Leicester offers a wide selection of pottery experiences, from artistic wheel-throwing sessions to relaxed pottery painting for all ages. Whether you're looking to develop your skills or just have a bit of creative fun, these local studios provide friendly and inspiring environments.

The Clay Room

Located in the heart of the Cultural Quarter, The Clay Room offers pottery classes, workshops, and studio hire for adults of all levels. It’s a creative and calming space with professional equipment, making it ideal for those keen to explore or deepen their ceramics practice.

• Website: theclayroom.co.uk
• Contact: info@theclayroom.co.uk
• Address: Studio 4, Makers’ Yard, 82–86 Rutland St, LE1 1SB

Eskimo Blue Pottery Studio

Eskimo Blue is a vibrant ceramics studio in Clarendon Park offering a mix of classes, one-to-one tuition, and unique handmade pottery. Led by ceramicist Charlotte, the studio creates a warm, personal environment for learning and experimentation.

• Website: eskimoblue.co.uk
• Contact: charlotte@eskimoblue.co.uk | 07948 407 863
• Address: 192c Clarendon Park Rd, Leicester LE2 3AF

Lollipops Pottery Painting

Perfect for families, parties, and casual creativity, Lollipops offers walk-in pottery painting sessions in a relaxed studio environment. Located in Oadby’s Stoughton Grange, it’s ideal for both kids and adults who want to personalise pottery pieces without needing prior experience.

• Website: lollipopsltd.co.uk
• Contact: 0116 270 0177 (via WhatsApp/text)
• Address: 9 Stoughton Grange, Oadby, LE2 2FB

The Paint Pot Studio

Located just outside Leicester in Billesdon, The Paint Pot Studio provides pottery painting and clay sessions for individuals, families, and groups. Bookings are essential, and the studio is known for its warm welcome and beautiful countryside setting.

• Website: thepaintpotstudio.co.uk
• Contact: thepaintpotstudio@gmail.com | 07805 410 245
• Address: Tilton Lane, Billesdon, LE7 9FG

Leicester Adult Education

Run by the local council, Leicester Adult Education offers pottery and ceramics as part of its creative curriculum. Courses are suitable for beginners and improvers, and take place in modern facilities at the Bishopdale Hub.

• Website: leicesteradulted.ac.uk
• Contact: adult.ed@leicester.gov.uk | 0116 454 1900
• Address: Bishopdale Hub, Belvoir St, LE1 6QL

Whether you're shaping clay on a wheel or painting a pot with friends, Leicester’s pottery studios cater to all interests and abilities. From structured adult education courses to colourful drop-in experiences, the city’s clay scene is accessible, engaging, and fun.