Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker reviews

Karen Davies reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

"This is a wonderful day for anyone interested in learning the skills of lino cutting and printing. Liz makes it feel so easy as she welcomes you into her beautiful studio. She's full of practical advice, ideas and material. Her experience and expertise inspires confidence whether you're a newcomer or old hand. I came home excited by the prospect of creating more prints. I'm so glad I found this workshop "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - your kind words are very much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your understanding and appreciation for the potential of the process grow. I think you’re going to love exploring colour and the impact it has on your designs. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Lulu reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Had a fabulous day learning how to Gel print with Liz., who was incredibly patient with us all. We had a super productive day creating prints from our gel plates, learning various techniques, using lots of household objects to print with and foliage from the garden. Who knew that bubble wrap could look so pretty - would highly recommend this course "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lulu, Good to hear from you and thank you so much for your kind words. It was great working with you, seeing your enthusiasm for the process developing, as you explored the different ideas and techniques. In the first instances it’s such a lovely, intuitive process, but with further time, you’ll start to bend the processes to your will and be more selective with marks, patterns and colour. It’s also a great process to see you through the dark, damp Winter days. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Jill and Ian Kenna reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"A most interesting and enjoyable course. We had never done anything like this before but Liz demonstrated and explained it so well that we were able to come home with many satisfying prints. Liz is an excellent teacher, friendly, helpful and patient. He home and studio are very well appointed and we were made to feel very welcome and provided with drinks and biscuits throughout the day. We would highly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jill & Ian, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - it’s much appreciated. It was a lovely working with you, seeing your interest and understanding grow throughout the day. You both did so well in such a short timescale, creating a range of great pieces. I hope you have time to develop your printmaking skills and I’m sure you’ll both go from strength to strength. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Jayne reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I had a wonderful day learning about gelli plate printing,my first experience of this craft.I came away wanting to do more and an urge to make my Christmas cards this way. Thank-you Liz for your wonderful teaching and introduction to this process."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jayne, Lovely to spend the day working with you and thank you for taking the time to complete your review - it’s much appreciated. Gel plate printing is pretty addictive, so I’m not surprised that you’re ready for more. It’s a lovely intuitive process and the surprises are great. Remember there aren’t bad outcomes, just those waiting for the next layer of colour and pattern to emerge. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Sarah Thompson reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"My sister and I had a really lovely day at Liz’s studio. Liz was very welcoming, patient and a great tutor that guided us through the different sculptures to help us create three different pieces. Fuelled by tea, coffee and lots of chocolate biscuits, we will definitely be back to try our hand at one of Liz’s other talents. Many thanks "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you and Fiona and great to hear about your stay in Derbyshire. You both created some beautiful wire pieces and I hope you intend to continue developing your sculptural skills. You’ll both be very welcome to try out further processes. Happy making. Liz Wellby "

Sue Green reviewed: Tailor made workshop, 6th August - The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Absolutely 1st rate workshop. Can't recommend Liz & this workshop highly enough. We had an amazing day in Carsington. Felt like we made great use of the time and both me & my friend achieved decent prints in our 1st ever lino cutting & printing workshop. This was largely due to Liz's expert guidance and assistance. All in all, a really lovely & unforgettable day, thank you so much x"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sue, Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m a bit overwhelmed and have a very smiley face! I love running workshops, sharing processes that inspire me and helping makers on their creative journeys. Your comments make it so worthwhile. Thank you again and happy making. Liz Wellby"

Maggie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Thanks Liz for a really enjoyable and creative day. As a total novice it was great to receive such clear instruction and practical work together with basic instructions to take away. My takeaway prints were so much better than I expected and, although I need to buy the equipment first, I am going to do more!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maggie, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at the studio. It’s lovely to share a day with makers, especially ones who know each other so well. You produced a beautiful print and it was great to see your skills and understanding develop throughout the workshop. I can see you continuing to develop your skills, so go get your orders in! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Jane Bevan reviewed: Fish & Feathers - exploring wire and foil in Derbyshire.

"Such a stimulating and inspiring day at Liz's studio. Made perfect by the lovely location and garden for lunch. My second visit and I am looking forward to the next one soon."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jane, Lovely to have had you here for a workshop and thank you for letting me know about your day. It’s always interesting as to how a fellow maker will approach the different tasks and materials; you never fail to surprise me and you keep me on my toes. Looking forward to working with you again. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Robyn reviewed: Fish & Feathers - exploring wire and foil in Derbyshire.

