Summer School
💥 UP TO 50% REDUCED PRICING 💥
£32 - £59 | June 4 - Sept 11 | Weds + Thurs | 6.30 - 9pm
To keep our studio buzzing through the quieter summer months, we offer reduced-price wheel throwing sessions in June, July, and August. Perfect for beginners and intermediates alike.
Whether you're brand new to clay or looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions offer a hands-on, high quality pottery experience. Learn the fundamentals or pick up where you left off in a fun, focused environment led by professional potters.
After three beginner sessions you’ll be ready to join our vibrant Drop-In Community giving you studio access from 9am–10pm seven days a week.
Book a single session or save with packs of 3, 5, or 7 sessions
Before purchasing your plan please note
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Any pieces you wish to keep can be fired and glazed for an extra fee (£5-£15 size dependant)
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Before purchasing your plan, please check how many spaces are available on each session on the quick book calendar below and plan ahead so you can attend the available sessions.
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Plans only apply to Summer School Wheel-Throwing sessions and are not refundable so make sure to book all your sessions as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment.
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You can reschedule your sessions up to 7 days prior in your Members Account which is accessible in MORE
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Expert teachers with plenty of 1:1 support (max 6 students per class)
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Beginners: learn wedging, centering, throwing bowls and cylinders, and trimming
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Intermediates: build on your technique with advanced guidance
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Beautiful, calm, centrally located studio- just 1 min walk from stations
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Free tea, great tunes & relaxed friendly vibes
Why Throw at Dalston Clay?
*Firing and in-studio dip glazing of your pieces will be an extra charge of £5 - £10 depending on size. You can also glaze your work yourself at a Glazing Tutorial
Book a single session
59 British pounds
Or find a session plan that works for you...
Please note that we cannot transfer your booking after one week before your session.
Please see our cancellation policy for further details
If you have already purchased your session plan or would like to purchase a single session of
Wheel Throwing Summer School you can quick book here
Your Teachers
Barnaby Hosking
After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2003, Barnaby has exhibited internationally, working across video installation, sculpture, painting and printing. His subjects explore art-making processes and his connection with nature.
Since 2014 he has developed his ceramic practice as artist and teacher through Dalston Clay. Trained in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), he lives and works between Dalston and North Norfolk, roaming between barn, yurt and camper van.
You can see Barnaby's work at www.barnabyhosking.com
Pink Landscape vase. Raku fired
Emma Ohlstein
Emma is an artist and designer; her portfolio contains many different mediums such as graphic design, ceramics, and sculpture. While she loves creating new work, her favorite medium to work with is ceramics. The ability to use the clay to create new experimental forms while being useful pieces of work fascinates her. Emma’s ceramic work aims to capture the essence, and energy of life rooted in wanderlust and exploration of both the planet and one’s self.
Ben Nichols
Ben is a London-based potter from rural Kent, drawn to the wheel since childhood. His practice centers on deep respect for clay's versatility and responsiveness, creating pieces that balance intention with spontaneity—blending traditional technique and contemporary design.
After studying Ceramic Design at Central Saint Martins, he continued evolving his work across London studios, producing, experimenting, and teaching. He's passionate about creating functional yet expressive pieces and helping others discover clay's tactile, meditative process. He aims to foster creative spaces that encourage curiosity, skill-building, and meaningful connection to craft.
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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.
