Amerton Arts Studio reviews

Joel Warburton reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"Expert tuition, delivered in a helpful, friendly and encouraging way. Geraint was patient and offered constructive criticism and praise in measured balance. Great location, great group, highly recommended. Thanks Geraint!"

Ken Jones reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Middleton Hall

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day stone carving with Miranda. Participated in this event with 2 very good friends and we had a remarkable time. I would recommend this experience for solo's and groups."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Ken, glad you all enjoyed the weekend stone carving. Best wishes Miranda"

Rowland Hughes reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"I attended the carving course at Middleton Hall. The course was excellent. I can speak highly of the tutor who was knowledgeable and helpful and explained clearly the stages of our carving. I have only one other comment. The weather was fine and sunny, was there a contingency plan for heavy rain? "

Jackie Rankin reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"A very wonderful weekend. Learning new skills with an excellent tutor who gave me confidence to accomplish my own design. There was plenty of help and support in a very relaxing environment."

Sharon reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Middleton Hall

"Middleton Hall is a wonderful location. Miranda is an excellent tutor and I was delighted with my owl"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Sharon, glad you enjoyed the course. Best wishes Miranda"

Diana reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course

"I joined the Green Man sculpture workshop with six others and found the number of people just right as Miranda was able to attend to all of us when needed. She gave a good overview of the process with examples and tools we were going to need. The time was well allocated for the different stages of the process with a coffee break and lunch in between. It was a very interesting and enjoyable experience and we all managed to finish our Green Man. "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Diana, glad you enjoyed the day. Best wishes Miranda"

Stephen reviewed: Two day introduction to portrait sculpture course at Chillington Hall

"An amazing course. Miranda is a great teacher, creating a relaxed atmosphere and letting you find your way with gentle, knowledgeable nudges in the right direction. Cannot recommend highly enough."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Stephen, glad you enjoyed the course. Best wishes Miranda"

Gill A reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course

"Thanks Miranda for a lovely time. I was quite nervous to start with but you were so helpful & patient. I couldn’t have believed I would be able to produce something to be proud. I really relaxed into the day and won’t be so worried about doing another course soon."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Gill, glad you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you again. Best wishes Miranda"

Cathryn Jacob reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course at Middleton Hall

"Excellent course. No previous experience needed as we are guided through each step. My friend and I have now attended the mask making and green man making and would highly recommend both. "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Cathryn, glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes Miranda"

Lorna Taylor reviewed: Introduction to portrait sculpture at Middleton Hall

"What a fabulous 2 day course at Middleton Hall. I completed a portrait sculpture with the expert tuition from Miranda. I can’t wait to book onto another one. Excellent value for money. "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Lorna, glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes Miranda"

Trudie reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course at Middleton Hall

"Really enjoyed the green man clay mask making. Miranda was very encouraging and helpful. Lovely fun day!"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Trudie, so glad you enjoyed your day. Best wishes Miranda"

Alan Porter reviewed: Introduction to portrait sculpture at Middleton Hall

"I was happy to take part in the course. It was friendly and well taught by Miranda. I was guided well and learnt a lot of clay aspects in head sculpture. A Newbie to sculpture almost, had a great weekend and happy with my result. I'm not local to Middleton so may debate coming and may try more locally to Coventry. Thanks. Alan "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the weekend Alan, it is great you are now thinking of taking up sculpture locally. Best wishes Miranda"

Sophie reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"Really enjoyed the course and pleased with what I made. Geraint was very patient. Beautiful location too"

R Booth reviewed: Introduction to portrait sculpture at Middleton Hall

"Good tuition. Room not great. Poor light on far side but workstation rearranged to improve. Workstation also cramped, 1 sq ft and always knocking tools off. Middleton Hall has good motorway connections."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Hi Rupert, I didn't notice your trouble with tools, sorry, I could've popped them on the nearby table instead. See you later in the year. Best wishes Miranda"

Josie flower reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"It was a wonderful 2 day course. Geraint was informative, patient and very good company. He was generous with sharing his skilled knowledge. A lovely experience 🌟"

John Webb reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"I spent a great weekend at Snowshill and Geraint was a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I came away from the course with a carving I was very pleased with and the enthusiasm to use the knowledge I gained in continuing with doing more carving"

Graham and Sophie reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Everyone on the course finished their project to a very good standard which tells you how good the tuition was. Miranda had the skill of stepping in with tips when needed but not actually doing it for you. Sociable, enjoyable, productive and in a wonderful location too - what more could you want!"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you, glad you both enjoyed the weekend. Miranda"

Laurence Scott reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Great course, really expert tuition, loads of tools, well paced instruction and achievable projects. Lovely location too. Thoroughly recommended."

Fiona carmichael reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Fabulous course. Wonderful setting in the orchard. We were blessed with great weather and very patient tutor in Geraint. He never made you feel like a fool, even at the end of the day when concentration goes and your neck aches. The 4 of us were really pleased with our results despite being complete beginners. Thank you for a smashing experience."

David reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"An absolutely brilliant introduction to carving in stone, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this weekend. Miranda’s expert tuition guides you through the process with constant support whenever you need it. Great facilities and an absolutely beautiful setting in the orchard at Snowshill Manor with fantastic Cotswold views. "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thanks David, glad you enjoyed the weekend. Miranda"

Kathryn reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Excellent course in a lovely setting. Miranda is a very good teacher, knowledgeable, patient, serious about quality, and serious about helping everyone to achieve a good result. I'd thoroughly recommend this course."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Kathryn, glad you enjoyed it. Miranda"

Chris Hoggett reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"A great weekend, learnt lots in a beautiful setting"

R Booth reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course

"Great day, tutor was first class, though overstretched with number of pupils."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Rupert. A few more than usual and lovely sculptures from everyone. See you next month. Miranda"

Aline Shand reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"This was my third woodcarving weekend with this organiser and I most probably will do more. Those courses are so well organised and in beautiful settings. Gerraint is an excellent teacher, positive, encouraging and most importantly you go home with a huge sense of achievement and a carving you would never imagine you could achieve in 2 days. Working with wood is so therapeutic too. "

Janey reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"What a wonderful two days I have just spent.... I knew nothing about woodcarving and the course with Geraint was exactly what I hoped it would be. The individual work places, the introduction to tools and how to use them, the right choice of subject - I did an ammonite (wanted to do the hares but Geraint wisely said too much too soon!!) Geraint came around with advice and skill just when I needed him every time!! The location at Middleton Hall and the weather were perfect too. Go for it if you are at all interested....!!!"