This workshop is very hands on and is suitable for people who have attended our beginners workshops  or have had previous experience working with clay and have a knowledge of the basics.

At the workshop we have:
3 electric kilns of varying sizes

6 electric pottery wheels

A slab roller and a clay extruder

A large selection of plaster moulds and modelling tools

A good selection of slips, underglazes and glazes

We use a range of clays – white and speckled buff throwing clays, White Earthstone hand building clay, buff clay, crank and terracotta. 

A comprehensive selection of reference books with access to a printer and Wifi.

When you join the workshops you will have a space allocated on the shelf. We have a limited number of plastic storage boxes but please consider supplying your own to store your work in within your storage area. 

Bundles – these will expire as follows:

6 sessions - 3 months from the date of purchase
12, 24, 32, 36 - 17th July

You will also have access to our studio without a tutor:
32 - 8
24 - 6
12 - 4
6 - 1 (to be used within 3 months)

You will be sent a separate link about these.

There is an additional charge for materials and firings according to weight and size. These prices are subject to change, suppliers have increased prices 3 times over the past year and electricity costs will be increasing threefold in the near future. 

There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (fired and glazed). Payment will be taken after the first firing.





Improvers Pottery Sessions - Bundles

Sally Clarke

A fabulous space with all you require to unleash your creative side. The tutors are so informative and supportive, I’m hooked!

Always a fun session great facilities and space to work. 

Nick

Treated myself to this course at the beginning of the year. It's been a wonderful, relaxing, creative and therapeutic experience and the staff at Workshop 305 are great too! Even if you don't feel you have any 'creativity' on you, or don't have any prior experience - the support from the tutor was fantastic and seeing the finished versions of the items you have made yourself is truly special. Thanks Workshop 305, I'm already thinking about what I can make in the Improvers Workshop 

Laura Fletcher

This is a great class. Ella is very knowledgeable and helpful and the studio has extensive facilities for anything you want to make.

Chris Parker

Loved the first session- will definitely be back! zoe was extremely helpful and a great teacher- thank you!

Come and improve your ceramics skills with us!

Question 1

WE’RE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND REGULARLY SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS. CAN YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW THE FIRST PART OF YOUR POSTCODE AS THIS INFORMATION ABOUT OUR STUDENTS IS OFTEN REQUESTED, E.G SW19. THANK YOU!

Question 2

If this is your first time booking improvers sessions, please let us know your experience. If you've attended at least 14 improvers sessions with us, please type N/A, thank you!

Question 3

Do you have something in particular that you would like to make?  This workshop is self lead.

Question 4

Would you feel confident working/making without tutor assistance for 30 minutes?

Question 5

Do you have experience in both hand-building and wheel throwing?

Wheel Throwing Workshop - Single Session

Louise Coysh

Another amazing course with Zoe. So much fun and hugely rewarding! Friendly atmosphere and great facilities. Highly recommended. 

Art & Print-making Taster Session

Daniel Anderson

I would definitely be going again it was fun and I really enjoyed it ☺️ I hope it more enjoyable with amazing ideas for inspiration. 

Amelia  Solari 

Zorina Leong

Great place for art,  had a good time learning new things.  the lovely staff  are very supportive 

Brilliant, bite-sized session with ample time to grasp the basic of pottery wheel under expert tuition and guidance. I went with my family and Zoe was wonderful at suggesting adaptations in the process for my 14yo! So good, we’re hooked and have  booked for another session! 

Gnome Making Workshop

I enjoy modelling clay, and learning new skills as well as meeting, the staff and other modellers. The time seems to go very quickly, as it does when I enjoy doing things when I am occupied. Very enjoyable experience.


Jess Jaffe

My husband and I booked a beginners pottery class and had such a nice time with Eloise! She was a patient and kind instructor who broke down the basics of wheel throwing and then let us get a feel for how to work on the wheel without hovering but she was there when we needed help. Highly recommend, we had a great time! Great way to spend a Saturday morning. 

Janet Goodere

Fab session thought I had an artistic streak somewhere  just taken 68yrs to find it ! Small class with brilliant, patient, encouraging teacher. Thank you so much.

305 Studio Access 

fatima kassab

It’s great as you can finish off your creations or start new ones in a relaxed studio. Excellent I would recommend it. 👍🏼

Nikkita Otu

Zoe was patient, calm and informative. We went for a date activity and it was nothing less than fantastic, even if what we made wasn’t. 
We are hoping to go back in the near future! 

A social enterprise based in Wimbledon offering pottery, mosaics & print making at evening and weekend workshops.

Workshop 305 have created a relaxed studio atmosphere with a spacious ground floor that is divided into 2 large studios with a kiln room as well as a kitchen/dining area. The fully accessible building allows access for everyone. 

Day to day, the workshop has classes for students with disabilities but also runs evening workshops in pottery, mosaics and print making for both adults and children with all abilities. 

Our evening and weekend workshops, team building days and specialist workshops all support the work that we do.


**FIND US**

* The nearest tube station is Wimbledon Park.
* The nearest train stations are Haydon’s Road and Earlsfield.
* Buses: 156, 200.
* We have ample free parking.

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