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Studio1Ceramics

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Studio1Ceramics is a workshop situated at Florentia Clothing Village in Haringey Warehouse District. The studio is a recently refurbished spacious workshop in which I run a series of clay workshops for all levels and abilities. The classes are taught in a healthy, bright environment where students can work safely and comfortably. Prices include most materials and firings (which will include an initial bisque firing and a glaze firing)

The classes are taught by Martha Todd RCA MA who has been a practicing ceramic artist and sculptor for 13 years and is currently researching for a PhD based on figurative sculpture in contemporary art.

The studio is a brand new space that has been specially arranged in order to provide a clean and spacious environment in which students can comfortably explore how to hand build with clay. Martha teaches a series of clay workshops for all levels and abilities.

Martha teaches hand-building techniques in clay as well as surface decoration, glazing, mould-making as well as specialist classes.

Prices include all basic materials and firings (which will include an initial bisque firing and a glaze firing).

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Have become an old timer now because I love it so much! Martha and Sophia guide and let you experiment in equal parts. The two hours there is best part of my week. Would recommend!

A really enjoyable session. If I had realised how much fun it was I would have booked on sooner!

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS opportunity to extend my modelling with plasticine into some proper ceramic work... Martha is a great teacher... very patient and fully supportive of any creative ideas. Came away with four beautiful ceramic pieces that I would happily have bought in a craft market.... and met some lovely people ... all calmly and creatively working together to produce beautiful, personal ceramic pieces. Can’t wait to book my next four sessions.... and make some lovely personalised Christmas presents!

really relaxed informal class, mix of new and regular friendly people returning to take part. You are shown a few key techniques and you are given the freedom to create the objects that you like in this class.

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Have become an old timer now because I love it so much! Martha and Sophia guide and let you experiment in equal parts. The two hours there is best part of my week. Would recommend!

A really enjoyable session. If I had realised how much fun it was I would have booked on sooner!

Had a fantastic time doing my plant pots with Martha. Great way to spend a day. The time went too fast. Need more

We had a great time at our taster session and will definitely be coming back!

Lovely thing to do with freinds the lady was super friendly and helpful would recommend :)

Beautiful, spacious studio. I took my partner and we spent a wonderful 4 hours learning so much. Martha is a fantastic teacher. I would highly recommend her course to others in the future.

An excellent class, lots of fun and mess!

An exceptional day of mould making. Martha makes it fun and instructional and fulfilling . Loved everything about it.

The 5 stars doesn’t scratch the surface for this studio . Absolutely excellent in every way. Martha creates an immersive and friendly environment that soon becomes like a friend’s house.

A lovely class with a friendly tutor. I can't wait to go back next week!

Martha is a very helpful teacher, always explaining things clearly while being patient with all my questions! She helped me explore creating ceramics beyond the bog-standard pot, which I really appreciated. The class also has a really nice and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of work and mucking in.

Martha is a great teacher, and the classes have a warm and relaxed atmosphere - perfect for some post-work creativity! Will definitely be returning for more sessions.

Loved my 4 hour ceramics afternoon. A little bit of escapism from the chaos of everyday. Highly recommend

Spent a lovely meditative afternoon with a girlfriend of mine building coil vases together. Martha’s space is really relaxing and we enjoyed ourselves so much that four hours flew by! Nice cafe on site too so worth coming before your workshop for lunch on the veranda.....

Really relaxing and fun ceramics experience!

Martha was great and the class was so relaxing, a nice spacious studio which felt perfectly safe with social distancing, will definitely be going again :)

A really fun class if you want to try pottery. Loads of fun tools to use to personalise your makes. Lovely teacher in a bright airy studio.

Brilliant class - highly recommended!

Love it! So much fun. A really enjoyable class in a beautiful setting. Martha is wonderful teacher and fun and informative presence. I'd recommend this course highly.

Martha was brilliant , we would definitely recommend this class and look forward to coming back !

A really enjoyable session 4 hours went too quickly! Good job I have more sessions booked for January!

Really great introduction of handling clay. Our lovely teacher showed us two ways of making an item of our choice such as bowl/cup/candle holder and was really great for a total newbie such as myself. Lovely studio also :)

Fantastic as always. The new studio is bright and spacious. Martha’s teaching and expertise is individually tailored to each participant’s needs, whether beginner or experienced.

Great class. Made two moulds ready for slip casting and press moulding. Fun and messy. Excellent health, safety and social distancing measures in big new studio.

It was brilliant we loved it.

