It's where I met talented potters like Lucy Ocejo and Clare Spindler, who gave me a glimpse of what mastering your craft looked like. Crown Works Pottery is based in East London, tucked away in an old Victorian mews near to Bethnal Green and run by potter Giulietta Hextall. Giulietta runs the studio as both a school and a professional members studio.
The classes come in an array of options, including short taster sessions, beginner and intermediate workshops and more specialist one off master classes. All classes are taught by professional full time potters, with a passion for sharing their knowledge of this diverse material.
The classes come in an array of options, including short taster sessions, beginner and intermediate workshops and more specialist one off master classes. All classes are taught by professional full time potters, with a passion for sharing their knowledge of this diverse material.
Services
Giulietta loves to work to bespoke commissions and collaborations. The best way to do this is by contacting her over email with your thoughts and potential budget to work towards. She can then discuss with you your options and when and if the work can be made and supplied by. We often do not know this ourselves until a couple of weeks before the courses go live on the CWP website.
Please understand we are quite over subscribed, especially for tasters and Giulietta tries to reply to all emails, but due to the volume of interest it can take some time. Email is better than phone, as our hands tend to be covered in mud. Please do not call for this reason and the fact we have had to remove our numbers due to being inn-undated with phone calls.
Lucia Ocejo was born and raised in Mexico City and moved to Boston for a Fine Arts degree in Sculpture with a focus in metal casting. Soon after, she moved to London where she became a full time potter. Currently she is Studio Manager of Crown Works Pottery, where she also produces her personal work and teaches wheel-throwing courses for all levels.
Clare has been working with clay for many years, having discovered ceramics while studying architecture at university in the United States. After graduating she pursued her love of ceramics on a part-time basis while working in the financial services sector. Clare has been working as a full-time potter and teacher since 2016.
Iona grew up in rural North Yorkshire as the daughter of an artist blacksmith, craftspeople of all disciplines would frequently gather around the family table. She came to appreciate materials and the hands that crafted them. Food and eating together played a large part of her upbringing and she is continuously influenced by the relationship between food and ceramics.
Reviews (10)
French Charlesdickens
Dec 27, 2021
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Brie Gobel
Dec 23, 2021
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I almost don't want to tell you how amazing Crown Works is because I selfishly want to keep this place to myself. I am IN LOVE with this place. Everyone here is so lovely and welcoming. I've take 3 classes here: one weekend course, one 5 week course and one "intermediate" plates course. I'm officially hooked on throwing due to my classes here. Lucy is an amazing warm teacher with patience and heart, who works with you to create pieces. I've progressed immensely from my first throwing course in July of this year, thanks to these courses. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Erin Andres
Dec 13, 2021
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Christophe Donot
Nov 27, 2021
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I did the beginner weekend few months ago and recently joined the intermediate course to make plates.
I was scared of not being good enough but Lucia is an amazing teacher and she will spot any of your moves to help you understand the process better.
I was really satisfied of my new skills at the end of the week.
I highly recommend this and don't be afraid to join more advanced courses.
I was scared of not being good enough but Lucia is an amazing teacher and she will spot any of your moves to help you understand the process better.
I was really satisfied of my new skills at the end of the week.
I highly recommend this and don't be afraid to join more advanced courses.
Jo Moya
Nov 17, 2021
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Played with clay all weekend on the intermediate level plate making course at Crown Works Pottery. I’m a hobby potter and achieved much more than I could ever have expected. Lucy’s teaching is fabulous and professional. She is energetic, encouraging and funny, and has time for everyone. All the staff are friendly and helpful. The materials we were given to work with were of superb quality and in generous quantities. I’m really looking forward to being reunited with my pots after firing.
A really fascinating and fun weekend. Highly recommended.
A really fascinating and fun weekend. Highly recommended.
Giulia Vecchi D'Tamburlo
Nov 14, 2021
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Lucy Tanner
Sep 23, 2021
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I had the loveliest time on a five day pottery course.
It was so good, I booked the course again for the next week, where I learned even more & now I’m hooked.
Such a wonderful place and such great teachers. I’m definitely going again and I can’t wait!
The whole experience was a real treat, I can’t recommend it enough!
It was so good, I booked the course again for the next week, where I learned even more & now I’m hooked.
Such a wonderful place and such great teachers. I’m definitely going again and I can’t wait!
The whole experience was a real treat, I can’t recommend it enough!
Jake Ball
Aug 16, 2021
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My girlfriend and I came along for the two-hour taster session a couple of weeks ago. Our instructor El was amazing! Very helpful and understanding, a perfect introduction to throwing for all abilities. We’ve just had the pick-up email and are super excited to see the final product. If you’re having any doubts about booking, don’t, just go for it!!
Alex Vilela
Jun 18, 2021
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Victor A. Navarro
Nov 26, 2019
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Potter in the making thanks to Crown Works Pottery!
Only 8 students per class so lots of attention and dedication for the students. La Profe Lucia is superb! Full of energy, relaxed but very professional. Also Teacher Claire is awesome. I highly recommend CWP to anyone. See you there XX
PS: here are some of the pieces I have done in only 2 courses of 8 hours each.
Only 8 students per class so lots of attention and dedication for the students. La Profe Lucia is superb! Full of energy, relaxed but very professional. Also Teacher Claire is awesome. I highly recommend CWP to anyone. See you there XX
PS: here are some of the pieces I have done in only 2 courses of 8 hours each.
