Geraldine Francis Ceramics reviews

30 Mar 24'

Rachael Corby reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"Thank you so much Geraldine we had such a fun morning. You are so very patient and a great teacher. We are looking forward to seeing our finished items once glazed in a few weeks. Thank you once again Martin & Rachael "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much for your review I am so pleased you had a good time, You both did really well, I will be in touch when your pots are ready."

7 Feb 24'

Heidi Hart reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"My friend and I enjoyed an afternoon at the wheel with Geri and had the best time, we would highly recommend it to anyone curious about pottery as Geri is an excellent and patient teacher and we were thrilled to have both achieved making 2 small bowls each despite our every attempt to self sabotage our own creations! Thank you Geri! "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

" Hello Heidi, Thank you for your feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed the session, I will be in touch soon. Geri"

15 Jan 24'

Jessie reviewed: Pottery & ceramics for young people with Geraldine Francis

"My two boys age 7 and 5 loved this class so much, thank you Geraldine. Perfect balance of instruction Vs freedom to let their creativity loose. They are looking forward to seeing their creations once fired. "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. I am so pleased they enjoyed their session and will let you know as soon as the work has been fired and glazed. Geri"

31 Oct 23'

NR reviewed: "Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis

"I had a great time doing find your inner potter. Geri was very knowledgeable and good at teaching. She tailored the day to what I was interested in. Thank you"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"It was a pleasure. Thank you for your review. Your makes were lovely especially the little dog sculpture on the box. Please let me know when you would like to collect your work."

28 Mar 23'

Gwyn reviewed: Pottery & ceramics for young people with Geraldine Francis

"Thank you so much for such an informative session. The kids had a great time and we really appreciated you letting them choose what they'd like to do and helping them make some great pieces!"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review, It was lovely to meet you all and I am so pleased the children enjoyed it. I will be in touch when the work is ready for collection. Geri"

17 Mar 23'

Sarah Grooby reviewed: "Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis

"Fantastic Learning Day! Geri was a wonderful craft teacher and Steve and I had a lovely day creating clay pottery from four different techniques. My personal favorite was the clay throwing and loved the decoration with paints. Steve enjoyed the coil work best and we are planning on more classes with Geri."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you enjoyed the day, I did too. I will be in touch as soon as your pots have been fired. Geri"

15 Mar 23'

George Parkes reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"We had a fantastic morning with Geri making pots! Despite being a bit clumsy she was super patient and supportive and, as a result we really enjoyed the results. There was a healthy amount of competition between us and we enjoyed it so much we’ve even planned to do more! I would highly recommend this session for any couple looking to try something new! Let your creativity flow. Thanks for a lot of laughs and patience! "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review the session. I am so pleased you enjoyed yourselves, and look forward to seeing you again. Geri"

26 Jan 23'

Nick Barton reviewed: Throwing on the potter's wheel - 1:1 tutorial

"Geraldine Francis made me feel very welcome straight away - we went through the process and techniques for throwing a pot, the best methods to use and to develop the skills to make a viable pot. As a novice we progressed from basics to more advanced techniques and he went at my pace explaining fully at each stage and allowing time to practice the newly taught skills. A thoroughly enjoyable day - she is a relaxed and experienced instructor - I left feeling I had learnt a great deal and an enthusiasm to continue with the hobby. "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your potting experience. I certainly think you have potential to go further with the skill. Geri"

27 Jul 22'

Mary reviewed: Introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel

"Lovely morning with Geri revisiting clay. She was so clear in her instructions and I learnt lots of new tips. I would certainly recommend this as Geri is an excellent teacher and guides you all the way. Time flies! "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to review the session you attended. I will let you know as soon as your pots are ready. Best wishes Geri"

4 Apr 22'

Liz reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"My husband and I had a couples throwing on the wheel course with Geri. She is an excellent teacher and firstly demonstrated, and then guided us through making our own pots. We had great fun, the time just flew by. We were also delighted that we managed to make some nice pots, even though as a novice the shape of the pot is whatever appears rather than pre thought out design! We even added some colour which made the pots much more professional looking. We had a great day and I’d highly recommend this course"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your morning. I will be in touch when your pots are ready to arrange sending them to you."

20 Mar 22'

Kit reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples, afternoon sessions

"We had a fantastic time with Geri; we were complete beginners, and she guided us to making some wonderful pots (some were better than others!) This session is really fun and very hands on, I would recommend to anyone is feeling creative."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"I am so pleased you enjoyed your session. Your pots are drying out nicely and once trimmed will be off to the the kiln for firing. I will be in touch when they are ready to collect, more excitement in store!"

12 Jan 22'

Susan hartley reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"I had a wonderful morning with Geraldine, I’m 76 years old and it was a wonderful experience, We went as a group of 4 and we all achieved a fantastic pottery piece to be proud of , I wish I had done it years ago ,"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Hello, Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your time at the studio. I will be in touch when the work is ready for collection. Best wishes Geri"

11 Jan 22'

Lucy steward reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"I came as part of a group of 4 on a baby shower, Gerry was very helpful to us all. She gave demonstrations to help explain how to achieve what we were aiming for. She helped me on the wheel giving good instructions throughout. Was very enjoyable would come again"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review of the session, I am so pleased your enjoyed it. It was a lovely morning for me too. I will be in touch when your work is ready for collection. Geri"

9 Jan 22'

Emma Blackmore reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"I contacted Geraldine with the hope that we could host a baby shower with a difference, as the ‘mum to be’ had always wished to use a potters wheel. Of course, Geraldine was very happy to help! 4 of us attended, all with very little experience of using clay, by the end of the 2-hour class we all had made our own keepsake trinket for the baby. Nothing was too much trouble and it was a very relaxing time. Thank you so much ?"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your time at the studio. I will be in touch when your work is ready for collection."

20 Aug 21'

Sarah Dinnick reviewed: "Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis

"Geraldine was super, she is patient and understanding. She interpreted our skill level brilliantly and still encouraged us to achieve higher than we thought possible. Thoroughly recommend any of the courses that she runs, the groups are small so you get the time you need to achieve a great make. Thank you."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thankyou for your review, I had a lovely day too. I will let you know when your work is ready for posting. Best wishes, Geri"

5 Aug 21'

Sylvia reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"I've always wanted to have a go at throwing, so I was over the moon when I found this course nearby. Before having a go myself, I was able to watch the tutor talk through and show us the different stages so I knew what to expect. I was really happy with my finished pot, and that I had lots of fun and learnt a new skill along the way."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed the session, it's always lovely to hear back from students about their experience."

24 Sep 20'

Laura McBride reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"Mum and I had a lovely experience with Geraldine. The premises were ideal for mum as she has mobility issues. Geraldine helped us through the whole process of our clay sculpture and made it fun and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much for your review, it was lovely to meet you and I am so pleased you enjoyed the experience, I will be in touch when the sculptures have been through the firing. Kind regards Geri"