Wheel-Throwing Pottery Taster Workshop

Recent reviews of Wheel-Throwing Pottery Taster Workshop

• 5/5 from Nadia O’Rourke, attended Oct 2026: Absolutely fantastic class! Loved every minute of it, Aurelie what’s fantastically patient and really welcoming, she explained every step and was lovely to work with. We did a two hour taster workshop, and managed to make a tapas plate and a bowl in that time. For someone who isn’t crafty at all, I’m really impressed with what I made,.Aurelie It’s an amazing teacher and I would highly recommend her.
• 5/5 from Esther Dudek, attended Oct 2026: Really great workshop, excellent teaching with plenty of support. I'm pleased with the two things I made and hope to return for future workshops.
• 5/5 from Karen Lee-McGurk, attended Oct 2026: Excellent class, really enjoyed it. Our teacher was fabulous. Very good value for money. Thank you x
• 5/5 from Georgina Higgins, attended Oct 2026: Aurélie was such a good teacher and explained everything perfectly each step of the way. We really enjoyed our pottery afternoon and can't wait to pick up our pieces that we made ️ Would recommend to anyone
• 5/5 from Cathie Brotherstone, attended Oct 2026: Great experience with our excellent and very patient teacher Aurelie. She guided us through the importance of centering our clay and on to make a plate and bowl. Lovely coffee shop to wait in, parking, whilst free, was a bit limited. Overall a brilliant Christmas present.
• 5/5 from Gergana Marfitt, attended Sep 2026: I really enjoyed the class and I am looking forward to another session!
• 5/5 from Karen Pecsvaradi, attended Aug 2026: Great location and perfect studio for sessions. Made a tapas plate and small bowl following excellwnt tuition. Explanations were clear and structured. Friendly and helpful to out me at ease immediately. This is 100% recommended.
• 5/5 from Alana Barton, attended Aug 2026: Aurelie is such a good teacher, friendly, helpful and supportive as we followed her clear instructions. We had a great afternoon learning how to make and create our plate and bowl.
• 5/5 from Daniel Ellison, attended Aug 2026: The teacher was incredibly friendly and patient and the class was a lot of fun - I would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Diana Williams, attended Jul 2026: What an enjoyable afternoon! Aurelie was such a lovely instructor. Her clear instructions and demonstrations enabled us to achieve something that looked like a plate and a bowl. She was extremely patient, encouraging and empathetic when things didn’t quite go to plan. So glad we did it. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Taylor Buckley, attended Jul 2026: I was really nervous about going as I went solo but honestly one of the best things I did in so glad I went the environment is so friendly and welcoming
• 5/5 from Barbara Derecka, attended Jul 2026: Everything well explained in a very friendly atmosphere. Great spemt 2 hours.
• 5/5 from Gail Whelan, attended Jul 2026: This taster class was thoroughly enjoyable, our teacher Aurélie was very patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Le Jean Whyte, attended Jun 2026: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant beginner’s pottery course – highly recommended! This was my very first time trying pottery, and it couldn’t have gone better. The teacher was absolutely amazing – dead patient, so kind, and took all the time needed to explain every single step carefully and clearly. She never rushed anything, showed me exactly what to do whenever I got stuck, and made the whole experience relaxed and such great fun. Perfect for total beginners like me – if you’re thinking of going, go to her! ✨
• 5/5 from Chavi Bhatnagar, attended Jun 2026: Aurelia was simply lovely! Warm, funny, professional, great at teaching. It was my first dip into the world of pottery and I am glad to have found her class for the experience. It was group of 4- the perfect size. I am looking forward to picking up my plate and bowel in around 6 weeks time :) Thankyou for this wonderful experience
• 5/5 from Shaun Findlay, attended Jun 2026: My partner and I did the beginners class for her birthday and we both absolutely loved it Aurélie was amazing and so sweet Great teacher and very patient with everyone and made sure we all had some lovely plates and bowls at the end
• 5/5 from Heather Lennox, attended Jun 2026: Aurelie was a brilliant teacher. We had a really good time and I'm impressed with how our bowls and plates turned out! Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Helen Bowhay, attended Jun 2026: Aurelia was so welcoming and really helpful throughout the workshop. I had never thrown pottery before but I had so much fun.
