Potterydayz reviews

Jeremy Wyman reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"We were were very impressed with this course. We do a lot of courses with Craft Courses.com and this came up trumps. I have to say that my wife was far better at throwing pots than I was. There is, of course, no competition between us. Richard is knowledgeable and patient. There is clearly a knack - that I didn't have. I got on better with the hand building in the afternoon. The vegetable soup at lunch was excellent. We have left Richard to fire our pots and he will glaze them as well as we can't return to complete the process - included in the price we will need to pay for shipping. We await a parcel of finished pots in due course. Do hesitate this is an excellent course and we highly recommend it."

Emily Kirton reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I booked this as something new to try as I had always wanted to do it. I was apprehensive at first about whether or not I’d be any good! But I turned out to thoroughly enjoy it and had a great time learning different ways of pottery."

Trish Gavins reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I booked this as a surprise day out for my partner Quentin and myself. We had a really lovely day. Richard the potter is an expert pottery teacher and we were really pleased with the pots we made. I'd definitely recommend if you fancy a fun, creative, relaxing day out. The home made soup was delicious too!"

Clare reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Just had the most enjoyable day at potterydayz. My friends and I were all complete beginners but by the end of the day we had proudly achieved thrown pots on the wheel as well as learning how to coil clay into hand built pots. Richard was welcoming and provided a relaxed teaching approach putting us at ease and guiding us through every step of the process. Would absolutely recommend this experience! Thank you Richard"

Andrew reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"The session was booked as a surprise for my wife's birthday, something we could both do together. The experience exceed my expectations.  Richard was very knowledgeable and a good teacher plus a nice chap into the bargain. All of which meant we really enjoyed the afternoon. "

Laura Martin reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Richard was very welcoming and made us feel at ease. We enjoyed the opportunity to hand build and also try throwing pots on the wheel. Richard was patient and took time to explain, demonstrate and encouraged our own creative talents. We're clearly not naturals but learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed our day. A fantastic opportunity not to be missed!"

Sam Read reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Such fun! Really enjoyed our day. My daughter and I were engrossed from beginning to end, and found the whole day so interesting and relaxing. And we devoured the delicious soup and bread too! Richard is very patient and a great teacher - he clearly loves what he does and it shows. Would highly recommend for couples, friends or parents with a creative child. Would love to return, to throw some more!"

Morgan Middleton reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"The experience with Richard was really really great! It was a calm and tranquil atmosphere, very informal and explorative. Richard gives clear and concise directions, yet still allows you to be creative. He’s very friendly and approachable. We learnt two pottery techniques and it just made us want to go back. Will definitely recommend to others, and go back to do it myself!! The experience would be a perfect gift for others!! The soup was also fabulous!"

Camilla reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Had a great day with six of us in Richard's studio. Lots of fun and we all came out enthused with some pretty decent attempts on the wheel - even if 5 /6 of us were left handed ( a bit of a challenge on a right handed wheel). Richard was very calm and patient with us all and has a great depth of knowledge. Highly recommended and can't wait to see the fired results."

Emily Briggs reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Richard learning how to throw and hand building. Richard was an excellent teacher. He was patient and catered the lesson to my personal needs and aims. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn a new skill, or build on their existing skills. Richard made the experience memorable and enjoyable, he has inspired me to create more pots and further my new skill. Thank you for a great day!"

Anne Wigglesworth reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Had a wonderful day potting, which sped by, building a coil pot along with the opportunity to throw some pots on the wheel. Richard was informative, patient, supportive and interesting to talk to. He provided lots of tea and a lovely lunch. Highly recommend as a gift for someone or to treat yourself to something different."

Stephanie Mee reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"This was a birthday present for my husband, Trevor, and it was a big hit! Richard's patience and excellent guidance has spurred Trevor on to sign up for a course. Although I was there mainly to accompany Trevor, I really enjoyed the experience. Richard is so knowledgeable and interesting and he is an expert teacher so we both managed to make some pots. We can't wait to come back and glaze them and we will want to sign up to the Raku day in May. In addition, there was plenty of tea and coffee on hand and the soup at lunchtime was delicious. All in all it was a great day and we shall definitely recommend the experience to our friends."

Lynne Smith reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Richard created a relaxed environment where we all felt comfortable to do our own thing and enjoy the day. It was great fun and I made a vase and 2 dishes. Definitely recommend giving it a try."

Preeti dahiya reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"I thoroughly enjoyed my throwing session with Richard. His instructions were very clear and as an expert thrower he could correct my technique on the spot. Highly recommended"

Christy Jones reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"We really enjoyed our day very informative and will definitely return for further tuition. The homemade soup for lunch was delicious."

