4 DIY Pottery Kits You Never Knew You Needed

It's no wonder that our pottery classes in London have been so popular in recent times. The satisfaction of being able to make your own homewares is not only something to feel proud of, but they make fantastic gifts. And the best part? You can enjoy them anywhere you fancy with our craft kits delivered to your door.

When you’re spending a lot of time at home or work, you’re probably in need of a creative outlet, whether you realise it or not. Spending time in one space is exhausting as it is, especially when you’re working from home and your social life has reduced dramatically. There’s also only so much time we can spend sitting in front of the TV watching Netflix. You know you need to get out of this routine and create new productive things to do at home, to not only make you feel better but to improve your mental health.

As it’s becoming more widely spoken about in recent times, we all know we need to allocate time every day to support our mental health. Whilst we might feel like we’re too busy to do things for ourselves, it’s more important than ever to take a step back from daily life stresses and do things we truly love.

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Hobbies are on the rise because they are basically another word for enjoying your passions. When you’ve found the hobbies you really enjoy doing, you’ll feel much more productive, happier and healthier. And more importantly, taking up a hobby will help you feel like you again. Regaining your identity can be difficult as it can get lost the older you get, but by spending time doing things you love will truly bring out your creative side as well as your identity.

If you thought making pottery is all about having to use a pottery wheel, fear not… you can learn to make pottery at home using hand building and other techniques. When you’ve got some clay at hand and a good teacher to guide you, the opportunities are endless to build beautiful pottery for your home.

Some of the ideas on making pottery at home include the following from our online pottery classes and DIY pottery kits.

Learn the art of Kintsugi at home

Kintsugi art is a Japanese form all about repairing broken ceramics using a gold lacquer. Rather than throwing out a broken piece of pottery, you’ll be able to learn all about how to recycle it and create something new and beautiful to repurpose. Just image what you’ll be able to create once you’ve learnt the art of kintsugi. The meditative and beautiful art form will have you so chilled out after a busy day, you’ll feel more relaxed which will help you sleep better and feel more energised for the next day.

Learn to make your own crockery

Pottery in the kitchen is becoming more and more popular these days as many people want to eat and drink from pieces they’ve made. The earthly feel of your own pottery will feel more rewarding to drink and eat from than buying pieces made from factories.

Learning how to make your very own customised mugs and bowls is one of the best fun things to do at home as you’ll be able to invite family and friends from all over Britain to join you in a class. Imagine the beautiful mugs and bowls you’ll be able to create at home?

Learn how to make your own plant pots at home

If you’re spending more time at home at the moment, the benefits of surrounding yourself around more plants is huge. We know many people are worried about killing their plants due to the lack of knowledge of trying to work out how to look after them. But with their being so many apps around to help you keep track of when to water your plants these days, the idea of creating life around you is really important. Plants provide your home with more oxygen which will also help you sleep better in the long run.

Buying plants and plant pots can become quite costly which is why you can learn how to make plant pots at home with our online pottery class. You’ll also be able to learn how to make plant pots so you can either hang them in your home, put them on the floor or on a table. The options are endless on how to style your home with plants! But, the good news is, by moving them around the house from time to time will make you feel like you’re mixing up your home without having to pay anything.

Make jewellery with our at home DIY pottery kits

Didn’t know you can make jewellery from our pottery kits? Whether you’re looking for some new jewellery or need to buy gifts for friends and family, learn how to make jewellery with our online pottery classes. From earrings to necklaces, put your own spin on creating your very own custom made piece.

Wondering how our online pottery classes work? Once you’ve chosen the online pottery class you’re interested in, we’ll send you a beautiful craft box lovingly made from our local British makers and teachers to your front door. Inside you’ll find one of our DIY pottery making kits which will include all of the materials and tools you would have been given if you attended the class in person. Once you’ll all set up, simply log into Zoom where you’ll find other like-minded students and our local British pottery expert teacher ready to teach a fun and engaging class.

What are you waiting for? Join one of our online pottery classes today and it could spark a new hobby!