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Building a foundation on all ceramic techniques - 6 week course (London)
5(29 reviews)
Learn the foundations of ceramics within 6 evening workshops.Beginner
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What is the refund and rescheduling policy?
If we are given 7 or more days notice, we will reschedule you to future class.
If we are given 6 or less days notice, we are unable to offer you a refund or reschedule as this is not enough time to resell your place. We do however allow you to send any friend or family member of your choice to the class in your place.
We have a no refunds policy, due to our business being tiny! We hope you understand.
If I miss a class, can I have a catch up class?
We need you to be sure you can attend the 6 consecutive classes each week!
We can try to accommodate you as best we can as we usually have two simultaneous 6 week course classes running weekly (Mondays and Tuesdays at 6pm). We try to fill them up as best we can to our capacity, so if the classes are full, we will not be able to fit you in and you will have to miss that specific class. We suggest getting a friend or family member to fill your space for you if you cannot attend and we cannot put you in another class.
Can I lock my bike up or park my car at the studio?
Yes you can, we have parking outside our studio and bike stands outside too.
Latest Reviews
5(29 reviews)
Josephine Chen - 21 February 2024
Attending the 'Building a Foundation on All Ceramic Techniques - 6 Week Course' was an enjoyable experience. The comprehensive curriculum covered everything from hand-building to glazing with expertise. The instructors were supportive, fostering a creative environment that enhanced my skills and confidence in ceramics. Highly recommend for enthusiasts at any level.
James Ma - 19 February 2024
The 6 week foundational course is excellent! Firstly, my teacher Lenny is fabulous. She's very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. The 6 weeks course goes through each of the foundational skills. You won't come out a master of any of them, but it opens your mind up to the possibilities. It also gives you a toolbox of terminologies and starting points from which you can further your practice should you choose to go to "open access". I thoroughly enjoyed my 6 weeks course.
Kaori Cabrera-Ota - 29 November 2023
Had a really lovely time in the course, learned loads and Lenny is such a great teacher. Definitely recommend :)
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Josephine Chen - 21 February 2024
Attending the 'Building a Foundation on All Ceramic Techniques - 6 Week Course' was an enjoyable experience. The comprehensive curriculum covered everything from hand-building to glazing with expertise. The instructors were supportive, fostering a creative environment that enhanced my skills and confidence in ceramics. Highly recommend for enthusiasts at any level.
James Ma - 19 February 2024
The 6 week foundational course is excellent! Firstly, my teacher Lenny is fabulous. She's very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. The 6 weeks course goes through each of the foundational skills. You won't come out a master of any of them, but it opens your mind up to the possibilities. It also gives you a toolbox of terminologies and starting points from which you can further your practice should you choose to go to "open access". I thoroughly enjoyed my 6 weeks course.
Kaori Cabrera-Ota - 29 November 2023
Had a really lovely time in the course, learned loads and Lenny is such a great teacher. Definitely recommend :)
Matt Taylor - 23 August 2023
Stephanie and Lenny are just super fun people to be around and clearly love what they do. Their studio is a great learning space for new artists.
naomi buck - 23 July 2023
I have really enjoyed the 6 week course, I have learnt lots of different techniques and I found the classes to be really informative. The classes are for all levels and I met some lovely people! Would highly recommend :)
yiru qian - 26 June 2023
Lenny, my tutor, is the BEST! She is nice and patient, informative, and very helpful. She pays attention to everyone's work and provides just the right amount of help that doesn't take away the fun of making things but helps to solve the problem that I had to achieve what I want to make.
Gillian Smith - 4 June 2023
Great opportunity to learn different techniques. Mely was a fab teacher, so patient and helpful. I made good progress building on the taster session. Thank you.
Julia Ouzia - 12 April 2023
Did the taster and the first week of the workshop and really value the space to explore my creativity :).
Eva - 11 April 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed my first class of the 6 week Building a Foundation course, I'm already looking forward to going back next week.
