Zantium Studios Ltd reviews

Jan Hiscock reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"Completely 5 star from beginning to end! Alison and Ed, who ran the course, where completely lovely and so helpful. I never could have believed I'd be able to make a 6ft garden support, let alone 2!! The day was absolutely great from beginning to end, meet some wonderful people on the course and it all took place in an idyllic 'to die for garden' with fabulous views. Having the company of nosey chicken's was also a bonus, as was the food, which was non-stop and completely delicious, I'm sure I'll be booking another willow weaving course again soon. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Jan! All such lovely feedback and music to our ears. Come again soon!"

Cathy O-J reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"I attended an absolutely fantastic willow weaving workshop in Wirksworth on 24th May. The setting was magnificent and we were made to feel so welcome by Alison who provided delicious home made food and plenty of snacks and drinks. The tutor, Eddie was incredibly patient. I could not believe what we achieved in just one day. Such a relaxing day with a lovely group of people. I’m hooked on willow weaving. Thank you Alison and Eddie"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou for this marvellous review. Thrilled to hear you enjoyed your day with us here at Zantium Studios. Enjoy your willow...and your garden. "

Martin French reviewed: Willow Garden Panels (1 day) in the Peak District

"A great day out under the excellent tuition of Anthony and in the grounds of Zantium studios outside of Wirksworth. Super lunch and lots of snacks to keep us weaving. Attended with my wife and we both managed to create 2 large decorative panels that are now hiding our home oil tank. We were encouraged to be bold with our work and everyone managed to create something interesting. Thoroughly recommend."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"What a superb group with a total of 8 fabulous panels created over the day...and the sun shone! Thankyou for coming. Thankyou for recommending!"

Joanna reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Great course - fun to learn the sculpting techniques and come away with an animal sculpture we were proud of. Caroline’s teaching style is particularly good - lots of demonstrating and then plenty of time for us to try ourselves. Alison’s lunches and cakes were delicious. Thanks, we had a lovely couple of days."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou for coming and for this lovely review. I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Caroline Gregson. She is a wonderful tutor. "

Lorraine Cunningham reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District

"Really enjoyed this basket making course, 1st class tutor and venue"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Lorraine. Much appreciated. A lovely group producing fantastic baskets and plenty of laughter."

Gill reviewed: Willow Sculpture (1 day) in the Peak District

"A really enjoyable day from start to finish. My friend and I were greeted by the host and introduced to our tutor and 3 other students starting with lovely refreshments. Once we got started we were all engrossed and Alison was so informative and helpful in guiding us through every step to create the different projects we had chosen. Lunch and refreshments provided were great and the lovely setting made it all a very memorable day. Thank you so much to you all. 😁"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Gill, Delighted to hear you enjoyed your day here at Zantium Studios. Wonderful weather, friendly group and super projects all added to the day 🌞 3 ducks, 1 hen and a heron!"

Sarah-Jane reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"A great day out - a relaxed atmosphere, Zantium studios were really welcoming and Holly the tutor was patient and supportive to all course delegates. She shared a wealth of knowledge and everyone completed a fantastic book. Catering was great, and as the weather was sunny, we had breaks in the garden being able to soak in the gorgeous scenery as well as the sun. I was engrossed in the course, and had an enjoable relaxing and productive day. Absolutely recommend this course, Thank-you. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much, Sarah-Jane. Your comments mean a great deal to us here at Zantium Studios. I will pass on your happy feedback to Holly. All the best Alison "

L.C reviewed: Festive Willow Reindeer (1 day) in the Peak District

" I used a craftcourses gift voucher to make a willow reindeer with Anthony at the Zanthium Studios. He was very patient, funny and great at explaining everything. As a complete novice, I've impressed myself and my family with my creation and he will have pride of place in the hall this Christmas, greeting any visitors! We had a lovely lunch and afternoon cake and a really great day. Thank you! "

Penny reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"This was a marvellous course. The facilities were good - the room was light and airy and there was a delicious lunch and plentiful supply of drinks....but more importantly the teacher was excellent. Ali clearly explained everything and she was very attentive to our individual work and queries. I came away feeling enthused and delighted with the work I had done and seen. I only wish there was a follow-up course!! "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Penny, what a superb review! Thankyou so much. I will pass this onto Allie and hope to welcome you again sometime. We are always open to designing new courses here at Zantium Studios. A follow up class could work well... Enjoy your new calligraphy skills. Your cards will be signed with a flourish this year!"

Hannah reviewed: Festive Willow Reindeer (1 day) in the Peak District

"We really enjoyed the willow weaving session. The hospitality was lovely - food was amazing and well beyond our expectations. The instructor Anthony was so patient with my mum with can struggle a little due to arthritic hands. He was personable and made the whole day a pleasure. Great day, would highly recommend and will definately be back for other sessions at the studio!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou very much for joining us yesterday and for your wonderful message. I am so glad you both enjoyed your day here in the studio and will pass on your positive feedback to Anthony. May your fabulous reindeer take centre stage this Christmas! Have a happy time 🦌❤🦌"

Judith reviewed: Festive Willow Reindeer (1 day) in the Peak District

"Excellent course. Lovely friendly helpful tutor. A busy day but the result was so worth it Would recommend "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Judith for this great review. It is always a steep learning curve on this course - but as you say, well worth the effort to go home with an impressive willow reindeer of your own. Top marks to all!"

