There is no end to the types of meets and greets that you can get to trying in London. For instance, take the Hackney City Farm Pottery Club. Run on a drop-in basis, just turn up and get on the wheel. Run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7-9pm, classes cost £15 per person, which includes materials, pottery coaching from resident experts and the final firing of your piece in the kiln. There’s nothing better than making something with your own hands.