Clay Handbuilding Coiling Class: Medieval Face Jug

Recent reviews of Clay Handbuilding Coiling Class: Medieval Face Jug

• 5/5 from Gavin Haughton, attended Sep 2026: Good fun, plenty of time to make something you like. Instructor had a good knowledge of the history and technique.
• 5/5 from Jennifer Orpwood, attended Sep 2026: Friendly atmosphere, really enjoyed the class and learnt some new techniques for making a hand built jug. Thanks also for sorting me out with a suitable height work station. Great to talk about the Medieval world and share information as well. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Laura Furner, attended Apr 2026: Really fun and unique class! Learned coiling technique for building up a vessel in the first two hours, followed by a final hour adding medieval-inspired details for the jugs / vase made. Sorrel was really friendly and relaxed, and helped with ensuring our vessels were well-structured and would survive the kiln! Lovely intimate class and relaxed space.
• 5/5 from Chelsea Haith, attended Apr 2026: Excellent set up and pacing in terms of instructions and prompts to complete the pot, great chat from Sorrel, good group of potters, just top vibes all round. Feel a sense of accomplishment at the end, and have a fun time doing it.
• 5/5 from Michele Millard, attended Feb 2026: Excellent guidance and encouragement during building of the medieval face jug - very enjoyable, thank you!
• 5/5 from Isobel, attended Jan 2026: Myself and colleagues did this class and all made a bunch of fun jugs, Sorrel helped us all make our designs happen and looking forward to seeing the final glazed pieces. The history of the medieval jugs is interesting and nice to use reclaimed clay and glaze to make something sustainably.
• 5/5 from Lianne Keighery, attended Jan 2026: Had such a fabulous time at the medieval jug making class. The teacher was really helpful and I found the entire process so therapeutic — not to mention being really proud of creating something by the end of it (even if it didn’t quite meet the “medieval” brief). Would definitely love to come back!
• 5/5 from Kal, attended Nov 2025: Sorrel is an incredible teacher, we both had so much fun. Really good value for money especially for a London pottery studio! Will come back again for another workshop soon
• 5/5 from James Joyce, attended Oct 2025: We had the best session today! Very lucky to have just the two of us but we were expertly taken through every step and our designs were rescued a number of times throughout! We loved every minute and are so excited to collect our final pieces.
• 5/5 from Isobel Platt, attended Sep 2025: This was an amazing class, we all made completely different funky jugs with lots of advice and support from Sorrel. Will be back to do another one as so many possibilities!
• 5/5 from Fairooz Islam, attended Feb 2025: This class was amazing! Sorrel was a great instructor and I was amazed by what we could make in one session with zero prior experience with clay. I've signed up for more hand building classes now!
• 5/5 from Rosie Johnson, attended May 2024: Excellent class, had a fantastic time, great atmosphere and learnt so much! Plus my jug came out great, Sorrel was a fantastic tutor!
• 5/5 from Vivienne Engels, attended Feb 2024: Really loved this class! As a total novice, Sorrel was super clear and helpful when explaining the process. It was also really interesting to learn about medieval techniques and popular themes which Sorrel is clearly passionate about. Such a fun way to spend an evening. Highly recommend to anyone, whatever your ceramics experience!
• 5/5 from Issy Maclean, attended Feb 2024: LOVED this class!! Have had zero experience in building ceramics so I was very pleasantly surprised how much I was actually able to do by the end of the class! Super fun and informative, Sorrel was a great teacher, and I cant wait to see what my little guy looks like when its been fired!
• 5/5 from Oliver Rechnitz, attended Feb 2024: This class was fantastic! Sorrel was such a great tutor and was so patient making the class fun and teaching us about the history of Medieval face jugs. At the end of the class we were all impressed with how we had made such large jugs - all thanks to the amazing Sorrel! I cant wait to do it all again!
• 5/5 from Yasmin Duffy, attended Feb 2024: Great class. Sorrel is a great teacher. I learnt a lot while also having a really fun time. Will be returning
• 5/5 from Paulo Barbosa, attended Dec 2023: This workshop was recommended by a friend of mine and I absolutely loved it! I I had been thinking of taking pottery lessons and for me this was a perfect introduction. Sorrel is an excellent teacher, very approachable and engaging. I really liked her studio and Im coming back for more next year. Paulo
• 5/5 from Anna Lawrence, attended Nov 2023: This was my first time working with clay and I had the best time. Our tutor was friendly and supportive but also let us get carried away! Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Charlotte, attended Aug 2023: Super fun workshop, had a blast playing around and learning coiling techniques.