Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses reviews

Suzanne Way reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I can't thank Mat enough for the most wonderful, professional, informative and fun day at the wheel! I absolutely loved it and will definitely be doing more courses with him. Once you find an instructor who is so good at teaching and passing on such a wealth of creative knowledge you don't need to look elsewhere for another pottery/ceramics course. I would love to have a go at creative sculpture and hope this is something Mat can accommodate. Very excited to see my pots after firing. Thank you Mat. Suz"

Clive reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"A great day. I couldn't believe what I had produced after just a few hours and Mat's patience and skills are limitless."

Pete and Ros Kelson reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Fantastic introduction to throwing pots. Matt is such a friendly, skilful and patient teacher. He brought out the best in us and we completed 4 pots each. Lovely setting. Highly recommend."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your day. It was a pleasure to have you both on the course and to see the fantastic forms that you both produces. Best wishes Mat"

Jane reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"A day to remember, which all 5 of us enjoyed. Mathew is a great teacher and we all learnt so much. We would highly recommend the experience as being accessible to beginners and a great way to spend a day doing something new. Painting our creations was fun too and we are looking forward to receiving the finished products when they are glazed and fired."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Jane, It was lovely to have you all in the course and see the amazing progress you all made. Lots of fun, laughter and excellent pots made. Your pots are now drying ready to be turned, biscuit fired and glazed. Best wishes Mathew"

Tina Canton reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had the most lovely day with Matthew learning how to throw pots. He was a great teacher. Very patient but had a great system that will get everyone confident. "

Luce reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had a brilliant day learning with Matt and we're very proud of the end results! He is an excellent teacher, knowing how to demonstrate the skills clearly and just enough before letting you loose on the wheel to get on with it and to learn by doing. We will definitely go back! "

Trish Montgomery reviewed: 2 Hour Pinch Jug Pottery Course

"Brilliant instruction and great fun 🤩 "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Trish, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience. I look forward to seeing you for another workshop in the near future. Best wishes Mat"

Kathryn reviewed: 2 Hour Dipping Bowl Pottery Course

"I took my 12 year old son along for a 2hr course. Mathew was just brilliant - a great teacher, extremely knowledgeable, and a lovely welcoming person. He made us feel at ease and was very patient and encouraging. We learnt such a lot and managed to complete two pieces each. It was great fun and I would highly recommend! Thank you so much Mathew, we’ll certainly be back for another class!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Kathryn, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about the workshop, it really helps others looking to book a workshop. It would be great to have you both back for another course in the future and develop your skills on the potter’s wheel, Best wishes Mat"

Mat B reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I attended the beginners course recently with Mat. The knowledge and experience that Mat has is amazing, he is very good at breaking complex tasks down into understandable tasks. Mat was very welcoming with a calm and relaxed experience from the beginning all the way to the end. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Thanks Mat! I’ll be visiting again soon! "

Jo and David reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"The Beginners Pottery Course with Mat was a fun introduction to working with this medium. The one to one teaching throughout the day really reinforces the technique, and by the end of the session you have pieces that give you a real sense of achievement. We will be looking into booking more workshops in the future."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Jo and David, it was a pleasure to have you both on the course and see you create a range of fantastic forms. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your day. Best wishes Mat"

Liz van Zyl reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Really great day! We were so impressed by Mathew’s teaching style and methods. We did not envisage being able to throw three complete pots on our first day. We were both complete beginners. We definitely will be booking again a course with Mathew Dimbleby. "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Liz, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience on the course. It was a pleasure to teach you and see you progress throughout the day. You created a range of lovely forms. Best wishes Mathew"

Nadine Baggaley reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fantastic day! Matt was a brilliant, patient tutor. He taught our group well and took time to explain why we should do all processes in the way instructed. Had a great day and would definitely recommend!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Nadine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review of your day. It was great to have you on the course and see the fantastic work that you produced. Best wishes Mat"

Greta reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Really good day. Learned a lot, laughed a lot and fingers crossed we will have pots to take home. We will go again. "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Greta, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience on the course. It was a pleasure to see your skills grow throughout the day and I can't wait for you to see your glazed pots once they have been fired. Best wishes Mat"

Kate reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"This was the first time I had even handled a piece of clay never mind used a potters wheel. I had a wonderful day and achieved far more than I could have imagined. Matt was a fantastic teacher, his instructions were clear and easy to follow and he was extremely patient. Would highly recommend this day course. "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Kate, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was wonderful to see you progress throughout the day gaining confidence with the clay, applying new skills and creating lovely forms. Best wishes Mathew"

Bill and Caroline Heasman reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had a fantastic day! Mathew is an excellent teacher, which he needed to be as we were both complete novices. We learnt a huge amount in just six hours and had something to show for it at the end of the day. Would highly recommend the course to anyone."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Bill and Caroline, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I had a great day teach both of you and your pots look fantastic. Best wishes Mat"

Charles Brown reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"This course is fantastic, Matthew made all aspects of the course easy to understand and very enjoyable. We made three bowls and a jug which will remind me of a very enjoyable day. Matthew fully explains and demonstrates throughout the day, be rest assured this is a very hands-on course, which is exactly what you want. I am booking for the intermediate course next cannot wait."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Charlie, thank you for taking time to leave a review, it really helps others who are looking for a suitable throwing course. Your pots are now glazed fired and look fantastic, see you on Saturday for collection. Best wishes Mathew"

Clare Latimer reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Having not touched a potters wheel for over 20 years (and couldn’t grasp it at the time) I was definitely feeling a little bit anxious about how the day would go. However Mathew and his wife immediately put me at ease with a warm welcome to their home. During the day I produced 3 bowls and 2 jugs all under the direction of Mathew with clear guidance and a ‘give it a go’ attitude. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable day and I’m looking forward to continuing to develop my new skills."

