Wheel Throwing
A guided beginner session at the wheel, two pieces to keep.
- From
- £30 per person
- Runs
- 1.5–2.5 hrs
- Ages
- Ages 10+
- In London at
- Studio 221 (Camden Town) and Balham
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Studio 136Kentish Town, NW1Studio 221Camden Town, NW1White CityWestfield London, W12BalhamSouth London, SW12 9AZStudio 150Milton Keynes, Woburn Sands
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Pottery classes in London
Get your hands in the clay. Beginner wheel throwing tasters and hand-building workshops at three studios across the city, taught by our own makers. You leave with pieces you shaped yourself. We dry them, fire them and glaze them for you.
£30classes from
3London studios
0experience needed
TWO WAYS INTO CLAY
Wheel throwing, or hand-building?
Neither needs any experience. The wheel is the one everybody pictures; hand-building is the one everybody underestimates. Both end with a piece you made and we fire.
Hand-building
Shape and decorate a piece from raw clay, no wheel needed.
- From
- £32 per person
- Runs
- 2 hrs
- Ages
- 18+ (13–17 w/ guardian)
- In London at
- Studio 221 (Camden Town), White City and Balham
WHERE THE CLASSES RUN
Three studios, every class we teach
Every session below is one you can actually book right now, at the price the studio charges. Waitlisted classes are labelled as such rather than quietly dropped.
Studio 221
Camden Town, NW1
- TasterIntroductory Wheel Taster
- TasterHand-building & Wheel Taster
- Taster1-Hour Wheel Taster
- WorkshopMatcha Bowl Making
- WorkshopHand-Build & Decorate
- Workshop · waitlistPottery Decorating Session
- Course6-Week Beginner Wheel Course (L1)
- Course6-Week Improvers Wheel Course (L2)
- Workshop · waitlistExpressive Face Sculpting Workshop
White City
Westfield London, W12 · in Westfield
Balham
South London, SW12 9AZ · 2 min from Balham stn
TRYING IT ONCE
Book a taster
One session, one to two and a half hours, everything provided. The fastest way to find out whether the wheel is for you, and most people book a taster before anything else.
See taster dates →GOING FURTHER
Take the six-week course
Beginner and improver wheel courses at Camden and Balham, in small groups with the same tutor each week, all materials and firing included.
See pottery courses →RATHER NOT USE CLAY
Paint a ready-made piece
Choose from 300+ ceramics and decorate at your own pace, no throwing involved. Kentish Town, Westfield White City and Balham.
See pottery painting in London →why people love us
Reviews from curious hands.
★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 4.6 · 1,000+ Google reviews across 5 studios
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.
Social Pottery helped us organize a beautiful pottery painting workshop for 30 students! Everyone had a great time. Chloe was especially helpful through the process, and extremely accommodating to all our requests! A must do for anyone looking for a nice decompression workshop!
KADRA made us feel so welcomed and gave us a tutorial at the beginning. She kept on checking up on us too. I ordered a hot chocolate with oat milk and it was really nice. Overall wholesome vibe 😊. Will 100% recommend this to friends and will come again🙌🏾🥳
Such a lovely Sunday afternoon spent here. Ying was so lovely and so helpful- she made sure we were happy, had what we needed, and ensured even when she left that we had everything. Would totally recommend!
Came here twice in the space of two weeks!!! Just shows how much I love this place , the staff are all incredible and so friendly I couldn’t recommend enough!! Made sure we had everything we needed and I had such great conversations with some will definitely see me again soon!
We were a group of 4, had a lovely experience. Definitely recommend, its a little treat. The staff is friendly and polite, theres also a mini coffee ‘shop’ inside if you get thirsty 🥰
BEFORE YOUR CLASS
Asked before you book.
What is pottery painting?
You choose a ready-made ceramic piece and decorate it however you like. We glaze it and fire it in our kiln, and it comes back a finished, food-safe keepsake. No wheel involved, the painting is all yours.
How much does pottery painting cost?
You pay for what you paint: the price depends on the piece you choose, and it covers your paints, tools, glazing, firing and VAT. A studio fee reserves your seat on top. Both vary by studio, so the current prices are listed on each studio page and at booking.
How do I pay?
Online or over the phone when you book. Anything you add on the day, an extra piece or an upgrade, you pay by card in the studio.
Where can I do pottery painting in London?
Studio 136 in Kentish Town, White City inside Westfield, and Balham in South London, plus Studio 150 in Milton Keynes. Camden (Studio 221) is a making studio: wheel and hand-building only.
Do I need experience to try the wheel?
None, wheel classes are designed for complete beginners. A 90-minute guided session with a tutor produces two thrown pieces. Available at Camden, Balham & Milton Keynes.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes, on Sip & Paint and late-night sessions. Adult sessions are 18+, and 13–17 year-olds may attend with a guardian. Drinks must be in cans, maximum two per person.
Is Social Pottery pet-friendly?
Yes, our studios are pet-friendly and your furry friend is welcome. If you are unsure whether a particular session suits them, contact the studio before you book.
How long until I get my pottery back?
Painted pottery is ready in 2–3 weeks, sooner at some studios, and we message you the moment it is. Pieces you made from clay take around 3–4 weeks, since they have to dry right through before they can be fired and glazed. You then have 30 days to collect from the studio where you made it.
Do you offer student, charity or NHS discounts?
Yes: 10% for students and registered charities, 15% for NHS teams, Tuesday to Friday and on painting sessions only. Bring a valid student ID or supporting information when you book or visit. Community organisations and larger groups, contact us directly and we will work out a group rate.
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