Katherine Fortnum Ceramics
Katherine Fortnum Ceramics
Katherine Fortnum Ceramics
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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I run fun Ceramics Workshops for adults & children. Ceramics workshops are great for anyone looking to learn a new skill whilst creating something beautiful and unique in a friendly environment. Whether there's a specific item you wish to make or simply just to have a play and explore the world of clay, I have a range of workshops available designed around you.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- RICHARD L1 contributionA fantastic five hours.My friend and I had a five hour bespoke session with Katherine. The whole experience was brilliant. Katherine is so helpful, supportive and a pleasure to watch and hear her ceramic experience. We both made vases. By no means easy but so rewarding and as someone with no artistic merit I was amazed at what I created thanks to Katherine’s patience and advice. Thoroughly recommend a visit to her studio.Evening Richard, Thank you for such a wonderful review, you've left me smiling. Your comments have meant the world to me, and I'm glad I provided you with an enjoyable experience. You both did great with your vases, yes not an easy item, but by the end you were both so confident and capable with your newly acquired skills. Your vases are slowly drying out nicely, and I'm keeping a watchful eye on them. I'll be in touch once they've been fired and transformed in the kiln! All the best. KatherineWritten 30 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 28 October 2023
- Shannon A1 contributionSpending a couple of hours making flowersHad a brilliant time. Had a fun couple of fun hours making flowers. It was really great experience and Katherine is a great teacher. Cannot wait to see the finished results.Hi Shannon, Thank you so so much for spending the time to leave a lovely review, and to pop one on Google too. You're a star, thanks so much. I'm so glad you had fun and were pleased with your lovely flowers. You and your mum did great throughout and made some lovely pieces. All the best, KatherineWritten 30 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 October 2023
- Sophie KBourne, United Kingdom4 contributionsFun and creativeWe had a great couple of hours creating unique coasters. My husband and I made very different designs and it was fun to have so many options for creativity. Katherine was very knowledgable and her talent is obvious. The workshop was also so lovely. Would definitely recommend.Evening Sophie, Thanks so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so. And that you left in on Google and TripAdvisor, you're a star! 🙂 Your review has left a big smile on my face, thank you for such lovely comments. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves, and that I could provide you with a fun creative morning playing with clay. All the best Katherine 🙂Written 20 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 November 2023
- Nicola J1 contributionIn the pottery shedWe had a lovely, creative afternoon with Katherine , learning how to make and decorate a ceramic bowl. Katherine was an expert teacher. She was well prepared, patient and encouraging. Am looking forward to seeing my bowl once it has been fired.Hey Nicky, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot you supporting my business. But more so thank you for the lovely comments, I'm so pleased you liked my style of teaching, and that I gave you a workshop you enjoyed. Ive got a smile on my face this evening.🙂 Thanks for being so lovely and patient with firing timescales, its hugely appreciated. And I cant wait to see them either! All the best. KatherineWritten 23 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 23 November 2023
- E L1 contributionA creative and relaxing afternoon workshopI was given a voucher for a 1:1 workshop session with Katherine as a leaving present from work so wasn't really sure what to expect but had a very enjoyable and creative afternoon with Katherine. She explained the ceramics process very clearly and was extremely patient with me as I tried to decide what to make! In the end I came up with a 'pinch pot' decorated with colourful flowers and I will look forward to collecting the finished item in the new year. Definitely a 5 star experience!!Hi Eleanor, Thanks so much for leaving a review, your comments are just lovely and have left me with a beaming smile. 🙂 I'm so pleased I provided you with an enjoyable experience. You did a fab job with your wavy pinch pot. Keep well, and Merry Christmas! Katherine xWritten 7 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 December 2023
- Owen M4 contributionsExtremely fun and beginner friendlyI booked a 3 hour session for my partner and myself, neither of us done ceramics before but Katherine was extremely helpful and explained how to create what we wanted step by step. She was really friendly and was always on hand to help if needed. She advised what would be possible to in the 3hrs and was spot on. We created masks to hang in the house/garden and they look great! I look forward to picking them up once they’ve been fired. Thanks so much!Hi Owen, Thank you so much for leaving a review of your bespoke ceramics experience. I’ll have a smile on my face all day now. 😊 I'm so pleased I provided you with an enjoyable experience, you were both a pleasure to teach. You both did a fab job with your creature, and Honour with her pink face, both really well made and so unique! Keep well, and Merry Christmas! Katherine xWritten 7 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 December 2023
