Pottery and decorating day for two

Chantal Staplehurst reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"Spent a lovey day learning to throw bowls. Marina was incredibly patient and explained everything in great detail. Would thoroughly recommend this course."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Chantal for your lovely review. Was really great and a lot of fun with you both too 😊 Marina x"

Michelle and Paul reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We had a fantastic day learning the basics of pottery. Marina was very patient and helpful, especially when things went a bit wonky! Would thoroughly recommend the full day course, it has inspired us and we will hopefully do another course in the future. We look forward to seeing our finished bowls in a few weeks time. Thank you Marina."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Michelle and Paul. You both did so well. The wonki one is unique 😉! All the best Marina x"

Paul Gilham reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We both really enjoyed our day with Marina. I bought this for my wife as she is the crafter in the household but surprised myself by how much I enjoyed this too. Marina is a great teacher - very patient and personable. She takes you through every stage - first as a demo and then you get to have a go yourself. We can’t wait to return and pick up our decorated bowls. Cannot recommend highly enough."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thank you Paul for your lovely review! It was lovely meeting you both too and look forward to seeing your pots finished. Kind regards Marina "

D west reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"Myself and a friend did the full day course and had a great time on the potters wheel . We made three pots and then in the afternoon you pick your best two, to shape the outside and then decorate. Marina was very patient and explained each step and we both learnt a lot . "

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thank you for your review Dawn and Shaem I also look forward to seeing your pots when they’re finished 😊 Marina x"

Carina T reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We had a wonderful time learning from Marina. She’s a patient teacher who throughly explains each step of the process. She is a very warm and kind person who made us feel welcome and relaxed. We would recommend this course to anyone and we want to go back soon to learn more. "

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Carina and Alex for your lovely review. I look forward to seeing your pots too! Kind regards Marina "

Melanie Coates reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"I did the full day Pottery course with Marina with my sister at the weekend. We learned how to throw a couple of bowls on the wheel, to then trim them and finally to decorate - we are very excited to see finished articles which we will collect in about 4 weeks. Marina was very welcoming and patient. She showed us what to do but made sure we had a go at every stage but also that we had finished product to decorate. If you are looking for a fun day to see if this is for you I would highly recommend this course."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks so much Melanie for the lovely review? it was lovely having you both too. Will keep you posted when pots are fired Best wishes Marina "

Magda & Paola reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"It was a lovely full-day course on a very hot day, and my girlfriend and I were pleased to notice the temperature in the pottery workspace was nice and chilled ;) Marina was very warm and welcoming and lead us through the whole process with clear instructions and help when needed in a chilled atmosphere. Hours passed very quickly and that's always a good indication of having a great time. We can't wait to see how our work will turn out! Thank you, Marina!"

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Magda for your kind words. It was a lovely hot day and yes - I am particularly grateful for the cool studio at this time. Winter is another story ( but the kiln keeps it warm) You were both brilliant students and fun to teach!? will keep you posted when your pots are ready "

Helen and Ellie reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We really enjoyed our day learning how to throw pots with Marina. She is an excellent teacher, kind and patient when things go a bit wonky and full of praise for our efforts. Looking foward to seeing how our pots turn out."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Helen and Ellie for your kind review. :-) I shall keep you posted and keep our fingers crossed ? Maybe see you at open studios in the next few weeks! Kind regards Marina"

Laura B reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"I had booked this day as a birthday treat for my 11 year old daughter (and a treat for me!) We had covered some pottery basics previously but we were both very keen to have a go at throwing pots on the wheel and felt some 1:1 guidance and support with this would be a good plan. We had a wonderful day with Marina (and Poppy the dog!) Marina is an excellent teacher - with endless patience and so much knowledge and experience. She was always there to help (and rescue any disasters) and this ensured we managed to each produce 3 reasonable looking bowls by the end of the morning. After a picnic in the nearby bluebell woods we returned to trim and decorate our bowls which was great fun. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the day, as did I and I can't wait to see the finished results in a few weeks. Thank you so much Marina."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Laura thanks so much for your wonderful review! It was lovely having you and Holly too and now your results are up to the kiln gods, but I’m sure they’ll do a splendid job. I will keep you posted! Best wishes Marina"

Clare & Nick reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"What a great way to spend a day!! Lots to remember but Marina was very patient with us both. Looking forward to seeing our bowls when they come out of the kiln."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks for your lovely review. Much appreciated! Pots going into bisque kiln today! Will keep you posted ? Marina "

Tom Donnelly reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"Great course, great teaching, a lovely day! Would highly recommend for anyone interested in pottery."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Tom for your positive response..I'm so glad you enjoyed the day! Marina"

Helen Chew reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"My daughter and I spent a fantastic, fun filled day with Marina in her studio at Dorking. I had purchased the pottery day as a treat for my daughter and myself. We had no idea what to expect as neither of us had ever done pottery before, but we did not need to worry as Marina was delightful and so helpful with our pot making. We managed (after much help and encouragement from Marina) to make 3 pots each and can't wait to collect them in a few weeks time. I think our favourite part was decorating each pot. I would thoroughly recommend Marina and her courses and if we did not live quite so far away, we would certainly attend more courses."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Helen for your positive comments ! I'm pleased to say your pots have all been fired and look rather lovely! See you soon at collection Kind regards Marina"

Carmela reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"My partner and I did the Pottery day for Two with Marina and had a fantastic time. My partner had never done anything like it before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Marina is a great teacher and just generally a real pleasure to spend time with. I thought it might feel a little awkward with just the 3 of us but Marina has a lovely way of making one feel relaxed. With Marina's help we managed to make and paint a couple of bowls each (on the wheel) and are really looking forward to seeing the end results. It was a really fun day and would highly recommend it. We had a lovely lunch in The Watermill which is just 5 mins walk up the road."

Claire Bouwer reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"This pottery day course was a birthday gift for my Mum and the two of us had a fantastic day together with Marina in her garden studio. We arrived and were walmly welcomed by Marina and given an intro to the day. Marina was an excellent teacher and we were amazed in one day that we were able to produce three lovely pieces each and decorate them too. It rained for most of the day so we helped dry the pots over lunch and chatted with Marina. I highly recommend this day course with Marina. Looking forward to collecting our pieces in a couple of weeks. Thank you to Marina for a memorable day!"

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Claire for your lovely review. I'm so pleased you both enjoyed the day so much, and look forward to the moment I open the kiln to see those colourful slip swirls on you pieces. They are nearly dry and ready for the first firing this coming week. Have a lovely weekend, Marina"

Steve Bass reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"My wife and I attended the pottery and decorating for two day with Marina for our 9th wedding anniversary (pottery). We had an excellent day and made and decorated 3 bowls each. Getting your hands all mucky and feeling the clay was great fun and Marina was on hand if they all went a bit wibbly/wobbly. Marina was a very enthusiastic teacher and was able to give us the basics to use the two different wheels. We made the 3 bowls in the morning and went for lunch, so that the bowls could dry. There's a lovely local pub but we didn't book so had a sandwich from tescos and went and sat by the river in the sunshine. When we returned we trimmed and decorated the bowls and got to get a bit artistic. Marina then glazes them and you pick them up in 2-3 weeks - the finished bowls were surprisingly good!! We would highly recommend this course, it was great to get it all done in a day - we were lucky with the weather - as it was hot the bowls dried quickly and we got to have a picnic by the river. Marina was a great teacher - neither of us had ever used a wheel before and we have some great bowls to use and have as our wedding anniversary reminder."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Hi Steve Thanks for the super review! It was great having you both too and hope that you enjoy your colourful swirly bowls for a long time! See you soon Warm regards Marina"