One-to-One Pottery Lessons in Tiverton (90 min)

I had my very first pottery lesson today and it was absolutely brilliant. Sabine was incredibly welcoming and immediately put me at ease, even though I was a little nervous. Her calm, knowledgeable approach made the whole experience feel accessible and exciting. She explained each step with clarity and purpose, helping me understand not just the how, but the why; which really boosted my confidence, especially as I’d never used a pottery wheel before.

What stood out most was Sabine’s artistic vision. She shared insights into her creative process that added a whole new layer of meaning to the session. It wasn’t just about technique; it was about expression, intention, and beauty. I left feeling inspired and eager to return for more lessons, to keep learning and creating under her thoughtful guidance.

Highly recommend to anyone curious about pottery or looking for a nurturing, creative space to explore it!

Sabine effortlessly exudes patience, kindness and thoughtfulness in her manner. She's the real deal. If you are looking for a mentor who will tailor her teaching to suit her student's needs but who will do so with a focused and dedicated style then you have found her. I cannot recommend Sabine highly enough. I look forward to our next lesson.

I always knew that I wanted to try pottery lessons and working with Sabine has not only fuelled a greater passion for throwing on the wheel but also inspired me to focus on enjoying the process rather than solely focusing on the product. The experience makes me feel so present and grounded thanks to Sabine and I am given the space to concentrate with the support to learn and improve. Also, I couldn't believe I walked away from my first ever lesson having made two bowls! I couldn't have been more lucky to find a teacher like her, I will definitely be back for more lessons. I would recommend her to anyone that is curious to try pottery lessons as it's the most fun I've had and a pleasure to learn more about her.

Sabine is a great teacher. She is patient and supportive and an excellent guide. The facilities are everything you could ask for. It is peaceful and secluded so you can fully focus your attention. I'm very please to have found her for a teacher.

One year into learning pottery throwing with Sabine (one lesson a fortnight) and I’m blown away with how far I’ve come. Sabine has allowed me to grow creatively in a supported environment. I’m now comfortable with throwing vessels under 500 grams in weight; I’m able to throw bowls, plates and mugs (including pulled handles) and have covered some finer details for shape making such as collaring in and turning.

Not only have we been able to cover throwing, but I’m learning how to mix up glazes and how to pack a kiln.

We made a project plan for Christmas presents, understanding exactly what I was aiming to achieve and the amount of time we’d need to get everything fired for Christmas - which was a huge success! (Photos included!)

I honestly couldn’t thank Sabine more for the sheer amount of knowledge she’s shared with me, and am excited for another year, working with Sabine and larger weights of clay!

If you’re interested in seeing if pottery is for you, Sabine is the perfect patient teacher.