Pottery Workshop

Had an incredible time at the pottery workshop with Sampada. Booked for myself and two friends and we all had no experience using a pottery wheel before and were all nervous, but came out of it really wanting to try more and with more confidence after Sampada’s careful and detailed instruction. She was very attentive to all the students for both the wheel and hand-building portions of the session and taught key techniques in a way that was easy for us to follow. Sampada’s studio is really beautiful and cosy, and the time you get for the price is really good compared to other workshops in the area. Highly recommend and will definitely be back :)

What an amazing experience. Super helpful teacher and a wonderful environment!

This was a birthday treat for my husband and I. We had never done pottery before but Sampada taught us really well and the small group meant she could give everyone help and attention. I can highly recommend - lovely teacher, sweet and welcoming studio space, delicious Mambo cookies and a really fun, creative day - a perfect Saturday ♥️

Me and my fiance received this as a birthday gift and had a great time! Sampada showed us various pottery techniques and helped us try to apply them, and I ended up creating a lovely looking beer mug!

What an amazing day. Sampada was really patient and explained everything. She was always there in the background to help if/when needed. It was my first time doing pottery and was not disappointed. The time flew by so quickly and was sorry that it ended. I learnt a lot and would definitely recommend it.

Great experience and good value for money.

An amazing session! Booked for my mum's birthday as a party of four with mixed ability and had the most beautiful afternoon. Thank you so much - we will be back!

Great session, great help and we made some wonderful pottery that we are going to now be able to keep in our home :)

I had such a lovely time at this workshop - would highly highly recommend!!

This was a great fun workshop in a lovely studio, the only thing is is a bit of a nightmare to find parking around there .

Really fun, great experience

Booked here recently and it was such a fun experience. Sampada was really helpful in showing us how to work the clay with different techniques. My favourite was using the pottery wheel!! I'm so excited to pick up my glazed creations in a few weeks. Would highly recommend booking and I will most likely come again :)

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon, Sampada was great, very knowledgeable and patient. Definitely worth a visit if you want to get your creative juices flowing. It’s a lovely little studio too!

The workshop was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. There was enough time in the session to experience a pottery wheel and making something by hand from clay and I would highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful class, Sampada is a fantastic teacher, very patient and explains things in simple terms. I've always wanted to do an intro to pottery and this workshop did not disappoint. Very relaxed environment allowing plenty of room for creativity. Thank you.

My daughter has been twice now, with friends. She really enjoyed, as did each of her friends too. Lady who ran workshop was very friendly and laid back. They produced some impressive pieces of work too.

Absolutely brilliant. Booked as a birthday surprise. We really enjoyed using the wheel and learning to sculpt by hand. Sampada is a really good teacher, very thorough in her the introduction to the day and is also being super supportive while you are working on your individual pieces. Lovely location and studio, super clean and artsy! I would definitely say if you can, go do this. The Slightly Curious Studio and Sampada definitely lived up to its reviews. Quality time spent and memories made.

Great teacher and class, our only complaint is that we couldn't do it all day!

Sampada sis was a great teacher, she is so calm and patient which is exactly what you want when you are trying something new! The session itself was equally amazing, got to experience both sides of pottery and Sampada didi was so great at explaining everything in such a simple yet effective way. Although, she did make it look effortlessly easy when she provided demonstrations haha ~ I love that we got to work in our own space and time so there was no pressure if things went wrong; she was always there to help guide us when things did go wrong and had great conversations which made us feel so at ease and welcome. The studio itself is incredibly aesthetic which just fits the vibe and helps you to relax, its very authentic and I loved all the art pieces that were there too ~ would and will definitely book again ❤️ thank youuuu!!

Awesome course and amazing experience for a first glimpse into pottery with a super friendly teacher. Sampada provides courses for small groups and offers to glaze the finished objects which look beautiful. Can really recommend!

We had a fantastic time and Sampada is such a lovely teacher. We had a 3 hour taster session and it was so chilled and we had so much freedom to create whatever we want, the time flew by. Excited to see what our glazed creations look like when they are ready! Definitely recommended.

I had an amazing experience! We learned both the wheel and the handmade techniques! Sampada is lovely and such a good and supportive teacher! The studio too has a lovely energy, with a nice view and plants! Thank you, Sampada!

I recently attended this pottery workshop organised by Sampada, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, the customer service was top-notch, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Sampada was incredibly knowledgeable and easygoing, creating a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for everyone. The venue itself was stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for unleashing creativity. The vibes were amazing, and I left feeling inspired and accomplished. I can't recommend this workshop enough to anyone looking to explore their artistic side in a welcoming environment. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

Loved the wheel throwing experience! Everything was explained in detail and was split into two parts; hand making and wheel throwing. I think my friend and I enjoyed the wheel throwing experience the most as we've had a go at hand making before. Definitely recommend anyone who wants to have a go!

