Take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of our pottery in central Leeds.

Secure reservations for groups of up to 8. For larger groups, please contact us at hello@sunkenstudio.co.uk before booking. We can accommodate up to 14 people on the wheels, subject to availability.

Secure reservations for groups of up to 12. For larger groups, please contact us at hello@sunkenstudio.co.uk before booking. We can accommodate up to 24 people on handbuilding, subject to availability.

Secure reservations for groups of up to 12. For larger groups, please contact us at hello@sunkenstudio.co.uk before booking. We can accommodate up to 24 people for Paint a Pot, subject to availability. Bisque for painting is paid for separately.

Join us for a six-week sculptural course designed for beginners. Learn coil and slab building, sculpting, carving, and glazing techniques. The course includes presentations, interactive icebreakers, hands-on demos, sketching sessions, and personalised feedback. Create a collection of ceramic pieces and gain a solid foundation in sculptural ceramics.

Learn how to use bench-based handbuilding techniques to make pots without a potter's wheel. Course content changes and what we'll be making is a surprise! Fancy taking your chances?

Prerequisites: none

Duration: 1.5 hours

Make a mug for your favourite brew. Need room for a decent cuppa or is espresso more your thing? Learn how to make a mug body, make playful handles, and paint your mug with colourful slips. Chequered, striped, dotty - it's your mug, do your thing!
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: booking fees, all materials, and firing one pot per person.

In this overview of handbuilding techniques for beginners you will learn about key handbuilding techniques and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make and decorate basic functional and / or sculptural pots.

Join us for a six-week sculptural course designed for beginners. Learn coil and slab building, sculpting, carving, and glazing techniques. The course includes presentations, interactive icebreakers, hands-on demos, sketching sessions, and personalised feedback. Create a collection of ceramic pieces and gain a solid foundation in sculptural ceramics.

Join us for a six-week sculptural course designed for beginners. Learn coil and slab building, sculpting, carving, and glazing techniques. The course includes presentations, interactive icebreakers, hands-on demos, sketching sessions, and personalised feedback. Create a collection of ceramic pieces and gain a solid foundation in sculptural ceramics.

In this overview of handbuilding techniques for beginners you will learn about key handbuilding techniques and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make and decorate basic functional and / or sculptural pots.

In this overview of handbuilding techniques for beginners you will learn about key handbuilding techniques and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make and decorate basic functional and / or sculptural pots.

In this overview of handbuilding techniques for beginners you will learn about key handbuilding techniques and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make and decorate basic functional and / or sculptural pots.

Our adult-only, paint-a-pot sessions offer the opportunity to design and decorate handcrafted bisque ware, all made in-house. The £10 non-refundable booking fee secures access to our specialist studio and a curated selection of plates and bowls, created by our team. Join like-minded adults in a tranquil setting and experience a slice of our creative community.

Fast and filthy. Have a go on a potter’s wheel.

Your experienced tutor will guide you through the steps needed to centre, cone, open, and lift clay on a potter's wheel.

Content: wheel control, posture, centering, coning, opening up, collaring in, lifting a wall, compressing walls and rims, using a rib, wiring-off, wipe down.

Prerequisites: none

Includes: All materials. We provide you with clean aprons and all tools and equipment.

Duration: 2.5 hours

In this overview of throwing techniques for beginners you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel (throwing) and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make simple cups and bowls.

Refresh and refine your throwing skills - revisit, and sample new throwing and glazing techniques. You will explore how to make a variety of forms using a range of techniques and processes. Sessions will include demonstrations to encourage independent surface, form, material and design experiments. At the end of the course you will be able to solve problems to make increasingly complex, robust and refined functional pots.

In this overview of throwing techniques for beginners you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel (throwing) and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make simple cups and bowls.

In this overview of throwing techniques for beginners you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel (throwing) and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make simple cups and bowls.

In this overview of throwing techniques for beginners you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel (throwing) and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make simple cups and bowls.

Refresh and refine your throwing skills - revisit, and sample new throwing and glazing techniques. You will explore how to make a variety of forms using a range of techniques and processes. Sessions will include demonstrations to encourage independent surface, form, material and design experiments. At the end of the course you will be able to solve problems to make increasingly complex, robust and refined functional pots.

In this overview of throwing techniques for beginners you will learn how to use a potter’s wheel (throwing) and how to glaze your own pots. At the end of the course you will be able to identify and select appropriate techniques and processes to make simple cups and bowls.