Latest reviews

Margaret And John Baldwin reviewed: Simple Frame Basket with Windrush Willow

"What a wonderful way to spend a day, Richard was very attentive, explained things clearly and very informative and we left with two fabulous baskets which are in daily use! we have since been back to urchas a couple of great spheres for presents and Richard and Sue were great communicators with this. Totally recommended. Thank you"

Stephanie and Michaell Boyce reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"A very good grounding for starting watercolour, everyone can come away with something very enjoyable. thank you Stephanie and Michael Boyce"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your review,so glad it has got you started on watercolours, keep up the good work."

Patricia Dale reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Thank you Purnima for the very happy and inspiring art classes. We all had a wonderful time and looked forward to your next lesson. I only you will be on my next cruise. Pat Dale"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Aaah thanks Patricia I hope Im on your next cruise too, keep up the lovely work. Purnima"

Susan Cashmore reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I came on holiday to see the caribbean and found watercolour art! I will take home memories of the trip on QM2 and a new hobby!. Purnima is a wonderful teacher and artist. Sue CashMore Watercolour onboard Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review and also for joining the watercolour course on board QM2. You have made a great start with the basics and just need to build on them let me know when you need more paper. Keep up the good work. Purnima????"

Linda Epstein reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"My Journey on Mary was a pleasure thanks to a great art teacher. Linda Epstein Watercolour Classes On Board Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Linda hope your family love the watercolour kits you have purchased for them, now you can teach them what you have learnt. Purnima"

Sally Chin reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima you are a very inspiring instructor and you have inspired me to continue with painting in watercolour. I'm grateful for the tutoring and tips you have given to all the students. I plan to continue learning more about this wonderful hobby. Sally Chin Watercolour Classes on Board Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you Sally it was lovely to meet you and you have made a great start with this challenging medium, hope to see you soon on a course. Purnima"

Jane Wheeler reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Excellent I have thoroughly enjoyed Purnima's classes she has a charming and effective way of teaching and revealing the joy of watercolour painting.Thank you. Jane Wheeler Watercolour Classes On Board Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you Jane for joining the watercolour sessions, you have made great progress and started ro apply the skills you have learnt, keep it up. Purnima"

Beritt Watts reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"A most enjoying and relaxing break during the day with excellent tutoring in a friendly and social atmosphere. Beritt Watts Watercolour classes onboard Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thanks Beritt for joining the watercolour course what fun we had, keep at it now you have started don't let it beat you, remember watercolour it has a mind of its own! Purnima"

Colin Robinson reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Feel I have learned so much about watercolour techniques in a few lessons how nice to meet a real teacher, I've learnt so much! Colin Robinson"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thanks Colin well done , keep up the work. Purnima"

Susan Cornwell reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"What a wonderful experience,I have really enjoyed the lessons, well presented and very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot about watercolours, I also enjoyed everyone's company. Susan Cornwell Kelowna , BC Canada Watercolour classes onbord Cunard Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was a pleasure to teach you all what fun we had. Keep painting. Purnima ?"

Lydia Harkin reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"My mum and I spent a lovely morning in Vanessa’s lampshade making workshop. Vanessa is a fantastic teacher, it is paced perfectly, and we have both already received compliments for the lampshades we made! Thank you Vanessa!"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Lydia for your lovely review - I also really enjoyed teaching you both to produce top quality lampshades! ?"

Kate Armstrong reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"At Last I have learned about some watercolour applications. Thank you for a fun learning experience and the knowledge to continue at home! A real Pleasure!! Kate Armstrong Cape Cod USA Watercolour classes onboard Cunard Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Brilliant thanks for joining the watercolour sessions, just keep it up now.?? Purnima"

Kate Armstrong reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"At Last I have learned about some watercolour applications. Thank you for a fun learning experience and the knowledge to continue at home! A real Pleasure!! Kate Armstrong Cape Cod USA Watercolour classes onboard Cunard Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well Done Kate you have made a fantastic start. Keep it up Purnima"

Justine reviewed: Saddlebag workshop

"It was such a fun & creative experience making a sadlebag. Eli is a great teacher & it was a wonderful opportunity to learn to use specialist leatherwork equipment. The finished bag looks lovely & has been much admired by my friends and colleagues! I will definitely be returning to do another course with Eli soon, as I do fancy making a pair of bespoke leather trainers!"

