Half-day Wheel Throwing Class

Recent reviews of Half-day Wheel Throwing Class

• 5/5 from Rachael Harris, attended May 2026: Rachel is a brilliant tutor, very patient and can fix any error. Lovely sense of humour too. It's been a lovely relaxing day doing something new.. Thank you
• 5/5 from Barry Platts, attended Mar 2026: Great class with a skilled teacher so we all achieved two great pots of varying styles. Would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to give wheel throwing a try
• 5/5 from Pauline Tarbath, attended Feb 2026: Brilliant thoroughly enjoyed the experience and now have the bug
• 5/5 from Joe McNamee, attended Feb 2026: Was an amazing day making various mugs and pots. Rachel is such a great teacher and was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. Me and my partner had the half day experience and was definitely worth it and already planning the next time we can go back!
• 5/5 from Chantell Riches, attended Dec 2025: I had the most wonderful time at Rachel Byass Ceramics on a 4-hour wheel throwing course – it was genuinely one of the most enjoyable and relaxing experiences I’ve had in ages. Rachel is an excellent teacher: calm, encouraging and incredibly knowledgeable. She demonstrated techniques clearly, guided us step by step, and was always on hand with helpful tips and reassurance, no matter your ability level. Getting hands-on with the wheel was great fun, and it honestly felt like the greatest adult playground – we could make as much mess as we liked and simply leave it behind. I actually felt a bit guilty walking away from the chaos we’d created, but Rachel took it all in her stride with good humour. We were also able to paint our creations, which added a lovely creative touch and made the experience feel really complete. Rachel’s studio itself is fantastic: beautifully set out, full of her own stunning designs, and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, from tools to paints. On top of all that, her hospitality was exceptional. There was endless tea and coffee, and the homemade scones with homemade jam and cream were absolutely delicious – such a thoughtful and generous extra. Most wonderfully of all, after fifty-plus years I’ve finally found my first true hobby – and I couldn’t be happier that it’s pottery. A truly memorable, welcoming and inspiring experience. I couldn’t recommend it more highly and will definitely be back.
• 5/5 from Mark Balhatchet, attended Aug 2025: time absolutely flew by becase we were enjoying it so much, could easily have booked a longer session! is a great taster class for trying out throwing. looking forward to seeing our finished fired pots
• 5/5 from Denise Walker, attended Apr 2025: We had a great time and Rachel is very knowledgable, helpful and patient. Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Melanie Jenkins, attended Mar 2025: This was our second visit to Rachel and we had a great time! It is a lot of fun and even beginners like us have made some really nice mugs and plant pots (with a bit of help). Highly recommend this for anyone interested in pottery
• 5/5 from Philip Toczek, attended Mar 2025: Very good class in well equipped studio with an expert teacher. Value for maney as we made 2 items of our chloice fron a good range in the half day session. Welk done Rachel.
• 5/5 from Becky Waind, attended Oct 2024: Amazing day from start to finish, highly recommend. Staff very helpful and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back Thank you
• 5/5 from Mauby van Wyk, attended Oct 2024: Wonderful pottery morning, good clear demonstrations, instructions and support and rebuild when needed! A lovely venue and friendly support from Rachel and her assistant..
• 5/5 from Richard Towse, attended Jan 2024: Brilliant time had and very fun. 100% for all experiences to enjoy. Relaxed environment and lovely helpful team.
• 5/5 from Callum Worsnop, attended Sep 2023: We had such a great day. Rachel is lovely and went at a perfect pace for us having never done this before. We would book again.
• 5/5 from Thomas Bagnall, attended Jun 2023: Great value for money. Rachel has an intimate and welcoming space which was a lovely environment to learn a new skill in. A very wholesome day spent with my partner we would both love to come back one day :)
• 5/5 from Katie Jones, attended Feb 2023: We did the half day wheel throwing class with Rachel. There were 4 of us: 2 adults, 2 kids (plus a baby). Rachel was very accommodating and helpful. We each made and painted 2 beautiful items: bowls, pen pots and plant pots.
• 5/5 from James Grove, attended Jan 2023: Had an excellent half day session yesterday with Rachel. Made 2 products, a dog bowl and a regular bowl. My parter made a mug and a cereal bowl. There was a huge amount of options of things for us to make. Rachel was an incredibly good teacher and lovely to talk to throughout the day. I have never thrown before but by the second pot I was making surprising progress. Would recommend for people of all skill levels as Rachel's teaching style is incredibly adaptable.
• 5/5 from Antonia Hickey, attended Nov 2022: Really enjoyed this class lots of fun and very informative. Lady was lovely to talk to.
• 5/5 from Frank Jay, attended Oct 2022: Just had an amazing half day with Rachel Byass, who very patiently guided myself and partner the art of pot making, from throwing clay onto the wheel to painting the finished "work of art". Very friendly and so knowledgeable. Would highly recommend one think ticked off our bucket list
• 5/5 from Helen Whitehead, attended Mar 2022: I chose the half-day course and thoroughly enjoyed my time with Rachel. I now have a new plant pot holder & bowl to find a home for, once they've been fired.
• 5/5 from Matthew Whittle, attended Jan 2022: Rachel was generous, friendly, welcoming and a brilliant teacher. Would highly, highly recommend! So pleased with what we made.