Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

Bernice reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"Really enjoyed this course, and surprised myself by making three not too bad pots, thanks to Rowena’s step by step guide, and eternal patience. Would thoroughly recommend, even for complete beginners, like me, with very little innate creative talent ! "

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Hello Bernice, thank you for taking the time to write a review. Glad you and Nicky enjoyed your day course with me.Best of all ,I'm pleased you surprised yourselves with what you each achieved. Best wishes Rowena"

Nicki massingale reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"Abi and I had a fantastic day with you. We really enjoyed learning something new together and having your knowledge and experience in pottery throwing made our day a day to remember. Thank you so so much. We look forward to seeing our finished pieces. Happy days"

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Hello Nicki and Abi , thank you very much for taking the time to write a lovely review for me. So glad you enjoyed your day. Will be in touch when your pots and tiles are fired. Best wishes Rowena "

Debbie Starrs reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"We had a fabulous day with Rowena learning how to make pots on the potter's wheel in the morning, and moving on to designing and decorating shallow bowls in a mould in the afternoon. Rowena was extremely patient and encouraging and at the end of the day we had somehow managed to make some pottery that we could be proud of. We look forward to seeing our finished products when the come out of the kiln in a few weeks time - we highly recommend the experience!"

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Hello Debbie and Andy, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your day. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Rowena"

Dan reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"What an amazing day. Spent the morning with Rowena learning about throwing pots and hands on pot turning for my wife and I. The afternoon was spent creating a dish with rolled clay and decorating it. I would highly recommend this as either an experience to try something different, a way to spend more time with a loved one, or as a taster for a new hobby. Rowena was a great teacher also which made the day all the more interesting. We even get to keep our pots once they have dried out and been glazed. "

Rizpah reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"The best present ever in the last two decades. Watching my mum thoroughly enjoy the day from beginning to end. Rowena is an excellent teacher and made us feel comfortable and welcome. It was a joyful experience and exciting to learn how to use the wheel, would definitely go back to learn more! Alot of laughter. Thankyou so much"

Karen Young reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"Just spent a marvellous day yesterday, with my daughter, at Paddock Art Studios, being taught by Rowena. Although we have different levels of pottery experience, we both walked away thinking that we had learned a great deal. Rowena has years of experience and is a patient, kind teacher, with a great sense of humour. She is equally good at teaching beginner to intermediate and advanced. Thoroughly recommend!"

Pippa Ward reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"My husband booked this for me as a Birthday gift which had to be rescheduled due to my work commitments and Rowena was very accommodating to ensure we were able to attend. We had a fantastic day with Rowena who explained every step and was on hand the whole time to guide us to the point where we both threw a few bowls in the morning and we chose to continue on the potters wheel in the afternoon session also where we made small pourers and small vases. We chose our glaze finish from examples in the workshop and will collect them later. The course exceeded our expectations, whether an absolute beginner like my husband or a novice like myself Rowena was able to teach comprehensively each stage of the throw , positioning of hands and method though each stage. We were delighted with our end results and can’t thank Rowena enough. I would highly recommend this course with Rowena who will definitely not disappoint anyone who attends . We saw other students pieces which had been fired also and the quality was exceptional. I purchased a few pieces of Rowena pottery including a coffee mug for my daughter in law which she loved. Thank you Rowena for a wonderful experience "

Sarah reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"We had a lovely day with Rowena and had some very successful throwing. Rowena is a great tutor and we felt we had great support which helped us achieve some wonderful results. I would definitely recommend."

Petra Sharp reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"We had a wonderful day at Rowena's studio. I booked a one day course for myself and my husband. It was so nice to have such one to one training, as it really gave us the opportunity to get better at our technique. We managed to make quite a few bowls and vases. We can't wait to pick them up once they've been fired and glazed. Would definitely do it again and 100% if you want to have a go at throwing a pot! "

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

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

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

"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!"

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

"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."

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

"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 day for two in the South Downs National Park

"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."