The Slightly Curious Studio

**The Slightly Curious Studio: 3-Hour Pottery Workshop in Alperton, Wembley**

**About the Workshop:**
Dive into the world of ceramics at The Slightly Curious Pottery Studio, beautifully situated along the riverside in Alperton, Wembley. This beginner-friendly, 3-hour workshop offers a delightful, informative introduction to pottery, perfect for those eager to explore their creative side in a stunning setting.

**Experience Highlights:**
- **Wheel Throwing & Hand-building Techniques:** Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing to shape bowls, cups, or planters, and get hands-on with hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabbing.
- **Decorate with Flair:** Personalize your creations with colorful slips, making each piece a reflection of your individuality.
- **Clay Play & Memories:** Whether it's your first encounter with the wheel or you're looking to recreate an iconic pottery scene, this workshop promises a memorable and enjoyable experience.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Tailored Instruction:** Our small group setting ensures you receive personalized guidance from our expert tutors, suitable for novices.
- **Eco-Conscious Crafting:** Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our use of eco-friendly materials and practices, reducing our environmental impact.

**Flexible Options:**
- **£60 Experience-Focused Class:** Ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the joy of pottery-making without the commitment of taking home their creation.
- **£6 per Pot to Glaze Fire Creation:** For those who fall in love with their piece, opt to have it glazed, fired, and ready for collection from the studio. This option allows you to keep a tangible memory of your experience. Please allow 4 weeks for the work to be glazed and ready to collect from the studio. 

**Essential Info:**
- **Beginners Welcome:** No prior experience needed; all materials are included. Just bring your enthusiasm!
- **Open to All:** Suitable for adults and children over 5. Non-participating adults may observe at no extra cost.
- **A Unique Gift Idea:** An exceptional experience gift for any occasion, creating lasting memories.

**Join the Adventure:**
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Grand Union Canal leading to Paddington, The Slightly Curious Pottery Studio offers a serene escape to creativity and discovery. Perfect for both newcomers to London and seasoned Londoners looking for a fresh experience.

**Location:** Alperton, Wembley, alongside the beautiful riverside.
**Duration:** 3 hours
**Pricing:** £60 (experience-focused), £6 (optional glaze fire per creation)

**Book Your Spot at The Slightly Curious Studio Now for an Unforgettable Pottery Making Experience in Alperton, Wembley!**

Embrace a new hobby, explore a different side of London, and create beautiful pottery in one of the city's most scenic spots.

Pottery Class Workshop

Demos of the techniques and then good encouragement and help to achieve results. Sampada also offers very fair prices for firing and glazing any pieces you want to keep.

George

Amazing, relaxed, fun introduction to pottery.

I had never tried before pottery before and this gave me a great introduction to hand-building and the wheel. 

Sampada is a great teacher and a lovely person. I’m looking forward to another session at the Slightly Curious Studio.

Pottery Workshop

Harriett

Sampada’s ceramics workshop was insightful, relaxing and above all fun. The small group ensured that Sampada was able to provide tailored teaching to each student and coach them them in how to progress in various aspects of ceramics. 

Sampada’s class demonstrated multiple techniques used in hand modelling of clay to produce creative and organic structures as well as the use of the potters wheel for more symmetrical shapes. 

I would certainly recommend Sampada’s workshop to anyone who is wanting to learn more about ceramics or just wanting a flavour of it. 

Jackie James

I had a fab time at The Slightly Curious Studio! Pottery is something I’ve never done before and was a little nervous. Sampada made me feel much more confident, the studio has a very relaxed atmosphere with no pressure to learn too quickly. She also makes sure everyone has something to show for their time too. With ample time to try the wheel and hand building the class gives an overall view of pottery and I really enjoyed using the wheel which I thought would be the hardest. With gentle guidance and helpful hints I loved everything I made and have 3 pieces to remember the day by. Highly recommend and will be back! 

Jordan Roberts

Sampada was very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Her pottery class was really fun and in a nice location and she provided a relaxed environment. I would definitely recommend her class for anyone wanting to give pottery a go without signing up to courses.