My boyfriend and I had a really fun class led by Martha as a way to do something not staring at a screen together. Neither of us have done any pottery before and it was a very well led and chilled class. We each made a pinch pot (where you mould the shape by hand) and a coil pot (where you build a pot up from a base and add layers of coils to form the wall). The 2 hours flew by and we also got to pain our work too. Can't wait to collect them in a few weeks! There were just three of us in the class so COVID precautions were easy to maintain. Everyone had masks on all the time and it was perfectly fine. We would definitely do another workshop/class with Martha again.

Martha was a very chill teacher and we had such a fun time making a couple of pots each. The time quite literally flew by! Would recommend highly.

Three of us went for a 2-hour taster class and had so much fun! I'd recommend this class to anyone who wants to get their hands dirty and play with clay. We'll be booking more sessions with Martha in the future :)

So wonderful to be able to continue learning ceramics in these turbulent times. The new studio is fantastic with new equipment and plenty of room to social distance.

Great experience in the studio!

This is my second set of classes with Martha, and I love the new space, lots of room on the large tables to be able to spread out and work. As always Martha is a great teacher!

I loved all my classes. Martha is a wonderful teacher.

So lovely to be back. Outside classes particularly enjoyable. Looking forward to the new venue.

Had a lovely class once again with Studio1ceramics. We were able to do it outdoors due to Covid, which turned out to be great.

I really enjoy the class and even more so since it is outside with lots more space. Martha is always on hand for a bit of help or guidance and you can make what you like. I really missed it during lockdown.

Very relaxed class. We’ve been sitting outside the studio in the summer evenings. There’s even a cafe in the same space so you can have a glass of wine or a hot choc late while you play. Martha is on hand to help you out if needed but is happy to let you get on with your creative flow.

Lovely teacher and great atmosphere!

Brilliant course. I’m a serial booker now and really enjoy acquiring the skills to make my own ceramic creations. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great advice and inspiration.

Yes really enjoyable again. 4 weeks goes too quickly. Martha is great and lets you do what you want and gives advice when needed, provides a warm drink and washes up the equipment too which is fab!

Great course with the freedom to work on own project. The class is small enough that we all felt like we had enough attention. And I loved the results, I’ll defo be back again in the summer!

What a wonderful way to spend and evening. Martha is skilled and knowledgable and it shows because of the improvements I have made over weeks. Thank you!

I did a bit of pottery back in my school days and was really keen to get back into the practice. Martha's ceramics course certainly delivered! The classes take place in a quaint studio within a 2-minute walk of Wood Green station. Martha is incredibly patient and tailors her teaching to suit the needs of each to person. I met incredible people and learned so much over the 4-week course...coil pots, pinch pots and ended up making a baby penguin sculpture! I've booked another 4 classes and can't wait to add to the collection. I highly recommend Martha's classes so don't delay...they are very popular!

Great course that I keep coming back to. You can develop your ceramics skills as and how you want to, and Martha will guide you.

It was such a pleasure spending Monday evenings doing this class! Martha was lovely and helpful, she gave as much guidance as you wanted and helped us create lovely stuff. I’m definitely going back for more!

Such great fun I'd like to do it all over again! Amazing way to get creative, lovely small group, relaxed environment and wonderful teacher.

By far one of the best places to get creative in North London. Get teacher, and great space!

I have learnt so much in these classes about hand-building techniques and glazing. Martha is a fabulous teacher. Thank you!

Very enjoyable, nice group of people and Martha was great! Cute studio, just what the doctor ordered :)

I learnt loads of different techniques and lots about ceramics in general. Martha is lovely - super enthusiastic, you can never ask too many questions, and she's really keen to help you. The space is great - cosy and full of interesting things. It's also in a good location really close to public transport, and with nice places for socialising nearby. There were 5 of us in the class, 3 of whom had done courses with Martha before, and I'll definitely be going back.

Had a wonderful time with Martha learning about pottery and working on improving my technique. Thank you!

Studio 1 is a really cute, super relaxed and welcoming space for a weekly check-in to escape busy city life. Martha is warm and whitty and has all the fruit teas you can dream of. The small classes of 5 mean that it's not overwhelming for first timers like myself and means that everyone has guidance and attention enough to feel competent enough to work individually, whilst chatting and getting to know the other students. This is a really great taster course which left me feeling proud of the work I had produced and curious to explore ceramics further.

I got this course as a present for my girlfriends birthday and we both went. It was absolutely brilliant. Martha is fab, hands on when you need her but gives you space and freedom to make anything you want. Highly recommended!

Just such a great course and I keep rebooking and rebooking...

I always really enjoy going and like you that you can choose what you want to make yourself but still get guidance on how to do it. Martha is always lovely even when she has been very busy!

