Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns reviews

29 May 17'

John R reviewed: Blacksmith for a day with Adrian Woods: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Annie, Adrian Thanks for a fantastic day, I had a great time and loved both the hospitality and the course. The course was perfect as an introduction to blacksmithing and I'm really happy with the dragon. Dont worry Adrian i think I'm a long way off setting up my own forge! I'll definitely be back for more in the future. Thanks again john"

30 Oct 16'

Ottie O'Brien reviewed: Reduction linocut printing with Janet Dickson : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Thank you Annie and Janet for a really enjoyable day at Greystoke for the reduction lino cutting workshop. I hadn't done anything like this for many years and it was so rewarding to have excellent instruction and something to show for it at the end of the day. I feel motivated to continue and plan my next print. Annie's hospitality was wonderful, the food delicious and the company was stimulating."

20 Oct 16'

Rosie S reviewed: 'Botanical Watercolour ' 2 day course 'realistic to abstract' with Karen Innes : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Thank you so much for the cheese making course at Greystoke last week - i really enjoyed it. Can't wait to try the cheese we made - its in the fridge next to the one I've made at home. I'm really getting into it - the family will have to eat a lot of cheese I think! thanks again for generating a lovely friendly atmospshere - lots of fun!"

20 Oct 16'

Chrstine W reviewed: 'Botanical Watercolour ' 2 day course 'realistic to abstract' with Karen Innes : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Rachael, just to thank you for such a good course. I learned lots and have used the whey for bread and scones, both of which were lovely. I've told everyone who will listen what a super day it was and I hope lots more people enjoy your courses in future!"

18 Oct 16'

Sarah B reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"I have been twice now for willow weaving and the whole day is amazing from start to finish. Thank you so much"

18 Oct 16'

Dave A reviewed: Traditional English Longbow making outdoor course - a 2-day 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Just done a 2 day Longbow making course here with Tony Saunders of YnotCoppice. The venue is absolutely excellent! Non stop stream of tea, coffee, home made biscuits, flapjack, soup,puddings and scones! The views are fantastic as well. Thanks Annie and your helpers."

18 Oct 16'

Lee H reviewed: Traditional English Longbow making outdoor course - a 2-day 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Had a great weekend making a long bow. Very welcoming place with great food and a lovely host. Thanks for the gluten free cookies too Annie"

18 Oct 16'

Diana H reviewed: Make a Marvellous Messenger Bag with 'Hole House' Bags: A 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"The best course I have ever been on and the welcome and food was fabulous! Thank you"

18 Oct 16'

Jean H reviewed: Make a Marvellous Messenger Bag with 'Hole House' Bags: A 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Had a fantastic day with wonderful people, Emma and the whole course was great and the food was amazing - thank you"

18 Oct 16'

Joanne T reviewed: Introduction to Photography ~ One day Beginners' workshop with Danielle Ledbury : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Did a weaving workshop then a stone carving workshop. Wonderful tuition and fab food."

18 Oct 16'

Izzy R reviewed: Whittling Birds in Wood ... the Woodpecker - with Dave Harter, a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"Greystoke cycle cafe is set in such a beautiful location. Annie and all the staff were so welcoming. The food made me want to move in with them. The 'bird in a day' course was so much fun, David is such an incredible teacher and artist. I would highly recommend a visit and doing a course, I will definitely be back. Thank you xx"

18 Oct 16'

Sarah B reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"My sister and I visited today to take part in the Willow Deer making course and we loved it. Phil Bradley was great at guiding us through the process of willow weaving and the lunch and refreshments we received from Annie were great. The glorious weather certainly helped make it a great day too, but best of all we got to take home our finished deer sculpture. We will definitely be back!!!"

18 Oct 16'

Serena SB reviewed: Create your own pattern for Dressmaking '- the Tunic Block' a Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Hi, I've just attended the pattern cutting day. It was wonderful. Very enjoyable, great tuition and brilliant food. Highly recommended."

17 Oct 16'

Verna Brodie reviewed: Making large traditional Floor Rag Rugs with Emma Tennant: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Hi Annie Once again a really lovely day at your lovely home. You are so welcoming and I will be back again, I actively lok for what I can fit in next. Emma was a fabulous instructor and I feel well eqipped to make a rug from start to finish (which hopefully will be a thing of beauty-but no matter, I will still be immensely proud of it!) With kind regards Verna"

16 Oct 16'

hannah kozich reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"An excellent course that was a lot of fun, as well as packing a lot into the day to make a great Herdie doorstop. As ever the setting of the Quirky Workshops at the Cycle Cafe was welcoming, with a delicious lunch."

