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We've been to two of Bills pottery courses and absolutely loved them both , he's such a great teacher , we learnt loads and had a lot of fun. Sarah's homemade lunch was delicious! We're already thinking about booking our next course
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Really enjoyed my day learning the basics from Bill. He’s a great teacher and we all improved enormously in the short time he was teaching us. Delicious lunch was a bonus and I look forward to another session soon. Many thanks.
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2026.10.13
Thank you, Mary, for your lovely feedback! We're pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the course and that Bill's teaching made a difference. We look forward to welcoming you back for another session soon.
A really enjoyable couple of days increasing my experience of Raku pottery. Friendly and knowledgeable Bill made it fun and Sarah treated us to lovely soup for lunch. Definitely recommend this for anyone interested in trying something different.
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2026.10.04
Thanks Keith, so glad you enjoyed the Raku course. You made some fantastic pieces!
Had a fabulous time on the 2 day Raku course in September. Improved on my hand building skills. Great tutorial & information from Bill. Loved the glazing and firing experience 👌. If you've always wanted to try Raku, whether you're a novice or have experience of pottery, do it. You won't be disappointed 😃👍
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2026.10.04
Thanks very much for this kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed it and improved your skills too. You certainly made some wonderful pieces.
Had the most amazing couple of days at Clayability😁 Bill is a fantastic teacher really helpful with loads of tips and always on hand to give advice. The Raku course I cannot recommend highly enough as it was an incredible experience for beginners and more experienced. There was a real range of people on the course from those of us who have done nothing to others who had done the course before and just wanted the magic experience again. You are well fed and watered throughout the two days and can’t wait to book another course with them absolutely loved it.
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2026.10.04
Thanks so much for these kind words Pip! We really enjoyed having you on the course and you made some fantastic pieces. Thanks also for bringing us some of your sawdust to help with the Raku magic!
Had an incredible time on the Raku course with Bill and Sarah! We made incredible pots, and Bill was so helpful supporting our ideas, whilst Sarah provided warm hospitality and made delicious lunch. One of the best courses I have ever done!
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2026.10.04
Thank you for this lovely review! We're very pleased you enjoyed it so much and you made some really fantastic pieces.
What a fantastic 2 days doing the raku course. Bill is an excellent and experienced tutor. He supports everyone and teaches the group a range of skills to try out with success. Sarah provides you with the most delicious lunch and snacks too. A wonderful setting and it felt good value for money. I will definitely sign up again next year. Would highly recommend Clayability.
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2026.10.04
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the raku course and appreciated Bill's tutoring (and Sarah's soups!). We look forward to welcoming you back next year.
Day 1 of two-day pottery throwing workshop at Clayability. I already feel I have improved technique & learnt new things. Bill is a very good teacher- gives one confidence, clear practical demos, attentive to everyone in the small group, & very nice guy. And Sarah’s lentil soup was to die for!
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2026.10.04
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the first day of the course and you certainly went on to finish some fantastic pots.
Really interesting experience learning the principles of Raku making and firing, all done in a spacious workshop with plenty of equipment and tools. Very friendly tutoring and on hand or hands-off interventions as wished by the participants - especially useful in a group of varying expertise.
I recently completed a two-day raku course with Bill. Mud, fire, smoke, steam, alchemy. And a lovely lunch. What's not to love.
Reply from Clayability
2026.10.04
We love this review Simon! "mud, fire, smoke & steam" - brilliant! We're glad you enjoyed the course so much and hope to see you again soon.
A lovely, 2 day, friendly and informative pottery course in a beautiful location. I came away with a selection of pieces I was really pleased with. I would recommend this course.
Reply from Clayability
2026.10.04
Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the pottery course and you did make some fantastic pieces. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Bill’s courses are amazing, he’s a master potter. I’ve been ‘potting’ for a while now and he is one of the few teachers who always teaches me something really helpful. He’s also a thoroughly good bloke who, with his wife Sarah, make the course so enjoyable.
It’s definitely worth the hour long drive there and back for the time with Bill in his studio. Highly recommended.