Overall great course; studio is very nice and cosy with a lot of work to be inspired by. Martha is a great teacher, very attentive and explains all the techniques very well...my absolute favorite being building with 'sausages' :P There is very nice atmosphere and the fact that the classes are not big is that everyone get's the opportunity to discuss their own projects and have things explained multiple times if needed. Plus is good to be able to interact with other course takers. I highly recommend this studio; I've taken 8 classes for far and would be coming back for more if i didn't move south.

Really enjoyed the classes and learnt a lot in a short space of time. The atmosphere is really lovely and lots of great conversations amongst the small group which made it feel really relaxing for a Thursday evening activity. Martha is a great teacher and being surrounded by her work is inspiring. I will definitely be booking again!

Great teacher and great friendly class

This was my second booking - just a lovely, relaxing and creative way to spend time. Martha is positive and helpful...definitely recommend coming!

I booked a private lesson for myself, my partner, and his parents and we had a wonderful time. Martha was patient, instructive, and kind, and we managed to make quite a few items (cups, jars, pots...) that day, and it was really fun to think about what we would like to make and see the items come to life! We left the class feeling happy and relaxed, and excited to pick up our fired items in 2 weeks time. The finished items turned out so well and has brought all of us so much joy. Thank you Martha for such a lovely experience.

Great course Martha is a brilliant teacher! Hope to come back again soon

Martha is super knowledgeable, and the style of the course is good if you want the flexibility to explore and experiment, but with expert guidance on hand.

Really lovely class, Martha is a great teacher. Enjoyed it thoroughly! Hope to rebook at some point in the future. Thanks Martha!

Great teacher and a fun class

Fun, friendly, free to make what you want and fab guidance oh and a hot drink too!

Great super helpful teacher, terrific facilities with a relaxed atmosphere conducive to learning and enjoyment. Would recommend to anyone from complete beginners to folks who are very experienced, Martha's sessions were brilliant for all of us.

Lovely small class, friendly and relaxing

Great session- lovely, patient teacher. Will look to book again!

Loved the class as always. Xxx

Fab course!

Martha was a very good, skilled teacher, who created a relaxed, productive atmosphere. Explanations were clear, help was always available, and even in this very short course, everybody was able to produce interesting and pleasing work. Thanks.

Great course in a small group. Marta is very knowledgeable and helpful. Will be coming back!:)

Really enjoyable relaxing session, was so pleased to be able to make two things to take home. Took place in such a lovely location too.

Coming to learn pottery here has become my little haven. Love it so much and can see I am improving. Wonderful teacher and it's great meeting lovely people.

Friendly tutor and participants and freedom to make what your want. I have now been to 4 sessions since November and just booked for a four week course to learn more about techniques and glazing. With only spaces for 5 people you get a lot of help if you need it.

Brilliant class and teacher

What a fabulous course. I had never done ceramics before and Martha explained what to do but encouraged us to explore our own creative ideas. Ut was a small group and a really relaxing way to spend Tuesday evenings - will definitely book again!

Relaxed and fun class, great way to spend the evening.

I really enjoyed the taster session last week, so I have already booked another session. Martha was an excellent teacher and the atmosphere of the class was friendly and relaxed. Highly recommend to anyone interested in making their own ceramics.

Great class, great teacher

Just so addictive and great for everyone, at any level. Martha is great at helping you progress.

Martha is a brilliant teacher and helps you develop!

Martha is a fantastic teacher with a lovely sense of humour. I learnt so much in just 4 weeks. The whole experience was an oasis of calm in an otherwise hectic world. I found my bliss.

Fantastic class and a fun activity. Martha is a great teacher.

The Taster Session is a really good way to try out ceramics. It does make you want to come back for a full course! I highly recommend this class.

Chance to learn something new in a very lovely relaxed atmosphere.

These are brilliant classes, perfect for total beginners or anyone with experience. Studio1 is a lovely cosy studio close to Wood Green tube station. Martha goes above and beyond to make everyone welcome and to help them to achieve their ideas. I’ve learnt so much. I’ve been to several courses and will definitely be booking again!

I just love Martha's courses. From never having done any ceramics, I've found that I really like it! With Martha's help, this course is really something for all abilities. I can't recommend it highly enough.

I had the best time with Martha, she really is a great teacher. I’ll definatly be back!

I love this class, the tutor is very supportive of self creativity and creates a relaxed atmosphere.

It is a really small class, which is nice as you get the help you need. Is really fun class and therapeutic.