Lloyd Evans reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"You will be amazed what you can produce in a single day. I had never sat at a potter's wheel but had always wanted to give it a go. I hinted at this course for a 'big' birthday present and so glad I did so. I arrived with absolutely no experience of working with clay but took home four pieces which I am quite honestly proud of. Matthew and Rachel have created a special environment. Go through their front door and marvel at the Potter's world within. Matthew led the course. Welcoming, encouraging and patient. The instruction and attention given to each of the four attendees was spot on. Just excellent!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Lloyd, It was a pleasure to have you on the course and see you develop your skills on the wheel throughout the day. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience, it really helps others who are looking at booking the course. Very best wishes Mathew"

Estelle reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fabulous time we had on the pottery throwing and ceramics workshop course. Matthew and Rachel are both expert and passionate about their ‘trade’ as well as being excellent teachers. Their enthusiasm was infectious and we were throwing pots and bowls in no time at all under their superb guidance. Ours was a family group celebrating a milestone birthday and this was an activity that easily held the attention of three generations. I cannot recommend this course highly enough – in fact I’m already thinking about booking again to go to the next level. It was an absolute joy – thank you Matthew and Rachel."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Estelle, it was a pleasure to have you and all your family on the course. I can honestly say that Rachel and I had a fantastic day teaching you all and seeing the progress made, especially all the creativity in the work that was produced. It will be great to see you again. Best wishes Mathew & Rachel"

Kevin and Sue reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"When we arrived Matthew was already waiting at his front door and he beckoned us in with a warm smile and a welcome cup of tea. He immediately put any nerves at bay - but set the target for the day quite high, so we were excited to get started on making pots. There was no sense of rushing, however, and Matthew took time to work with each of us in turn, again and again, gently guiding us so we went from throwing clay on the wheel for the very first time to shaping bowls and a dainty jug, which we were able to decorate before the end of the day. Matthew is clearly a talented and very experienced potter - but he is also a natural coach and teacher, building confidence alongside skills, minimising disasters but also teaching from mistakes and mishaps. We drove from South Wales to take part in this workshop and it was absolutely worth the journey. We made a weekend of it, visiting three pottery museums in Stoke (including the two where The Great Pottery Throwdown has been filmed) and even staying in the Potbank, a hotel set up in the former Spode pottery works. It was all in all a really enjoyable themed weekend - with Matthew's class very much the highlight. We'd thoroughly recommend it to others. Thank you Matthew!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Kevin and Sue, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was great to have you both on the course and your progress throughout the day was evident in the forms that you both produced. It was also great to hear that you took the opportunity to visit other historical pottery sites and museums whilst here. The area has a great to deal going on and being on the doorstep of Trentham gardens is also great for visitors too. Best wishes Mathew"

Annabel Sampson reviewed: 1.5hrs Potters wheel throwing for beginners Dimbleby Ceramics Trentham Stoke-on-Trent

"Husband and I just did an hour and half lesson with Mathew which was just brilliant and exactly what we needed to get away from work and kids for a treat. Mathew is a great teacher, very patient and a lovely welcoming person. We learnt a lot and completed two pieces each. I would highly recommend taking a lesson or a course with Mathew (wish I lived in the area). His studio is cool and you can spot a squirrel or two! Book a session, you know you want to!!!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Annabel, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I had a great time teaching both of you and seeing the lovely forms that you both created throughout your time in the studio. Best wishes Mathew"

Chris Walton reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fantastic day we had at Dimbleby ceramics. Matt was a brilliant teacher. Patient and understanding he showed us step by step how to make a piece of pottery to be proud of. It was a birthday experience for my Mum that none of us will forget for all the right reasons. Highly recommend."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Chris, thank you taking the time to leave a review. I had a great day teach all of you and the work that you all produced throughout the day was excellent. Say hello to everyone from me too. Best wishes Mathew"

Janette Gormley reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Mathew is an excellent teacher and I learnt a huge amount in a short space of time. He is very informative, patient and encouraging; we all received individual tuition throughout the course with very clear group demonstrations. I highly recommend this course."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Janette, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I had a great day teaching you all the skills to throw great forms on the wheel. The pots that you produced look fantastic and they are now in the process of being fired ready to be used. Best wishes Mathew"

Azhara Ali-Howell reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What an amazing day! The Pottery Workshop with Matt was a 60th birthday present from my son, Yasin. Something for us to share together. There was a cosy group of just four of us in the workshop, and to be honest I was slightly apprehensive. Yasin on the other hand was really excited to try something creative and hands on. In no time at all, Matt had put us all at ease. During the day we were taken through several skill levels, each resulting in a finished product. Matt was an excellent teacher with an abundance of patience, and complete faith in our capabilities. There was much encouragement, enthusiasm and laughter throughout the day! Each of the pieces we made were glazed with a colour of our choice and left to be fired, and collected at a later date. We are both thrilled with our five pieces! Did we really make them? Wow ? An incredible and rewarding experience. Highly recommended!"

jo tuck reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Fun day with excellent tutoring and attention from Mathew. We each had our own wheel and Mathew first demonstrated and helped us achieve our own pots- with careful encouragement, direction and humour. Great day out and left us wanting to do more and have another go another time. Jo"