Pottery Class Prices in London: What You Get for Your Money

Pottery class pricing in London varies enormously — from £25 drop-in sessions to £100+ studio experiences — and it's rarely clear upfront what's actually included. Here's exactly what a session at Doppiocotto's Waterloo studio costs, and what you get for it.

Pottery Painting

£6 booking fee per person, plus your chosen piece (£18–£45).

This is the most accessible way into ceramics: no making required, just decoration. You choose a bisque-fired piece — a mug, plate, bowl or small decorative object — and spend around two hours painting and glazing it with guidance from Bora throughout. No experience needed, and it works well for mixed-comfort groups, birthdays, and family sessions.

Hand-Building Sessions

£55–£60 per person.

This is where you actually build something from raw clay: mug making, plate making, or general slab-building, using the same technique used to make every piece in the Doppiocotto shop. You'll learn to prepare clay, build walls, attach a handle, and refine a form — then glaze what you've made. This is the real Doppiocotto process, taught in a two-hour session.

Private Session for Two

£180 flat.

A private studio session for two people — ideal for a date night or a one-on-one experience without a group class around you.

What's Included at Every Price Point

• All clay, tools, paints and glazes
• Aprons for every participant
• Personal tuition from Bora — not an assistant, not a rotating instructor
• Glazing and kiln firing of your finished piece after the session
• A real working studio, not a hired room

Every piece is fired after your session and ready to collect approximately two to three weeks later.

Private Groups (Hen Parties, Birthdays, Corporate Events)

Private sessions run for groups of two to eight people, with exclusive use of the Waterloo studio for the duration. Pricing follows the same per-person structure above, and BYOB is welcome — bring your own prosecco, drinks, or a cake for celebrations. Get in touch at hello@doppiocotto.com to confirm a quote for your group size and date.

Why the Price Difference Between Painting and Hand-Building?

Pottery painting uses pieces that are already made — you're decorating, not building, so the session is simpler to run and the piece itself is smaller. Hand-building sessions involve raw clay, more materials, and considerably more one-to-one guidance, which is reflected in the price. Neither is "better" — it depends on whether you want a relaxed decorating session or the full hands-on making experience.

Ready to book? See all pottery classes in London at our Waterloo studio, a two-minute walk from Waterloo station.