Maison S.Sommet, pottery teacher

Maison S.Sommet

Maison S.Sommet

location_on London

local_activity classes: Wheel ThrowingClay Sculpture and Hand BuildingPottery

4.9 (324)
Instagram followers5k

Stephanie Sommet is a highly experienced and acclaimed ceramicist with over 15 years of expertise. Paris-born, with a background in architecture, in 2014 she ventured to London, where she established her one-of-a-kind ceramic design studio.

This year the studio was chosen for sponsorship by prominent brands IKEA and H&M, as part of Atelier 100—a program that champions London's most exciting creatives.

Stephanie's approach to ceramics is driven by playful experimentation, a philosophy that has significantly influenced her collaborations and projects. Her renown within the arts and ceramics industry stems from her unique understanding of the medium.

She has undertaken projects in collaboration with distinguished artists and renown institutions such as the Whitechapel Gallery, Ace Hotel, Bankside Hotel, and The Shard, to name just a few.

Today, Stephanie shares her passion and expertise, not only through her own creative work but also by teaching. Her vision is embodied by the brand Maison S. Sommet.

The design team at the studio takes a distinctive approach to ceramics, dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of clay. Each piece produced at Maison S. Sommet is an embodiment of the new-age ceramics, embracing imperfections, and eschewing traditional mass-produced flawlessness.

Stephanie's work is deeply rooted in her love for the material and the creative process, consistently pushing the boundaries of ceramics.






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Reviews

(324)


Anna Chen Mar 2024


We had a great time with this taster class. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer!

Anonymised ClassBento student Mar 2024


I had a great experience - highly recommend for a date or even just socialising with friends

Hannah Grace Wilkinson Mar 2024


Amazing class! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to pick up a new skill or do something different on the weekend. I booked the class as a date idea and my partner also really enjoyed himself.

Emily Ashcroft Mar 2024


Loved it! So much fun and very therapeutic. We were guided expertly through every step.

Mike Kiley Mar 2024


Amazing set up, easy parking, very clean and fantastic patient tutor. Highly recommend, would do again.

Olivia Dunne Mar 2024


We had a super time at the class! It was a lot of fun and a really nice relaxed atmosphere. We had plenty of time to practice the different techniques and even decorate what we made.

Heather Mar 2024


Great workshop, well planned out use of the time, definitely able to have some fun and learn basic techniques but also plenty of time to actually make something you want to keep and get it fired. Lovely and welcoming space and members if you arrive early as well. Would definitely recommend and go again.

Donato Perretta Mar 2024


Great fun, great teaching, a really good intro to an infuriatingly tricky but satisfying challenge. Inspiring.

William Rowley Mar 2024


The pottery class was amazing, would definitely recommend for a beginner! Stephanie was a great teacher and very attentive, happy to step in when needed and gave great advice.

Becky Mar 2024


The teaching was very friendly and helpful, we got to practice throwing multiple pieces of pottery (then you pick which if any you want fired and glazed), was a fun evening activity to do.
The studio is located a bit out of the way behind a gate, but is nice inside!
Good value for money compared to others I’d seen and the time is enough for beginners to learn.
Would recommend!

India Blissett Mar 2024


Perfect experience, would recommend and book again. Leni was a great and very patient teacher

Anonymised ClassBento student Mar 2024


This was a lovely Sunday afternoon activity. Lenny made it really relaxed and fun. As a total beginner and given the price of the session, it might have been helpful to have a bit more 1:1 advice when using the wheel but it was still a great experience.

Emily Feb 2024


We had Lenny as our teacher, she was kind & patient! Small class sizes, and we had a good amount of time to have a go on the pottery wheel which was so hard but great fun. Would recommend, we went as a date! Can’t wait to pick up our pottery pieces!

Anonymised ClassBento student Feb 2024


Doesn’t worth it, only 15’ using the wheel which was the only fan part. The place was extremely cold

Teacher's response

Hi Ilektra, Thank you for your feedback, negative reviews are rare and we take them extremely seriously and work around the clock to always make sure your satisfaction is our priority. This sound extremely unusual as we let customers use there time to which techniques at there own choice.
We start off with sculpting then throwing on the wheels then we let you choose to proceed with your prefered technique which often people love both!
As for the heating, Our studio is known to be very cosy with kilns on overnights it is often very warm I am really surprised to this feedback but will double check any possible draft.
That said we would love to invite you to a new session and make it up to you as the experience you had is defenitly not representative of our high standard. Please do contact us to arrange something garanteeing your satisfactory. Kind regards, Stephanie

Beth McNaughton Feb 2024


Great beginners class! Very relaxed but learned a lot and had fun making a range of things. No pressure is placed in the class, if you mess up it doesn’t matter! Try again

Rima Aladib Feb 2024


It was wonderful! And the teacher is the absolute sweetest. The energy was also very peaceful, calming and charming.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class - BYOB and Craft review by Rima Aladib - London

Kirsten Eskicioglu Feb 2024


Such an enjoyable class led by a brilliant teacher! Really recommend to anyone, regardless of experience level.

Zijin Zhang Feb 2024


Quite fun. Hope could get more time to work on my piece! Nice teacher as well.

Hannelore Orthmann Feb 2024


The teacher Tyear (probably not the right spelling) was very welcoming and knowledgeable. She explained everything to the point. In the 2 hours I learned a lot. I made 3 pots and 2 turned out to my liking. I'm very pleased with the course and with myself.

Ismayil Aliyev Feb 2024


Everything was good, superb experience!

Thanks to our teacher for clear explanation of the process

Abby Feb 2024


Had the class as a Valentine’s Day event and was not disappointed. Had a great crafting experience and made memories through our pieces. My partner and I had a great time! Highly recommended.

Ester Feb 2024


Great class! I learnt a lot and got a lot done! Fun and productive. Teacher was very helpful and friendly too!

Catherine Starkey Feb 2024


We booked for a work team social between the finance department and the resources department. Laura, our teacher, was amazing, friendly, and helpful. The whole team loved the day and we would highly recommend this to anyone. (from Cat)

Please see below some reviews from the rest of the team:

Mary P: for Laura, she was friendly, welcoming, helpful, and got involved even when she did not need to. And also 5 star for the actual workshop, it was fun and creative. I have really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.

Verity: I agree with Mary's review. Laura took the time to get to know peoples names, checked in and greeted a really warm and hospitable atmosphere.

Syreeta Allen Feb 2024


Such a brillant workshop, really great fun. Would definitely recommend for a different evening out!

Pottery class review by Syreeta Allen - London

Vijay A Feb 2024


It was need hobby with girlfriend. Teacher was good. Venue good perhaps a little harder to get to than other places for me.

Yeah liked the materials.
I appreciate materials and training cost money. A good alternative to drinks.

Liked the creative aspects.

Takara Feb 2024


I celebrated my birthday here with 6 friends and everyone had an amazing time. The teacher, Milo was great, very helpful with a nice mannerism. The workstations were spaced well, environment relaxed, class size not too big and all in all good value for your money.

Pottery class review by Takara - London

Anonymised ClassBento student Feb 2024


The teacher is very passionate, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the class very much. Thank you.

Simon Moriarty Feb 2024


Excellent introductory course very well run. No pressure to produce something amazing. Will definitely book again, the time flew by.

Luke Stevenson Feb 2024

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great fun, and amazing teachers who took the time to properly instruct. Would recommend to anyone

Lynn Feb 2024


The venue was cool, as was our friendly tutor. She explained things really well and demonstrated each section superbly. My friend and I both created 4 pieces each on our first venture - 6 bowls, 1 vase and 1 candle holder (possibly more of a fluke!) Aprons and all materials were provided.
We will definitely return for another session, it was both fun and fulfilling. Ten out of ten.

Claire Le Houx Feb 2024


Brilliant evening with such lovely teachers. You get your own wheel for the whole evening so able to practice loads. Highly recommend

Tricky Phillips Feb 2024


We loved this class so much Both the teachers were so knowledgable and made it look like light work! Would definitely come back again as they made it such an enjoyable experience

Nicholas Short Feb 2024


Absolute vibes, helpful instruction, regular check ins but also encouraged to do your own thing and ask questions

Anonymised ClassBento student Jan 2024


Fantastic class! Cannot recommend highly enough for two hours of fun learning how to coil and throw.

Natalia Orzechowska Jan 2024


We had a great team event for 8 people who never before played with clay or pottery making. Fantastic experience with Lexy, our teacher, who was accommodating & engaging. No person was left behind, instructions given were clear and fun. All materials were provided in sufficient quantity. Team had indeed a quality time together - even if you are working on your pieces individually, the vibe is positive and we were able to inspire each other. Certainly a recommendation!
Venue is quite a distance from tube or train, so plan enough time to get there and come back.

