A calm, creative space to learn, experiment, and make with clay.
Tucked away in Marlow, our studio is a place to slow down and make something with your hands.
Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time or returning to it after years away, Marlow Studio Pottery offers a welcoming space to learn, explore and create at your own pace.
From relaxed taster sessions to more in-depth courses and ongoing studio membership, everything we offer is designed to help you build confidence, develop your skills and enjoy the process.
How you can get involved
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Learn New Skills
Join a course and develop your techniques over time, whether hand-building or working on the wheel.
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Try a Class
A relaxed introduction to clay. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to do something creative for a few hours.
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Join the Studio
Become part of our growing pottery community with studio membership and more independent making time.
ALL LEVELS
Our Classes
From one-off sessions to six-week courses, our classes are designed to be small, supportive and hands-on. You’ll learn a range of techniques including hand-building and wheel-throwing, with plenty of guidance along the way.
All materials and firing are included — just bring yourself (and clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy).
Private Bookings
Our private pottery parties are relaxed, messy, fun, and perfect for celebrating with friends, family, or colleagues. No experience needed — we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Perfect for:
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Birthdays
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Hen parties
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Team socials
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Creative date nights
Choose from wheel throwing classes, hand-building workshops, pottery painting or bespoke pottery experiences tailored to your group.
We also offer add ons of a glass of fizz and nibbles
Membership
For those wanting to make pottery part of their regular routine, our studio membership offers a space to work more independently, develop your practice and connect with others.
Members have access to studio facilities and the freedom to explore their own ideas, supported by a creative and welcoming environment.
About Sonali
Marlow Studio Pottery was founded by Sonali Bolar, a potter with over 25 years of experience.
Her journey began as a production potter and has evolved into creating larger ceramic works for galleries and public spaces. Her practice combines wheel-throwing and hand-building, often exploring functional forms layered with texture and subtle colour.
Alongside her own work, Sonali has a deep interest in the materials and processes behind ceramics — from developing glazes and clay bodies to experimenting with different firing techniques. At the heart of it all is a fascination with clay itself, and the transformation that happens when earth, fire and water come together.
Teaching has always been a natural extension of her practice. Through Marlow Studio Pottery, she has created a space where people can learn, experiment and enjoy working with clay, supported by years of experience and a genuine love of sharing the craft.
Sonali at Marlow Studio Pottery is a truly wonderful teacher and talented artist. Whatever your level, talents or experience she patiently shows you techniques, suggests, and enthuses you to explore your own creativity.
Hyley Fowler
Gorgeous little community studio run by local resident, Sonali. It is such a friendly and welcoming environment. It is well equipped for throwing and hand building projects.
Janice Dingley
A fantastic studio. Sonali is a skilled and patient tutor with a wealth of knowledge. A friendly environment. I’ve really enjoyed my first year of classes.
Julia Barry
