Classes
We offer a variety of workshops at our studio.
Taster session (throwing and/or hand-building)
5 weeks pottery workshop (Saturday)
10 weeks throwing course (typically on Wednesday & Thursday evenings)
5 weeks advanced throwing course
Nerikomi workshop (every month)
Kintsugi workshop (in person, during summer)
and more!
Available workshops
Check the calendar, where course start dates are highlighted. Click on the date (or scroll down the page) to find more about the courses.
General information about our courses can be found here.
Drop-in session is available daily except Monday. For more information and booking, please go to this page.
Nerikomi Sunday 3 sessions April ‘25
A series of 5hr sessions on Sunday afternoons purely focusing on Japanese Nerikomi technique.
Sunday 6th, 13th & 20th April, 14:00 - 18:30
Taster session (2.5hrs) Apr ‘25
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 12th April 2025
5 weeks pottery Saturday Apr - May ‘25
A flexible short course for anyone who want to learn a little more about pottery. Suitable for both beginners and intermediates.
Saturday 26 April, 3, 10, 17 & 24 May 10:30 - 13:00
Nerikomi introduction May ‘25
A one-day introductory course on creating patterns within the clay body using Japanese Nerikomi techniques.
Learn the fundamentals of layering, slicing, and assembling coloured clay to form intricate designs.
Sunday 11th May 10:30 - 17:30 with 1hr lunch break
10 weeks *Throwing* WEDNESDAY May-Jul ‘25
This course mainly focuses on the essential skills to manage and control clay on the potter’s wheel.
18:30 - 21:00 every Wednesday between 28th May and 30th July ‘25
Taster session (2.5hrs) May ‘25
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 31st May 2025
Nerikomi Sunday 3 sessions Jun ‘25
A series of 4.5hr sessions on Sunday afternoons purely focusing on Japanese Nerikomi technique.
You will learn more intricate patterns than those covered in our one-day workshop.
Sunday 1, 8, 15 June, 14:00 - 18:30
6 weeks *Throwing Beyond Basics* THURSDAY Jun '25
This flexible 6-week throwing course is designed to help you refine and expand your existing skills on the potter’s wheel.
Glazing is not included in this course, and there are no material or firing charges if you choose not to keep your work. However, if you do wish to keep your pieces, you have the option to attend a separate glazing session.
18:30 - 21:00 every Thursday between 19th June and 24th July ‘25
10 weeks *Throwing* Wednesday Mar - May ‘25
A small group throwing course focusing on the essential skills on the potter’s wheel, suitable for experienced beginner as well as complete beginners.
Every Wednesday 18:30 - 21:00 between 19th March and 21 May ‘25
Nerikomi introduction March ‘25
A one-day introductory course on creating patterns within the clay body using Japanese Nerikomi techniques.
Learn the fundamentals of layering, slicing, and assembling colored clay to form intricate designs.
Sunday 9th March 10:30 - 17:30 with 1hr lunch break
5 weeks pottery Saturday Mar -Apr ‘25
A flexible short course for anyone who want to learn a little more about pottery. Suitable for both beginners and intermediates.
Saturday 8, 15, 22, 29 March & 5 April 10:30 - 13:00
Taster session (2.5hrs) Feb ‘25
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 22nd February 2025
Nerikomi Sunday 3 sessions Feb ‘25
A series of 4.5hr sessions on Sunday afternoons purely focusing on Japanese Nerikomi technique.
You will learn more intricate patterns than those covered in our one-day workshop.
Sunday 9, 16, 23 February, 14:00 - 18:30
5 weeks *Pottery* Saturday Jan ‘25
A flexible short course for anyone who want to learn a little more about pottery. Suitable for both beginners and intermediates.
Saturday 18, 25 January 1, 8, 15 February 10:30 - 13:00
Nerikomi introduction January ‘25
A one-day introductory course on creating patterns within the clay body using Japanese Nerikomi techniques.
Learn the fundamentals of layering, slicing, and assembling colored clay to form intricate designs.
Sunday 12th January 10:30 - 17:30 with 1hr lunch break
Taster session (2.5hrs) Jan ‘25
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 11th January 2025
10 weeks *Throwing* Wednesday Jan - Mar ‘24
A small group throwing course focusing on the essential skills on the potter’s wheel, suitable for experienced beginner as well as complete beginners.
Every Wednesday 18:30 - 21:00 between 8 January and 12 March ‘25
Taster session (2.5hrs) Nov ‘24
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 23rd November 2024
Nerikomi Sunday 3 sessions Nov‘24
A series of 5hr sessions on Sunday afternoons purely focusing on Japanese Nerikomi technique.
Sunday 10, 17, 24 November, 14:00 - 19:00
5 weeks pottery Saturday October ‘24
A flexible short course for anyone who want to learn a little more about pottery. Beginners and intermediates welcome!
Saturday 19, 26 October & 2, 9, 16 November 10:30 - 13:00
Nerikomi introduction October ‘24
An introductory one-day course to the Japanese Nerikomi technique. You will learn the basics and tip in making Nerikomi patterns.
Sunday 13th October ‘24 10:30 - 17:30 with 1hr lunch break
Taster session (2.5hrs) Oct ‘24
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024
10 weeks *throwing* THURSDAY Oct - Dec '24
This course focuses on the essential throwing skills on the potter’s wheel.
Every Thursday 18:30 - 21:00 between 10 October and 12 December ‘24
Nerikomi Sunday 3 sessions September ‘24
A series of 5hr sessions on Sunday afternoons purely focusing on Japanese Nerikomi technique.
Sunday 1st, 8th & 22th September, 14:00 - 19:00
5 weeks pottery Saturday Aug-Oct ‘24
A flexible short course for anyone who want to learn a little more about pottery. Suitable for both beginners and intermediates.
Saturday 31 August, 7, 21, 28 September & 5 October 10:30 - 13:00
Please note this course skips the Saturday 14th September
Nerikomi introduction August ‘24
An introductory one-day course to the Japanese Nerikomi technique
An opportunity to learn the fundamentals of creating Nerikomi patterns.
Sunday 25th August 10:30 - 17:30 with 1hr lunch break
Glazing session
A hands-on Glazing Session for anyone needing a glazing refresher class.
This session will cover the entire process of glazing, from understanding different types of TOKOBO glazes to applying them to different shapes. Whether you're looking to improve your glazing skills or are a complete beginner, everyone is welcome. Members can attend this class for free.
This class takes place on Saturday 24th August between 10:30AM to 13:00 PM.
10 weeks *Throwing* Wednesday Aug - Oct ‘24
A small group throwing course focusing on the essential skills on the potter’s wheel, suitable for experienced beginner as well as complete beginners.
Every Wednesday 18:30 - 21:00 between 21 August and 23 October ‘24
Taster session (2.5hrs) Aug ‘24
A taster session that covers the basic hand-building and throwing for absolute beginners.
10:30 - 13:00 on Saturday 17th August 2024
Master Class with Ido Ferber - Kyusu workshop
Join us our master class to learn how to make a Kyusu teapot led by Ido Ferber. Learn more about the Japanese tea culture while mastering intricate skills required to make a Kyusu. From throwing the components to assembling with precision, each step is expertly guided. Japanese meals and tea breaks included.
Limited to 6 participants with advanced throwing skills.