Oliver Jan 2024


Very fun with a lovely instructor. Good value for money, perfect for a date. Would Recommend!

BYOB Clay Play: Sculpting Workshop review by Oliver - London

Fiona Schurter Jan 2024


Absolutely great class, and lovely teacher, who explained and demonstrated it super well and helped where was needed! Recommend this highly to everyone.

Florence de Jersey Jan 2024

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great fun! Helpful teachers who instructed you on each stage of throwing and helped you out throughout. Everyone was very focused and engaged.

Euan Jan 2024


My sister and I attended together, both really enjoyed it and said we would do it again.
The instructions and demos were clear and individual assistance was available throughout. The class had a nice atmosphere and we came away with a couple of nice pieces each, one made using coiling and another spun on the wheel. Look forward to seeing the finished products.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Euan - London

Anonymised ClassBento student Jan 2024


The course was great and well set up. It was perfect for beginners and really fun. Alex, the teacher, was amazing and explained it all very well. Would definitely recommend!

Monique Jan 2024


I would have loved to know that the small pieces we did would cost extra, because I spend a lot of time trying to master the technique, losing it for the piece I’m actually gonna take home.
Other than that it was a lot of fun, the instructor was awesome. Will probably come back!

Alys Torrance Jan 2024


Alex was welcoming, encouraging and really clear. The session was well organised, so we were given the right amount of instruction and help. I really felt enabled to play and experiment. My pots are hilariously wonky but I can't wait to have another go. It was a joyous and absorbing way to spend a Saturday morning.

Blanka Homolova Jan 2024


Lovely and attentive teachers. It was a very enjoyable experience and a nice introduction to two of the techniques. I would have liked more time, which just means we were having fun. Would definitely recommend the class.

Jana G Jan 2024


It was amazing and I can highly recommend it.
I learned a lot and you can practice your technique. Such a great way to spend your evening.

Krisztina Bíró Jan 2024


It was such a relaxing and great experience. Me and my friend had a great time. Loved creating little pots/cups, and loved working with my hands. I really, really enjoyed it! The teacher was great, she showed us step-by-step what we had to do and then we just played with the clay! Great Sunday afternoon activity. Thank you

Rachel Buist Jan 2024


The class was great! Thoroughly enjoyed, I've only done it twice before so it was nice to feel at ease. Directions were straightforward and we had support from the teacher throughout! Would recommend!

Anonymised ClassBento student Jan 2024


The class was terrific The teacher was great! Cute little studio. Parking was plenty available!

Ana Jan 2024


Really good experience! Got to learn two differebt techniques and the teacher was very helpful and explained everything really well.

Evie Brooks Dec 2023


Really fun activity to complete as a group. Instructor was attentive and friendly. Would recommend to others

Hannah Ruschen Dec 2023


Fantastic class today at Maison S. Sommet.

Tigra was a fantastic teacher and had plenty of time to make several pieces and paint them too.

Thanks for a brilliant afternoon!

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Hannah Ruschen - London

Nikita Gurung Dec 2023


Milo - our instructor- was amazing! We loved the class and definitely be recommending the others
Thank you so much

Jenna Dec 2023


Just wanted to share how awesome Alex made the pottery taster session! Her demo was clear, she guided us with so much patience, and made the whole class a blast with her funny and engaging vibe. I’d definitely recommend it.

Bradley Hughes Dec 2023


A lot of fun great teacher and enough time to make 2 nice pieces to take home; highly recommend!

Joana Queiroga Dec 2023


Really nice experience! I would do it again! Thank you :) looking forward to seeing my final piece!

William Phoon Dec 2023


Very friendly and learnt a lot would definitely recommend great date idea but difficult to get to

Lavinia Iancu Dec 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Sweet and lovely teachers, and very patient. Fun experience would definitely try it again the only downside, its a bit too far and difficult to get to as it’s not near the tube/rail station and the class felt too short for how difficult it was, to create something on the wheel. but overall a great experience to have.

Timothee Vallotton Dec 2023


Alex and Milo were fantastic, super welcoming and high energy. The class was well structured and very informative.

Anonymised ClassBento student Dec 2023


Class was so much fun and Elena was a great teacher! We would definitely recommend :)

Dipayan Nov 2023


Really fun experience, would highly recommend. The instructor was very engaging and we would do it again!

Casey Galt Nov 2023


I was taken here as a surprise for my birthday, it was literally the best thing I have ever done. Our teacher was amazing and we had such a good time!

Pottery class review by Casey Galt - London

Terri Galt Nov 2023


I booked this for my daughters birthday she’s wanted to do a wheel class for ages and she loved it, our tutor was really lovely and very helpful we will definitely be going back for more classes

Kamil Holek Nov 2023


Amazing and fun. Alex was great, clearly explained everything. Will definitely consider a longer wheel throwing course

Adrienne Nov 2023


Loved this class! Great teacher, and a great way to try different methods in a relatively short period of time. Thank you!

Pottery class review by Adrienne - London

Rupinder Singh Malhi Nov 2023


Amazing class! Had so much fun with my wife. Excellent teacher Would highly recommend this class.

Amy Hall Nov 2023


Extremely well run and enjoyable taster class. We fit so much into just 2 hours and left us with such positive view of learning pottery, my mum is considering joining one of their courses.
It was friendly and well resourced and great vibes!

Teacher's response

Thanks Amy we would love to meet your mum in our next 6 weeks course starting in January !
PS great pieces!

Rachel Kwon Nov 2023


It was so much fun! Great experience with great teachers! It was great that we got to try a little bit of everything and can keep them as many as we like at only small cost. Would definitely try again!

Teacher's response

Thanks Rachel! Looking forward to host you as a private group or plus ones!

Rhiannon McKibben Nov 2023


Excellent class! Both teachers were so helpful and supportive and lovely to gets some pots to take away at the end.

Pottery class review by Rhiannon McKibben - London

Laura Davis Nov 2023


Amazing teacher who made the class so enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this class. Thank you!

Michela Balestrini Nov 2023


Fantastic class, super teacher and great results for beginners in just 2 hours Super recommend

Camilla Rega Nov 2023


We had a lot of fun learning how to make pierces of pottery! I would have love to stay for longer to have the time to add more detail.

Pottery class review by Camilla Rega - London

Giorgia Vaccaro Nov 2023


Fun and cool experience, just a bit too rushed! It would’ve been ideal to have 30-60 min more to complete and decorate everything with relax.

Hayden Nov 2023


The venue is not close to an underground station but reachable by bus from a nearby station. Full instructions are sent, but the studio itself was great, plenty of space for group of 10.

The instructor was fantastic, we learnt a few techniques and she even helped guide us but also let us do our own thing. We built our own item but also had an opportunity to use the wheel and make small items to learn the technique.

There was even an opportunity to paint and decorate (included in the cost). The cost of the materials, post production of your creation is all included in the cost.

You get to keep your creation at the end but there is an additional cost if you want to keep the smaller items (£5 each). There is also a delivery charge if you don't want to collect in person (£15 delivery for two people - 4items).

If this is your first time learning, I highly recommend this class

Layken Williams Nov 2023


Very welcoming space and freedom to be be creative and try lots of different techniques. Great beginner course!
Thank you

Ceramics Course - 6 Weeks review by Layken Williams - London

Joseph Plumb Nov 2023


Brilliant class - Stephanie was super friendly and knowledgeable and made me feel right at home in the studio!

Holly Hudson Oct 2023


Great class - perfect for a work social, really great teachers and BYOB makes it even more fun :)

Thank you!

Daniel Romberg Oct 2023


Alex was great and did an amazing job guiding the class. Overall we loved it and are keen to come back. Couple of things that would have made it even better would be to offer people more time to paint at the end cuz it felt a bit rushed and maybe show the different techniques at the start of the class so that you could choose what to focus on. But still 10-10. All the best!

Alina Lapteanu Oct 2023


I spent my time in a great ambiance.Thank you teachers for good time and emotions

Lady-Gené Waszkewitz Oct 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


I absolutely loved this six week course! Every week we were taught a new technique from hand building to coiling to throwing on the wheel. Alex was really knowledgeable and took a lot of time to demonstrate and explain. Afterwards there was a lot of time to practice ourselves. The studio is big, bright and well equipped with tools, glazes, slip etc. There is not a single thing I could possibly criticise. Thank you so much!

