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slow clay testimonials
"Jane’s creativity and innate knowledge of pottery serves as a springboard for inspiration, creativeness and sheer artistic pleasure. This is conveyed through expert teaching to encourage us all to experience the joy of clay. My life is all the better for the art of pottery." Susan Parker - 2010
"Throwing and touching clay is a therapeutic experience. Jane is a great teacher who encourages students yet she gives the freedom to create." Lidia Tanaka - 2010
"Jane’s two passions in life fuse together to form an extremely engaging and cozy ceramics course. Her teaching is natural and open leaving you to explore the world of ceramics at your own pace and her love for the ageless art will keep you guessing at what technique she may show you next. Jane is one of the best and her studio, while having the warmth and accommodation of a welcome open fire, is well equipped for a student of any level. If you wish to find something to take your mind away or want to build on the knowledge may you already have in the art, you should definitely join Jane in her slow clay studio." Mark Aitkin - 2010
"Not only is Jane an exceptional and inspiring artist but she is also a great teacher. She has a definite talent for drawing out the strengths and abilities unique to each student. I find her classes are a great way to begin the week - putting things into perspective - I call it my 'Clay Yoga!' I can see why Jane has 'students for life'!!" Melissa Kellet - 2010
"Jane Sawyer's teaching method takes every pottery novice by the hand, responding to their individual needs, while providing them with the space and encouragement to pursue their own creativity. Jane not only provides carefully considered guidance on the technical skills required to partake in this art form but transparently communicates the personal rewards and struggles associated with Pottery." Kate Crowe - 2010
“The pottery classes are fun, creative and relaxing. Jane's passion for clay is contagious, and her endless patience and willingness to explain techniques to her students (yet again) are admirable. But the best thing is working with clay: it is inspiring and Jane encourages her students to explore the material. I had a lot of fun.” Dr Birgit Lang - 2010
"Jane's method of teaching is one of patience and encouragement. Jane allows each student to advance at their own pace and structures the class so each student's needs are considered. Jane's knowledge of Japanese techniques is completely inspiring. The atmosphere within the classroom is welcoming and fun. I have thoroughly enjoyed partaking in Jane's class and would highly recommend it to anyone who is wanting to learn more about [Jane’s] slow clay techniques." Colleen Kelly - 2010
"In Slow Clay classes Jane has continually educated and challenged me with her detailed knowledge of Japanese Ceramic Techniques. She has an infectious passion for clay and getting dirty hands with terracotta has been a great pleasure. I have really enjoyed her updates about past and present ceramic artists, watching amazing videos and being informed about current exhibitions." Shira Ash
"'What was so good with you was firstly the care and security for our health through your teaching of ergonomic positions and secondly that you gave us a lot of examples of things we could do but encouraged us to take risks and go for what we really felt was our unique direction. Even though I didn’t know how to do things technically at first [because I was a complete beginner] it was OK to try because you always made us believe it’s important to try and not important if it doesn’t work." Desiree Hultstrand - 2008
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