FAQ

The gallery is open 11am-1pm & 1.30pm-6pm, Tuesday to Sunday, during exhibitions. Please visit our exhibition page to see when exhibitions are showing. Access to the studio is via class bookings only. Get in touch if you’d like to visit our studio space outside of classes.

We aim to provide a welcoming, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our spaces. If you have accessibility requirements please get in touch in advance so we can ease your visit. There is a lift with a call button to our main reception. The reception staff can then help guide you to the gallery or your instructor will guide you to the studio space. 

County Hall is located within easy walking distance from several London Underground stations: Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster. The closest rail stations to County Hall are Waterloo and Charing Cross. Buses to County Hall include the 211, 77 and 381. County Hall is on most London sightseeing bus tours and on the RV1 route that connects The County Hall to other London attractions, the Tate Modern and Covent Garden. Visit our contact page for more information. 

Our studio is equipped with 10 pottery wheels, a slab roller, wall extruder and benches for hand building. Facilities include a kitchenette and toilets. Our chimney courtyard contains our glazing room, a gas kiln and two electric kilns.

We also have a fantastic gallery where we curate shows and welcome applications from people looking to exhibit with us. Get in touch if you’re interested.

Sometimes our emails end up in spam/junk folders – please check if it’s there. If not, you can get in touch by sending an email to gallery@countyhallpottery.com.linux136.unoeuro-server.com with the name of the person that made the booking and the class type and the date, and we can re-send you a confirmation email.

Unfortunately we don’t offer drop-in classes or memberships at the moment. Join our mailing list for any updates.

Dress for mess! It is advised that you wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Clay does come off in the wash, however some other materials and finishes may stain. We provide aprons but you are welcome to bring your own.

It takes up to 6 weeks for a piece to be ready after a class/course, but this will depend on firing schedules. Your instructor will be able to confirm the details and you will be notified by email when your pieces are ready for you to pick up from our gallery. You can arrange for your artwork to be delivered to you (for an additional fee) within one month of the original pick up email being sent out. If your pieces have not been collected or sent within this time-frame, then we regret that we will have to give them away to our local community, as we are limited on shelf space.