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Wheel Workshop

5(89 reviews)
Learn to throw your very own bowls on a potters wheel with one-on-one tuition from an experienced teacher
Holland Park
In-person
£55 pp
1hr
Beginner
Next available date:31st March 2024
What happens in this class?

Throwing is the process of creating dishes on the wheel. It's messy, absorbing and very addictive!

It's a challenging process, but this workshop only takes three people, so you get close tuition from a very experienced teacher. Perfect for complete beginners to pick it up and have a go or for anyone wanting a little more practice or help with a new technique.

Your tutor will start with a demonstration and take you step by step through the stages of throwing before guiding you through the process on a wheel of your own. At the end of the…

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Things to remember

You'll have everything you need waiting for you at the studio, including refreshments, lockers for your possessions and room to change. You'll be sitting with a wheel between your knees, so you'll find shorts or trousers more practical than a skirt and it's good to wear…

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Latest Reviews
5(89 reviews)
Laura Fairrie - 20 November 2022
Beautiful studio and lovely teacher
rebecca adams - 24 October 2022
My second time at Odile’s and I suspect it won’t be my last. Had a great time making two bowls that I can’t wait to collect. Odile is a great teacher - very personable and patient. I brought a friend as a birthday gift and she’ll be back too. Can’t recommend this class highly enough!
Nina Hickmann - 17 October 2022
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thoroughly enjoyed my pot throwing session with Odile.
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Booking Options
1hr workshop1 class
£55
Private BookingMinimum 2 guests to book
£50
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Age Requirement

14
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Flexible cancellation policy

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Your Teacher

Odile studied chemistry, but fell in love with pottery after trying some evening classes in Farnham. After learning to throw and run a studio by working with other artists, she decided to set up her own space in West London which she runs with her partner Kieran.

Odile now works full time as a potter and pottery teacher. She's invented many of the tools, teaching aids and techniques they use at the studio and is constantly experimenting with new ideas and processes. . She also likes cooking and gardening because she can make the dishes...

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Class Location
The Pottery Lane Art Centre
Holland Park
95 Princedale Road
W11 4NS
London

