Sak Beh Studio Pottery

On this throwing workshop, you will learn a little about the properties of clay and the importance of wedging. You will also learn how to centre, open and pull up the walls of your pot. There will be a maximum of seven people on this throwing workshop and each person will have their own dedicated wheel for the entire length of the session. There will also be two teachers with a teacher/student ratio of 1 teacher to 3.5 students. Please note, this is a group class. If you are looking for 1 to 1 teaching (one teacher to one participant) or 1 to 2 (one teacher to two participants) then you may find that a private session works best for you.

You can keep your best pot to take home, after it has been fired and glazed for you.  Please note that the last 10 minutes of the class is dedicated to studio practice, which involves cleaning of your wheel and tools.

(If you decide, after the throwing workshop, that you would like to continue throwing and improve your skills, we offer a 3hr wheel throwing practice session for £45. On this 3hr Wheel Throwing - Practice Session, you can keep two items which will be trimmed and glazed for you at no extra cost.)

What happens to your pots after they have been thrown?
At the end of the workshop you will choose your best piece or pot to keep. Two days after the workshop, your pot will be turned (trimmed) on the wheel for you.  Your pot will then be put on a shelf to dry for several days. Once dry, it will be ready for it’s first bisque firing in the kiln. After the bisque fire, your pot will be glazed and once again put through the kiln, but this time for the final glaze firing. 

As you can see, your wheel throwing  experience is only a small part of a much, much longer and very labour intensive process. Turning (trimming and shaping your pot on the wheel) and glazing are all part of the making process and just as important as throwing on the wheel. 

When your work is ready for collection, usually two or three weeks after the class, you will be able to collect your pieces! Collection is from Sak Beh Pottery and the collection dates are listed on the Sak Beh Website. So please check the Sak Beh Website for your collection date by clicking the tab, collection of pots. We don’t send out emails as they are not read.

Due to limited shelf and storage space, pots or work that remain uncollected one month after notification will (sadly) be disposed of.

(If you wish to keep a second pot, there will be an extra charge of £8.)


Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop

I have now done this taster lesson twice. Loved it! I'm hoping to make this a proper hobby :) Lovely teachers who welcome you with a cuppa. Beautiful new studio and and great tutoring. Highly recommended

Suzanne Reeves

Thoroughly enjoyed this taster session - the studio is beautiful and Mallory was such a brilliant instructor. She was so passionate about ceramics it was impossible not to share her enthusiasm, and she was calm, patient, and supportive throughout. I unreservedly recommend this class!

Isabelle Hanson

Sak Beh Studio is a beautiful space and Gabby is a lovely and really helpful and encouraging teacher. Great way to spend an evening..will be coming back ! 

Aaysha Sohal

A really enjoyable session. My husband and I thought that it was well organised. Rosie provides clear instructions and demonstrations - she made sure she gave everyone some individual time to help with their pottery. I was really pleased with the items I made. The venue was lovely: clean, bright and well equipped. 

Emma Thorby

Had such an amazing class with Malory,she was so thorough and really explained everything so well. A great first experience with Obby in a beautiful studio

Hazel Will

Fantastic value for money. Session started promptly with a  health and safety briefing and  instructions about throwing the  clay. Then we picked up our clay, choose a wheel and got started. It was a great learning environment and we were actively supported and instructed throughout.. I  was very happy when I picked up my two pots, which had been  fired and glazed. I  would highly recommend this taster session.

Michaela Kokavcova

Such a great class and  I hope to do more in the future , absolutely brilliant teachers ! 

Arianna Sardi

Rosie is very friendly and welcoming. She is explained very clearly all the process from start to finish to gives us instructions on what to do. She also made sure everyone got some help when needed. I would have wanted also to paint my piece after the firing, but looking forward for other sessions when that will be possible. Rosie makes pottery throwing achievable for everyone! 

SAVIOUR ALFINO

Very good class which I really enjoyed. I will recommend to others. 

Jyoti Halai

Brilliant afternoon spent learning about pottery crafting and main techniques to shape and throw. Quite a challenge but the instructor as fab! Was such a laugh and would totally do it again :)

Bushra Shaikha

I really enjoyed the workshop. The teacher was great, really enthusiastic, interested in what we were making and made sure we all ended up with something to take back from the session. I will definitely recommend this class! 5 star from me!

