
This is a great introduction to pottery in a small class with lots of teacher support. There is a maximum of seven students to two teachers.  That’s 3.5 students to one teacher. If you are looking for one to one attention please consider a Private Class. 

As an introduction to pottery, this class comprises of both throwing on the wheel and hand building. You will have your own dedicated wheel. We also offer beginner classes devoted solely to wheel throwing and beginner classes solely devoted to hand building. But if you just want to give everything a go in a relaxed and bright studio, then this is a perfect first step into pottery. 

This is a fun class and you will be shown how to centre your clay on the wheel, open your pot and pull up the walls. You will also be shown how to make pots using hand building techniques involving the manipulation of clay, using the hand only. These techniques are pinching, coiling and slab building.

At the end of your class you can keep your best pot which will be fired twice and glazed for you in our lovely studio white glaze. Your pot will be ready for collection three weeks after the class and the collection dates will be listed on the Sak Beh Pottery website. We don’t send out emails as many end up in spam folders or are not seen. So please remember to check the website for your collection dates.

We offer a complimentary self serve tea bar with a selection of snacks. 

*If you wish to keep a second pot there is an extra charge of £8 which partially covers the costs of trimming, firing twice and glazing the extra piece.

Happy Potting!




3hrs Pottery Taster Class

Sak Beh Studio Pottery

Guided Wheel Practice Session

Lily Zhao

Dee Puri

Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Practice Sessions

Mariam

An amazing class with a super dedicated teacher. The studio space was very pretty and was able to pick things up really easily! I'm a newbie to throwing but I can't wait to go back!!

 Pottery Taster Class

Gerie Simon

Lovely session. A friendly introduction to pottery. Cant wait for my next session. 😁

Giada Gonzalez

The course was well structured and covered all of the basics for throwing and hand building. The class overall was fun and stimulating.
The studio space is also very nice.

Belal  Aly

Phenomenal experience. Could not have been any better. 2 hours packed with action and learning. Thank you 

julia astley

Studio is lovely with a very relaxing atmosphere. Instructors are patient and clearly deeply experienced and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for anyone completely new to pottery!

Anna  Pierce

This was such an enjoyable and therapeutic experience with Tessa who was so helpful and kind throughout. I love the pots which I came home with 

Ros Gray

Beautiful pottery studio tucked away just off Stoke Newington High Street like a little oasis of calm and creativity. We learned a lot in our 2 hour taster and I can recommend it for a peaceful slice of mindfulness. It's actually a bonus that I managed to make something I was proud of! Great support from the teachers, great equipment, lovely experience!

Maggie Harte

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Very good value for what you pay.  Would definitely recommend it.

Androulla Melekis

A really excellent taster course. Really well structured and paced. It's incredible what you achieve in 2 hours. You learn a lot and create two pieces. The tutor is really patient and approachable. 

Sophie Rucker

Great workshop: 1 hour learning to throw on the wheel and then 1 hour hand with various hand techniques. Loved it! Thank you 

Maria  Volonaki 

I did the 2-hour tester session and I really enjoyed it. We were just 5 of us and was more like a private lesson. Definitely recommend.

Roshni Khatri

Lovely patient teachers, great environment - covered a lot in the 2 hours! 

Ryoko Nakamura

It was a great experience! We would love to come back for another beginner workshops :) thank you!

Margaux Martin

Amazing workshop with two teachers for a small group of people.  Friendly, patient and knowledgeable, I really recommend the studio! Thank you

Yusun Yugire

A lovely studio with great teachers. As someone who’s never done pottery before it was a brilliant introduction. Only half downside is that you can only keep one of the two pieces made (the other you need to pay for). 

Rui Costa

Great experience, great instructors. I will do it again.

Rachel Lary

I had a great experience at the Sak Beh Pottery Taster Class. The teachers are incredibly knowledge and helpful and very hands on. The space is welcoming and comfortable.  Instruction was clear and I'm looking forward to going back!

Elisabeth Werenskiold

Really lovely and informative taster session. Gorgeous studio! 

Molly Ashcroft

Brilliant class! The workshop is lovely, and there are two teachers to guide the small group. There’s an hour on the wheel and an hour hand-building, so a great mix to try both techniques out.

