From vibrant urban studios to welcoming community workshops, Tyne and Wear is home to a growing pottery scene. Whether you're a complete beginner or developing your practice, there are inspiring spaces throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, and surrounding areas to get your hands on clay.

The Pottery Experience

Located in Jesmond, The Pottery Experience offers fun and friendly sessions including wheel-throwing, painting, and hand-building. With options for date nights, family fun, and beginner courses, this studio is one of the region's most welcoming spots for creative play.

• Website: thepotteryexperience.co.uk
• Contact: hello@thepotteryexperience.co.uk | 0191 908 7802
• Address: 81 Fern Ave, Jesmond, Newcastle NE2 2RA

Soul Ceramiks

Running out of the John Marley Centre, Soul Ceramiks offers weekly workshops in hand-building and wheel-throwing. Their sessions are creative, calming, and inclusive—great for individuals or small groups looking to explore pottery in a supportive setting.

• Website: via site
• Contact: Contact via website
• Address: John Marley Centre, Newcastle

Muddy Fingers Pottery

Muddy Fingers Pottery is known for pop-up experiences across Newcastle and Gateshead, including special events at unique venues like Newcastle Castle. With a relaxed and friendly vibe, they offer wheel-throwing, sculpture, and creative clay workshops for all ages.

• Website: muddyfingerspottery.com or Eventbrite
• Contact: 

  0759 0803081

  0790 4686890

  admin@muddyfingerspottery.com

  Facebook: @muddypotters

  Insta: @muddyfingerspot

  Threads: @muddyfingerspot

• Address: 

  Unit 9, Royal Ind Est

  Blackett Street

  Jarrow

  NE32 3HR

Newcastle Potters Society

This membership-based pottery society offers studio access, kiln facilities, and a friendly community of potters. Ideal for those with some experience looking for a shared creative space to work independently or attend occasional group sessions.

• Website: newcastlepotterssociety.co.uk
• Contact: Inquire via website
• Address: Cooks Hill, Newcastle

Martha’s Makery

Located in the Gateshead area, Martha’s Makery offers workshops in clay jewellery and crafts. Their classes are great for creative beginners, families, and those wanting a relaxing, crafty experience in a cosy environment.

• Website: marthasmakery.co.uk
• Contact: nicky@marthasmakery.co.uk
• Address: Whickham, Gateshead area

Whether you're looking to unwind with clay, learn the potter’s wheel, or just try something new, Tyne and Wear offers plenty of workshops across Newcastle and Gateshead. Many are beginner-friendly and bookable online—ideal for solo makers or creative get-togethers.