Reviews

Laura Fairrie - 20 November 2022
Beautiful studio and lovely teacher
rebecca adams - 24 October 2022
My second time at Odile’s and I suspect it won’t be my last. Had a great time making two bowls that I can’t wait to collect. Odile is a great teacher - very personable and patient. I brought a friend as a birthday gift and she’ll be back too. Can’t recommend this class highly enough!
Nina Hickmann - 17 October 2022
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thoroughly enjoyed my pot throwing session with Odile.
Lucy Moore - 7 February 2022
Just a lovely experience! Booked the wheel workshop for my mum with my sister and it was so much fun. Odile is so talented and really helpful!
Colin - 10 January 2022
Great class!!
S - 5 December 2021
Brilliant class! We had never tried any pottery before but Odile was so friendly and very patient with any of our mistakes or questions. The class size of 3 was perfect and we ended up making two bowls that were far better than we'd ever expected. Would highly recommend!
Hamid El Gharbaoui - 1 November 2021
The class exeeded my expectations ! Would highly recommand
Laura - 18 October 2021
Really fun class with a great teacher. She was very knowledgeable and helped us as first time clay makers make something we were really proud of.
Caroline de Boom - 17 October 2021
Great fun to create our own mugs!
Andrea Haine - 4 October 2021
Odile classes are superb. Excellent facilities and teaching. I've been several times and will continue to go. Highly recommend.
Roxanne Nazir - 6 September 2021
Everything was perfect about this workshop. Great teacher, very patient, friendly and knowledgeable! The venue was also wonderful, lots of plants and natural light to work in. We learnt all the basics to get started on the wheel and also made 2 wonderful bowls that we can't wait to collect. All in all, a wonderful experience that I look forward to repeating soon. Thank you!
Marylou - 18 July 2021
Fantastic first lesson on the wheel. Odile is so knowledgeable and encouraging, and such a good teacher as well as being a lovely person Can't wait for my next lesson!
Cecilia - 12 July 2021
Odile is a great teacher and a genuinely lovely person. Highly recommended!
Marina - 9 November 2020
Such fun. First time on the wheel and really enjoyed it. Odile explained things beautifully. Wished we could have stayed there for looooonger :) Excited to see how our bowls turn out once they are ready!
Cristina - 1 November 2020
Odile is just lovely! She really cares for her students and she is a wonderful teacher. The atelier is also very bright and well organised. I am so glad I found her! I was really needing a bit of clay in my life!
Alessandra - 17 August 2020
Great teacher!!
Tufan - 25 February 2020
We had a wonderful time. Odile was great. Wish I lived close so I could do it more often.
Tufan - 25 February 2020
We had a wonderful time. Odile was great. Wish I lived close so I could do it more often.
Yanting - 7 October 2019
The class was held at a cosy studio in Holland Park. Odile was a great instructor - warm, friendly and patient despite our clumsiness with the clay (because we’re first timers)! I enjoyed the class immensely, and would really love to head back again. Would strongly recommend this class!
Lauren Jennings - 12 August 2019
Very hands on relaxed class, lots of wheel time!
Lauren Jennings - 12 August 2019
Very hands on relaxed class, lots of wheel time!
Lauren Jennings - 12 August 2019
Very hands on relaxed class, lots of wheel time!
Lisa - 12 August 2019
I had so much fun learning from Odile who is a great teacher! Having never done any pottery at all, it was lovely to have such clear guidance and explanations about all the aspects of learning to throw, from what the clay needs through to the movements of the wheel. It was roll-up your sleeves and get-stuck-in fun from the first moment - and I made two not so shabby bowls! Would definitely recommend Odile and the classes in the lovely studio to anyone wanting to give the wheel a try!
Lisa - 12 August 2019
I had so much fun learning from Odile who is a great teacher! Having never done any pottery at all, it was lovely to have such clear guidance and explanations about all the aspects of learning to throw, from what the clay needs through to the movements of the wheel. It was roll-up your sleeves and get-stuck-in fun from the first moment - and I made two not so shabby bowls! Would definitely recommend Odile and the classes in the lovely studio to anyone wanting to give the wheel a try!
Lily - 12 August 2019
This was such a great class. Odile said it was the first in their new space which is really lovely – tons of natural light and big windows. Odile is super friendly and an absolutely excellent teacher. I’m so chuffed with the two bowls I managed to make thanks to her coaching. The class size of just three was perfect. Would highly recommend.
E - 12 August 2019
Fantastic workshop! The studio was bright and open and Odile was an amazing instructor. It was a lot of fun! I can't wait to try another claas
Yuhong - 17 April 2019
