8-week Ceramics Course

Recent reviews of 8-week Ceramics Course

• 5/5 from Melanie Knight, attended May 2026: Lovely time had with Beth, was able to learn at my own pace and decide where I wanted my focus to be. Loved it so much have signed up again.
• 5/5 from Kay, attended May 2026: My second ceramics course at Brenley and I am hooked! I feel encouraged to give anything a go, Beth is a great teacher. The rest of the group are lovely. I have left with so many pieces I am proud of.
• 5/5 from Diana Cairns and Belinda Human, attended May 2026: My mother has now completed 3 8-week session and each has been fun and unique. Beth does a terrific job meeting each participant where they are both physically and artistically and has been welcoming to other visiting family members who have joined for a single session class. She has projects for complete new comers (one of sons completed two mugs for uni and the other a lovely bowl) but also advises amazing, more technical work of more advanced potters. Additionally the space is wonderful - light and airy - and other class members convivial. Can't recommend highly enough.
• 5/5 from Nicola Janes, attended Mar 2026: I signed up for this class to try something new and meet new people. The teacher is amazing and I have learned so much in the eight weeks. The atmosphere is relaxing and nothing feels rushed. I look forward to coming every week and have already signed up for the next course. The tutor is patient, supportive and experienced. She teaches each skill in a logical way, explaining the whys and wherefores, encouraging us to let our creativity flow. She demonstrates the difference methods in an easy to follow way and has a positive and attentive attitude which has boosted me to produce items I would have never thought I could make! The class is a real safe space to explore pottery and I highly recommend it. Plus it is in a stunning location and the studio is gorgeous and extremely well equipped.
• 5/5 from Victoria Bignell, attended Mar 2026: I loved every second. Beth is a fantastic teacher - enthusiastic and full of humour - and my fellow potters were a very lovely chilled bunch. Sadly I cannot sign up for the next 8-week course and I will miss my wonderful Wednesday therapy sessions - making pots really is therapy. I shall continue to scribble ideas until I can come along again.
• 5/5 from Diana Cairns and Belinda Human, attended Mar 2026: Wonderful class in a bright and airy space. I appreciate the balance between learning new techniques and yet allowing students to work at their own pace.
• 5/5 from Pam McHale, attended Jan 2026: After a break from pottery had a taster day with Beth. It was great, came away with an amazing jug and my pottery mojo back. Just completed my first course and it was exceptional. Learnt more in the course than learnt in a years worth before and so eager to learn more. Venue is lovely, well equipped and conducive to learning and creative time. Beth is a great teacher, she makes you work but leads you through the processes and is responsive to your own ideas. A real creative experience
• 5/5 from Carol, attended Oct 2025: Loved this course.Beth is an excellent teacher and potter. I came with several ideas and she listened and supported me to do what I wanted, with the perfect combination of teaching (about clay), explanation of different options to achieve my aims, as well as leaving me to be as creative as I wanted. I have already booked another term. Thanks Beth
• 5/5 from Carol Finn, attended Sep 2025: This is a well equipped studio with a great atmosphere. Beth is a brilliant sculptor and a great teacher, sharing her knowledge and experience with us.
• 5/5 from Melissa Garnier, attended Sep 2025: Really helpful and creative teacher. A very interesting term exploring new shapes and combinations of glazes
• 5/5 from Jonathan Lewell, attended Sep 2025: Excellent creative tutoring with plenty of fun. In a lovely location. Definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Rachael Coker, attended Sep 2025: The course is excellent, great guidance at your own pace. The venue is beautiful and it's a lovely ambience with the other learners. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Rachel Marchant, attended May 2025: Wonderful teachers in a welcoming and well-equipped studio. The intro course teaches you all the basics (slab work, coiling, throwing, and decoration including slip work, glazing). Really good value for money and a great way to discover if pottery is for you. Lots of class day and time options too.
• 5/5 from Izzy James, attended May 2025: An extremely friendly atmosphere with the loveliest scenery. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in pottery, from beginner to advanced it’s a wonderful space to practice and just enjoy clay
• 5/5 from Jonathan Lewell, attended May 2025: Beautiful location, surrounded by farmland, so relaxing. Creating in a fun relaxed atmosphere with excellent tuition.
• 5/5 from Susie, attended May 2025: Pottery classes Lovely surroundings and large well equipped studio and facilities. Very friendly and welcoming with lots of support in all aspects of learning about pottery