Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses reviews

Victoria Clark reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Really fun day - a great experience and love the 4 pots I made - thanks Mathew"

Amy reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had a brilliant day with Mat. We had never done any throwing before and I was surprised at the amount of pieces we produced, this was obviously down to Mat's superb teaching, he made it seem so simple. He was highly knowledgeable and passionate about his work and teaching, I highly recommend this course for anyone who loves to create."

Fi D reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"A group of friends for over 35 years we were looking for the perfect weekend activity with laughter and learning combined. What a find. Matthew was patient and the perfect host. Guiding us all to achieve more than we could have hoped for. The pace and support was fantastic. Setting for a days activity comfortable and opening up his home to us was an added bonus. It’s left us all wanting to do more. Thank you so much."

Fleur Taylor reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Fantastic day, something different and made some great pieces.. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back with friends.. Thank you Mathew ?"

Katrina Khattri reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"An excellent teacher and great communicator. His approach towards his new students are ingenious and thoughtful. I had a wonderful, full of fun first ever pottery lesson and very glad that i got Mat as a teacher. Look forward for more lessons to hone my skill. Katrina"

Tom & Jemma reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had an amazing day with Mat. He's a fantastic teacher and a great host. We were complete novices going into the session but by the end of the day we'd produced 4 pots each - and had we'd had a lovely tim while doing it. Highly recommended all round."

Paul Singh reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Thoroughly enjoyed it!! Matt was an excellent host and teacher. I took my wife for a surprise birthday present and she loved every min ? You get to paint and keep what you’ve made which is the icing on the cake!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Paul, Thank you for your review of the course, I had a great time teaching all of you yesterday and your fantastic creations are now drying ready to be turned and fired. Best wishes Mathew"

Maria Ditch reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"A couple of months after having completed the one day course with Mathew, I'm still super excited about it and intend to do another day. Mathew runs the course in a workshop at the bottom of his garden, next to a little stream. It is really pretty. There were 5 of us on the course. We were all made to feel very welcome and trained to throw and centre clay, then to transform it into beautiful, practical pots. I came home with several bowls and a cream/milk jug. My friends and family are amazed and many are inspired to book a course with Mathew. Mathew made everyone feel at ease. He's a natural teacher. Even when someone is struggling, he doesn't give up and makes sure they learn in a nurturing manner. I came away feeling absolutely elated and very happy with my work, but also with great knowledge on how to throw pots. It was just so incredible. I LOVED it! I returned a couple of weeks later to collect my lovely pots and was amazed at how great they looked, especially as I'd never thrown a pot in my life before that day! I could've had them posted out to me, but I couldn't wait to get back in Trentham. This is possibly the best present ever given to me by my other half! I loved it. Go for it! Book it and you'll be so glad you did. PARKING - is on the road outside Mathew's house. There is plenty of space and it is free to park. LUNCH - Mathew provides a fridge and hot drinks, you just take your own lunch along. HOTEL - I stayed in the Travelodge. It was inexpensive and a short drive. There was plenty to do at nearby Trentham."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Maria, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely detailed review. I had a great day teaching all of you, it’s brilliant to see everyone progress throughout the day. The pots you produced looked fab and it would be lovely to have you both back on the course in the future."

Liz Mulley reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fantastic day! Highly recommend whether you have done pottery throwing before or are a complete novice like me! I bought this course for my best friend's birthday because she does clay sculpting and always expressed an interest in throwing. I went along for the ride basically but I had so much fun! Mat is wonderful teacher and so easy to get on with. He adapts his teaching style to suit you and really makes you feel at ease (and oh the laughs!) I didnt expect to come away with much and I made 4 beautiful pieces! Thank you Mat, would do it all again in a heartbeat!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Liz, Thank you for leaving a great review of your day. The pots you produced looked fantastic and it’s great to hear that you had a fun and enjoyable day. It would be great to have you back on the course in the future to have a go at more complex forms. Best wishes Mathew"

