Beechwood Crafts reviews

Louise Rudderforth reviewed: Next steps in spinning

"I have just attended the next steps in spinning course with Beechwood Crafts. This is my second class with them. Cath the tutor was very welcoming and the relaxing setting put me at ease. She is enthusiastic and encouraging and has taught me to spin and now is helping to improve my technique and learn more about this craft. The days are always well thought out, with Cath contacting you beforehand to ascertain if there is anything you would like to focus upon. Her extensive knowledge in all things spinning comes across. I would highly recommend these courses...I have already booked another."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Louise, It has been a pleasure to teach you and to see how well you are developing your skills. I look forward to seeing you again soon"

RONA RIMES reviewed: Needle felt fairies and mermaids

"A most enjoyable and instructive day. We were made to feel welcome from the start and were supplied with hot drinks (and cake). The room we used was comfortable and light and our tutor, Maxine explained the craft very well and helped us individually . The day was well planned and all the materials were supplied. Maxine and Cath are tremendously talented and creative and I felt privileged to be taught by them."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"HI Rona, Thanks for the review It was lovely to have you with us. Your fairy and mermaid were both beautiful. best wishes Cath"

Wendy Wilkinson reviewed: Wet felt flowers

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course because everything was prepared and provided for. Cath had infinite patience and knowledge as she demonstrated two techniques of felting flowers. We had the opportunity to make both and I was really pleased with my flowers. The workshop was lovely overlooking the garden.Thank you, Cath I look forward to my next course with you."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Wendy. It was great to have you on the course. I look forward to seeing you again. Cath"

Frances reviewed: Lino print Christmas

"A fabulous course, a day filled with information and fun. We all came away with beautiful cards, tags, wrapping paper and enthusiasm to do more printing! Hannah explained everything beautifully and gave lots of support and advice as we created our lino cuts. Definitely recommended!"

Karen Tew reviewed: Lino print Christmas

"A really enjoyable and fun day learning how to make Lino prints. Came away with Christmas cards, gift tags and wrapping paper and lots of enthusiasm to try making more. I’ve discussed making printed tree decorations with my grandchildren and they can’t wait to get started Hannah was informative and encouraging and the venue met all our needs - would recommend this course."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thank you Karen. Glad you enjoyed it. Hannah is a great teacher and I am delighted to say she has agreed to teach another course in the New Year - printing linocuts onto fabric best wishes Cath"

Fiona reviewed: Advance needle felt animal - characterful mice

"Had a fantastic day with Maxine delivering an amazing workshop. Cath was welcoming and and was an amazing host giving us lots of tips and support too. I was amazed as my mouse started to come together and Maxine explained everything and was an incredibly patient and brilliant teacher. Thank you"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Fiona It was a really fun day wasn’t it. It was great meeting you and having your positive energy in the room. And the finished mice were amazing"

Ruth Sheppard reviewed: Wet felt flowers

"A very enjoyable afternoon and I liked the idea of a goodie bag - an aide memoire with simple instructions about how to have a go at making felt flowers at home would be a lovely addition to choosing wools for the goodie bag I'll definitely recommend your courses and spread the word"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Ruth, It was lovely having you in the group. I like your tip on simple instructions. I'll add a blog about it to my website in the next few days and ensure learners have some notes to take home in future Cath"

Frances reviewed: Wet felt flowers

"A really fun session! Tuition was excellent, with a lovely selection of resources for making our flowers. I came away with a beautiful finished product and lots of ideas. I thoroughly recommend felt flower making with Cath!"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Frances I really enjoy making and teaching about felt flowers. You were such a fun group Thanks Cath"

Audrey Reiss reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the day at Beechwood Crafts with Cath. I took my own wheel, wanting to learn with it. Cath is a very good teacher. I had felt nervous beforehand but she welcomed us with warmth and put everyone at ease. We learned about our wheels, and about different breeds of sheep and their wool qualities and we tried spinning with different types of fleece. I feel encouraged to follow a long held wish to learn to spin and to go on and do more courses. Thank you so much Cath. I recommend this course, highly. It was stimulating and very enjoyable."

Rachel Carter reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I spent a lovely day with Cath, learning to use my spinning wheel. The setting was very relaxing and there was no shortage of coffee. She helped me to understand the basics of spinning and I left there with two skeins that I had spun. I felt very pleased with myself. This is an ideal course to find out whether spinning is for you and what wheel might suit you best. Cath is very gentle and patient and gives lots of encouragement. I highly recommend it."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"Thanks Rachel. You have every right to be proud; your spinning was great. Lovely to have you on the course."

Sally Mills reviewed: Advance needle felt animal - characterful mice

"I had a very enjoyable day making a felted hare with Maxine and Cath. Starting with a very friendly and informal welcome, we set about learning the basics of needle felting and began creating our own hares from the bundle of wool in front of us. Everything was explained and demonstrated very clearly and any questions were answered as they arose. I found the whole experience to be very relaxing and therapeutic and was super happy with the little creature that I took home! To anyone who is thinking of having a go at needle felting, this is the perfect workshop for beginners and I would highly recommend it. Thank you Maxine and Cath."

Sue reviewed: Wet felt flowers

"Great step by step intro to wet felting flowers, lots of lovely fibres, silks and embellishment along with lots of clear, helpful guidance. Really made me want to do more felting!"

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"thanks Sue, I love wet felting"

Paul reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I had just purchased a wheel but had never spun before so enrolled on a spinning course with Cath Snape at beechwood crafts. Cath was very welcoming and first set up my wheel. There were three learners and Cath was very patient, knowledgeable and showed us what to do. I was very impressed. We all spun throughout the day and produced some reasonable work. I would thoroughly recommend Cath and Beechwood Crafts."

Beechwood Crafts responded:

"thanks Paul It was great to have you on the course"