Patrick Owen

Great taster class, lovely teacher and cute studio, but two hours weren't sufficient to get a real taste - too little time was spent on explaining the techniques used, and there were too many people in the class to allow the teacher to spend sufficient time with each person. I'd suggest either extending the session to 3 hours, or alternatively focusing on one form of pottery rather than two. Thanks,

Georgie Boardman

We had a fantastic experience at Sak Beh pottery. The studio and vibes were really lovely. Neither of us had done any pottery before and it was a great introduction both to the wheel and hand building, the teachers were so friendly and patient. Would definitely recommend - thanks so much!

Sarah Farrington

Really great taster class to pottery. Beautiful studio and only a small class so the instructors were able to help us more! 

kara Smith

Such a beautiful space to learn in! The knowledge they shared was both helpful and made me curious for more of it. It was a fun overview of pottery. I would 100% recommend this class! 

Paul Stuart

Amazing taster pottery experience, Tessa was a great tutor both patient and very knowledgeable in the techniques of pottery making …… Highly recommend 5* 

Jenny Beck

Alessia Piras

I recently took a pottery class at Sak Beh Pottery and it was an incredibly fulfilling experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff who were eager to share their passion for pottery. Tessa was patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging, making the learning process enjoyable for everyone in the class.

The studio itself had a cozy and creative atmosphere, with plenty of space and all the necessary tools and materials readily available. Whether you're a complete beginner like me or more experienced, there's something for everyone here.

Throughout the class, I was amazed at how quickly I was able to pick up the basics of pottery making, thanks to the clear instructions and hands-on guidance provided. By the end of the session, I had created two pieces that I never thought I'd be capable of making. Looking forward to collection in 3 weeks time.

Overall, I highly recommend Tessa classes to anyone looking to explore their creative side through pottery. It's not just a class, it's an opportunity to unwind, express yourself, and discover a new hobby that brings joy and satisfaction.

Sherifah Scott

Really enjoyable taster class.  Friendly and patient teacher.   Have something in mind that you want to make for the hand build prior to the class.  I’m considering doing the longer course on the wheel.  

Rebecca Armstrong 

Had a great time at the taster session, came away with two nice pots, very clear instructions from the teachers and lovely atmosphere! 

Will  Hartley 

Really great taster course :) Would definitely recommend for anyone interested in learning about pottery. 

Katerina Arnaudova

I had such a great time at the pottery class! The teachers were fantastic, and the studio was really nice. I can't wait to go back again!

Dan Irwin

We had a rewarding and fun 2 hour intro lesson.  The time was split between the wheel and hand crafting, all with close instruction and friendly guidance from 2 experienced teachers.  The teachers are kind and patient and clearly love what they do.  A great experience.

Jon Horvath

Excellent, enjoyable class. Learnt a lot in a short space of time and very caring and attentive experts on hand to guide us through. Was bought as a birthday gift and was a fun way to try something new.

Ross Burns

Sanne Jehoul

Had a lovely taster course at Sak Beh with very good introduction to both the wheel and hand building. Came away with two bowls that are not half bad!

Beginner introduction to throwing on the wheel and hand building.

On this throwing workshop, you will learn a little about the properties of clay and the importance of wedging. You will also learn how to centre, open and pull up the walls of your pot. There will be a maximum of seven people on this throwing workshop and each person will have their own dedicated wheel for the entire length of the session. There will also be two teachers with a teacher/student ratio of 1 teacher to 3.5 students. Please note, this is a group class. If you are looking for 1 to 1 teaching (one teacher to one participant) or 1 to 2 (one teacher to two participants) then you may find that a private session works best for you.

You can keep your best pot to take home, after it has been fired and glazed for you.  Please note that the last 10 minutes of the class is dedicated to studio practice, which involves cleaning of your wheel and tools.

What happens to your pots after they have been thrown?
At the end of the workshop you will choose your best piece or pot to keep. Two days after the workshop, your pot will be turned (trimmed) on the wheel for you.  Your pot will then be put on a shelf to dry for several days. Once dry, it will be ready for it’s first bisque firing in the kiln. After the bisque fire, your pot will be glazed and once again put through the kiln, but this time for the final glaze firing. 