Arifa Akther Oct 2023


I had the best time with Alex What a lovely six weeks where Alex led us through so many different techniques, always happy and willing to help. Our group got close and we had a great time bouncing ideas off each other. The place was clean and everything I needed was there. The timing is perfect to allow you to get into the skill you're developing that week without being rushed. I will definitely come back for open access. Tha k you Alex and team! Look how pretty my glaze turned out

Ceramics Course - 6 Weeks review by Arifa Akther - London

Amelia Guzman Oct 2023


Very good class! I learned a lot and had a fun time. A friendly environment

Pottery class review by Amelia Guzman - London

Jeremy Oct 2023


Alex and Milo were such a great teachers, hands on on everything and made sure everyone was welcomed and appreciated with their work and were very interactive. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole class and very insightful. Would highly recommend

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Jeremy - London

Adam Gardener Oct 2023


The instructors were funny and engaging. The experience on the whole was very fun and they were always on hand to help us out and show us where we were going wrong. You could make as much as you could in two hours. It was lots of fun and an amazing birthday present. Highly recommend.

Ryan Mylum Sep 2023


Had a fantastic time, definitely enjoyed using the wheel more than hand modelling but 100% recommend to anyone.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Ryan Mylum - London

Michael Watkins Sep 2023


Teacher was helpful and entertaining, and happy to answer questions or support when we were making mistakes

Alex Hemsley Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fantastic class! My brother and I had a great time. The instructor was fantastic - funny, attentive and made the experience very enjoyable. Only wish we had longer to make our pieces! Excited to see how they turn out.

Cristiana Ronci Sep 2023


The teacher was fantastic! Super clear with her instructions, friendly and very patient. She also has beautiful eyes!
The venue was inspiring, spacious and light.
The. materials provided were perfect for me! It was great to have the sausages already made.
My experience was very good value, I have learnt a lot in only 2.5 hours. I made a cute cup using the coiling method and a couple of pots with the wheel.
I really enjoyed the whole experience, from the minute I walked into the studio to the moment I left.
The only shame is the studio is too far away from where I live and I cannot be there on a weekly basis
Thank you so much

Kimberley Teng Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


It was a great experience and we had lots of fun Leni was very patient and helpful.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Kimberley Teng - London

Cam Yan Ha Sep 2023


Lenny was a great teacher and was happy to help whenever we had any questions.
The class itself was great fun and you walk away with a handmade, unique piece of art!

Tchoumou Wesley Gbagbo Sep 2023


There’s a first time for everything, and I’ll definitely do this again and obviously recommend. Many thanks to my instructor on the day Lennie, who was patient with me and my partner making it a therapeutic experience.

Ashley Watson Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


We went to the session Sat 2nd September. The teacher was absolutely great, especially as we took our 8 year old with us. She was hospitable, we learnt loads about pottery on a not too overwhelming level. She made everything look so easy. There were 7 of us in the session and it was great to have a go on the wheel but for us, making the pottery from scratch learning techniques and actually making a little masterpiece each was well worth the lesson. It was very relaxing and mindful, zen and funny! Look forward to collecting our final pieces!

Sophia Quazi Sep 2023


Great class! Had a wonderful time trying something new :) would do again. Thank you very much

Heather Aug 2023


Lennie was a great teacher, chilled and friendly - really great at helping when our throwing went wrong. Lovely class that gives a bit of time to try the different techniques, and then you can take your creations home!

Joy Whittaker Aug 2023


Brilliant experience, it was fun and the group were great.
Well worth the money.
Teachers were also great!

Charutha Joy Aug 2023


It was my first class in ceramics and I loved it so much. The teacher was friendly and helpful. The materials were provided and there was sufficient space for working freely. I would definitely consider going again in the future.

Pottery class review by Charutha Joy - London

Kateryna Naumenko Aug 2023


everything was great, would love to do it again! It was quite a meditative experience :)

Carole Watson Aug 2023


A well organised class. Teacher structured the time well, gave clear instructions and lots of individual support.

Maria Aug 2023


The class was so much fun & really met all of my expectations. I would definitely be coming back!

Rhea Wakim Aug 2023


The class was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was well worth the money. Laura was our instructor - she gave clear instructions and was so lovely to us! You get to learn how to make things using two methods, the coiling method (my friends and I made mugs!) and the throwing method. It was so fun and therapeutic. Would 100% recommend and do again! Many thanks to the studio :) We’re still waiting for our pieces to be done, so no photos in the review, but the whole experience was great.

Tahera Begum Aug 2023


We went for a birthday and had so much fun. The instructor was really patient and polite and helped us create whatever we wanted to on the day. The equipment and desk spaces were fab and very well organised. Highly recommend for those who want to do something fun & different with their group.

Nicola Morgan Aug 2023


Great teacher, super hands on! Helped us set realistic expectations for what we could achieve and explained everything really thoroughly. I was surprised at what I was able to acheive!

Antonia Johnston Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


brilliant class learning about ceramics. Can’t wait to come back to try another class!

Malcolm Pemberton Aug 2023


Really great way to spend 2 hours! Teachers very informative and helpful, would definitely go again!

Rowan Marel Aug 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Such a fantastic introduction to pottery making! Kind staff and a great space. I would happily go again!

Daniel Baker Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I bought tickets to this class as a gift to my girlfriend and I have to say it delivered The teacher, Alex, was excellent at demonstrating the techniques and created a lovely atmosphere in the class. You get to experiment with two techniques (coils and throwing I think) and also get to keep some of the things you make! All round, I would highly recommend!

Aisha Rehman Jul 2023


We absolutely loved this session! Such a fun workshop, and so therapeutic to make things from clay. Alex and Margot were great. We were given this class as a gift and would highly recommend to anyone! Lots of fun.

Lottie Green Jul 2023


Amazing class. Had so much fun and learnt a lot. The teacher was really friendly!

Timur D’Silva Jul 2023


We both had an incredible time. Alex and Margot were so welcoming, wring and patient with us. They took the time to check in with everyone multiple times and it really made a difference. I had so much fun on the wheel and would love to be able to spend more time on that skill. Overall a brilliant experience we’d love to visit again

Karishma Das Jul 2023


Amazing experience, it was an informative session , the teachers were all incredible - will visit again.

Aljawhara Hassan Jul 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


I really enjoyed the class. We were able to try 2 different techniques (coiling and throwing I believe is what they were called). Elena was my teacher for this class and she was great at explaining what we needed to do. They made sure to go around and check on how we were doing and help/ answer any questions. I really enjoyed the experience.

Natasha Zack Jul 2023


I really liked the class!
The teacher was really approachable and explained things clearly.
I think the only way to make it better would be to focus on one type of pottery instead of 2. It felt too much to do throwing on the wheel as well as laying the tubes clay type of pottery.
Other than that it was a very enjoyable class.

Pottery class review by Natasha Zack - London

Leah Johnstone Jul 2023


We had an incredible time at the group hand building pottery workshop for our team event! Lenny and Steph were so knowledgeable and passionate, guiding us through the process with patience and skill. The class had a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which made it easy for a bunch of lawyer to actually unwind and get creative. They were fantastic in bringing all of their equipment to our workspace and were very kind in helping tidy up afterwards. Overall, it was an enjoyable and enriching experience - Highly recommended! Thank you again!

Sam Addai Jul 2023


I had so much fun on this course and learnt a lot. I also had the pleasure of being taught by Steph, Lenny and Alex who are amazing at what they do and are great teachers. I would definitely recommend this course.

Yuna Kang Jul 2023


We really enjoyed the class. Would recommend it! :)) We want to go back to the class again.

Peter Salter Jul 2023


Had a great time with Alex! Well explained and well guided! Has inspired us to do classes when we are home in NZ

Anastasia Shilova Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A master class was great and our teacher was super nice. I suggest everyone to think before what you want to create and take home as basically you won't have time to think during the event itself. You can take one piece for free, but create three and £5 extra for each.

Patricia Gaspar Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


It was really good, the teacher was amazing explaining and guiding us through the course.

Araavint Surendran Jul 2023


Really helpful teacher and many different aspects of pottery learnt. Fun class, would recommend to others.

Uju Falana Jul 2023


This class was so much fun and we learnt a lot. The teacher, Alex, was so lovely and patience with us.
We came as a group which made it even more fun because we all made various items. I will definitely recommend.

Aaliyah Walters Jul 2023


Alex was great! The session was well resourced and prepared for us and even though I thought there were quite a lot of us in the class, Alex was really attentive, helpful & clear with her instructions. She created a really nice atmosphere for us to learn in. I loved it and would cone back again!