Christina Carè

Great class, very enjoyable! Malory was a very detailed instructor. It would have been great though if Sak Beh had a few pictures of what you wanted to achieve at each step to keep you on track (also one step - centring - wasn't on the board of steps). Otherwise great session and really appreciated the feedback along the way! Thank you :)

Danny James

The class was great! For the first 45-60 minutes we were shown the concepts and basics of throwing in a clear and comprehensive manner. We then spent about an hour and a half having a go ourselves. Gabby, the instructor, was friendly, welcoming, helpful, inclusive and gave clear direction while allowing room for creativity and error. It was exactly what I was looking for from a first session and has spurred me on to take up a five week course. Thanks!

Emily Micalizzi

Such a lovely class with a passionate and talented teacher. The studio space was so inspiring and the class size was perfect. I'm totally addicted and can't wait to go back!

ilaria niccoli

The course is was fun and I learned a lot. The teacher was very passionate and helpful. I'll definetely go back!

Laura Meadows

Such an enjoyable class, our instructor Gabbi was an amazing instructor. 
I will definitely be back for more lessons in the future. 

I took my mum for mothers day and she really enjoyed the experience too! we can't wait to go pick up our creations and see how they turned out.

Cristina Parente

anna wilton

Was back for my 3rd class, and again was so much fun. Tessa is a great teacher!

Emma Doyle

Gabby is a wonderful teacher! She has an extensive technical knowledge which allows for a very informative and insightful throwing experience. You do not feel rushed within the timeframe and are able to ask questions to get the most out of the workshop. It was a relaxed environment with no judgement and the studio is beautifully set up and organised, uncluttered and bright - a perfect creative atmosphere and I will definitely be coming back! Thank you to Gabby and Tessa for having me.

Sabrina azman

Such a lovely and supportive teacher! The number of students are perfect so everyone has equal amount of attention. The studio space is very very clean and comfortable. Go for it!

Chris Andrew Paterson

Class was overbooked and I was not given any notice or cancellation. I showed up as booked but was told I could not attend.  This is the second time something like this has happened.  I can't comment on the teaching. 

Hazel Sarah

Really informative, fun class - can recommend! 

Rebecca Killick

Such a great class. Delightful studio with wonderful facilities. Our teacher was brilliant- so patient and inspiring and clearly a true love for clay and ceramics. 

Clementine Fletcher-Smith

Great workshop, beautiful studio, incredibly useful tuition. Will come back!

Patricia Rodrigues

Really enjoyed my this workshop. Each person had their our own station (no sharing/split time), we learned a little about pottery and clay, as well as the techniques we would be using. We watched the teacher making a pot and then we applied what we learned to our piece.
At the end, everyone helped clean the stations so we also learned about the cycle of clay and how you can reclaim it, as well as the care you should have with silica dust.
The studio also offers classes if you're keen on that after the workshop.
Can't wait to pick up my piece!

Mollie Birchall

Really great class and helpful instructor. 

Choi-Ha Luu

Lovely studio! Very informative on basics and had a great time on the wheel as a beginner. Would definitely recommend!

Joyce C

Great taster experience, and good introduction to the fundamentals/basics. The instructor was very friendly and clear in her instructions, and the small group makes the experience all the more fun and engaging! 

Olivia Weightman

The class was very fun and the teachers worked were very knowledge and helpful. 

Elena Mag

Had a great time! Rosie was very patient. She talked through all the steps - excellent particularly for beginners! 

Sophie Begley

What a beautiful studio, the photos do not do it justice. 
Had a few problems with too many folks showing up for the class which the owner was not able to manage well and instead blamed Obby. Was an incredibly awkward start. 
The instructions and class were great, although the wheel throwing was more difficult that I thought it would be! The instructor was super hands on and helpful and was able to make some pots. 
They don't send you any reminders when your pots are done, you have to check their website for this - don't forget!

VE Dvs

Fantastic instructor and beautiful studio. The beginners workshop I attended was really enjoyable with a lovely vibe. The instruction and modelling was perfect for absolute beginners. It’s a bit of a shame that the pots are glazed for you and that you’re only allowed to keep one - I hadn’t realised this beforehand - but do understand given time constraints. I’d love to come back for more sessions! 

Ernest Lim

Great introduction to wheel spinning. Would've liked better timekeeping!

Violet Barrows

Such a nice instructor ! She went though everything so thoroughly and helped when needed but also allowed you to just have fun with it. Perfect for people who have never done something like it! X

Alicia Barry

It was our first time throwing and we loved it! Rosie is a really amazing teacher, she talks through everything so clearly and gives lots of help if you're not so confident. Highly recommended!

Nico Catro

Really great workshop, the studio is warm, clean, and cozy! Would highly recommend to anyone, found throwing really hard and satisfying at the same time.

