This is a fun activity in Nine Elms, London
Situated just a short stroll from Nine Elms (6 mins), Stockwell (10 mins), and Vauxhall (15 mins) stations, our cozy pottery studio is right where the creative magic happens!
Master the potter's wheel over an immersive two-day weekend intensive at our cosy London studio, designed entirely for complete beginners. You'll experience the entire ceramic journey, from preparing the clay through to throwing, trimming, painting, and finally firing, all guided by an experienced ceramicist who'll give you the personalized attention you need to truly learn the craft.
Day one is all about getting your hands on the wheel. You'll learn the core fundamentals: wedging and centering your clay, opening it up, and pulling the walls to create shape. Then you'll get hands-on practice making functional pieces: cylinders, small bowls, mugs. Keeping your best creations to finish on day two. There's no pressure to be perfect; the focus is on understanding how the wheel works and what your hands can do.
On day two, you'll trim your leather-hard pieces, flipping them back on the wheel to refine the shape and carve a professional foot ring. Then comes the fun part: using vibrant underglazes to paint your own custom designs, patterns, and colours directly onto the clay. You're not just making something; you're making something that's entirely yours.
Once the weekend is over, we'll carefully dry your creations, dip them in a glossy clear glaze, and fire them in our studio kiln. In a few weeks, you'll collect finished pieces that are food-safe, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-safe – functional art you'll actually use and treasure. You'll walk away not just with handmade keepsakes, but with real skills you can keep using.
Please note: no experience needed – complete beginners are exactly who this intensive is for. All materials, guidance, and kiln firing are included.
