Feltworld - Creative Arts reviews

Jill Glover reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"I did this batik course on 17 September 2020. It was just wonderful. All equipment was available and thanks to Barbara I was able to make a beautiful batik first time. It is gorgeous and I will be framing it. Barbara is so friendly and relaxed with you to make you feel comfortable with the process. I would definitely promote her classes. A lovely light place to create your art. I can only thank her for her friendly manner, tips, tricks, and information."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you Jill. Your picture looks fabulous, well worth the wait during the lock down and Covid! :-) I hope you continue and I will look forward to seeing your future creations. B"

SARAH ROBINSON reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A lovely morning spent learning the basics of needle felting. Through Barbara‘s guidance, I managed to make a cute felt mouse and now feel inspired (and confident enough) to have a go on my own at another small creature. The session was very relaxed and enjoyable. Thank you :)"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sarah, you are a natural :-). Hope to meet you again for the next level/s. Barbara"

Maria Bunker reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I have followed Barbara for a couple of years and have wanted to do one of her workshop, which I finally got to do and wasn't disappointed. I took part in her wet felting bag workshop with two other ladies, who were also lovely. Barbara demonstrated each stage of the process and gave us individual attention as and when we needed it. This session was an all day one where lunch was included, and you definitely need the full day to complete the piece. I love my bag that I have made, and would thoroughly recommend this workshop. I travelled a distance to take part in this session and was not disappointed that I had. In fact I have no hesitation in attending another of Barbara's session and hope it isn't too long before I do so."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to finally meet you and teach you :-). Your bag looks fabulous and look forward to teaching you many more stages and techniques. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay visiting Penkridge and Cannock Chase."

Christine Nicholls reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A great ‘hands-on’ experience - wonderful guidance through the whole process of batik and would highly recommend. It was a very enjoyable day and really pleased with the resulting piece of work."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Christine. You and your sister Shiela created unique art works as complete beginners and they looked brilliant. I am looking forward to seeing your pieces framed :-) and teaching you in the future."

Lynn reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Really lovely day with my daughter, I made a picture and she made slippers. Barbara was lovely very knowledgable, would recommend!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Lynn. It was a pleasure to teach you and Sammy. Love your felt creations :-)."

Sam reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Really fun day making felt slippers. Nice lunch and cake included thanks very much :)"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Enjoy wearing your slippers Sam, they looked fabulous. Send me a picture when you have the leather sole on them :-)."

Cheryl Oliver reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Fantastic opportunity to wet felt a bag. Helpful and patient tutor with plenty of experience enabling me to further understand the process. Thank you x"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Cheryl. You have a natural talent and the passion for wool. Keep creating and developing new skills and your ideas :-)."

G Yourston reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Loved the day with Barbara in Penkridge. Very open and flexible about what we could work on. We were all different levels of experience and she was able to help each of us learn new techniques. Couldn’t believe 5.5 hours could pass so quickly! Would highly recommend this workshop Thanks Barbara!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Gill, It was lovely to teach you and your 3 sisters. It would be great to see your future creations :-) and little felted man :-) ."

Viv Cdow reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We had a felting workshop together in Barbara's garden and loved the variety of options on offer. She is very experienced and had lots of helpful tips to give to help us improve our skills. A great day!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Viv, I am pleased that you left with tips and tricks to continue your piece at home :-). Stay safe and well!"

Maxine Connelly reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Very informative day. Lots of help and support. Made a felted Nuno scarf which is unique. Would recommend anyone to give it a go. Would make a lovely day out for couples or gift for a friend where you can make something to keep and take home."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you Maxine. Your scarf looks stunning. I look forward to teaching you the next level...I am going to put on an advanced class to include layers and extra silks. Join the Newsletter on my website if you would like to hear more :-)"

Jeanette reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Oh my gosh. Just spent an amazing full day workshop with Barbara. Made an 8inch needle felted doll, a fairy for my husbands memorial. Learnt so much, needed the full day as it was so relaxing and learnt so much more than I thought. Tried kits before but never understood the tips and tricks that Barbara shared with me. See her Facebook page Feltworld Creative Art Courses. I'll be back with my daughter."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Jeanette it was really lovely to teach you and see your fairy develop. Looking forward to teaching you a more advanced level next time. Stay in touch :-)"

Jayne reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had this as a present with my mum. Wasn't sure what to expect as I've never done needle felting. Loved.... Loved... Loved the course, very relaxed and informal. Barbara was patient and full of knowledge. Everything was provided and I would highly recommended x"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you very much Jayne, I had a fun day to and it was a pleasure to teach you how to make your funky hare :-), very well done. Looking forward to teaching you again and maybe sampling your delicious cakes again too lol"