Enjoyable time make ceramic pieces .Great advise .

It was an amazing experience that I had. All the explanations were clear and the amount of help and patience was incredib. 100% recommended!!!

Brilliant workshop. Sampada explained everything really well and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. My daughter and I made some lovely items which are now being fired and glazed. I would thoroughly recommend the workshop.

Very helpful, great date spot, honestly a lot more fun than you’d expect

This was the first time my sister and I had experienced any kind of pottery! And we couldn’t have asked for better going to The Slightly Curious Studios. It’s a beautiful studio and easy to locate. Sampada explained things really well and demonstrated clearly. When we began wheel throwing Sampada gently guided us through it and then we had the chance to be independent and seek help should we need it. The vibes were great, background music was calming and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I would definitely recommend!

A really fun and informative workshop! Excellent for beginners!

My husband and I had THE BEST time here! The 2 hour session went by too fast. Definitely value for money- easy instructions from an experienced artist lets you minimise the stress and maximise the fun. My husband is now a converted potter. Just a heads up that you will have to pay a supplemental fee to get your final products but worth it as the glazing provided gives your creations a perfect finish.

Excellent guidance, good equipment and a well structured class

Excellent session - Sampada was patient and thoughtful in introducing the various techniques - there was plenty of time to play with the materials and find our own path, but enough structure to lead us to tangible results.

Had a really lovely time today with both the hand building and throwing. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, Sampada was very informative and friendly.

Nice, interesting session for me as a beginner

It was a fantastic 3 hours. Went so quickly. What a wonderful way to spend a sunday

I didn't enjoy the session at all. While Sampada is very knowledgeable and explained great deal about the process, the actual interaction while learning pottery wasn't great. It was my first time going for a pottery session, hence I am especially disappointed with the experience.

I've done the Pottery Class Workshop and it was really good! Sampada is such an amazing teacher and I had a lot of fun, I definitely recommend it!

Great fun, and Sampada is a great teacher as well. Our first time doing pottery and we managed to make a few things we made sure to get fired so we can take them home in a few weeks!

Sampada is a great instructor as she was able to help me out anytime I was struggling with the pottery aspect, as I was very grateful for her support. I would going to her classes for sure!

Great experience.

Amazing teacher, had lots of fun and also learned a lot more about pottery than I thought I would

Was great fun 😊

I booked this as a therapeutic family time. Sampada has a very soothing way to talk to her students teaching them the fine art of pottery. My children absolutely loved it and I had a Ghost moment too.

Sampada was a great instructor! Thank you for such a fun and memorable experience, me and my friends really enjoyed it! Will definitely be back for more sessions!

Really enjoyed the workshop I attended. Instructor was great and gave good demonstrations!

Really great session, super interactive, cute little studio, Sampada was lovely and very experienced/talented. Worth booking!

Really enjoyed the workshop. Had zero experience yet me and my mrs went to give it a try. Good vibes & atmosphere. Really chill and no pressure. Managed to get some pots made so proud of it.

First time using a pottery wheel & Sampada was amazing. She was so patient & attentive with us all. Would definitely recommend it to both beginners and experienced potters as she gives you free reign to make anything you’d like whilst offering advice if you need any. The small groups also make the workshop more intimate & she encourages you to take photos of the experience for memories. It was an extremely fun session, thank you Sampada :)

I was gifted an Obby giftcard and was looking through options of what to do when I found this Pottery Class Workshop. I always wanted to try making pottery and especially using the wheel, which this class included. Sampada was great! She was always there to guide and explain different techniques both by hand and on the wheel, and she will even keep your pieces and glaze them for you in the colour of your choice (3 options given) for just £5 a piece. My partner and I had a lot of fun, and it was a really relaxing way to spend a Sunday morning. I'd highly recommend!

I have attended two sessions of the pottery workshop so far, and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The teacher was very informative and helpful and friendly, I totally recommend it.

Had a great time. The session was relaxed and fun. Also learnt a lot. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic session! Great teacher and made some lovely pieces. Thank you!

I took my best friend here for her birthday so we could do a 3 hour session and learn the basics of ceramics, hand building, and pottery. It was exactly what we were looking for. Sampada is such a sweet soul and a great teacher. The studio is so full of light and had the relaxing, playful ambiance we were looking for, for our first ever class! Thank you so much!!

I came to the workshop as a day out with my teen and was really pleased with the experience. We were shown different methods of creating with the clay and had a go at it all. Something unusual for us and it was a fun day out.

I have enjoyed this pottery class twice now. Calming environment, wholesome vibe, and great teacher. Thanks Sampada :)

This was my first ever attempt at pottery after wanting to do it for years and Sampada and the Slightly Curious studio did not disappoint! She was incredibly patient and kind and made everything feel much easier. The studio is beautiful too. I even booked into the 5 week wheel throwing course right after! Highly recommended if you're thinking about learning or just want a fun day out :)

The class was brilliant. Never done this before, totally out of my comfort zone. My wife loved it as well. Sampada the teacher was excellent. Highly recommend.

