Me and my friend had a great experience at Social Pottery Making. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable even as beginners. The painting session was fun. All the staff are lovely and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested.
Shape and decorate a piece from raw clay — no wheel needed.
Duration & Schedule
2 hours total:
• Hour 1: Choose your project (mug, plate, figurine, bowl) and hand-build your form using slab, coil, pinch techniques or mold.
• Hour 2: Guided decoration followed by free-form underglaze painting on your own piece. Extra pieces £5 each.
Sessions: Saturdays & Sundays
Capacity: 8 people
What You’ll Learn
• Hand-Building Foundations: Slab rolling, coil stacking and pinch-pot skills tailored to your chosen project.
• Surface Decoration Techniques: Underglaze brushing, sponging, sgraffito and stamping to create unique patterns and color effects.
Materials & Facilities
• All tools, workstations and aprons provided.
• Full palette of underglazes, brushes and texture tools.
• Kiln firing included Group Size & Level
Maximum 10 participants for individualized guidance.
Suitable for beginners and those with some clay experience.
Investment
£32 per person.
Launching price
Visiting London?
Use our air-dry clay option to take your creation home the same day. Acrylic packs available. (Not suitable for food-safe ware.)
Creations ready after 4 weeks; you have 45 days to collect them.
Rescheduling & Cancellation
Reschedule up to 48 hours in advance.
Cancel up to 7 days before the session for a full refund.
Private Groups
We can host private workshops for up to 30 makers in the same room. Perfect for team events, birthdays or creative gatherings.
Take-Home Keepsakes
By the end of the session, you’ll hand-build and decorate one custom piece—mug, plate or figurine—ready for final glazing and firing, or pick them up bisque-only.