Arlene Barclay - 13 March 2023
I had my first day at the 6 week course and loooovvveddd it. I already went for the taster day, and both have been amazing. We dived deep into all the basics of clay and ceramics, made a slip cast cup and a pinching cup. mel was amazing for both. thank you so much :))
Rosa Ficarra - 28 February 2023
Great and lovely
Louise Sun - 28 February 2023
Classroom is warm and stylish. Teacher Melly is so kind and professional. Such a nice experience to study again with friend . Definitely looking forward to learning more and seeing the results with The Ceramicists!
Teo Leimanis - 23 February 2023
The six-week introductory course was great! So many different techniques and approaches were covered. The groups were friendly and teachers very knowledgable. Thank you! Highly recommend.
Elena - 15 February 2023
Perfect environment for aspiring potters to start learning the craft. The 6 week foundation course was well structured, covering all aspects of ceramics, even a bit of slip casting. Lenny was knowledgeable, fun and welcoming and made us feel at home.
Stephanie Busson - 2 November 2022
I've just completed the 6 weeks foundation on all ceramics techniques and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was really fun and relaxed and teachers are amazing. It's incredible how much you can learn and make in just a few sessions, the course is very comprehensive and I now feel confident to experiment more on my own and look forward to continue using the studio in open access.
Ines De la Peña - 31 October 2022
I had such a lovely time doing pottery here! Meli is the best teacher, knowledgeable, patient and supportive. I found the class very well balanced, because I learnt a lot but also found it super relaxing and fun. I really recommend it! Thanks Meli :)
Scarlett - 20 September 2022
Really lovely class and teachers. Relaxed but plenty of instruction, and affordable too (compared with other courses out there!) Enjoyed every second and will be back!
Agnieszka Osiadacz - 23 August 2022
I absolutely love these workshops! There's a great balance between learning and fun, we get guidance and knowledge, but then have freedom to explore and experiment. We're learning a variety of techniques so I can explore the more artistic ideas, while learning the basics as well. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in ceramics! And the team are just lovely, approachable, knowledgeable and very helpful. Thank you!
Benjamin Scott - 16 August 2022
Fantastic course led by professionals in a laid back setting. Having an absolute blast. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to try something different and feel like a kid again playing with clay!
Lizzy Tuudah - 17 May 2022
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the six-week ceramics course which has been led by great teachers in a friendly and fun environment. I would highly recommend this course!
Oliver Andraos - 17 May 2022
I absolutely loved this course. Was a highlight to my week every week.
I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn the basics of ceramics and you'll end up with around 6-8 pieces of your own work to take home finished and glazed at the end of it.
Alice Ongaro - 16 May 2022
The course was amazing. Our teacher Lenny was lovely.
Rachel Munro - 16 May 2022
Highly recommend the beginning course! I learnt a lot and had a lot of fun. The teaching is fun and really good, not too serious. The studio is good vibes!
Maria Jimenez - 6 April 2022
Such a fun course, and great space. Loved every session!
Dominic Green - 5 April 2022
Absolutely amazing six week foundation course taking you through all the main techniques. Stephanie is an incredible teacher and was very patient with all my questions. So addicted I'll now be attending more often to continue my ceramics journey. Thank you Steph and gang!
Lacey - 4 April 2022
My classes at The Ceramicists have been really informative and enjoyable. Stephanie is a great teacher with a fun and calming presence. We learnt a range of techniques and the workshop is set up well for groups. I’d definitely recommend this course and book more classes in the future.
Angela Vivien Dang - 4 April 2022
The most amazing course I’ve ever attended!
Not as easy as it looks, but definitely fun. Mondays turned from one of the worst days of the week to being my favourite!
Stephanie has created a space for us to explore different techniques over the space of just 6 weeks, but this love for ceramics will last forever!
Thanks Stephanie for being such a sensational teacher.
Kristina L - 1 December 2021
I really enjoyed the 6 weeks ceramics course and getting to try out various techniques how to create something out of clay. I liked an element of surprise in the end when trying to find my pieces after glazing, as the colours turn out completely different than expected! Furthermore I discovered a lot of new music while being on course and had fun and got inspiration from all in the group. If you are in doubt, just sign up and give it a go!:-)
Carina - 21 September 2020
Fantastic in every sense. Perfect teaching skills and the class in general is just so much fun. Highly recommended.