Chris Greening Pottery reviews

Robyn reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We really enjoyed the lesson with Chris!! He was a great teacher, very patient and thorough. Can’t wait to pick up our bowls! We hope to do more!!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Robyn, Lovely to meet you and Charlotte yesterday and really pleased you enjoyed the session; you made and decorated some lovely pots. These are now drying nicely on the shelves and should be with you in a few weeks time; I'll be in contact to let you know when they are ready to collect. Best wishes, Chris."

Sarah Blakemore reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My daughter and I had a fabulous morning. Although neither of us had any experience whatsoever we were really pleased with the results. Chris is a knowledgeable and patient teacher and made us feel really welcome. Would definitely recommend. 😊"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the positive review Sarah - it's always nice to allay someone's fears that all they are going to end up with at the end of the session is a flopped mass of mush! Your pots are lovely! They're now drying nicely on the shelves and should be with you in a few weeks time. Best wishes, Chris."

Jenny C reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Sign up now! We had a thoroughly brilliant evening throwing two pots each with Chris in his studio. Chris is a clear, gentle and encouraging teacher and under his tuition we were both delighted with the results of our endeavours, which will be posted on to us after firing."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for such a lovely positive review Jenny. It was a very good session - some lovely pots made and thrown with "vigour"!! They are now drying nicely on the shelf and should be with you in 3-4 weeks time. Best wishes, Chris."

Helen reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"A really fun experience and a memorable day! Chris was brilliant at teaching us (from scratch!) and being very patient with all our questions and inexperience. A fantastic, well run course. Can’t wait to see our final pottery pieces in a few weeks 😊 "

Hannah Bowman reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Had a great first time experience on the wheel! Chris explained everything really clearly, was extremely knowledgeable and just generally a lovely guy. We both managed to make a couple of decent looking pots with no disasters, which I was amazed at! And to get them decorated in the time too was an added bonus. Would highly recommend paying Chris a visit. "

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for your lovely review Hannah - it's always lovely when people get stuck into the lesson and have a project in mind. Your pots have actually had their first (biscuit) firing and are waiting to come out of the kiln, get their transparent glaze and have their second firing; they should be ready in a couple of weeks. Best wishes, Chris "

Mark reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My wife and I attended a pottery throwing session with Chris, and we had a fantastic time. Chris is a natural teacher, and a very friendly chap. He welcomed us in and despite us both being complete novices, soon had us producing our pots and bowls. Highly recommend this very enjoyable experience!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for such a lovely review Mark - it's always great when people get stuck into the process. With the warm weather and the excellent way you threw your pots they have already had their first (biscuit) firing and just started their second glaze firing so will be ready very soon for you to collect! Best wishes, Chris. "

Jean Knight reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"This was bought as a gift for myself and my daughter. I would recommend the experience. Chris took us through step by step and then repeated it when necessary. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. He made it a very positive activity. We are waiting for our works of art to be ready for collection."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review and recommendation to others Jean. It's always lovely seeing people adapt existing craft skills to pottery and you definitely showed that. Some very nice pots thrown and decorated which are drying nicely on the shelves awaiting the first of their two firings. They should be with you in about 3 weeks time if we can get some warmer weather to dry them first! Best wishes, Chris."

Eleanor reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My mum and I went on this course together and it was really enjoyable. Chris is brilliant in his role and he made it an enjoyable and successful experience."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Really lovely session, thanks for taking the time to give such a positive review. Some very nice pots thrown and decorated - very good dexterity being on show! Your pots are drying nicely on the shelves and I expect to be with you in the next 3-4 weeks. Best wishes, Chris."

Louise reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Chris is an excellent teacher, he is patient and taught the lesson at the right pace for us so we had success! We had an introduction to using the potters wheel and successfully made small but perfectly formed dishes! :-) we will definitely be back for another lesson"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely comments Louise. You both made some great pots and the decoration went on with vigour which is always fun to see! They are now drying nicely and will be ready in a few weeks time when the kiln gods have done their work on them. Best wishes, Chris. "

Ellis & Lucie reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We had such an amazing time with Chris! This was our first ever pottery experience and we both loved it and are completely hooked! Chris was incredible, super helpful and made us feel so welcome and at complete ease. We collected our pieces we had thrown and decorated today and cannot believe how well they’ve come out! Super happy! We would recommend anyone to give it a go, it is so much fun and so rewarding. We have the pottery bug! Thank you so much Chris, you were fab! "

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Oh my goodness, such a lovely review Ellis & Lucie; I'm still blushing! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the session, how I approached it and particularly that your session produced such lovely pots. It is also lovely when a taster session such as the one you did opens up a door to a new creative possibility for people; I hope you do consider trying out ceramics in it's widest sense. Many thanks again for the lovely review, it was a pleasure meeting you both. Best wishes, Chris."

