Butterfly Effect Studio reviews

Sarah Godwin reviewed: Fused glass at The Warwick Arms Hotel with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"I had the loveliest day learning about glass fusion. Helen is the most patient, warm, engaging teacher, who quickly put any of my apprehensions about trying something new to one side. Helen explains everything clearly & as many times as needed. I'm not naturally artistic, but you don't need to be.... all the equipment & guidance is there to enable you to make beautiful fused pieces. I am so glad I tried it, & so pleased with how my items turned out. Think I have discovered a new hobby!! The venue is light, spacious & airy. I would absolutely recommend Helens' workshops, either going alone, as I did, or with friends.... you're given such a warm welcome & you WILL enjoy it, I am sure."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you so much for taking the time to review the fused glass workshop. You created some beautiful pieces and it was really great seeing you grow in confidence. It was a very friendly and supportive group and we had a good giggle so that’s always a bonus too. Spending time with like-minded people is such a joy. Looking forward to seeing you at future workshops🙏🏻👍🏻🦋"

Lesley reviewed: Fused glass at The Warwick Arms Hotel with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"My daughter and I found this course very interesting and lots of fun. We hadn’t done anything like it before and found it very enjoyable and would recommend it to others. Helen, the tutor, explained everything in detail and was on hand if you needed extra help. She was an excellent teacher and the session just flew by."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Lesley and Charmaine, thank you so much for taking the time to review the fused glass workshop. I’m delighted you both enjoyed it and so impressed with all of your creations. I’ll keep you updated about future workshops and look forward to seeing you when I deliver your items back to the venue👍🏻🙏🏻🦋"

Lesley reviewed: Fused glass at The Warwick Arms Hotel with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"What a delightful way to spend a Sunday morning. Well taught and lovely atmosphere. Really good at prompting inner calm! "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Lesley, thank you for your review, I appreciate you taking the time. I’m so pleased you felt that the whole day ‘prompted your inner calm’! And you’ve created some beautiful items too.I particularly loved the long blue panel with textured details. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and will keep you posted of future workshops. 🙏🏻👍🏻🦋"

Irene, Linda and Ruth reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"We had a fantastic day with Helen on her fused glass workshop. She was very generous with her time and expertise, and explained all aspects of working with glass safely. It was very exciting experimenting with different types of glass, in many different colours, and we could choose the items we wanted to make, from jewellery to decorative tea lights, with lots of encouragement and support. This was our first attempt, and it was a very happy and creative introduction to fused glass art. 29 April 2023"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning ladies, it was so lovely to meet you all eventually and I’m delighted you all felt it was worth the wait ( Irene said you were a team and I could clearly see the bond of friendship you shared!) you all created such beautifully unique pieces, it was a joy to watch you all experiment with your ideas so enthusiastically. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, I really appreciate it.👍🏻🦋 it would be lovely to see you again, especially if you are able to do the butterfly walk in July. 🦋"

Gill reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"An excellent course delivered by an excellent tutor. Helen was generous with her time and materials and we (a group of 4) all made items with which we were delighted. Helen's attention to detail in wrapping our work before postage ensured that they all arrived safely and we look forward to a future course with her. "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning Gill, so lovely meeting you and your group of friends, what a lovely activity to do as part of your weekend ‘get-together’ we had a giggle didn’t we?! You all made such beautifully unique pieces and I’m very happy you were pleased with your creations. It would be great to see you at future workshops 👍🏻 Thanks for taking the time to review the workshop too, I do appreciate it.🦋"

Ann reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"Had a lovely day with Helen great tuition in a relaxed atmosphere with lots of options to be creative "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning Ann, great to meet you the other week and I’m delighted you enjoyed the day. Your use of colours and textures was stunning and I was impressed with the pieces once fired. I do appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Thanks again.🦋"

Darcie reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"I got this course as a birthday present for my Mum and she loved it! They got to make a huge range of items as well as learning lots of techniques and we would definitely recommend this course. Helen was lovely and made it a great day!"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning Darcie, thank you so much for taking the time to review the workshop. I’m very pleased your mum enjoyed the day, such a thoughtful gift, I was more than happy to help make it a birthday to remember👍🏻 She made some gorgeous items ( some of which I believe you and your sister might use) thanks again.🦋"

Katie S reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"This was a fantastic course. Excellent tutoring from Helen and just the right length of time to be very creating. I would highly recommend this course and would love to do another one in the future."