Loved the class, wanted to learn the wheel and thought it was a good first look at technique with some creativity too.

Sampada was a pleasant and patient teacher, we were able to have a chance to play around with both hand building techniques as well as using the wheel in the lovely studio, the three hours flew by in the best way. Highly recommend!

Was extremely relaxing. I almost went on Amazon a bought my own wheel straight after. 😆

Great class, Sampa is an amazing teacher. She is very patient we had only one other couple with us so it felt like a really intimate class and such a fun activity to do. Makes me want to start doing pottery continuously. Would definitely recommend! Don't hesitate to book!

I enjoyed the class, beautiful studio space in a lovely location, taught the techniques of hand building and wheel throwing. Step by step we were guided through the process. We had plenty of time to practise and make our own creations. All you need is your imagination. Would highly recommend this class.

Had a great time!

A wonderful studio and an amazing teacher. Very calm and relaxing session, and learnt lots of amazing pottery techniques.

Me and my sisters had a great time at the pottery class! Due to some personal reasons I had to reschedule my booking very last minute & Sampada & her team were so understanding & helpful in doing so! The class was great & 3 hours was the perfect time. We didn’t feel rushed & had enough time to complete everything. It was very fun & therapeutic! We will for sure be booking again! Thank you x

Highly recommend! Wonderful class. Super relaxed and fun, and we learned a lot in such a short period of time. The instructors were incredibly kind and friendly, very attentive to everyone in the class and in my case, very patient!!! 10/10

My friends and I had blast of time ,,it was our first time pottery class, The experience was super fun ! Sampada was very helpful and taught us well ,, I would love to go back again

I booked this as a birthday treat for my husband and I. We had a great time. Highly recommend.

Loved the pottery workshop, something different from normal life.. it was fun as group of friends had loads of fun n laughter. Defo would recommend to others to try something different.

Had a great time learning about the pottery process and trying it myself. Sampada is a great teacher, would recommend her classes!

Sampada was incredibly attentive to the group and individual needs on the day. She took the time to talk us through techniques, tips and guided us when needed and allowed us to feel both challenged and supported throughout. My wife had a great time and they were even willing to hide some flowers I had bought for Valentines day to bring out at the end of class. Our first and definitely not our last pottery class as a result of such a fun experience!

best class i’ve been to in london, learnt so much and loved every second

The workshop was really fun and I learned a lot! Was really cool to be creative and make something

It was one of the best experiences. The team were very friendly and informative. It was a small group per session which was perfect as the teachers had time to help each and everyone. They let us be as creative as possible, no judgement. And it wasn’t hard to find the studio which was great. Overall, very good experience

I have been wanting to try pottery for the longest time and this was the perfect experience. Everything from the instructor to the atmosphere to the equipment was brilliant. There was support every step of the way and even if you made a mistake there was help to fix it to ensure you still had a piece you can be proud of. Thank you again for such a lovely experience and I look forward to being back.

The Pottery session was a birthday gift from our daughters to my husband Michael. First time, with crooked arthritic fingers was not sure how it would go, but game. We had difficulty booking online. Sampada was very helpful in sorting our booking. She is a good teacher, clear, precise in her instructions, friendly and relaxed. Good organisation, everything flowed easily. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the studio, which was light and spacious enough for our group of 9. 3 hours flew. Sampada supervised us effortlessly as we beavered at the potter's wheel, and we each came away successfully with 2 nice bowls! It was a most relaxed and enjoyable birthday treat. Thanks Sampada and Beth ( her assistant), would love to come again!

It was a great experience!

Loved the class and the studio is beautiful

Was a lovely, unique experience! Thought I’d try something different and so glad that I did. The class was very relaxed and the teacher was very charismatic, knowledgeable and helpful. Would have given it 5 stars if we were able to colour the pottery ourselves. But I understand that it’s a long process to reach the end product.

It was so much fun. Sampada is so friendly and nice. My sessions was a beginner and she explained everything so thoroughly for someone who was new to all this. Time went by so fast because I had so much fun. Definitely doing it again when I have the time :)

Loved the pace of the class, 3 hours was perfect and sampada was a lovely teacher!

Absolutely amazing experience. Sampada is a very good teacher, explaining everything carefully and mindfully. Me and my daughter enjoyed the pottery master class very much and will come back again for sure. It's a wonderful present for yourself and your teen if you want to spend a good quality family time together. Highly recommended! A separate wow to the studio, very cute and cosy place, real inspiration ;)

Really great fun.