Love and Salvage responded:

"Thanks Justine! You made a fabulous bag too - I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the sneakers. XX see you soon."

Carmela reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"My partner and I did the Pottery day for Two with Marina and had a fantastic time. My partner had never done anything like it before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Marina is a great teacher and just generally a real pleasure to spend time with. I thought it might feel a little awkward with just the 3 of us but Marina has a lovely way of making one feel relaxed. With Marina's help we managed to make and paint a couple of bowls each (on the wheel) and are really looking forward to seeing the end results. It was a really fun day and would highly recommend it. We had a lovely lunch in The Watermill which is just 5 mins walk up the road."

Chloe Skidmore reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"Had such a wonderful time! So relaxed and informative. Sarah is so kind and helpful. I’ve never made candles before and was on the course with someone with far more experience but I still felt so comfortable. Have been on a high ever since!"

Candle by Events responded:

"Hi Chloe, thank you for your lovely review. Keep in touch and let me know how you get on with you candle making."

Sandra Laine reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I came to watercolour classes to sample a new hobby, little did I know it would be life changing event. Purnima's an amazing teacher and is patient, kind and inspirational, her enthusiasm is infectious. I knew was absolutely hopeless with patient understanding Purnima gave me confidence and reassurance. This has changed my life, I see everyday scenes as a child - beauty in motion I can't wait for tuition to start, with renewed confidence and a new love of art I will look forward to becoming an artist full- time. Many Thanks to brilliant instructions and suggestions regarding style and technique."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you Sandra what a lovely review , you have worked so hard with this challenging medium and well done for buying the books on our visit to New York. You just need to practice drawing and keep painting. Hope to see you again. Purnima?"

Colin Robinson reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I have attended watercolour Classes on several cruise ships but never met a teacher of Purnima's high standards. I have learnt so much. Watercolour Classes onboard Cunard Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Brilliant Colin you have worked so hard, so glad that you have enjoyed the watercolour sessions, keep up the good work."

Peter Chapman reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I found Purnima to be a unique and highly skilled instructor of watercolour. The first thing that caught my attention was that she used an amplifier so we can hear her, this was much appreciated, the second was she took time to show us what had to be done, the third she paid attention to each one of us as individuals. Her knowledge of watercolour techniques and how to show us was outstanding. I highly recommend her. Watercolour Class Onboard Queen Mary 2 March 2022"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Wow thank you for your lovely comments, you have been creating some beautiful watercolours and thanks for sharing the tips especially the string to create the grid, I will use that technique in future. Keep up the beautiful work. Purnima"

John P. reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"A really interesting and instructive day run by a "guru" of the blacksmithing arts. You learnt practical skills and finished with several of your own handmade items at the end of the day. The numbers on the course are small, 3 in my case, and you get individual instruction and all equipment and materials provided. A great day out, highly recommended, so much so I'm going back for the welding course!"

Alexa reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I loved this, had a fantastic day. Kate was encouraging and kept us moving on to make sure we'd all finish and take our pieces home. I've wanted to work with glass for a long time, and I'll be trying to find time for the term long workshops. Really really enjoyed it."

Barbara reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"We had a wonderful time on this workshop with Dawn. Dawn gave us demonstrations for each stage of our work and provided lots of inspiration plus all materials, threads etc. that we needed. She spent time giving each of us help and encouragement and helping with our sewing machines when needed. In fact my sewing machine refused to work and Dawn had a spare ready for me to be able to use! I would highly recommend Dawn's workshops, they are friendly and relaxed , with lots of tea and coffee provided, plus a rather delicious cake!"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review, it was great to see you both again!"

Caroline Smith reviewed: Upholstery classes in Norwich

"I had a wonderful day. I spent it stripping down an old chair, removing ancient horse hair and the dust of ages that had collected below the springs on the seat. Lee has told me what I need to do to repair the very fragile wood before the next workshop. I can’t wait to get on with the next stage."

Debs reviewed: Introduction to English Willow Basket Making- Weekend Course

"Hi, the course was relaxing, challenging, fun, friendly and so so rewarding. I cant wait to do another one. Thank you everyone|"

Ella Pugh reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"What a fabulous day. Would highly recommend to ANYONE! Jo is an amazing woman, host and teacher. She made us feeling so welcome and made some cakes to die for. Will definitely be returning for many more sessions and laughter ❤️"