Emma Godden Ceramics reviews

10 Feb 24'

Melanie Rosr reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Had a great day and Emma was an excellent and very patient teacher. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so pleased you had a great day Melanie! It was lovely to teach you and making those tiny adjustments to the way you used certain tools made such a big difference!"

1 Oct 23'

Dawn Healy reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"This course was fabulous from start to finish. My friend and I joined another four people so we were a small friendly group of six. We all said what a great course this was. Having never done anything like this before my friend and I decided to try something different and we were so pleased we did. We traveled from Derbyshire to do it so we had to make a long weekend of it and it was definitely worth it. Emma was professional, put everyone at ease while having fun too. I would recommend this course to anyone as by the end we all felt immensely proud of our achievements. I can’t wait to see the end result when Emma posts them out to us. Thank you again Emma, we may well be back. 😀"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, it really means so much to me that you had a brilliant day and that it was worth the journey! It was a pleasure having you and you’re very welcome to come to a future workshop to make some of the other seed head and flower designs, people love to come back to add to their collection! I will be in touch soon once they’ve been fired and will get them in the post to you. Best wishes, Emma "

9 Jul 23'

Gill reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Emma was an excellent tutor and great hostess. The course was well run with good instructions, equipment and facilities. A fun day."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you had a fun day! I’m about to email everyone to say that they have been fired and are ready to collect/ be posted! 😁"

22 Jun 23'

Debbie reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"I really enjoyed Emma's course. She was a great teacher and structured the day very well, so you learnt a range of techniques that allowed you to make a number of pieces. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m delighted that you enjoyed the workshop, and it’s great to hear that it was well structured too. It always amazes me what people are able to create during the day with a bit of input and guidance from me 😁"

18 May 23'

Corinne reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"I have just collected the seed heads that had been fired after I made them at the course with Emma a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed the day making them and producing something so interesting for the garden. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed it Corinne! Yes your creations are far more interesting than any generic factory produced garden ornaments!!"

8 May 23'

Ros Williamson reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Emma's Ceramic Seedhead Workshop is brilliant! She is an excellent and very knowledgeable teacher, guiding us through the process of making our creations in a relaxed but productive atmosphere. It was great fun making these lovely seedheads and I can't wait to collect mine once they have been fired. Emma is very talented and her creations are inspirational."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you had a brilliant time Ros! And thank you for such a kind review. I means so much to me that people enjoy the experience so much. Best wishes, Emma "

1 May 23'

Leena Barker reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Fantastic course. Emma is a very good teacher with lots of knowledge and lots of suggestions. She helps when needed. Also she makes great brownies and flapjacks! "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thanks for your lovely comments Leena! I’m so glad you had a fantastic day. I will share the recipes for the brownies and flapjacks one day on Instagram, so keep an eye out! 😁"

18 Apr 23'

Sarah Jane reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"I’d give Emma 6 stars if I could. Thoroughly enjoyed her seed head course. Emma’s garden studio was well equipped with clear guidance from her and fun company. Would highly recommend this course!"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"That’s so kind of you Sarah! It was a pleasure having you, it’s always fun chatting to a fellow potter. I’m so glad you enjoyed the day and have inspired you to do a bit more hand building in your own studio!"

5 Apr 23'

GeeB reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Really enjoyable day with Emma with a lovely group. Emma was professional and patient with us all ranging from beginners to 2nd timers. Would thoroughly recommend. Only downside was that time went so quickly."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the day! And yes, time flies when you’re having fun!"

1 Apr 23'

Tricia reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Had a fantastic day with Emma in her garden studio. Learnt how to make three different seed heads and how to glaze them. I can't wait to see how they turn out after firing."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Hi Tricia, I’m so glad you had a fantastic day! It was a pleasure teaching you. Your creations are still drying and I will let you know as soon as they are fired and ready to collect!"

30 Mar 23'

Hazel reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"My friend and I had a wonderful day on this course. Emma is an excellent teacher and has devised a perfectly paced 1-day workshop. We all started by making the same item so that Emma could teach us the basic techniques, then we could choose what to make for our additional projects. There were several options to chose - or for the more adventurous you could make something of your own imagination. No skill is needed - everyone came away with some really excellent items. We have just picked ours up after firing and I can’t actually believe that I made them. They look amazing in our garden!"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Hazel, I’m delighted that you’re so pleased with your finished pieces! The transformation that happens in the kiln as the glazes melt is always exciting! If you get a chance to send me a photo of your creations in your garden that would be fab, I always love to see them in their new home! "

29 Mar 23'

Lynda reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"It was a very enjoyable day. Emma demonstrated all the skills needed and coached us through any tricky bits. All materials were provided. Excellent."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the day! Yes I’m always happy to offer my help with tricky bits, you made some lovely pieces!"

29 Mar 23'

Alison reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Fab day Emma is a lovely relaxed teacher. Throughly enjoyed the making process can’t wait to see the end product in a few weeks after firing "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"It was an absolute pleasure teaching you Alison, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the making process!"