Daniel Rosenthal Jul 2023


Alex was a great teacher and we had a lot of fun. The other teacher was also good

Ieva Avinauskaite Jun 2023


Me and my friend really enjoyed the class. Teachers were very nice, friendly and helpful.

Mr Hussein Jun 2023


Alex was amazing and helpful. The whole experience was so fun and a great birthday present to my wife.

Pottery class review by Mr Hussein - London

Sam Russell Jun 2023


The teacher Alex was really nice. She was able to explain what to do clearly and at a nice pace so everyone understood what to do. Alex also was able to help everyone when having trouble.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Sam Russell - London

Aminat Akintoye Jun 2023


It was such an amazing class, our teacher was so kind and patient I’d highly recommend this class, great day!

Anastasiya Charnyshova Jun 2023


My friend and I came to a clay modeling workshop, I didn’t have any particular expectations. But already in the first minutes of the session, I realized that something very interesting was waiting for me! We got tremendous pleasure and we will have wonderful crafts as a keepsake! VERY VERY COOL! Special thanks to Elena! She was very attentive, helped everyone and everyone if there were mistakes) and they happened! Very nice environment and all the necessary tools were at hand! I recommend to everyoneI made my friend a birthday present by buying 2 tickets for the master class! And we definitely want to go again!

Pottery class review by Anastasiya Charnyshova - London

Daniel Kusimo Jun 2023


A great introduction and the teacher made it fun and engaging throughout, the time flew by so quickly.

Ali Halavurt Jun 2023


Great location with easy access and no issues with parking. Leni was superb. Really friendly, and a great teacher covering all of the important points but not overloading. Perfect for a beginner class. All the materials were provided and easy to use. A great selection of colours to paint with. Definitely worth the price and would go again or try the next level up. Learned coiling and spinning, which was great fun. Practising on the wheel was the best.

Oihana Barato May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fantastic work social event, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were so excited to get to take their little masterpieces home once we'd received them back from firing. Thank you so much for the incredible experience!

Nadeem Jan May 2023


Teacher was great; fun taster class. Will deffo do again. She was very helpful and even said my bad work was good. So that was awesome

Rebecca Linde May 2023


It was an great experience! The Pottery tutors I had was very helpful and skilled :)

Pottery class review by Rebecca Linde - London

Fasihullah Muhammad May 2023


Really great staff, friendly, helpful and willing to assist. The venue and workshop was cute, had everything we needed. Learnt a lot about the process and we're given the opportunity to put that into action too which was both fun and rewarding. Would recommend this highly.

Chioma Ezeh May 2023


Amazing class! The staff were so friendly and patient and helpful. Will definitely be back for another one

Sarah-Jane Taieb May 2023


Loved the experience! Our teacher on the day (Laura) was great: friendly, experienced and explained things very clearly. The group was the perfect size to allow enough space at work stations and to enable people to have some one-on-one time with Laura.

As for the class itself, it was well structured for a taster:
- it began with a demonstration on coiling. We were then able to go away and mould our clay into our desired shape with help along the way.
- we were then given a demonstration on throwing. Once that was done, Laura went to each table for a more personal and hands-on approach at throwing (which was welcomed as it is not as easy as it looks).
We had two attempts at throwing and was able to use the remaining time to finish off our hand modelled pieces.

Some reviews mentioned that there was not enough time but I think it depends on the shape and size of your piece. It is a taster on two different techniques after all so perfection should not be expected. Everyone in my party was happy with the allocated time and would highly recommend for an introduction into coiling and throwing.

Rebecca Flitcroft May 2023


Amazing! Amazing had the best time ! Really recommended, worth every penny, great atmosphere, great teacher , will use the studio again x

Rachel Wong May 2023


My product came back broken
It was delivered in a decent enough packaging with layers of wrappings. But the handle is broken Looking at its “wound” site it looks quite obvious it’s broken after being baked (not the smooth texture as like all other parts of the product), does not look like a problem in the production process.
Please look into this issue.

Absolutely disappointed

Teacher's response

Hi Rachel,
we are sorry to hear your disappointment. We are taking your feedback very seriously. During the firing process, the bottom part of your handle uncurled and detached from the pot, creating a very sharp point, the safest solution was to sand it back. We should have let you know but have missed communicating this to you. We have now emailed you to make it up to and meet your expectations internally, we still hope you enjoyed the workshop experience .
Kind Regards,
Stephanie and The Ceramicists Team.

Sumeet Bains May 2023


Honestly the teachers were both amazing, was so much fun and would strongly recommend! Attentive, authentic and friendly.

Chawntell Kulkarni May 2023


The teacher was very friendly, explained everything clearly and also provided help whenever needed. The class was intimate and the space was well organised. Got to make three different pieces and paint them with a variety of colours. Was a very relaxing and creative experience! Would book again.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Chawntell Kulkarni - London

Karniella Adoubi May 2023


Loved the class. Laura was such a great teacher and very encouraging. Gave us our full attention. Although the warehouse was hard to get to due to limited transport links. Would definitely recommend as you learn lots in a place of 2 hours

Yannis Rossonis May 2023


Great teacher!
We had a fun time playing with clay.
Would recommend it as a weekend activity.

Roselene Araujo Apr 2023


Was a very good experience the teacher was very helpful. I end up with 3 amazing ( for my first time) little pots.
I will definitely do it again.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Roselene Araujo - London

Shreya Agarwal Apr 2023


Very helpful instructions, the class was really informative and fun I really enjoyed my experience as it was my first time!

James Bolland Apr 2023


Fantastic intro class teaching two techniques: coiling and throwing. We were completely new to both, but ended the day with three pieces of art created! Laura was a great teacher, very friendly and helpful with thorough demonstrations. Highly recommend!

Juliet Kernohan Apr 2023


This taster class was great! The teachers, Lenny and Fran were very relaxed and patient with a good balance of demonstration and hands on time for you to get stuck in! The space was lovely. I also lived that you got to try the pottery wheel as well as coiling, this was a big attraction of the class for us as not something that many taster sessions offer. I would highly recommend

Krystyna Kobiak Apr 2023


Teacher and class were great fun. A little far out, but got there in the end despite building works all around. Enjoyed the wheel turning think I need a bit more practice. Thank you

Pottery class review by Krystyna Kobiak - London

James Harrison Apr 2023


The class was amazing, I would defo
Recommend it too anyone, the teacher Alex was great.

Veronique Hawksworth Apr 2023


I loved the course and will definitely be going back for Open Access! It was nice to get to try a series of techniques, but also didn't feel rushed. The class size was just right, and it was so nice seeing how everyone's work progressed week by week. Our instructor Lenny was such a warm person and really made me feel at home in the studio and with the materials. Thank you!

Sophie Puginier Apr 2023


Very fun class for a very good cost! Teachers were supportive and I will try to return to the studio in my own time :) first time doing ceramics since I was a teen.

Francesca Kitchener Apr 2023


Loved this class! Was very fun and I learnt a lot.
Lennie was a great teacher.
It was slightly rushed but it is only a taster session! It also would have been good to keep at least one of the clay products that we made on the potters wheel for free (as it was included in the class to make one).

Joao Inacio Apr 2023


Amazing experience with really lovely teachers. Great explanations of everything, would definitely recommend and do it again

Brian Balchin Apr 2023


Lennie was funktastic! Thank you so much! Super helpful and entertaining. Look forward to how our pieces turn out!

Shannon Butler Apr 2023


Such a great class, the teachers were supportive and helpful and gave lots of examples to inspire our work :)

Got to take home a coiled piece included in with the ticket cost and a piece thrown on the pottery wheel for only £5 extra.

Loved it!

Dayna Welch Mar 2023


I'm so happy I did this course with The Ceramistists! Over 6 weeks, I went from a complete novice to making pieces that I was really proud of.

Each week we learned new techniques and had plenty of time to experiment with these on our own, which I really enjoyed.

Meli is a wonderful teacher! She is super knowledgeable and always happy to help.

If you're looking to find a new hobby or creative outlet, I cannot recommend this course enough : )

Sam Norwood Mar 2023


Absolutely fantastic experience with brilliant supportive teachers in an exciting environment. Would recommend highly to anyone.

Helen Mar 2023


Hugely enjoyable afternoon. Helpful anf friendly teachers who taught us how to hand- build from coils and how to use the wheel. Demonstrated to the class then came round and offered advice and assistance as went along. We also got the chance to decorate a piece and for an extra fee get them delivered to our home once dried and fired. Would really recommend to anyone who enjoys a bit of creativity.

