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Claytime Pottery Place
Canopy Market
Flow Gallery
Social Pottery Making
Highgate Art School
Netil Market
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Excellent little market. Food options are fab- bagels, Thai, pizza, burgers, hot dogs. There’s also a little natural wine bar and a few cute shops, highly recommend. Good joint for coffee too
Walking around I encountered myself with this small, cozy but with charm street food market. Mini stalls with a variety selection of food: pizza slices, bagels, coffee, noodles, pasta, rice bowls, wine and even art crafts.
I went for a bagels and a lemonade from the Bagel Guys by Paulie but have a pint of LowRise lager first on Sen Noodles so in all it was a success.
Definitely will try the beer road by it in my next visit.
I went for a bagels and a lemonade from the Bagel Guys by Paulie but have a pint of LowRise lager first on Sen Noodles so in all it was a success.
Definitely will try the beer road by it in my next visit.
Pizza by the slice. Amazing taste by
Frank pizza master. Very friendly as well. Highly recommend.
Frank pizza master. Very friendly as well. Highly recommend.
The instructor was very friendly and helpful, as she explained the process multiple times when someone in the group was struggling.
Overall it was a fun experience and you get at least one successful pot in the end.
Overall it was a fun experience and you get at least one successful pot in the end.
A memory that will last a lifetime! Veronika is such a lovely and dedicated person. She made our experience of stamping perhaps our most precious moment unforgettable. We booked a private session as a couple for our first pregnancy. We both had 2 different paintings to do and her support and guide was above and beyond. Truly grateful for such an amazing experience including the music in the background and the sweet cup of tea. Can't recommend enough!
Absolutely brilliant, I’m sorry I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the lovely lady who taught three of us, she is an excellent teacher, quick witted and funny, I was so impressed with her. Wanted to try wheel throwing for a very long time, it was so good to be able to pop in and have a go. I made the first pot with a lot of help, the second one with less help, and I played making a third one which failed but was so fun to get the feel of hands in clay. I had no issue with the cost, £45 for 90minutes of entertaining tuition, £5 to fire the pots. Next time I’m in London I’ll paint the pots, I look forward to that, thank you so much for a nice evening in a great environment
I had a wonderful time at Wheel Taster Class! Celeste, our teacher, was exceptionally friendly, kind and extremely patient. She explained everything clearly, paid attention to small details, so everybody could follow her instructions and later do some pieces on their own. It was pure joy to see how shapeless clay turned into some pieces of pottery. Great experience! Highly recommended. Thanks a lot!
Had the best time today for my mums birthday. The staff were all lovely and helpful. With brief instruction we were allowed to get as creative as we wished can’t wait to pick our masterpieces up.
On leaving Mare Street Market, I was directed to Netil Market around the corner. A street food market.
A collection of semi-permament food stalls, including one serving specialty coffee.
Hidden, off the beaten track.
I did not eat, as I had already eaten.
A collection of semi-permament food stalls, including one serving specialty coffee.
Hidden, off the beaten track.
I did not eat, as I had already eaten.
To be frank, it's pricey 🫠, let's just be honest. Despite the steep prices, I had a blast painting there, and the staff were top-notch.
The environment gets a solid 10/10!
However, the prices for the pots and other clay crafts...phew, what's up with that? 😭
I understand they have to fire the paintings to make them beautiful, but not everyone will return for their artwork—some of us are just there for the experience. It would be great if they offered more affordable options for those who won't be coming back for their creations.
With a nearly £6 booking fee and pots ranging from £20 to over £100, it can add up quickly.
Nevertheless, I'd still recommend it; it was a lot of fun!"
The environment gets a solid 10/10!
However, the prices for the pots and other clay crafts...phew, what's up with that? 😭
I understand they have to fire the paintings to make them beautiful, but not everyone will return for their artwork—some of us are just there for the experience. It would be great if they offered more affordable options for those who won't be coming back for their creations.
With a nearly £6 booking fee and pots ranging from £20 to over £100, it can add up quickly.
Nevertheless, I'd still recommend it; it was a lot of fun!"
Very nice atmospheric place to shop local stuff. There’s more tourists around then local people. Many food stalls, local business and a tiny brewery stall. They are giving you great service with smile.
