Reviews

A beautiful studio hidden in East London! I undertook a one day taster course where I got to do a hand building and throwing workshop where we made a teacup and pots! The teachers were excellent, the studio was beautiful and the overall experience was amazing. Great workshop if you want to get into pottery and would also make an excellent gift for a friend! I hope to be back soon :)

Phoebe [2023]

Fantastic studio for people who love pottery from beginners to professionals!
I have started taking classes a few weeks ago and thanks to Lucia (my teacher) I improved so much and was able to make some great progress!!! Don’t hesitate to book a class with them you won’t regret it!!! Also: Great idea for couples to do it together

Eszter [2023]

Beautiful space with very skilled teachers, I keep going back to Crown Works for my throwing on the wheel lessons, definitely worth visiting

Molly [2023]

Hidden Gem! Amazing studio in a quiet and beautiful mews in east London.
We joined a one day tasting course to try the throwing and the handbuilding techniques. The 2.5h in the morning and 2.5h in the afternoon looked like too much for a Saturday, but we completely lost track of time and could have easily stayed longer. Great experience, fully recommended.

Jordi [2023]

I had an amazing experience at Crownworks Pottery Studio! This place is absolutely beautiful with greenery all around, giving it a refreshing and calming atmosphere. The vibe and ambiance are incredible, making you feel right at home.

The teachers here are excellent and super friendly, making pottery feel like a walk in the park even if you're a beginner. What I loved most is the flexibility they offer with different class options and various times throughout the week. It's so easy to find a class that fits your schedule.

Crownworks is a gem for pottery enthusiasts, and I can't recommend it enough.

Yamania [2023]

We did a 1 day throwing course for my wife's birthday a few weeks ago. Neither of us had done pottery throwing before but both came away with a few bowls and pots by the end of the day.

The instructor was super nice and helpful. It was amazing to watch how quickly he could make something but he also had the patience to work with each student to get them started or tips on how to improve their throws.

The studio is well laid out and felt bright and spacious. There were 7 of us on the course the day we went but they can have up to 10.

All the clay and tools are provided and you can get some of your pots fired and collect them a couple of weeks later. We could keep 3 pots but I think how many you can get depends on the course.

Overall, it was a great day out and a fun skill to learn. My wife is already booked on another course with her friend later in the year. I would recommend giving it a go, you'll be surprised what you can learn and make in a day.

Tim [2023]

Booked one of the hand building classes for me and a friend and we had such a lovely time. Laurence was a fantastic teacher, really knowledgeable and encouraged us to think creatively. You can make as many bowls as you like in the 2 hours, most people made 2 and you can create them in the style that you would like. Great experience and really good for the mind.

Ruth [2023]

This is my second course at Crown Works, my husband and I did the full day six hour course in the summer and then the six week course this winter - both were excellent! The instructors are wonderful, the studio is welcoming and a great teaching venue. I love the size of the class - small enough that you get individual attention but large enough that you can learn from others and meet a lovely bunch of people! I would recommend doing both the courses in the order we did if this is your first time throwing, looking forward to doing more courses next year!

Sonia [2022]

I received the 'Handbuilding 5 weeks course' as a gift. It was an incredible experience! Olivia was an amazing teacher. I now purchased 'Throwing on the wheel' 5 weeks course as I enjoyed it soooo much!! I really recommend this pottery school! Also great communication with Lucy :) Thank you!

Antonia [2022]

I had two taster sessions with James and I seriously want to take this on permanently! Had so much fun and James is a great teacher!

Steven [2022]

My sisters gifted me a 2-hour pottery session for my birthday… it was so lovely!! michelle was an amazing teacher and the atmosphere was so relaxing!! it was so much fun :) can’t wait to pick up our own handmade pots!! 10/10!!

Paula [2022]

I attended the Tea Bowl course with the incredibly talented Joseph Ludkin that ran over a weekend at the beginning of May and I am absolutely delighted that I did!

Crown Works Studio is light, welcoming and very well equipped for beginners and experts alike; a beautiful place to spend a weekend playing with clay.

Joe is an amazingly kind and patient teacher; spending just the right amount of time devoting attention to each person in the class, encouraging everyones ideas and abilities as well as explaining things thoroughly, so that even the most inexperienced amongst us were able to walk away with something to be proud of.

The perfect way to spend a weekend, I can’t recommend this class (and studio) highly enough; it’s the perfect way to increase your skills and confidence, meet other beautiful potters (and make some life long friends) as well as learning techniques that will serve you for the rest of your life and an experience to treasure… What’s not to love!!!

Charlotte [2022]

A really wonderful day at the pottery class. As a total beginner I found it surprisingly physical and at the same time meditative. The materials are generously available so you are free to explore and make mistakes, the space is lovely, and there is gentle guidance on hand when you need it. And the bonus - usable pots!

Claudia [2022]

It has been an amazing workshop weekend! Lucia is a wonderful teacher and we learned a lot. The place is lovely, clean, peaceful, good vibes and kind people!

Stefano [2022]

I almost don't want to tell you how amazing Crown Works is because I selfishly want to keep this place to myself. I am IN LOVE with this place. Everyone here is so lovely and welcoming. I've take 3 classes here: one weekend course, one 5 week course and one "intermediate" plates course. I'm officially hooked on throwing due to my classes here. Lucy is an amazing warm teacher with patience and heart, who works with you to create pieces. I've progressed immensely from my first throwing course in July of this year, thanks to these courses. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Brie [2021]

It was so good, I booked the course again for the next week, where I learned even more & now I’m hooked.
Such a wonderful place and such great teachers. I’m definitely going again and I can’t wait!
The whole experience was a real treat, I can’t recommend it enough!

Lucy [2021]

Just finished my second set of classes and already booked my third! The teachers are absolutely fantastic and you get to do a wide variety of shapes and techniques on the wheel in just a week - plus you end up with some really beautiful pieces! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to give pottery a go.

Mark 2021

Such a super place to learn about throwing pots. Very relaxed and just the right amount of teaching (one has plenty of time to create and the teachers always seem to know when to offer advice). Highly recommended. Am heading into my third class soon.

Yuen-Wei [2020]

I cannot recommend CWP highly enough. Every course is amazing, you’ll get taught by the most inspirational, creative and professional potters around! Just take the course that suits you the most because...you cannot go wrong! (I took all the courses so I know!!). CWP is not just another pottery studio, it is the heart and soul of pottery, it is a warm, quirky, tight-knit community where you will find personalised teaching, attention to your needs and endless support! Warning: you will not be the same after you encounter them!

Irene [2019]