Siramik reviews

Callum reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"The course is amazing. I got the day experience as a birthday present for the girlfriend and now I’m into pottery. Although I only did the 1 day course. I am considering doing the lessons when work gives me some time off. The venue has amazing views and easy to find (with the helpful instructions). The experience alone is worth it, but I can’t wait to bring my pots back. I can’t recommend it enough. "

Siramik responded:

"Hello Callum, Wasn't it a fun day! The course should really come with a health warning because if you get hooked on pottery, you might well be building yourself a studio for your potter's wheel and kiln. Thank you for your kind words, I always hope that participants of the courses get the best of me and try to convey a bit of my passion onto my students. Now it will be waiting for the pots to dry and be fired. Thank you again for the morning companion."

Isabelle phillips reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Had a marvellous class. Good fun. I will recommend this to friends. I will go again."

Siramik responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, yes, you did have lots of fun and your lovely pots are a great proof of that. As a teacher it is lovely to see your wonderful results, you were grasping the concept of throwing pots really well. Thank you for sharing the morning with us."

Nicky reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Brilliant half day course with Yoka. Learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Very informative, but also very adaptive for right and left handiness, plus very accommodating for mine and my daughter's disabilities. Would recommend anyone to have a go. Stunning setting."

Jo Marshall reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I had a wonderful morning on the introduction to pottery course. Yoka is so warm and welcoming and an excellent teacher. I was amazed by how much I made during the session. It was so relaxing and I can’t wait to have another go! "

Peter reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I was bought a half day course for my 80th birthday as it was something I have always wanted to try and my goodness I had a fantastic time and my respect has gone up for potters. Yoka was a marvellous and very patient teacher for this complete novice. I would 100% recommend anyone who wants to try pottery to book with Yoka, you won’t regret it "

Siramik responded:

"Hello Peter, Thank you very much for your kind words about the teaching and the course, I try to send a little bit of my passion to participants to show them what is possible. You were a lovely participant and got the feeling of the clay quite quickly. Just have a look at the results of those pots!! Thank you for your company that morning."

Zoe reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"A fantastic pottery workshop! I really enjoyed the experience and found Yoko to be so welcoming and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this workshop highly enough, thank you! "

Siramik responded:

"Thank you Zoe, you were both very apt with the clay and very soon got the hang of centring and creating cylinders Thank you for your company that morning, you were great students."

Nikki & David Rabjohns reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Wonderful half day with Yoka. Brilliant teacher. Yoka has such a passion for her art and she makes the session a lovely learning experience. Fascinating to hear about the properties of different pottery …stoneware, clay, porcelain etc and then to experience working with the clay and making our own pots ! Can’t wait to see them glazed. It’s a much more complex process than we could have imagined. Thank you Yoka "

Victoria reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I booked a half day course at Siramik hoping to learn a few of the basics of pottery. The morning just flew by with Yoka and a small group of fellow potters... educational, entertaining and more than anything a real insight into what it takes to 'throw a pot'....the opportunity to be a little creative was a bonus after just a few hours! The studio was in a beautiful location and Yoka is passionate about her craft....would definitely recommend."

Kayleigh reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"A wonderful experience in the most beautiful peaceful location. I would highly recommend a session learning pottery with Yoka, she's an amazing teacher and made us feel at ease. We can't wait to return to pick up our pots! "

Iona reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Fantastic introduction to pottery! Yoka is a an excellent and enthusiastic teacher."

Siramik responded:

"Hello Iona, thank you for your enthusiastic participation. You are a good student and made such good progress. A budding potter! "

Lore reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I've been wanting to try turning pots since I was a little kid, and it turned out exactly as much fun as I'd always hoped. Yoka is an excellent teacher, quick to show you how and when you're going wrong, but patient and kind even when you keep making the same errors. I'm already thinking about joining her 10 week course. "

Siramik responded:

"Hello Lore, thank you, yourappreciation of the course is much valued. I loved teaching you and your progress was fabulous. Hope to see you soon again. Kind regards, Yoka from Siramik pottery "

Cat reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I'm so happy I attended this course. Yoka's an excellent teacher, both when she was instructing us in some of the theory behind ceramic making and when showing us the practical side. We got a lot of hands-on experience in a short time and learned a lot... and there's something very satisfying about looking at a row of clay pots and thinking "I made that!". The location is lovely and Yoka's warmth and good humour make this a thoroughly brilliant experience. Would recommend to anyone. "

Siramik responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Cat, you are great students. The progress you made was fantastic and you had a good feeling for the clay. Thank you. Yoka from Siramik pottery "

Avril Scott reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I intend the 4 hr course today and I throughly enjoyed. Yoka was very informative and very patient. She talked us through everything, helped us along and I ended up with an actual bowl, which I’m amazed at, seeing as I have never done this before. I would totally recommend this course. "

Wesley Dykes reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"All good fun tutor very informative and very patient would highly recommend "

Cerys reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Me and my family attended the 4 hour course. There were 4 in party altogether and Yoka was wonderful. Very engaging and had so much patience. Yoka explained everything step by step to make this a amazing course. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough."

