Colour & Clay

Colour & Clay A creative studio in North Kensington. Here you can: explore clay and increase your pottery skill

Colour and Clay develops and organises pottery classes for all individuals and all levels. We have in-depth learning classes where you can learn all the necessary pottery methods, in an intimate environment, with classes designed for small number of places to allow as much 1-2-1 learning as possible. You can book a one day throwing on the potter's wheel course where you learn how to use the potter

's wheel in an intensive, 5 hours, class, under the expert guidance of our tutor. You can join one of our Parent and child classes where you can connect with your child while learning something fun and creating your personalised pottery piece. We facilitate classes for the local community, where individuals get to meet new people from the community while learning about pottery.

A couple of years ago, we ran a pottery course just for men. It was not only successful, but genuinely such a lovely exp...
17/06/2026

A couple of years ago, we ran a pottery course just for men. It was not only successful, but genuinely such a lovely experience: local people coming together on a Tuesday evening for six weeks, learning something new, switching off, and enjoying the quiet focus of working with clay.

So, if you still haven’t figured out what to give your dad or your partner this Father’s Day, this might be something they will truly treasure.

We have new courses coming up, as well as taster sessions where you can try the potter’s wheel together as a family.

You can find all our courses and sessions through the link in our bio.





Join us for a day of open studios at ACAVA Blechynden Street Studios and explore creativity in your community.As part of...
16/06/2026

Join us for a day of open studios at ACAVA Blechynden Street Studios and explore creativity in your community.

As part of ACAVA Opens, meet local artists, visit their workspaces, and discover a range of creative practices including painting, sculpture, film, multimedia and textiles. Whether you’re interested in learning about the creative process, browsing original artwork for sale, or simply enjoying a creative afternoon, there’s something for everyone.

This event is part of Kensington & Chelsea Art Week FRINGE a satellite programme of Kensington and Chelsea Art Week, taking place 25–28 June 2026.

Free entry, all welcome ✨

Open studios
Saturday 27 June 2025, 12–6pm

Where 📍
ACAVA Blechynden Street Studios
54 Blechynden Street
London W10 6RJ
(stair access only)

Getting here 🚇
Nearest Tube: Latimer Road / Ladbroke Grove

11/06/2026

8-Week Beginner Wheel-Throwing Course

A structured, hands-on course designed to build confidence, technique and independence at the wheel.

What you’ll learn
• Clay preparation: wedging and portioning
• Centring, opening, compressing the base, and sustained throwing
• Forming from a cylinder: cups, mugs, jugs, bowls
• Handle pulling and attachment • More complex forms such as lidded jars
• Surface work, painting, and decoration

8 weeks - every Thursday - £450

Colour and Clay supports long-term mentoring for neurodivergent young adults committed to their art practice. Public programmes sustain this work.

More info & book on the link in our BIO

Beginner Wheel Throwing Course - limited places available so book soon, link in BIO2 July - 20 August, every ThursdayOve...
09/06/2026

Beginner Wheel Throwing Course - limited places available so book soon, link in BIO
2 July - 20 August, every Thursday

Over eight weeks, participants work steadily with the same material, tools, and techniques, allowing skills to develop at a natural pace. Sessions revisit the foundations of wheel throwing — clay preparation, centring, opening, and forming — while gradually building confidence, control, and consistency.

Teaching is structured, calm, and responsive. Participants are supported to work attentively, to learn from mistakes, and to understand how small adjustments over time lead to stronger forms.

This course suits beginners who want a solid foundation, as well as those returning to the wheel who wish to deepen their practice.

Public courses at Colour and Clay help sustain long-term mentoring and studio access for neurodivergent adults committed to their creative practice.





Public courses at Colour and Clay help sustain affordable long-term mentoring and studio access for neurodivergent adult...
03/06/2026

Public courses at Colour and Clay help sustain affordable long-term mentoring and studio access for neurodivergent adults committed to their creative practice.

Our Open Studio is coming up on the 27 of June where artworks from our Inclusive classes will play a major part ❤️

The Inclusive sessions are shaped by patience, clarity, and a sensitivity to individual pace.
Working with clay offers a unique combination of structure and openness — allowing participants to engage through touch, repetition, and focus, while gradually building confidence and familiarity with the material.
Rather than imposing a fixed outcome, the emphasis is placed on the process itself, and on creating a space where each participant can engage in a way that feels comfortable and meaningful.


NeurodivergentCreatives
InclusiveStudios
CeramicMentorship

02/06/2026

Our ever so popular 8 weeks course is filling up quickly, so join us and embark on a journey filled with lots of learning, failures and victories, possibly making new friends and last but not least spending time meaningful ✨✨✨

8-Week Beginner Wheel-Throwing Course starts on the 2nd of July and is a structured, hands-on course designed to build confidence, technique and independence at the wheel. Be there, booking link in our BIO

Exciting hand building workshops are coming in June 😎25 June & 2 July Botanical Imprint workshopIn the first session, we...
19/05/2026

Exciting hand building workshops are coming in June 😎

25 June & 2 July Botanical Imprint workshop

In the first session, we work with soft slabs of clay, using leaves and botanical elements to create delicate imprints and subtle surface compositions. The process is simple and tactile, allowing the material and the natural forms to guide the outcome. Pieces are shaped into small bowls or plates using gentle moulds, ensuring a balanced and refined result. Between sessions, the work is carefully dried and fired in the kiln. In the second session, we return to add colour. Using underglazes, we highlight textures, build soft layers, and bring out the detail captured in the clay. Each piece is then glazed and fired for a final time. No previous experience is needed. The focus is on slowing down, observing closely, and working with intention. Each participant will create up to two pieces, with one selected for glazing and final firing.





12/05/2026

Last week we started our continuation course ✨

This brand new intermediate pottery course is designed for those with prior wheel throwing experience who want to continue developing their skills in a focused studio setting.

Here the focus is on practice over outcome ✨





Try the Wheel - 2 Session per week to choose from 💫A relaxed two-hour introduction designed for complete beginners. With...
11/05/2026

Try the Wheel - 2 Session per week to choose from 💫

A relaxed two-hour introduction designed for complete beginners. With gentle guidance, you will learn how to centre clay and shape your first forms at the wheel while experiencing the quiet pleasure of working with clay.

⌚️Friday 6:30 pm & Saturday 1:30 pm

This session is suitable for:
Complete beginners with no prior experience Individuals curious about trying the pottery wheel
Couples, friends, or small groups looking for a shared experience
Anyone considering a longer course and wishing to start with a first session
No previous experience is required
Only 6 participants = help and guidance guaranteed

Only two minutes walk from Latimer Road Station 💫




06/05/2026

Pottery is truly amongst the most productive ways to disappear for two hours - switching off and letting all expectations go. Is not a skill that you learn instantly, but is so tactile and rewarding that you don’t give up easily.





Address

54 Blechynden Street
London
W106RJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30am

Telephone

+447424697618

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