Me and my kids, we enjoyed so much! Definitely we will come back again. Thank you so much for all the attention you gave us and for being so helpful. Such an amazing team❤️🙏🏼
Lovely market worth stoping by especially for street food. Very good Pad Thai near the entrance and Fish Tacos!
The Canopy Market is one of the hidden gem of King Cross,i think its a great choice of food place and hand craft items,must cisit place.
Pottery lovers ....here is your den. Please do visit once and tell me how it was. I bet you won't regret it.
Social pottery has a very warm and fun atmosphere and we were greeted kindly. There was a range of pottery to choose from animals to plates. Me and my girlfriend had so much fun bringing my family along. We were given enough time to paint our own pieces. I do recommend planning what you want to paint as I had to spend a bit of time doing so.
The staff were helpful and friendly as they told us how to use the paints. Overall I would recommend this to any for a family day out.
The staff were helpful and friendly as they told us how to use the paints. Overall I would recommend this to any for a family day out.
If visiting Coal Drops Yard over the weekend calling into the Canopy Market is well worth it. A delightful selection of international food stalls, cake stands, coffee stalls and cocktail sellers ensures there is something for everyone.
I visited the Carne taco stand and tried some wonderful sweet potato and chicken tacos.
I visited the Carne taco stand and tried some wonderful sweet potato and chicken tacos.
Very friendly staff
Very unique art for modern houses
Ill be sure to buy some art the next time I’m there
Very unique art for modern houses
Ill be sure to buy some art the next time I’m there
Cool little market with some excellent food options. Great New York style pizza slices (£3.50). Also had a bagel (£3.50) and a soft serve ice cream. All of it was delicious. Plenty of the stalls do drinks - we got lager and good Bloody Marys from the fish one.
Broadway Market is just round the corner if you're still hungry!
Broadway Market is just round the corner if you're still hungry!
Nice place to go and relax! The Staff is really helpful and always ready to share tricks. They work very hard to keep the studio clean and well organised. RECOMMENDED!!
Lovely vibe quaint and authentic little market - loved the live band too - food was awesome - I ate Gosleme, so much to choose from. The river boats are close by too. Worth the visit.
Fun experience painting the pottery but HORRIBLE customer service!!! Waited 3 weeks then called multiple times about collecting pottery. They took my number and claimed they would call me when ready. another week goes by! so i go in their myself to collect it and nobody in the shop to speak to. Abysmal customer service don’t recommend
Very average. I booked an intro to wheel throwing for myself and a friend and found the tutor generally pretty unfriendly and abrupt. The class opened with an explanation that we basically wouldn’t be able to get anything out of just one session because it’s so complicated (why offer a single class intro) and then feeling throughout like I was in detention rather than a paying customer (actually using the phrase ‘I won’t explain it again’). Also felt like it wasn’t ok to fail. Basically paid for some fun of a Monday evening and to learn a little of something new and missed the mark on both counts - a missed opportunity to have signed me up to the full course if that was a taster of the treatment to come. Definitely not good value for the more than £100 I spent.
Another wonderful find in King’s Cross area, street foods and other artisan wares, oysters, churros, jams, pickles, cheese, gins, vodka, cider and so much more. Could have spent a fortune, mushroom bhajis were delicious with some heat in after kick.
Well worth a visit even if only browsing
Well worth a visit even if only browsing
It's a small market but interesting. Beside a big Waitrose. Mulled Gin is nice and some of the niche sales funny goods. You could buy foods like bread, hamburger, Tart etc. It services some places you can sit and have a rest.
Super cool, hip, outdoor street food market in Hackney with multiple food options such as falafel bap (huge queue!!!), fresh pasta, burgers & fries, pies, etc. There is ample seating available and it's free to visit. There is great alternative music played in the background for a great atmosphere.
I love this place. It really felt Xmasy. The decorations were simple but effective. The food was interesting, and so were the may handcrafted items sold. A bit on the expensive side, mind you. The toilets were reasonable clean. I only wish the market was bigger cause it's fairly small.
I have been to the 5 week course for absolute beginners where I learned to make things using several methods; pinch pots, coiling, slab building and using the wheel.
I have attended a few times for “private practice sessions” where I had no teaching and could do whatever I wanted (except for using the wheel as I hadn’t done a throwing course.
I loved it all so much I did an intermediate wheel throwing course and I know that won’t be the end of my journey here or with clay.
