Some things can only be made by hand
Social Pottery is a UK pottery and creative experience brand, bringing people together through painting, wheel throwing, hand-building, workshops, courses and social events.
More than a pottery studio
Social Pottery was founded in London in 2017 by Marian Walteros, with a vision to make pottery more accessible, modern and social. What began as a single painting studio has grown into a multi-location creative brand — wheel throwing, hand-building, courses, memberships, private events and creative communities.
Today our studios are welcoming, social spaces where friends, couples, families, children and teams can slow down, try something creative and spend real time together. No experience needed. No creative skills required. Just come as you are.
“For those who don’t think they can be creative, pottery is the perfect medium for creative expression.”
Marian Walteros · Founder
From one room to five studios
- 2017The first studioSocial Pottery opens in Camden Town — a 20-person space built around pottery painting and connection.
- 2021Beyond LondonStudio 150 opens in Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, taking the experience outside the capital.
- 2022The flagshipStudio 136 opens on Kentish Town Road — our 120-person flagship and one of the largest pottery painting studios in London.
- 2024Hands in clayPottery making arrives at Studio 221 in Camden Town, adding wheel throwing and hand-building.
- 2025Five studiosWe open in Westfield White City and welcome our first franchise studio in Balham.
Made by people, not machines
Our collection is inspired by Mediterranean pottery traditions, where craftsmanship has been passed down through generations. We source from skilled ceramic craftspeople and independent makers — around 10% of the ceramics across our London studios are small-batch and artisan-made, alongside a wider collection of over 500 pieces.
We work with makers whose techniques carry generations of ceramic tradition.
Small-batch collections with independent London makers, adding a contemporary British influence.
Growing the share of artisan-made ceramics so you can paint work with real provenance.
The people behind Social Pottery
Founded Social Pottery in London in 2017 and continues to lead the vision — from the original painting concept to multiple studios, pottery making, franchising and the evolution towards The Creative Social Club.
Shapes the brand’s identity, digital presence and community through creative direction, social media and marketing.
Developed and owns Social Pottery Camden, expanding the brand beyond painting and into pottery making alongside experienced potter Noleen Read.
Together with our studio managers, artists, potters, teachers and technicians, they have grown Social Pottery from a single painting studio into a multi-location, multi-experience creative brand.
Find your nearest studio
Each studio has its own character — painting-led, making-led, or both. All of them share the same welcome.
Pause, create & connect.
Walk-ins, beginners and groups all welcome.
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