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Pottery Taster Class

4.8(30 reviews)
Beginner introduction to throwing on the wheel and hand building.
Hackney
In-person
£45 pp
2hrs
Beginner
Next available date:30th March 2024
What happens in this class?

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…

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Things to remember

Working with clay can be very messy so it is worth bearing this in mind when deciding what to wear.

Latest Reviews
4.8(30 reviews)
undefined - 25 March 2024
Had a great time at the taster session, came away with two nice pots, very clear instructions from the teachers and lovely atmosphere!
undefined - 21 March 2024
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.
Alessia Piras - 4 March 2024
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.
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Booking Options
2hrs class1 class
£45
Private BookingFor groups of 5 to 6 guests
£45
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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
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Your Teacher

Sak Beh Studio Pottery was founded by Tessa Robinson, who lives and works in London. Her idea was to create a comfortable, homey place to work and be creative. Situated in a very busy and central location, just off Stoke Newington High Street, the studio is a drop of calm in a very fast moving world.

Tessa trained in Fine Art, specialising in sculpture (modelling in clay). On completion of a three year Post Graduate Course at the Royal Academy of Arts, Tessa set up a studio in Hackney. The transition from sculptor to potter came many years later whilst…

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Class Location
Sak Beh Studio Pottery
Hackney
3 Garnham Street
Stoke Newington
N16 7JA
London

Reviews

undefined - 25 March 2024
Had a great time at the taster session, came away with two nice pots, very clear instructions from the teachers and lovely atmosphere!
undefined - 21 March 2024
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.
Alessia Piras - 4 March 2024
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.
Jenny Beck - 26 February 2024
Great fun
Paul Stuart - 11 February 2024
Amazing taster pottery experience, Tessa was a great tutor both patient and very knowledgeable in the techniques of pottery making …… Highly recommend 5*
Kara - 11 February 2024
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!
Sarah Farrington - 5 February 2024
Really great taster class to pottery. Beautiful studio and only a small class so the instructors were able to help us more!
Georgie Boardman - 4 February 2024
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!
Sharon - 20 November 2023
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,
Molly Ashcroft - 19 November 2023
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.
Elisabeth Werenskiold - 19 November 2023
Really lovely and informative taster session. Gorgeous studio!
Rachel Lary - 14 November 2023
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!
Rui Costa - 30 October 2023
Great experience, great instructors. I will do it again.
Yusun - 21 October 2023
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).
Margaux Martin - 10 September 2023
Amazing workshop with two teachers for a small group of people. Friendly, patient and knowledgeable, I really recommend the studio! Thank you
Ryoko Nakamura - 4 September 2023
It was a great experience! We would love to come back for another beginner workshops :) thank you!
Roshni - 9 July 2023
Lovely patient teachers, great environment - covered a lot in the 2 hours!
Maria Volonaki - 7 May 2023
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.
Sophie Rucker - 16 April 2023
Great workshop: 1 hour learning to throw on the wheel and then 1 hour hand with various hand techniques. Loved it! Thank you
Androulla Melekis - 2 April 2023
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.
Maggie Harte - 1 April 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Very good value for what you pay. Would definitely recommend it.
Ros Gray - 12 March 2023
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!
Anna Pierce - 17 December 2022
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
julia - 14 November 2022
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!
Belal Aly - 6 November 2022
Phenomenal experience. Could not have been any better. 2 hours packed with action and learning. Thank you
Giada Gonzalez - 8 October 2022
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.
Gerie Simon - 11 September 2022
Lovely session. A friendly introduction to pottery. Cant wait for my next session. 😁
Mariam - 27 February 2020
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!!
None - 21 April 2019
Okay.
Lily - 26 March 2019
Good, Clean Facilities