Chris Greening Pottery reviews

Sandra Carter reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Thoroughly recommend a pottery class with Chris. His calm, patient and clear instructions meant that even I , as an absolute beginner, was able to produce some beautiful pieces that I am very proud of."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review Sandra. It was a great session and you did make some lovely pots! Best wishes, Chris"

David Viner reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Being a novice, I was not sure what I would achieve in 1 1/2 hrs, but with encouragement and guidance from Chris I made 4 different pots of varying sizes, and they didn't fall over!! Excellent tuition throughout. Can't wait to see the final results. Many thanks Chris"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the kind comments David. lovely pots - particularly the wide dish which definitely pushed the boundaries of clay v gravity! - great design to complement the form. They're now drying nicely and should be ready in about 2.5 weeks. Many thanks, Chris."

Eileen Salt reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"What an amazing teacher and wonderful course. Chris is just brilliant, he made the course so enjoyable and his teaching technique was easy follow and made you feel empowered. For someone with no previous experience I came away on a high and something I and my friend want pursue. The surroundings are so professional and everything to accommodate COVID was in place and explained, the set up made easy and safe at all times. Chris and his course are amazing. Loved it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Eileen for such a positive review, it is greatly appreciated. It was a really fun session, lots of chat and jokes but also some great pots made; which are also the precursor to more grand things by yourself and Jen in your studio - I look forward to seeing future results! Best wishes, Chris."

Rebecca Morris reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We had an excellent one-day course with Chris last month. He was a brilliant teacher, encouraging us to develop and improve our pottery skills, and to try out new approaches too. Chris explained things really clearly and carefully and also gave demonstrations of various throwing and decorating techniques. After the morning session we had a delicious lunch in the garden and then spent the afternoon working on creating more pots and using slip to decorate them. The whole day was thoroughly enjoyable and we hope to return again soon. Many thanks!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Becky for the positive review - it was a great day. Always nice to run a full day allowing those with existing pottery skills to have some dedicated time on a wheel and developing those skills further. Even better when it's possible to introduce some new techniques such as slip decorating. Great fun. Best wishes, Chris."

Natalia Davies reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Booked this for me and my mum for her birthday. Neither of us really knew what to expect but Chris was so welcoming and friendly, and above all patient while teaching us how to use the pottery wheel. Communication was excellent throughout the booking process, and it all felt incredibly safe and mindful of COVID guidelines during the lesson. Really enjoyed the experience - actually coming home with several lovely, useable pots was a bonus! Would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a bit of an unusual afternoon treat."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Natalia, Many thanks for such a lovely review - I thought the pots your and Della made were great - particularly as you were both so unsure that you'd actually make anything! They were great! I'm particularly pleased and grateful that you also felt safe in these strange times. It's nice to know that the additional efforts on both my and those attending are working. Best wishes, Chris."

J Reynolds reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"The course was fantastic. Everything very well set up and prepared, excellent clear and patient instruction with lots of encouragement and great facilities. We were a family of three and everyone loved the experience and we were all really pleased with our pots! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review Jackie - it's lovely to know you all enjoyed the course so much - and you've still got the excitement to come of seeing your fantastic pots! Best wishes, Chris."

Daniel Cox reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"I bought this course as a present for my girlfriend's birthday - safe to say, we both loved it! As true beginners, this course was perfect. Chris is clearly extremely knowledgeable and a very good tutor. Chris gave fab hints and tips throughout the pot-making process, while still allowing us to keep the pots looking like our own - a tad wonky :P With Chris' help we were able to pick it up very quickly and come away having made and decorated a succession of fantastic looking bowls, which we can't wait to pick up and display with pride in the coming weeks! The social distancing/PPE guidance and measures put in place by Chris were more than adequate and allowed us both to enjoy the evening without concern. Bonus points, we stumbled across a fellow geologist!!! Thanks again, Chris, for a fabulous evening - we will certainly be returning! Cheers, Dan & Charlotte :)"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Dan & Charlotte. What a wonderful review - I'm blushing (an Orthoclase feldspar pink of course...)! It was a great session and it is always lovely when people thrown themselves into the session. I'm also always impressed when people start off (quite rightly) trying to work out where the hands and fingers go but very quickly get to grips with the processes. Really well done - the pots are now drying nicely and will be in the kiln in a week or so for the first of the two firings and glazing. Best wishes, Chris."

Miles Leach reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Chris makes the course relaxing and enjoyable giving clear instructions and help and advice in a friendly and positive way. You get to make a number of things and decorate them. Great fun and a feeling that you have achieved something."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Miles. Lovely few hours exploring clay and what it has to offer. One or two of them may offer themselves up for eating your honey out of! Best wishes, Chris."

Gabriel Glynn reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Bought as a present for my mum, we both loved it and were able to learn some of the basics while creating and decorating some pretty pots, lovely workshop, friendly and attentive guy, would recommend to anyone. Thanks again Chris"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Gabriel - really good, fun session. The espresso mugs and tapas bowls are making their way through the two firings and will be ready to enjoy soon. Best wishes, Chris."

John reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"As first time potters we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Chris and what a great teacher he is! We managed to produce 6 pots between us that we shall display with pride. Many thanks Chris."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Some great work made - always lovely to see people enjoying their first experience of pottery. Many thanks for the kind words. Best wishes, Chris."