23 Mar 23'

Sharon reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Really enjoyed this course, everything was explained really well. The time went really quickly and I felt satisfied with whst I achieved. Hopefully they will survive the kiln! Would definitely do something else with Emma."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the day Sharon. Yes it’s amazing how time speeds up when you’re concentrating and enjoying yourself! I’m sure they will look great when they come out of the kiln. Make sure you’re subscribed to my email newsletter and then I will let you know when I plan to run another workshop! Best wishes, Emma"

10 Mar 23'

Ann reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"I had a brilliant day on the course. Under Emma's guidance we all successfully made a range of seed heads that will look amazing in the garden once fired. There was a lovely calm atmosphere and it was all timed to perfection. Thank you for a great day. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Hi Ann, I’m so glad you had a brilliant day and glad it was worth your trip down south!! It was a pleasure teaching you and I look forward to taking the seed heads out of the kiln soon! Best wishes, Emma"

27 Feb 23'

Barbara Wood reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"I had such an enjoyable day in Emma's studio making ceramic seed heads - with her careful and expert guidance we all progressed quite quickly to producing our individual pieces. She demonstrated each step of the process as we went along, and it was fun to see how everyone in the group made their own creations. The day flew by and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished results in a couple of weeks time! I would thoroughly recommend this course to a complete beginner in clay...."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the day! You made lovely pieces and the your glazing you did of the poppy seed head turned out so beautifully! "

11 Feb 23'

Wendy Capewell reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"What a fabulous day with Emma Godden, making ceramic seed heads. It's the first time I've tried this, and it was so enjoyable. Emma was on hand to guide and support, when needed at the same time allowing each of us in the group to be creative. I thoroughly recommend Emma, and I'm certainly going to book another workshop with her. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Wendy! It was a pleasure teaching you, lots of giggles!! Your seed heads are drying nicely and shouldn’t be too long before they can go in the kiln!"

10 Feb 23'

Nicola Waite reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Words cannot express what a wonderfully creative, happy day I spent in Emma's studio yesterday. Emma was welcoming and enthusiastic, encouraging us all to be creative and produce pieces which were so exciting to see emerge from a lump of clay! I found it a truly immersive experience and cannot wait to see how my pieces turn out! Thanks so much Emma - I will be back x"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Wow thanks for such amazing feedback! I means so much to know that people get so much enjoyment from the day. My love of clay has clearly rubbed off on you! I will let you know when my plans for a new type of workshop materialise!! "

16 Jan 23'

Vera Grey reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"My daughter and I did this workshop last week and loved it ... very therapeutic. Emma is a friendly helpful tutor, very patient with novices and quick to respond to every question. The day flew by, and depending on our how pieces look after the firing (!!) I may well be back for another go."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you found the day therapeutic, I do think working with clay is pretty special! Your pieces are still drying at the moment and I will let you know as soon as they’ve been fired. I’m sure they will look lovely and you would be very welcome to come back again to make a selection of different seed heads or flowers!"

5 Dec 22'

Fran Goddard reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"What a great day. I really enjoyed myself. The studio is great and the instructions were clear. The atmosphere was relaxed and chatty, though quite a lot of concentration is required! Everyone’s seed heads looked great and I can’t wait to see the results. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Fran, I’m so glad you had a great day! Some of your pieces have already come out of the kiln (they dried quicker than expected) and they look stunning! I will be in touch once the rest have been fired. Best wishes, Emma"

5 Oct 22'

Robert Mitchell reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Emma creates a welcoming ambiance, and communicates her knowledge of all things ceramic easily; even though part of a small group, I felt I was being tutored on a one-to-one basis. But we were all encouraged to be creative and develop our own ideas of shape, pattern and glazes freely. I felt I really achieved something during the day. Do I intend to book again? Yes, most certainly. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Robert! It was a pleasure teaching you and I always love the challenge of figuring out how to make new shapes. Your seed heads have now been fired, so I will be in touch to organise collection!"

18 Sep 22'

Elaine reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"A thoroughly enjoyable day course which passed far to quickly. All levels of experience catered for in a relaxed friendly atmosphere."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m really pleased you felt it was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you can probably tell I enjoy teaching the workshops! Some of the pieces have been fired and they look great!"

17 Sep 22'

Bridget Mitchell reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Wonderful course. Very relaxed and delightful other members in Workshop. Learnt a great deal. Although part of a group Emma made you feel this was a one to workshop. Thank you for a brilliant day which ended far too quickly!"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you had a brilliant day Bridget! Thank you for the lovely review ?"

20 Jul 22'

Pamela & Adrian reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Emma is delightful - patient and helpful. Following her clear guidance, we were able to create some wonderful treasures for our garden. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you, I’m so glad I come across as patient and helpful! Your pieces look fab and are in the kiln now! Best wishes, Emma"

19 Jul 22'

Suzanne W. reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"The one day ceramics course was such fun, and taught in a relaxed atmosphere in Emma Godden's lovely, light, garden studio. She was relaxed, generous, and welcoming. The instruction was clear and practical for both newcomers, and for those who were returning for a second course. Emma very ably demonstrated each step as we went along, and was patient and willing to present various options to cater for individual taste. She provided just the right amount of professional background information to cater for the spectrum of students, from novice to more experienced in ceramic art forms in the past. Her previous teaching background was a real asset. Her passion for her work was evident, and rubbed off on us, her 6 students. Even the extreme summer heat - 2nd hottest on record in the UK - was turned into an adventure, and we all achieved what was advertised in the course, and more! Thank you Emma, I'll no doubt be back!!"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Suzanne for such a wonderful review! You are a very talented writer. I’m delighted you enjoyed the day so much, it was a pleasure teaching you. I look forward to seeing you again soon!"