Flexible monthly membership at our pottery studios in London. Independent studio time to work on your own projects, whenever suits you, at your own pace.
From £239/month · Hoxton · Leyton · Highgate
You come and go as your week allows, make whatever you want, and work at your own pace. Nobody assigns you projects or checks your skill level before you join. Technicians are on hand if you need advice. The rest of the time you're working independently on your own projects.
The one thing we do ask is that you’ve taken at least one ceramics course before joining, here or elsewhere. You don’t need to be experienced, but you do need to know the basics of working safely in a shared studio.
Haven’t taken a class yet? Start here →All memberships include the same access and facilities, regardless of which plan or studio you choose.
Why 15 hours per week? Our part-time model is how we keep costs down for everyone. By sharing equipment and space across many members, we can offer access at a fraction of what a private studio would cost. Like a gym, the model works because not everyone comes at once.
Every plan gives you the same studio access, facilities and inclusions. The only difference is how long you commit for and how you pay.
Commit to a minimum stay, pay each month. The longer your contract commitment, the more you save.
Come for 5 hours a week and the 6-month plan works out at about £12 an hour. Even the shortest 2-month plan is only £13 at that usage.
Three things people wonder before signing up, answered honestly.
Come for one full day a week, say 8 hours, and the 6-month plan works out at about £7.50 an hour. That covers wheels, glazes, firing, storage, and technician support, and the more you come, the less each hour costs. A private studio setup starts at £3,000 before you've bought clay, and you still won't have a kiln
You don't need to be any good yet. Nobody arrives knowing what they're doing, and that's fine. A lot of our members joined straight after a first course, able to centre and not much else, and they got better the way everyone does, by turning up and making the same shape until it comes right. They say it takes ten thousand hours to master a craft. Whatever the true number, those hours have to start somewhere, and a weekly class alone won't get you there. And if you're worried about being the obvious beginner in the room, don't be. Everyone's absorbed in their own work, and most people are too busy with their own wheel to notice anyone else's.
The shortest plan is two months rolling or one month upfront. That's enough to find out if studio access works for you without a big commitment. If it does, switch to a longer plan and pay less. If it doesn't, you stop.
Here's what members who use the studios every week make of it.
“I have been a member for about three years and I really enjoy coming to the studio. I started with a 12-week course which covered all techniques and was very informative and enjoyable. After that I applied for a membership, and to this day the studio is still one of my favourite places to go to. The technicians are very friendly, kind and help with whatever questions I may have, there is a great selection of glazes available and a wonderful community of potters to chat with, share tips and joy or sadness over successful and failed creations.”
Tjaša, 2022, Hoxton“Turning Earth Highgate is my ‘Happy Place’.I started by taking classes with the lovely Linda Barck, which were both fun and informative. I was so inspired that I became a member ….. I’m loving the relaxed friendly atmosphere and bright spacious surroundings. Whether you are experienced or fancy a new fun hobby playing with clay…whether you enjoy throwing or hand building Turning Earth at Highgate is the place to be!”
Simone, 2025, Highgate“Turning Earth Leyton is hands down the best pottery studio I’ve ever been a part of! The space is light, airy, and beautifully designed, with large tables that make it easy to spread out and work. The community is so welcoming and the atmosphere couldn’t be more friendly. Their classes are fantastic, and they offer an amazing selection of glazes to experiment with. I also love how efficient they are with kiln turnarounds—super quick! It’s truly a joy to create here.”
Adriana, 2025, LeytonEvery studio has the same pricing, facilities and inclusions, so just pick whichever is easiest to get to.
Hoxton, E2
The original studio, in the railway arches on Whiston Road in Haggerston. A creative, buzzy space where it all started in 2013. If you like making surrounded by energy, this is your spot.
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Leyton, E10
Our largest space, on the Argall Avenue industrial estate in East London. Plenty of room, natural light, and a quieter atmosphere for focused making.
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Highgate, N6
A spacious studio in Highgate, tucked between Queen's Wood and Highgate Wood. Friendly, quiet, and popular with North London makers.
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Here's what the process looks like.
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Any ceramics course at any studio counts. A 6-week taster, an 8-week intro, or our full 12-week programme. You just need to know the basics of working safely and independently in a shared studio
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Pick a commitment length and how you'd like to pay. All plans include the same access, equipment, and studio time. Longer commitments cost less per month.
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A short session where you'll meet the technicians, find your shelf, and learn how the studio runs day to day. After that, you're set up and ready to go.
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Visit whenever the studio is open. You don't need to book and there's no set schedule. Bring a project or start something new, with technicians around if you need some tips.
The things most people want to know before joining.
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No. Any ceramics course counts, whether you took it here or elsewhere. We just need you to know the basics of working safely in a shared studio. If you're a complete beginner, you're welcome to join, but we'll ask you to book a few hours of private tuition with one of our tutors before you start working independently.
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Yes. How it works depends on your contract type. Monthly plans have a minimum commitment period, after which you can cancel. You can also suspend your membership if you need a break. Full details are on our contracts page.
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We provide glazes and all the studio equipment. You'll need your own hand tools and apron, and both are available to buy at the studio. Clay you buy from us on-site, at a competitive price, since it's the one thing that gets used up and everyone gets through different amounts. Please bring an apron you can take home and wash, because dry clay dust is worth keeping down.
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Technicians are on hand to answer questions and offer advice as you work. It's informal help rather than structured lessons, but if you're stuck, they'll get you unstuck. For focused one-to-one instruction, you can book private tuition at £35 an hour, which suits people returning to clay after a break or wanting to try a new technique.
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Your membership is tied to one studio. If you'd like to switch, get in touch and we can arrange a move to another. We don't currently offer memberships that cover more than one studio.
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In practice, equipment has always been sufficient for the number of members. People tend to come and go at different times, so congestion is rare. If all the wheels are in use, we ask that you limit your session on that equipment to about 3 hours so others get a turn.
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Ceramics is a multi-stage process. You make a piece, dry it for a few days, fire it (which takes a full day and night), glaze it, then fire it again. A single visit doesn't give you enough time to complete anything. Monthly membership lets you work at the pace the material actually requires.
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A class gives you structured teaching: a teacher, a set schedule, a curriculum to follow. Membership gives you independent access to come when you want and work at your own pace. Most people take classes to learn the craft, then move to membership to keep making once they have the basics.
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Every studio has Shimpo Whisper pottery wheels, L&L electric kilns, a slab roller, extruder, and pugmill. We provide over 20 ready-mixed glazes developed by our technical team over 10 years, with test tiles so you can see how they fire. You also get a personal storage shelf (approximately 90cm x 45cm x 45cm) and up to 30 litres of standard-temperature firing per month.
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We're open 66 hours a week. Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 10pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm. We're closed on Mondays. You can visit any time during opening hours with no booking required.
Membership gives you up to 15 hours of independent studio time each week. Come when it suits you and work at your own pace, with your own shelf, all the equipment, and our kilns fired for you.
A lot of our members started exactly where you are now. If you've finished a course and want to keep going, this is how.