County Hall Pottery

Wonderful facilities and tutors plus a gallery showcasing ceramicists work to inspire and learn from. The studio is bright, lots of space and the equipment and tools all new. Learnt a lot and met interesting creative people on the courses.

Can really recommend County Hall to anyone who wants to learn pottery or build on existing skills. Have discovered County Hall Pottery today for the first time and done a day-course. I was amazed how much I learned in such a short time. The pictures are from today's class. Excellent teacher, very supportive and giving you the confidence to go beyond. The studio is very spacious and bright and in a building with a very special atmosphere. Excellent Japanese food during lunch time. Watch out for new classes! Definitely worth discovering this place for anyone who enjoys pottery!

This Beginners Wheel Throwing Pottery Course at County Hall Pottery is perfect introduction to learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In the very first lesson, you'll dive straight into the basics—how to centre clay, drill, and pull walls into a cylinder shape. From there, you'll build on these foundational techniques to transform your cylinders into a variety of beautiful and functional forms. The course strikes the perfect balance between demonstrations and hands-on practice, ensuring that you have plenty of time to refine your skills. Gaby is a fantastic instructor, breaking down each step and technique in a clear, accessible way that makes the process feel intuitive and achievable. Her expert guidance and patience make all the difference in helping beginners gain confidence at the wheel. By the end of the course, I was not only able to create some amazing vases and bottles (pictured), but I also felt ready to take the next step and join a progression course. If you've ever wanted to try wheel throwing, I highly recommend this class—it’s an incredible experience that will leave you excited to keep creating!

Had the best birthday experience with a private group pottery session with Ho who is fabulous! Can not recommend her enough! Thank you for making my birthday amazing!

A gem in the County Hall on the Southbank. Amazing works of art at the exhibition. Put on by the Not For Profit organisation County Hall Pottery. They run classes as well as exhibitions.