Jodie Sullivan reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"Richard has a wealth of knowledge and passion for pottery and he is very welcoming of everyone! I had no idea what to expect from this course as I have never seen pots fired this way so it was very exciting to see how quickly after painting your pots they were out the kiln and cooling. To be able to take them home the same day was amazing! Can't wait for the opportunity to hone in on this technique again now that I have a better understanding of this type of firing. The lunch was equally as wonderful as the company... I'm vegan which I let Richard and his partner know beforehand and they were very understanding and accommodating. I will definitely be doing other courses with Richard and I highly recommend others do the same :)"

Peter O'Brien reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Excellent day for novice grandad and granddaughter. Richard showed such patience with a 6year old and enabled her to enjoy and learn over the whole day. She and I both felt successful and managed to create something by the end of the day. My granddaughter especially enjoyed the wheel."

kathie reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Just had a fantastic day, really enjoyed it. Richard is a very patient, skillful and knowledgable teacher. He was even able to get a left hander to throw a pot right handed, which was a challenge for me and probably him but he didnt show it. I cannot rate this course or the lovely lunch especially the beetroot highly enough. If your considering this course but not sure, go for it. Its relaxing, informative and fun. I highly recommend it."

Potterydayz responded:

"Hello Kathie Thank you very much for the wonderful review, it was a pleasure teaching you. So pleased you enjoyed the home grown beetroot as well as the course, see you again soon."

Alison Sealey reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I had a fantastic day learning to hand build and throw with Richard in his studio. I came to the workshop wanting to learn how to properly throw whilst also identifying and fixing some bad habits I had developed! Richard was fabulous, a knowledgeable and hands on teacher, he talked me through some hand building warm ups before moving on to throwing techniques and tips. Then whilst I was throwing he was super patient and helped me actually throw some ‘proper’ pots! The whole day was relaxing and I have learnt so much in such a short period. If you are unsure if this is the workshop for you – don’t be!"

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you for the generous review, I am delighted to have been able to help. I wish you the best of luck with your future pottery endeavors. Please feel free to get back in touch for any advice. Richard"

Denny reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I had a fantastic day's workshop with Richard in his studio. I've been learning pottery and wanted some more intensive tuition on throwing. Richard is a brilliant teacher, very patient and expressive, and the environment was really relaxing, so I felt like I was able to learn a great deal in a short period. It really helped me gain confidence. I really appreciated the tea and homemade soup for lunch, too. Oh and Richard also plays mean blues harmonica! Thanks so much."

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you Denny for those kind comments. It was a pleasure to help you along on the way to fulfill your pottery adventures. Keep up the throwing and keep in touch. You never know- the Potters Indie Blues Band may be yet be born. Richard"

Sue shields reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I loved this workshop and can say it’s the best tuition for throwing a pot I’ve had. Richard is very visual In his teaching, clearly demonstrating with his hands how to use them as effective pottery tools. This for me was so helpful and I left the class having learnt something’s very valuable about pottery and it’s potential. The chat and lunch was great too, thoroughly recommend this to everyone."

Potterydayz responded:

"Delighted you and your daughter enjoyed the day-was a pleasure to do some potting with you. See you again I hope"

Judith Powers reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Very enjoyable day learning how to throw pots with loads of time spent practising while Richard gives helpful advice. A great way to share a creative experience with friends or family. He’s a good teacher and also makes very tasty soup for lunch!"

Louise reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Myself and my partner attended this pot throwing course recently and really enjoyed our time here. Richard is a brilliant instructor and we gained much insight into this wonderful craft. We found it very interesting and relaxing and would highly recommend taking this course with Richard. Thank you for a fantastic day."

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you very much for the kind review- it was a pleasure to enjoy the day with you both- see you again soon."

Carrie & Mark reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Thank you Richard for a brilliant day. A really thorough course with plenty of excellent tuition and guidance. Learning about the two pottery methods (hand building and throwing) and getting the chance to get 'hands on' and creative finished the day off nicely. Even as beginners we even managed to sculpt a Mediterranean thingy and a salt pig! Thanks pal ;o) !"

Potterydayz responded:

"Lovely to meet you both and to spend time potting with you. Thank you for the review it is very much appreciated. Your work is due to be fired this week so I will be in contact very soon so that we can arrange a time for you to pop in to get creative with the glazing. Look forward to it. Richard"

Dan reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Fantastic day...relaxed and welcoming environment and expert tuition with knowledgeable and interesting conversation thrown in. I really felt immersed in the artisanal craft and hopefully have a few half decent pots to show for my efforts. Thanks Richard for a memorable experience...100% recommended!"