We had a really great time in the class! It was a great opportunity to try out two different types of pottery and 3hrs was the perfect amount of time. Amazing teacher who gave the perfect amount of guidance and creative freedom! Looking forward to seeing our creations :)

Very good beginner friendly pottery class! Sampada is a great teacher, she is really good at explaining how pottery works, the processes, techniques and then, we get to some free hand pottery and the wheel too, which is super fun. I've been here with my friends and on a date, i think its a really good experience to have fun or just wind down as it's a very relaxing atmosphere.

Very knowledgeable and professional teacher with a relaxed personality. I had a lovely experience and wished I could stay all day.

Amazing activity!!! I really enjoyed this worship. I felt more relaxed after do it. She’s was super welcoming and explained everything so well.

The studio and Sampada are amazing! I would recommend this to anyone! The class was easy to follow, enjoyable and had a very relaxing feeling. I am definitely going back and I can’t wait to learn more and create more. Do yourself a favor and book a session! You wont regret it!

It was great ! Complete crash course on pottery

Really brilliant workshop! So much fun and excellent pace for beginners

Really fun, well presented class. Best value for money based on some similar classes in London. Great experience for couples or groups of friends, or even on your own.

Loved the class! Teacher was really nice and helpful! However I paid for a 3hrs public class and because no one else was there it automatically changed to a 2hr private class. I think its important to make these things clear before the purchase so if the 2hrs for £60 didn't suit me I could go elsewhere. Also parking was a issue. Either way good experience, studio was lovely and I can't wait to receive my glazed products!

Fun class with a very professional and attentive teacher. Keep up the good work guys!

Absolutely loved this class. It was a really nice atmosphere and Sampada was really patient with everyone. She was explaining everything carefully and had a lot of knowledge that she was willing to share. Overall was a really nice experience and I would love to do it again

We had a wonderful time at this workshop, Sampada is a great teacher and gave us clear instructions on hand building and throwing. Very fun, would definitely recommend! We had such a fun time taking this class! Sampada was a wonderful teacher and so welcoming to everyone. We loved meeting others and having a nice chat as the class was small. I highly recommend taking a class with Sampada!

We had a really great session, both informative and fun. The teacher is really lovely, patient and explains well. We felt welcome and will be happy to recommend this class

We had such a fun time taking this class! Sampada was a wonderful teacher and so welcoming to everyone. We loved meeting others and having a nice chat as the class was small. I highly recommend taking a class with Sampada!

Loved this class to the point where I need to do it all over again. Sampada was lovely and gave clear instructions. Highly recommend

I thoroughly enjoyed this pottery class. Sampada is a great teacher, very easy to connect with and patient. This was my first time trying this out and I would definitely recommend her class.

I had the best experience with Sampada. She was very thorough in explaining what pottery is about and she's obviously very very experienced especially when it came to using the wheel. I was very impressed on how she could help me navigate the wheel from where she stood and with a glance she can guide me on what to do. Highly recommended.

I had a great time and learnt a lot in a beautiful setting. The workshop was a great introduction to pottery, fun and comprehensive. Our instructor was absolutely brilliant, I will definitely come back for more!

Amazing experience and a beautiful studio. Will definitely be coming back :D x

I purchased time for both me and my wife as her birthday gift. It was worth every penny! An inspired and fun few hours with an excellent teacher.

Sampada was very good at demonstrating various techniques and guiding the class. A fun class and she allows flexibility for creativity. Would definitely recommend it!

Yesterday I attended my first pottery lesson. It exceeded my expectations. The teacher/artist (Sampada) gave clear and succinct instructions, easy to follow. She also helped me to improve and corrected my hands position. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend it to everyone. The studio is in an excellent location. She creates a relaxing atmosphere, very clean and tidy. Wonderful background music and lighting of the creative space is just pure delight for your senses. Very charming, large windows looking over the boats on the river canal. I will be back as soon as my schedule allows. A rewarding experience I would have never imagined. I am looking forward to collect my three little pots. If you are a complete beginner like myself do not worry, she is extremely patient and enthusiastic with her students. Working with your hands and clay… understanding the process in great detail, working on the pottery wheel for the first time… it’s so satisfying and enjoyable that I guarantee you, you will leave the studio wanting to come back for more.

Purchased the session as a birthday present for my girlfriend, had an absolutely wonderful time and couldn’t recommend it more. Sampada was a wonderful teacher and the whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable. Looking forward to picking up our pieces in a few weeks time!

Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Knowledgeable tutor who was attentive and helpful

Loved this session with Sampada so much! Gorgeous studio with excellent equipment. My 10yo daughter and I did the session together and Sampada did a great job of covering a lot of ground - I can’t understand the review someone has left saying they didn’t have time to finish anything, I had 4 pieces ready to glaze (nothing perfect but that wasn’t the point) and everyone in our session finished something. But the point was to learn the processes, and we did! Thank you Sampada, I’m hooked!

