Studio 136
Kentish Town, NW1
- All-in
- From £28
- Pieces
- From £23
- Studio fee
- £5 per person
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 10:30am–9:30pm · Sun 10:30am–6pm · Mon closed
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?pick your craft
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Pottery painting in London
Pottery painting in London costs from £{allin} per person all-in at our three studios in Kentish Town, Westfield White City and Balham: the piece you choose plus the studio fee, with paints, glazing and firing included. Pick from 300+ ready-made ceramic pieces and paint at your own pace. We glaze it, fire it in our own kiln, and message you when it is ready. No experience needed, and walk-ins are welcome.
3London studios
£23all-in, piece + fee
2–3weeks to collect
WHERE TO PAINT
Three studios, three neighbourhoods
Each one prices its own pieces and keeps its own hours. Pick the one you can actually get to. The studio page has the map, the door and the full timetable.
No booking needed for painting at any of them, though Saturdays fill up. How walk-ins work →
White City
Westfield London, W12 · in Westfield
- All-in
- From £23
- Pieces
- £18–£60
- Studio fee
- £5 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days · Mon & Wed from 1:30pm · Sat 10:30am–8:30pm · Sun 11am–6pm
Balham
South London, SW12 9AZ · 2 min from Balham stn
- All-in
- From £23
- Pieces
- £18–£60
- Studio fee
- £5 per person
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 10am–10pm · Sun 10am–8pm
WHAT IT COSTS
Paint your own pottery: you pay for the piece you paint
From £{allin} all-in: your piece plus the studio fee, and nothing is added at the till. There is no class fee and no per-hour charge. You choose a piece of Italian bisque, and its price covers your paints, tools, glazing, firing and VAT. The studio fee is {fee} for daytime painting and reserves your seat. Pieces start at £{pieces_from} and go up with size, to £{pieces_to} for the largest. The full range is on the shelf when you arrive.
- Italian bisque ceramics, over 300 shapes on the shelf
- Paints, brushes, stencils and tools
- Glazing and firing in our own kiln
- Guidance from the studio team whenever you want it
- Ready in 2–3 weeks, then 30 days to collect
- 01Pick your pieceOver 300 to choose from: mugs, bowls, plant pots, money boxes, plates.
- 02Paint itTake as long as you like. Beginners and children are the normal case, not the exception.
- 03Leave it with usWe glaze it and fire it. The colours come out of the kiln brighter than they went in.
- 04Collect itWe message you the moment it is ready, and you book a collection slot online.
ALSO IN LONDON
Other ways to paint here
Sip & Paint
Bring your own drinks and paint into the evening. 18+, cans only, two per person.
See Sip & Paint →Date night
Two seats at a late-night or Sip & Paint session. Paint each other a piece and swap when they come back glazed.
Plan a date night →Hen parties
A reserved table, your own drinks and something to take home. Private painting tables from 20 guests.
See hen parties →Kids
Children paint any day at all three studios, and birthday parties come with a table, a host and the clean-up.
See pottery for kids →Team workshops
Painting sessions for teams, in one of the studios or brought to your office.
See corporate →Rather work in clay?
Wheel throwing and hand-building for complete beginners, at Camden, Balham and White City.
See pottery classes in London →why people love us
Reviews from curious hands.
★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 4.6 · 1,000+ Google reviews across 5 studios
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.
Social Pottery helped us organize a beautiful pottery painting workshop for 30 students! Everyone had a great time. Chloe was especially helpful through the process, and extremely accommodating to all our requests! A must do for anyone looking for a nice decompression workshop!
KADRA made us feel so welcomed and gave us a tutorial at the beginning. She kept on checking up on us too. I ordered a hot chocolate with oat milk and it was really nice. Overall wholesome vibe 😊. Will 100% recommend this to friends and will come again🙌🏾🥳
Such a lovely Sunday afternoon spent here. Ying was so lovely and so helpful- she made sure we were happy, had what we needed, and ensured even when she left that we had everything. Would totally recommend!
Came here twice in the space of two weeks!!! Just shows how much I love this place , the staff are all incredible and so friendly I couldn’t recommend enough!! Made sure we had everything we needed and I had such great conversations with some will definitely see me again soon!
We were a group of 4, had a lovely experience. Definitely recommend, its a little treat. The staff is friendly and polite, theres also a mini coffee ‘shop’ inside if you get thirsty 🥰
PAINTING IN LONDON
Prices, booking and the rest
What is pottery painting?
You choose a ready-made ceramic piece and decorate it however you like. We glaze it and fire it in our kiln, and it comes back a finished, food-safe keepsake. No wheel involved, the painting is all yours.
How much does pottery painting cost?
You pay for what you paint: the price depends on the piece you choose, and it covers your paints, tools, glazing, firing and VAT. A studio fee reserves your seat on top. Both vary by studio, so the current prices are listed on each studio page and at booking.
How do I pay?
Online or over the phone when you book. Anything you add on the day, an extra piece or an upgrade, you pay by card in the studio.
Where can I do pottery painting in London?
Studio 136 in Kentish Town, White City inside Westfield, and Balham in South London, plus Studio 150 in Milton Keynes. Camden (Studio 221) is a making studio: wheel and hand-building only.
Do I need experience to try the wheel?
None, wheel classes are designed for complete beginners. A 90-minute guided session with a tutor produces two thrown pieces. Available at Camden, Balham & Milton Keynes.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes, on Sip & Paint and late-night sessions. Adult sessions are 18+, and 13–17 year-olds may attend with a guardian. Drinks must be in cans, maximum two per person.
Is Social Pottery pet-friendly?
Yes, our studios are pet-friendly and your furry friend is welcome. If you are unsure whether a particular session suits them, contact the studio before you book.
How long until I get my pottery back?
Painted pottery is ready in 2–3 weeks, sooner at some studios, and we message you the moment it is. Pieces you made from clay take around 3–4 weeks, since they have to dry right through before they can be fired and glazed. You then have 30 days to collect from the studio where you made it.
Do you offer student, charity or NHS discounts?
Yes: 10% for students and registered charities, 15% for NHS teams, Tuesday to Friday and on painting sessions only. Bring a valid student ID or supporting information when you book or visit. Community organisations and larger groups, contact us directly and we will work out a group rate.
Do I need to book?
Not for pottery painting: Kentish Town, Westfield White City, Balham and Milton Keynes all take walk-ins, though Saturdays fill up, so book ahead then. Wheel and hand-building sessions run with a tutor and are booking-only.
Is this paint your own pottery?
Yes. You choose a ready-made ceramic piece (a mug, a plate, a bowl, a planter), paint it with our underglazes, and we glaze and fire it in the studio kiln. It comes back food-safe in two to three weeks.
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