I have been to pottery/wheel throwing class and made it for a follow up glazing class. 

The class activities fit the description on Obby. The class was relaxed, we listened to some music and even managed to have some tea & biscuits. The teacher, Sampada, is a really easy person to talk to. She walked me through all techniques, was always knowledgable when I had no idea how to continue. The wheel throwing was probably my most favourite part! 

 The studio is neat and filled with Sampada’s artwork. First-timers in the area, make sure you have some extra time for you arrival - the entrance is little hidden and it took me some time to find it! :-) 

Jessie 

Amazing time spent at Sampada’s pottery workshop! Very relaxed and learnt a lot! I would highly recommend :) 

Jordan Bines

The workshop was a super cool space. Really intimate class which gave everyone the best potential for learning and one to one teaching. 
My friend and I had loads of time on the wheel and also plenty of time hand making our different models, we even ran over the class time so that we could finish, there was no rush or worry. The teacher had a clear passion for pottery which came through, it was a lovely experience and I will 100% be booking it again. 

Phi Na

The class with Sampada was a lot of fun and at the same time I learned a lot, both about throwing on the wheel and hand-building techniques that we were able to try out. Sampada thanks for such a good and relaxing class! I look forward to picking up the glazed pieces in a few weeks.

Paul Welling

What a great workshop, a perfect introduction into hand built and thrown pottery technique with exactly the right balance of instruction and hands on experience.  The 'canal-side' studio is beautiful and Sampada is an excellent host and a pleasure to spend time with.  I'd really recommend this workshop as an introduction to pottery or simply a great escape from your day to day.

Debee Connors Aspell

I really enjoyed our pottery lesson and will deginately go back again.

Our teacher was lovely, incredibly informative and a very good practical teacher.  We all managed to make bowls on the wheel, largely due to her excellent teaching skills.
The venue was great - very well laid out for everyone working - there was lots of tools and examples of other work available and it was near to a train station and buses and the directions for getting to the venue were also excellent.

Marion Main

This was something I have been wanting to do for a long time and the workshop fulfilled my expectations and more. I love crafts and making things and was delighted that I managed to produce very reasonable pieces after only one session. Sampada the instructor is calm, helpful and very knowledgeable. She gives you confidence and exactly the right amount of assistance. 
It was everything I wanted and more and I'm already planning my next session 

Ruth Jones

I really enjoyed the pottery workshop with Sampada. She is a great teacher with lots of patience & banter to help you through the process. It was a lovely environment, in a bright & clean studio. 
I’ve never done pottery before & it was great to learn the different techniques of hand throwing & using the wheel. I will definitely be trying it again! Can’t wait to see the end results after the glazing & firing! 

Ambrose & April

The teacher was informative and friendly.  Sampada teaches us all the basic pottery techniques and let us explore with our creative minds.  Overall I will rate in 5/5.  Will definitely come again.

The workshop is overseeing the cannel and the studio is flooded with natural light.  Perfect for a chill and relax creative studio vibe.

Ørjan

This was a really nice introduction to pottery and Sampada is the kind of person you feel you have known forever. We learned some basic techniques on and off the wheel. For me the perfect start on a Sunday :)

Dipesh 

Sampada was a very good teacher and she taught us what to do thoroughly. She was very patient and went in details with what we have to do. Very friendly and professional. Would go again!

Sudarshan 

Very good at what she does helpful and informative, does the best in her efforts to help beginners understand the concept on workshops. 

Bijan

I personally wasn't sure what to expect from the class when I signed up to it with couple of my friends.  But ended up having the best time and also learnt a lot. Sampada was a great teacher, being able to accommodate a mixed group of varying skill levels. She was able to make the session very informative yet extremely fun. I would definitely do this again and highly recommend this course!

Sandesh Gurung

I attended the pottery lesson. Sammi is a very helpful teacher and freindly. She is very knowledgeable and guided me through each stages of pottery, while making the class fun and enjoyable.