• 5/5 from Emma Harrison, attended Jun 2026: What a treat, a new experience for me and I absolutely loved it. My teacher was great, very thorough and descriptive, she structured the session perfectly for complete beginners. Her supportive manner made me feel very confident. I accomplished much more than I thought I would in the time. I can’t wait to do more!
• 5/5 from Matt Dean, attended Jun 2026: Bought as a wedding anniversary gift. Great experience. Aurelie was very accommodating, a lot of fun, patient and knowledgable. Helped us to make some lovely items and would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Paulette Robinson, attended Jun 2026: This was really great, I learnt the basics of wheel throwing in a small very friendly class. Aurélie was very patient and extremely helpful I would certainly recommend it for any novice potters
• 5/5 from Hannah Robinson, attended May 2026: Aurelie's class was fantastic. Her communication before the class including reminders were great and we found the location easy to find with parking outside. We grabbed a lovely coffee and cannoli downstairs in the Cafe and went upstairs for a 2 hour taster class having never used a wheel before. I bought this as a Mother's Day gift for my Mum, who has always wanted to try throwing on a wheel. Aurelie was welcoming, a patient teacher who we found to be very positive and helpful. We made two items and can't believe how good they turned out. We are looking forward to seeing them dried and glazed ina. few weeks and are hoping to attend another class in the future together. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Rhiannon Osborne, attended May 2026: Great class for beginners, very clear and supportive instructor, you learn some core skills and make two pieces of pottery!
• 5/5 from Yvonne Hattin, attended May 2026: Such a fun class, Aurelie was a great teacher, really enthusiastic & very patient. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Calum Edge, attended May 2026: Excellent taster session with a brilliant teacher at Aura Ceramics in Liverpool. Only 4 people per class so everyone gets plenty of focus and direct support. Having never thrown pottery on a wheel before, I didn’t think I would’ve any good, but we made a tapas plate and a small bowl (option for a cup instead of the bowl) and will find out in a few weeks how well I did once they’ve been dried, fired and glazed. Booking was easy, and we plan on booking more classes directly with Aurélie. Really enjoyable evening. If you are considering booking, do it! You won’t be disappointed.
• 5/5 from Isobel Swan, attended Apr 2026: Had a great time in the class - Aurelie was a great teacher and went at a pace everyone could follow. She was also there to help it anything went long in the way. We will definitely be back for more classes in the future.
• 5/5 from Alexandra Papakonstantinou, attended Apr 2026: Aurellie was absolutely the best teacher anyone could ask for. We had a blast and we found a new hobby to love. Thank you Aurelie for the attention, passion and love you poured into this class.
• 5/5 from Neil Salters, attended Apr 2026: We were really looking forward to the class and it was better than we hoped it would be! Aurelie (teacher) was geat. Our fellow students were great. The two hours flew by. Great, great, great!
• 5/5 from Karen Reese, attended Apr 2026: This pottery throwing class was a surprise gift, and it completely lived up to expectations. We’d been wanting to try it for ages and the small group made it feel relaxed and personal. Aurélie is a wonderful teacher - patient, encouraging and clearly very skilled. It was also surprisingly calming, almost meditative. We were thrilled with the pots we created (far better than expected!) and can’t wait to collect them. It’s definitely left us wanting more - such a fun and rewarding class. We’d highly recommend this taster session and will definitely be back.
• 5/5 from Ella, attended Apr 2026: Aurelie was a fantastic teacher and was very patient and gentle with her approach. She was friendly and we had a really fun time. The class was small which meant we felt we got the perfect amount of support to leave having made two products each. We'd absolutely love to do another class!
• 5/5 from Amber-Page Moss, attended Apr 2026: We really enjoyed this class! I got this as a present for my grandad as he has always wanted to try using a pottery wheel. He said that the time just flew over for him as he was so focused and having lots of fun. The instructor, Sophie, gave very helpful demonstrations, explanations and encouragement. She struck a great balance between letting us try things ourselves and stepping in to help when we really needed it. I am heavily pregnant and I eventually got too tired to lean over the wheel and push the clay; Sophie was particularly perceptive in seeing that I just wasn't able to do it anymore and needed help, which I appreciated. We also liked the venue, it was very bright with natural light. We are looking forward to seeing our finished pieces!