Sofie Onderbeke

Great teacher who taught us a lot of techniques during a 3hours pottery session. Pretty studio where they respect all materials and are eco-friendly. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested and wants to learn more! 

Becky Wise

My first time throwing--we learnt all the important stages and I really enjoyed the process! Can't wait to pick up my pot. 

Rollo Martin

Really good fun. Great teacher and nice studio 👏

Lena Drapella

Felicity 'Flick'

This workshop was honestly one of the most enjoyable things I’ve done in a while! It offered the perfect amount of teaching and hands-on practical experience so that you could get use to throwing in the time provided. I would 100% recommend it to anyone thinking about trying this art form out!

Dominique Sleet

It was a fun afternoon and the instructor was very knowledgeable but I would have liked more time actually  playing with the clay as we only got two attempts on the wheel.

marie lacaze

It was a very lovely experience. The teacher gave us very clear explanations. I really did appreciate the fact that the place was absolutely spotless.
I only wish we could have done more trial by our self at the end (and a little less cleaning- even if i don't mind at all eheh :) )
I do highly recommend it!
See you soon!

Camila Sanchez

It was so much fun! we learned the basics and were able to keep the piece we loved. Also loved that they taught us about the importance of mindfulness with clay, making sure we don't waste it as we wash our hands in the sink.

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Rebecca Wise

A fantastic way to get into throwing- my first experience and one I'd love to try again. We learnt the theory and tried out each step, a wonderful way to spend a sunday afternoon!

Calli Field

Great way to try out throwing. Mallory was super helpful and knowledgable. Would recommend if you want to give pottery a go

Richard Osorio

A brilliant workshop in a lovely environment with a great and encouraging teacher.

Stephanie Au

Amazing experience! Went for my birthday with my friends and the instructor was so friendly and professional! Made it so much more fun. Highly recommend

VIKTORIA Ivan

Eloise was a great instructor and the studio is really cool and neat. The theory/practice ratio was good and the effort they put in the pieces after is impressive. Can't wait to pick up my final piece!

Joanne Murdock

I never expected to be able to actually throw a piece! So happy with what I made. The leader of the class was so nice and helpful and the studio was lovely 

Philip Roberts

Lots of fun, great teacher and we’ll definitely be back

Tasha Tan

The instructor was intimidating, every time I made a mistake she would say that “well this is not good because you’ve done this wrong again”. It made me feel insecure and useless as it was my first time doing it. Also, the class ended 30minutes earlier that stated. I was surprised that we could only take 1 of our creations home and an additional £3.50 will be charged if u want to take more than that. I have seen many other places that allows us to take 4 of our pieces home for free. Not worth £50 for the service and the fact that it was less than 3 hours.

None None

I can't rate the experience this time as we were not able to participate. I had booked to attend the class with a friend but there was something wrong with the booking system and we were turned away at the door.  We received a refund but the class was booked far in advance and it was disappointing not to be able to take part in the class as we had travelled to get there. 

Attended with friends.  Was a fun two hours we made two pots and picked them up a few weeks later. Great if you have had no experience.

Lisa O’Dea

Kim Vanopstal

Good class, with detailed instructions and lots of one-on-one teaching time. Very clean space! 

C West

I really enjoyed this workshop! It was informative and great fun. The class was nice and small so we all had a chance to learn and get tips from the teacher, who offered clear guidance when needed but didn't interfere. I'd definitely recommend it for a fun afternoon of trying something new!

Emma Jane

Rosie was lovely and very patient with all of us! Happy with what we made and can’t wait to visit again

Anne

Great course! Very thorough instructions from a very lovely, patient teacher, who helped all of us on the course throw some really quite impressive (for beginners!) mugs. bowls and vases on the wheel. Highly recommend!

Maya Sudarmana

Really enjoyed the class and the teacher was very helpful and thorough in explaining the whole process. 

Annie Ng

There was a lot of solid time in the wheel. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Be aware however that there isnt an opportunity to put handles on your cups unless you take the 6 or 12 week course. 

Nadia Mokhlesi

Had a brilliant morning workshop learning to throw pottery. Very friendly and knowledgable teacher, and a beautiful studio to work in. Had time to make 3 pieces x some better than others!! Would 100% recommend the class. 

Alona Malinovska

We had a great teacher; it was extremely interesting to learn about pottery. The workshop was engaging and I'd recommend it to anyone interested in wheel throwing.

Diane Enever

We had a great time on our 3 hour course. The setting it very relaxing, clean and inviting. The teacher was very informative and helped when we needed it but also let us make mistakes so we could learn how to rectify then. Really enjoyed it.

