Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot

Recent reviews of Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot

• 5/5 from Dale Owen, attended Sep 2026: A great fun course with a very skilful teacher. Quite a challenging but fun activity to do.
• 5/5 from Olle Ponten, attended Aug 2026: It was a great surprise for my partner. Yummy food, Diana was super professional and we got to make multiple pots.
• 5/5 from Lily Johnston, attended Aug 2026: We really enjoyed our class, our teacher was excellent. It was great to create a few pieces from a beginner class.
• 5/5 from Josh Gorgovski, attended Aug 2026: 4 family members celebrating a birthday. Teacher was amazing- very patient and informative- we had a great laugh at our basic skills. Given she had 10 years experience- we have a long way to go! Lol
• 5/5 from Holly Mouat, attended Aug 2026: Lots of fun, we learnt a lot and the teacher was great.
• 5/5 from Nicole Davidson, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed the class and Sybil was a great instructor. It's just disappointing that it is on participants to follow the firing schedule. It wouldn't be that much effort to send an email to participants once the pieces are complete. Given the firing schedule is only in Instagram and I'm not a user it is a big hassle to follow that process.
• 5/5 from Zoe Moutzouris, attended Jul 2026: Very fun and social workshop. Recommend to anyone who wants to have a little fun while creating some pottery.
• 5/5 from Rachael Marshall, attended Jun 2026: We had such a fun time learning. The duration of the class was the perfect timing, the instructions and support from the teacher were great. It was the perfect mix of learning and also being able to play around and have fun with it. I really enjoyed my time and will be back in the future :)
• 5/5 from James Tod, attended Jun 2026: Celebrating my husband’s birthday. I learnt lots of new skills and my hubby had lots of childhood memories flooding back. Our teacher was engaging and atmosphere was a positive and friendly environment. Great to see everyone in the class enjoying themselves whilst creating their masterpiece.
• 5/5 from Georgia Briers, attended Jun 2026: Diana was a fanastic teacher, full of passion and energy, helping all of us rookies out. It was super fun learning to make pottery with general guidance at first and then she let is "swim" on our own, often swooping in to help and save collopsing clay. A really enjoyable evening and I expect to return another day!
• 4/5 from Jessica Kate Iovannella, attended Jun 2026: Overall great Would have loved longer time playing. The instructions at the start were quite detailed- probably too many at once.
• 4/5 from Michelle Cassidy, attended Jun 2026: We attended the class on Saturday, 6th May. The class was a lot of fun, and the wine and cheese platter was a lovely touch. Unfortunately, our teacher forgot to introduce himself at the start of the session. While he was polite and provided an initial demonstration, there wasn’t much guidance or instruction offered afterward while participants were working. I don’t want the teacher to get into trouble, as he was friendly and well-intentioned, but he may benefit from some additional training or support in leading the class and engaging with participants throughout the session. It might be more helpful to include the demonstration throughout the class while students are working on their projects, as this would provide more support and enhance the overall learning experience.
• 5/5 from Priscilla Fernando, attended May 2026: Great, had a lot of fun!
• 5/5 from Melissa Macmaster, attended May 2026: So much FUN! We had a fabulous teacher who gave wonderful instructions on how to work with the clay on the wheel, and create some ‘unique’ pieces! We were given the confidence to have a go, without the worry we would do something wrong. Lots of laughs, lots of support and lots of fun! Would love to go back for more and highly recommend the class :)
• 5/5 from Robert Noy, attended May 2026: We had a great time at the pottery class for beginners. Enjoyed the facilities, the snacks and the wine. Dianne and Jessie looked after everyone to make it a fun time.
• 4/5 from Jenny Collins, attended May 2026: This was the first time I had tried pottery wheel making. The teacher was very kind, patient and helpful. I managed to make 2 items.
• 5/5 from Natalie Grima, attended Apr 2026: Working with clay is no easy feat, but the guidance and encouragement made it feel approachable and genuinely fun. There’s something so satisfying about getting your hands dirty and creating something from scratch. The studio itself is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully set up, making it the perfect place to switch off from the outside world and get lost in creativity for a while.
• 5/5 from Parvaneh Soltani, attended Apr 2026: A fascinating experience with the best teaching team. I strongly recommend “mud and merlot” sessions with friends.
• 5/5 from Joanne Karakasis, attended Apr 2026: We had such a great time at Diana Ceramic today, first time doing pottery for all 4 of us and our host, Jen, was amazing, very patient and created a relaxed and fun environment for us. Thank you, we'll be back! Jo
• 5/5 from Janine Shipard, attended Mar 2026: It was our first time doing pottery and we loved it. The teachers were very friendly and helpful. We can't wait to come back and paint our creations!
• 5/5 from Asia Ibrahim, attended Mar 2026: Ceramic and we really enjoyed our time ️ the atmosphere was amazing, the teachers were great and we are so excited to go back soon.
• 5/5 from Jasmine McLennan, attended Mar 2026: Wed did Mud and Merlot for my friends birthday. We learnt how to use the wheel and make small cups and bowls. It was challenging and really fun. By the end I was getting the feel of it and would love to do more! The instructors were very attentive and there was a good atmosphere. We also signed up to paint our pieces once they are ready, which I'm excited about!
