Pottery Classes
in London

Pottery is the art of making objects from clay by shaping it with your hands (hand-building) or on a spinning wheel (wheel throwing). Your piece is then dried and fired to become ceramic.

Most beginner pottery classes in London are in East or Central London. The Slightly Curious Studio is NW London's pottery studio, in Alperton (4 minutes from the tube). All our classes are designed for anyone. No experience needed, small groups (6–12 max), and founder-led teaching by Sampada Gurung, featured on Channel 4's Great Pottery Throw Down

Pottery is one of London's better date night ideas — hands-on, you talk while making, and you both leave with something you made together. Our 2-hour wheel throwing class and 3-hour beginner workshop are popular for couples. Private 2-person sessions are also available from £100. Studio is canal-side in NW London, 4 minutes from Alperton tube.

Pottery classes in London typically range from £45 to £120 per session. At The Slightly Curious Studio:

- Beginner pottery workshop (3 hours): £60
- Pottery wheel throwing class (2 hours): £80
- 5-week pottery course: £260 (around £52 per session)
- Private pottery class: from £100

All materials and tools are included. Firing and glazing is optional at £6 per piece.

Yes — we host hen party pottery in London for groups of 6 to 12. The studio is yours for the session, BYO prosecco, aprons provided. Hen pottery is increasingly popular because it's memorable, photogenic, and the bride goes home with something she actually keeps. Get in touch with your preferred dates for a quote.

Our pottery classes in London range from 2 hours (focused wheel throwing class) to 3 hours (beginner workshop combining wheel and hand-building). The 5-week course is 5 weekly sessions of 2 hours each. Private classes typically run 2 hours but can be tailored to your group.

No experience needed — all levels welcome. The workshop is perfect for anyone curious about learning pottery. If you’re booking for someone under 10, please contact us first.

• Wheel throwing is shaping clay on a spinning pottery wheel—great for smooth, round pieces like cups, bowls, and vases.
  
• Hand-building is shaping clay by hand without a wheel—ideal for more free-form or sculptural pieces, like plates, planters, tiles, and decorative items.

You can make your own handmade, customised piece that’s truly one of a kind. it’s totally up to you what you create, but popular pieces include cups/mugs, bowls, plates, vases, planters, and trinket dishes.

• Introduction to Pottery (3 hours): a mix of wheel throwing + hand-building — ideal if you want to try a bit of everything.

• Wheel-Only (2 hours): focused time on the pottery wheel — great for complete beginners or a refresher.
• Drop in session: A casual, flexible pottery session where you can drop in and make your own piece with tutor support available throughout.
• Longer course : A longer course is a multi-week programme where you learn the basics of the pottery wheel step-by-step, with time to practise, improve, and create your own pieces with ongoing tutor support.

Bookings can be made online via our booking platform. Gift cards and special bookings can be arranged via email.

Ages 5+ are welcome. If anyone is under 10, please contact us before booking.

Yes — we offer private pottery workshops for birthdays, special events, hen parties, and corporate events. Private group bookings can be arranged (minimum group size requirements apply).

Regular Pottery Workshop

Classes - Saturday & Sunday 11am and 3pm session. 

Priviate Classes -  Flexible dates  

Unfortunately, you can’t take your pottery home on the day as it needs firing to become ceramic. Optional firing/glazing is £6 per piece, ready to collect in 3–4 weeks.

Your pottery pieces will be ready to collect in around 4 weeks. We’ll email you a link to book a collection slot. Work is held for one month before disposal—contact us if you need alternatives or haven’t heard after 4 weeks. Or our glaze page has the collection details.

Gift cards purchased on our website can be redeemed by booking via email. Gift cards bought through the booking platform must be redeemed on the platform. No refunds. Valid for 1 year.

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little clay on — aprons are provided. All materials and equipment are included. Please tie back long hair, and keep nails short (especially for the wheel).

Yes — bookings made via the booking platform can be changed there. Direct bookings can be changed by email. We require 14 days’ notice to change a booking; for emergencies, please contact us.

• Public transport: Nearest stations are Alperton (Piccadilly line) and Hanger Lane (Central line).
• By car: Search The Slightly Curious Studio or Hatton Road, HA0 1QL on Google Maps.

Finding the studio:
We’re on the 2nd floor of Venice House (Artist Studio Company). The entrance is on the right side of the building. Ring the bell for “The Slightly Curious” (or call us) to be let in—please allow a few minutes for someone to come down and open the door.

Parking options (please allow extra time for parking):

• Limited On-site parking: via the Sippy app (location 301307). Please be aware there is ANPR camera.
• Free on-street parking: Carlyon Road (a few minutes’ walk) on weekends and non-event days.
• Pay & display: Alperton Sainsbury’s opposite the studio (via the JustPark app).