Having been given a piece of clay when I was 6 years old, I knew what I wanted to do. My dad thought I needed a "proper job" and I became a secretary. Soon I wanted to go back to college and study for my degree. A local pottery offered me a job as a thrower and after several years employed I was able to and given the opportunity to open my own studio. Teaching and sharing my knowledge about clay and all its workings on the potter's wheel and hand building are now paramount to Siramik.
"I purchased this course for my partner at Christmas. He thoroughly enjoyed his pottery experience and spent all night afterwards looking at potters wheels!
Yoka is a fantastic, patient and welcoming instructor. An asset to the art.
My partner would be very interested in attending another class. *****"
Siramik responded:
"Hello, thank you for your kind words about the half day course on the potter's wheel. Yes, your partner was enjoying the course and made some good pots during the morning. Progression of skill was great to see and the "proof was in the pudding". Thank you for taking part, keep potting."
"I booked this half day course for my partners birthday with not much interest for myself. But I had the best day at Yoka’s workshop. She is an excellent teacher and really guides you through the day. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants a great day out and to gain a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time. Yoka was brilliant and she is a brilliant potter. Her work is on display in the workshop.
As for the day itself, you gain some background into the various techniques, then you make around 4 or 5 different pots. Highly recommend "
Siramik responded:
"Hello Barry,
Thank you very much for your kind words, participants indeed come in with a question mark and walk away at the end of the course with a big smile on their face! You were lovely students and the proof is in the pudding of the amount of wonderful pots you made. Now.... it is waiting till they are all fired. Thank you for your company during the course, it was my pleasure."
"Found this experience far better than I thought I might! Yoka is a lovely teacher, very clear with her instructions. You learn about the clay and some of the process at the start which I appreciated. Then onto throwing the 4 or 5 pots, each one becoming slightly easier. Reflecting on the morning afterwards, realised that it's Yoka herself who really delivers such a fun and inspiring morning. I'm not surprised her full courses are well booked in advance! I want to do it again!! "
"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."
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