People’s Pottery Classes in London

A Welcoming, Creative Space for All Levels

Join our regular group pottery classes, run in a peaceful, long established and well cared for ceramics workshop in Deptford, South London. Relax and enjoy the power of the clay, make your own hand-made wares, decorative pieces and special gifts for your loved ones.

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Spring Term: 6 January – 28 March 2026

Tuesday 6:30 – 9pm | Thursday 10:30am – 1pm | Friday 11am – 1:30pm

  Saturday 10:30am – 1pm

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All classes cost £480 for12 weeks of sessions (including all materials and firings). Next term bookings open on 28 October 2025.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list for notifications about later pottery classes in London, please send us a message via the contact page or sign up here.

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At the adult People’s Pottery Class, beginners will be introduced to various methods of using clay to produce functional and artistic works. We will be exploring techniques like pinching, slab building, coiling, press-moulding, throwing and turning, slip decoration and glazing. Sessions will start with a demonstration of a technique and follow with plentiful making time.

If you have some previous experience in ceramics making, these classes will be a great opportunity to build upon your skills and learn more. You can work on more advanced projects and develop pieces that demand more time and consideration, and make use of a supportive making environment. We encourage students to investigate new ideas, techniques and the work of contemporary and historical makers.

We will make functional items such as bowls, pots, jugs and dishes as well as experimental sculptural works and tiles. Join us on this journey!

All materials and firings are included in the price.

We run three 12-week courses during the term time and a short 6-week term in summer.

If you are keen to continue your practice with us after attending People’s Pottery Classes, check out our Open Access Studio page for joining information.

Techniques we can facilitate at our Pottery Classes:
Pinching
slab building
coiling
press-moulding
throwing and turning
slip decoration
glazing
And many more…

If you have any questions about pottery classess, do not hesitate to get in touch, we are always happy to hear from you.