Clare Cosens Designs reviews

Dawn Baker reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I really enjoyed the Gelli Plate Printing workshop run by Clare. I had no experience with the technique but Clare was very clear with her instructions and demonstrations, very attentIve and gave us some useful hints and tips. I surprised myself, coming away with two prints I will definitely frame and put on my wall! It was a really fun morning and I recommend this workshop to anyone wanting to try something new and creative."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased you enjoyed the workshop Dawn. The detail in your prints was amazing! So glad to hear they are going up on your wall."

Sarah H reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I found the gelli printing workshop absolutely brilliant. It was a really enjoyable experience learning new printing techniques. I am really looking forward to putting into practice what I learned. The effects were really great and achievable. Clare was a lovely teacher and has a real talent for what she does. I would really recommend signing up for this course."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Sarah. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked amazing - Well done!"

Caroline Kenny reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I was really excited about attending this course and it didn’t disappoint. The process from start to finish was brilliant and the results exceeded my expectations. I’m really looking forward to adding to my finished prints on the mixed media workshop."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Caroline. Your prints are fantastic! I’m looking forward to seeing how you are going to develop these in October at the mixed media workshop ?"

Michelle reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Another enjoyable day experimenting with Gelli Print techniques. Can’t wait to try the image transfer with magazine pages again."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Hi Michelle, thank you for taking the time to review my workshop and your kind words. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I would love to see your image transfer prints ?"

Denise reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Another enjoyable experience learning new techniques using alcohol based inks acrylics and image transfers on my gelli plate. Todays workshop was great, a relaxed but very informative session. I would highly recommend any one trying it , it’s amazing what you can produce , and having Clare on hand to support with her expert knowledge is an added bonus. Thank you Clare , keep up the good work "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your image transfer prints looked fantastic! "

Lucy reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"A fantastic workshop that taught lots of different techniques. Clare is an amazing teacher and the small group sizes made for a welcoming and great atmosphere to learn in. A workshop I would highly recommend! Thanks Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed the workshop and for taking the time to leave a review. Lots of fantastic prints with beautiful colour combinations!"

Michelle Folkes reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Myself and my friend had previously attended Clare’s Gelli Printing workshop where we were introduced to the basics and shown techniques and tricks to produce some wonderful prints. Clare had a wealth of resources available to help inspire our imaginations and utilised easily available resources to produce unexpected results. We immediately booked onto her next workshop where, working with our original prints, Clare showed us how to manipulate, embellish and layer the pieces to design and produce our own original piece of mixed media artwork. We look forward to attending more of Clare’s workshops in the near future."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased that you both enjoyed the workshops. Many thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I hope to see you both again in the near future."

RHS reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Loved this workshop! Clare was really inspiring and full of helpful hints and tips on how to create our mixed media piece. There were lots of materials available for us to use which included embossing, pastels, moulding paste, foil to name a few. Clare demonstrated various techniques and how to use each of the mediums. Highly recommend this workshop."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your mixed media landscape looked amazing."

Lisa Fields reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"From the moment we arrived, to the minute we left, Clare made the experience very enjoyable. Kept us watered and fed with refreshments. The course itself was easy to follow, guided by Clare’s experienced hands and knowledge. It was lovely to go home with something that I was proud of, and, ended up making a second shade within hours of returning home. I would recommend this course for beginners and general crafters alike. Thank you Clare x"

Barbara reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare was very welcoming and personable. She organised the workshop very well with clear instructions delivered with a sense of humour. Clare gave us lots of helpful tips that wouldn’t have been picked up through online videos. She was also supportive and positive in her approach and I thoroughly recommend this workshop."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review my workshop. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop and picked up some helpful tips along the way."

Rachel S reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Thank you Clare for a brilliant workshop. I really enjoyed the morning learning about how to print with Gelli plates. I’d not heard of this until I saw the workshop advertised and thought I’d give it a go and was not disappointed. All materials included, good choice of paint colours and plenty of paper to make prints on. Clare has good knowledge of this method and explains techniques well offering suggestions when needed to help you create good images. Many thanks Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words. I’m pleased to hear you enjoyed learning a new printing technique and look forward to working with you to develop these further during our mixed media workshop."

Michelle & Jan reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"We attended the Gelli Plate Printing course today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Clare was very knowledgable and enthusiastic, sharing lots of tips and tricks to perfect our pieces. There were plenty of resources available to inspire our imaginations and Clare was very supportive, offering individual guidance if needed. We came away with some beautiful pieces and immediately booked onto her next mixed media course."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words. I’m really pleased that you both enjoyed the Gelli Plate printing workshop and I’m looking forward to meeting you again soon for the mixed media workshop."

