Paddock Studio Pottery reviews

Cath Jackson reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"We had a fantastic session throwing clay. Excellent tutor who was encouraging and supportive. Very proud of what we made. Strongly recommend."

Jude reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"An amazing two hours learning to throw clay, well worth the money . Rowena is an incredible teacher . I'm definitely going back for another class. Loved it."

LizW reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"I really enjoyed my session with Rowena, she’s very patient and encouraging and gets the most out of you. A very productive day. Totally recommend for anyone, especially someone like me that has never thrown pots before, great fun ? "

Sarah reviewed: Pottery taster course one-to-one in the South Downs

"Oh my goodness!! What a brilliant afternoon!! I arrived thinking that I didn’t have a creative bone in my body, but thanks to Rowena’s expert tuition and guidance, I came away having made three bowls that are actually usable!! Rowena has such a calm, welcoming, encouraging and patient temperament that she made me believe in myself and I came away feeling quite proud of what I’d achieved!! I would definitely recommend this course to anyone! Go for it!!! You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a ball of clay!!"

Terry Round reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"We had a wonderful beginner pottery session with Rowena. She's obviously hugely talented but also very patient! She explained every stage of throwing the pot on the wheel in easy to understand terms and it was a huge amount of fun. Can't wait to collect our pots when they've been glazed. Thanks so much."

david cope reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park 1 day for two people

"Really fun day. Rowena was an excellent teacher. I have already recommended it to friends and family."

Linda & Peter reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park 1 day for two people

"Rowena was a really good teacher, very patient and great skills. We had a very enjoyable day and looking forward to collecting our pots later. Thank you!"

Helen reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"It was such a fun, interesting and relaxing day. Rowena was very patient and a fabulous teacher! Thank you! Helen"

Paul Brewerton reviewed: Pottery taster course one-to-one in the South Downs

"Absolutely loved my 2 hour taster session with Rowena, I managed to throw 4 pots from being a complete beginner. I’m still a complete beginner but now I feel inspired to do more and Rowena’s the reason! She’s a great teacher and really fun to be around. Highly recommended."

sharon Manville reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"When can we come again ? Absolutely loved our taster and Rowena was just an amazing very patient teacher Thank you so much can’t wait to pick up our pots Sharon & Carole"

Emily Salisbury reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park 1 day for two people

"My sister and I had a wonderful day with Rowena. She is a brilliant teacher, patient, precise and with a good sense of humour. We never felt lost in the process, which must be very easy. We felt supported at each stage. As we progressed she gave us space to remember what to do. We got to throw several bowls and could see our improvement. We then had access to lots of options to decorate a mould made bowl and again she was sensitive in giving more or less instruction as needed. I do not hesitate in recommending this course to anyone. You will have a fantastic satisfying time, learn lots and have beautiful items to collect once they are fired."

Karen Stevenson reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"I attended a day course (from 10:00 - 16:00) at the Paddock Studio. Rowena was a brilliant teacher, being very patient, enthusiastic and openly delighted for you when a technique worked or you were creative. I was bought a craft course voucher for my birthday and could not have spent it in a better and more fun way. I would throughly recommend to anyone wanting to throw a pot to give this day course a go. Thank you Rowena for making it a really wonderful day."

Anthony reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"Booked as a Christmas present for my girlfriend who wanted to try pottery together. Rowena was an excellent teacher; very friendly and knowledgeable! We were delighted with the bowls we made (especially as neither of us had ever tried throwing before) and are very excited to see how the glaze turns out; the examples in her studio look extremely professional. We'd both highly recommend this experience with Rowena and couldn't be happier! Thank you!"

Wendy reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"Booked this as a surprise for my husband's birthday as he's always wanted to throw a pot... we both loved it. Great tuition and we loved that we got to choose the glaze... can't wait to see our pots after they've been fired. Thoroughly recommend this!!!"

Rachel Quirke reviewed: Pottery taster course one-to-one in the South Downs

"Loved the experience of making pots at the wheel today. Excellent demonstration and guidance throughout. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Rowena. We'd love to come back again! Definitely recommend!"

