Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios reviews

2 Nov 23'

Gill Robinson reviewed: Willow Hares, Bees & Stag heads

"What a wonderful day making a willow hare. Laura was patient and kind, helpful and generous with her time. I can't recommend this course and Laura as a tutor enough. I am so pleased with my finished hare. I absolutely love him. Thank you so much ❤️"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you so much for your review... it was a great day all round. Wallace is fabulous! I really appreciate the picture of him in his forever home with Jax. Thanks again, Laura. "

30 Oct 23'

Rob & Serena reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We really enjoyed our stain glass experience with Laura. The course was accessible and Laura was very helpful in ensuring that we used the correct techniques on our pieces. Would highly recommend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"That's a lovely review, thank you. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. It's a big learning curve and you both took it on with enthusiasm. I hope you treasure your first stained glass panels, they are wonderful. "

14 Aug 23'

Kat reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Good introduction to different stages of the stained glass making process. Laura is knowledgeable and supportive and her studio space, including the building it’s in, is amazing. I was really pleased with what I was helped to achieve in a short space of time and am definitely inspired to want to do more stained glass work! Thank you!! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"My pleasure.... it was great to work with you. I'm delighted you feel inspired to continue learning about this wonderful craft. All the best to you, Laura. "

12 Aug 23'

Sara from Liverpool reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We attended the two day stained glass course this month, Aug 2023. Laura is a fantastic tutor. We both received really good one-to-one instruction & support. The pace of the course was just right, not too fast that we felt rushed, with Laura keeping us total beginners on track to complete our pieces on time. Totally recommend this course. Sara from Liverpool. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Sara, I was showing your work to new students today and they loved it, too! Really good choice of colour to suit the design. Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to me. Laura "

19 Jul 23'

Alison Smith reviewed: Willow Hares, Bees & Stag heads

"Booked this course for my mum's birthday. She had an amazing day and her willow hare(Herbert) is beautiful. Laura was a great teacher. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you! Your Mum was a delight to work with. I hope Herbert enjoys his new home. Don't forget the linseed spray before putting him in the garden. Laura "

3 Jun 23'

Julia King reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Had a great time. I learnt so much and Laura was brilliant; very knowledgeable and supportive. I will definitely be trying another of Laura's courses."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Julia, I really enjoyed working with you. You are very welcome to come again and learn another skill. Thank you for your review! Laura "

22 May 23'

Hannah reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"I completed the 2 day leaded stain glass course with Laura this weekend and loved every minute! It was a very small class which was perfect as meant that Laura was always on hand to help and guide me (with the patience of a saint!). The process was broken down and explained really well, it was amazing to start with a simple drawing and see that turn into something so lovely. As someone who isn’t very arty at all, or confident when learning new things, it was definitely a plus to be taught by someone so supportive and encouraging. The course made me want to put the skills I’ve learned to use and try to make something on my own so thank you! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Hannah! Thank you so much for your review. I had complete faith in you! It's part of my job to understand how people learn in an environment that's completely new. Learning a whole new skill in 2 days is a real challenge and you worked your way through it to the finished art work. That little boat on choppy seas is charming and well made, so very well done. Come again any time. Laura. "

22 May 23'

Helen Williams reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Amazing course and amazing teacher. The course was very relaxed and a lot of information provided starting us on a path to enjoy making stain glass at home. We really got that one on one tuition - which you don’t get with other courses, Laura always limits her class numbers to 4 which is brilliant. Couldn’t recommend enough - absolutely loved it. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you! I really enjoyed teaching you all, and loved the finished art work. If you want any advice do let me know. Keep up the practice of glass cutting. You are both welcome any time and outdoor mosaic would be a great new skill, too. I hope you got home to Wales safe and sound. Laura. "

16 May 23'

Angela Aerhur reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

" A birthday outings for my friend and I, the mosaic taster session was perfect treat, Fun, creative and informative, Laura is a great teacher, very encouraging with the right amount of instruction so and we both came away with a lovely mosaic we were proud of and I feel able to try it at home for myself. Would definitely recommend "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you for your review! You both did brilliantly and I'm proud of your lovely work, too. Come again any time. Laura "

26 Apr 23'

Elaine Beesley reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Superb two days spent making a stained-glass window, which will take pride of place hanging in my house. Laura is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and a wonderful teacher. I certainly feel I now possess the confidence to go it alone and start making my own stained-glass in my own workshop."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"It's quite a learning curve and your enthusiasm showed throughout. You had a really wonderful design and finished piece. Come again any time! Laura. "

16 Apr 23'

Christine B. reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"I had a wonderfully enjoyable day with Laura, making a mosaic hare on a sheet of slate. I love it and can't wait to hang it in the garden I thoroughly recommend the course and Laura as tutor. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you, Christine! Your dancing hare is a fabulous piece of work. All my other students love it. You made really good colour choices. Come again any time. Laura."

28 Mar 23'

Bib reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Loved everything about this 2 day stained glass course. Created something that I'm really chuffed with that's now hanging in our house. Laura is an amazing tutor. Very kind, fun & patient ! Learned a lot and her own work is beautiful. Would definitely recommend this course and Todmorden x"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"What lovely feedback! I think stained glass craft really suits you. The piece you made reminds me of church windows with the intensity of colours you chose. I'm delighted you enjoyed Todmorden, it's a special place. You've cheered me up on a rainy morning! Thank you."