Megan Morgan reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"What a lovely day making pottery for the first time! Chris was a great teacher and we could all add our own creative touch to each pot. The steps involved are so interesting and it was so much fun using the wheel and decorating our pots! I will definitely be returning and I’ll be bringing friends too. Thanks so much Chris!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Megan - many thanks for the kind comments. Some great pots made and decorated and will be out of the kiln in about 3 weeks. Best wishes, Chris"

Bethan reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Had a brilliant time with Chris, learning the basics of pottery. The explanations were very clear and Chris was very patient! We also learnt how to decorate what we had made which was a lot of fun. It was really interesting finding out about the different techniques and I would definitely recommend this to anyone."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Bethan. The tapas dishes were fantastic and drying nicely on the shelf. They'll be ready for that tapas party in 3 weeks! best wishes, Chris."

Lesley-Anne Moore reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Went for a birthday surprise and it did not disappoint. It was a really wonderful and honest experience. Chris was incredibly patient and kind and we will both treasure our pots that we made forever. Would highly recommend this gorgeous adventure."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Lesley-Anne for the lovely review. It was a really great session - you both immersed yourselves in the throwing and decorating process, which is always nice and some great pots came out of the kiln. Best wishes, Chris."

W O'Dell reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Had a great afternoon with Chris, potting again after a 30 Yr gap! Surprised that I still had a feel for the clay, but needed Chris' expert guidance to get the best from it. Collecting pots soon, so looking forward to seeing the results. Good value, and a fun afternoon!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Bill. It goes to show that muscle memory is a fabulous thing and you certainly got back into the swing of throwing some very nice pots very quickly! Best wishes, Chris."

Claire Booth reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Chris was really knowledgable and very friendly. It was great to see from a lump of clay how easy it is to form into something handmade! It would have been great to have had a little longer as the decorating felt a bit rushed."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the review Claire. The pots were lovely and just right for that tapas and nibbles evening! Best wishes, Chris."

Karen McKenzie Budd reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We had a day with Chris and Sarah; pottery in the morning and glass fusion in the afternoon with a lovely lunch in the middle. Really great day and very highly recommended. Thanks both... We had such a great time. Looking forward to picking up all of our "stuff" in a few weeks ??"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Karen - I was very impressed how you and Stuart grasped the fundamentals and produced both technically and decoratively really nice pieces - I suspect there will be a very colourful tapas evening soon?! Best wishes, Chris."

Chris lilwall reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Had a fantastic pottery session with Chris ...learning how to throw some pots with my daughter and niece. We had great fun and felt the joys of being creative. Thanks so much"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Chris - it was a great session - and some very nice pots made and all ready for you to collect. There was certainly a creative atmosphere evident!"

Paul Munslow reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Really fun introduction into pottery. Chris was incredibly helpful in showing us how to get started and guiding us throughout the day. Will be going back again. 10/10 from all of us on the day."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Paul - it was a really good session. Your artistic flair definitely shone through! Cheers, Chris."

Scot davis reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"I bought this as a Xmas present for my wife and two dear friends (these days more elk like) and we had a blast. Chris and Sarah are very welcoming and very informative with calming guidance when things literally spin out of control. The time we had was nicely structured and relaxed and the items we produced looked good (Paul you still win ) for mere amateurs. General consensus is we will be coming back for more ........ cheers Chris & Sarah"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Scot for the lovely review - and to Paul, Kate & Ruth for your enthusiasm in the session; it was great fun. The pots are drying nicely and will be going into the kiln for the first of two firings very soon. Best wishes, Chris"

Colin Nash reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My lovely daughters, Fiona and Sally, bought me a pottery taster session with Chris Greening Pottery. Chris was a wonderful teacher and we had a fantastic time. We even managed to make some bowl shaped objects which was due to his patience and expertise. They arrived today and following the firing look amazing! Thanks to Chris for a highly entertaining and instructive evening. Highly recommended"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Colin. It was a great session; some lovely pots made and great fun. Best wishes, Chris."

M Lowe reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"I was given a craft course voucher and so pleased that I found Chris. It had been a bucket list thing for me to use a potters wheel to make a pot and absolutely loved the day I spent at his studio. Chris is so knowledgeable and patient by the end of the day I had created a whole tapas bowl set! I can highly recommend him and cant wait to book again to develop my skills further."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Maggie. Some great pots created which are drying nicely to go into the kiln soon! Best wishes, Chris."

C P reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"A fantastic few hours with my family celebrating my birthday. Chris is a patient teacher......he needed to be, we were rubbish but we had such fun. ? I've collected our fired pots today and I'm so pleased with the results, they look beautiful."

Julie reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Chris is very patient and a good teacher. He makes sure you leave with a sense of achievement and a couple or more pots, ready for firing. It was good fun and great to have one teacher to just two of us, so we both really learned something and improved, even in our one and a half hour slot. I'll definitely be booking more sessions."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Julie. I'm pleased to read you both enjoyed the lesson and are considering developing the skills you gained in the 1.5 hour slot."

Alex reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My girlfriend and I booked a 1.5 hour pottery lesson with Chris, and it was brilliant! 10 minutes of guiding us through the process and we were straight on to the wheel, with Chris guiding us every step of the way. At the end we had a few pots ready for us to decorate, which will be sent to us when ready. A great experience for anyone wanting a practical introduction to pottery - great fun."

Sarah Newth reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We had a brilliant day with Chris for my daughter's birthday. He very kindly made us a tailor made course and managed to squeeze five people into his workshop and garden! We were there from 11-4 and took it in turns to use the wheels and a little hand building. What stood out to me was the incredibly thoughtful organisation. Every detail - down to a lovely lunch was planned out. Chris started out by demonstrating basic throwing and then patiently guided each of us through making our first pot - or saucer in my case!! By pot 3, nice little bowls were being produced despite us all being beginners. After lunch we went out in the garden and enjoyed some messy play with slip to decorate our pots. I would highly recommend Chris as a teacher - he is patient and very encouraging. He even made each of us a bowl to decorate in case ours didn't turn out."