“We stayed at your airbnb and threw clay with you for the first time ever. You have been more than an inspiration for me with ceramics. I will never forget you telling me to ‘do everything in moderation’. We are opening a cafe here in Socorro, TX and we are making all of our cups and dinnerware by hand. We have a Skutt kiln and have been mostly hand-building.” ~ Gabe and Mel Padill

“Yesterday was a fantastic and meaningful day to me. You are an exceptional teacher… I know enough by now to know when I am in the hands of an amazing teacher… I know how to scan for great people… I’m so grateful to have found such a wonderful teacher, Artist or tradesman – you are a master. Patient and clear with me – plus watching you throw is like watching a great pianist… Tuesday also works to watch you work I would love it and be honored to be there…I am so loving this. Thank you so much for taking me on. It is all I want these days, is to be making things and helping others and being there for family. I love love love clay…It is an honor and a joy to be learning from you…I am so happy to know you. You have given a lot, in how you teach, and in just how you are.” ~ Amy

“This class is the most supportive and inspiring clay experience we have ever been a part of. The classes are run with a perfect balance of instruction, technique, and structure while at the same time allowing for individual needs and one’s own personal creative spirit to bubble to the surface. Leonie and Steve are masterful teachers, coaches, and sculptors who bring expertise and passion to both their own art and the sharing of it with their students. With gentle guidance and sincere enthusiasm informing each session, our family looks forward to this class all week! We can’t think of a better way to spend our Saturday mornings together…It’s an experience I wouldn’t give up or trade for the world.” ~Ginger Carlson, MA Ed. Speaker, Education Consultant, and Author of Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative & Naturally Curious Children

“Thanks for everything. We feel truly blessed to have discovered your classes. They meet something in Sahara that is truly lovely to behold.” ~Toña Aguilar

“In college while working (floundering) on a wheel I was told by the ceramics professor that I was ‘unteachable’ and that I should stick with hand-building…it took Steve exactly one hour with me to prove that professor wrong…Steve is an innate teacher and communicates the process of working with clay on a wheel flawlessly. He has incredible knowledge of his craft and shares generously. Whether you are a beginner or have some clay experience, I can’t recommend Daniels Family Pottery highly enough.” ~ Shelley

“Deeply enjoyed my times at the studio! I sadly only visited the studio toward the end of my time in Eugene, but felt I learned a lot in a short time and have been re-inspired to seek out ceramics and a wheel in my future city! Steve wears his passion on his sleeve, and is a joy to experience and learn from. Thanks! ~ Abby

“I wanted to take a minute to say how much we appreciated spending time with you in your class. Iman and Reza talk about pottery day with such anticipation and are constantly coming up with new ideas for their next project. You have a very special way of working with people that is both soothing and inspiring. We love to spend time in your studio and have enjoyed meeting your family as well. Warm regards.” ~ Alycia Fahr-Zarlons, Holt International Children’s Services

“Thank you for all your time and energy in my wheel throwing lessons with you this fall. The breadth and depth of knowledge that you have to offer is beyond impressive and is only surpassed by the wisdom that you share. It seems to me that creating pottery is as much a spiritual experience to you as it is a physical practice. And sharing in this experience with you has been nothing short of inspiring. I believe that with the technical fundamentals and the Zen approach that you have instilled in me, that I will continue to improve as an artist and craftsperson…” ~ Anya Dobrowolski

“My sons (3 and 5) and I love our Thursday afternoon clay class, after our jaunt in Friendly Park. It is my favorite time of the week. It’s blissful to watch them get messy while they explore the clay and create with their hands at the same time that I get to tap into my own creativity, which doesn’t get much attention these days. We sit and work the clay and talk. It is relaxing. Leonie provides just the right amount of help when my boys want it, but otherwise allows the children to use their own imagination with the clay. Her energy for handbuilding and her love of kids really make the class special…Our lives are truly enriched. Thank you Daniels family!” ~Julia Olson

“My 5-year-old, Noah, absolutely loved the clay classes. Every morning he would ask ‘are we going to clay class today?’ The class was an hour-and-a-half and it was challenging to convince him to leave the class. The instruction that he received was excellent. Leonie has a wonderful way of encouraging the little ones. She was always complimenting and encouraging Noah to continue with his airplane project. We are already signed-up for the next class.” ~ Michelle Eckstein

“One of the things I appreciate about Leonie and Steve’s classes is their way of meeting the children where they’re at. Kids are free to experience clay in the way that fits for them, and patient guidance is right there for those who would like help bringing their ideas to life. Sincere appreciation for each child’s work is plentiful.” ~Carri Morrison

“Art Clay Camp was so much fun for my daughter that she begged for a second week of it! Leonie and Steve are delightful and pay just the right kind of attention to children to bring out the best of their own individual creativity! Felicia grew from her time with them.” ~ Sarah Strand

“My 5 year old daughter Elana and I began taking the pottery class together. We love it! Now that my daughter feels completely comfortable with Leonie, she wants her independence. When given the choice between me continuing to take the class with her, or her taking the class by herself, she wanted to take it by herself. She has gained emotional freedom, independence, a life-long love of creating her own projects, and seeing her projects through beginning to end. She looks forward to the class every week! She has so much pride in what she has created when she shares her pottery.  ~Talicia Brown, LMT

“We were very impressed with the large amount of clay pieces as well as stepping stone and 6 canvas painting that our daughter Kaya produced at Leonie´s camp this summer. But it wasn´t just the pure amount of art pieces that impressed us but indeed the stories and experiences that had settle in Kaya while doing the art work or while being encouraged by Leonie to try a certain thing out. We are all looking at these pieces in a special light and when many of them will be gifted for Hanukkah and Christmas this year they will be accompanied with these stories. We will definitely be coming back!” ~Line Morkbak

“We were amazed with how much excitement and joy Ayu anticipated each day of the Clay and Canvas Camp and about the quality of her work – very different than what she has been able to do before at home with kids’ drawing and molding supplies. The reason for this seems to be a mixture of using real clay and art materials together with subtle creative and expert technical support by Leonie in a happy environment with other children working on their art projects. We also loved that they went outside whenever the weather was nice to paint something inspired by nature.” ~Beatrice Ekkehart

“Paul has loved doing pottery at your studio. I think it has been really good for him. Thank you so much!” ~ Holly

“My daughter was enrolled in this great clay class…My husband and i got to create as well. Grace, our daughter, had a great time. there is plenty of direction, but the students are Encouraged to find out what will happen if they do…whatever. Grace, made plenty of pinch pots, a really cool sculpture with prints she made with various plastic animals, she made an awesome and very useable butter dish with top. all three of us had a blast and can’t wait till the next Saturday session starts.” ~Leauriy Foltz

“We will always keep your pottery in our memory, it has been one of those special places for us during our short time in Eugene. Thank you!!!” ~ Beatrice