Art Craft Studios - Trinity Buoy Wharf Open House
two weekends of non-stop pottery;
Say hello, watch free demos, buy a hand-made pot or take part in a workshop.
13 & 14 + 20 & 21 Sept 2025
Looking to take part in a workshop?
This beginner-friendly pottery class is the perfect way to explore the art of pottery on the wheel — no experience needed!
You’ll learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel, guided step-by-step by experienced teacher Amanda, who brings over 17 years of pottery know-how & a relaxed, welcoming teaching style. With a small class size (max 8 people), you’ll get plenty of individual attention as you learn how to centre your clay, shape your pot, and enjoy the process of creating something from scratch. You’ll leave feeling proud, & maybe even a little addicted to the wheel!
Why People Love This Class:
It’s fun, hands-on, & instantly rewarding
You create something uniquely yours
Supportive, expert teaching
Perfect for pairs, pals, families or solo time
A memorable experience with a souvenir to take home
Location Bonus:
Held at the unique Trinity Buoy Wharf — with river views of the O2, the city’s only lighthouse, & a creative atmosphere — you can explore the wharf, grab a bite at Orchard Café, see Andrew Baldwin’s sculpture in action & visit Trinity Art Gallery - this isn’t just a class, it’s an experience.
Two ticket types to choose from:
ART TICKET – Make, Paint & Fire a Pot. Perfect for those who want to glaze, fire, & use their creations. This option includes two visits: 1. Your initial pottery workshop on the day you’ve selected. 2. A return visit 1-12 weeks later for a 1.5-hour painting session. We’ll then fire your pots twice in our kiln (up to 1220°C) — a process that takes 2–3 weeks. Once fired, your pots will be food-safe, oven- & dishwasher-friendly. You’ll have up to 12 weeks to collect them or request delivery.
CRAFT TICKET – Make a Pot (Take It Home Same Day) Best for one-off experiences & instant creativity. Use air-dry clay to make your pots, & take them home immediately in a protective box. Once dry, you can paint them at your leisure (we’ll explain how). These pots are not food-safe or waterproof but great for display.
Good to know:
What you’ll get: 1.5hr pottery on the wheel workshop & all the materials, tools & equipment to make one pot per person.
Knowledge required: Beginner-friendly. Children over the age 10yrs are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to bring: We will supply everything, including an apron, but it can get a little messy, so please do not wear your best clothes.
Kids Feb Half Term
Arty Craftty Family Fun
Join us for fun-filled making workshops with all the family!
Wed 19 Feb 2025
11am-12pm - Colourful Terrazzo Dinosaurs, Butterflies & more
Pottery, Prosecco & Taco - Valentine’s Day Special
Wed 14 Feb
£60PP
This Valentine's Day, indulge in the ultimate combination for a memorable date: Pottery, Prosecco, & Taco!
Whether you're looking to ignite romance or enjoy a memorable evening with friends, this extraordinary combination promises to be unforgettable.
On arrival, you'll be greeted with a drink (1x Prosecco, 1x draft beer, or soft drink alternative) and indulge in your favourite beverage as we guide you through some valuable hand-building pottery techniques demonstrating how to work with air-dry clay, and then it's over to you to create masterpieces of your choice.
During this 1.5hr workshop, we'll supply everything you need to explore your creativity, to shape and paint the clay into unique artworks that reflect your personal style. If you'd like more drinks, the bar offers an extensive selection for you to enjoy. By the end, not only will you have gained new skills but also a sense of accomplishment and pride in your artistic creations. And the best bit? You can take your finished artwork home with you.
But that’s not all! After pottery, you can settle down to enjoy a 3-course dinner including a starter, main and dessert from the Taco Hut menu (which will be a Valentine's special set menu available on the day. Click here to see the classic menu.
So what are you waiting for? Prosecco, pottery & Taco’s - the ultimate combination
Book your ticket
Your Hosts:
Art Craft Studios are well known for their friendly, supportive nature and with 17 years of experience, will be on hand with helpful tips throughout.
The Lockdown Room, is located at London City Island, a focal point for locals and visitors, and provides a unique riverside metropolis setting for our workshop, bringing East London communities together.
What you'll get:
An arrival drink including 1 x prosecco, 1 x draft beer or 1 x soft drink. (If you'd like more drinks, the bar offers an extensive selection for you to enjoy.)
The skills & knowledge to create as many clay artworks as possible during the 1.5hr pottery experience, & take them home.
3-course taco dinner, starters, main & dessert from the Lockdown Room Valentine's Day Taco Hut menu.
Suitable for:
Beginners - no prior experience is needed.