As you can see, your wheel throwing  experience is only a small part of a much, much longer and very labour intensive process. Turning (trimming and shaping your pot on the wheel) and glazing are all part of the making process and just as important as throwing on the wheel. 

When your work is ready for collection, usually two or three weeks after the class, you will be able to collect your pieces! Collection is from Sak Beh Pottery and the collection dates are listed on the Sak Beh Website. So please check the Sak Beh Website for your collection date by clicking the tab, collection of pots. We don’t send out emails as they tend to go to spam folders or are not read.

Due to limited shelf and storage space, pots or work that remain uncollected one month after notification will (sadly) be disposed of.

(If you wish to keep a second pot, there will be an extra charge of £8.)

We offer a complimentary self serve tea bar with a selection of snacks.


Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop

I have now done this taster lesson twice. Loved it! I'm hoping to make this a proper hobby :) Lovely teachers who welcome you with a cuppa. Beautiful new studio and and great tutoring. Highly recommended

Suzanne Reeves

Thoroughly enjoyed this taster session - the studio is beautiful and Mallory was such a brilliant instructor. She was so passionate about ceramics it was impossible not to share her enthusiasm, and she was calm, patient, and supportive throughout. I unreservedly recommend this class!

Isabelle Hanson

Sak Beh Studio is a beautiful space and Gabby is a lovely and really helpful and encouraging teacher. Great way to spend an evening..will be coming back ! 

Aaysha Sohal

A really enjoyable session. My husband and I thought that it was well organised. Rosie provides clear instructions and demonstrations - she made sure she gave everyone some individual time to help with their pottery. I was really pleased with the items I made. The venue was lovely: clean, bright and well equipped. 

Emma Thorby

Had such an amazing class with Malory,she was so thorough and really explained everything so well. A great first experience with Obby in a beautiful studio

Hazel Will

Fantastic value for money. Session started promptly with a  health and safety briefing and  instructions about throwing the  clay. Then we picked up our clay, choose a wheel and got started. It was a great learning environment and we were actively supported and instructed throughout.. I  was very happy when I picked up my two pots, which had been  fired and glazed. I  would highly recommend this taster session.

Michaela Kokavcova

Such a great class and  I hope to do more in the future , absolutely brilliant teachers ! 

Arianna Sardi

Rosie is very friendly and welcoming. She is explained very clearly all the process from start to finish to gives us instructions on what to do. She also made sure everyone got some help when needed. I would have wanted also to paint my piece after the firing, but looking forward for other sessions when that will be possible. Rosie makes pottery throwing achievable for everyone! 

SAVIOUR ALFINO

Very good class which I really enjoyed. I will recommend to others. 

Jyoti Halai

Brilliant afternoon spent learning about pottery crafting and main techniques to shape and throw. Quite a challenge but the instructor as fab! Was such a laugh and would totally do it again :)

Bushra Shaikha

I really enjoyed the workshop. The teacher was great, really enthusiastic, interested in what we were making and made sure we all ended up with something to take back from the session. I will definitely recommend this class! 5 star from me!

Christina Carè

Great class, very enjoyable! Malory was a very detailed instructor. It would have been great though if Sak Beh had a few pictures of what you wanted to achieve at each step to keep you on track (also one step - centring - wasn't on the board of steps). Otherwise great session and really appreciated the feedback along the way! Thank you :)

Danny James

The class was great! For the first 45-60 minutes we were shown the concepts and basics of throwing in a clear and comprehensive manner. We then spent about an hour and a half having a go ourselves. Gabby, the instructor, was friendly, welcoming, helpful, inclusive and gave clear direction while allowing room for creativity and error. It was exactly what I was looking for from a first session and has spurred me on to take up a five week course. Thanks!

Emily Micalizzi

Such a lovely class with a passionate and talented teacher. The studio space was so inspiring and the class size was perfect. I'm totally addicted and can't wait to go back!

ilaria niccoli

The course is was fun and I learned a lot. The teacher was very passionate and helpful. I'll definetely go back!

Laura Meadows

Such an enjoyable class, our instructor Gabbi was an amazing instructor. 
I will definitely be back for more lessons in the future. 

