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Where to Find Pottery Classes in Birmingham and the West Midlands
From Digbeth's industrial studios to community pottery in the Jewellery Quarter, the Midlands clay scene is thriving.
Birmingham's pottery heritage is proper legit – British ceramics were basically born in the Midlands. Today's pottery scene reflects that history: you've got traditional community potters who've been at it for decades, alongside exciting new studios in Digbeth and the creative quarter.
Whether you're in Birmingham city centre, Solihull, Coventry, or anywhere across the West Midlands, there's a pottery studio within reach. Here's your guide to finding the perfect class.
Birmingham city centre studios
- Birmingham Pottery Studio, Digbeth – Right in the heart of Digbeth's creative quarter. They offer beginner wheel throwing courses and hand-building workshops. The space has that industrial-chic vibe you'd expect from the area, and the instructors are brilliantly patient.
- Jewellery Quarter Clay Works – A boutique studio in the historic Jewellery Quarter. Small class sizes (max 6 people) and a focus on quality tuition. Slightly pricier than community centres but worth it for the attention you get.
- Moseley Get Pottery Class – A friendly community space offering membership and drop-in sessions. Great if you want to practice regularly without committing to a structured course.
Wider West Midlands: Coventry, Wolverhampton & beyond
Don't sleep on the pottery studios outside Birmingham – many offer brilliant value and less competition for booking slots.
- Coventry Clay Studio – Runs excellent six-week beginner courses with a focus on wheel throwing. They also offer kids' classes and family sessions during school holidays.
- Wolverhampton Pottery School – A well-established studio offering everything from taster sessions to advanced glazing workshops. Their instructors have decades of experience and really know their craft.
- Solihull Community Ceramics – Affordable community pottery with daytime and evening classes. Very welcoming to absolute beginners, and they run accessible sessions too.
What makes Midlands pottery special
The Midlands pottery scene has this brilliant mix of respect for tradition and openness to new ideas. Many instructors trained at local ceramics colleges and genuinely love passing on their skills. You'll also find the prices are generally more reasonable than London or Manchester – expect £30-£50 for a taster session and £160-£240 for a six-week course.
Booking tips for Birmingham pottery classes
- City-centre studios like Digbeth and Jewellery Quarter book up quickly – aim for two weeks ahead
- Community centres often have better availability for mid-week daytime classes
- Check if parking is included – Birmingham city centre can be tricky for parking
- Combine your class with exploring Digbeth's street art or grabbing food at the Bullring
Browse our Birmingham pottery directory to see all available studios, compare prices, and read reviews from fellow clay enthusiasts.
Pottery questions we’re always asked
- How much do pottery classes cost in Birmingham?
- Taster sessions typically cost £30-£50 for two hours. Six-week beginner courses range from £160-£240. Community pottery spaces tend to be cheaper than boutique city-centre studios.
- Which Birmingham pottery studio is best for complete beginners?
- Birmingham Pottery Studio in Digbeth and Solihull Community Ceramics both have excellent beginner programmes. Both offer patient instruction and welcoming atmospheres for first-timers.
- Are there pottery classes for kids in Birmingham?
- Yes! Coventry Clay Studio and several community centres across the West Midlands run children's pottery classes, especially during school holidays. Check our directory for family-friendly filters.