"Clear instruction delivered in a good pace that allowed you to develop your skills and experiment. Great items made. Lovely, well equipped studio with a lovely garden for lunch."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Robyn, Good to meet you yesterday and thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. You created some great pieces and it’s always lovely to spend time with makers, seeing their skills and ideas develop throughout the day. Happy making. Liz Wellby "

Anne-Marie Leaman reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day lino printing with Liz. The location is wonderful and her fabulous studio is the perfect place for a lovely experience. Everything is organised beautifully and Liz was a great host. Liz is very professional and has a clear structure to the day. She gently guided us but allowed us to develop our own ideas and techniques! I am delighted with what I managed to produce and Liz gave us many ideas about how to develop our prints further at home. There was also plenty of information available about where to source materials and we were able to try out different cutters and blocks. Most importantly it was a lovely, creative experience with lots of positivity and happy vibes. Thank you, Liz, for a very memorable day. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Anne-Marie, Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m stunned. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you and I’m so pleased that you had such a positive and successful day here. You created a beautiful range of prints, with lots of potential to continue developing at home. It’s such a great process, that I hope you’ll have further time to explore. Looking forward to working with again, later in the year. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby "

Carole reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Liz is an excellent tutor. I had never done lino cutting or printing before and she guided me through the process sharing her knowledge in a easy to understand way. Highly recommend this course for beginners and those a little rusty. Also the Amazing setting of her studio inspires your creativity! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Carole, Thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you, sharing your day with your sister and seeing your understanding and skills developing. I particularly liked your use of colour, as you became more confident with your skills. Lino cutting and printing are great techniques, giving you a structure to guide you through from an idea, to a completed print. They are also pretty addictive, so keep an eye out for the signs, which includes buying lots of coloured inks. Best wishes and happy printing Liz Wellby "

Carole reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Liz is an excellent tutor. I had never done lino cutting or printing before and she guided me through the process sharing her knowledge in a easy to understand way. Highly recommend this course for beginners and those a little rusty. Also the Amazing setting of her studio inspires your creativity! "

Christine Hartis Emms reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Absolutely Fabulous Day. Learnt sooooo much in a fantasticically built workshop with the expert tution and guidance from Liz (sure I may have tried her patience somewhat😂) Liz truly is one of those rare people who make you feel at ease and teases the best possible outcomes for your artwork out of you. Would highly recommend taking the opportunity to join one of her courses, I certainly will be in the future. (oh and Bert, the cat, is also very endearing even when indifferent to your charms)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Christine, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. I am sat with a big grin on my face and I too had a thoroughly lovely day with you and Carol; it’s always special when folks choose a workshop here and travel some distance for this to happen. It’s great to see a piece of work develop from an initial idea to a completed piece, seeing your enthusiasm for the process. There’s still so much that you can develop from your block and your prints. On behalf of Studio Cat, I apologise for his poor manners, but he might be excused as it’s his birthday! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Bridget reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"A light and beautifully curated studio space displaying many of Liz’s creations, and looking out on a pretty, mature garden. All tools and a generous amount of material supplied. Simple processes and achievable projects. A fun day, thanks. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Bridget, Thanks for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you and sharing your day at the studio. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in the UK and have time for lots more creative activities. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Jamie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"This was my first experience on lino printing. Liz made me feel relaxed and explained everything I needed to do. I really enjoyed the course and would highly recommend this class. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jamie, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time here. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you, seeing you gain in confidence as your understanding of the process grew. You produced an excellent range of images, with a particularly complex design for your first print. I hope you can continue exploring this technique, as there’s so much to learn about and enjoy. Happy cutting and printing. Liz Wellby"

Bob reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"A really enjoyable introduction to Lino cutting / printing. Liz was a brilliant tutor and the course took place in the beautiful, relaxed atmosphere of her home. And we were left with something very creative we could take home so a great sense of achievement. Would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in finding out about this fascinating craft. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Bob, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your workshop - I have a big smile on my face and I’m so pleased that enjoyed your birthday gift. Lino cutting and printing is such a great process and hopefully one that you’ll return to time and again. I know it combines lots of things that inspire you, so go get some kit and crack on! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Tanya reviewed: Block Printing on fabric in Derbyshire.

"I had a great day learning a new skill from scratch. Liz is an excellent, knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. The pace was just right and the environment calming. It felt like a real break from normal hectic life. From the beginning it was hands on and coming away with my very own designed and printed t-towel was brilliant. I can really recommend the experience."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Tanya, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - it was great working with you. It’s great to take the time out of a busy life and be creative, and block printing is a really immersive process - plus lots of fun. You created some lovely outcomes, which I hope you can add to. It’s so satisfying that with just a few pieces of equipment and materials, you can create so many unique pieces. Happy printing. Liz Wellby "