- posborne69Leicestershire, United Kingdom6 contributionsPerfect…Friendly, welcoming and passionate. Katherine is a lovely host and teacher, providing direction by demonstration and allowing us to grow with practice. We created six miniature ornaments in total, and loved every minute😊. If you’re thinking of something to do together as a couple I strongly suggest you give this a go. A memorable 2 hours creating a small ornament that will last a life time…. Thank you so much.Hiya Phil and Sarah, Thank you both for such a wonderful review, and for taking the time to do so. I'm going to be smiling all day now. 🙂 And absolutely my pleasure, you were lovely to teach, and I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves. I have no doubt you're going to love your pots! Best Regards, KatherineWritten 10 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 January 2024
- Sai K1 contributionGreat studio nestled in HarboroughI had three sessions with Katherine, this was funded through work as part of my Wellbeing. I found Katherine through a local search and saw the various workshops she delivers. Her studio is nestled in between lovely countryside and nice part of Leicestershire. It was very easy to get to, and hidden away in her garden is this delightful, and well- equipped studio! There are so many different elements of ceramics that I didn't appreciate, but now having experienced this firsthand it is no wonder why it is so important to support local businesses than Product mass produced in China. I feel so much pride in the pieces I have created and they each have a story. She was very professional and both personal, in teaching me and you can tell she has she is so skilled in her profession, she was a great teacher. She helped me create my fabulous pieces and I am so proud of them! Thank you so much for giving me your time xxHiya Saira, I hope you've been well. I'm just emailing to say a huge thank you for leaving such a wonderful review on TripAdvisor! Your comments are just wonderful and have left me beaming with pride. And that you're so pleased with your pieces and with your newly discovered skills. I really hope you're doing well now too. You must display your pieces proudly and show them off! All the best, Katherine 🙂Written 7 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 30 January 2024
- Helena CDerbyshire, United Kingdom2 contributionsFabulous Day with ClaySuch a fabulous day and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience a day with clay. Katherine’s tuition was clear and concise, giving us the confidence to make our pieces. Thank you for sharing your skills 🙏🏻 ☺️Hi Helena, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your experience. 🙂 and my pleasure! I'm so pleased that you and Charlotte enjoyed yourselves creating your lovely luminaries! You really both did such a fab job, I cant wait to see them lit up with a tealight! All the best, KatherineWritten 15 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 7 February 2024
- kanderson224Ampthill, United Kingdom4 contributionsA real hands on experienceI had a 1 -1 session with Katherine and I wanted to learn how to sculpture a head. Great tuition and I ended up with a random sculpture of Freda Carlos , beads and all. Great experience and it has given me the confidence to go forth and make more random pieces. Really enjoyed it.Hiya Karen, I just wanted to say a big thank you for leaving a review, your support means so much to me. I've had so many comments on your Freda inspired piece! Customers have been loving her colourful jewellery! I'm so pleased you're going off to create by yourself, have fun exploring! :) All the very best. KatherineWritten 19 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 July 2024
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Leicestershire, UK4 contributions
Dec 2019
This was such a disappointing class, especially after the other positive reviews I have read. We were booked on a snowflake bowl morning class just before Christmas. It was a 2 hour class. The tutor spent some time sorting out coffees, then spent a full half hour telling us what we would be doing. Time was ticking on. There were 6 of us on the course i attended just before Christmas, unfortunately there were only enough tools for 3. The tutor told us we would have to wait to swap tools. With time pressing, and people working at different speeds, this was easier said than done. She spent a lot of time with one couple and the rest of us decided to get on on our own. I was told off for using two bits of A4 paper (instead of 1) and shouted at when I tried to apply the glaze, as I was apparently ‘doing it wrong’. Maybe if she had spent some time with us this wouldn’t have happened. My friend asked for advice at one point and was told ‘do what you want’.
It was clearly not a long enough time to complete the task, as exactly 2 hours since our arrival we were told we had ‘30 seconds to finish’. It felt like the Generation Game, we were told to leave our bowls where they were and she would sort them out.
She told us we could collect them when they were ready, which my friend did.
It was meant to be a relaxing creative event. It wasn’t.
I have done many many craft courses over the years. This was by far and away the worst.
It was clearly not a long enough time to complete the task, as exactly 2 hours since our arrival we were told we had ‘30 seconds to finish’. It felt like the Generation Game, we were told to leave our bowls where they were and she would sort them out.
She told us we could collect them when they were ready, which my friend did.
It was meant to be a relaxing creative event. It wasn’t.
I have done many many craft courses over the years. This was by far and away the worst.
Written 12 January 2020
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Thank you for voicing your concerns, I am very sorry your experience wasn’t as you expected.
