Setting up a ceramics corner in a small flat

My first studio was a corner of a rented flat, about two metres square. It was enough for a tabletop wheel, a shelf and a bucket of water.

What you actually need

A compact wheel, a few basic tools, plastic sheeting for the floor and a shelf with airflow for drying. Everything else can wait.

Firing without a kiln

Most cities have community studios that fire work for a small fee. Call a few before you buy clay so you know which types they accept.