The Pottery People

The Pottery People: pottery kilns, wheels and studio supplies in the UK

The Pottery People is a United Kingdom-based retailer specialising in equipment for pottery studios. Its catalogue covers ceramic kilns, pottery wheels, accessories, clays and glazes, and the company presents itself as an expert source for setting up or equipping a studio. The site states that it offers free delivery, a full warranty and expert customer service.

Kilns for different studio sizes

The kiln range is organised by type and scale. It includes home kilns, plug-in kilns, medium kilns, front-loading kilns and large kilns. Front-loading models are described as making work easier with larger or heavier pieces, while large-capacity electric kilns are aimed at studios, schools and community workshops. The site also lists the IKON range, presented as its most popular family of kilns, and a Kilncare line of kilns and furnaces. To help with selection, the company provides a Kiln Selector Tool and a Kiln Room Suitability Review.

Pottery wheels and the home studio

The wheel selection includes the Home Studio Wheel, home pottery wheels, Shimpo wheels and tabletop wheel bundles. The company states that it is an authorised reseller of Shimpo pottery wheels. A Pottery Wheel Quiz is available to help narrow down options, and the site highlights a curated range of wheels suitable for home studios.

Clays, glazes and accessories

Beyond the main equipment, the shop stocks clays and glazes, including AMACO Velvet Brush-On Underglazes, which are described as ready-mixed underglazes. It also sells kiln furniture and curated bundles of popular products. Some products are marked as eligible for a buy now, pay later service.

Guidance and post-purchase support

The Pottery People publishes guides and articles on topics such as glaze firing, choosing between the Shimpo RK-55 and the Home Studio Wheel, small pottery wheels in the UK and the cost of pottery wheels. It also offers a Custom Garden Studio Service and post-purchase support. The site states that customers rate the company 4.8/5 based on 179 reviews.

Contact and service notes

The company handles product information and business enquiries through info@thepotterypeople.co.uk and order-related questions through orders@thepotterypeople.co.uk. Its phone line operates on weekdays from 10am to 5pm, and the site notes that emails are usually answered within those hours, with some responses also occurring at weekends. The site aims to reply to emails within the hour.