Matt Smith Ceramics

I can't believe I've found this gem of a pottery studio! I've been attending weekly classes since August and have learnt so much. Matt and Fae are inspirational, patient and extremely knowledgeable. The studio itself is well equipped, but most of all it's friendly, warm and very welcoming, a social hub for many! Thank you Matt and his team, you have given me a space where I can zone out of everyday life and do something just for me! #Ilovethrowing

Matt Smith is a fantastic pottery teacher and couldn't imagine learning from anyone else. He is very knowledgeable and is a great teacher. I have been for 3 full day sessions now and it has been completely worth the money.

Learning pottery with Matt has been an amazingly fulfilling experience. I have been attending classes regularly for over a year and really enjoy these sessions. Matt is a fantastic teacher, the atmostphere is friendly and fun and I cannot recommend highly enough.

I highly recommend Matt Smith as the best person in West Sussex to teach you how to throw! No words can describe how good this place is. By this I mean, in Matt’s studio unlike in many other places, you will actually learn and improve your skills. You will be throwing one pot after another and your confidence will grow in no time. It is a no-nonsense workshop where you will actually learn pottery! Matt has more than 20 years of experience and is an excellent teacher. He is a professional thr...

Matt, who is very skilled and talented potter runs a bright and friendly studio. With lots of patients he will guide you through the first steps of throwing on the potter's wheel before letting you develop your own skills. Like a safety net, he is always around to help you and teach you new technique. I've spent many hours making pots in Matt's studio.