• 5/5 from Shauna, attended Mar 2026: Such a fantastic taster session! The teacher is so knowledgeable and kind, we had a great time making a bowel and a plate. Would definitely recommend and even inspired to continue pottery classes.
• 5/5 from Mavis Sellers, attended Mar 2026: Brilliant experience. Our teacher was lovely, so patient.
• 5/5 from Kayleigh Beresford, attended Mar 2026: My mum, aunty and I had a great time in this class. Sophie was a brilliant instructor and we all had a really great laugh! We have a few weeks to wait for the firing and glazing but I cannot wait to see the results. Already looking at booking a follow up class. Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Nicolle Brussels, attended Mar 2026: Absolutely loved making pottery in this class. The teacher was brilliant at showing and explaining what to do and how to fix our mistakes. She was incredibly patient. I had long nails and she helped me work around that. We made a perfect plate and mug and got to pick our own glazes. I would definitely recommend this experience to everyone.
• 5/5 from Ian Wilkins, attended Mar 2026: Had a really great time, the teaching aspect was spot on, positive and encouraging from start to finish.
• 5/5 from Claire Osborne, attended Mar 2026: Brilliant fun! Was nervous before the class but completely put at ease and everything demonstrated in easy chunks. 100% recommended.
• 5/5 from Eileen Donaghey, attended Mar 2026: Aurelie was welcoming and delivered the session in a reassuring manner. She explained and demonstrated each step clearly with logical progression. The session was at exactly the right pace. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend the session by Aurelie.
• 5/5 from Sanjana, attended Mar 2026: Brilliant class!! Learnt a lot and Aurelia was such a kind and patient teacher. Would highly recommend the class and would 100% go again it was so much fun!
• 5/5 from Tom Lyons, attended Mar 2026: Loved the experience with very good instruction and help. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Paul Hughes, attended Mar 2026: Our instructor Aurélie was very good, clear and helpful. She made the session fun and interesting, and we were able to make some items that we can take home with us and cherish (we have to wait 6 weeks or so until they are completely done!). We will look into booking more sessions in the future!
• 5/5 from Richard Baker, attended Mar 2026: Brilliant afternoon.Tuition was amazing. I've never tried pottery before, but it was so interesting that I'll be back for more. If you're thinking of booking, do so. You won't be disappointed.
• 5/5 from Hal Swift, attended Feb 2026: My partner and I had a wonderful time during our workshop, Aurelie was super friendly and she is a wonderful teacher, especially for first timers like us! Great experience all round, very professional and friendly - 10/10
• 5/5 from Nikki Craig, attended Feb 2026: Amazing class!! Arial was fantastic and the class overall was a fab experience - thank you!!
• 5/5 from Orla Canavan, attended Feb 2026: Great teacher, good size class, and an excellent introduction to wheel throwing. Looking forward to seeing our finished pieces and hopefully using a wheel again soon
• 5/5 from Lesley Beattie, attended Feb 2026: Excellent instruction, great results, highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Catherine Ealey, attended Feb 2026: What a fantastic afternoon well spent with the lovely Aurielle. We were taught how to centre our clay on the wheel, how it is important to keep the clay and your hands wet throughout the process, and we then made small tapas plates/dishes and small bowls. For the second piece we had the choice of bowls or tumbler type pieces (mugs without a handle), we both chose bowls to go with our plates. Although our booking suggests 3 pieces, I suppose it all depends on the amount of time it takes to learn how to handle the clay and wheel, along with attempts at actually throwing the clay too. However, it was a great afternoon, and I look forward to doing it again sometime in the near future.
• 5/5 from Dan Bowker, attended Feb 2026: We loved our first time on a pottery wheel and Aurelie was an excellent (and very patient) teacher! We can’t wait to pick up each of our two pieces in a few weeks!
• 5/5 from Simon Foster, attended Feb 2026: We had a brilliant time today and learnt how to throw a plate and a bowl with truly expert and patient teaching
• 5/5 from Elaine Gallagher, attended Jan 2026: I’ve wanted to do this for about 45 years and I loved this experience! Aurelia was a lovely and encouraging teacher and the small group setting was perfect to enable a great level of support. I’d really recommend having a go at this.