Susan Ying Mar 2023


Teachers were charismatic and engaging, great demonstrations and tips. Felt a little bit rushed but at the same time got to try both coiling and wheel throwing in 2 hours, which was a pretty good deal price-wise.

Pottery class review by Susan Ying - London

Susan Wallat-Vago Mar 2023


Enjoyed getting our hands dirty :), venue had plenty of space and wet clay was prerolled into sausages for us to get stuck into making stuff straight away. Thoroughly recommend

Teresa Horden Mar 2023


Great teachers, really helpful and engaging. Very fun. Great for a gift or even to just go and learn!

Carys Hull Mar 2023


Lenny was great, very chill but very helpful! Me and my friend had a great evening, didn’t feel rushed.

Ilektra Fotopoulou Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Teacher was very helpful and kind. The time passed so quickly which indicates that had some great time with my friend! The environment was also very nice and we had all the props we needed. I will highly recommend this class! It's great

Lucy Green Mar 2023


Alex and Lenny were amazing! Super friendly and supportive :) the experience was for my dad's birthday and it couldn't have been better! Great value for money and looking forward to seeing how our pieces turn out.

Marion Neron-Rousset Mar 2023


Had a very nice experience for my birthday. Can't wait to see the results !

Andrew McCallum Mar 2023


Highly recommend for friends, couples or anyone who wants to create a great memory and a mug or bowl. The two ladies were great hosts that created a fun atmosphere and ensured if we needed any help they were there!

We unfortunately were late to the session due to train strikes and they accommodated us very well and even let us stay a bit longer so we can paint our creation ! :)

Oli Thornley Mar 2023


Had a really memorable and enjoyable time with my family. Would definitely recommend booking this class.

Joe Stevens Feb 2023


The whole experience was amazing! The teachers were engaging and made the whole experience more enjoyable! Looking forward to seeing our finished products!

Claire Groom Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This was such a fun way to spend a Sunday morning. Our teacher Melissa was so patient and really took the time to explain what we needed to do. I would definitely do it again.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Claire Groom - London

Sitarah Bailey-Thompson Feb 2023


Our teacher explained each task clearly and checked on each attendee regularly, helped when needed and encouraged us all.

I’ll definitely be attending again!

Pottery class review by Sitarah Bailey-Thompson - London

Andrea Coleman Feb 2023


The teachers were very helpful and encouraging I was very pleased with the results of my class
Thank you for great experience

Liam Pearce Feb 2023


Great experience with amazing service, great teachers. Could have spent many more hours doing it. Very sad it ended
! Thank you

Tara Hudson Feb 2023


It was fabulous! Learnt loads and had lots of fun! Would definitely recommend this class to anyone.

Rachel Foreman Feb 2023


We had such a great day as part of a team inspiration day and got to learn how to coil and do some pottery on the wheel. Our teacher was great and gave us a lot of time and attention for any questions we had or if we weren't quite getting the hang of it!
Fab day out! We're all excited to collect our pottery in a few weeks time and see how they came out of the kiln!
Love from Team OB

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Rachel Foreman - London

Annie Gavrilescu Feb 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


We loved the class, thank you for accommodating our group, we had a great time!

Allan Nonyelu Feb 2023


It was my first time experiencing clay moulding and clay throwing so it was a very fun experience. Teacher was very pleasant and helped whenever they could. Would definitely do again.

Pottery class review by Allan Nonyelu - London

Sophie Rintoul-Hoad Feb 2023


Fun class , nice teachers who took time to help at tricky parts eg for wheel. Time flew by!

Geet Baga Feb 2023


This was a great class and definitely worth the money! My boyfriend has wanted to try pottery/ceramics for a long time and this was a great introduction and we were able to attempt different builds. Would highly recommend, the teachers were lovely as well and a great laugh!

Kimanh Duong Feb 2023


Me and my boyfriend had the best time here. The class was so much fun and the instructor (Lennie - not sure of spelling) was excellent! She was great at teaching us all the techniques and then leaving us to practice! The two hours went by so fast!

All the equipments and materials was set out ready which made it so much easier to get to the fun part !

Thanks you for a great experience

Elisa Arlant Feb 2023


Super welcoming environment and the hosts who reached us the course super nice and skilled I have a lovely time with my friend. Thank you!

Jorge Miguel Feb 2023


It was a great experience with a great environment and great people, thank you Melli

Phoebe Bainbridge Feb 2023


The class was amazing- Meli was so supportive and lovely! I made some great pieces and am definitely coming back for open access!

Gemma Miller Feb 2023


What a wonderful 6 weeks with an incredible teacher Melissa. She’s so patient and the whole experience was made even better with her expert guidance. The facilities are excellent - everything is provided for. It was so inspiring and creative. Will be back for the open access as it’s not only great value but just an awesome place to be.

Tom Sutcliffe Feb 2023


Really fun and rewarding introduction to ceramics - Will definitely be wanting to come back and try a longer course because of it. Melissa was a great teacher!

James Ganendra Feb 2023


First time attending a ceramics taster session in London - seemed the best value one out of all others we came across. Class size wasn't too big so instructor had time to go around, give advice when needed, and the rest of the time you could be immersed into making. Studio space was quite small (so sometimes was a little snug when moving around) but everyone had own space and wheel etc. Really enjoyed whole session :)

Silvia Freire Feb 2023


The class was thought by Melissa. It was the first time I did ceramics but I never felt overwhelmed as she explained everything very well and helped me individually when I needed. She was also very friendly and welcoming. I had a great time and recommended to anyone who wants to try something different.

Giovanna D’Angelo Feb 2023


Fantastic experience! Great class and teacherWe learned a lot and it was really good fun. The atmosphere was friendly and inspiring. I would definitely recommend it and I wish I lived nearer to the location so I could take more classes! Class mates were great too

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Giovanna D’Angelo - London

Sean Holdsworth Feb 2023


Amazingly taught. The instructions were easy to follow. The teacher was very attentive to make sure we were doing okay whilst also allowing you the freedom to work independently. I had a lovely time meeting and talking to everyone there. I highly recommend this class and I will definitely be coming back again!

Matthieu Guglielmetti Feb 2023


Melissa was great! Amazing class, we got to try different techniques
10/10 would recommend

Sarah Aramide Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Such a fun experience and a great way to spend my birthday! Lenny and Melli were super helpful and taught us so well. I can’t wait to try this again. Special shout out to Lennie - you really when above and beyond to get lovely pics and videos for me. We loved your energy and enthusiasm!
Love that there’s free parking at the venue. Fun for all ages and abilities :)

Ghiya Shour Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was a great experience. Lenny and Alex were super nice and very helpful :). Would definitely go again.

Clara Martinez Jan 2023


The session was fantastic! It was exactly what I had hoped. We did cooking to make mugs and also wheel throwing for smaller pieces. And managed to have some time to decorate too. Lenny and Alex were great!

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Clara Martinez - London

Hafiza Akther Jan 2023


Stephanie was so patient, friendly and explained things well. Really enjoyed the class and time flew!

Patricia Clarke Jan 2023


Teacher (Meli) was lovely and enthusiastic, very clear teachings.

Very fun and encouraged people to chat among each other.

Katleen Jan 2023


Not enough time for the projects I'm afraid. Otherwise very good and friendly teachers.

Chrysavgi Oikonomou Jan 2023


The teachers were very friendly and helpful.The venue was as expected - spacious and bright and we had everything we needed for our masterpieces.
Unfortunately I didn’t feel that we had enough time to finish and we were rushed in the end.

Bridget Robinson Jan 2023


Loved the class! Lenny and Alex make it fun. The studio is great.

Harry Poil Jan 2023


The teachers were great & very friendly. Active in the class helping everyone. Great experience would recommend

Sarah Chapman Jan 2023


I took my mum for a birthday present and we had the best time. It was a lovely chilled atmosphere but we both learnt lots and excited to see our finished products :D Thankyou

Sarah Ahstrom Jan 2023


Purchased as a gift for a friend’s birthday, we had a really good time and learnt a lot about pottery making whilst having fun.
Our teachers were friendly and helpful and didn’t rush us so it was a nice relaxed afternoon.

Coral Sinclair Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was a great class that was friendly and with a great atmosphere. I highly recommend

Katie Wild Jan 2023


Really relaxed, laid back environment and our teachers were super helpful and friendly. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Melanie Jan 2023


A lot of fun and everything very clear for two that have never done it before. Great time!

