Become Part of a Thriving Ceramics Community!
We are the only public ceramics studio in London to offer Drop-ins every day from 9am to 9pm as an alternative to a monthly membership. Whether you choose a Drop-In Member Plan or Drop-In Monthly Membership, you are still a Member of Dalston Clay. This way you can feel part of our community from your first session with us.
Our Drop-Ins are 3hrs in duration with the exception of Sunday Drop-In's that coincide with either Clay Day or Yoga Throwdown or the Six Week Course (see below). You can reschedule or cancel anytime up to the start of your Drop-In in your members account.
Although there is usually somebody at the studio for technical help, our Drop-In sessions are unguided so to make the most of your sessions please read on...
Introducing the new Drop-In studio handbook:
Required reading before your first Drop-In session with us
This handbook covers everything you need to know from accessing the studio all the way through to glazing and collecting your work. You can find it both on your Members Account after you purchase a Drop-In Plan or Monthly Membership and also as a hard copy at the studio.
Free Yoga, Meditation and Yoga Nidra
for Drop-In members!
As a Drop-In member you are invited to join in our optional wellbeing activities for free!
On a Sunday Clay Day we have Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Meditation. On a Sunday Yoga Throwdown we have Yoga and during the Six Week Courses on Monday and Tuesday nights we invite you to join us for meditation at 6.30pm before the start of your Drop-In at 7pm
These sessions occur during your Drop-In session. However, if you do not wish to join in, you can arrive after or leave before the start of the wellbeing session. Drop-In sessions that coincide with a wellbeing sessions are always longer in duration than regular Drop-In sessions to make sure you always get at least 3 hours of uninterrupted studio time.
Keep an eye out for these longer Drop-Ins on the
Drop-In Booking Timetable and also check the
Quick Book Calendar to see which session may be happening during your Drop-In session.
Requirements before booking a Drop-In Member Plan
or Drop-In Monthly Membership
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To have completed at least one of the following:
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A Six-week course at Dalston Clay
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Two Taster sessions, Wheel Throwing sessions or Clay Days + Glazing Tutorial.
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Long-form classes at any other studio.
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Sufficient experience with your own ceramics practice.
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To have digitally signed the studio liability form which is automatically sent when you book your first Drop-In or studio Induction with us.
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To have read the Drop-In handbook before your first session with us
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To feel confident working without guidance and to be potentially working on your own in the studio if no-one is present.
Studio Induction
If you would like to visit the studio to see if it is suitable for you, feel free to book a studio induction when will give you a guided tour of the studio and answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can have a read through the studio handbook which is viewable in your Members Account when you purchase a Drop-In plan or Monthly Membership.
Discover which option is right for you...
Member Plan
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Cost-effective plans of 3,5 or 10 sessions that last up to 12 months: Ideal if you are busy, travel frequently or just prefer the occasional session.
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Three hour sessions available daily, seven days a week (with occasional exceptions)
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Use your Drop-In sessions to book Clay Morning, Clay Afternoon and our Yogo Throwdown on a Sundays to receive up to 50% discount off regular price.
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Unlimited access to tools, slips, and our extensive range of brush-on glazes, dipping glazes and underglazes.
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Complete processing of your work (bisque firing + glazing + glaze firing) is purchased via our convenient "Weigh and Pay" system (£5 per kg. £3 surcharge for pieces over 20cm in any direction)
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Option to buy Key fob for easy studio access (£10 cash refundable on return)
3 Pack Drop-Ins
110£3 x 3hr Drop-In Sessions for £36.66 eachValid for 6 months5 Pack Drop-Ins
165£5 x 3hr Drop-In Sessions at £33 each.Valid for 6 months10 Pack Drop-Ins
298£10 x 3hr Drop-Ins at £29.80 each.Valid for one year
Monthly Membership
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20 x 3hr Drop-in sessions per month at £11.25 each (5 Drop-ins per week)
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Use your Drop-in sessions to book Clay Morning, Clay Afternoon and the Yogo Throwdown on a Sunday.
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Complete processing of your work (bisque firing + glazing + glaze firing) is purchased via our convenient "Weigh and Pay" system (£5 per kg. £3 surcharge for pieces over 20cm in any direction)
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Unlimited access to tools, slips, and our extensive range of brush-on glazes, dipping glazes and underglazes.
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25% discount on special events.
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Dedicated storage cubby included.
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£225/month (two-month minimum commitment) + £10 refundable fob deposit for easy studio access.
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We allow one cancelling of a monthly membership per year before purchasing a new membership in the same year
Drop-In Monthly Membership
225£Every month20 x Drop-in sessions per month at £11.25 each (Maximum of 5 Drop-Ins per week). Minimum 2 month commitment
Why choose Dalston Clay?
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Relatively affordable and excellent value
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Combine your ceramics practice with optional yoga, meditation and deep relaxation to support the Flow Cycle.
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Quality British made wheels, all the tools you could need and a large selection of brush on glazes, underglazes, dipping glazes and coloured clay slips; all included in your plan or membership.
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Centrally heated and air conditioned studio with lots of natural light.
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Convenient and vibrant East London location less than 2 minutes walk from Dalston Kingsland overground stations and 5 mins from Dalston Junction station.
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Free tea, great playlists and relaxed friendly community vibe.
As a CIC and Social Enterprise, it is our intention to make Dalston Clay a studio that is available to everyone, regardless of financial circumstance. While we need to function as a business, we never want money to be the reason why someone can't benefit from what we've built. If you truly can't afford the full cost of our offerings, we invite you to contact us to discuss your situation and we will endeavour to sort something out.
