Latest reviews

27 Nov 16'

Christine Hartis Emms reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Lena takes her time to explain different processes and ensures that everyone understands what they need to do and supports them throughout the creative process. She is extremely knowledgable and very approachable. I learnt new skills and techniques which I hope to continue building further. The other course members were very friendly and all in all made for a brilliant experience. Well worth the fee."

27 Nov 16'

Joanne reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"I have had a really lovely day making a wet felted 3d Christmas Stocking with Lena. An extremely informative course where I and the other participants all achieved success. We had our own ideas about what we wanted and with the excellent tuition and support from Lena who is so knowledgeable of the felting technique produced what we hoped to. I am planning another visit to Lena's studio and would whole heartedly recommend her courses to others."

27 Nov 16'

Lorna Morris reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Stained Glass Stars for Christmas

"I had never attempted anything like this before and was very pleased with what I was able to produce in just one day. The tuition was excellent. Lunch was delicious and I had a lovely time."

27 Nov 16'

Jeunene Robins reviewed: Essential Oil Workshop Essex

"Had a really enjoyable day with April and made some great products to take away and enjoy. Learnt lots and came away feeling inspired."

27 Nov 16'

Charlie Clements reviewed: Fused Glass Workshops for beginners & experienced

"Ali came to my Brownie unit. She was fantastic with all the girls and they really enjoyed making Christmas tree decorations. I would love for her to come back and do more crafts with the girls. Would definitely recommend!"

27 Nov 16'

JANE OLIVER reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"A wonderful experience. The class, teacher, food, cakes....simply excellent. We will definitely be returning for more classes."

27 Nov 16'

Karen reviewed: Friday mosaic making

"I greatly enjoyed this workshop and it was great value for money. It was my first attempt at mosaics and Audrey went out of her way to make it as easy and productive as possible in the 2 hour session. I very much look forward to the next workshop, and would definitely recommend Audrey's classes to anyone who's considering giving mosaics a go!"

27 Nov 16'

Sophie B reviewed: Printmaking summer school at Slamseys, Essex

"I have been on this course and also the linocut greetings cards one - both of which have been so interesting and fun. Ruth catered for my gluten free diet with a new cake or biscuit each week, which was much appreciated. I think drypoint etching was my favourite, Ruth encouraged us to experiment with inking and printing techniques throughout the session. Yes, I do recommend to others. SophieBx"

27 Nov 16'

Andrea reviewed: Beginners fabric printing two day introduction at Slamseys

"I loved this course! Really enjoyed coming each week, although I did have to travel from East London it was wirth it. Learned so many skills, most of which I can keep using at home or others when I return to Print Club. There was a scrumptious cake each week and plenty of teas and coffees throughout. I left with fabric which I have turned into cushions. I'm hoping to start printing cushions to sell online, this course has given me the confidence to get started and take the leap. Can't recommend enough! Andrea x"

27 Nov 16'

Angela reviewed: Beginners lino printing

"Wonderful venue, tasty refreshments, great facilities. I really enjoyed learning to screen print, have been wanting to learn for a long time. I'm excited to buy my own supplies & keep printing at home - thank you!"

27 Nov 16'

Beth H reviewed: Beginners lino printing

"Printed a tote bag for Christmas, fun workshop & really pleased with my design. Yummy rocky road cake too!"

27 Nov 16'

linda baker reviewed: One day silver pendant and earring workshop

"A fantastic day thank you Jolene. I was a little nervous to be honest my craft skills are somewhat questionable (can't draw a circle or cut in a straight line), Jolene was so welcoming and easy to talk to. I was at ease within minutes of coming into the workshop. It was a pure delight to see what we would be doing - Jolene demonstrated all the stages first before we were let loose. I was on the course with two of my besties who are both very arty and crafty and both were off and running within minutes. I took my time to find my design assisted by Jolene and then I was off and doing. I could not believe it when Jolene said we needed to stop for lunch, time had flown by. I have never used a gas torch or soldered before in my life - such fun !!! My copper templates were so fabulous that i have them as an ear ring & pendant set - bonus!!! Working with the silver was wonderful, changing the colours by heating it, adding texture, depth and experimenting was simply great fun. I would highly recommend this as a fantastic day out and you get to keep your uniquely designed jewellery - what's not to like. I am particularly interested in coming back for the recycle workshop. Let me know details please Jolene!!! Thank you for an amazing day."