Had a good time there Many thanks
Hester - 5 March 2019
Really easy to follow and a lot of fun! Perfect for beginners! I went on my own and had such a good time - I love my bowls and use them all the time!
Frederike - 4 February 2019
It was such a great class! Definitely suitable for beginners . Odile is very patient and a great teacher.
Phoebe - 28 January 2019
Loved this class! Odile was a great teacher and made it easy to follow her instructions. As a complete beginner I would definitely recommend this class. It was a fun afternoon and I can't wait to receive our finished bowls in a couple of weeks. Thank you Odile
Fi - 24 January 2019
Our pottery class was so much fun, the only thing I regret is not booking a longer class! Odile was very calm and taught us the ropes, always on hand to help when anything went wrong! Now we want to book more!
james - 14 January 2019
Fantastic workshop, couldn't have asked for a better instructor or experience. Would recommend to anyone!!!
Michael - 9 January 2019
Great course awesome teacher and good taste of pottery on the wheel!
Maria - 17 December 2018
Odile is a great teacher but I would recommend booking a workshop for 2 hours.
Andrea - 10 December 2018
Excellent facilities. Friendly and highly skilled teacher. Small group of 3 students. Thoroughly enjoyed my first pottery class. Thank you!
Saskia - 9 December 2018
We went to Odile's class as a group of 3 for one of the girls birthdays. We all had a wonderful time! Odile is super friendly and very good at walking you through the process of making your first piece. We only wished we could have stayed all afternoon and kept playing. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Odile!!
nadia - 2 December 2018
A fun, relaxed and enjoyable workshop, lovely studio, inspirational and very friendly teacher, will definitely be booking more workshops here and recommending to friends 😊💖
Melanie - 27 November 2018
Best experience!
Jemima - 25 November 2018
An excellent introduction to the pottery wheel! Odile was a brilliant, patient teacher who taught us the basics and aided us in producing our bowls. Nice , accessible venue.
Martha - 24 November 2018
The class was wonderful and so was Odile! The step-based approach to using the wheel and preparing the clay was concise and useful when put into practice. Odile was unendingly patient with a first-time wheel-er like me, and her love of clay and of teaching her art was a joy to experience! Thank you, Odile; I can’t wait to come back!
George - 21 November 2018
Oddie was great! I arranged this workshop for my partners birthday and we really enjoyed it. I'm sure we'll be back soon.
Gabrielle - 20 November 2018
I had a great time! Odile was lovely, really helpful and patient. Would go again!
Sheena - 11 November 2018
Odile was such an amazing teacher and very kind throughout. She made us all feel very comfortable and encouraged us to keep persisting with our throwing techniques even if we were struggling. Wonderful workshop, definitely recommend and well worth the money!
Cheryl - 5 November 2018
Had a great time at the Wheel Workshop! Very informative and fun, and the small group helped to make sure I/we had individual attention and help. It was a lovely 90 minutes, and I can't wait to see my "bowls" in their finished product! Thank you Odile, you were lovely and very helpful!
Ishrat - 4 November 2018
5 stars for the class and the teacher. I went on my own and had such great fun. The teacher is amazing and so super talented.
Anika - 18 October 2018
Highly recommend - would do again!
Lauren - 15 October 2018
Odile was the perfect host and great teacher. Despite me being complete a complete beginner (with no hidden talents on the wheel) she was patient and helped me each step of the way. A great way to try something new!
Becks harman - 12 October 2018
The pottery workshop was a surprise present by my boyfriend. It was such a joy. Wonderful tuition and fun making a pot. Looking forward to get it in the future.
Becks harman - 12 October 2018
The pottery workshop was a surprise present by my boyfriend. It was such a joy. Wonderful tuition and fun making a pot. Looking forward to get it in the future.
Jamie Walling - 9 October 2018
I learned how to work with clay on the wheel: how to form it and dry it ready for firing. I was blown away with the bowl I made. It was brilliant. Odile is an amazing teacher with such a gentle calm manner. I loved the workshop !
Sophie - 8 October 2018
Odile was so friendly and a brilliant teacher. Her class was really informative and a great first foray into pottery
Sophie - 8 October 2018
Odile was so friendly and a brilliant teacher. Her class was really informative and a great first foray into pottery
J - 5 October 2018
Great experience with Odile. The slot was created for us and as soon as we arrived Odile was welcoming, a great teacher and was both informative and interactive. 90 minutes later I was only left wishing we had longer. Would recommend to anyone!
Stephanie - 30 September 2018
The workshop was really great! Would highly recommend this workshop for anyone wanting to try out the pottery wheel!