Anita Budhamagar Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Lany was amazing We went to this class as part of the hen do and all of us had a blast. What a start it was. Very hospitable, friendly and a great atmosphere - we could've stayed there all day. We still can't stop talking about what a great time we had here. Would love to come back for more! <3

Pottery class review by Anita Budhamagar - London

Aman Dec 2022


Really good instructor, a lot of fun and really good value for money as one piece is included in the price! Would recommend.

Katie Lay Dec 2022


Really fun class in a chilled environment. Great teacher who explained the techniques well and was always on hand to help out. Was able to make and keep up to three pieces. Perfect activity for a small group.

Elgi Gashi Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Melissa was a really great instructor! We thoroughly enjoyed the class and would definitely come again.

Latifah Alghanim Dec 2022


Melissa was so great, we all had fun and we will most definitely be back!

Steffi Armor Dec 2022


Had an amazing time with Lenny! Thank you so much. Highly recommend for a fun time

Chunyuan Hu Nov 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really enjoyed the class. We get to learn two different techniques. Lecturer gives clear instructions.

Pottery class review by Chunyuan Hu - London

Nathan Lustgarten Nov 2022


I had a great introduction to ceramics. Lenny was a G very relaxing, encouraging and overall a fun way to spend a couple of hours on a rainy Sunday! I’ll be back for the 6 week course!

Pottery class review by Nathan Lustgarten - London

Melanie Demetriou Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The teacher was lovely and supportive, we had so much fun and would defiantly recommend it to others!

Petya Pavlova Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The teacher was absolutely amazing! Explained everything clearly in a very calm and easy to follow way.
The venue was good and it was a good atmosphere in the class.
Only issue we found is the location of the venue.
Other than that, it all was great Would love to give it a go again!

Rui Wang Nov 2022


It was really interesting, lovely experience. Thanks a lot for all of your patience and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing the outcomes :)

Laura Turner Nov 2022


Really great experience at The Ceramicist doing the taster class - Millie was very informative and patient, and she spent a lot of time one-to-one with everyone which was brilliant (and necessary - it’s harder than it looks!). Highly recommend, really fun.

Pottery class review by Laura Turner - London

Samer Khadra Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Amazing and fun to learn and she is very helpful teacher thank you for the good time

Pottery class review by Samer Khadra - London

Phoebe Hamilton Nov 2022


Our instructor was Lenny and they were fantastic! Such good fun, great humour! Me and my friend were a little nervous incase it was going to be super serious but ended up being a wholesome session that was super chilled! A really cute venue and even got given a hot drink! Will definitely be recommending! Thanks so much Lenny for such a great session!

Valentina Pacheco Nov 2022


Immaculate, what a vibe! Everyone was so nice.
Really helpful basics. I am Def coming back!

Dolls Ojan Nov 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Excellent service.

Wonderful teachers

Best experience ever

Would invite a friend next time

Thank u

Pottery class review by Dolls Ojan - London

Luisa Spada Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


These 6 weeks have been a mix of commitment, fun, relaxation and our teacher Melissa was super good and knowledgeable!
I would like to start another 6 weeks of the course again
❤️

Eric Kenny Oct 2022


Nice introduction to pottery. Good to learn different techniques in the craft. Well equipped studio.

Chris Boucher Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really fun and friendly teachers, very easy to talk to and discuss ideas. You get to learn a wide variety of techniques, and hopefully make some pieces you are proud of.
Would recommend to anyone who is interested, and I’m definitely coming back to make use the open access.

Suky Grewal Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


6weeks went real quick! A great introduction to ceramics and the teachers were fab! Learnt so much!

Joshua Afun Oct 2022


Had a great time! Teacher was super helpful and knowledgeable. She made it very fun.

Raquel Cruickshank Oct 2022


Really enjoyable class where we got to learn coiling and throwing techniques. The teacher was fun and managed to help each of us out. Definitely recommend.

Tisloh Danboyi Oct 2022


Great class, very nice and friendly instructors. Great way to explore your creativity. The environment was lovely. Would recommend!

Laura McCann Oct 2022


Lenny was a great teacher and made the class fun. She explained the process of coiling and throwing very well, and as a complete beginner I managed to make three pieces in the 2 hour class. The workshop is well equipped, with everything you need to learn the basics of ceramics.

Sara Abreu Sep 2022


The session was great. The teacher explained everything very clear and was made it easier to learn. I highly recommend it.

David Boothman Sep 2022


Really fun and enjoyable class. Great for beginners and those not sure if they want to commit to a full course.

Danny Evans Sep 2022


Fantastic class, had so much fun as a group, highly recommend. Instructor made time to assist us when we made mistakes.

Kristina Hennig Sep 2022


Really loved this course! Over the 6 weeks, you learn different techniques and are given creative freedom to develop what you want. All the instructors were great, really helpful and insightful. I would love to come back and continue to learn at this space. Overall great experience. Going to miss the class!

Jelena Baranova Sep 2022


I really enjoyed the ceramics class. Wonderful six evenings. Friendly and attentive teachers. This is my first experience with ceramics and I am very satisfied. It was great that all the things I made could be taken away. I will gladly return to this workshop. Thank you very much

Ceramics Course - 6 Weeks review by Jelena Baranova - London

Matt McCurdy Sep 2022


Such a relaxing day to spend a Saturday afternoon. Awesome teachers of ceramics and good value for money

Eilidh Smith Sep 2022


Teachers were very friendly and patient. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend this taster

Rina Nozawa Aug 2022


I enjoyed this class a lot. The studio is so lovely and spacious. The teacher, who was very friendly, gave us basic instructions but we were left with lots of freedom and I loved that a lot. They prepare coils with the machine so you get nice even coils. This saves a lot of time and you can make many pieces only in 4 hours. Teracotta was a bit dry, but manageable and I was able to make quite a tall vase. There are many choices of colourful slips to apply. Everything was great! I just hope the lovely teacher could have a bit of break between our class and next class, otherwise she’d have been working 8 hours straight…

Katrin Mellinger Aug 2022


Really calm, demonstrated well and was helpful and encouraging. I would recommend this class for a starter experience

Huiting Eeo Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Our team had an amazing time with Stephanie and her team here. I got to experience coiling for the first time and might just want to do this more!

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Huiting Eeo - London

Emma Frizzell Aug 2022


We did this class for a hens party and it was a big hit. Our teacher Lenny was lovely, super knowledgeable and very helpful in bringing everyone’s vision for their pieces to life (regardless of actual skill on our part).

Everyone had a great time (including the mums) and many people said that they’d like another go to

Jean Banton-Brown Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


This is the second year my son has attended the taster class. Autistic with some challenging behaviour, he was able to complete three pieces of work using the wheel He loved it.
The tutor was enclusive and encouraging, my son was able to work at his own pace.

Albane Giusti Jul 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


The teacher was very good, she explained very well and have lots of patience. This class is perfect for beginners, I really enjoyed it! I recommend 100%.

Pottery class review by Albane Giusti - London

Thanjena Begum Jul 2022


This was a fun experience as I was completely new to Pottery. The teacher was very informative and was happy to help with anything we had trouble with. A good amount of clay was provided and paints were given to decorate. Compared to other Pottery classes, this one seems to be really good value for money. You also get to take 2 pieces home with you for free.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Thanjena Begum - London

Michal Jezierski Jul 2022


I'd definitely recommend.
All the materials provided. Great tuition, with enough information to get started but not overloading. The entire experience is hands on, first hand forming then on wheel.
That was my first take on pottery and I want more.

Taybah Jul 2022


Thoroughly enjoyed this class, great to experience both coiling and throwing with very helpful instructors =)

Linda Leimkohl Jul 2022


The class was great fun, everything was very well explained and I can’t wait to receive my new masterpieces! :) Would definitely recommend!

Phillipa Jul 2022


Absolutely loved the class. Really good opportunity for complete beginners to learn 2 different techniques.

Pottery class review by Phillipa  - London

Choi-Ha Luu Jul 2022


Lovely and helpful teacher, definitely would recommend! Great for complete beginners, steps are guided clearly.

Man Yu Jun 2022


The class was fun and excellent! The teacher was patient and willing to spend time 1 on 1. Love the experience and definitely recommend it.

Michele Bona Jun 2022


The teacher was very nice. I liked the atmosphere. I would recommend it to friends.

Richard Williams Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fantastic session - wonderful teacher, very relaxed but also clear, helpful, and super efficient. Everything provided so the whole thing was plug and play.

Anmol Sharma Jun 2022


Class was good, teacher was great and attentative! Great experience. Little confusing finding the location.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Anmol Sharma - London

Anna Lot Jun 2022


My partner and I had such a great time - Ro was a great teacher, she was super patient and explained everything really clearly.
Would 100% recommend!