David Harbon reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Excellent experience all round. Chris was great, warm and very welcoming. My wife had always wanted to use the potters wheel and she wasn’t disappointed. We have talked about going back in the New Year and doing the longer session. Looking forward to that."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review David. Great session, interesting chat about all sorts of things. Your pots are drying nicely and should be going into the kiln for the first of their two firings next week. I shall be in touch soon. Best wishes Chris"

Lucy reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We had a lovely time and Chris is a great instructor. Looking forward to picking up our creations. "

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Lucy. Some lovely pots made and decorated; all drying nicely and will be going into the kiln for their two firings soon. I'll be in touch to discuss reuniting them with you soon. Best wishes, Chris."

Tony Lee reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"The whole afternoon was very enjoyable...we were carefully guided and congratulated, even when the pot collapsed Fully recommended for all adults, whether talented or not"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review Tony. Your pots are drying nicely ready for their two firings. I don't recall a collapsed pot! There may have been one "prototype" that had a "relaxed" attitude..... Best wishes Chris "

Katy reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Chris is an absolutely brilliant teacher. The whole day was fun and engaging. I am a complete novice but really felt I could get to grips with what I was being taught. His studio is fantastic with lots of great pottery for sale. Both him and his wife are very welcoming into their home and all in all I had a lovely day. I came away with a couple of my own made pieces!! I would definitely go again!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"What a lovely review Katy - many thanks. Some really excellent pots created which reflects your existing expertise in woodwork translated into a meticulous approach to the work created. A really nice day working with clay. Best wishes, Chris. "

Liz Price reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My friend Helen and I attended Chris' pottery course a week ago and it was brilliant. Chris gave us a fabulous demonstration with easy to follow steps. We managed to make 3 pots each we're really looking forward to getting the fired pots back. "

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Liz, Many thanks for such a positive message - some lovely pots made which have been drying well in the current heatwave and have already had their first firing. They'll soon be going into the kiln for their second (glaze) firing; I'll be in touch soon to reunite them with you! Best wishes, Chris."

Max reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Fantastic and fun session, booked it for my girlfriend's birthday. Absolutely loved it, Chris was very helpful, explained a lot of the processes easily and made us feel very welcome to the craft. Would definitely go again, and highly recommend to others Thanks!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Max, Many thanks for your kind words; some great pots made which are drying nicely and waiting for their first of their two firings. I shall be in touch soon to reunite them with you. Best wishes, Chris."

Ian D reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Picked up my finished items today, thank you Chris for an excellent experience. The course was booked by my wife as part of my birthday gift having been an avid watcher of the great pottery throw down, I was a little nervous to say the least as watching and doing are polls apart but Chris settled me on arrival. Once Chris had gone through the usual health and safety as required, he started with a run through work piece as an example then my turn. I am reasonably practical and with Chris’s guidance and encouragement I worked through 4 various pot forms, including the final glazing. They look fantastic and my wife now has them on show. Thanks for the experience, an extremely skilled and knowledgeable tutor."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Ian, Many thanks for your kind words; really pleased that you enjoyed the experience and weren't daunted by the various processes - and it shows in the lovely pots you made! I'm particularly pleased that you are using the pots! It's sad to hear when pots get shoved into a cupboard never to be seen again, particularly when they are good pots with a purpose and a life to lead. Best wishes, Chris."

Rosie reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Excellent pottery class for first timers. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend. Thanks Chris"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Rosie; lovely, lively session with lots of great pots made and good fun had in the process. Your pots are drying nicely and will be with you in a few weeks time. I'll be in touch just as they are coming out of the kiln from their second (glaze) firing. Best wishes, Chris."

Tia reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We booked as a surprise for Mother’s day, we were all beginners and the experience was fantastic! Chris is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, he helped all four of us to make lovely sets of pottery. I would highly recommend to anyone who’s ever considered giving it a go, it’s extremely therapeutic and a good experience with others - we had our own pottery throwdown!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review Tia - it was a lovely session and yes, you all made some great pots and then gave them some really good decorating with the slips. Your pots are drying nicely in the kiln and will be ready for collection in a few weeks time. Best wishes, Chris."

Hollie reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"I bought this course as a gift for my mum, who had never thrown on the wheel before. Chris guided us through each step prior to giving it a go ourselves. I really enjoyed seeing my mum having a great time, Chris was also really helpful with anything we were unsure about. We were super excited to get our finished products back, which we did today and they are fab. It's lovely to have something tangible to take away from a fun experience together. The studio was a little chilly but the cup of tea warmed our hands up before getting to work!"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for such a lovely review Hollie. It's especially nice that you and your mum were able to enjoy the experience together. Hope your pots get lots of use - they came out really well. Best wishes, Chris."

