Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses reviews

21 Mar 18'

Ian Rushton reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Hi Mat, Thank you for a wonderful day, I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the day, your company and hospitality. I was amazed how quickly I picked things up after 45 years, since I had last had a go on a wheel at school. This was all down to you. Your studio is excellent and your ability to explain all elements of the art of throwing are second to none. I have already recommended the course to numerous people and I will arrange a return visit after the wedding."

14 Mar 18'

Lisa reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I have just completed Matthew's One Day Throwing Course and I can't praise the day enough! I have never thrown a pot before and didn't know if I would be able to do it, so felt a little nervous. No need! Matthew immediately put me at ease, very easy going and chatty so before you know it, you've thrown a pot with confidence. Matthew is a superb teacher and works at your own pace, giving clear and encouraging instruction all the while. I finished the day with some pots that I am so proud of and wanting to continue to learn more. It's great that there is flexibility in booking the course that suits me. If you're thinking about it...do it!"

8 Mar 18'

LESLEY WILLS reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fabulous way to spend a day! Mathew is an exceptional teacher, with seemingly limitless reserves of patience and humour. My day with him at the potters wheel was completely absorbing and very productive. Thank you!!!"

25 Jan 18'

Andrew Stone reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Hi Matt, I just wanted to take the opportunity of saying thank you for a very unique experience throwing a few pots yesterday. You have a naturally high level of patience that means even novices like myself can really produce something. An amazing day had by me and Elizabeth. Thank you and would recommend you to anyone asking. Andrew"

11 Jan 18'

Carole Hassall reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I would recommend this course to everyone. Matthew deserves the "excellent" rating. I thoroughly enjoyed the days course! Matthew was an enthusiastic, methodical, patient teacher and I found learning from him very easy. I made several pots in the morning and due to Matthews excellent teaching I was ready to progress onto making jugs in the afternoon. He talked me through making these and I felt so confident I made 2!! If you are thinking of learning wait no longer, look no further book a course with Matthew."

19 Oct 17'

Suzanne Gilchrist reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Thank you Mathew for a most enjoyable day. Your hospitality, patience and teaching skills with a true beginner was amazing and I produced pots I never thought possible. The studio and surroundings are truly delightful. The course was a 70th birthday present from my children and I couldn't have enjoined anything more. Anyone wishing to try the art of throwing won't find a better teacher than Mathew and it certainly will be a day to remember."

8 Oct 17'

Claire Hubbard reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"What a fantastic day! Mathew put us entirely at ease and taught us how to throw pots with patience and care. He has the ability to ensure you learn step by step and that you are able to complete each step entirely independently before moving on. Everyone will succeed on this course and absolute beginners should not hesitate to have a go. You'll be amazed by what you produce! Thank you Mathew - we will be back to see you again, without doubt!"

2 Oct 17'

Robert and Hima Knapp reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"This has to be one of the best courses I have been on. We travelled from London to do this course. I have always wanted to give pottery a try but concerned about my experience. Mathew put me at ease, he is a fantastic teacher with an easy-going but passionate attitude toward pottery. Both my husband and I are beginners, learnt at our own pace and felt incredibly confident by the end of the day. Mathew showed us techniques in bite size practical elements that we were able to replicate. By the end of the day we had created bowls, cylinderical forms and a cat bowl that were all good enough for us to use at home (the competition also grew between us to make more and more technical vessels haha). I wish I could post you pictures to see how far we'd come. We didn't want the day end. I have already recommended this course to friends and family that have asked about it following a social media post about our day. A BIG thumbs up from us for Dimbleby Ceramics."

27 Jul 17'

Carole reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Absolute beginners, my friend and I shared the Potters Wheel Workshop day. With beautiful surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere, we had the most brilliant time. Matthew is an excellent teacher, very methodical and super patient. We’d both thrown a cylinder by lunchtime and Matthew introduced us to bowl making in the afternoon. We left our best efforts with Matthew for firing later (all included in the price) and took our ‘less than perfect’ attempts home for the approbation of our families. A five star rating is simply not high enough!"