Wheel Throwing Pottery Class for Beginners (Small Group)

Recent reviews of Wheel Throwing Pottery Class for Beginners (Small Group)

• 5/5 from Chiara Gristina, attended Oct 2026: I loved this class. The atmosphere was relaxed and Ali took the time to really show us the techniques and explain precisely how we needed to put our hands for each phase. She gently guided us in an encouraging way without interfering too much. It was lovely and I’ll definitely book more classes here. Thanks!
• 5/5 from Issi Platt, attended Sep 2026: The teaching in this class is really helpful and friendly, I have done a few throwing classes and I was able to really improve my centring and pulling techniques. I came away with a few pots I was happy with and there was freedom to throw both cylinder/bowl shapes
• 5/5 from Ann McKenna-Slade, attended Sep 2026: Great relaxed atmosphere. The teacher was tuned into our levels and coached us through the session. Everyone produced pieces which is very exciting.
• 4/5 from Emily Wharton, attended Aug 2026: Small class which meant that you get more time with the teacher giving you direct feedback. There is a big choice of colours to choose from for glazing which is great.
• 5/5 from M Huq, attended Jul 2026: This was a fantastic class. Ali is a wonderful teacher and I learnt so much from our short session together. Itching to go back to the studio to test out what I learnt! Great beginner friendly class
• 5/5 from Robert B, attended Jul 2026: Excellent teacher, class, environment. Very grounding experience to work with clay, literally
• 5/5 from Emily Wharton, attended Jul 2026: Loved the class! Teacher was very helpful. We were in a small group so she had more time to give us tailored advice/feedback. Managed to get 2 small pots done and I had minimal experience of throwing. Will be coming back!
• 5/5 from Janina Stjames, attended Jun 2026: Absolutely brilliant time, loved every minute. The teacher was amazing very patient and explained everything on how to make the pottery. Would recommend every time for a good and fun evening.
• 5/5 from Victoria Pieroni, attended Jun 2026: Alex was an amazing teacher. She explained everything clearly and was on hand to support when we needed it. It was a throughly enjoyable session!
• 5/5 from Aïcha-Chérifa, attended Jun 2026: Thank you for an amazing class! The atmosphere and environment were very comfortable and our teacher was patient and attentive to our individual requirements to the point where it felt like magic. I was genuinely shocked when I managed to center on the first try just following her directives. And I finally know what I do wrong at home. I will surely be back as it has rekindled my love for pottery. If you can go, you absolutely should and you won't regret it. Thanks again to all the team and hopefully see you soon
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jun 2026: Just finished a 2-hour introductory session on using a wheel. We were taught how make a straight sided cylindrical pot. The 2 teachers were absolutely brilliant - really clear & supportive. Small group of 3 people learning, and we each had our own wheel, plus loads of individual advice & support. I’m now thinking of signing up for the 4-week wheel course.
• 5/5 from Tom Robinson, attended May 2026: Lovely and friendly studio, and the class itself was fantastic. With their smaller classes, you get the right amount of hands on attention. We thought Alex was a really great teacher, who was happy to let us do as little or as much as we wanted. We'll definitely be coming back!
• 5/5 from Juliana Demartini, attended Mar 2026: I had a great time, as always. Ali's the best - just incredibly thoughtful and helpful!
• 5/5 from Lucy Fyffe, attended Mar 2026: We had a really great throwing lesson, personalised to our individual levels. Ali is a fantastic teacher!
• 5/5 from Katy Nolan, attended Mar 2026: With only two of us in the class we got a lot of time and attention and a class paced to our ability. Having a choice of glazes is a nice touch.
• 5/5 from Paula Requena, attended Mar 2026: We loved absolutely everything from the welcome into the studio to the end of the class choosing our fav colours to finalise our pots! Our teacher Alex was very knowledgeable and with such a good vibes making our wheel trowing pottery workshop and our birthday's friend's experience remarkable! 100% recommended! Looking forward to seeing our final work.
• 5/5 from Arnab, attended Jan 2026: So good! Super relaxing, awesome teacher with a really chill and encouraging atmosphere and managed to make a couple of things, will be back
• 5/5 from Anne Jasinski, attended Jan 2026: Maybe offer a longer lesson, as 2 hours seemed rushed, especially as the demonstration took about 20 minutes. We liked being given a choice of glazes. Ali was very pleasant and positive, encouraging.
• 5/5 from Henry Goode, attended Dec 2025: Sorrel was an excellent teacher providing clear instruction and generous feedback throughout class. A perfect intro class
• 5/5 from Jasmin Goken, attended Nov 2025: I have done the wheel throwing pottery for beginners class now and every time I come out feeling super accomplished and like I learned so much from the wonderful Ali. I will definitely back and can't wait to fill up my cupboards with more gorgeous ceramics!
• 5/5 from Isobel Platt, attended Nov 2025: I have done a number of these throwing classes with Ali and they are always very rewarding and fun! Ali has a great manner of teaching and lots of knowledge. It is also great that they glaze and fire the pieces with a great variety of colours to choose from. Not many places offer this for this price.
• 5/5 from Amy Howe, attended Nov 2025: A really enjoyable class. The smaller class sizes meant that we each felt very supported and were able to make good progress throughout the course of the morning.
• 5/5 from Laura Giles, attended Oct 2025: We had the best time at our pottery throwing class! Ali was an amazing teacher and we managed to throw a couple of pots each. She explained everything so well and was really patient when we needed extra support. So excited to see how they come out of the kiln in 6-8 weeks. Would highly recommend!!