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2026.10.04
Thank you for these kind words! We're so glad you made the drive to join the course and got so much from it. Hope to see you again soon.
bill is probably one of the best pottery teachers around. The course is easy going, fun and offers lots of tips and support. From a master potter you will leave with so much more confidence and a warm glow
Reply from Clayability
2026.10.04
Thanks for your kind words Phil! So glad you enjoyed the course and got so much from it.
I recently completed the three day throwing course with Bill at Clayability and I cannot recommend him enough.
I am fairly new to throwing but have been at the wheel for around 9 months but Bill made me feel at ease within the class. There was no stress asking questions, he has a joy with passing on his pottery skills that makes it feel like a great learning experience.
The course felt led by the skills and requirements of the students, which was great, so we could all pick our own particular nemesis and tackle it with Bill's help.
I have already booked onto another course with Clayability and can't wait to learn more.
Thank you also should go to the lovely Sarah for all the coffee, biscuits and tasty lunches.
Reply from Clayability
2026.10.04
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the throwing course with Bill so much and felt supported in improving your skills. It's also great to that you've now been back for the Raku course too, and made some wonderful things!
Lovely environment in Bill’s rural workshop, with just 5 people you get a very personal service. As an experienced potter with bad habits meaning that throwing was a bit of a battle, my ambition was to throw effortlessly where you barely touch the clay to lift it. After the course I feel I have definitely improved my approach making it easier, quicker and more joyful!
Reply from Clayability
2026.10.04
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear the workshop helped improve your throwing technique and made the process more joyful. Hope you're continuing to enjoy it!
Clayability Three Day Pottery Throwing Masterclass — A Total Game Changer
If you're serious about improving your throwing, do yourself a favour and book Bill Moore's Three Day Masterclass at Clayability. Quite simply, Bill is the best pottery teacher I've ever had. He's a master potter through and through — deeply skilled, endlessly patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing everything he knows.
Over the three days, the course covers an impressive range of skills: throwing mugs, jugs and teapots, learning how to throw lids, galleries and spouts, pulling and applying handles, and turning elegant footrings. It sounds like a lot — and it is — but Bill structures each day with a great mix of demonstrations, discussion and plenty of hands-on time at the wheel. With only five students on the course, the one-to-one attention is exceptional, and he tailors his approach to what the group actually needs, which made a huge difference.
What really sets Bill apart are the little tips and tricks you'd never think to look for yourself — the tiny adjustments that suddenly make everything look far more professional and considered. I broke some bad habits I didn't even realise I had, picked up brilliant new techniques, and came away with pieces I'm genuinely proud of. Making a teapot was a highlight, but my butter dish was the piece I was most pleased with — I hadn't expected that at all!
I won't pretend — I was absolutely knackered by the end of day three. But it was the happiest kind of exhausted. The progress I made in those three days would have taken me months to achieve on my own, if at all.
The studio at Elm Farm in North Somerset is a lovely setting, the home-cooked lunch each day was a treat, and the whole experience felt really well thought through from start to finish.
Highest possible recommendation. I'll definitely be back.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Three Day Throwing Masterclass. Great environment and equipment, and Bill's teaching is first-rate. Really pleased with what I learned, and made. Already booked my next course. Couldn't recommend more highly.
I had a really enjoyable day! Bill was a great teacher and made us feel able to handle the clay and make some wonderful pots bowls & mugs! He was encouraging & always ready to assist if we so required. I was amazed how much we all achieved!
The lunch was delicious & we all felt so welcome.
A great day
Claire
Had an absolutely wonderful day learning to throw pots. Bill was a patient teacher and really wanted everyone there to create something fantastic to take home. And lunch was delicious! Thank you so much Bill and Sarah
I attended a one day throwing workshop at Clayability with Ian Beckton. He is a patient and encouraging teacher. He demonstrated and explained the techniques clearly. A really enjoyable day, only made better by the lovely surroundings and a yummy cake and cup of tea from the Café. I feel my technique has improved and I have more confidence in throwing at the wheel (and less failed pots!). Definitely feel inspired to keep practising and improving.
The only suggestion I have would be to give a handout to attendees with a summary / aide-memoir of the technique for each stage of the centring & pulling process, and for each of the shapes that he taught us to produce.
Thanks again Ian!
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