Me and my girlfriend had a wonderful time. Sampada was a great teacher and the class was super chilled. Would recommend to anyone wanting to give pottery a try.

My son (21) and I had a fab time with Sampada learning how to get started with the creation of pottery, both building by hand and using the pottery wheel. I particularly loved the wheel and as we were under no pressure to create something wonderful, we both felt able to just explore and have fun. Thank you Sampada.

Fantastic introduction to pottery and Sampada was amazing. Very clear and articulate instructions and just the right balance of theory and practical work. Will be signing up for a class again!

Class size, location of studio, equipment was all excellent! However, the class didn't touch any clay for over an hour of the 1st hour of the 3 hour class while we listened and watched how to use the clay in hand modelling or on the wheel. When we split into groups and we started with the hand making part, at no point was I told that the item i was making was too large and I wouldn't be able to finished (which I couldn't). Whilst on the wheel, my partner wanted to get on with practising but kept having the instructor coming over and taking over (rather than asking him if he wanted help). We have done a mug building class before in a different studio for less money than this one and we got to keep the mug (they made sure we finished so we could have something to show for it) so I was further more disappointed that nothing of what we made was included in the price of the class. We had to pay £5 for each item we made to keep it. Although the class and the teacher were lovely I'm not sure I would recommend this class - I guess it would depend on what you were after and whether you had done anything similar before.

Thank you to Sampada for a fabulous afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She is an excellent teacher and gave plenty of support as we navigated the potter's wheel and hand assembly of our clay items.

Sampada was an excellent teacher, kind, patient and really knowledgeable. We were able to produce a lot of pieces with her guidance. Highly recommend.

Great tuition, in a lovely setting. Would definitely recommend The Slightly Curious Studio to anyone interested in pottery. We can't wait to give wheel throwing another go. Thank you for the great experience :)

I came along with my sisters and we had a really a great time. Sampada is an awesome teacher. She's sweet, funny and approachable. Her space is beautiful and created the perfect ambience for a fun session of pottery that I would recommend anyone to go to! Thank you for a great time.

Lovely space and enjoyable intro to using the wheel. Thanks!

Amazing session! my mum had bought this Experience for my birthday and it was the best present ever.The teacher and her assistant were brillant and the studio is a hidden gem! Will definitely go back and recommend family and friends. X

I and 4 girlfiends had a lovely afternoon potting in Sampada's beautiful canalside studio yesterday. We were all beginners and yet with her clear and gentle teaching style we produced some fine work - even if I say so myself ! She has 5 wheels and a large working table and 7 of us worked very comfortably between the two. I will definitely be arranging another session. her

Highly recommend this pottery class. Had a lot of fun and really enjoyed making things. Sampada is an excellent teacher and studio is light and airy.

I had an amazing time ! Im a complete novice at pottery and I made a beautiful bowl . It was very enjoyable and I would definitely do it again . It was educational , fun and hands on ! I highly recommend it !

My daughter, son and I attended the Pottery Class led by Sampada, and it was a thoroughly an enjoyable class. We are by no means artistically inclined but we all really enjoyed this class and would definitely come back for another experience.

Really enjoyable and relaxing. A nice environment with a lovely, knowledgeable and helpful teacher.

Such a great Sunday session with Sampada! She's a great teacher and explains what to do really well. The class is a good length and you have the chance to make loads of different pieces, some on the wheel and some by hand. There's no pressure involved, it's just turning up and having fun making pottery in a beautiful studio! It was a great gift for my girlfriend and we've already recommended it to family and friends!

Sampada was a great teacher and was really nice! She was very good at explaining the basics and different techniques. The session was long enough to do anything that you’d like to make. Would definitely go back again.

Great experience! Sampada is super talented - we thoroughly enjoyed the workshop!

I received this as a birthday gift. I had been wanting to do for quite some time. The class is extremely well structured and the information given by Sampada was very accurate and detailed. Very calm, relaxed ambience. She was extremely helpful and patient and I had a very good, interesting and a learning experience. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is willing to try and learn something new. Will be trying again.

Really fun and we’ll taught class!

We did the 3 hour beginners session and it was fantastic! We got to do some throwing and also hand sculpting, and it felt very relaxed and fun! Sampada was a great teacher; she explained everything really well and was patient with us all when we were using the wheel! Would highly recommend. We now have some new bowls to add to our collection of crockery at home!

Amazing experience, I learnt so much in 3 hours. Sampada is talented and super good as teacher. Highly recommend!!!

Really interactive and fun class. Being able to use the wheel to create some pottery but also create some at the table. You have the option to pay £5 per item to have it painted and to collect in a few weeks time. If you don’t want to keep your items all the clay is recycled!

I really enjoyed this class, Yoko was a great teacher! For me, the best part was learning how to use the wheel, as I'd never done it before. I can't wait to see what my creations look like after glazing!

