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.
Six-week beginner wheel course at Balham — small groups, all materials and firing included.
Learn the wheel from scratch in South London — a six-week beginner course at our Balham studio that takes you from your first ball of clay to your own glazed pieces. Guided by our studio team, you’ll learn to wedge and centre clay, throw simple forms, trim and finish them, and glaze your favourites at the end of the course.
Each week builds on the last in a small, relaxed group, so the wheel stops feeling like a mystery and starts feeling like yours. No experience needed — just curiosity and clothes that can meet some clay.
Course details
Duration: six weekly classes of 2 hours
Cost: £260, with all materials and firing included
Where: our Balham full studio, two minutes from Balham station
Start dates: day and time options at booking
Good to know
Your finished pieces are ready for collection two to three weeks after the last class, and we hold them for 30 days once we let you know they're ready.
First time with us? Our pottery course FAQs cover the week-by-week flow, glazing and firing, missed classes and collection.
