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Friend of Dorothy LGBTQ+ Pottery Workshop
- All materials, tools and firings
- Guided by ceramic artist Lucas Buttchewits
- Your finished piece ready to collect a few weeks later
About this Event
Make pots. Meet people. Make friends.
Make pots. Meet people. Make friends.
Our pottery workshop has a new home. Join ceramic artist Lucas Buttchewits at The Rosy Hue in Elephant & Castle for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to pottery. No experience needed.
You'll try traditional hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling and slab building) to make your own tableware or decorative pieces, then decorate them with leaf and flower imprints and painted slip. Lucas guides you through every stage.
Like all Friend of Dorothy events, it's about more than the activity. It's a small, relaxed group where gay, bi, trans, non-binary and queer people can meet and form real connections outside of apps.
All materials, tools and firings are included, and your favourite piece will be ready to collect a few weeks later.
Come get creative. Meet new people. Leave with something handmade and a few new connections. 🌈
What it looks like when it actually works
Reels from the last one. No models, no staging.
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It's the most common worry we hear. Here's how we make sure first-timers leave feeling like they belong.
You won't be the only solo guy
More than 60% of attendees come alone. The room is built for it.
We greet you at the door
Tell us it's your first time and we'll introduce you to people right away.
The activity does the work
You don't have to make small talk from cold.
Leave when you want
Stay for the social or head home early. Both are normal.
What people said after the last one
4.9 / 5 · based on 4,225+ verified reviews
Finally a gay event where I felt seen
I'm 47 and most gay events make me feel ancient. This one had every type of guy — single, coupled, all ages.
— Marcus · Comedy night, JuneMy first gay event ever
Was so nervous to come alone. Within 10 minutes someone introduced themselves at the bar.
— Theo · Comedy night, JuneWorth every penny (which is barely any)
£10 for a line-up that would cost £40 anywhere else, plus a drink and a gift bag.
— Carlos · Comedy night, JuneWhat's on next book before they go

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