Amazing Christmas present! Lovely friendly manner in a pleasant setting. Clear and concise instructions that enabled us to create our own pottery items in just three hours.

The class was great. The studio is beautiful and super nice. Sampada explains everything very calmly and we have enough time to put our creativity into practice. Recommend and would do again.

The pottery class hosted by Sampada was fantastic! As someone who has never been artistic or creative, let alone done pottery, the class was very relaxed with helpful guidance from Sampada. Her teaching style is second to none, where enough information is given without overwhelming you. The 3 hour class is a good length, once you get a hang of the techniques, you have ample time to experiement and have fun.

It was an absolutely fun experience! Sampada was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. 3 hours went so quickly! She managed well to take care of everyone and It was a very enjoyable & peaceful experience. I would recommend it to anyone who interested in pottery. 

A lovely facility, bright, modern and well equipped. A well paced class, with good teaching - and using the wheel really was good fun. Only downside; because of the nature of clay you cannot take your work home with you - it needs to dry out for a couple of weeks. And if you want it painted, by her, then it is an extra charge, but only £5 a piece. Otherwise great.

I had the best time learning pottery with Sampada. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. The session was very practical and I was able to come out of the session with two presentable pieces. Highly recommend

Thoroughly enjoyed the session which was very informative and fun. Really good session

It was an all around wonderful experience, I don’t have a single fault with the day!

Excellent instructor and highly enjoyable experience!

Lost all our creations, did a workshop and could not even keep a memory of it

Amazing experiance, definitely would do it again and would recommend for my friends and family. Lovely studio ran by a lovey person.

Sampada is a lovely person and a great teacher. She provides a friendly and chilled out atmosphere for everyone. Highly recommended!

Amazing! I would like to stay longer... it's therapy!

Had an enjoyable time at the pottery class. Very therapeutic and fun to try a new skill. I would recommend 👍

Had a relaxing and wonderful experience learning skills!

This is such a brilliant workshop for anyone new to pottery. Sampada is a fantastic leader who strikes a great balance between demonstrating and letting you learn on your own in a really relaxed setting. I created three pieces of pottery and left with a spark to continue with more training.

We really enjoyed our pottery class with Sampada in her lovely studio. Really nice atmosphere, friendly and very exciting class. We made quite a few pots and used the pottery wheel (new experience!). If you are looking to do something new, fun and exciting, I would go for this pottery class 💖 Million Stars 🌟 ✨ 😊

Unfortunately, we are left really disappointed, overall, with our experience at ‘The Slightly Curious Studio’ . I had booked a pottery wheel class with this studio as a birthday gift to my sister, so we were really looking forward to doing a fun activity together. We set out for our class by car, but there was a technical glitch in the location link sent out by email which sent us to the wrong address, so, lost and wanting directions we called the teacher/host. We were met with an unhelpful attitude that escalated, and out of nowhere we were accused of calling her a liar when we said we were simply following her link in the email. Quite honestly we were flabbergasted, and we were then told to make our way to the correct location. However, this would have meant missing out on half the class we had paid for, as the faulty link had sent us to an entirely different part of London. Even after proving to her, with a screen recording, that the error with the link wasn’t our fault, we were still refused a refund or another placement in a future class. This level of customer care is extremely upsetting and disappointing — from both the host and from Obby. Surely if the error was merely a technical glitch, the decent thing to do would be to offer a full refund or re-book our places on a future course, rather than to blame us, the customers, for using the link they themselves provided to us. Needless to say, we won’t be booking the class again, or recommending Obby, for that matter.

Excellent afternoon here, learning clay throwing. Energetic young lady who has lots of wisdom and passion. Ideal for any occasion and highly recommend this school

Sampada was informative and helpful. The class passed by in a flash and we all had turns at hand building and using the pottery wheel. There was a relaxed vibe to the class that helped you feel more confident. I loved it and want to go back!

This class was great fun. You'll get a to try out different pottery techniques. I enjoyed the pottery wheel most, and there are 4 of them, so you get a good amount of time on them.

Nice afternoon and great intro to pottery. Will definitely do it again. Thanks 👍🏻

Thoroughly enjoyed the session, I got completely immersed in the pottery that the time flew. I'd like more time on the wheel and would like to have more classes/learn more about the art of pottery as a result. Thank you so much for a great workshop!

What a wonderful sampler pottery class! It was nicely informal, really friendly and so well taught by Sampada with help from Alison. I really enjoyed the session it was such fun!

The class was amazing, super relaxed and as a complete beginner it was so satisfying to wheel throw. The class allowed us to follow our own creativity and make whatever we wanted, I'd recommended it to everyone and think I'd like to take up wheel throwing in the future!

brilliant. such a lovely session. i enjoyed how we were given the freedom to create what we wanted and really allow creativity to flow. a great introduction to pottery.

