The West Riding Stonecarving Association reviews

Gill reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Absolutely fantastic- I am a total beginner, I managed to turn out a lovely Yorkshire Rose - super chuffed. Helen has the patience of a saint, humour, encouragement and great biscuits ! Thanks for a great day "

Ian reviewed: Green Man stone carving in Yorkshire

"Helen is great at teaching, knowing just when to add personal hints to give the most from the course. We were amazed how much progress could be achieved in 2 days and the results fabulous. Location is capable of holding all of us with ease. Tea, coffee and biscuits were appreciated. Safe working environment, perfect for beginners. Remember, the stone is heavy when you go to carry it home. Hidden gem. "

Val Smith reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I bought this for my husband who really enjoyed the course and is very happy with the finished carving."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thanks for the review, I'm glad he enjoyed the course 😊 "

Rob Smith reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Really enjoyed the Yorkshire Rose stone carving course. From the first few nervous chippings with the chisel and hammer to the final lovely result. Helen is a great teacher with patience and humour……plus supplying tea, coffee and biscuits. Highly recommended 👍"

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thanks Rob, Glad you enjoyed the day !"

Anja reviewed: Green Man stone carving in Yorkshire

"The studio is amazing! Very big with a lot of tools and a little sitting are for tea. If you're on the cold side it can get a bit chilly , but while working I was fine. Helen was great, happy to help and answer any questions and was showing us a lot of ways to get things done. It's hard work, but very immersive, I would definitely do it again. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for taking time out to send in your review. I am pleased that you enjoyed the weekend. You have a lovely green man x"

Lynne Shepherd reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Really enjoyed this one day course. Helen was so friendly and welcoming and made everyone feel at ease even when they didn't have a clue (me). With her tuition and guidance I was so proud to come away with a beautiful stone carving. Thankyou"

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thanks I'm pleased you enjoyed the day!"

Phil Brown reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Carved the Yorkshire rose. Fantastic workshop with an incredibly friendly bunch of folks there both learners, regular members and the awesome tutor Helen. I’ve no experience and was able to make something I’m proud of with little trouble. Talked through each step and able to work at my own pace. Brilliant and can’t wait to go back."

Stuart Hillston reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"A lovely day at WRSA with Helen, the ever patient and rather wonderful beating heart of what is a fabulous space to learn stone carving - everything you need in terms of facilities and patient tuition. I really enjoyed my day carving a Yorkshire Rose!"

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for sending in such a lovely review Steuart! Hope to see you at the festival 😀"

Yaz reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"What a fantastic course. Came home with a beautiful Yorkshire rose stone carving. I can’t believe how well it came out, but I think it is really testament to Helen’s fantastic teaching. Such a shame we don’t live closer to the facility, as it would be great to become a member and go weekly. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for taking time out to send a review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the course. It was lovely to meet you. "

Jill Thompson reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Had a fantastic day, Helen is a great tutor, friendly and very helpful, and the facilities are perfect. Having never done anything like this in the past learning to hold a chisel was an achievement and I never expected my little Yorkshire Rose would look anything like it should but it did! Thank you for a great day "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you. You were a pleasure to teach."

Mike Cherrington reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Loved it. Learning new skills is always interesting. Went to the Yorkshire rose which turned out better than expected. Great advise, very helpful and very informative. Highly recommended, couldn't find anything that couldn't be improved (except my white knuckle grip). :-) "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you fot the great review Mike. I'm glad you enjoyed the day."

Gill P reviewed: Green Man stone carving in Yorkshire

"Green man stone carving - The course is superb, 2 days of full on carving guided by the superb and incredibly patient Helen. I was a total (nervous) beginner, Helen’s support helped me gain confidence and turn out a piece I am very proud of - highly recommended "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you Gill It was lovely to meet you and you were a pleasure to teach. Thank you fot your great review xx"

Eleni reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Absolutely amazing! Did this with my dad and sister and we cant stop showing off our carvings. Definitely made us all appreciate stone carving a lot more!! "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for taking time to give us a lovely review "

Jane Lund reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Loved the carving course, Helen was kind and patient as I hacked my way through a nice piece of sandstone, helping me position the chisels and showing me time and again how to hold them - it's a bit like learning to use a pencil for the first time and I won't pretend it's easy but it is really enjoyable and I'm going to carry on in the hope that one day I'll be able to produce something decent."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review. I hope to see you again Jane."