I always spread my attention equally throughout the group and if required I provide extra help to those more in need than others. I am sorry you felt you needed more one to one attention, in the future please do let me know if you need extra support. As with many studios tool sharing is common, within my workshops I always lay out a wide array of equipment to use and I always provide extra additional tools throughout the workshop if required.
I encourage creative freedom/personal direction throughout all of my workshops, to ensure you come away with a unique item every time. To get the creative juices flowing, I also provide a vast array of design options to inspire the class. Taking into account previous feedback, I ensure the class has regular reminders to encourage efficient time management, allowing your pieces to be created within the workshop timescale.
I will take on board your feedback and hope to see you in the near future.
As a gesture of goodwill, please contact me for 15% off, of a bespoke one-to-one workshop.
Kindest Regards,
Katherine
Written 13 January 2020
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Jennifer R
8 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
I think the demonstration should be outside your time for workshop. We ran out of time and was charged £12.50 for extra 15 minutes. Also, colours limited unless you pay more. Glazing also extra cost. You also have to provide your own bubble wrap when it’s ready for collection. There was pressure to pay more and increase your time. Take your own drinks as we didn’t and wasn’t offered one.
Written 14 November 2021
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Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for voicing your concerns, I am very sorry your experience wasn’t as you expected.
I provide a variety of colours which are included in your workshop session cost, along with a wide array of tools and techniques for you to choose from. I do have the optional extra of additional colours and glazing should you wish to go for them, I do email this to you prior to your session. As emphasised throughout my workshop any extras are completely optional as pieces look lovely in their bisque form and in the included colour selection, it is all on personal preference of what you imagine for your created pieces.
With the ongoing global pandemic of COVID19 I must adhere to the current guidelines and as a shielded person I must do my best to keep myself and my family, and my customers and their families safe. I am currently not providing drinks in order to keep everyone safe; I do let my customers know this in advance of attending.
Taking into account feedback about time, I ensure throughout the class regular reminders to encourage efficient time management, allowing your pieces to be created within the workshop timescale. You can decide to extend for longer should you choose if your pieces are not complete.
I will take on board your feedback and hope to see you in the near future. As a gesture of goodwill, please contact me for 15% off, of a bespoke one-to-one workshop.
Kindest Regards, Katherine
Written 15 November 2021
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Lisa Glover
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Oct 2020
My partner and I had a private bespoke workshop with Katherine at her lovely studio.
We have never done ceramics before so we had no idea what to expect, but Katherine is such a professional, she put at ease straight away.
Not only is Katherine an incredibly talented Ceramicist (as you can see on her website and IG/FB pages), she is also a great teacher and was very patient with us whilst we were learning the basics.
She allowed our imagination to run wild and encouraged us to create whatever we wanted, whilst guiding us every step of the way.
We both created something really unique and special to us and thoroughly enjoyed our Ceramics experience.
I would highly recommend Katherine for a Ceramics workshop. You won't regret it!
We have never done ceramics before so we had no idea what to expect, but Katherine is such a professional, she put at ease straight away.
Not only is Katherine an incredibly talented Ceramicist (as you can see on her website and IG/FB pages), she is also a great teacher and was very patient with us whilst we were learning the basics.
She allowed our imagination to run wild and encouraged us to create whatever we wanted, whilst guiding us every step of the way.
We both created something really unique and special to us and thoroughly enjoyed our Ceramics experience.
I would highly recommend Katherine for a Ceramics workshop. You won't regret it!
Written 9 October 2020
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Hi Lisa,
Your wonderful review/recommendation has left me beaming, thank you so much! :D
It really does mean the world to me.
I'm so pleased that I gave you an enjoyable experience, your creations were just lovely, and you and Joe should both be very proud!
All the best, and be in touch soon!
Katherine :)
Written 11 October 2020
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Sandra S
4 contributions
Feb 2020
My daughter and I attended an afternoon ceramics workshop with Katherine. She was really informative and helpful and made sure we were happy with what we were doing the whole time. The afternoon just flew by and Katherine was really patient and helpful so that we could achieve exactly what we wanted. Highly recommended.
Written 10 March 2020
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Hi Sandra,
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop, you both did a great job with your turtle themed pieces, you were fab students! I enjoyed looking at Emma's sketches and intrigued to see where her artistic direction takes her. Your pieces are going to look lovely glazed, I cant wait to see the colours transform.
I'll keep you updated on the firing progress.
I hope to see you soon.
Thank you for the lovely review, it really does mean so much and is highly appreciated. :)
Best Regards,
Katherine
Written 11 March 2020
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Debra S
2 contributions
Oct 2020
This course was a birthday gift from family. My daughter in law and I attended and both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Katherine is an excellent teacher and she guided us well throughout the process. I can thoroughly recommend this course for those who enjoy arts and crafts.