Laura Parkinson 

Sampada was a super friendly teacher and her studio was such a lovely space, perfect on a sunnny Sunday! We really enjoyed the relaxed vibe and just being able to get creative along with help from Sampada!  Would definitely reccomend to anyone who fancies trying something a bit different!  

Tanya

As a  pottery newbie I was slightly anxious about making a fool of myself! sampada the instructor put me at ease from the moment I walked through the door.  She was informative, super friendly and encouraging. Really nice studio and atmosphere. I would highly recommend the workshop to anyone who wants to try their hand at pottery. 

This was an amazing class. Thank you to Sampada for creating a warm, easy environment and allowed us to be creative! 

Marie

Sampada was a wonderful teacher, and the class felt welcoming and intimate. The studio overlooks the canal and feels like a rare find in NW London! Would highly recommend.

Antoine

Hello :-)

We had a great afternoon on the pottery workshop. This was a birthday surprise for my partner and Sampada played the surprise until the very end so that was appreciated. 

The class was good fun, straight to the essentials of pottery practice, without too much competition or making it too serious. It was relaxing and we also enjoyed nice conversation.

Thomas Akhurst

Excellent class with a brilliant instructor! To be honest I booked this as a treat for my girlfriend and didn't expect to enjoy it, but I really found the whole experience from start to finish to be a really interesting and laid back experience, it's very calming creative and the three hours flys by. I'd book again 100%

Instructor was chilled and relaxed and made it feel fun rather than stressful, definetely added a personal touch into the experience that made it much more enjoyable and welcoming. Also free twix bars and music! Great fun. :) 

Imran SG

Instructor was very helpful and hands on! Variety of techniques taught and good vibes 

Florence

The pottery workshop is amazing and definitely worth booking! 
The groups are kept purposely small which means that you get plenty of advice, attention and guidance. The explanations are clear, easy to follow and visual as Sampada adopts a hands on approach. The learning pace adapts to each person and it is made very clear that we are here to enjoy and relax.  She has this very communicative positive, energetic attitude which keeps the workshop light and fun. The venue is also great, it is bright, spacious and comfortable. I can't recommend this experience enough!

Rajesh

Very nicely conducted workshop. We did the pottery class and are definitely going back to Sampada to refine skills further. 
Great studio setting and Sampada is a very talented artist. 
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Julie Miller

I attended this class with my sister and niece. We received a really warm welcome by Sampada who then went on to explain everything that we were going to do.
There were 6 of us on the course, which was about right (it was a really nice group). Sampada was patient with us all and very encouraging. Overall the course was unexpectedly relaxed and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Will definitely be coming back (especially for the chocolate break!).

K MULA

Really enjoyable day , learnt alot of techniques in a laid back environent top marks for sampada!!

Chazan Soltau

Tabea

The class with Sampada  was great fun! It was my first time joining a pottery class and it couldn't have been better! Sampada explain different techniques in detail and  let me try them all.  I highly recommend this class to anyone, can't wait to go again!!  

Robin Marsden

This workshop was just fantastic, we had a great time. Sampada is the perfect host - incredibly welcoming and friendly, as well as a fantastic teacher (and a talented artist to boot!). We couldn't have asked for more from this workshop. Two thumbs up, very highly recommended!

Nicola Berry

We received a very friendly welcome and were surprised by how much we managed to achieve in the 3-hour class. We had a lot of fun and laughs and got suitably splattered in clay using the wheel so we looked like artists even if our work told a different story!

Hana Mohamed

The class was really therapeutic but enjoyable at the same time. Sampada is a really awesome teacher and I definitely want to come back again! :)

Kavi Jeyathas

My friend and I went to the pottery workshop yesterday afternoon. It was such a fantastic experience! The teacher was patient and friendly. She had a friendly approach and was helpful with any questions we had. The session was therapeutic and we learnt multiple skills such as hand techniques and wheel throwing. I would definitely recommend The Slightly Curious Studio for pottery classes. 