27 Mar 23'

John F reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We really enjoyed our two days with Laura and the pieces we created are now proudly hanging in our windows at home. Would happily recommend the course, and as an added bonus, Todmorden is a lovely place to spend a weekend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you for your review, John! It was a very creative weekend and the finished work is wonderful. Well done both of you. So glad you got to see Todmorden and our local scene. Come again any time. "

23 Feb 23'

Jo reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"I had a lovely afternoon making a bee mosaic. Laura is a great teacher. She explained how to use the tools clearly and gave tips when I needed help. Looking forward to putting my panel up in the garden and having another go at mosaic soon. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"You are welcome, Jo. You are a natural, and you were comfortable enough to make your own tea! Come again and make something bigger or in stained glass. Lovely to meet you, Laura "

11 Jan 23'

Jacqui Barlow reviewed: Half day glass cutting for mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Hi the course with Laura was great thanks... I achieved a lot from the course and has given me confidence to do glass cutting myself... Lovely lady 🥰 so a 5 star experience for me "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"It was a joy to work with you! I know you will continue and learn more. Practice, practice....keep holding the glass scorer as I showed you and it will all come together. I run the 2 day course if you fancy more indepth knowledge. All the best, Laura. "

19 Nov 22'

Dave Goodman reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Very friendly, enthusiastic and informative course. Covers everything from design, glass cutting, leading, soldering right through to cementing and you get to take home your piece. Has definitely inspired me to do more stained glass."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I can definitely imagine you settling up a workshop in the dining room! Keep going ... I've had brilliant feedback about your stained glass sheep. A pleasure to meet and work with you. All the very best for the future. "

30 Sep 22'

Jude reviewed: Half day glass cutting for mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"I had a brilliant afternoon with Laura making a glass mosaic. She is a very talented artist and shares her skills really well as a teacher. She is patient and supportive and helps develop your own design ideas "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I'm really pleased to hear from you! This course is a proper learning curve and you got to grips with it. My evening class students love your green Budgie. I hope to see you again when you're back visiting the area. Many thanks, Laura. "

29 Sep 22'

Rachael reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Laura's workshop was fab! The studio is in a cool, old building and Laura herself was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. There was sufficient time to do what we needed in a relaxed, calm way under Laura's guidance and we created some lovely pieces. I was able to bring my 3 month old baby, which was a huge help too! Will definitely be looking to do more courses with Laura in the future. Thank you! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Rachael, it was my pleasure to meet you all including baby! Your work was lovely and I think you learned a lot in a short time. Well done all of you and thank you for your review. You are welcome anytime. Laura "

25 Sep 22'

Demi Longworth reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Absolutely loved this course. Laura was just brilliant! She was very helpful, patient, inspirational and knowledgeable. She's definitely kick started a new hobby for me! Thank you Laura for an amazing class!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you Demi! It's lovely for me to know you've got so much out of the workshop. It was great to show you all my recent work, too. Keep it up and above all enjoy it. Laura. "

15 May 22'

Cath Stone reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Fantastic Sunday afternoon spent in Laura’s workshop. Created our very first mosaic pieces, both now hooked and can’t wait to try more. Three hours of total relaxation, very absorbing and from the first seconds of drawing out a design template you can feel your worries just melting away. Thank you Laura. Cath and Stacey"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Cath and Stacey, you are so welcome! The hours flew by. You might like the cutting glass for mosaic afternoon... have a nosey when you've got a minute. All the very best to you both for your future mosaic crafting. Laura. "

8 May 22'

Adrian reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Absolutely brilliant weekend managed to produce a piece that was classed as intermediate. Great explanations of techniques and new skills learnt , which has now got me thinking . Definitely recommend if you're feeling arty and crafty ."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I hope you are inspired to keep learning! The design is vital as a guide. It was great to work with you and your natural enthusiasm. A really lovely result. Thank you for this review it matters to practitioners. "

30 Mar 22'

Lynne reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"Laura was a wonderful teacher, really supportive with ideas and techniques. I learnt way more than I thought I would and have a fantastic piece off outdoor mosaic to show for it - far better than I could have imagined for a complete beginner. I had a lovely,relaxed day. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in mosaics or wanting to try something new. Thank you Laura"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I love to work with people at all stages of their learning. You had an open mind and got excited about the possibilities so guiding you was a joy. A lovely and permanent outcome! Thank you so much for your review. You are welcome anytime. Laura"

20 Mar 22'

karen ashleigh reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"My daughter and I had a day session with Laura. Neither of us had done any mosaics before. It was such a lovely relaxing day, we were both really impressed that we produced such lovely pieces. All thanks to Laura’s professional guidance and patience."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"You both did great work... and small classes are so beneficial for learning. Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to me. I hope you come again! Laura."

24 Jan 22'

Elaine Radcliffe reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"I had a lovely self indulgent day making my own kingfishers mosaic under the expert tuition of Laura. We had a good chat, plenty of tea and i came away with a garden ornament I'm very proud of."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"We really did have a lovely time! Nice and relaxed, and you did yourself proud with translating your drawing into mosaic tile. It was my pleasure to help the process, and thank you for your review. Laura."

17 Jan 22'

Fiona Carmichael reviewed: Painting for Stained Glass and Panel Making Weekend

"What a fabulous course. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutors who were very encouraging. We had done leaded work before but still learnt new techniques which we will put into practice. Deborah who lead the painting aspect is full of ideas and very patient. Laura also offers mosaic days so will most likely be back. Also on a Saturday fab food market in Todmorden to get lunch supplies."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"We were very happy to tutor you through the weekend. Your enthusiasm and humor was a delight. The work you both produced is excellent. Do keep practicing! Laura."