Tina scott reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Really, really enjoyed this course. Never done glass fusing before and Helen was an excellent teacher. Made lots of different things and the others on the course were so friendly too. Will definitely try and book to go again. Thank you for an enjoyable day of creativity."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Tina & Helen, I so enjoyed meeting you both at the weekend and am thrilled you enjoyed the day. I often have such friendly groups of people on my courses ( I do think ‘creatives’ are a friendly bunch anyway!) I’ll be firing your jewellery shortly and the larger pieces should go into the kiln by the weekend for their first firing, can’t wait to see the results, they looked impressive even in their ‘raw’ state so I have high hopes👍🏻I really appreciate you taking the time to write a positive review and I hope to see you both at some point next year.🦋🙏🏻"

LP reviewed: Fused glass at the Stratford School of Jewellery

"Mum and I really enjoyed our afternoon with Helen, her tuition was fantastic. We are looking forward to seeing how our pieces look when they emerge from the kiln!"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Laura & Jane, really lovely meeting you both last week and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review, I appreciate it. Your items looked great when I took them from the kiln and I think you’ll be especially pleased with the delicate drape candle holder and gorgeous dragonfly soap dish. I’m delighted you both enjoyed it🦋🙏🏻"

Claire Parker reviewed: Fused glass at the Stratford School of Jewellery

"Really enjoyed this workshop, small numbers so plenty of help when needed. Would definitely recommend Thanks so much Helen "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Claire, great meeting you &your sister and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review👍🏻I especially loved the jellyfish sun catcher you created and the drape candle holder Jackie designed so meticulously, I hope you are both happy with your fired pieces.🦋🙏🏻"

Ann Andersen reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Excellent course and venue. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to create fused glass pieces."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning Ann, thanks for taking the time to write a review. I’m delighted you enjoyed the day. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with creative people. One of your landscape pieces went into the kiln this morning, fingers crossed all’s well. Thanks 🙏🏻 "

Carol Shaw reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Absolutely loved this workshop, learned loads and was really surprised at how much we made during the day. Great tutor and venue ."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Carol, thank you for taking the time to submit your review. I’m delighted you enjoyed the day. You created such beautifully unique pieces which are currently going through a series of firings. I hope you’ll be impressed with your finished results and look forward to seeing you at future workshops. Kind regards, Helen🦋"

Anna reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Absolutely AMAZING time with Helen doing fused glass. Helen is so knowledgeable, such a fantastic teacher and so welcoming! We came for my mum's birthday and Helen went above and beyond to help us celebrate the occasion! Cannot wait to see the pieces we made! "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Anna & Tina, great meeting you the other day and I was delighted to be able to help make it a memorable birthday for you??? Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review too, I’m very touched. I was very impressed with your creative responses, you’ve both used the different textures & colours so effectively and I’m sure you’ll be thrilled with the items once fired. Good luck with trying out those tools I recommended, Tina, I hope they make your mosaic work much easier. I look forward to seeing you both at future workshops."

Deborah Thomas reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"The course was excellent and it was a very enjoyable day learning what you could do with the different pieces of glass."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Deb, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I’m thrilled you enjoyed the day. The pieces you created were fabulous, I especially loved your colour palette for your draped candle holder, simply stunning! I hope to see you on future workshops."

Emma reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"I had a wonderful day on this course, which was a birthday present. Helen had even laid on birthday decorations and a cake! I’m not particularly artistic but was able to draw a lot of inspiration from Helen’s work and the pieces that the other attendees were creating. I learnt loads and managed to produce coasters and sun catchers that I’m really proud of. Helen’s a great teacher and has some really good advice."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Emma, I appreciate you taking the time to review the workshop and am pleased you enjoyed your day, especially as it was a birthday gift. It was great meeting you and I’m so impressed with the creations on which you worked so diligently. Firings are nearly done and so far so good??so I really hope you are happy with your finished pieces."