Lauren reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"Had such an enjoyable day on Allie’s modern calligraphy course. A smaller group meant everyone got valuable tips and had a great time practising whatever their ability. We were in a lovely studio with plenty of refreshments, lunch and tea & cake in the afternoon. Would definitely recommend! I’m very glad I booked it. Thank you all for a lovely day."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Lauren, So glad you enjoyed your Calligraphy day at Zantium Studios. There is always such a calm, creative atmosphere in Allie's classes. Delighted to hear you felt the same way."

Linda reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"Really enjoyed this course. I liked the venue although getting home through the dark and fog was a bit hairy. Enjoyed lunch, cake and tge rest of the catering. I loved the teaching bit. Holly was very patient and helpful, when I made mistakes or asked for individual help. Pleased with the product and now have the knowledge to have a go myself. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Linda, So glad you enjoyed your day with us here at Zantium Studios. Enjoy your beautiful hand-made book and new-found skills. "

Tricia reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"Great course. We were all beginners, but the course was well explained and I never felt rushed. Very pleased with the final product. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Tricia, Much appreciated. Delighted to hear you enjoyed the course and your wonderful hand-made book. Now to decide how to fill it...!"

Stuart reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Have just spent a great couple of days willow weaving an animal sculpture. I made a fox and my wife made a squirrel. The location and facilities were great, despite the weather being cold and damp we worked outside and only ventured inside for lunch. The hosts were very welcoming and the food and cake were top notch. As for Caroline, the instructor, she was very patient, engaging, informative and able to adapt her teaching method to suit the students. Would definitely recommend."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Stuart. I will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to Caroline Gregson. She is a great tutor and always manages to create amazing results with complete beginners. Thanks for recommending us here at Zantium Studios."

Patsie and Claudia reviewed: Willow Garden Panels (1 day) in the Peak District

"Despite the rain it was a lovely creative day. Great lunch. Andrew was patient to a fault and even helped us load our creations into the car. With difficulty!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou P & C, Top marks to all for their creativity and commitment! Delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with us. Come back soon..."

TC reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"We had an amazing day willow weaving. The setting is wonderful, so relaxing. Eddie was great, he demonstrated and explained the techniques and helped when/if required. Came home with a lovely obelisk and a colourful sunflower sculpture. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much. We feel very lucky to have such skilled craftspeople as Eddie Glew teaching for us here at Zantium. Enjoy your new willow weaving skills and garden features!"

Stephen Howard reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"We had a wonderful day making willow structures in a lovely peaceful garden. The atmosphere was very friendly from the moment we arrived. Rachel explained everything very clearly and then helped us all as needed as we built our structures. It was great to learn something new and to take our pieces home. The lunch and treats were superb and far better than you would expect to get on a course. All in all a fabulous day and we hope to come back for another course sometime."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Stephen, This is all so good to hear 😊 It was such a lovely day yesterday. You're welcome back any time! We are adding more course dates to our Zantium Studios programme as we go."

Sue Farmer reviewed: Stained Glass - Flowers (2 days) in the Peak District

"Really enjoyed this course, pace was comfortable and easily manageable. Tutor was clear and very informative. Have a new respect for Tiffany lampshade creators. Food and refreshments couldn’t have been better. Lovely location."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Sue, Your happy feedback is much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your time with us here at Zantium Studios. Best wishes Alison"

Alison reviewed: Stained Glass - Flowers (2 days) in the Peak District

"I had a wonderful two days making stain glass flowers with Kate. Very pleased with the flowers I made, thank you Kate for your shared knowledge and encouragement. Fantastic hospitality from Alison and Peter, we were made to feel very welcome."

Alison Morris reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"I loved doing the willow structure course at Zantium Studios. Eddie was a brilliant teacher, endlessly patient with us novices. I produced something I was proud of and will take pride of place in my garden. The studio is amazing. Alison was lovely and the food was delicious. Despite the weather I had a great time and met some lovely people. Highly recommend. "

Hilary McKay reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District

"I completely enjoyed Eddie Glew's basket weaving course. The teaching and presentation were faultless, the location lovely. Opened my eyes to a whole new craft. I met some really nice people too. Thanks so much."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thank you for joining us over the past 2 days and for this glowing review. We really appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your new skills - and your wonderful basket, of course!"

Debbie wood reviewed: Willow Sculpture (1 day) in the Peak District

"A great setting and I was very welcomed and my tutor Caroline was very patient and helpful. I will be back x"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Debbie, This is such positive feedback and much appreciated. Hope to welcome you back to Zantium again soon. x Alison"

Carol Grant reviewed: Willow Sculpture (1 day) in the Peak District

"The course was great - the tutor was very helpful and the lunch was excellent (including home made cake). I thoroughly enjoyed the day - there were 7 of us in total which was a nice number and allowed Caroline to give us all the attention we needed to make great sculptures - would be interested in doing a 2 day course to try something a little more complicated! "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much Carol, You were a lovely group and what a great flock of hens (+ duck!) created. As Caroline mentioned, we offer a 2-day workshop in 'Willow Animal Sculpture' where you could produce a larger (4 legged) piece - or a pair of birds. Hope to welcome you back sometime. "

Maureen Grant reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"My daughter Joanna and I had a wonderful day on our modern calligraphy course. Allie, our tutor, was excellent - she explained everything simply and it was easy to understand. We learned so much and are eager to put it into practice. Our hosts were a delight. Beautiful surroundings and lovely home cooked lunch and delicious cake in the afternoon. Can’t wait to arrange another course. "