Adults only.
Pottery & Prosecco - Beat the January blues
Mon 15 Jan
£35PP
Everyone knows January is the longest month ever! so let’s beat the January blues with an evening like no other.
Enjoy crafting with clay while sipping on your favourite beverage at our pottery & prosecco (or mocktail) evening.
On arrival, you'll be greeted with a drink (including a prosecco, soft drink or for those doing Dry Jan, a mocktail!) and indulge in your favourite beverage as we guide you through some valuable hand-building pottery techniques demonstrating how to work with air-dry clay, and then it's over to you.
We'll supply everything you need to explore your creativity, to shape and paint the clay into unique artworks that reflect your personal style. If you'd like more drinks, the bar offers an extensive selection for you to enjoy.
By the end, you’ll not only will you have gained new skills so early in 2024 but also a sense of accomplishment and pride in your artistic creations. And the best bit? You can take your finished artwork home with you.
Throughout the class, you'll have the opportunity to learn, create and connect with like-minded creative socialites. Whether you're a pottery beginner or have some experience, our class is designed to cater to all.
So what are you waiting for? Unleash your creative spirit; join us for an evening of pottery and prosecco.
Book your ticket
Your Hosts:
Art Craft Studios are well known for their friendly, supportive nature and with 17 years of experience, will be on hand with helpful tips throughout.
The Lockdown Room, is located at London City Island, a focal point for locals and visitors, and provides a unique riverside metropolis setting for our workshop, bringing East London communities together.
What you'll get:
Drink on arrival: 1 x prosecco, 2 x canned craft beers, or 1 x non-alcoholic alternative. If want more drinks, the bar offers an extensive selection for you to enjoy.
Everything you need to make as many pieces as you like, plus take them home with you.
Suitable for:
Beginners - no prior experience is needed.
Adults only.
Craft'mas Market
Art Craft Studios Presents ‘Craft'mas’ Market at Trinity Buoy Wharf: A Celebration of Artistic Ingenuity for the Festive Season
15th, 16th, 17th December 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Art Craft Studios is delighted to announce the arrival of ‘Craft'mas’, a vibrant market celebrating creativity and craftsmanship set to take place at the hub of arts and culture, Trinity Buoy Wharf in London. This festive event is an opportunity to discover and purchase unique handmade crafts from artists and makers.
Event Highlights:
● Unique Handcrafted Goods: Art Craft Studios brings together a diverse range of artists, each contributing their unique perspective to the world of handmade goods. Promoting traditional crafts and exploring new and innovative techniques, artist Alice Steele’s distinctive jewellery, Valeria Kiyko’s maluk knitwear, Art Baez’s iconic graphics, H2 studios whimsical ceramic jewellery and many more art crafters will feature an array of one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for unique and thoughtful holiday gifts.
● Workshops: Unleash your creativity at our festive bauble decorating experience! Amanda Cotton, founder of Art Craft studios, will be helping you transform ordinary baubles into personalised masterpieces that will sparkle in your home.
🗓 Date: 15th - 17th Dec, 12pm - 5pm💸 Workshop Fee: £5 per person.
● Open Studios: Imbibe the festive spirit as you stroll through Trinity Buoy Wharf, surrounded by history and sculpture. Trinity Art Studios will be open to welcome you and showcasing artists artwork some of which will be available to buy. Maud Milton will be in action, creating her legacy street mosaics celebrating the unique heritage of an area or place. Visit her studio, purchase some mugs, and see public art being created.
Event Details:
● Date: December 15th, 16th, 17th
● Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
● Location: Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 0JW
Pottery & Prosecco - Unleash your creative spirit
Mon 11 Dec
£35PP
Join us for an evening like no other.
Enjoy crafting with clay while sipping on your favourite beverage at our pottery and prosecco evening.
On arrival, you'll be greeted with a drink (including a prosecco, canned craft beers, or non-alcoholic alternative) and indulge in your favourite beverage as we guide you through some valuable hand-building pottery techniques demonstrating how to work with air-dry clay, and then it's over to you.
We'll supply everything you need to explore your creativity, to shape and paint the clay into unique artworks that reflect your personal style. If you'd like more drinks, the bar offers an extensive selection for you to enjoy.
By the end, you’ll not only have gained new skills but also a sense of accomplishment and pride in your artistic creations. And the best bit? You can take your finished artwork home with you.
Throughout the class, you'll have the opportunity to learn, create and connect with like-minded creative socialites. Whether you're a pottery beginner or have some experience, our class is designed to cater to all.