Written 3 December 2020
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Hi Debra,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write out your wonderfully thoughtful review, you've put a big smile on my face. I strive to give you a personalised bespoke experience around you and your creative ideas. I’m so pleased you had fun. 😊
Best Regards,
Katherine
Written 4 May 2021
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Les
1 contribution
Feb 2020
This experience was a 60th birthday present from my son, and my daughter and I travelled up from Hampshire to attend. What a fab present. Katherine made us both very welcome, showed us how to create a bowl and then supported us both with our individual creations. She really brought out our inner imaginations!! Can't wait to see the fired result.
Highly recommended
Thank you so much Katherine
Highly recommended
Thank you so much Katherine
Written 4 March 2020
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Hi Lesley,
I'm so pleased that you and Rachel enjoyed your workshop, you were a pleasure to teach. I loved that both of your designs were so unique to each other and that so many different techniques come into play in both your sea themed bowl, and Rachel's sunflower.
I'll keep you posted on the bisque and glaze firings!
Thank you so much in taking the time to leave a fab review, I really appreciate it.
See you again!
Best Regards,
Katherine
Written 5 March 2020
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Megan G
6 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
My husband booked one of Katherine's pottery workshops as a surprise for my birthday. We had such a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Katherine was patient, friendly and helped us get the creative juices flowing. We felt very safe with the Covid guidelines but were still able to do everything we wanted to. The time absolutely flew by and I would definitely go back again! Very much looking forwards to using our finished bowls and would highly recommend booking this, whether you are a beginner or ceramics enthusiast!
Written 11 May 2021
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Hi Megan,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review, its very kind of you. I’m so pleased you and Nick enjoyed yourselves, you both did a great job with your bowls and I cant wait to see them fired. 😊 I'll keep you updated on their progress.
Best Regards,
Katherine
Written 12 May 2021
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Lottie P
1 contribution
Feb 2022
Katherine is a great teacher taking you though each stage of the process. She was able to advise me on the best way to achieve my desired piece and very accommodating to make sure I had the time need to achieve it. Would highly recommend for people wanting to try out pottery.
Written 1 March 2022
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Morning Lottie,
Thank you so much for popping a review on both Google and TripAdvisor, you’re an absolute star! 😊
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your time learning about sgraffito ceramics and creating your wonderful fish themed platter, I was so impressed with your design skills.
I’ll keep you updated on the firing progress.
Best Regards,
Katherine
Written 2 March 2022
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Katrina
2 contributions
Nov 2022
I purchased a 2 hour workshop experience via Buyagift for my mum and daughter for Christmas last year. Katherine allowed me to pay extra so that I could join in also.
You follow a fairy light pathway to Katherine's studio, once inside the time just disappears. Katherine is kind, patient and calm, you totally lose yourself for 2 hours. We all made something different, using various stamps and tools.
I cannot rate this experience highly enough, for anyone who just needs a little me time, please visit Katherine and complete one of her workshops, you will not be disappointed. Plus you have something to keep to remember your day. Win, win.
You follow a fairy light pathway to Katherine's studio, once inside the time just disappears. Katherine is kind, patient and calm, you totally lose yourself for 2 hours. We all made something different, using various stamps and tools.
I cannot rate this experience highly enough, for anyone who just needs a little me time, please visit Katherine and complete one of her workshops, you will not be disappointed. Plus you have something to keep to remember your day. Win, win.
Written 14 December 2022
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Morning Katrina,
I've just read your absolutely wonderful review, huge thank you. It has absolutely made my day! Your description of my studio has given me a smile that will last all day... fairy trail! 😊
Your lovely comments will certainly help future workshop goers know what to expect when visiting my studio. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your time with me. Thank you again for leaving your thoughts, it really does go such a long way with small handmade businesses like mine to receive such fab reviews!
Katherine
Written 15 December 2022
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Shannon T
2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
I recieved a voucher as a gift to one of Katherine's pottery workshops and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with her. Katherine was friendly, chatty and quick to put us at ease with our thoughts of creative inadequacies. Katherine was very patient with us and we enjoyed lots of laughs in the process of creating our bowls.
We are looking forwards to receiving our finished bowls and I would definitely recommend her business!
We are looking forwards to receiving our finished bowls and I would definitely recommend her business!
Written 1 November 2020
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Hi Shannon,
Ive just seen your fab review, thank you so much for taking the time to do so. It means so much that you enjoyed your experience, you both did a fab job and I’m so pleased you had fun. 😊
Best Regards,
Katherine
Written 27 November 2020
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