Classes

Frequently asked questions

We know everyone’s experience is different, but this general guide is a starting point to help assess which course or membership might suit you best.

Please see our available courses here: available courses / sessions.

If the current availability doesn’t suit you, please email info@thekilnrooms.com and we can keep you updated with what we’ll have coming up next.
Our courses run back-to-back throughout the year, with morning and evening options during the week and weekend options available.

In the event of non-attendance or arriving late, it is not possible to provide alternative studio time or reschedule a class. When signing up, please check that you can attend as many classes as possible. Over the course of 12 weeks it’s common for people to miss the odd class, so we’ve designed our courses so that if this happens you’ll not have a problem to ‘catch-up’.
More info: Terms & Conditions

Yes, classes still run on most Bank Holidays. However, there are NO classes over Easter weekend (Fri-Mon inclusive) and we pause classes for 10-14 days over the Christmas / New Year period. This will be made clear at the booking stage.

*Although we are closed for classes over Easter and Christmas, we schedule drop-in sessions for those who want to continue with studio access over the holidays.

Drop-in sessions are only for people who are enrolled on:

  • A 12-week beginners/intermediate course, or

  • An 8 or 10-week throwing course

In the event of someone having completed a course with us but would like to take a break they could still sign up for the odd drop-in if they have the intention of signing up to future classes. This should be discussed with bookings manager or studio manager first.

Yes, we can host a range of private sessions and group activities, either at our Farringdon studio, or in Peckham.
To get an idea of the type of sessions we can provide please see our private hire page

We don’t cater for under 18s on our regular courses or taster sessions.
However, we can host a private one-off session for under 18s, provided there are at least two adults taking part.

With at least 20 days’ notice before the start date, we can provide a full refund minus a £5 booking fee.
Between 20 and 10 days’ notice, we refund 50% of the total fees paid, minus a £5 booking fee.
We provide no refunds with 9 days or fewer notice.
Once a course begins, there are no refunds.
Please see the full Terms & Conditions for details.

For our 8-12 week courses, 5-week taster courses and masterclasses:
While bookings are fixed with less than 20 days’ notice, it is possible to transfer your place to a friend or family member before the course start date if you can no longer attend.
Please let us know who will be taking your place and their email address.
Once a course has started, transfers are not possible.

For one-off taster sessions:
With 9 days or fewer notice, the booking is fixed and only a name transfer is possible. With 10 days or more notice, we can transfer your booking to another taster session date.

Collection times depend on the type of course or session you attend and the studio where this took place.
More information can be found here.

20% discount is available on the below courses:
  • 5 week Thursday evening taster courses (Peckham)
  • 10 week Thursday morning throwing course (Peckham)
  • 12 week Saturday courses (Peckham, morning or afternoon)
  • 12 week weekday morning courses (Farringdon)
To claim, email: krista@thekilnrooms.com with the course you’d like to book and proof you’re a student, NHS staff, or over 65.
Membership

We recommend that you feel confident working independently.

At Bellenden Rd, technicians are available to answer questions but do not teach.
A minimum requirement is either:

  • A 12-week course with us, or

  • At least two 12-week courses elsewhere.

At Copeland Park, there is minimal technical support, so the ability to feel comfortable working independently is essential.

Current estimated wait times are:

  • Bellenden Rd: approximately 4–5 months

  • Copeland Park: approximately 2–3 months

This varies depending on when current members leave and how many people on the list are still interested. In January and over the summer turnover can increase slightly.
To join the waiting list or make an enquiry, please get in touch.

We try to keep our studios closed to the public to give members and course participants as much peace and space as possible.
We run public events throughout the year (talks, sales, workshops), where everyone is welcome.
If you’re interested in joining, we can arrange a visit when a staff member is onsite.
Please contact us to arrange a time which suits.

General

Unfortunately not. Our studios are currently running at capacity, so we’re unable to fire work that isn’t made by our members or on a Kiln Rooms course.
A Google search should help you find local studios or ceramicists who may be able to help.

Yes. We sell vouchers for:

  • One-off taster sessions

  • 5-week beginners courses

  • 12-week beginners/intermediate courses

  • Credit notes that can be used towards courses

More info and booking can be found via our vouchers page.

Not regularly. We sell members’ work twice a year during our Christmas Sale and Summer Show weekends. More info

We rarely get involved in commissions, but many makers in our studios do take them on.
You can browse our Instagram to find work you like and contact the maker directly.
If you’re having trouble getting in touch, we’re happy to help.

Yes, we hire wheels and have hired other pottery equipment for photoshoots.
More info

For more information, please email:
info@thekilnrooms.com

You can find maps to locate our studios here

You can also call us on:
077 3203 8052 (11am–4pm, Monday–Friday)