Pottery class review by Anna Lot - London

Lidia Blazquez Jun 2022


The class was great! We had a really good time and loved the experience. The teacher, Elena/Lenny, was lovely, really nice and attentive (thank you! you made the experience perfect)
Everything was ready when we came and we went straight to work with our hands. You can really discover who has hidden artistic talents in your group! We highly recommend it!

Fred Richardson Jun 2022


Great experience and a fun date idea, Stephanie was a good teachet and always on hand.

Chrisi Baetz Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was good but we had to stop with the coil making to then start on the wheel. Once done we could return to the coil making whilst the other half of the class attempted the wheel. It felt interrupted and we didn't have much time to complete out art work. It felt very much pressured.
I heard good feedback from this class especially the female instructor. We had a male teacher. He didn't really explain much in detail which was a shame. Overall, I'm feeling very mixed about this class

Jane Brown May 2022


Steph was a really great teacher, super informative and clear.
I really enjoyed the range of techniques, and we were encouraged to be much more experimental than in other classes I’ve been to.

Pottery class review by Jane Brown - London

Geraldine Murer May 2022


Everything was great, we loved the experience ! Teachers were very patient and helpful. Highly recommend

Nitin Mathur May 2022


A very enjoyable session - well managed and we got to make 2 items!
The teachers Lenny and Fran were amazing - very calm, patient and helpful!

Sophie Hanson May 2022


Brilliant. A rare chance to try a new skill and an introduction to two different techniques, I think this class was exceptional value for money. I took my friend for her birthday and we had a great time - my only regret is not having more time! I'd advise to come with an idea in your head of what you might want to make and the design (you get to colour them).

Lartey Laryea May 2022


It was an Excellent taster class. Both were really helpful and amazing teachers. Would definitely recommend.

Christopher Rex May 2022


Amazing course. Went in with no prior knowledge and after the 6 weeks I feel like I’ve already progressed from what I had to call “art” to something I’m really proud of!

You get to try many techniques which I didn’t expect and find your style.

Teachers are friendly, helpful and your friends by the end.

If looking for a good hour every week I encourage you to try!

Maya Biskupska May 2022


Really fun intro into pottery. Awesome that you get 2 attempts at wheel throwing, and that you get to keep one of them along with your hand coiled piece. A really peaceful setting and everything was properly explained. My only feedback was I wish the class was just ever so slightly longer as decorating/painting at the end felt very rushed. Thank you

Tintin Lam May 2022


Really fun! The teachers were very helpful, attentive and helpful. Would recommend this to any beginner!

Aisha Saeed May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


First experience of pottery. A great teacher. Explained things really well and was happy to help out. Could have spent all day there but defo a great experience for a taster.

Lorenza Amato May 2022


I've spent a wonderful day with the help of Stephanie and Melissa teaching the class about ceramics.
The venue was really nice, with a personal workstation for each attendee, the material provided was more than enough to experiment with all the different techniques.
I was able to make a small tray, 2 cerral bowls, 2 small cups and a mug. It's definitely a nice way to spend a Sunday and learn new skills, 100% recommended!

Pottery class review by Lorenza Amato - London

Katherine Grayson May 2022


Amazing class! I booked this for my sister's hen do and it was such great activity. Our teacher Lenny was fantastic, super patient with us and very flexible. We were all amazed that we managed to come away with a couple of really cool pieces that we had made. Everyone had their own wheel and we learnt really cool techniques, how to coil and throw. I would highly recommend and also want to thank Stephanie and Lenny for being so accommodating and giving us a great experience.

Hannah Ilett May 2022


I bought this as a gift for my mum and she loved it! Both Stephanie and Melissa were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about their subject; the workshop was very well organised. They guided us through making a range of different ceramic products and taught us a range of techniques, and we were given lots of opportunities to learn and ask questions and space to make mistakes. Would definitely recommend this workshop!

Timothy Watkins May 2022


Teaching was great, format was great, generous with materials and time. We loved it and can’t wait to see our finished work!

Annalisa Pantella Apr 2022


What a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning! Our teacher was great, very supportive and always coming up with great suggestions to boost our creations. Definitely recommeded!

Joanne Camplisson Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The teacher was very relaxed and patient. Me and my sister got this as a present for our mum and we all enjoyed it - lovely calm and creative class, it went so quickly!

Breda Bradshaw Apr 2022


Steph was great.
She made us feel totally at ease and was very supportive. Explained each stage in detail.

Ian Malhotra Apr 2022


It was an amazing fun class and Stephanie was super kind and a great teacher!

Leah Apr 2022


Such a great workshop! Lovely, supportive teacher and a great studio with a really relaxed atmosphere :)

Asia Begum Apr 2022


The class was great, very well organised (pre-made coils) to ensure you get as much out of it as possible. Both instructors were really friendly and super helpful. I went with my partner and we had a lovely time and also met a few nice people. Would 100% recommend!

Pottery class review by Asia Begum - London

Mina Ha Apr 2022


I enjoyed my first pottery class in my life. Teacher was kind and very engaging. Also a teacher assistant was helpful.
The teacher I had was different from the picture on the website. I definitely want to recommend and go back for other lessons. Time was a bit tight so it would be good to think about what you want to make beforehand.

Carmen Shek Apr 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This was a Christmas gift from my partner and only now have we had the time to do the class.

It’s been something I wanted to do for a while, so it was super fun to get our hands dirty for the day. We got to make 2 pieces within 2hrs. We got to learn coiling and throwing techniques.

There were two teachers on the day and both were helpful talking through the steps, and they would go around helping each person.

I thought throwing was quite exciting to learn - we get two goes, the one you like the most gets fired up.

Two hours wasn’t enough, I think an extra 30mins would be nice but I thoroughly enjoyed it all.

If they had a intermediate class available, I would consider joining again.

Cecilia Pares Apr 2022


I had a very nice time! Was able to create two pieces and meet nice people. I would definitely recommend it

Kate McCormack Mar 2022


I booked this class for me and my mum and it was so much fun. The teachers were so lovely and encouraging! I think it’s such good value for money too. Can’t wait to pick up our pieces

Daniela Rivera Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Stephanie and Melissa were great teachers and very friendly and helpful. Considering taking the 6 week course.

Jade Emmons Mar 2022


We had a really lovely time making some terracotta pots for four hours. The teacher was really knowledgeable and it was really good value for money considering the number of pieces we’ve come away with. A really enjoyable morning and some good memories and new skills!

Elena Voronova Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The class was very interesting: we got to learn 2 techniques during the 2 hours session. The instructors were helpful and guiding during all the class. I can recommend as entertainment for an individual and a group!

Claudia Caramidaru Mar 2022


Great class, the teachers were friendly, knowledgeable, and not to mention, patient! We had great fun, would recommend. Well organised, though time seemed to pass so quickly, we wished we had more!

Celina Wesolowska Feb 2022


Great class! The teachers had enough time to approach every single person to give some advise or answer additional questions

Mattia Bassi Feb 2022


Very good class! Nice teachers and very good vibes!
Really appreciated this class and definitely we will go again

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Mattia Bassi - London

Laura Fantinello Feb 2022


There were two teachers at this session and both took time to look and assist every student with both techniques we were using (coiling and throwing).
The materials, paints and other tools were all provided and I really enjoyed the process.

Morgane Bimet Feb 2022


It was a very nice session, great support and easy going. Would come back anytime Thank you !

Helen Wicks Feb 2022


Excellent class fast but thorough. Leni was very impressive - 10/10.
Excellent vfm. Highly recommend.

Helen Wicks Feb 2022


Really enjoyed the class Lenny was amazing very talented. She managed the required fast pace to fit everything in and still managed to gave everyone individual attention.

Anna Nesterenko Feb 2022


It was a wonderful experience, was really nice to try both hand building and the wheel. Would be nice to have it a bit longer, maybe 2.5 or 3h, so it won't be in a rush.

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Anna Nesterenko - London

Josh Treon Jan 2022


- Studio was lovely
- Lenny (our teacher) was super helpful and chilled out
- We were given as much material as we wanted / needed
- Would do gain

Parker Mrozek Jan 2022


I really enjoyed the class! We received a quick intro on the coiling technique for our first project, then got to work. Shortly after we received a demo on the wheel, and proceeded to work on that piece as well. The time flew by and we were able to walk away with two pieces that are being sent to us.

Overall the class size was good, the teaching was awesome, and the playlist in the studio was also fantastic :)

Pottery class review by Parker Mrozek - London

Noemie Churlet Jan 2022


Class was super, very attentive teachers who really spend time making sure you know what your doing! And you get to keep two of the items!