• 5/5 from Liv Watson, attended Mar 2026: Had a great evening doing this class! Angus was an amazing teacher- friendly, patient, and made it really enjoyable for beginners. Loved the relaxed vibe and getting creative (with a glass of wine!). Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Brodie Moore, attended Mar 2026: Our teacher was amazing! Easy to understand their instructions and It was a really enjoyable experience
• 5/5 from Aiden Mosford, attended Mar 2026: Was a wonderful date night where we could enjoy getting our hands dirty whilst having a laugh and making some beautiful ceramic pieces. Our teacher (Angus) was amazing, super supportive, skilled and friendly!
• 5/5 from Daniel Demir, attended Mar 2026: We had a great time at Diana Ceramic. Angus was a very attentive and helpful teacher, making it easy to follow along and try new techniques. A great experience overall.
• 5/5 from Jess Miller, attended Feb 2026: Angus was a great tutor. Really enjoyed our Valentine’s Day avo. Wines and snacks were a nice touch. Thank you!!
• 5/5 from Melissa Adam, attended Jan 2026: We had a great time learning new skills in a lovely aesthetic environment! A fantastic Saturday afternoon treat.
• 5/5 from Nicole McBain, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic location. Diana is a great teacher and made the class both fun and informative. The nibbles and glass of Champagne were also great.
• 5/5 from Lulieta Asani, attended Jan 2026: A messy celebration and an excellent way to discover who in your friend group should never be trusted to make a mug :-) The Mud and Merlot (or bubbles) workshop was full of clay, chaos, and plenty of laughs. Poor Angus - who clearly has seen it all - was fabulous. As pre birthday activities go, it was perfect — muddy hands, wobbly creations, and a whole lot of fun. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Jane Lauritz, attended Dec 2025: Thank-you for such a great team day activity! Everyone loved our time and Angus was excellent. Would recommend this to anyone :)
• 5/5 from Marianna Peluso, attended Dec 2025: Diana we can’t thankyou enough for a wonderful morning. Your warm friendly welcome & knowledge was unbelievable. I highly recommend to spend some time at Diana’s studio for a relaxing fun filled class. We can’t wait to come back & paint our creations
• 5/5 from Ewnice, attended Dec 2025: Great experience trying pottery for the first time. It was a relaxing environment and the instructor was very helpful and patience
• 5/5 from Laura Bloch, attended Nov 2025: Angus was an amazing teacher! Also the wine and cheese board were excellent. All the materials and ambience were great quality! Thanks so much for the experience and will totally do it again!
• 5/5 from Nicole Dinkgreve, attended Nov 2025: We had a wonderful time. It was great to learn and laugh. We are now very keen to do the 4 week course thank you
• 5/5 from Veronica Patel, attended Nov 2025: We had a really great end of year work event! Everyone had a great time!
• 5/5 from Hayden Wright, attended Nov 2025: Had the best time, perfect for a hens or birthday party. Will be doing again
• 5/5 from Meike Koenig, attended Nov 2025: Great class. We had lots of fun creating our items. Yummy cheese board & wine:)
• 5/5 from Shriya V, attended Oct 2025: Amy was just lovely and so patient with everyone. Such a fun experience, would definitely do it again!
• 5/5 from Arabella Rothwell, attended Oct 2025: Great fun class with great teacher.
• 5/5 from Somally Mandrillon, attended Sep 2025: It was lots of fun!! Angus was great and so supportive and gave lots of words of encouragement! Definitely recommend this workshop! Thank you for the experience and would do this again a million times.
• 5/5 from Kim Suckling, attended Sep 2025: Amy was lovely and explained everything really well.
• 5/5 from Oliver Gale, attended Sep 2025: The class was run by a legend named Angus (not Diana) highly recommend, fun and knowledgeable only complaint was time went so quickly.
• 5/5 from Aishani Parag, attended Sep 2025: My friend and I had an absolute blast at Mud and Merlot over the weekend! Angus was an excellent instructor and upon request he helped us on the wheel, undoubtedly saving about half our creations. We all had lots of laughs and it was just generally a wonderful atmosphere and cosy little studio to be in for a couple of hours. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to try their hand at creating something from nothing, especially if you’ve always thought it looked like it might be interesting or fun - because it is!! Easily a highlight of the year for us :)
• 5/5 from Diana Smith, attended Sep 2025: The booking process with my gift card was a breeze. Angus was a first class instructor for our beginners class, friendly and helpful. The studio was pleasant and catering generous. Thanks very much, highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Claire Dunkley, attended Aug 2025: Such a fun class and experience. My friend and I had a blast and will both be recommending. Thanks for all the help, Angus!
• 5/5 from Lora Subotic, attended Aug 2025: Wonderful, playful and fun. Knowledgeable instructor, great atmosphere I would do it again
• 5/5 from Fiona Johnson, attended Jul 2025: That was the best class me and my partner have taken so much fun explained everything so well, set up was so beautiful! Definitely recommend for couples and as a group or even by yourself
• 5/5 from Nell Davies, attended Jul 2025: Had so much fun, Angus was great! 10/10 would recommend to my dog Billie
• 5/5 from Karyn Wallis, attended Jul 2025: Really fun to do, teacher was great, highly recommended!!!!!