Workshop formats
Craft
Learn to throw clay and make your own ceramic creation
2h30 of discovery with Gioia and Franco
Knowledge in ceramics
Your beautiful pottery creation
Ā£80
per personThe workshop in detail
Welcome to the ceramic workshop of Gioia and Franco!Ā
Led by Gioia, an expert ceramicist with over four decades of experience, and her son Franco, the workshop offers a hands-on experience for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
The workshop begins with a throwing class where you will learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel. After a brief introduction to pottery, you will dive straight into preparing your clay and getting hands-on with the wheel.
Under the guidance of Gioia and Franco, you will learn the essential techniques and skills to create your own hand-thrown pieces. You will have the opportunity to make as many pieces as you like during the course and once you are happy with them, you can choose your favourite to be fired and glazed.
All materials including clay and tools are provided as part of the course. After the workshop your chosen piece will be fired and glazed and ready for collection within 2-3 weeks.
Gioia and Franco's workshop offers a practical and immersive experience where you can learn the art of ceramics and unleash your creativity !
Workshop location
Accessible by public transport
Additional information
Languages of the workshop
English
Italiano
Meet Gioia & Franco
Ceramicist
Welcome to Gioia and Franco's ceramic workshop! Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant artisan community, their studio is a hub of creativity.Led by Gioia, a seasoned ceramicist with over four decades of experience starting in Italy, and her son Franco, you will have the opportunity to learn more about ceramic techniques. Whether you are a beginner looking to discover ceramics or an experienced enthusiast looking to refine your skills, Gioia and Franco's workshop offers an immersive experience that will teach you the history of pottery and encourage creativity.
5 comments
Sam M
9/24/2024
Awesome experience! My partner and I had a great time with Gioia making several pieces and learning some basic techniques - she was an excellent teacher and this was a perfect intro to pottery. Highly recommended!
yuen shan c
8/10/2024
Thanks Gloria for the teaching skills, she is very nice and we enjoyed our lesson so much.
Jonas W
4/7/2024
My girlfriend and me had a wonderful afternoon learning pottery as absolute beginners from Gioia. After getting our hands on the clay first to get a feeling for it we quickly proceeded to work with the potterĀ“s wheel. Gioia did some great explanations and showed us the basic techniques which enabled us to make some bowls. Working with the clay, creating something yourself and learning something new was a really great experience.
Justine L
3/6/2024
I've had a few lessons and learned a lot! From being a total newbie to becoming a confident beginner, I've improved my throwing skills thanks to Gioia's patience, experience, and teaching style. I attended both with friends and on my own and enjoyed myself in both settings. Located right next to Broadway Market, I attended my class and had a lovely lunch afterwards. 10/10 experience!
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ashok s
11/17/2024
Brilliant workshop! We arrived a bit late, but Gioia was incredibly accommodating, extending the class so we could still enjoy the full 2.5-hour session. She explained each step in detail, was super attentive as we learned to work with the clay and wheel, and made us feel at ease despite being complete beginners. Her patience and guidance helped us learn so much in such a short time. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable, and we left with a newfound appreciation for pottery. Highly recommend!