Phil Ward reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"This was a surprise treat for my wife and I thought that it made a great experience. Chris is a great tutor, balancing the right level of technique and informality to make it a really worthwhile session. He has excellent facilities with good equipment and everything that you need ready to go in order to maximise your time making and learning. Really looking forward to collecting our final pieces in a few weeks once fired. Would recommend this to anyone without hesitation and would happily book back in as it was a great experience."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for such positive feedback Phil; very much appreciated. Your pots are drying nicely waiting for their first firing. You can start to plan that tapas evening for a couple of weeks time! I'll be in touch soon. Best wishes, Chris."

Estelle Hackett reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We booked a family pottery session with Chris, what a lovely experience we all had. Chris is clearly very knowledgeable, experienced and patient he provided us all with confidence that we could come away with three pieces of hand made pottery. All of us absolute beginners made three very unique pieces. Looking forward to returning to pick up our items once fired, he has sparked a desire with our children to take pottery up as a hobby."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Estelle. Many thanks for the lovely review. Really pleased you all enjoyed the session and that there may even be interest in pushing it further as a hobby - what a wonderful endorsement! Your pots have just come out from their first (biscuit) firing, had a transparent glaze applied to them to bring out the patterns and colours from the slips you decorated the pots with and, will be going back into the kiln to bring those colours to life mid next week. Get the tapas evening planned, I'll be in touch towards the end of next week to arrange collection. Best wishes, Chris."

Richard Carpenter reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"A fantastic course! I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife in 2020 and took us until August to finally go due to the Pandemic. My wife has wanted to try making some pottery for sometime after watching the Great Pottery Throw down so this seemed like the perfect gift (and we weren't disappointed) Chris sent plenty of information about how to prepare for the course and also information on the extra COVID precautions taken place. When we arrived we were offered a warm drink and shown through to the workshop. Chris then walked us through all the safety information and gave a quick but detailed demo on how to make a few different shapes. It sounded quite difficult at first, though Chris made it sound easy, and when it came to our turn to have a go he walked us through each step again before letting us get on with it. We ended up with a few pots and bowls which we then decorated using a variety of techniques before leaving them to dry with collection / delivery to be arranged in a few weeks time. The time flew by and we both found the experience very fun and relaxing. I would recommend this to anyone and would seriously consider doing another one of the courses on offer. Thank you Chris for a lovely morning, and we're very excited to see how our pots turn out."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Richard, Many thanks for such a wonderful review - it is really appreciated. Really great session and I'm very pleased it lived up to your expectations. It's always nice to know that the effort put in to explain and demonstrate comes across in the way intended so your comment relating to that is particularly appreciated. Your pots are drying nicely so I'll be in contact in a few weeks time. Thanks again for taking the time to send feedback. Best wishes, Chris"

Hazel reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Oh my goodness - this was so much fun! Chris is such a lovely chap and such a good teacher. I suspected that this would be a laugh but possibly a bit disastrous. But with Chris’ guidance, we each ended up with a few very respectable dishes - though we will have to wait a couple of weeks now to see if they make it through the firing! I had some ideas in mind that I had emailed to Chris in advance and he had taken the time to think about how to achieve what I was after and come up with some great ideas. I wholeheartedly recommend taking the workshop if you are in the area."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Hazel, Many thanks for the great review and particularly the heads up on what you would like to achieve - some very nice shallow dishes that fit very well with what we tend to make in the classes but with the added twist of an interesting sgraffito design. Really pleased that you found it such fun; it's lovely when people thrown themselves into the process. Your pots are drying nicely (particularly in this heat!) and will be going into the kiln for the first of their firings next week. I'll be in touch soon. Thanks again for the booking. Best wishes, Chris."

Nigel Graham reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"A really enjoyable 1 1/2 hours. Chris was excellent at showing and telling us what to do to make tapas dishes. A friendly chap, with a well stocked studio, he made it look so easy. At the end of the lesson we’d both made 3 or 4 dishes each.....and had glazed them too. I recommend that anyone should have a go...it’s great fun, and quite therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Looking forward to collecting the fruits of our labour in a few weeks time :)"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Nigel, many thanks for the lovely review and particularly pleased that you found it a therapeutic and interesting session; a chance to just get immersed in something a bit different for a while. Your pots are drying nicely (particularly in this heat!) and will be going into the kiln for the first of their firings next week. I'll be in touch soon. Thanks again for the booking. Best wishes, Chris."