Rachael and Joan reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Brilliant day Helen! Mum and I thought your demo very informative and loved messing with all the different pieces of glass. We can’t wait to see the results! A thoroughly enjoyable day."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Rachael & Joan, I so enjoyed meeting you both and am delighted you enjoyed the day. You responded so enthusiastically to guidance and both created some beautiful pieces, the drape candle holders you designed look amazing. Thank you for taking the time to review the experience ??"

Amanda reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"Oh my goodness what can I say ! Myself & 3 friends took part in Helen’s glass workshop, it was fabulous the things we made with Helen’s tuition are absolutely amazing ! Helen you are awesome! I hope to see you again for another glass workshop in the future , We all enjoyed every second it was brilliant! Thank you x"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Amanda, I was so touched by your kind review, we certainly had a giggle didn’t we. I always enjoy spending time with like-minded people and thought that what you all created was phenomenal, such unique pieces that will look great in any setting. I’ll definitely try to do a workshop nearer to where you all live later this year so I’ll keep you posted. "

Anne reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"A very relaxing, creative day in an interesting country setting. Helen a very good, calm teacher and everything supplied. I organised the workshop for a group of five and and everyone left having made a variety of pieces. Strongly recommend."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Anne, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. What a lovely group of friends, each producing something uniquely beautiful with a few giggles and cups of tea along the way. I’m delighted you all enjoyed your day??"

Vicky Adams reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"I am so pleased I took this course. Ienjoyed exploring a new craft in a beautiful setting. Helen is an excellent teacher. She patiently demonstrated and explained the process while giving individual support to all of us. She is generous with her time and knowledge. I left wanting to come back for another course."

Jayne and Claire reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"My sister and I enjoyed the day so much it exceeded our expectations. Helen was exceptional and really made my sister's 50th birthday extra special. We had a warm welcome and a relaxing fun time learning new skills in a beautiful setting. Really recommend this day and we will definitely book another session with Helen"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Thank you both for such a positive review. I’m delighted you both enjoyed the day and so pleased to play a small part in Claire’s birthday celebrations. Your glass creations look amazing, so full of energy and vibrancy and your curved panels will be real ‘talking points’ in your home. I look forward to seeing you again during another day of creativity???"

Ella dunne reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"I did the fused glass course with Helen yesterday and enjoyed it immensely. Helen herself is such a warm and welcoming person and made me feel at ease. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, making many pieces that I am looking forward to receiving after they have been fired! I really recommend the class and will probably be at another one again soon?, Ella"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Ella, thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. It was great to meet you and I’m delighted you enjoyed the day. I loved that you experimented so enthusiastically with the different techniques for each piece, especially the metal foils and copper oxide, so far the firings have gone well and your pieces look amazing. I hope to see you at future workshops."

Bridget reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"This course was everything I had hoped for and more. Helen is very patient and gives good advice to ensure you create a beautiful piece of work. The projects made were returned quickly and very professionally packaged. I would recommend this class to anybody wanting to make some very exciting and different gifts for friends and family or keepsakes for yourself. I will definitely be back in 2022."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Bridget, thank you for taking the time to review my workshop and for your kind words. It was great meeting you and seeing how you expressed your ideas so beautifully in glass. I do hope you enjoy experimenting further with your microwave kiln, I did warn you that it’s addictive! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like further info or support. I look forward to seeing you again in the new year."

Pauline reviewed: Fused glass workshop with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio in Halford.

"I had the most fabulous afternoon with Helen. I learnt liads about working with glass and made some wonderful glass pieces i would never dreamt of making before the class is"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Pauline, this is so kind of you to leave a review as I know you are busy. It was great meeting you and seeing your ideas be translated into glass. I particularly loved your kingfisher, lovely colours and shape and I’m really delighted you enjoyed the activity."

Pat Miller reviewed: Fused glass workshop with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio in Halford.

"This was an inspiring and creative workshop delivered by a skilled tutor. Our group had a lovely day, with an excellent balance of input and hands on experience. As a tutor myself, I would rate Helen very highly - calm, approachable and knowledgeable."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Pat, thank you for taking the time to review my workshop. I’m delighted you and your group enjoyed it, you were all such lovely company. The pieces you created were so delicately beautiful I’m sure you will continue to further develop these ideas and perhaps incorporate them into your other work. I really enjoyed the day too and it was a pleasure to meet you."