I attended a beginner's class last night and it was very enjoyable. It was a small group, we were shown basic techniques. People were friendly and the tutor was knowledgeable, relaxed and even made us a hot drink! I am definitely going to be booking more sessions for January and February.

I have been attending these classes since January and I love them! Martha is such a brilliant teacher with such creative ideas. I find the classes very therapeutic and can’t wait to sign up again in December!

100% recommend this course to anyone!

Great!

It’s so lovely to spend a weekday evening getting creative after a long week at work. The classes are small and super sociable. Martha will help you create your ideas with clay in this relaxing environment.

This class was so much fun. Martha is great at helping you bring your ideas of what you want to create to life

This was a great taster session! I learnt a lot about making different types of pots and I understand the process a lot better. Martha was a great teacher and provided all the equipment needed. It's a fantastic class and I highly recommend it!

This was a great course. Really good value too. Martha is a patient and generous teacher and I think most of our class is coming back to book more classes. The venue was nice with lots of work around to inspire. Definitely signing up again in the future.

Martha is a wonderful teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed working in her inviting studio and spending the time learning hand-building techniques. The 2 hours just fly by.

Great atmosphere, great teacher. Hope to go to more classes.

for taster session it was great

The Saturday Workshop was great as it gave you time to properly get into making something a bit more complicated. It was a great way to spend a Saturday!

Just love coming here. A little haven in Wood Green. You learn as you go along, get help when you ask for it, meet nice people etc. And get more ideas of what to do which makes you wanna come back for another month!

My taster session at Studio 1 was brilliant - Martha is so knowledgeable and friendly, she was happy to cater to all levels and ideas. Would definitely recommend, I'll be back for the 4 week course!

Martha was a great teacher! Very knowledgeable and made the class fun for all. I can't wait to go back and collect our pieces :)

We had such a good time in our taster session. Martha was a great tutor, and lovely company, with excellent taste in music! We were all inspired by the lovely pots and sculptures in the studio, and found the whole experience relaxing and fun. Two awesome hours of ceramics!

I'm almost embarrassed to leave another review as this is my 3rd course with Martha!! The fact that I've booked a 4-week course 3 times should be testament enough to just how great this is. If you see a space on one of her courses - book it quick!!

Have been coming to this class for a few months now. I would truly recommend it to anyone who wants to try their hand at ceramics. Also Martha is just the best teacher 👌🏻

We really enjoyed our Saturday workshop with Martha. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, you are sure to enjoy this class! Martha is hugely talented and very knowledgeable - She gives you complete freedom to make whatever you wish, perfectly balanced with as much or as little guidance as you require. The classes are small in size, we were a group of five which meant we had lots of one to one guidance from Martha. Such a fun day, lots of interesting conversation and a delicious light lunch as well! If you’re in two minds about booking a class with Martha, I say go for it! It’s a chance to try something new! You’ll meet like minded people, switch off from the outside world and let your creativity flow - Seriously, what are you waiting for??!!! Go for it!!!

Really enjoyed the session. Was really laid back and fun, and Martha was very knowledgeable and helpful! Would definitely recommend.

Great time with nice people, the workshop was worth every penny, Martha is a very good teacher.Thank you

I love these classes! Martha is a great teacher - very calm, experienced and knowledgable. I find the classes very therapeutic and I love the fact it is always a small class (5 ppl max) meaning Martha has a lot of time for each of us. I’ve been going on and off since January and will continue going for a long time.

Super fun class with Martha - great way to learn various ceramics techniques.

Absolutely loved my taster ceramics session! So much fun and really therapeutic. I took my mum for her birthday and we had such a good time. Thank you!

worked really well as a one day course, relaxing and productive. lovely day, thankyou Martha

I really enjoyed this day course as Martha gave us all hints and tips throughout the day as we progressed with our mini projects. The fact that we all managed to underglaze / slip our creations by the end of the day made it really satisfying And the lunch was delicious :) I will definitely be back.

Thank you, Martha for the two amazing, relaxed courses. Will definitely be attending again in autumn.

I just can’t stop making ceramics!!

It was a small space, but fit 5 comfortably. Really enjoyed my session and getting hands on with clay. I have used a wheel before but this was the first time I have used clay in this way. Definitely would recommend this class - and I will be attending again!

My second ceramics course with Martha - think I'll be booking a third!! She's a great teacher and the space is so lovely. Would really recommend. Lots of advice on how to make my ideas come to life, and so many glazes etc to choose from!!

2 weeks into the 4 weeks course and I've already decided to book onto another one. Love it - great guidance with an opportunity to create your own thing.

