Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

Julia Ruxton reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"It was wonderful to have another course with Clare - she is an excellent teacher and full of inspiration. This is not a class where you come away with something that looks the same as everyone else's work - Clare guides you through her techniques and practice to help you build your own creation. In my case a bit of a struggle this time and I may well change the top layer of my piece, but I learned so much from the process. Clare's classes are small enough that she can give everyone help as needed and she provided such a wealth of different media to work with - it feels like going into a magical world for the morning. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop Julia. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your kind words mean the world to me. "

Yamini McCabe reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Small personalised class. Clare showed us many different techniques and ways to add to a collage. She had lots of material that we could work with. A very enjoyable morning and came away with a piece that I was surprised with! Definitely recommend "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. Your mixed media artwork looked fantastic! I hope the workshop gave you some inspiration of how you can use all of your gorgeous Gelli prints."

Julie Brayshaw reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Another ​enjoyable morning with Clare. It was my second workshop with ​her, this time learning ​all about mixed media. She gave us lots of information in an easily understood way and was ​so generous with her help and ideas​.​ ​Clare is a ​great tutor…​always upbeat, friendly and so knowledgeable.​ I​'m looking forward to booking more workshops with ​Clare and cannot recommend her highly enough​."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. It was lovely to see you again, I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the Mixed Media workshop and hope to see you on another workshop soon."

Jan Smith reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Yes I did a mixed media course. Thrilled with the outcome. Didn’t think I would come away with anything like I did. Thank you Clare"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for my mixed media workshop. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and were happy with your results. Your mixed media art piece looked fab!"

Debs reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"An absolutely excellent course. Clare is inspiring and knowledgeable and gives just the right amount of instruction, support and freedom for each individual. A nice small group. I left feeling both relaxed and inspired!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review my workshop Debs. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and felt both relaxed and inspired. I loved the way you stitched into your collage. I’m looking forward to seeing you again in our May workshop."

Julia B reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"A great course and lovely way to spend a Saturday morning with like minded people. This is the second course I’ve done with Clare. On both occasions I’ve learnt a lot and have been surprised how quickly you can pick up a new skill, create something you are pleased with. Clare is a great teacher and explains everything thoroughly before you start working on your project. It doesn’t matter what experience you have, Clare is on hand to give advice, suggestions and tips to everyone in the class. Clare has extensive knowledge working with mix-media and is always looking for new ideas and methods to add that extra “edge” to her work and to pass on to people on her courses. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words Julia. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I loved the way you stitched the botanicals to your artwork!"

Karen Beard-Jones reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Very enjoyable couple of hours spent at Clare Cosens Multimedia Workshop on the 2st October. Friendly and informative Clare kept a good balance between showing us techniques and making suggestions whilst allowing us to "do our own thing." Thoroughly enjoyed the session from start to finish. I will be booking another course with Clare in the future ?"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop Karen. Your mixed media artwork looked fantastic. Well done! "

Denise Smith reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Had a really great time on this mixed media workshop. I had a vague idea as to what I wanted to do, but Clare gave the much needed advice on how to produce my end product. We were given plenty of materials to choose from , and Clare expertly advised us how to use them. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and a fun morning . I would highly recommend doing this course , especially if you have done Clare's Gelli plate workshop, you will be amazed what you can produce with Clare's valuable assistance. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the mixed media workshop. Your toadstool design looked fab, it was really good to see your finished artwork with the added toadstools. Great addition!"

Caroline Kenny reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"I was really out of my comfort zone on this workshop and just didn’t know where to start. However, I left the workshop with a lovely piece of artwork because of Clare’s patience and experience. A really lovely workshop!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Caroline. Your finished piece looked fantastic. I really hope you still enjoyed the workshop although it was out of your comfort zone."

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."

Jill Glover reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Wow! what a great morning I had. No clue what to do before I got there. Clare had so many options for us to use. She showed us so much to generate our own thoughts. Once I got myself together with my thoughts, Clare helped me put my own slant on things. My piece was a Parisian type of theme with some text, now I can go home and have the inspiration to do something again. Clare is so friendly, helpful, kind, knowledgeable and wanted us to go home knowing that we could try something again at home on our own. Will definitely definitely being attending more of her workshops again. Thank you Clare for giving me the confidence I needed."

Nancy Sexton reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"So much food for thought. I know I will be experimenting with the techniques that were taught. Clare is an excellent teacher. She is very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to constructive ideas to make your work better. The tips on what makes a composition strong were particularly helpful to me. Very easy workshop to attend because she provides so many and so varied supplies——you can just show up."

Carole McWilliams reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Really enjoyed this course. Clare is an excellent teacher and is happy to share her extensive experience and flair for design. I had attended Clare's Gelli Printing course first (also excellent) so had several background sheets to use on the day. All participants did something completely different and we learnt lots of techniques and different approaches to producing a finished mixed media project. Can highly recommend this course."

Tiffany Brett reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"This was the follow up workshop to a gelli printing session I had attended earlier in the year. I've done a fair bit of mixed media but I still learnt some new tips and techniques that I hadn't considered before. Clare is exceptionally generous with her time, energy and resources which makes all of her workshops fun and inspirational. I walked away with a picture that I am proud to hang on my wall."

Pam Wright reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"This was the 2nd workshop we attended,as a follow up from the gelli printing. Clare showed us some mixed media techniques we could use, and we set about making our own pieces. Loads of inspiration was provided,and Clare guided us through the processes. We had a great time and we’re all delighted with what we produced."