Lovely tranquil studio overlooking canal. Nice small group of participants - makes it more cosy and friendly. Instructor very informative.

A nice way to get a taste of pottery making, lovely instructor and studio. Will be back!

It was so much fun and Sampada was so accomodating and made the experience feel easy and not daunting at all!

Great workshop! Had a good time learning something new. Will definitely be going again.

Great fun and very instructive. Highly recommended.

Very good class..great teacher.. great atmosphere

Great class, really helpful and friendly

Excellent workshop! We had a great time and I would recommend

Sampada is an excellent passionate teacher who really makes you feel comfortable trying different techniques. Very reasonable price to have your creations glazed and fired too! I loved the studio as well, very warm and welcoming

It was so good! We really wanted to do a workshop where we had the opportunity to try different methods of pottery. Sampada was such a great friendly teacher and made the whole 3 hours seem so relaxed, personal and enjoyable. We couldn’t believe how quickly the time went and has made us just want to book another course now. I’d highly recommend to anyone.

Such a great workshop. Thanks Sampada!

This was great!!! I had a great time. Sampada made everything really easy and entertaining. And her studio is GORGEOUS. It was a great activity. If anything, I do believe that for the price of the workshop there should be at least glazing and firing included for one piece - maybe offer only one glazing colour, but give everyone the option to take one of their pieces home as something included in the price. If anyone wants more pieces, or different colours, they can pay for those! But I think this would give an even better memory of the workshop. It was a great day regardless, and would really recommend.

Great for first timers! Our teacher created a very friendly and fun atmosphere.

Obby’s ceramics class was awesome..! So worth taking!

Absolutely loved it....Sampada was a great instructor, easy going, informative and patient! Was a surprise for my husband - both of us had never tried pottery before and we both had a great time and would love to do it again. Highly recommend!

Amazing class and great instructor! First timer here and totally worth it! :)

Incredible hands on class with complete creative freedom in a beautiful, calm and bright studio. Sampada is a wonderful teacher who gives you one on one teaching time on the wheel and creates a warm, friendly and confident environment. I can’t wait to come again!

Brilliant workshop led by a brilliant teacher. Sampada guided us through various hand building techniques and wheel throwing. We managed to all create small pots and trinkets to take home with us.

Absolutely fantastic workshop with Sampada - couldn’t recommend it more! The studio overlooks a beautiful canal, creating a great atmosphere. Sampada went through different hand building techniques and how to throw on the wheel. She is a fantastic teacher and an amazing potter. Would love to come back.

A lovely afternoon with Sampada (who we recognised from TV!) She was very sweet and patient, listening to our aspirations for the session and showing us the best techniques to help achieve them. We look forward to seeing how our various items look after the firing! The studio is lovely, light and quiet. It has great views over the canal. Very highly recommended.

I attended this work shop yesterday for my friends birthday. Initially we had this booked prior to the lockdown but my friend was sick. Sampada was very accommodating and allowed us to re schedule. Due to the pandemic our class had to be postponed. As soon as we was allowed to schedule in a date we attended the class. Sampada is an amazing teacher and you can tell she really loves what she does!

I surprised my husband with an introductory pottery class and we both loved it. The instructor Sampada was really great, and we liked the balance between her letting us experiment on our own and guiding us when needed. The class was really relaxing and the bright studio overlooking the canal added to the relaxation factor. I can't wait to make this a joint hobby my husband and I can enjoy together.

Would 100% recommend. Thank you Sampada! You’re awesome!

It was a fantastic , fun and inspiring 3 hours, Sampada was a great teacher - I would definitely book another session

We loved our afternoon with Sampada, who was really flexible with the amount of creations we made and great fun, brilliant teacher. Nibbles and prosecco was laid on... All of us seemed to really enjoy it in the small group. As it was Valentines Day we were given gorgeous little gifts too! Couldn't have asked for more.

Instructor was lovely, just wish I got to take home what I made on the day.

Amazing introduction to pottery. Great class and very well explained. Good teaching approach

The studio is light, spacious and well equipped with good views over the canal. The teacher is very friendly, open and encouraging. We learned a lot about using the wheel and other techniques for pottery.

The studio is light, spacious and well equipped with good views over the canal. The teacher is very friendly, open and encouraging. We learned a lot about using the wheel and other techniques for pottery.

It could not have been a better experience. The space is inviting and bright and located just beside a beautiful river. The teacher was so helpful and came up with good ideas for us to try. She was super patient even when I got a fair few things wrong and she played chilled music while we worked which gave us a very calming atmosphere to work in. 5 stars and would highly recommend to anyone looking to give pottery a go for the first time!!

A fantastic workshop! Sampada was an excellent teacher and allowed enough time to use the wheel as well as hand modeling. It's a very fun & relaxed class. Would definitely recommend!