The studio is in a very nice place. Martha is very cheerful and patience. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

Loved my four week course with Martha. She was a great teacher who gave loads of tips and ideas but lots of freedom to try out all our ideas. Would highly recommend

The Ceramics Taster Session was delightful I really enjoyed it, it was totally relaxing. I will definitely be going again. Martha was very welcoming and a great teacher.

I initially took a taster session with Martha, and enjoyed it so much I signed up for the evening ceramics course! Martha is an awesome teacher with incredible patience. She provides as much (or as little) guidance as you need, and is willing to work with the ideas you bring. It was a joy to spend evenings learning and creating at studio1ceramics!

Martha's a great tutor and the studio is such a lovely space. Booking onto another course right this minute!!

Great teacher, great course!

It was really great. Everything was very clear and relaxed. It certainly made me want to come back for more sessions - and if I can find a clear time I will book in for a course for definite.

Very fun but informative at the same time

I have been going to this class for x3 months now and I completely love spending a weekday evening being creative in such a nice environment. We all sit and have a chat with a coffee and be as creative as we want with clay 😍😍😍😍

Enjoyed the course very much. Martha is very relaxed about what you might want to do, assuming it can realistically be achieved. The space is small and 5 is a bit of a squeeze, but all the people I was there with were nice and got on with their own pieces of work. My friend and I made very different things and Martha is good at throwing around ideas so you can get as close as you can to what you want to make. A good 4 evenings, and I probably could have done with one more week!

Really enjoyable and satisfying course - perfect if you want to learn the basics and complete your own projects. Less a formal step-by-step course, more about helping you to inspire/realise your own creative ideas.

I loved this course. Its a lovely little studio with a great, talented teacher. I will be booking more sessions.

Great course. Small groups so it’s really cosy and you get time with the teacher. First class is techniques, following 3 classes are to work on your own projects with support if you need. :)

Really useful and engaging fun session.

I loved everything about the session - the duration and location was perfect. Martha is a great teacher and I think she did a fantastic job of introducing me to the basics of pottery. Would highly recommend!

It was great! Martha was really helpful - with only two of us in the class it was such great value. We were able to work at our own pace and I feel I learned loads. I will definitely be going back!

I love this class! I’m going again. It’s truly the most enjoyable way to spend a Tuesday evening

Super evening with Martha and others - the time flew by. We made two pots, using two different techniques, as well as learning about glazing and finishing, and were able to decorate the pots ready for firing. Martha is lovely, very friendly and very supportive of absolute beginners as well as those with some experience. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed this course with the talented Martha

This taster session was the perfect course! It was the right amount of time and the right side. I felt I got a really good introduction to the techniques used, the types of clay, the different tools and what they can be used for as well as a taster into how to decorate the pots. It made me want to book onto a full course. Getting to make not one, but two pots was a bonus. Can't wait to pick them up!

Martha was awesome and very open to answer questions and give cool ideas for our new proyects! I learn about the glazes and colors, also how to make new shapes.

We loved our taster session with Martha! She was very friendly and flexible to help us make what we wanted to. The studio is lovely too and we were left inspired! Thank you.

Martha's a really helpful and relaxed teacher. She makes you feel at ease even when you're a complete beginner! The atmosphere is very informal and although the space is small, it works well and the group is always friendly. I would thoroughly recommend Martha's classes! Louise Palmer

A great introduction to ceramics! Martha was really friendly, her studio is a lovely relaxed place to enjoy learning about ceramics. I was really pleased with what I learned and will definitely be going back to try my hand at a few new designs!

Very knowledgable and friendly. Lots of fun!

I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed weeknight ceramics classes @ studio1ceramics. It is so fulfilling to have some creative downtime during the week and Martha is so amazing at helping you bring your ideas to life. I am going to join this class again and probably will continue going for the foreseeable future!!!!

Great taster course, has definitely whetted my appetite. Nice small group size.

Friendly, open minded teaching. Made a great pot with coiling technique and had a great time. If you are looking for something relaxed and fun then the introductory session is perfect!

Martha is a fantastic tutor. Always there to help and assist and her knowledge and experience with clay is so golden. She is also great fun! I really enjoyed my taster class and looking forward to working with her when I book my next sculpture class.

I very much enjoyed the class....Martha is a friendly and patient teacher...who knows a lot about ceramics.....I am looking forward to my next class....Mick

I came with my two sons who are 7 and 3. My oldest is very proud of his Cheetah and his Eagle and he'd taken it to school for 'show and tell' and he's got some lovely feedback from his classmates. I'm quite happy with my plant pot, so is the Aloe Vera which now resides. Martha was great with the kids, definitely would go again for a family session.