Claire

Slightly Curious studio is a great place to both learn and practice pottery. We covered both throwing and hand-crafting in this session and I really enjoyed the format of it: she starts off by showing you different techniques and tips as to how to do things, then gives you free reign to try them out and experiment or practice. If you need, she's great at giving you guidance as to how to achieve a specific design if you have one in mind. Overall Slightly Curious is a wonderful and relaxing environment to do pottery in (I should also mention the studio is really aesthetic and has an adorable view on a canal with boats and ducks) and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to try out or practice pottery! 

Vasia

Very good teacher!! Helpful and learned lots of things from the very first session!! Highly recommended :)

Helen Okoruwa

Wonderful, relaxing, informative class. I will surely enrol myself in another class. 

Rich Valentine

A really enjoyable introduction to pottery techniques with plenty of time to be creative and try out the different styles. Sampada explained things clearly and provided 1 to 1 advice throughout. A really nice studio and good value for money. 

Seraphim Anahera

Thank you so much for the session! Sampada was a great teacher, lovely to talk to and very encouraging. The techniques were demonstrated really well and the environment was nice. Very close to station too so easily accessible. Definitely recommend! :)

Alexander Limpert

Had a great time at the slightly Curious Studio with Sampada!

Amrita Soor

A fantastic workshop! Sampada was an excellent teacher and allowed enough time to use the wheel as well as hand modeling. It's a very fun & relaxed class. Would definitely recommend!

Philippa Marriott

It could not have been a better experience. The space is inviting and bright and located just beside a beautiful river. The teacher was so helpful and came up with good ideas for us to try. She was super patient even when I got a fair few things wrong and she played chilled music while we worked which gave us a very calming atmosphere to work in. 5 stars and would highly recommend to anyone looking to give pottery a go for the first time!!

Meir Shasha

The studio is light, spacious and well  equipped with good views over the canal.  The teacher is very friendly, open and encouraging.  We learned a lot about using the wheel and other techniques for pottery. 

Darren Finn

Amazing introduction to pottery. Great class and very well explained. Good teaching approach 

Jeanette Olorunniwo

Instructor was lovely, just wish I got to take home what I made on the day. 

Kim 

We loved our afternoon with Sampada, who was really flexible with the amount of creations we made and great fun, brilliant teacher. Nibbles and prosecco was laid on... All of us seemed to really enjoy it in the small group. As it was Valentines Day we were given gorgeous little  gifts too! Couldn't have asked for more.

Catherine Hodkinson

It was a fantastic , fun and  inspiring 3 hours, Sampada was a great teacher - I would definitely book another session 

Elaine Kwok

Would 100% recommend.  Thank you Sampada! You’re awesome!  

Maha Salah

I surprised my husband with an introductory pottery class and we both loved it. The instructor Sampada was really great, and we liked the balance between her letting us experiment on our own and guiding us when needed. The class was really relaxing and the bright studio overlooking the canal added to the relaxation factor. I can't wait to make this a joint hobby my husband and I can enjoy together.

holly smith

I attended this work shop yesterday for my friends birthday. Initially we had this booked prior to the lockdown but my friend was sick. Sampada was very accommodating and allowed us to re schedule. Due to the pandemic our class had to be postponed. As soon as we was allowed to schedule in a date we attended the class. Sampada is an amazing teacher and you can tell she really loves what she does! 

Paul Tew

A lovely afternoon with Sampada (who we recognised from TV!) She was very sweet and patient, listening to our aspirations for the session and showing us the best techniques to help achieve them. We look forward to seeing how our various items look after the firing! The studio is lovely, light and quiet. It has great views over the canal. Very highly recommended.

Kerry Mills

Absolutely fantastic workshop with Sampada - couldn’t recommend it more! The studio overlooks a beautiful canal, creating a great atmosphere. Sampada went through different hand building techniques and how to throw on the wheel. She is a fantastic teacher and an amazing potter. Would love to come back. 

Brilliant workshop led by a brilliant teacher. Sampada guided us through various hand building techniques and wheel throwing. We managed to all create small pots and trinkets to take home with us. 

Ruby Dewhirst

Incredible hands on class with complete creative freedom in a beautiful, calm and bright studio. Sampada is a wonderful teacher who gives you one on one teaching time on the wheel and creates a warm, friendly and confident environment. I can’t wait to come again!