Mavis Chan Jan 2022


A full-day packed with many basic techniques and hands-on activities. Appreciated Stephanie for her clear explanations and information. An amazing and memorable experience that I would highly recommend. It is just fun!

Joseph Peacock Jan 2022


A lovely venue with friendly, relaxed teachers. They were very happy to help and guide but also let us do what we want and enjoy the session. The whole experience was great!

Mike Gouldney Jan 2022


We had a fab time! The class was great value for time spent and was one of the only classes I could find where you get to throw on the wheel, hand coil AND paint on the same day. Lenny was very helpful and everyone else attending was lovely and supportive ☺️

Omer Yoachimik Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


This is my second time coming to this class. There's a great atmosphere, it's really fun, and the teachers are very patient and helpful.

Pottery class review by Omer Yoachimik - London

Celia Marinaro Jan 2022


The teachers are really nice and so available. In two hours you have the time to learn, try and familiarize yourself with the clay. That was a lovely moment and I am already thinking of booking another class!

Yolanta Boti Jan 2022


Steph and her team were outstanding, I surprised my cousin with a class for her birthday, the venue had everything we needed, the staff were all so friendly. We did a mix of hand building and wheel throwing miniature pots for practice, Steph was so patient with us and let us take the time on our pieces. Overall the class was a lot of fun and very informative. Can't wait to go back!

Lucile Mosse Dec 2021


This course was an amazing experience. We’ve covered a lot of different techniques and I brought many creations home.
Stephanie is super friendly, she has a lovely energy and very often, helped me turn ideas into fruition, when they all started to look like mush.
Much recommended but book directly via The Ceramicists website if you can.

Fiona Rowiaie Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A very enjoyable and productive day - we learned 4 different processes and made 6 pieces, which I can’t wait to collect, after firing. Stephanie was a great instructor - thoroughly recommend this full-day course.

Wafaa Ahmed Nov 2021


Such an enjoyable class in a great studio. We got through so many projects! perfect way to spend the day

Roz Kingham Nov 2021


Really well organised and we packed loads in to our two hours. Special thanks for so making my daughter feel so welcome as part of the class too

Theresa Pascual Nov 2021


The taster class is so perfect for beginners like me! Me and the boyfriend enjoyed it so much!
Their demonstrations were clear and easy to follow. They guide you throughout the class and will be there when you need help or when you fail miserably on the potter’s wheel
It’s definitely worth the money as you will be able to try out two different methods and you even get to take two of your creations home after a few weeks (they need to bake and glaze them)!
I can’t wait to go back again and maybe try out a full potter’s wheel session.

Pottery class review by Theresa Pascual - London

Geizalyn Mejala Nov 2021


Wish there was more time ☺️ Enjoyed it too much!⭐️ They are very hands on during the throw and teach good techniques too.

Nermeen Hilton Nov 2021


Both Lenny and Steph were super helpful and very clear.

Loved the balance of coiling and throwing.

All round great session, super fun and would recommend!

Liv Ekdawi Nov 2021


The teachers were great, the class was very good value for money since we paid for materials as well as being able to keep the product. I enjoyed it so much and will definitely come back!

Kristin Gabriel Nov 2021


While I enjoyed the lovely atmosphere in the sudio, the session was informational and hands on at the same time. Stéphanie and her assistant Lenny gave very good instructions to succeed and have nice results to take home. It is a wonderful and joyful experience to work with your hands, so very much recommended!

Omer Yoachimik Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


The teacher was great, friendly and patient.
Venue was very cool, open, lit, great music and coffee
Materials and tools were great and sufficient.
Great value, will definitely come back.

Pottery class review by Omer Yoachimik - London

Ally Sinjab Nov 2021


Stephanie was absolutely wonderful. We booked a private class for my Birthday. She was so patient, accommodating and kind. The class was excellent and I would highly recommend it. Thank you Stephanie!

Katie Norton-Williams Nov 2021


Class was great! Stephanie was such a lovely teacher and this was a perfect Sunday morning activity!

Christopher Horner Oct 2021


Really great, really fun :) Stephanie was a wonderful teacher, giving us an enjoyable, relaxing and therapeutic Saturday.

Steve Wood Oct 2021


Fantastic intro class to ceramics, we had the best time! Super friendly and accommodating hosts, relaxed vibe in the workshop, and enough time to create 2-3 pieces. Going back for more!

May Myanmar Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really fun class! Would definitely recommend! You get to make two of your own creations and also paint them at the end :)

Ceramics Class: Taster review by May Myanmar - London

Eliza Endel Oct 2021


Teachers really helpful and friendly. Learned a lot in a short space of time. I’ll definitely be booking the follow up class to this one :)

Zoe Hopper Oct 2021


We had an excellent time! Couldnt believe we managed to learn how to use the potters wheel and make a decent dish and also have time to make another piece. The teachers were brilliant. Would thoroughly recommend and will go back for more! Thank you for a great creative morning!

Yurina Okamoto Sep 2021


We had such a great experience making pots and dishes on the weekend. Thank you thank you!

Disha Patel Sep 2021


Really good introduction to ceramics! We really enjoyed it - calm and chilled atmosphere too! Thank you

Anne Schiphorst Sep 2021


I had a lovely morning making various plant pots! Stephanie was very kind and so accommodating, if you wanted something specific she’d try and make it happen for you! Highly recommend

Iris Santos Sep 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Had a full intensive ceramic class and it was absolutely fantastic!
We learned a lot of techniques such as throwing, slab work and more!
The teacher was amazing! Taught us all the best ways to approach each technique, explained all the tools and materials and supported us throughout the whole workshop.
The place was a dream studio! Super artsy, very spacious and we created loooots of pieces to collect in a couple of weeks.
Would definitely recommend this course

Pottery class review by Iris Santos - London

Emily Sanderson Sep 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great teacher! Made instructions very easy to understand. An enjoyable experience, and I good value for money

Avani Patel Aug 2021


amazing class lots of fun great teacher and atmosphere very friendly. Great colours, clay and tools

Heldiney Pereira Aug 2021


Stephanie was incredible and the session was dreamy. We learned a great deal and would feel a lot more confident about everything ceramics now. It was a birthday gift for a friend and he absolutely loved it.

Samuel Thomas Jul 2021


The teacher was amazing! She provided us with lots of information and guidance before and during the class.
For anyone that wants to try out ceramics its definitely value for money. The materials and colours provided great too.
Even though the class overran by a quarter of a hour she was still very patient and allowed us time to finish without rushing.

Marta Crespi Jul 2021


I had so much fun. It was just amazing. Organisation was excellent we had time to use the weel and do a mug/recipient with our own hands. Very nice and patient teacher.

In overall 10/10

Ceramics Class: Taster review by Marta Crespi - London

Jean Banton-Brown Jul 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My son is autistic and I wanted him to try a creative and expressive medium this summer. Accompanied by his sister both found the Saturday class extremely relaxing, both enjoyed the class, and both created a number of pieces that once fired they can collect in three weeks time.
The teacher was friendly and helpful.
Both said they would enjoy another class.

Oda Norlund Jul 2021


This ceramic class was an absolute joy! We learned so much, met wonderful people, the teacher was amazing and the studio is beautiful! Thank you so much!

Samantha Stimpson Jul 2021


We (my husband, 10 year old daughter and I) attended a class led by Lenny as a birthday treat. Lenny was great from the beginning right the way through. She demonstrated clearly and was always on hand to assist. We were all socially distances and provided with aprons and all the tools we need. The atmosphere was lovely with some chill music playing and Lenny was funny and upbeat! We had time to create 2 pieces each and decorate them and learn how to build clay by hand. I would definitely recommend. We had a great time!

Ceramics Workshop: Plant Pots and Vases review by Samantha Stimpson - London

Naila Waseem Jun 2021


Teacher was friendly, showed us the technique and then gave us lots of freedom on what to create. Think about what you'd like to make beforehand, as there was a lot of choice! She comes round and is hands on if you need help, but is happy to leave you alone if you prefer. Teacher was generous with materials (I thought we would only be able to make 1 item, but it seemed to be unlimited). There was jazz music playing and the studio was really relaxing. Clothes got a bit messy, no aprons were given, but it washed out.

Pottery class review by Naila Waseem - London

Anita Hosseini Jun 2021


I really enjoyed the class and am looking forward to seeing the results! Stephanie is very nice and explained everything so well and was a great help! I recommend this course to everyone who would like to try out his or her pottery skills!

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