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Pottery Classes in Leeds & West Yorkshire: 2025 Guide

From city studios to moorland retreats, here's where to get muddy this year.

Get Pottery Class Team30 October 20258 minute readUpdated 30 October 2025
Leeds city centre at night with illuminated ferris wheel and Town Hall

Yorkshire folk have never been shy of a messy craft, and 2025 is shaping up to be the strongest clay scene we’ve seen yet. Whether you fancy a sociable evening taster in Leeds city centre or a full weekend of wheel time in the Dales, this guide gathers the studios locals keep whispering about.

Leeds city studios worth booking first

Leeds now combines slick urban workshops with community-minded makers. These spots are brilliant for beginners who want clear tuition and plenty of cups of tea between throws.

  • Clay Space York – technically over the city boundary but an easy hop from Leeds by train. Their mindful wheel sessions fill fast, so use the search tool to grab a slot.
  • Globe Arts Studio, Slaithwaite – a wholesome creative hub with daytime tasters and evening courses. When you’re done, wander canal-side for a celebratory brownie.
  • Leeds Pottery Studio – a new addition in Holbeck with “bring a mate” Friday nights and kiln hire that doesn’t cost the earth.

West Yorkshire retreats for a proper reset

Want a full weekend away with clay under your fingernails? West Yorkshire’s towns and villages are stacked with restorative options.

  1. Croft Pottery, Rainton – combine a day on the wheel with a stay in a nearby farm B&B. Their weekend intensive sells out months ahead.
  2. Northlight Art Studios, Hebden Bridge – ideal for friends; book a Saturday throwing masterclass then spend Sunday browsing the indie shops.
  3. Clay Academy, Todmorden – fully accessible, with optional glazing add-ons so you can return home with a finished set of mugs.

How to bag a space (without refreshing Instagram all night)

Clay classes in Yorkshire really do sell out. Here’s the game plan locals swear by:

  • Check our class listings regularly and filter by city to keep tabs on new studios and workshops.
  • Follow your favourite studios on social media, but always cross-reference the times and prices with the details on Get Pottery Class to make sure you’ve got the latest info.
  • Remember mid-week courses tend to have more space. If you can swing a Wednesday evening, you’ll dodge the weekend scramble.

Perfect pairings while you’re in town

Make a full day of it: grab breakfast at Laynes before a Leeds session, stretch your legs across the moors after a Hebden Bridge class, then treat yourself to a potter’s pint at Kirkstall Brewery. Clay and carbs were made for each other.

Pottery questions we’re always asked

Do any Leeds studios offer beginner-friendly wheel throwing?
Yes – Clay Space York, Leeds Pottery Studio and Globe Arts all run starter sessions where you’ll learn centring, pulling and trimming in a single afternoon.
Can I book a private pottery party in West Yorkshire?
Absolutely. Many studios listed above – particularly Globe Arts and Croft Pottery – offer private bookings for birthdays, hen parties or team socials. Use the enquiry button on their profiles to ask about bespoke pricing.
Where can I fire work I make at home?
Try Leeds Pottery Studio for ad-hoc kiln hire, or check the filters on our search page for studios with kiln access across West Yorkshire.