• 5/5 from Anna-Marie Fernandes, attended Oct 2025: My friend and I went to try our hand at wheel throwing for the first time. Ali our teacher was so kind and patient with us first timers. She gave us helpful tips and her intuitive teaching did a great job in getting us to finish off 3 pieces on the wheel, where we both expected we'd only manage the 1! After throwing we were given a nice selection of glazes to glaze our pieces. They do the firing and glazing for you and will contact you once they are ready. The studio had a quaint and creative energy to it, a great place to learn to do pottery. Would definitely recommend the class to any beginners and I will most certainly do another class there again!
• 5/5 from Hannah Pheloung, attended Oct 2025: I took the 2 hour pottery throwing beginners class in Bow. Alice, the teacher, was excellent - she explained and demonstrated each technique clearly and went at just the right pace. She was so encouraging and made us feel comfortable, allowing us to work at our own speed while still offering plenty of guidance and support. The studio itself was a lovely, welcoming space that instantly put me at ease. I really felt supported throughout the session, and by the end, I not only learned a lot but also had so much fun. Highly recommend this class to anyone curious about pottery or looking for a creative, hands-on experience!
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2025: I’ve booked a throwing class with Ali before and the teaching was excellent. It’s been a while since I’ve been on the wheel so I returned for a refresher. With Ali’s kind and attentive guidance I felt I learned a lot, and most of all didn’t feel rushed or stressed whilst learning. Ali explains each part of the process very well and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn throwing as a beginner or even those with more experience.
• 5/5 from Madison Green, attended Sep 2025: I had an amazing time in this class! Ali is a wonderful teacher, super patient and very good and explaining things clearly.
• 5/5 from Veronique, attended Aug 2025: Amazing class, Ali is so supportive and encouraging - with her guidance we came away from the class with a few pieces we are really proud of
• 5/5 from Charlie Walusiak, attended Aug 2025: Ally was very friendly and we can great time doing our first cup-bowls. My mum didn’t speak English so I was translating on the go and Ally was very patient! Loved the wholesome experience.
• 5/5 from Sally Randall, attended Jul 2025: Aly was fantastic. This was a really great class for beginners. We enjoyed every minute and the two hours whizzed by. Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Elena Kuzmenkova, attended May 2025: We loved this class so much! It is both for someone who is really looking to learn a new creative outlet as well as someone just looking spend a great time for a few hours. The instructor was amazingly good! She explained everything very thoroughly and stayed throughout the whole process, helping us through each step, answering any questions and solving any issues.
• 5/5 from Rosie, attended Apr 2025: I loved this class, Ali was a brilliant teacher and so attentive, her techniques were so helpful and I feel I’ve grown in my throwing ability even in this short stretch of time! A fantastic class, I would 100% recommend it!
• 5/5 from Britt Dobson, attended Apr 2025: Great intro class! Went by super quick but definitely learned a lot and are excited to pick up our pieces!
• 5/5 from Zolla Jones, attended Apr 2025: We had a great beginner class with Ali. She was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and does a great demo at the beginning to help explain what to do. The studio has many glazes to choose from. We were able to make two pieces each during the class and plan to book again!!
• 5/5 from Evie Walters, attended Feb 2025: I had an amazing time at this pottery throwing class! It was such a fun and interesting experience, and I was surprised by how relaxing it felt—almost like a form of meditation. The teacher was incredible—so patient, helpful, and inspiring. You could really feel their passion for pottery, which made the class even more enjoyable. The space itself has a lovely sense of community, making the whole experience even more special. Overall, it was fantastic, and I will definitely be coming back!
• 5/5 from Ashmeet Singh, attended Feb 2025: Ali was so kind, patient and a great teacher! We had such a great time creating our pieces. The best part about the session was that it was very intimate and Ali paid such close attention to us and our work. Thank you so much for a great experience! Highly recommend!!!
• 5/5 from Ceri James, attended Feb 2025: A fantastic present, looks way easier then in real life. Was thoroughly enjoyable. Will definitely go back! Thank you!
• 5/5 from Romy Faisal, attended Jan 2025: I came with my friend for the first time and learned so much from this course! Ali was super helpful and showed us all the steps- it was great!
• 5/5 from Anna, attended Jan 2025: I had a great time at my first throwing class. Ali was a patient and kind teacher and I'd highly recommend it :)
• 5/5 from Julia Ogunyemi, attended Oct 2024: Ali was an attentive, unhurried and perceptive teacher who gave me very useful advice on developing my throwing skills
• 5/5 from Harsh Gupta, attended Aug 2024: Great experience
• 5/5 from Kitson Broadhurst, attended Aug 2024: I had such a fun time at the wheel throwing class. I've wanted to try it for a long time and never knew where to start. Georgia was an amazing teacher and the small classes mean you get lots of feedback and help as you need it. I'm going to rebook soon!
• 5/5 from Omotara, attended Aug 2024: Great session - Georgia is a super attentive teacher, made easier by the fact that the class size is super small! Great space and location
• 5/5 from Olwen, attended Jul 2024: This is a great introduction for either beginners who want to try out throwing or for someone like myself who has already some experience, but would like more guidance with the basics. Georgina was very patient and helpful, and I felt I learnt a lot. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Anna Chandler, attended Jul 2024: Truly a perfect experience. The teacher was incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and importantly very patient with our attempts to save our increasingly wobbly pots. I couldn't recommend this more.