The teachers are really skilled and very patient! The selection of glazes is fun and all of the equipment is well made and maintained.
I am so glad I took the plunge!
I have attended a few times for “private practice sessions” where I had no teaching and could do whatever I wanted (except for using the wheel as I hadn’t done a throwing course.
I loved it all so much I did an intermediate wheel throwing course and I know that won’t be the end of my journey here or with clay.
The teachers are really skilled and very patient! The selection of glazes is fun and all of the equipment is well made and maintained.
I am so glad I took the plunge!
Booked a work team outing here, and honestly had the best time. The session was great fun, and we all finished the workshop with completely different pots. Would really recommend to anyone. Thank you!
So much fun! The staff are so helpful and friendly - there was a point where one member of staff offered to take pictures of everyone with their work, and gave us some lollipops too!!!
It is also so spacious, 3 floors that have tables spaces for different groups!
It’s the best pottery cafe i’ve been to so will definitely be back once I find more people to go with !
It is also so spacious, 3 floors that have tables spaces for different groups!
It’s the best pottery cafe i’ve been to so will definitely be back once I find more people to go with !
The two-hour pottery class with Basil is the highlight of my week. Learned so much in a short space of time, from different clay building techniques to decoration and glazing – and making progress on the wheel. Really lovely camaraderie among the students. And everyone is making such impressive work, it really spurs you on. Highly recommended.
Very classy ceramics and glass gallery. Some really beautiful stuff here. I wish I had the money to buy things like the containers made of horse hair. Such delicate things !
Really enjoyed our time here!
My boys did a two hour sessions, the first hour was clay modelling and then they had a go at turning on a potters wheel. We all thoroughly enjoyed it, the ladies that worked there were super helpful and friendly. I even had a go on the potters wheel. Still loving the creations we made.
My boys did a two hour sessions, the first hour was clay modelling and then they had a go at turning on a potters wheel. We all thoroughly enjoyed it, the ladies that worked there were super helpful and friendly. I even had a go on the potters wheel. Still loving the creations we made.
Cute little market with a few food stalls and craft stores by local artists. I think it’s worth to check it out if you’re heading to broadway market, otherwise it’s not exactly worth the trip down just for it because it’s really small. There are nice things there but it’s not exactly the most unique, interesting, in my subjective experience, and it’s quite a (slightly ridiculous) premium price on these goods when compared to locally handmade goods and crafts in other markets.
Amazing both my daughters LOVE it there and want to go every day!
Bring my son to this school, both very happy, nice and friendly people, enjoying learning new techniques. Thank you Basel and Veronica:)
I absolutely love the life class Veronika runs, her teaching is always amazing. Although it’s great for beginners, as a professional artist I still learn so much from her. The fact that you can experiment with so many different drawing and painting materials (all included in the price) in such a friendly space makes it really like no other life class in London. I’ve also brought friends who have never drawn before, who have all massively enjoyed it. Highly recommended!!
Great offering providing classes for the local community by practising Artists.
Did an amazing one day wheel throwing course here today, very friendly and helpful staff. Really accommodating and patient with teaching the techniques and a lovely homely vibe to learn in. Only slight downside is the giant window means passersby are understandably intrigued and tend to stare in! I'd really recommend the course to anyone from a total beginner (like me) to anyone wanting to spend some time out improving the basics.
Superb! Shopping here is a spiritual experience. Expect to find lovely earrings, cups, vases... every piece is magic!
I would have bought but the shop assistant was so cold and unfriendly I couldn’t bring myself to spend my money there. Too bad because there were some interesting things to see. Very much a disservice to the craftspeople they represent.
Very classy gallery showing a wide range of beautiful things. Not cheap but worth every penny to get unique gifts.
flow gallery is wonderful craft and ceramics gallery hidden just off of Westbourne Grove. The quality and diversity of the products are excellent, I especially love the jewellery and glassware. Definitely worth a visit!
A visit to the Flow Gallery is always a wonderful experience. I often go to the private views as they are very beautifully curated. The owner is knowledgeable and passionate and I often tell my clients to go to find special presents there.
They have beautiful collection, however, the lady told us not to touch them. How can I purchase expensive ceramics without feeling the texture? That was very disappointing experience.
Lovely little market with a good selection of traders. Iced Latte from Paradox was very good, looking forward to trying Willy's Pies and the cookie stalls