Linda reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Matt Just wanted to express our many grateful thanks to you for our lesson! Wonderful place, great company, highly informative and left feeling so much better about using our wheel! Hope to return soon but going to practise first! Everyone should attend your inspirational class! Paul said the clay was ES? So we can order the same clay! Tea excellent too! What I found useful is that you do not just guide with hand positions but teach where the pressure should be applied from the hands, to get maximum shaping out of the clay. (I hope I have explained that sufficiently.) Few tutors fail to add that point. Even some of the literature guides fail to stress that too! We both cannot wait to get started with throwing."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review of your day. I had a great day teaching both of you and lots of fun too. It’s fantastic to hear that you both left feeling much more confident using the wheel and it would be lovely to have you back on the course in the future to extend your skills with more complex forms. The clay we used is LF Earthenware, if you need any more information just drop me an e-mail or give me a call. Best wishes Mathew"

James reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I really enjoyed this course and was surprised at how much we were able to produce during the day. Mat was a great teacher and very patient. It was something that I'd always wanted to try and was certainly not disappointed. I would definitely recommend this course."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi James Thank you for taking time to leave a review as it is really helpful for others looking for a suitable course. The pots you produced looked fantastic and and even better with the final shiny glaze finish. Best wishes Mathew"

Angie page reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I did the course with my Husband, Son and Daughter in Law. It was their treat to us and we had no idea what to expect. It was an amazing experience. Matthew has a wonderfully relaxed teaching style and made us believe we could achieve anything. We learned so much with plenty of laughs along the way. We produced some beautiful pots, and can't wait to pick them up once they are fired and ready for us. I really recommend this course for anyone who may have an interest in pottery, or even if you think you don't. You may surprise yourself. I certainly did."

Tessa reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"My father-in-law and I absolutely loved this day course with Matthew. We didn’t expect to come away with much to show, but we came away with 4 items each! Matthew has excellent teaching skills and is very good at boosting your confidence while pushing you to step out of your comfort zone. We both thoroughly enjoyed the course, and my father-in-law has even looked into buying the equipment himself and taking more classes closer to home. It was an experience we won’t forget and would recommend to everyone! Thank you, Matthew!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Tessa Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I had a great day teaching both of you and your pots look fantastic. I can’t wait for you to see them and it’s great to hear that your father-in-law is looking into getting a wheel to continue throwing. Best wishes Mat"

Tom reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"My Mum and I had a fantastic time at Matt's class. As complete beginners, we'd never thrown clay before but Matt's methodical & enthusiastic approach to instruction meant we finished the day with a selection of bowls that we were both incredibly proud of! Thanks so much for a really wonderful day Matt!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Thanks you for the lovely review Tom. Your pots have turned down and biscuit fired and will be glazed sometime next, they look fantastic. You really made some great forms during the day and I can't wait for you to see them once they have been glazed. Best wishes Mathew"

Jane Sobanski reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Right from the start, Mathew made us all feel welcome and relaxed. He is an excellent teacher, very energetic and full of praise and encouragement. His experience meant that the day was very well balanced and with just four students there was plenty of personal attention. I'd been struggling on my own and I've improved 100%! I look forward to doing a further course with Mathew...worth every penny. Many many thanks."

Amanda reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Organised this course for my birthday with my daughter. Mathew is an exceptional teacher with so much patience. Really great experience. Most enjoyable day."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was great to see you both exceed your expectations of the course and grow in confidence throughout the day. You both achieved a great deal and the pots produced were excellent. Your pots are now drying and will be fire over the next few weeks. Best wishes Mathew"

Paul Garrison reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"My son Karl (14) and I both had a great day with Matthew. The course was very enjoyable and at a relaxed pace, but we also felt like we learnt a lot, and produced eight pieces of pottery each to boot. Matt demonstrated & talked us through all the stages and techniques in such a good way that we achieved more than we imagined beforehand, and are very proud of the pieces we produced. We are really looking forward to seeing them after they have been fired & glazed. Would definitely recommend to anyone who fancies having a go."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Paul, thank for taking the time to write a review about the course. I had a great day teaching both of you and the pots produced were excellent. It will be great to see them once they are glazed and out if the kiln. Best wishes Mathew"

