23-27 Arcola Street · Dalston
The Studio
A shared space built around clay, water and the wheel — where a growing team of makers works, teaches, and fires.
Studio Rhei · Dalston
Studio Rhei is a pottery studio based in Dalston, East London, and the home of Dimitris Papailias, founder of Sway Ceramics. We opened our doors in August 2024, starting with small, intimate group courses designed to create a welcoming space where everyone could explore and unfold their creativity.
Since then, Studio Rhei has grown — and so has our team. A year later, we moved into a larger ground-floor studio within the same beautiful historic building on Arcola Street, giving us more space to create, learn and bring people together. We offer pottery workshops and longer-term courses for all levels, as well as corporate events and team-bonding experiences.
The space
Nine wheels around one table
The studio is centred around nine pottery wheels arranged around a long communal table, creating an intimate and collaborative space where demonstrations and making happen side by side.
On the other side of the studio, a large square table gives a dedicated space for hand-building, attaching handles and decorating pots. The layout encourages everyone to work together, share ideas and learn from one another, while still having room to explore and create on their own.
What's here
Glazes, kiln & clean facilities
The studio is fully equipped with all the washing and cleaning facilities you need to work comfortably with clay. Once your pieces are ready, you can finish them using our selection of in-house mixed glazes.
- Nine individual wheels around a shared communal table
- A dedicated hand-building and decorating table
- 15 in-house mixed glazes to finish your work
- Fired to stoneware at 1240°C in a 300-litre Rohde kiln
- Full washing and cleaning facilities throughout
- Small, intimate groups for a personal experience
Around the studio
In the room
Find us
Visit the studio
We're on Arcola Street, a short walk from Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland Overground. Drop by for a class, to collect an order, or just to say hello.
Studio Rhei
23-27 Arcola Street
London E8 2DJ