Had a great time at the slightly Curious Studio with Sampada!

Thank you so much for the session! Sampada was a great teacher, lovely to talk to and very encouraging. The techniques were demonstrated really well and the environment was nice. Very close to station too so easily accessible. Definitely recommend! :)

A really enjoyable introduction to pottery techniques with plenty of time to be creative and try out the different styles. Sampada explained things clearly and provided 1 to 1 advice throughout. A really nice studio and good value for money.

Wonderful, relaxing, informative class. I will surely enrol myself in another class.

Wonderful, relaxing, informative class. I will surely enrol myself in another class.

Very good teacher!! Helpful and learned lots of things from the very first session!! Highly recommended :)

Very good teacher!! Helpful and learned lots of things from the very first session!! Highly recommended :)

Very good teacher!! Helpful and learned lots of things from the very first session!! Highly recommended :)

Slightly Curious studio is a great place to both learn and practice pottery. We covered both throwing and hand-crafting in this session and I really enjoyed the format of it: she starts off by showing you different techniques and tips as to how to do things, then gives you free reign to try them out and experiment or practice. If you need, she's great at giving you guidance as to how to achieve a specific design if you have one in mind. Overall Slightly Curious is a wonderful and relaxing environment to do pottery in (I should also mention the studio is really aesthetic and has an adorable view on a canal with boats and ducks) and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to try out or practice pottery!

My friend and I went to the pottery workshop yesterday afternoon. It was such a fantastic experience! The teacher was patient and friendly. She had a friendly approach and was helpful with any questions we had. The session was therapeutic and we learnt multiple skills such as hand techniques and wheel throwing. I would definitely recommend The Slightly Curious Studio for pottery classes.

The class was really therapeutic but enjoyable at the same time. Sampada is a really awesome teacher and I definitely want to come back again! :)

We received a very friendly welcome and were surprised by how much we managed to achieve in the 3-hour class. We had a lot of fun and laughs and got suitably splattered in clay using the wheel so we looked like artists even if our work told a different story!

This workshop was just fantastic, we had a great time. Sampada is the perfect host - incredibly welcoming and friendly, as well as a fantastic teacher (and a talented artist to boot!). We couldn't have asked for more from this workshop. Two thumbs up, very highly recommended!

The class with Sampada was great fun! It was my first time joining a pottery class and it couldn't have been better! Sampada explain different techniques in detail and let me try them all. I highly recommend this class to anyone, can't wait to go again!!

It was a great and interactive class.

Really enjoyable day , learnt alot of techniques in a laid back environent top marks for sampada!!

I attended this class with my sister and niece. We received a really warm welcome by Sampada who then went on to explain everything that we were going to do. There were 6 of us on the course, which was about right (it was a really nice group). Sampada was patient with us all and very encouraging. Overall the course was unexpectedly relaxed and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Will definitely be coming back (especially for the chocolate break!).

Very nicely conducted workshop. We did the pottery class and are definitely going back to Sampada to refine skills further. Great studio setting and Sampada is a very talented artist. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The pottery workshop is amazing and definitely worth booking! The groups are kept purposely small which means that you get plenty of advice, attention and guidance. The explanations are clear, easy to follow and visual as Sampada adopts a hands on approach. The learning pace adapts to each person and it is made very clear that we are here to enjoy and relax. She has this very communicative positive, energetic attitude which keeps the workshop light and fun. The venue is also great, it is bright, spacious and comfortable. I can't recommend this experience enough!

Instructor was very helpful and hands on! Variety of techniques taught and good vibes

Excellent class with a brilliant instructor! To be honest I booked this as a treat for my girlfriend and didn't expect to enjoy it, but I really found the whole experience from start to finish to be a really interesting and laid back experience, it's very calming creative and the three hours flys by. I'd book again 100% Instructor was chilled and relaxed and made it feel fun rather than stressful, definetely added a personal touch into the experience that made it much more enjoyable and welcoming. Also free twix bars and music! Great fun. :)

Hello :-) We had a great afternoon on the pottery workshop. This was a birthday surprise for my partner and Sampada played the surprise until the very end so that was appreciated. The class was good fun, straight to the essentials of pottery practice, without too much competition or making it too serious. It was relaxing and we also enjoyed nice conversation.

Sampada was a wonderful teacher, and the class felt welcoming and intimate. The studio overlooks the canal and feels like a rare find in NW London! Would highly recommend.

This was an amazing class. Thank you to Sampada for creating a warm, easy environment and allowed us to be creative!

As a pottery newbie I was slightly anxious about making a fool of myself! sampada the instructor put me at ease from the moment I walked through the door. She was informative, super friendly and encouraging. Really nice studio and atmosphere. I would highly recommend the workshop to anyone who wants to try their hand at pottery.