Angeliki Nasiopoulou

Amazing class and great instructor!
First timer here and totally worth it! :)

Nadia  Akbar

Absolutely loved it....Sampada was a great instructor, easy going, informative and patient! Was a surprise for my husband - both of us had never tried pottery before and we both had a great time and would love to do it again. Highly recommend!  

Joella Conover

Obby’s ceramics class was awesome..! So worth taking! 

Sophie Laffar

Great for first timers! Our teacher created a very friendly and fun atmosphere. 

alex alabadi

This was great!!! I had a great time. Sampada made everything really easy and entertaining. And her studio is GORGEOUS. It was a great activity. If anything, I do believe that for the price of the workshop there should be at least glazing and firing included for one piece - maybe offer only one glazing colour, but give everyone the option to take one of their pieces home as something included in the price. If anyone wants more pieces, or different colours, they can pay for those! But I think this would give an even better memory of the workshop. It was a great day regardless, and would really recommend. 

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James Elden

It was so good! We really wanted to do a workshop where we had the opportunity to try different methods of pottery. Sampada was such a great friendly teacher and made the whole 3 hours seem so relaxed, personal and enjoyable. We couldn’t believe how quickly the time went and has made us just want to book another course now. I’d highly recommend to anyone. 

Stephanie Michaux

Sampada is an excellent passionate teacher who really makes you feel comfortable trying different techniques. Very reasonable price to have your creations glazed and fired too! I loved the studio as well, very warm and welcoming

Katie  Rees

Excellent workshop!  We had a great time and I would recommend

Debby Markovic

Great class, really helpful and friendly 

Sophia Malik

Very good class..great teacher.. great atmosphere 

Will Kendall

Great fun and very instructive. Highly recommended.

Beth

Great workshop! Had a good time learning something new. Will definitely be going again.

Kyla Angeles

It was so much fun and Sampada was so accomodating and made the experience feel easy and not daunting at all!

Olga

A nice way to get a taste of pottery making, lovely instructor and studio. Will be back!

Shaista Chaudhry

Lovely  tranquil studio overlooking  canal.
Nice small group of participants - makes it more  cosy and friendly.
Instructor very informative.


Bethan Marchant

brilliant. such a lovely session. i enjoyed how we were given the freedom to create what we wanted and really allow creativity to flow. a great introduction to pottery. 

Eve Gould

The class was amazing, super relaxed and as a complete beginner it was so satisfying to wheel throw. The class allowed us to follow our own creativity and make whatever we wanted, I'd recommended it to everyone and think I'd like to take up wheel throwing in the future! 

Mira V

What a wonderful sampler pottery class!  It was nicely informal, really friendly and so well taught by Sampada with help from Alison. I really enjoyed the session it was such fun!

Kate Adams

Thoroughly enjoyed the session, I got completely immersed in the pottery that the time flew. I'd like more time on the wheel and would like to have more classes/learn more about the art of pottery as a result. Thank you so much for a great workshop! 

Jason Smith

Nice afternoon and great intro to pottery. Will definitely do it again. Thanks 👍🏻

Jibreel Shaikh

This class was great fun. You'll get a to try out different pottery techniques. I enjoyed the pottery wheel most, and there are 4 of them, so you get a good amount of time on them.

Waveney Patel

Sampada was informative and helpful. The class passed by in a flash and we all had turns at hand building and using the pottery wheel. There was a relaxed vibe to the class that helped you feel more confident. I loved it and want to go back! 

Neel Radia

Excellent afternoon here, learning clay throwing. Energetic young lady who has lots of wisdom and passion. Ideal for any occasion and highly recommend this school 

Domo Suki

We really enjoyed our pottery class with Sampada in her lovely studio. Really nice atmosphere, friendly and very exciting class. We made quite a few pots and used the pottery wheel (new experience!). If you are looking to do something new, fun and exciting, I would go for this pottery class 💖 Million Stars 🌟 ✨ 😊 

Laura Kravac

This is such a brilliant workshop for anyone new to pottery. Sampada is a fantastic leader who strikes a great balance between demonstrating and letting you learn on your own in a really relaxed setting. I created three pieces of pottery and left with a spark to continue with more training. 

