Get hands-on with clay in the UK: Where to try out pottery.
The Aylesford Pottery in Kent is one of the few surviving commercial potteries in the south east of England making a range of handmade thrown and handbuilt ceramics, plus architectural commissions. The pottery also runs a school of ceramicsfor over 100 students. Two master potters Alan Parris and Billy Byles run the pottery today.

Turning Earth E10, Leyton Turning Earth E10 is a new centre for ceramics that opened in the Lee Valley in March 2017, in the 8,500 sq ft top floor of an old hardware factory. The centre includes a large open-plan membership studio where trained artists, serious hobbyists, and beginners work together in a community environment, with the benefit of shared facilities.

Your hub for art and creative learning in the heart of east London Explore a hobby, earn a qualification, discover your creative talents or try something totally new Our vibrant programme of visual arts courses are based at the Gainsborough Learning Centre in West Ham.

We've rounded up the best pottery centres and ceramic cafes in East London in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 59 East London pottery centres and ceramic cafes to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including indoor and soft play areas.Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out.

Three open access ceramics studios in Peckham providing professional development for members and a range of classes for all. Our spacious studios all have top of the range communal equipment and expert technical support.

Turning Earth Hoxton is the original open-access membership ceramics studio in London, offering monthly memberships and weekly pottery courses.

Watch a 3 minute film on ceramics at Heatherleys and an 8 minute film on the Sculpture Diploma at Heatherleys. THE KILN ROOMS. Tessa teaches pottery classes at the Kiln Rooms in Peckham, south-east London. Courses include Monday and Tuesday evening ceramics classes. To book please send a message or call 079 5193 2005. PRIVATE TUITION AND GLAZE.