Debbie - 17 September 2018
Brilliant session & great tuition from Odile who is really friendly. The small group size means its almost 1:1 guidance, which is a bonus. The space to work is lovely too. Definitely would recommend it. We were enjoying it so much, the only disappointment was with how quickly the time flew by!
Eric - 15 September 2018
Great facilities and a wonderful teacher! Odile is extremely welcoming and friendly. The class started with us learning how to prep the clay before centering it on the wheel and finally throwing. Odile was very encouraging and really knows her stuff. It was a wonderful experience and I'd highly recommend it
Eric - 15 September 2018
Great facilities and a wonderful teacher! Odile is extremely welcoming and friendly. The class started with us learning how to prep the clay before centering it on the wheel and finally throwing. Odile was very encouraging and really knows her stuff. It was a wonderful experience and I'd highly recommend it
Pauline - 12 September 2018
A very enjoyable class that has given me the bug! We used the wheel to make a bowl or two and it was great fun. A lot harder than you think. Odile was very friendly and with only 3 people in the class you get lots of attention! Odile finishes off the bowls and will send to us in 3 weeks, I can't wait to see my creation! I only wish it was longer as time seem to fly!
Kate - 10 September 2018
Odile was a perfect teacher, very patient and gave a couple of demos so we could really get to grips with the process of using the wheel. She guided very calmly and stepped in to save the day when things start to go pear-shaped! Beautiful studio and surroundings. Will definitely go back again!
Collee - 10 September 2018
Such a nice surprise to walk into the class and find out that it was only for myself and another person. With such a small class it was really easy to develop the skills quickly. Odile was friendly and supportive. She gave clear demos and instructions. Really nice way to spend a weekend. Highly recommend!
Lucy - 9 September 2018
I loved this class. Odile is a great teacher and I am now completely hooked. I’ve already booked more classes with her. Absolutely recommend this
Carla - 3 September 2018
The course was intimate and a lot of fun. I definitely recommend it!
Andrew - 3 September 2018
Fantastic time at this workshop - I just wish I had longer to spend on the wheel. Odile was a great tutor and I can't wait to see the bowls we produced.
Joelle - 21 August 2018
Very enjoyable workshop.
Joelle - 21 August 2018
Enjoyed the workshop tremendously, the teaching was very clear and personal. Workshop is big, airy, wonderful environment to learn pottery. Would definitely signing up for more!
Jola - 18 August 2018
Lovely idea for a date. Small teaching group. Great session! Definitely would recommend.
Manuela - 15 August 2018
I took part to the Wheel pottery workshop and I found it absolutely brilliant. Odille is very sweet and she explains everything clearly, breaking down in steps in order to make everything even simpler. I went there with a friend with Asperger Syndrome and Odille has been superb. Herself and her activity is very inclusive for whom has got conditions and hasn't: touching clay and all other materials is very primordial, very therapeutic and everyone can benefit from it. As I suggested he it would be fantastic if she could run a weekly course to enter in depth in the art. Thank you Odille
Giloux - 14 August 2018
Thank you Odile for this really relaxing moment. Looking forward to do it again.
Julie-Anne - 14 August 2018
Makes a brilliant cup of tea and has a great simple method of explaining how to work on a wheel. Classes are a good size which means everyone gets help. I can't wait to see the end result!!!
Alyona - 7 August 2018
That was very interesting experience! thank you, Odile!
Holly - 6 August 2018
It was a really great workshop, and as it was a small group we were able to get a lot of help and attention throughout. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try out the pottery wheel and have a little Ghost moment!
Book - 5 August 2018
It is a nice experience for my first wheel pottery workshop, Odile explains everything so clear for beginners. Enjoy the workshop so much!☺️☺️
Manuella - 30 July 2018
Odile was a thoughtful and helpful teacher who took time with each workshop participant one-on-one. The class was great value and I would definitely come again. Her studio is beautiful too!
Hs - 30 July 2018
Place it self was very cute . Odille was amazing with instructions , it was super easy to follow and make stuff. Definitely going back to learn more.
Charmaine - 28 July 2018
My partner and I had so much fun centre-ing and throwing on the wheel, making our own breakfast/pasta/salad bowls. We are so excited to see the glazed and fired products in a few weeks' time! Odile is an amazing tutor and an impressive artist and potter. She gave very clear instructions, was incredibly patient, and extremely encouraging. Odile was also fantastic at meeting her students at our different experience levels and making sure that we were all able to achieve our goals for the lesson. We had a such a wonderful time today and will definitely be back for more lessons!