Man Ping Chen

Had a relaxing and wonderful experience learning skills!

Tamara

Had an enjoyable time at the pottery class. Very therapeutic and fun to try a new skill. I would recommend 👍

Vitor Hugo Bálsamo de Oliveira

Amazing! 
I would like to stay longer... it's therapy!

Boris Kam

Sampada is a lovely person and a great teacher. She provides a friendly and chilled out atmosphere for everyone. Highly recommended!

Samir Garbuja

Amazing experiance, definitely would do it again and would recommend for my friends and family. Lovely studio ran by a lovey person.

Adeline Roche

Lost all our creations, did a workshop and could not even keep a memory of it

Irdi Dibra

Excellent instructor and highly enjoyable experience! 

Karl Oliyide

It was an all around wonderful experience, I don’t have a single fault with the day!

Abhiman Somasegaran

Thoroughly enjoyed the session which was very informative and fun. Really good session 

Clifton

I had the best time learning pottery with Sampada. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. The session was very practical and I was able to come out of the session with two presentable pieces. Highly recommend

Jeremy Stern

A lovely facility, bright, modern and well equipped. A well paced class, with good teaching - and using the wheel really was good fun.  Only downside; because of the nature of clay you cannot take your work home with you - it needs to dry out for a couple of weeks. And if you want it painted, by her, then it is an extra charge, but only £5 a piece. Otherwise great.

Jihyun Hwang

It was an absolutely fun experience! Sampada was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. 3 hours went so quickly! She managed well to take care of everyone and It was a very enjoyable & peaceful experience. I would recommend it to anyone who interested in pottery. 

The Slightly Curious pottery workshop is a perfect introduction to wheel throwing and hand building pottery. Great for anyone wanting some pottery fun time!

This fun pottery workshop, you'll have the opportunity to play and experiment as much as you like, all whilst making a beautiful ceramic keepsake. Perfect for anyone looking to try something new or has already tried it and wants to do more!  

During this pottery workshop, you'll gain practical skills and understand the basics of working with clay on the pottery wheel.  Take the opportunity to slow down and sink your hands into the present moment.

At the end of the class, you'll have a beautifully finished piece to call your own. If you love your clay creation and want to keep it forever then there is also the option to have the pottery glazed and fired (£5 per piece).

All material provided.
Collection 3/4 weeks after the session and will be kept for one months after the collection time .
In light of the current COVID-19 please be aware of the health and safety guild-lines. The studio is fully sanitised and cleaned before and after the workshop. Everyone is provided with antibacterial wipes, sanitisers, gloves, and disposable aprons. Please feel free to bring anything else with you to keep you safe and protected.

Pottery Wheel Throwing class 

Benjamin Kollek

We had such a great time here! Sampada is incredibly helpful, friendly, and a great teacher.

Azadeh Goodarzi

Raksha Shrestha

Amazing class with plenty of time to learn the fundamentals of working on a pottery wheel. Sampada is a great teacher and she allowed me to explore throwing on the wheel independently while giving me guidance when needed and really helpful tips. Studio is in a lovely location and is very bright and airy. Really recommend this class for anyone who wants to get more familiar with a pottery wheel!

Max Richard

I brought an amazing lady on a date here and we had the best time. Our host / teacher was fabulous and made our experience incredible. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone.

Magalie Corlay

Jenny Gough

Really enjoyed the Sunday Pottery Wheel Throwing Class. Great introduction to the basics of clay and pottery making followed by a demo of pottery throwing, then ample time to practice and get to grips with throwing on the wheel ourselves. 
Class was small enough to ask questions and get help when needed and I managed to throw four pieces, which I have opted to have fired and glazed for later collection. 

Zenaida Yanowsky

Fantastic experience! The teacher was great and I managed to get clay center Ed in no time. 

This two-hour pottery class is an ideal introduction to throwing on the wheel. Perfect for complete beginners or those simply needing a refresher!