Harri Manku

I really enjoyed the work shop, Tessa is a great teacher, helpful and knowledgable. Will definitely go back!
 

Really enjoyable and therapeutic. Tessa is a great teacher!

Elisa Dg

The studio is really clean and everything is in place :) The teacher was good in explaining all the process step by step by as there are a lot of information and details to take in mind, time goes fast during the theory part. I believe should be added an extra 30 min. to have more time to dedicate to practice, otherwise nothing to say! I look forward collecting my pieces! 

karen taylor

Great environment. Great teacher, very patient and gave us all individual help as well as letting us just get on with it ourselves. Would highly recommend it. 

Robert Ogley

This course was just perfect. Very relaxed, super informative and our instructor was brilliant

Claire Douay

The workshop was wonderful! Everything was explained clearly and in detail from start to finish and because of the size of the workshop each attendee is given a lot of time to be explained how to do things or why things are going wrong etc. - will definitely be coming back! 

Josh Molnar

The workshop was very enjoyable and informative. We gained a good understanding of how the studio works and the process of making pots on the wheel. The studio is absolutely lovely and the teacher was great. In future, I would suggest that the class has fewer students or that the teacher has some support as the class ran-over a little and sometimes people were sitting waiting for help. 

Kaf Abiola

The workshop was fun but for beginners, having only one instructor was not enough. We also spent nearly an hour being spoken at. I think this is an incredibly long time and took a lot of the workshop. Maybe smaller classes and actually let people know when their items are ready. I've been checking the site and my class date isn't even on there.

Giloux manon

We had a lovely time. Really clear explanations, we made 2 pieces during the classe

Amy Forbes

Fantastic class. Eloise was a great teacher - gave really clear instructions, was very patient and made the class really fun. The 3 hours whizzed by and I learned loads.  Would thoroughly recommend the class for any beginner or improver, and I'm considering going back for a longer course.

Tyra Lim Ah Ken

Great class and the instructor was helpful and very friendly!

Amanda Tran

Great workshop and teacher! 
It was just a bit difficult to collect the artwork. But we found a solution. 

Gemma Grant

Great workshop, a lot of explaining at the beginning and cleaning at the end, allows for minimal time on the wheel. It would be useful if there was less time allocated to cleaning so more time could be spent on the wheel. Also it would be better if they were able to email us to let us know when the items are ready for collection. All in all a great workshop that I would recommend. 

Jess Trafford

This was a brilliant introduction to the basics of wheel throwing. We had lots of time on the wheel and everything was demonstrated really well. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Meghan Cooley

Dana Stancu

It was great fun and an amazing teacher. Definitely feel inspired to keep going :) 

Gaby Oke

Lovely class size and lovely host, relaxing and welcoming and really well taught! Would highly recommend. 

Toby Middleton

It was the first time throwing and I really enjoyed it! The tutor was very friendly and explained everything thoroughly. A great experience and definitely spurred me on to do more! 

Emily Connick

I absolutely loved the workshop and can’t wait to sign up for another class 

Eleanor Bailey

A really wonderfully well-run class in a beautiful studio! We had a great time, learnt loads and managed to make a collection of little bowls to take home! Thank you so much, we will be returning! 

Liz Parkes

I really enjoyed the class, the teacher was very patient and explained everything really well and was very knowledgeable. 
The class was paced well and good value for money, I would definitely do another workshop to build on what I learnt!

Hannah Webster

So fun and really informative. Helped refresh my pottery skills and helped me with gaps in my knowledge. Everyone was really friendly, felt safe with everything going on with Covid and the space is so beautiful. Will hopefully go back soon :) 

Thank you! 

Flora Meadmore

Stella Whalley

It was an excellent class really well organised and clear information and social distancing with PPE.We got to learn how to wedge and throw two pots and had step by step help on the way I fully recommend it !

Becca Gardiner

A really lovely introduction class to wheel throwing. The teacher was great, friendly and helpful, and the class was a lot of fun. 

Tamara Manuel

Amazing workshop! Rosie was a really patient teacher, the studio was really relaxing and it was an immersive class where I learnt a lot! Can't wait to pick up our pieces in 2 weeks!

Jenny Singh

My husband and i had a lovely time. It was our first time at wheel throwing. We had lots of laughs and fun with other couples and the tutor. She was clear with instructions and on hand to help. 

Catherine Thomson

What a lovely class! Our teacher was great making everything really clear, and she was very attentive and helpful to everyone. She also very kindly allowed us to make several things to practise and I appreciated the fact that the making time was not cut off by cleaning time as this would have made the class much shorter. I was really pleased with my pots and I hope to do a longer course there! 

