Leaving & Retirement Party Ideas London | Pottery Workshop
Looking for a leaving do or retirement party idea in London that's more memorable than drinks at the pub? Give your colleague a send-off with a pottery session in Doppiocotto's working ceramics studio in Waterloo, London SE1, a 9-minute walk from Waterloo station and a 2-minute walk from Lambeth North station. Sessions are taught personally by ceramic artist Bora Cetin, who has 25 years of experience working with clay, in the same studio where every piece in the Doppiocotto shop is made by hand.
A send-off they'll remember
A pottery session gives the team something to do together and something to keep. The person leaving takes home a piece made on the day, and colleagues can each make or paint something too.
Good for
- Leaving parties and farewells
- Retirement celebrations
- Career milestones and long-service celebrations
- Team send-offs before a move or relocation
Pricing
- Pottery painting: £6 booking fee per person, plus your chosen piece (£30–£55)
- Hand-building session: £55–£60 per person
- Private class: £110 per person
Exact pricing depends on your group size and the session type you choose. Get in touch and we'll confirm a quote for your date.
What's included
- Groups of 2 to 20 people
- Hand-building and/or pottery painting, guided step by step by Bora
- All clay, tools and materials provided
- You can bring your own food and drinks
Taking your pieces home
Finished pieces are glazed and kiln-fired by Bora after your session and will be ready to collect in approximately 2 weeks.
Want a gift as well? See our personalised handmade gifts and corporate gifts.
Location
The studio is in Waterloo, SE1, close to the South Bank and Borough Market, and easy to reach for guests travelling from across London.
Book a leaving or retirement party
To check availability and confirm pricing for your group size and date, contact hello@doppiocotto.com, or book a pottery class in London online.