26 Nov 16'

Anthony Lawrenson reviewed: Glass Fusing and Slumping for Beginners and Improvers

"Thank you Jean and Janette both so much for a fantastic informative fun day. I've learnt so much today my head hurts and can't wait to see the outcome of my efforts and just hope I got my 'tin sandwiches' right! Jean and Janette were brill and patient taking us newbies through the basics with a series of different techniques for us try with flexibility for us to adapt. By the end of the session we were flying solo creating master pieces (I hope) with plenty of guidance and advise on hand when required. It was amazing how much material there was available for us to use and experiment with, in such a friendly and relaxed environment. Also worth mentioning was the super lunch with homemade soups, bread and cakes not to mention fresh coffee. Can't wait to return for another session, so many ideas to try. Thank you."

26 Nov 16'

Eiddwen reviewed: Candle making workshops

"My daughter and I spent a lovely day with Angharad and learnt a lot, came home with beautiful aromatic candles. Diolch Angharad am ddiwrnod hyfryd, un gannwyll yn llosgi yn barod x"

26 Nov 16'

Lesley T reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop

"This was an excellent workshop which I thoroughly enjoyed and is fantastic value for money. I chose to make something rather complicated and Annie gave me a great mix of encouragement, support and help and I am delighted with the result. The group size is perfect, the hospitality is great and Annie is a knowledgeable, interesting and patient tutor. There is a good mix of teaching and hands on practice, a huge range of glass to use and many techniques to learn. I loved it so much I am going back and taking my mother in law to the beginners class next year. I think this could be a the second of many visits !"

26 Nov 16'

Madeleine H reviewed: Beginner's screen printing at Slamseys

"Fun day screen printing at Slamseys. Learned a new skills, tried several different techniques and went home with a range of my prints and design. Highly recommend and hope to learn to print on fabric next with Ruth."

26 Nov 16'

Harrie reviewed: Beginners lino printing

"I came with three friends to this course, Slamseys is in a beautiful location on a farm, the barn is a really enjoyable place to be. Ruth was friendly and helpful throughout the session - no question was too silly to ask! Really pleased with my bags, can't wait to come again soon!"

26 Nov 16'

Jo H reviewed: Printmaking summer school at Slamseys, Essex

"Intro to printing was a really interesting course. I loved drypoint etching using the press as well as screen printing, lino cut & monoprinting. It's amazing how different each technique was. It was handy to have the final session to revisit the previous topics to develop further. I think this was good value for money as there were cakes and tea and coffee available throughout the session, it was a very small group and the setting on a farm was beautiful. I travelled quite far for this workshop each week, and I definitely think it was worth it. Can't wait to book again, will be trying fabric printing next time!"

26 Nov 16'

J H reviewed: Beginners fabric printing two day introduction at Slamseys

"Learned the basics of fabric printing, all of which I can keep doing at home. Met some lovely people, only four of us on the course, which meant there was lots of 1-1 attention. The barn and farm make a lovely setting, course supplies and refreshments were generous."

26 Nov 16'

Jemma Harris reviewed: Beginner's screen printing at Slamseys

"I really enjoyed the screen printing workshop at Slamseys. Seeing my design go from a pencil drawing to a finished print was great! The venue is lovely on a working farm and the Blackberry Cake was so delicious, I'd come back again just for the cake!"

26 Nov 16'

Katharine Trotman reviewed: Fun with Felt Flowers

"It was well organised and enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed making the seed pod as this was completely new to me and very attractive."

26 Nov 16'

Lillian reviewed: The Natural Skin Care Workshop

"I completed the candle making business class and this course also. This course introduced me to new concepts and explained in detail the use of natural products which is what I wanted to learn all about. I left the course with a lot of enthusiasm and the start of loads of ideas. The course instructor was very experienced, patient and encouraging. I like that I can call to ask questions after the course taking this to a more personal level."

26 Nov 16'

Lillian reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"I completed the 6 day business class. I have never done anything creative. The course was so sull of practical elements I can now confidently make candle creations. Thank you to all the team."

26 Nov 16'

Sandy reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"Amazing few hours in fantastic company. Fun! Fun! Fun!"

26 Nov 16'

Leanne reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Really informative, practical and fun. Thanks so much. It's made me excited to start making!"