Studio atmosphere
KeKo Club is a creative space in the heart of Newport Pagnell, welcoming everyone from absolute beginners to experienced makers. It was founded by Kateryna Shamshuryna-Acland, who grew up in Ukraine and built a varied career across sport, hospitality and beyond before discovering clay. After a difficult period that led to a clinical depression diagnosis in 2023, Kateryna found hope through a strict routine, therapy and creativity, first through drawing and then through pottery. That personal journey shaped KeKo Club into a welcoming, judgement-free community where people can connect with themselves, practice self-care and try something new. The studio opened in 2025 with the aim of creating a warm, uplifting and inviting space for all, built on the belief that pottery is more than making beautiful ceramics: it is a chance to slow down, switch off, improve wellbeing and enjoy the therapeutic process of working with clay. Known as an "Art Gym", it is a place to exercise your creativity, build confidence and embrace mistakes.
Classes & programs
KeKo Club offers a full range of classes and experiences for every level. One-Off Wheel Classes are £50 for a relaxed two-hour session where you create a couple of wheel-thrown pieces that are then fired and glazed in the colour of your choice. Individual Tutoring and Refreshers are £50 per hour with a minimum two-hour booking, ideal for personalised guidance or sharpening your skills. Six-Week Wheel Courses run at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels for £225, working out at £37.50 per 2.5-hour session plus four hours of solo studio practice each week, with all glazes and firings included. Beyond the core classes, the studio also runs taster sessions, hand-building courses, children's workshops, holiday clay clubs, family sessions, corporate team-building events, hen parties and bespoke pottery experiences.
Schedule & availability
Classes, courses and open studio sessions run throughout the week, including evening classes and weekend workshops to suit different schedules. Six-week wheel courses follow set weekly sessions with additional solo studio practice time each week, while one-off classes, private tutoring and family sessions can be booked around availability. Memberships include flexible studio access across the month. The studio calendar and booking are managed online, and it is worth booking ahead as popular classes and courses fill up.
Facilities & tools
KeKo Club is a fully equipped pottery studio with pottery wheels, hand-building space and a kiln firing service. There is a separate room dedicated exclusively to hand building and glazing, where you can experiment with templates, coil sculptures and glaze your pieces to your taste, making it ideal for both adult and child activities, with dedicated kids resources on hand. The studio offers open studio sessions and equipment rental for independent makers, along with clay sales and a kiln firing service for those working on their own projects. Parking is available, and the studio is easily accessible from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.
Pricing
One-off wheel classes are £50 for a two-hour session including firing and glazing. Individual tutoring and refresher sessions are £50 per hour with a minimum two-hour booking. Six-week wheel courses are £225 (£37.50 per 2.5-hour session) and include four hours of solo studio practice each week plus all glazes and firings, payable in advance with credit cards accepted. Monthly studio membership starts from £66 per month and includes 24 hours of studio time each month with firing and glazing, ideal for independent makers who want creative freedom. Gift cards and a loyalty programme are also available.
Best for
KeKo Club welcomes individuals, families, groups and organisations of all abilities, whether you are trying clay for the very first time or you are an experienced ceramic artist looking for studio space. Complete beginners can start with taster sessions and beginner wheel or hand-building courses, while more confident makers can progress through intermediate and advanced courses or take out a studio membership for independent practice. Families are actively encouraged to spend time together and apart in the studio, with children's workshops, holiday clay clubs and family sessions available. The studio also caters for celebrations and organisations through hen parties, corporate team-building and bespoke experiences, making it a genuine creative sanctuary for the Milton Keynes area.
FAQs
Do I need any experience to attend a class?
No experience is needed. KeKo Club welcomes complete beginners with taster sessions and beginner wheel and hand-building courses, and experienced makers are equally at home with intermediate and advanced courses and studio membership. The ethos is all about learning through doing and embracing imperfection.
What is included in a class or course?
Classes and courses include clay, tools, instruction and the firing and glazing of your finished pieces. One-off wheel classes include firing and glazing in the colour of your choice, and six-week courses include all glazes and firings plus solo studio practice time each week.
How does studio membership work?
Monthly studio membership starts from £66 per month and gives you 24 hours of studio time each month, including firing and glazing. It is designed for independent makers who want the freedom to work on their own projects in a fully equipped studio.
Do you offer classes for children and families?
Yes. KeKo Club runs children's workshops, holiday clay clubs and family sessions, and has a dedicated hand-building and glazing room that is ideal for adult and child activities, complete with kids resources. Families are encouraged to spend time both together and apart in the studio.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes. Individual tutoring and refresher sessions are available at £50 per hour with a minimum two-hour booking, perfect for personalised guidance or sharpening specific skills.
Can I host a party or team-building event?
Yes. KeKo Club offers hen parties, corporate team-building events and bespoke pottery experiences for groups and organisations, alongside its regular classes and memberships.
Is parking available and how do I get there?
Parking is available at the studio in Newport Pagnell, which is easily accessible from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.
