Pottery Directory

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Workshops & Classes

The Ceramic Studio, Brenchley

The Ceramic Studio provides a wide range of pottery classes, taster sessions and workshops. We warmly welcome everyone, from complete beginners to experienced potters.

Clay Collective, Hackney

a shared ceramics studio for a small membership limited to 12 and a space to showcase and support artists and practitioners working with clay through a developing programme of events & projects.

Turning Earth, Highgate, Hoxton & Leyton

Turning Earth's pioneering ceramics studios are for everyone, from beginners to part-time professionals. They offer classes and open-access membership, "like gym membership for potters".

The Clay Loft, Nailsworth

Open access ceramic members studio by Tom Knowles Jackson. It is a vibrant pottery with classes run by Adrian Bates and for a regular calendar of weekend masterclasses, talks, demonstrations and workshops.

Clay @ The Fold, Bransford, Worcester

Opened in August 2023, this open access ceramic members studio is also by Tom Knowles Jackson. Classes, masterclasses, talks, demonstrations and workshops.

Clay College, Stoke

Clay College Stoke offers a skills-based, full-time ceramics course taught by potters who make a living through ceramics, something unique in the UK. The Clay College Diploma offers 14 full-time students the opportunity to study intensively for 2 years and to learn from the best of national and international potters.

Boso Pottery Studio, Hackney Downs

New pottery at the heart of creative Hackney Downs community, quality teaching in relaxing, inspiring environment.

The Kiln Rooms, London

Four open access ceramics studios in London providing a range of classes for all abilities and professional support for members

Seven Limes Potter, Manchester

A pottery teaching studio by mother-son team Wendy and Sam Andrew. Running now for over 25 years Seven Limes Pottery offers pottery classes and workshops, long-term ceramics courses and shared studio space in Manchester.

Earthworks Ceramic Studios, Brixton

Tucked away in the heart of bustling Brixton, Earthworks aims to provide a creative and inclusive space for beginners and ceramic enthusiasts to learn, create, and collaborate.

House of Kaolin Ceramics Studio, Deptford / Greenwich

Offers a range of ceramics workshops and classes for all abilities as well as memberships and private sessions. Founded by Sevak Zargarian, a Central Saint Martins graduate.

The Mud House, Brighton

An inclusive space for lovers of ceramics to come together, make, learn and develop their skills. The Mud House offer a comprehensive range of pottery classes tailored for all levels, from engaging 2-hour taster sessions to in-depth 10-week courses that dive deep into various ceramics techniques.

County Hall Pottery, London

This ceramics gallery and pottery studio opened its doors during London Craft Week in 2024. Located on London’s South Bank overlooking the River Thames, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, try their hands-on pottery classes.

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