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Louise 25 Jul 2026

Great venue, excellent day course. A wonderful friendly day with very good tuition, materials and hospitality. Excellent day and good value.

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle
Ana 14 Jul 2026

The class is always the highlight of our week. Relaxed atmosphere, with excellent teaching. Have really progressed over the course, guided by Gillian who teaches in a relaxed way helping you to develop your skills whilst developing your own style. We have covered different techniques, using the wheel, slab building, coiling, sculpture, all using different and types of clay and glazes…and you get a cup of tea and a biscuit!

Event: 6 week mixed ability pottery class Monday 6:30-8:30pm
Melissa 13 Jul 2026

A fantastic experience,I felt equally supported and able to do my own thing ,Gillian was incredibly helpful at every step , friendly small groups ,highly recommend this to any one !

Event: 6 week mixed ability pottery class Monday 6:30-8:30pm
Caroline 12 Jul 2026

Wonderful relaxed environment to learn pottery. Great fun.

Event: 6 week Beginners pottery class Saturday 10:30-12:30
Angela 8 Jul 2026
Event: 6 week mixed ability pottery class Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
Olivia 6 Jul 2026

I really enjoyed this class and got a lot out of it. Learnt how to work the clay and what skills are required for successful throwing. I trimmed and learnt how to put a foot on my pot and finally glazing techniques. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try their hand at pottery as an introduction and taster.

Event: 3 week Beginners Throwing class
Judi 24 May 2026

Such a lovely day, beautiful venue, really great people. I left on a high and will definitely be going again! Cannot recommend enough!!!

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle
Katie 17 May 2026

First time ever using clay and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Gillian and Viv were so patient and knowledgeable. Plenty of clay and materials for everyone and the food was beautiful. Cannot wait to try it again

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle
Kate 16 May 2026

A wonderful day. I learned new things, really enjoyed it.

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle
Jenni 16 May 2026

Superb day expertly led by 2 very skilled teachers
Opportunities to learn new skills and reflect on own art journey

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle
Mrs 16 May 2026

Fabulous day in a beautiful setting. Very organised and knowledgeable instructors and a very delicious lunch. Loved it!

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat at Walmer Castle
Isabelle 9 Apr 2026

Session was great, maybe a bit rushed

Event: A Morning in Clay Pottery Taster session
Paula 8 Apr 2026

Very supportive fun group. Signed up again!

Event: Adult Intermediate 6 week Pottery Course
Andrea 31 Mar 2026

Karen was a friendly lady and a good teacher. It was a good experience for myself and my mum and I definitely will return.
Thank you

Event: Private throwing lesson for 2 on the Potter’s wheel
Ana 30 Mar 2026
Event: 6 week Beginners pottery class Monday 6:30-8:30pm
Sophie 8 Mar 2026

Absolutely loved it! Had the best day.

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat
Grace 8 Mar 2026

What a great day!! A creative, friendly and relaxing atmosphere working with clay, with brilliant guidance from Viv and Gillian, and really delicious food made by Ellie!! Highly recommend, I will definitely be back! Thank you so much 😊⭐

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat
Katya 8 Mar 2026

It was such a lovely afternoon! Delicious & calm and all things wonderful. Thank you to Viv, Gillian & Ellie

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat
Kathy 8 Mar 2026

I really enjoyed A Day in Clay, both Viv and Gill were so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process. The food by Ellie was absolutely delicious, it was lovely to spend time with some really great people creating our own individual altars. Really looking forward to how they all turn out and I would highly recommend anyone interested in trying this to sign up

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat
Mark 8 Mar 2026

Brilliant day! Met some fantastic people and Gillian&Vivian are great tutors. A really absorbing & fun day.With fantastic food from Ellie what more could you want…x

Event: A Day in Clay - Make Your Own Altar | Day Retreat