Laura - 24 July 2018
Great workshop - Odile is a wonderful, patient teacher and explains everything really clearly. It is a very relaxed class in a lovely bright, airy studio. Would highly recommend!
Alena - 22 July 2018
Great class, really enjoyed it, Odile was very friendly and made sure we all had something made by the end of the class! Looking forward to receive our pieces!
Tamara - 18 July 2018
Odile was wonderfully helpful and clear with her teaching, in which we made great use of the hour and a half making 2 bowls. She has fantastic troubleshooting skills to make any mistake into a purpose ;) An intimate session with 3 people in total so you really do get attention and help. I'll be back! Great environment and thank you for making my first experience so memorable and positive! :)
Selma and Adam - 16 July 2018
Very friendly hosting coupled with an amazing time learning how to make our first piece of pottery and will not be our last!
Sarah - 16 July 2018
Odile’s workshop was so much fun! Odile was super friendly, a fantastic teacher, informative and fun. The venue is an old college turned into creative studios which is a really nice idea! I’ve never worked with clay before and made my own bowl! I would highly recommend and definitely return for more workshops.
Sarah - 16 July 2018
Odile’s workshop was so much fun! Odile was super friendly, a fantastic teacher, informative and fun. The venue is an old college turned into creative studios which is a really nice idea! I’ve never worked with clay before and made my own bowl! I would highly recommend and definitely return for more workshops.
Hiu Man Eunice - 4 July 2018
Enjoyed the class very much.
Adam - 3 July 2018
This workshop was great - really fun and rewarding. It was a class of three so we each got a lot of one-on-one attention. It's harder than it looks but Odile was great at guiding me through the steps. Can't wait to see my glazed pot!
Anna - 1 July 2018
Odile' pottery wheel class was absolutely superb. I can't thank her enough for the best fun I've had in ages. I came away feeling over the moon at having started learning a new skill in the most relaxed and supportive environment. Odile is a truly wonderful teacher and is brimming with expert knowledge, enthusiasm and encouragement. Her passion for her work really shines through. Thank you Odile - I will definitely be returning very soon.
Hiu Man Eunice - 17 June 2018
Enjoyed the workshop very much. Learnt a lot of throwing techniques and had sufficient time to practice the skills. Highly recommended.
Debbie - 28 May 2018
We had such a fun afternoon and despite our intial misgivings that we would make a complete mess, we made two pots that Odile is kindly glazing and posting to us.It was our first time using a pottery wheel, however Odile, with her initial demonstration, made it all seem so simple. She then guided us through the process step by step, giving assistance and encouragement when needed and making the experience throughly enjoyable and positive. Odile is welcoming and friendly and we would definitely recommend her workshop. Both of us would like to go back to have another go!
Harjhot - 28 May 2018
Odile is a fantastic teacher. There are only 3 people in total so she's able to give great individual attention. Odile teaches you how to get started using a pottery wheel and how to shape a bowl, which she will glaze and send to you.
Jenny - 21 May 2018
I absolutely loved this class! The studio is part of a larger shared artists space (Kindred Studios) which is based near Maida Vale and super easy to get to. When I arrived Odile had a cup of tea brewing, and I had a chance to have a look around before the class started. The studio itself is really lovely and bright, and gives such a great insight in to the inner workings of a full time ceramicist. The class started with such an expert demonstration from Odile that I thought I would be picking up the wheel throwing in no time, little did I realise that her skills make it look a lot easier than it is (it's also totally mesmerising to watch)! We then spent some time cutting and shaping our clay into usable pieces ready to start throwing on the wheel. Of course this was my favourite part of the workshop, and after a few failed attempts, and lots of help and patience from Odile, I finally got the hang of it (I think!) and managed to create a bowl that I was incredibly happy with. It's such a great feeling of accomplishment, and I can't wait to see the bowl once it's glazed and fired. Something I didn't know, glazing is basically like a light coat of paint, and Odile gave us choices on the colour - bonus! I left the studio with a big smile on my face and have definitely got the pottery bug. Thank you so much to Odile and Obby for the perfect Sunday - 5 stars!!!
liu - 14 May 2018
It was really nice! We enjoyed it a lot. We will definitely come again and make more bowls and mugs :D