Pauline reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

"Excellent course as ever. Fantastic workshop and location. Liz provided a clear instruction sheet that can be taken home and studied an inspiration to carry on in future. All requirements for the day. Can highly recommend any course by Liz."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Pauline, Always lovely to work with and thank you for letting me know about your time at the studio. Blind embossing is such an interesting process, with lots of potential for mixed media and print work. Its speed and adaptability are a real bonus, and it’s good fun. Hope to see some of your new work in the near future. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Sarah reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"The advanced Gelli mono print class was intensive. Liz was able to demonstrate several new processes aimed at bringing more depth to our printing knowledge. In a group setting this was particularly enlightening as each person had a slightly different interpretation and we were all able to learn from each other. Liz’s relaxed manner and knowledgeable instruction helped us to be experimental yet still maintain the structure of whatever we were learning. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with a little printmaking knowledge who wants to develop new techniques in a friendly yet professional atmosphere!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your workshop experience - it’s much appreciated. It’s always interesting working with artists whose skill set is already extensive and their focus has been developed and honed with different creative media. You bring different ideas and understanding, but with the curiosity to explore a new way of working, which creates an interesting challenge for me too. There was a lovely energy throughout the day, which you really added to. I hope you have time to continue mono printing, as I feel it will work really well with your painting practice, allowing for an interchange of ideas. Best wishes and happy printing Liz Wellby "

Penny Took reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"Well organised. Clear instructions . Lovely studio in a pretty village. Left with lots of completed prints and ideas to carry forward."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Penny, Great working with you again and thank you for letting me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. It’s lovely to share a day with makers, watching their skills and understanding develop and the excitement of everything coming together in the final prints. I’m really pleased that you’ve ideas to continue developing. Are you ready for 3 colours? Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Elaine Lynn reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"A great introduction to lino cut printing in wonderful surroundings. Lots of equipment to work with and plenty of individual attention. The last part of the day is about experimenting with colour to produce a number of print variations to take away. A full on day in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Elaine, Thanks for letting me know about your day at the studio - it’s really appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you, seeing your ideas and understanding of the process develop. There’s lots of potential with your design, so I hope you have time to translate it into a 2 colour print. And then you can try printing onto fabric. Best wishes & happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Julia Moor reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"This was such an enjoyable day with a friendly, warm and talented artist. Liz had planned the workshop thoroughly, lots of resources and inspiration, guidance and ideas a plenty and all in a stunning environment. Will definitely come back."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Julia, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day here. You were like a duck to water with experimental printmaking, understanding the potential of the techniques and happy to explore and experiment. It was great working with you and you’re very welcome to return for further workshops at The Slipper Studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Di Chisholm reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Liz's Gelli printing workshop is brilliant . The venue is stunning and I learned how to print in a way I have not tried before . I will be booking for another workshop with Liz in the future, maybe wire work . "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Di, Lovely to meet and work with you yesterday and thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day. It was such a great day working with you all and your enthusiasm and engagement was catching. You’re sure to enjoy exploring gel printing using fabric, with lots of opportunities for experimentation and development. You’ll be most welcome to try another workshop at The Slipper Studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Susan reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Hello. What a fun and inspiring day we had yesterday. We four friends booked a day with Liz to do her gel printing workshop hoping to be able to transfer our new skills to our textile work. Liz is a skilled tutor who broke down the steps of this new technique to us and we all said made us see new pathways in our art explorations. The environment in her studio was warm and inviting. Thank you for a wonderful day and we hope to see Liz on another workshop. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Susan, Good to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time here at the studio. I had such a great day working with you all. You were all so interesting and engaged, which makes for a lovely working atmosphere. There’s so much potential for using gel printing with textiles, so I’m sure you’re going to love your investigations. Happy printing Liz Wellby"

Sarah J-D reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Liz's Gel plate printing course was a revelation to me! As an experienced painter who was very out of practice with printmaking, this was the perfect course to re-ignite my curiosity and enthusiasm for it. Liz's spacious, light-filled studio is super well organised and Liz herself is refreshingly upbeat and a joy to learn from. Her knowledgeable instruction took me where I needed to go artistically and as her only student that day I felt even more special as she tailored her lesson to suit my many, many questions about everything from printing equipment to design and colour choices. I can't wait to try this new medium in my artistic practice and I've already booked the advanced course scheduled a few months from now! I would highly recommend this course to any artist who would like to broaden their artistic practice or even to a beginner, as Liz's many years of teaching experience gives her the ability to make learning fun, whatever your level of skill. I'm determined to get a lil cuddle from her unbelievably gorgeous studio cat Bert next time ;-)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, I have a huge smile on my face, as I tap out my reply to you. Thank you for taking the time and putting so much thought into your feedback - I really appreciate it. You are clearly going to find gel plate printing a really useful addition to your already extensive skill set. It’s a great process for a warm up, it will also help provide decisions re colour and pattern for your painting, plus you’ll be able to create a range of prints pieces that complement your paintings and explore ideas at speed. I’m looking forward to working with you again a little later in the year, to try out your larger plate. Best wishes Liz Wellby"