I took my mum for mothers day and she really enjoyed the experience too! we can't wait to go pick up our creations and see how they turned out.

Cristina Parente

anna wilton

Was back for my 3rd class, and again was so much fun. Tessa is a great teacher!

Emma Doyle

Gabby is a wonderful teacher! She has an extensive technical knowledge which allows for a very informative and insightful throwing experience. You do not feel rushed within the timeframe and are able to ask questions to get the most out of the workshop. It was a relaxed environment with no judgement and the studio is beautifully set up and organised, uncluttered and bright - a perfect creative atmosphere and I will definitely be coming back! Thank you to Gabby and Tessa for having me.

Sabrina azman

Such a lovely and supportive teacher! The number of students are perfect so everyone has equal amount of attention. The studio space is very very clean and comfortable. Go for it!

Chris Andrew Paterson

Class was overbooked and I was not given any notice or cancellation. I showed up as booked but was told I could not attend.  This is the second time something like this has happened.  I can't comment on the teaching. 

Hazel Sarah

Really informative, fun class - can recommend! 

Rebecca Killick

Such a great class. Delightful studio with wonderful facilities. Our teacher was brilliant- so patient and inspiring and clearly a true love for clay and ceramics. 

Clementine Fletcher-Smith

Great workshop, beautiful studio, incredibly useful tuition. Will come back!

Patricia Rodrigues

Really enjoyed my this workshop. Each person had their our own station (no sharing/split time), we learned a little about pottery and clay, as well as the techniques we would be using. We watched the teacher making a pot and then we applied what we learned to our piece.
At the end, everyone helped clean the stations so we also learned about the cycle of clay and how you can reclaim it, as well as the care you should have with silica dust.
The studio also offers classes if you're keen on that after the workshop.
Can't wait to pick up my piece!

Mollie Birchall

Really great class and helpful instructor. 

Choi-Ha Luu

Lovely studio! Very informative on basics and had a great time on the wheel as a beginner. Would definitely recommend!

Joyce C

Great taster experience, and good introduction to the fundamentals/basics. The instructor was very friendly and clear in her instructions, and the small group makes the experience all the more fun and engaging! 

Olivia Weightman

The class was very fun and the teachers worked were very knowledge and helpful. 

Elena Mag

Had a great time! Rosie was very patient. She talked through all the steps - excellent particularly for beginners! 

Sophie Begley

What a beautiful studio, the photos do not do it justice. 
Had a few problems with too many folks showing up for the class which the owner was not able to manage well and instead blamed Obby. Was an incredibly awkward start. 
The instructions and class were great, although the wheel throwing was more difficult that I thought it would be! The instructor was super hands on and helpful and was able to make some pots. 
They don't send you any reminders when your pots are done, you have to check their website for this - don't forget!

VE Dvs

Fantastic instructor and beautiful studio. The beginners workshop I attended was really enjoyable with a lovely vibe. The instruction and modelling was perfect for absolute beginners. It’s a bit of a shame that the pots are glazed for you and that you’re only allowed to keep one - I hadn’t realised this beforehand - but do understand given time constraints. I’d love to come back for more sessions! 

Ernest Lim

Great introduction to wheel spinning. Would've liked better timekeeping!

Violet Barrows

Such a nice instructor ! She went though everything so thoroughly and helped when needed but also allowed you to just have fun with it. Perfect for people who have never done something like it! X

Alicia Barry

It was our first time throwing and we loved it! Rosie is a really amazing teacher, she talks through everything so clearly and gives lots of help if you're not so confident. Highly recommended!

Nico Catro

Really great workshop, the studio is warm, clean, and cozy! Would highly recommend to anyone, found throwing really hard and satisfying at the same time.

Sofie Onderbeke

Great teacher who taught us a lot of techniques during a 3hours pottery session. Pretty studio where they respect all materials and are eco-friendly. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested and wants to learn more! 

Becky Wise

My first time throwing--we learnt all the important stages and I really enjoyed the process! Can't wait to pick up my pot. 

Rollo Martin

Really good fun. Great teacher and nice studio 👏

Lena Drapella

Felicity 'Flick'

This workshop was honestly one of the most enjoyable things I’ve done in a while! It offered the perfect amount of teaching and hands-on practical experience so that you could get use to throwing in the time provided. I would 100% recommend it to anyone thinking about trying this art form out!