Ben Edwards

Great couple of hours. Clear instructions and good fun

Leah Cowan

This was a great class. I booked it for my friend's birthday, and we were able 
 to make lots of pots on the wheel and collect one once its been fired (plus an additional charge to take home a 2nd). The teacher was friendly and patient, and the studio was a calm and clean environment. 

Amy Rebecca

It was great fun, I’m looking forward to going back for another workshop! 

Sophie Long

Loved the class! Instructions were clear and quick so we could get the most out of the experience, the studio was so lovely and immaculately clean. Could have stayed all day! Highly recommend. 

Rebecca Hutchinson

Great course, and really good teacher. I did the taster class, you won't come out of it an expert but it's deffinitely enough to make you realise how fun pottery is. The teacher will make sure you come out with some kind of pot. Would deffinitely recommend this course.

Fong Yee Chan

Bev was a patient and hands on teacher. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the session!

This is a 2 hour throwing workshop. Beginners and intermediate throwers are welcome. 

3 Hour Hand Building Session - Untaught 

This is a three hour untaught hand building session. You get to keep two pots or items at each session. Both items will be fired and glazed for you in studio white. Although it is not a taught class, there will always be someone present to give advice (if after a couple attempts you are stuck) and show you where things are. It is intended for potters who already have experience of hand building or who have taken a hand building class at Sak Beh Pottery. 

We have a great selection of moulds for making bowls or plates. If you want to try decorative slip work, then these 3 hr long sessions give enough time to do so. 

You can also book a subsequent session to glaze your work yourself, if you have glazing experience. If you intend to glaze the work yourself, then you will be offered the choice of 10 glazes. Alternatively, if you want us to fire and  glaze your work for you, then this will be offered at no extra cost and your work will be glazed in our studio white.

This class is for potters who are already familiar with basic hand building techniques such as slab building, pinching, or coiling. Hand building is a great way to get to know clay better. It’s a sensory experience due to its tactile nature, and, because of this, very enjoyable. Some potters find they prefer hand building to wheel throwing whilst others use both in the context of a single pot or ceramic piece. For instance, hand built elements such as spouts, handles or sculpted attachments can be added to wheel thrown forms.  Exploring both ways of making, wheel throwing and hand building, gives a potter opportunity to get to know her/his medium (clay) better. 

Up to 2kg of clay is included in the price.  We hope to see soon!

The collection dates and times for your work will be uploaded to the Sak Beh Pottery website two weeks after the class. Please check the website for your collection dates. We hold onto your work for one month after your first collection date has been released. Unfortunately, due to limited storage space, work that remains uncollected after this month will be disposed.

3 hrs Hand Building - Practice Sessions

Tricia Patel

Beautiful studio and really instructive guidance and teaching from the friendly and knowledge owners. Highly recommended.

This is a 3 hour hand building practice session. You get to keep your best two pieces which will be fired and glazed for you, at no extra cost, in studio white.

3hrs Wheel Throwing -  Practice Sessions - Untaught 

Practice sessions are untaught and are designed for potters who wish to improve their skills through practice. You need to have enough wheel throwing skills to be able to work unaided. This is not a beginners wheel throwing class but an improvers session. You can keep up to two pieces of work which will be trimmed and glazed in studio white for you at no extra cost. Alternatively, if you already have experience in trimming and glazing, and you wish to trim and glaze your own work on subsequent sessions, that is also an option. There will always be someone on hand to ask simple advice (if having given it a couple goes, you are stuck) or show you where things are. 

Trimming is the process by which you remove excess clay, especially from the base of the pot, add a foot ring, and generally give an aesthetic shape to your pot. If left for too long, the clay of your pot will dry out and you will no longer be able to trim it. So please remember, if you intend to trim your own work please  prebook two sessions, one for throwing and the second for trimming. 

Please remember that these 3 hour wheel throwing sessions are aimed at potters who have taken Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshops at Sak Beh Pottery or elsewhere. If you have taken our 5 Week Throwing Course then this is the ideal next step. 

Included in the price of the class (£45) is 2 kg of clay. You can keep your best 2 pots for trimming and firing.

Please check the Sak Beh Pottery website for collection dates and times. Collection of work is generally on a Monday or Friday from 5-7pm. Due to limited storage space, we can only hold your work for one month after your first collection date has been listed. 

3hrs Wheel Throwing - Practice Sessions 

Extend your knowledge of throwing on the wheel through practice. Then return to trim and glaze your work.

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