Doramie reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Fab teacher, very knowledgeable and patient. Provided lunch and refreshments. I made a lovely hare"

Sarah reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Great day with Barbara - making my beautiful Nuno silk and felt scarf. I really did not expect to be able to make something so beautiful - particularly since I was a first time felter. A lovely day with my sister - working together on our projects - I can highly recommend the course - we will be back to do another scarf or maybe have a go at Batik next time, We were really looked after by Barbara - she is so patient and helpful - and makes a lovely vegetable soup! Great value for money - a full day of activity, plus tutoring , plus lunch and a beautiful handmade one-off scarf - fab!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you for the glowing review ?. I had a lovely day sharing my skills with you and Janet. You can be proud to say that you made your unique scarves. I will look forward to teaching you again in the future.... You will enjoy the batik ?. B"

Sally fitzhenry reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"Had a wonderful day making a wall hanging. I learned a lot of techniques, had a lovely lunch and thank you for the cake. I shall definitely be booking another course. Thank you Barbara for some fabulous company and a lovely relaxing day."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Loved your picture of your beautiful house in the sun, under the blossom of the tree?. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations."

Sally reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"A really enjoyable and creative day spent making my own wet felting bag. New to this art, Barbara was patient and explained all of the steps really well. Also very well looked after with a lovely lunch, cake and endless tea. I will be back to learn more ."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Well done in your first experience of wet felting and creating such a lovely seamless bag ?. Will look forward to seeing what else you make next time."

Tracey Doherty reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"Had a fabulous day working on my first ever wet felt picture with Barbara. Such a great tutor and having access to all the materials and colours you could ever need in a nice cosy small group so lots of help and guidance. Will definitely be booking another one. Slippers next! ?*****"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your picture is really beautiful Tracy. It is so inviting and draws you in the the floral meadow. Looking forward to teaching you cosy toes slippers ?."

Sue Ricketts reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"This short introduction to needle felting took me from knowing nothing to making a lovely little bird in an afternoon. Barbara is a clear and encouraging tutor and obviously loves both the craft and teaching it. Would thoroughly recommend."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sue, your cute black bird was expertly made. Good luck in your future projects."

Tracy reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We had a great day creating a bag using the wet felting technique with Barbara. The course is well structured and gives you plenty of range to experiment with colours and designs. Barbara is very easy to get along with and provides clear information. We came away from the day with a great bag and ideas to use the technique again. Lunch is also provided, alongside all materials and the course tuition, so it makes the course good value for money. We hope to return for the needle felting course in the not too distant future."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Than you Tracy, I look forward to teaching you again...with your beautiful bag :-)."

Julie Warner reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"What a fun day of learning we had! Thanks Barbara, and for lunch. Your house is a treasure trove of woolish wonders! And we got some exercise and a wonderful new bag! Many thanks, Julie"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your welcome and thank you ?, your bag looked brilliant. I’m looking forward to giving you another workout ?️‍♀️..... no it’ll be less strenuous next time!"

Constance Wolstenholme reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Never having done anything like this before I was a bit nervous but Barbara quickly put me at my ease and assured me that by the end of the morning I would have a little creature to take home. After two hours of expert tuition and a few laughs along the way I left with my first needle felt creation: a cute penguin! I'm now all fired up to start on next year's Christmas tree decorations and am fully intending to go to another of Barbara's workshops very soon."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was lovely to have you on my half day workshop Constance. Your penguin looked brilliant. I will look forward to teaching you in the future. B"

Jo Wright reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Lovely morning with my niece at Barabara's felting workshop making cute little animals. A knowledgable host, tea and biscuits, great company and left feeling confident in the techniques. Great value for money."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Jo. Your cute animals looked great. I will look forward to you coming along to a different class in the future :-) ."

Janet Apperley reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Barbara is just so lovely and talented, very patient and nothing is too much trouble, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something new."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Arhh thank you Janet. Your donkey looked fab ?, well done for your very first needle felting project."

Sam reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We booked this course for our friends birthday & had a wonderful morning. I’d never done any felting before & was very impressed I managed to make a lovely little robin for my Christmas tree with the guidance of Barbara, who was very welcoming & friendly. Would definitely recommend this course!"

Elle reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"I had the course booked as a birthday present and I had the most wonderful morning, Barbara was so friendly and helpful, answered all our questions and helped us come away with the most gorgeous little felted animals. I couldn’t recommend this course and Barbara any more, thanks again"