Judith reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I really enjoyed learning about gelli printing with Clare on this workshop. The time flew by experimenting with different textures and colours and I came away with some lovely papers and inspired to try more. I would recommend this workshop, as Clare was an excellent tutor."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop. I loved the pattern and texture your lace made. Thank you for posting your fantastic prints on your social media accounts, they looked amazing."

Helen reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Brilliant morning learning this printing technique with Clare! I immediately felt at ease even though I was a complete novice at Gelli Plate Printing as Clare went out of her way to explain the process and repeat anything we hadn't grasped at first. I can highly recommend this workshop, thank you Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for recommending my workshop. I’m really pleased you felt at ease and enjoyed learning a new technique."

Rachel reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I completed the Gelli Plate Printing course with Clare yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A relaxed and fun atmosphere, great tuition & a generous supply of materials. Clare was very patient with me as I gained confidence with the technique. Can highly recommend!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop followed by your afternoon at the garden centre."

Vanessa reeves reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare was the perfect host and explained everything really clearly , there’s a lot more to making lampshades than I had originally thought , but so happy with the end result and it’s so great to take something away you’ve made yourself. Clare is very patient! Made the whole process feel easy , I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to have a good , the best £30 I’ve ever spent ."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks for sending pictures of your fabulous lampshades, I love to see the lampshades in situ. It was a joy to meet you both."

Caroline Kenny reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"A really fantastic course that I would highly recommend. Clare is very experienced & knowledgeable & a lovely friendly person. My daughter & I left with 2 beautiful light shades that we are really pleased with!!!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words. I’m really pleased you both enjoyed the workshop. Your finished lampshades looked amazing."

Anne H reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I attended the course with my daughter. Clare made us feel very welcome and relaxed immediately. She was a very enthusiastic and helpful teacher who made the process very easy and straightforward to follow, as well as explaining the potential variations and ways of developing the technique. We were hands on with tools and equipment quickly and came away with some really lovely prints. We also came out Fired up to try out gelli printing at home - we’ve bought the recommended equipment and have set it up to have a go next weekend - my daughter is enthused to produce and sell her own prints locally as notecards and postcards. Thankyou Clare for a fab morning ( and a happy, creative teen)"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m so pleased you both enjoyed the Gelli Plate printing workshop. Have a great weekend printing - I would love to see your results. Happy printing! Clare"

Rebecca reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Very good, practical course. Clare is patient and kind, listens carefully to what you want to achieve and gives excellent guidance. Really enjoyed it."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really glad that you enjoyed the Gelli Plate printing workshop. Many thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon Clare"

Jules reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare was absolutely brilliant - we had a fab time and loved the cool lampshades we made. Would definitely recommend this as a fun and relaxing treat activity!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked amazing!"

Irene Jones reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"The gelli printing workshop was really informative and enjoyable. The various techniques were clearly explained and demonstrated and Clare gave lots of support and advice when we tried the techniques ourselves. The workshop was well structured and also a lot of fun."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"So pleased you had fun Irene. It was a truly enjoyable day, with so many fantastic results!"

Rachel Davies reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This is my 4th workshop with Clare! I've enjoyed them so much. As always Clare sets up the workshop to progress through the lovely techniques seamlessly and ensuring that you have wonderful results to bring away. She supplied everything and added extra surprises this time as she knew I was repeating techniques. So I'm thrilled to have developed the transfer printing which worked so well and looked so unique. This is a perfect workshop to go to with a friend than go out for lunch! But equally, as it's a small number we all work around one table so if you were to go alone you would feel included. Thank you, Clare, I loved every minute."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for continuing to support my little business. I am really pleased I was able to show you new techniques even though you have attended this workshop many times before. Your image transfer prints look fantastic and I love the mixed media techniques you have used to develop these further."

Jane reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Just completed a day workshop with Clare. We are a group of artists with a range of knowledge about printing techniques. Clare pitched the day just right, was fantastic and there was a real focus and concentration as we got hands on. The day was brilliant and we had some amazing results. Would highly recommend"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words Jane. I’m really pleased that you had a good day. I agree, there was some amazing results! It was great to see how each of you developed your printing techniques to create such unique and individual results."

Helen Smith reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare gave us an excellent and inspiring workshop day, demonstrating the techniques very clearly. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am buzzing with ideas of things to try now!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed our Gelli plate printing workshop. Have fun exploring your ideas - happy printing!"

Shiralea Coldicott reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare delivered a full day workshop. She is clear, gives good instruction, provides examp,es, and is generous in sharing her techniques. Do this course if you want to dive into the never ending possibilities of gelli plate printing! Course is Cheap as chips too!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review my workshop. You are right, there is a never ending range of possibilities when it comes to Gelli Plate Printing - that’s why I love it!"