Beginner Pottery class in West Hampstead

I really enjoyed learning various techniques and spending time learning something completely new. There were a couple of things that make me hesitant to recommend this workshop - the confirmation emails beforehand had stated that we'd be wearing masks indoors, but Freya encouraged us to take them off. I know I didn't have to take mine off, but obviously masks work by protecting others rather than protecting yourself so I would have had to convince everyone to put theirs back on. I felt pressure to take mine off so as I didn't want to go against the general flow. The session involved instructors being very close to us so this made me feel very vulnerable. Secondly, throughout the session someone was taking photos/videos of us without having checked whether this was ok with us. I would have consented but just found it a bit strange having not been asked. Apart from these two things it was a great experience, but the lack of communication/sensitivity surrounding masks and photos was a bit off.

A really great pottery class. Freya trained and guided us but we also had freedom to create our bowls as we liked. Freya is also super welcoming and friendly - loved the whole experience!

First time on the wheel was a lovely experience! Freya is a great teacher and she helps you understand the way clay works in a clear but creative manner! Totally recommend

It was a very fun and relaxing experience! Freya was a great and very helpful teacher. Looking forward to go back again!

Absolutely loved it! Had so much fun I want to do it on a regularly basis now :)

I loved this so much. Couldn’t recommend it more!! Freya is amazing and really helpful, it was such a lovely afternoon.

Lovely atmosphere and lovely people, Freya and Chris are very encouraging and their demonstrations and explanations are clear and inspiring

The class was great! Freya has a relaxed, non-judgemental and calm approach is ideal when learning a new skill like throwing. She is patient and knows how to teach as well as knowing her stuff so she inspires confidence. The time flew by and I left happy and exhausted as well as wanting to come back for more! I highly recommend this course.

It was a lot of fun! Freya was great - attentive, engaging, made the class enjoyable and was extremely patient despite all my mistakes!

We had the best time, my husband, daughter and I enjoyed the beginners pottery class and went with no expectations but came out feeling like we had just had an amazing experience, one that we will never forget. Freya was engaging, warm, informative, gentle and yet encouraging in her teaching. She also gave you space to just play with the clay to get a feel for it yourself. We had been wanting to try throwing clay and using the wheel for the longest time. On a personal level, to find a black, family owned business on our doorstep was a dream come true. As a black family we felt so comfortable and like we were home strangely. My daughter seemed to get it straight away and Freya took her on to other techniques which was great and kept her engaged and focused. We will be back for the glazing session. I would actually do the same session again or start a course. Was definitely a session for the soul, there’s something about getting messy and being creative that left us all with that feel good feeling. We got more than a pottery class.

Amazing!

I look forward to continuing pottery at Freya's.

Excellent stuff. Great teacher

Having not done pottery since school, to use a wheel for the first time and produce a piece of pottery that looked good was truly amazing. I really enjoyed the experience. Playing with clay was fantastic and Freya was excellent at guiding and helping you whilst letting you do it yourself. I would definitely recommend doing the class.

Really good fun, Freya is an excellent teacher! Gorgeous studio and relaxed atmosphere.

A friendly and relaxed studio with a variety of other students at different levels doing their work. Freja is great teacher, takes time to show you what is needed and then lets you have a go and is on hand to help out. Definitely recommend!