Feedback from students
Please see all our reviews on Google.
"We had wanted to try the pottery wheel for such a long time. Discovering Menston Pottery so near to us was a real find. We had a 2-1 session with Nadine, who was the most welcoming teacher we could have had, us being novices, she was patient, caring, skilled & knowledgeable, it was an absolute pleasure to spend time with her. We made 2 pots each and can't wait to collect them once they are glazed and fired.
Thanks Nadine xxx."
Karen & Jerry, 31/05/25 via Google reviews
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"As a newbie to the pottery world, Tracy has been incredibly supportive and patient, teaching our group all the key skills to set us up with any projects we want to accomplish. It’s surprising how quickly the sessions go, and I’m looking forward to each week, seeing my creations and developing my skills. Tracy welcomes us every week with a smile and she’s a great teacher to learn from. The studio is an inspiring space full of wonderful designs by the other classes that Tracy and Nadine run.
Zoe, 27/05/2025 via Google reviews
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I really enjoyed my one-to-one throwing lesson. I hadn't expected to leave with anything to show for my experience at the wheel, but Nadine's patience and good humour coaxed the 'potter' out of me, despite my best efforts to sabotage it!!
Can thoroughly recommend this taster course, and I'll be looking for another course. to continue the experience."
Ian Armstrong, April 2025 via Google reviews
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​​​​​"Nadine's classes were fantastic. She is one of the kindest teachers I have met, in the most beautiful, relaxed setting. It has been a pleasure to spend time with somebody who is so clearly passionate about what they do, and wanting to show and teach others to pass it on! I never felt rushed and free to explore and have fun as opposed to making something perfect. Can't wait to come back, thank you Nadine :) x"
About Menston Pottery
Hello, I am Nadine, a retired engineer and life-long clay enthusiast. I have a degree in Civil Engineering and International Management and have worked in the construction and transport industry for over 20 years.
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In 2017 I decided to start my own Ceramic Brand, NadineBlakemoreCeramics (@NadineBlakemoreCeramics) and developed my hobby into a small business, whilst carrying on working part time. In 2021, I have handed in notice and have made pottery my main job. Ceramics for me is not just something I do, it is my elixir for life.
Menston Pottery came about, because of damp. I know, how weird! When my family and I moved to Menston in 2019, our new house had a small outbuilding that I earmarked to become my little studio. But, you guessed it, it was too damp for me to work in there. Being an engineer came in handy here and I now have a proper purpose build pottery studio across the yard from my house in Menston. The studio is equipped with a Shimpo wheel, a kiln and plenty of desk space to work.
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I teach hand building techniques such as coiling, pinching and working with slabs and have a selection of clays available for you to explore.. You can also experiment with the wheel, if you have some previous knowledge or book one of my 121 sessions. To finish off your work, I stock a number of commercial glazes, as well as my own brush on and dip-in glazes.