15 Oct 16'

Brian B reviewed: Artisan bread making day: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"I had been meaning to visit this place for a long time but the catalyst to actually do so was being given a voucher for one of the courses that are run here. The bread making course was what I chose although I do bake my own bread and have attended other courses. It was a day well spent! Very well planned and organised by the tutor, Gill. I learnt a lot as well as having a great day! In the joining instructions I was advised to make sure I had plenty room in my freezer for what I would take home. I thought I had plenty room but just managed to squeeze everything in! (That is not counting what I have kept out to use immediately!). The lunch was great as well!"

15 Oct 16'

Robert R reviewed: Artisan bread making day: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Just attended the Bread Making day and came back with a bag laden with fresh baked hand made bread of all shapes and sizes. If you want to learn something new in a friendly atmosphere, with great food and in a wonderful location, look no further."

15 Oct 16'

Charles S reviewed: Traditional English Longbow making outdoor course - a 2-day 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"I attended this course making a longbow from a 7 foot stave of ash over two days. The refreshments provided were all delicious. From freshly baked biscuits and coffee on arrival to homemade soups, bread and butter pudding, crumbles, scones and cakes the food was lovely. The regular cyclists popping in on their coast to coast route were all warmly welcomed and left refreshed. A lovely venue with great food and fun craft courses. Perfect."

15 Oct 16'

Claire M reviewed: Discovering Watercolours - all abilities: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"I attended the August Watercolour Workshop and was inspired. Margaret is a magnificent coach, imparting tips and techniques with patience and humour. I have been painting ever since. Fellow students were great company and the food was fantastic home cooking."

15 Oct 16'

Gill D reviewed: Artisan bread making day: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Spent a wonderful day at the Cycle Cafe learning how to make Artisan bread. A thoroughly enjoyable day, excellent teacher and lovely lunch. I'll be back soon."

14 Oct 16'

Val R reviewed: Reduction linocut printing with Janet Dickson : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Thank you so much for this excellent day Janet and Annie. I was amazed at the quality of work that everyone produced in such a short time, which reflected totally the quality of and style of teaching from Janet that we could produce such diverse pieces of art that we could all be proud of. I am now busy sourcing materials now for my next project... Thank you everybody!- we both had a really relaxed but productive day amongst a lovely group of people with Annie's hospitality, good food and of course cuddly chickens- who could ask for more?"

14 Oct 16'

Ellie reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery - Textures in Nature' with Jo Dix: a 'Quirky Workshop'

"Silver clay workshop today. Fantastic, delighted with the results. Food & hospitality wonderful, as ever! Xx"

14 Oct 16'

M Hewitt reviewed: Bud Vases & Tea Lights in Porcelain with Gwen Bainbridge: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater- Cumbria

"I had a wonderful day at the Quirky Workshop. I'd never worked with porcelain before but Gwen explained everything really well, was very helpful when I struggled with delicate pieces. I managed to produce four items, plus a few trinkets, which I'm very proud of! The venue was a very relaxing place to be, food was excellent and kept me going. I'd recommend this course to anyone, and a voucher for a Quirky Workshop is on my Christmas wish list!"

11 Oct 16'

Rebekah Strong reviewed: Artisan bread making day: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Gill was very helpful and informative and the bread we made was super tasty! I felt I learned a lot and I am confident enough to attempt making different types of bread at home. There was maybe one too many people on the course as oven space was limited resulting in some damaged loaves. The course could maybe have been longer as we ran out of time to attempt all breads planned. Overall the course was good fun and I am looking forward to trying other courses in the future."

6 Oct 16'

Isabel Pinder reviewed: Making large traditional Floor Rag Rugs with Emma Tennant: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"A thoroughly enjoyable day in a delightful setting! Emma provided excellent tuition throughout. Her rugs are inspirational and I appreciated seeing her at work. Being able to use and purchase both the hessian/frame and hook there and then, facilitated the whole process and the acquisition of tools for a new adventure. The hospitality was super with good homemade fare and much appreciated. Even the cream scones at the close slipped down a treat! Many, many thanks for a most memorable day. Hector says, "Wuff!""