Caren reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park 1 day for two people

"My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 day course with Rowena. Rowena is an excellent teacher, explaining and demonstrating each technique before we tried it for ourselves, then staying close at hand to help as needed - but without taking over. Rowena is very encouraging and motivating and explains the rationale behind each step as you go along. We felt a real sense of achievement at how far we progressed over the course to the 2 days. We would wholeheartedly recommend this course."

Ben reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park 1 day for two people

"This 2 person pottery session is fantastic. We spent the morning throwing our pots. We had four attempts at them on the wheel. It's well worth doing a one to one/ two person session because you pick so much more up than woth a large groul. Rowena is a brilliant teacher. There's always the concern with these courses that it might take a 'create what you feel' approach but Rowena explained the technique perfectly and we could see improvement in our pots as we went along. We really felt we had learnt something. In the afternoon we made a dish in a mould which gave us the opportunity to paint and decorate and get a bit creative. Rowena is going to glaze our pots and we'll pick them up in a month or so. This course is definitely well worth it, can't recommend it enough if you are looking at trying some pottery."

Ailsa Kiely reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"Perfect way to exit lockdown. I was very new to throwing and Rowena was the perfect teacher. Her enthusiasm and knowledge was infectious. She was patient and provided so much insight into how different techniques are used without it being overwhelming. Not only that she was able to adapt techniques suit me. I saw so much progression in the lesson from starting by making a small olive bowl through to a vase by the end of it. Definitely recommend this to anyone starting out in the clay world and also people with years of experience. A day full of laughter and one you can take at your own pace. I will most certainly be back."

Claire reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"I did Rowena's one day course with my mum last month. We had such a lovely day. I was surprised by how much we managed to do in one session and we both got to make three pots on the wheel and another using a mold. Rowena was a great teacher and we had fun learning various techniques. We were both very pleased with our finished pots. I would definitely recommend this course as a excellent taster."

Joe reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"This was my first experience at throwing pots and Rowena was brilliant at teaching me the process from start to finish. She guided me through all of the basic techniques and I was thrilled that I managed to produce a good range of pots during the day. Rowena is an excellent teacher, her depth and breadth of knowledge gave me a superb insight into the pottery world. Needless to say, I am now hooked and will be continuing on my pottery journey of discovery. If you are looking for an idea for a ‘Staycation’ (or should that be ‘Claycation’) activity then I can highly recommend booking one of Rowena’s courses."

Trish reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"Lots of practice in throwing opportunities with useful tips."

Brian reviewed: Pottery taster course one-to-one in the South Downs

"Throwing pots with Rowena was so good that I went back for a second session. She is a really good teacher, explains things clearly, helps correct your technique and wobbly disasters in a friendly easy going way. What's especially nice is that she frequently checks that her way of explaining things works for you and adapts that style to suit you. My confidence grew really quickly, and I felt like I was making real progress. She has some lovely pottery on display with beautiful glazes. Can't wait to see how my pots have turned out after they've been fired. This has been a truly worthwhile experience. Thank you Rowena."

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Thankyou so much Brian for taking the time to write a positive review.Glad you enjoyed the making of more bowls.I'll be in touch when they are fired.Thanks again .Rowena"

Camilla & Jack reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"We booked a day pottery course with Rowena as our Christmas present to each other and couldn’t recommend it more! We loved how we got straight into throwing bowls as soon as we arrived and Rowena is a fantastic (and patient!) teacher. We spent the last few hours of the day making tiles and platters which is something that I have always wanted to do, and it was so interesting learning about all the coloured slips! We live locally so decided to come back and glaze our items which was so much fun, I’m so excited to see how they all turn out! Thanks so much Rowena!"

Skye reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"I was given Rowena's 3 day pottery course for my 30th birthday this year, and it was absolutely amazing. Rowena really knows her stuff and I felt like I learnt so much from her. She was patient and also gave me the freedom to give things a go, and the 3 days flew by. I loved every part of the course and would love to find a way to continue learning with Rowena in the future. I was really happy with how many different pieces I got to make and wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rowena and her courses to anyone."

Christine Bennett reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"I had a fantastic day in Rowena's studio on a one-to-one day course. I hadn't done any pottery for nearly 20 years and had never used a wheel, but Rowena is very patient, encouraging and great at explaining what to do (and giving a helping hand when needed!). I made 3 small bowls on the wheel and then spent the afternoon decorating a bowl. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to booking another day to practise the skills I learned."