Michelle Bourne reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I had this experience as a birthday present which I shared with my sister. We both had a wonderful time learning all about making a selection of pots and painting them. Matthew was a fantastic teacher and we absolutely had the best time. Highly recommended."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Thank you Michelle, I had a great day teaching you both and the resulting pots produced were fantastic. Best wishes Mathew"

Jacqui Shaw reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Today I had the pleasure of learning to throw a pot with Matthew. What an absolute gentleman & fantastic teacher. I was very nervous about how the day would go as I have never done anything like this before. He talked me through every step and made it so easy for me to follow. I am hooked it's the most enjoyable course and I can highly recommend to anyone who is curious to have a go. It's fabulous value for money as you get to have your pots painted & fired. I managed to make a few items & can't wait to see them glazed. I will definitely be requesting another voucher from santa... Thank you for a fabulous day"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Jacqui, it was an absolute pleasure to teach you and see you progress throughout the day. You made amazing progress in one day and the results speak for themselves. Best wishes and I can’t wait to see your glazed pots. Mat"

Debr reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"My teenage daughter and I as complete, beginners, spent a day with Matthew at his studio earlier this week. Such a memorable experience for all the right reasons. Our expectations were exceeded. Within a few hours we were making cylinders and bowls. Matthew has a warm, welcoming, genuine personality and was fabulously patient with us throughout. From never having thrown clay to ending the day with a range of beautiful pottery is testimony to his teaching skills and methodology. Music selection whilst we worked was spot on also!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Debra, thank you for the lovely review. It was great to see you both achieve so much in just one day. I had a fantastic day teaching both of you and seeing you both progress throughout the day. Best wishes Mathew"

Claire reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"My Mom and I had the most wonderful day at Matt's class. We'd never thrown clay before, but thanks to Matt's expertise, we'd thrown our first bowl within half an hour, and came away with five pieces (3 bowls, 2 jugs) each! From Matt & Rachel's warm hospitality, to Matt's patient tutorage and the mesmerizing experience of working on the wheel, the whole day was faultless. I'd highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to scratch a creative itch, try a new skill, or just wants to have fun doing something a bit different!"

Catherine Lane reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I booked this course for mum and I for mums birthday. Both of us were total novices but had a truly fabulous and fun day which resulted in a great selection of pots. Thank you Matthew X"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Catherine, It was great to have you both on the course and what you both achieved without any prior experience was amazing. I am firing your pots this week so they will be ready to collect at the weekend. Best wishes Mathew"

Oonagh reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Had another wonderful day with Matt What a fab teacher, you can achieve more than you think you can. Excellent course well worth every penny, can’t wait for next time."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Oonagh, Thank you for taking time to leave a review and I had another great day teaching you and your daughter. The beautiful pots that you both created will be ready to collect this weekend. Best wishes and I look forward to having you back on the course to extend your skills further, Rachel says hello too. Mathew"

Phoebe reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had a fabulous day trying out pottery for the first time for Richard’s 30th! It was just what we wanted, private tuition so we could really learn the basics and a full day so we could try out making lots of things, including a chalice!! Looking forward to collecting our finished products :). Thank you so much to Mathew for a great day x"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Phoebe and Richard, I had a great day teaching both of you and it was evident how you both developed your skills throughout the day. Your pots look fantastic and are drying ready to fire and I will be in touch as soon as they are ready to collect. If you decide to buy a wheel and need any advice please get in touch. If you want to develop your skills further in the future, it would be a pleasure to have you both back on the course. Best wishes Mathew"

Mark Hayward reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fantastic day. Simply amazing fun, learnt loads and laughed a lot. Have already told loads of people to go on the course. It was so much fun that I would actually get a potters wheel at home if we had space!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Mark, It was great to have you both on the course and the resulting forms that you both produced were fantastic. If you ever fancy developing your skills further in the future, it would be great to have you both back on the course. You need to get that wheel so you can get practicing. Best wishes Mathew"