Jakki Robbins reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"This course was a wonderful introduction to pottery throwing. A warm welcome and excellent hands on instruction. Can’t wait to try my hand at some more pottery. Thank you Yoka for a brilliant morning."

Siramik responded:

"And thank you too for being such a wonderful student. The morning went well and you made great progress seeing all the wonderful pots you made. Keep potting!"

Sian and Sue reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Thoroughly enjoyed our half day course with Yoka. We were complete beginners but left feeling hooked and wanting to do more courses in future. Yoka is a lovely, welcoming person and an excellent constructive teacher! We will definitely be back! Thanks again!"

Siramik responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, we had fun, didn't we! And learning a great skill in the meantime. See you soon."

Bert Rodgers reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Top experience - learnt so much! Would definitely recommend it."

Siramik responded:

"Hello Bert, thank you for your kind words, you were both great students too. Your pots are nicely drying and just a bit longer before they are ready!"

Bianca reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Yoka is as wonderful a teacher as she is a host. She was on hand to help us over the phone with directions to her studio and there to greet us on arrival to her charming , comfortable and cosy accommodation which we made use of the night before our half day morning pottery course. As a result we were able to make the most of the delicious continental breakfast in our room before strolling next door to her charming, light and airy studio. The pottery course exceeded our expectations and left us wanting more. The four of us worked side by side on our wheels with one to one patient, expert teaching which was very well equipped for every eventuality. I would highly recommend this accommodation and course and can’t wait to return for more. Thank you Yoka."

Siramik responded:

"Hello Bianca, Thank you for all your kind words about the course and the accommodation. We here at Siramik try to make the experience for our participants one that gives an initiative to do more and to show that with the right technique, you can make great pots. Many thanks. Now it is waiting for the pots to be fired and glazed!"

Jason reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Wonderful experience! Highly recommend if you are interested in pottery. Yoka is super friendly and she will teach you everything about pottery. Thank you Yoka. We will definitely come back and join another lesson in the future."

Jemma Walker reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"What a fantastic morning with Yoka. Despite the appalling weather outside I was greeted with a warm friendly welcome to this bright and beautiful studio. Yoka covered everything from clay preparation and basic techniques on the wheel through to the forming of bowls and a vase! She was calm, patient and has a brilliant way of teaching that not only builds your confidence but also injects her own passion into your pieces. I would thoroughly recommend this course to everyone, whether you have a basic knowledge or like me you are a complete beginner, Yoka will guide you through the process with ease. Thank you for a wonderful morning!"

Siramik responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, you were a great student and definitely have a feeling for the clay and throwing as your work showed. Now.... keep potting!!!!"

Juliette reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Had a lovely morning with daughter and mum, excellent tuition, Yoke is a great and calm tutor. We all produced a number of more than passable pots. Almost a mindfulness quality to the course"

Philipa Kohly reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I would definitely recommend the half-day class to both beginners and experienced potters. I came to the class with previous experience (I had in the past made pottery and even thrown pots on the potters wheel) and all I wanted was a reminder of how it's done - correctly. Being a professional potter Yoka was great as she gave every consideration to how a beginner may feel working on the wheel for the first time, while also giving me the attention I was after. Her instructions were very clear and I was amazed to see that every student made at least one pot very successfully by the end of the 3 hr session. I was encouraged to pay attention to my posture in order not to put strain onto my shoulders, back, arms, hands and wrists - unnecessarily. Old habits die hard (even after 10 Years!) but I came away with exactly what I was hoping for - a reintroduction to throwing in the correct manner. Thank you Yoka."

Siramik responded:

"Hello Philipa, thank you for your kind words. The participants and you made at least 5 good pots during the 4 hour session from 9.30am till 1.30pm. It was lovely to see your experience with the clay already and you progressed well. Now it is waiting for those lovely pots!"

Kathi reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Yoka was warm and welcoming and very informative. The class was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish!"

Derek & Lynne Campbell reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"What a fantastic way to pass 4 hours, this treat was a gift from my daughter 2 years ago, covid obviously got in the way. Trying something different was the idea and what a good one. From the first minute, Yoka makes you welcome, we and 4 others were educated on the various clays available and their origins before a brief understanding of glazes and finishes, both entertaining and educational. Nobody in the group had any experience of "throwing" a pot but after a demonstration from Yoka and a slow, stage by stage attempt ourselves, with lots of one-to-one help from Yoka we all managed to get something resembling a pot on our wheels. Quite a sensation of actually achieving something. We went on to make 3 further pots, generally, each attempt being better than the last actually started shaping them!!!! A really fun, informative morning. Yoka is delightful, a great teacher and as others have noted a Master (can I use that term) Potter, her beautiful work on display and for sale is a testament to her skill. A great morning out, suitable for all ages, highly recommended"

Siramik responded:

"Hello Derek and Lynne, thank you so much for your review, much appreciated. The course was made successful because of you. Great students and learning a great skill which your lovely pots are an legacy off. Now waiting till they are fired and glazed. Won't be long. Thank you."