Best pottery painting: Our pick of the best pottery painting spots in London
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Whether you're looking to pick up a new hobby or expand your list of 'things to do in London', pottery painting is an ideal way to while away a Saturday afternoon in the capital city. With plenty of venues across London — including north and south of the river as well as east, west and central — pottery painting is an accessible activity, wherever you're based.
Ideal for beginners and craft aficionados alike, pottery painting sessions are a great way to unwind, whether you're enjoying a session with your pal, heading on a first date or spending some quality time alone. What's more, plenty of venues offer drinks (and even snacks!) as part of the package price, while others include a BYO option. If that's not your thing, you can also enjoy an alcohol-free experience — which makes pottery painting an ideal activity to have on your roster.
Feeling tempted to try pottery painting? You're in luck. We've done all the hard work for you to round up 10 of the very best pottery painting venues in London. And, as if that wasn't enough, we're bringing you all the details you need to know ahead of your visit. Think: price, location, what's included and how to book. You can thank us later!
Social Pottery - North London
Offering everything from wholesome daytime painting sessions to late-night BYOB events, Social Pottery is one of London's best known pottery painting spots — and for good reason.
Price: £5 class booking fee, plus the cost of your chosen ceramic (payable at the studio). Ceramics start at £20, and there are over 300 to choose from!
What's included: 2-hour pottery painting slot, over 20 paint colours to choose from, an on-site artist to help with your designs. Drinks and snacks are not included as these are BYO.
Location: 136-138 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB
Clay Time - North London
Whether it's a cereal bowl or a side plate, a vase, a teapot or otherwise, Clay Time has heaps of ready-made ceramics waiting to be adorned with your artwork.
Price: £7 studio deposit (plus the cost of your pottery item on the day).
What's included: An hour and 45 minutes in the studio, plus paints, glazing and firing.
Location: 168 Blackstock Road, Islington, London, N5 1HA
Bonbon Pottery - East London
As if the name isn't cute enough, Bonbon Pottery has the prettiest pastel decor to match. As well as pottery painting, this studio offers pottery taster workshops and seasonal classes.
Price: £5 deposit, plus the cost of your chosen ceramic (payable at the studio). If you want to BYO food and drink, this incurs an additional £5 per person.
What's included: 1.5-hour pottery painting slot (extra time is available for a fee), plus paints and glazing/firing.
Location: 3 Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2PG
Creative Biscuit - East London
Head to Creative Biscuit's late-night painting club for an evening of arty fun. Choose ceramics from cups to vases, plates and cake stands — and, if you want to have a go at clay making, that's an option as well (for an additional fee)!
Price: £4 studio fee, plus the cost of your chosen ceramic (payable at the studio).
What's included: Paints are included (and clay, if you choose that option). Food is available to purchase on-site, and you're welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.
Location: 61 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1JJ
Emma's Pottery Parlour - South London
Whether you want to spend a wholesome Saturday afternoon with the kids or enjoy an adults-only evening, Emma's Pottery Parlour offers just that. The monthly adults-only sessions run for 2.5-hours and you're welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (sans any corkage fees).
Price: £10 ticket fee (includes £5 off the pottery item of your choice on the night).
What's included: Variety of paints and stencils, plus on-site art assistants and glazing.
Location: 105 Station Road, West Wickham, Bromley, BR4 0PX
The Find Store - South London
As well as its pottery making classes and wheel throwing workshops, The Find Store's pottery painting sessions are a hit with South Londoners. Pssst, keep an eye out for the next bottomless pizza and pottery event...
Price: £6 studio fee (plus the cost of your chosen ceramic on the day).
What's included: Your studio fee covers the glazing, paints and firing costs. However, you can paint as many pieces as you want with one studio fee. Drinks and snacks are not included, but can be purchased on-site.
Location: 133 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8RA
Pottery Studio LDN - South London
Located in North Greenwich's Design District (how fitting!?) Pottery Studio LDN is the ideal place to while away a Saturday afternoon with friends. Oh, and did we mention how obsessed we are with the rustic decor?
Price: £6 studio fee (plus the cost of your chosen ceramic on the day, which ranges from £10 to £50).
What's included: 2-hour use of the studio, paints, glaze and firing. BYO is welcomed, too!
Location: Unit 1.3, Building A4, 10 Monro Way, London, SE10 0EJ
Pottery Cafe - West London
At the Pottery Cafe in Fulham, you're guaranteed good vibes from the moment you walk through the quaint entrance. Inside, you'll find space for 50 painters, and the on-site staff are barista trained, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee (and a freshly-baked cookie) while you get your art on.
Price: £7.95 per painter, per session, plus the cost of your chosen pottery piece.
What's included: Session fee covers all materials on the day, and the glazing and firing process. Drinks and snacks are not included (or BYO) as these can be purchased on-site.
Location: 735 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5UL
M.Y.O - Central London
Creativity knows no limits at M.Y.O (that's Make Your Own), which offers everything from lino printing workshops to candle painting classes and, of course, pottery painting sessions!
Price: £45
What's included: 2.5 hours of pottery painting along with all the materials and equipment needed, plus one large (or two medium or three small) items to paint. Glazing and kiln firing of your pottery post-workshop is also included. Drinks aren't provided, but you can BYO!
Location: 82 Redcross Way, London, SE1 1HA
Token Studio - Central London
Ideally located in central London (see: London Bridge), Token Studio is the destination for crafty classes — they even run a make your own lipstick session! Best of all? You can BYO.
Price: £32 (includes one pottery piece which may be a mug, plate, bowl or another item from the studio).
What's included: 1.5-hour studio session, one pottery piece, plus paints.
Location: 76 Druid Street, London, SE1 2AN
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