Southampton’s pottery scene offers something for everyone—whether you're a curious first-timer or a committed clay enthusiast. From relaxed pottery painting cafes to structured wheel-throwing classes, this vibrant coastal city and its nearby towns provide plenty of opportunities to get creative with clay.

My Pottery Studio

Located in the Marlands Shopping Centre, My Pottery Studio is a colourful, family-friendly space where you can paint pre-made ceramics or try out simple clay techniques. Perfect for parties, rainy-day outings, or creative mindfulness.

• Website: sites.google.com/view/mypotterystudio
• Contact: mypotterysouthampton@gmail.com | 07830 298 809
• Address: 1st Floor, The Marlands Shopping Centre, Southampton, SO14 7SJ

Muddy Puddle Pottery

Muddy Puddle Pottery offers workshops and courses in Hedge End. Known for its hands-on clay classes and relaxed atmosphere, this studio encourages creativity in both adults and children through term-time and seasonal sessions.

• Website: muddypuddlepottery.co.uk
• Contact: muddypuddlepottery@gmail.com
• Address: Hedge End, Southampton (full address provided upon booking)

Flourish Pottery Painting

Located just outside Southampton in Romsey, Flourish Pottery Painting is a welcoming space for painting pre-made ceramic items. With kids’ sessions, grown-up evenings, and private hire options, it’s a popular choice for creative fun.

• Website: flourishpotterypainting.co.uk
• Contact: Via website | 07475 010 505
• Address: Unit 7, Basepoint, Romsey SO51 9AQ

Pottery Making Class (Hedge End)

Held monthly at The Dart Centre within Wildern School, these pottery sessions offer structured guidance in handbuilding and throwing techniques. Booking is essential, and classes are run via the CraftsCourses platform.

• Website: craftcourses.com
• Contact: Booking via site
• Address: The Dart Centre, Wildern School, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ

Hope Street Café Workshop

Hope Street Café occasionally hosts pottery handbuilding workshops in a relaxed café setting. Sessions are listed on Eventbrite and often feature local ceramic artists as instructors. Great for beginners and casual creatives.

• Website: eventbrite.co.uk
• Contact: Signup via Eventbrite
• Address: Hope Street Café, Southampton, SO17 (full address on booking)

From painting mugs to handcrafting bowls, Southampton’s pottery studios offer a variety of ways to work with clay. Local venues like My Pottery Studio and Muddy Puddle Pottery provide fun, inclusive environments to explore ceramics while supporting independent artists and makers.