Valley Craft Studio

Sarah reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed our Mosaic day with Fiona. I booked very last minute for a friends birthday, and Fiona warmly accepted the booking even though there were just the 2 of us. As soon as we walked through the door, the kettle was on (as it was several times during the day) and biscuits / cake were available if we wanted to indulge. Despite both of us having very busy work / personal lives we immediately relaxed into the task in hand. Fiona spent time explaining the process to us, showing us the materials available to use and the tools needed for the job. She also gave safety advice. She helped us to make decisions about the design of our Mosaic - we both had ideas, and Fiona was able to use her knowledge to help us to decide what was achievable as beginners and in the time available - I must add that my friends chosen design could have been considered quite detailed for a beginner, and yet Fiona was encouraging from the start. She knew that we were both 'crafters' and made us feel supported enough to achieve our goals. Fiona worked alongside us rather than watching over our shoulder, which we both appreciated, but she was always there to offer advice on technique, colour, and to cut a few tiles for us if we were concerned about finishing. We totally relaxed into the task, chatted as if we had known each other forever, and had the most wonderful day - and at the end of it we had both produced a piece of work that we loved and felt very proud of ourselves! Fiona sent us home with a bag of grout to finish the Mosaic when the adhesive has totally dried (in a day or 2) and we have promised to send her a photo each. I feel the price of the workshop was spot on, and at no time did Fiona make us feel hurried. I would certainly recommend, and will very likely treat myself to another day with her - I fancy making a set of coasters! Thank you to Fiona - a lady who is very talented at her chosen craft, makes a perfect cuppa, and is just really nice and easy to work alongside. I feel the bug has bitten!!! Always dangerous and usually expensive!! "

Hillary Bower reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"A relaxing and informative Mosaic course held with Fiona in her beautiful Studio with excellent facilities and equipment. I can thoroughly recommend this course ."

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks so much for your lovely review Hillary. It was great to meet you both and I’m looking forward to having you back again soon x"

Chloe Kennedy reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"Highly recommend this course! Fiona was so so lovely and really helpful. I got the night on the tiles workshop for my mum and I and it was a really lovely way to spend our morning. We are already planning on another trip and I have many friends that want to have a go too!! "

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Chloe. It was so nice to meet you both and I really look forward to welcoming you back again soon x"

Mary Bevan reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"I did the course yesterday and enjoyed every moment of it. Fiona is very knowledgeable and extremely positive and helpful. I’m so pleased with the piece I created and am certainly going to take mosaic making as a result. I’m also already looking forward to arranging a further course with Fiona to learn more. "

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Mary. You really should be pleased with your piece - it was fantastic. I'm so pleased you intend to carry on with mosaicing"