Linda reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Excellent day course, tutor was great and very helpful. The location was fantastic and facilities well sourced and managed. Accessible by wheelchair and the course was managed with the excellent support of the tutor."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review Linda."

Pete Gathercole reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I've always admired the art of stone carving but I never thought I'd be able to have a go. Helen is a remarkable tutor. She gives you the confidence that you can carve something; in my case, a Yorkshire Rose. The biggest boost for me was that she made me feel that any mistakes I made could, with her advice and expertise, be corrected!! It was a really enjoyable and enlightening day. I'll be back."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review. It's very much appreciated. Best wishes Helen"

Chris Brown reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"What a fantastic experience! Helen is an excellent tutor and guided us expertly through every step with lots of encouragement and positivity. None of our group had done anything like this before but Helen put us at ease immediately, making the whole experience a pleasure. We all had a huge sense of achievement at the end and are very happy with our roses. Thank you Helen! "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"What a great review ! Thank you, so much . Glad you all enjoyed your visit. Kindest Regards Helen "

Marek reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"An excellent course designed to get a taster in stone carving. Very accessible even for complete beginners like myself. Also, you will meet some wonderful people there, both with you on the course as well as members of the carving association. If you think a whole day of carving might be too much for you at first, look them up, they offer even shorter taster sessions."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you so much for your great review. Wishing you all the best for the future. Helen"

Simon Joseph reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"The Yorkshire Rose stone carving day was brilliant. it taught several carving skills and these were built on through the day. It was a small group so plenty of tuition and Helen was able to rescue my mistakes. The carving itself that I took home was great."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for the great review Simon. 😀 "

Mary Fraser reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I had a wonderful time. Helen is a great, friendly and positive teacher. She strikes a helpful balance between showing you what to do, standing back to let you have a go, and being on hand to assist, if things aren’t quite going to plan. Helen is very encouraging, and supportive. A great day, with an impressive carving, to act as a reminder."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for taking time to leave a great review. It's very much appreciated. It was nice to meet to meet you and you were a pleasure to teach. Kindest regards Helen "

Andrea reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I really enjoyed this stonecarving day - Helen is a lovely tutor and I'm very pleased with my Yorkshire Rose!"

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you Andrea I am pleased you enjoyed the day.x"

Heather reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"For anyone indecisive about whether to book - Helen supports everyone along the way to make sure they take home a lovely stone carving, no matter your level of expertise, confidence or experience. Everyone in the workshop is super friendly and encouraging - Helen & John have created a really special place here in Halifax!"

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. "

Sarah reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I had a really fantastic day - never done anything like it. I wasn't very confident about it but Helen was a very good teacher and really patient and supportive throughout. It is a great place and everyone was so friendly. I'm really pleased with what I managed to create and would thoroughly recommend this course. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thanks for the great review Sarah . I'm glad you had a good day here. Helen"

David Pye reviewed: Green Man stone carving in Yorkshire

"Helen presents a brilliant experience - all tools/materials/advice freely given in an old mill workroom. Everyone carved slightly different 'Green Men' from Maltese Limestone, each to his/her own interpretation of the pattern supplied, Lovely stone to work; firm and smooth. Everyone went home with a fine result. Highly recommended for friendliness, good instruction and value for money. Brilliant course."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you David . I am pleased that you enjoyed the weekend and appreciate the time taken to write a review. I hope your Green man settles in well in your lovely garden. Kindest regards Helen"

Craig Harrison reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"The course was absolutely brilliant. Helen was patient, and supportive, clearly explaining the skills needed for me to succeed in stone carving. I will definitely consider other courses she runs."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for leaving such a great review. "