Dominique Sleet

It was a fun afternoon and the instructor was very knowledgeable but I would have liked more time actually  playing with the clay as we only got two attempts on the wheel.

marie lacaze

It was a very lovely experience. The teacher gave us very clear explanations. I really did appreciate the fact that the place was absolutely spotless.
I only wish we could have done more trial by our self at the end (and a little less cleaning- even if i don't mind at all eheh :) )
I do highly recommend it!
See you soon!

Camila Sanchez

It was so much fun! we learned the basics and were able to keep the piece we loved. Also loved that they taught us about the importance of mindfulness with clay, making sure we don't waste it as we wash our hands in the sink.

ula R

Rebecca Wise

A fantastic way to get into throwing- my first experience and one I'd love to try again. We learnt the theory and tried out each step, a wonderful way to spend a sunday afternoon!

Calli Field

Great way to try out throwing. Mallory was super helpful and knowledgable. Would recommend if you want to give pottery a go

Richard Osorio

A brilliant workshop in a lovely environment with a great and encouraging teacher.

Stephanie Au

Amazing experience! Went for my birthday with my friends and the instructor was so friendly and professional! Made it so much more fun. Highly recommend

VIKTORIA Ivan

Eloise was a great instructor and the studio is really cool and neat. The theory/practice ratio was good and the effort they put in the pieces after is impressive. Can't wait to pick up my final piece!

Joanne Murdock

I never expected to be able to actually throw a piece! So happy with what I made. The leader of the class was so nice and helpful and the studio was lovely 

Philip Roberts

Lots of fun, great teacher and we’ll definitely be back

Tasha Tan

The instructor was intimidating, every time I made a mistake she would say that “well this is not good because you’ve done this wrong again”. It made me feel insecure and useless as it was my first time doing it. Also, the class ended 30minutes earlier that stated. I was surprised that we could only take 1 of our creations home and an additional £3.50 will be charged if u want to take more than that. I have seen many other places that allows us to take 4 of our pieces home for free. Not worth £50 for the service and the fact that it was less than 3 hours.

None None

I can't rate the experience this time as we were not able to participate. I had booked to attend the class with a friend but there was something wrong with the booking system and we were turned away at the door.  We received a refund but the class was booked far in advance and it was disappointing not to be able to take part in the class as we had travelled to get there. 

Attended with friends.  Was a fun two hours we made two pots and picked them up a few weeks later. Great if you have had no experience.

Lisa O’Dea

Kim Vanopstal

Good class, with detailed instructions and lots of one-on-one teaching time. Very clean space! 

C West

I really enjoyed this workshop! It was informative and great fun. The class was nice and small so we all had a chance to learn and get tips from the teacher, who offered clear guidance when needed but didn't interfere. I'd definitely recommend it for a fun afternoon of trying something new!

Emma Jane

Rosie was lovely and very patient with all of us! Happy with what we made and can’t wait to visit again

Anne

Great course! Very thorough instructions from a very lovely, patient teacher, who helped all of us on the course throw some really quite impressive (for beginners!) mugs. bowls and vases on the wheel. Highly recommend!

Maya Sudarmana

Really enjoyed the class and the teacher was very helpful and thorough in explaining the whole process. 

Annie Ng

There was a lot of solid time in the wheel. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Be aware however that there isnt an opportunity to put handles on your cups unless you take the 6 or 12 week course. 

Nadia Mokhlesi

Had a brilliant morning workshop learning to throw pottery. Very friendly and knowledgable teacher, and a beautiful studio to work in. Had time to make 3 pieces x some better than others!! Would 100% recommend the class. 

Alona Malinovska

We had a great teacher; it was extremely interesting to learn about pottery. The workshop was engaging and I'd recommend it to anyone interested in wheel throwing.

Diane Enever

We had a great time on our 3 hour course. The setting it very relaxing, clean and inviting. The teacher was very informative and helped when we needed it but also let us make mistakes so we could learn how to rectify then. Really enjoyed it.

This is a 2 hour throwing workshop. Beginners and intermediate throwers are welcome. 

Pottery Taster Class

Age Requirement