So what are you waiting for? Unleash your creative spirit; join us for an evening of pottery and prosecco. We can't wait to see what masterpieces you'll create!
Book your ticket
Your Hosts:
Art Craft Studios are well known for their friendly, supportive nature and with 17 years of experience, will be on hand with helpful tips throughout.
The Lockdown Room, is located at London City Island, a focal point for locals and visitors, and provides a unique riverside metropolis setting for our workshop, bringing East London communities together.
What you'll get:
Drink on arrival: 1 x prosecco, 2 x canned craft beers, or 1 x non-alcoholic alternative. If want more drinks, the bar offers an extensive selection for you to enjoy.
Everything you need to make as many pieces as you like, plus take them home with you.
Suitable for:
Beginners - no prior experience is needed.
Adults only.
Event
Come on Barbie let's go party
On Sat 11th Nov between 4 & 7pm we’ll be celebrating 3 things:
The grand opening of our Kiln room (which is accidentally Barbie pink, due to the fireproof board, so we’re going with it but don’t worry we won’t play Barbie music).
Our 2nd Birthday - Can you believe it?
Amanda (our founder)’s decision to quit her part-time job & instead go full-time in the studio as an artist! (It only took 10 years but it’s finally happened)
Join us to celebrate with pottery painting & more - (All activities are free but if you want to keep your creativity there’s a small fee.
Drop in anytime between 4 & 7 pm on Saturday 11th Nov 2023
BYOB!
Wellbeing weekend
A weekend of creative relaxation 1-2 July 2023
It's been proven your wellbeing can be improved by creativity. It’s a form of relaxation; as you enjoy the moment & take control of a material it will lower your stress levels. So we thought it was about time we held a wellbeing event!
Join a full-day experience or a one-off activity.
Polymer Clay workshop 10:15am-11am from £20pp
with our resident artist StepMarkDesigns
Pottery Wheel taster 11am-12pm £40pp
With our resident artist Amanda Cotton
Mindful Mandala & community drawing workshop 1:00-2:30pm £15pp
with special guest The Healing Artist
Painting pottery workshop 2:30-4pm £25pp
With our resident artist Amanda Cotton
Fashion Textiles workshop 3hrs starting at 10am or 2pm £80pp
(Bring a friend for free making it only £40pp)
With special guest Maluk Knitwear
Creative Wellbeing Experience 10am - 4pm £120pp
Immersive yourself in a full day of creative relaxation
Art Craft Studios is located at Trinity Buoy Wharf, which is a fantastic hub for art and culture. It's free to wander around. You can visit London’s only lighthouse, London’s smallest museum and even grab a bite to eat or have a coffee at the onsite Orchard Cafe.
Block Printing
Joanne Forrest
Free community workshops…That’s right! Free! as we help to tackle creative loneliness.
✨Block Printing - Design, carve & print your own block to create a sheet of wrapping paper on the day. Take your finished block home to print to your heart’s content. With special Guest Artist Joanne Forrest
✨Sat 30 July 2-4pm
✨Free access for everyone
✨Book via Read more button
‘Life’ Drawing
Artist Klara Wertheim
Free community workshops…That’s right! Free! as we help to tackle creative loneliness.
✨’Life’ Drawing - An experimental sensory workshop starting with a few gentle warm-ups followed by some sensory exercises & special guest - Artist Klara Wertheim. Please note absolutely no drawing experience is needed.
✨Sat 25 June 2-4pm
✨Free access for everyone
✨Book via Read more button
TBW Open Weekend
Welcome to Art Craft Studios
If you've ever wanted to give pottery a go but weren't sure how to approach it, fear not – Art Craft Studios, is hosting a variety of clay workshops from creating handmade ceramics to the pottery wheel. Workshops include lively practical demonstrations from friendly hosts, providing you step-by-step taster of working with clay. Don't worry if this is your first pottery experience, you'll have all the attention and guidance you need & you'll finish not only with your gorgeous pottery but with a head full of new skills, knowledge & pride!
Book for free below!
TRY THE POTTERY WHEEL
CREATE HANDMADE CERAMICS
Ceramic Jewellery with glass
Free community workshops…That’s right! Free! as we help to tackle creative loneliness.
✨Ceramic Jewellery with glass! Craft as much jewellery as you like with guidance from professionals. Sprinkle them with glass before they head into the kiln ready for you to collect in a couple of weeks!
✨Sat 28 May 2-4pm
✨Free access for everyone
✨Book via Read more button
Free Opening Weekend
We’re opening our doors for the 1st time.
Join us for free taster sessions on the potters wheel & Handbuilding book below.
Plus celebratory drinks 12-4pm.