Celestine and the Hare reviews

Tiziana reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Karin's workshop is amazing. You can't go wrong in choosing it. I was so impressed by her website and her Facebook page that my friend Xica and I went all the way down to Hereford from Edinburgh to take the course. We were not disappointed. Karin knows how to teach. She shows you the basics and leaves you to do it on your own with all the support that you need to make another one when you are back home."

Jennie Sapsford reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"What a marvellous teacher Karin Celestine is! I thoroughly enjoyed the 2-day workshop, learning so much and wanting to pursue this craft when I returned home. Karin was encouraging, supportive and clearly knowledgeable about techniques, materials & different approaches to suit each individual student. That is the mark of a real teacher. She really cared that each of us achieved our goals and we all went home feeling we'd achieved and learnt. I should add that we all had fun, too. I thoroughly recommend Karin as a teacher and provider of fun and fascinating workshops."

Georgina Wilding reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I had the most amazing 2 days with Karin learning how to make a needle felted animal of my choice. I hadn't done anything creative for a few years and was very nervous, but Karin's tuition was excellent. She explained and showed every stage in detail in a way that I could understand. I felt relaxed and at ease. And Karin made me feel I could achieve anything I wanted to do. She also has the patience of a saint. X"

Jo Martin reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I really enjoyed this course at Clearspace studios, the other participants were really friendly and it was all very professional with great facilities and lovely refreshments and a lovely local cafe for supplying lunches. Karin is an excellent inspiring teacher and gave me the confidence to make a needle felt otter. She was very generous with her knowledge and equipment and this was reflected in the amazing felted animals that were made over the two days. I am really looking forward to trying my new skills out at home now."

Claire reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"Karin has a very relaxed approach to teaching. Telling you wamt you need to know then keeping a watchful eye on all participants. Youre allowed to create your own version of the animal being taught. Thats very important to Karin, you should be proud of what you take home. It was a wonderful, fun day. I recommend a Celestine and the Hare course to everyone wanting to have a go at needle felting, or wanting to hone their skills."

Isobel Watson reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I attended Karin's 2 day workshop at the Clearspace studios in Hereford. It was a lovely bright and modern space to work in. I chose to make a sloth which at first I was a little concerned how difficult it would be, but Karin was an excellent teacher and made it clear what you needed to do. I thoroughly enjoyed the two day work shop and would love to attend another one!"

Allison Mair reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I attended Karin's 2 day workshop at the Clearspace studios in Hereford. We could make any animal of our choice. I made a hare, of which I am very proud of. Karin is a wonderful teacher, and I learnt all the skills needed to make any animal, bird etc. Needle felting is a craft I always wanted to learn, and I am so pleased I found Karin's workshop. Thank you Karin."

Jackie Needham reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"I had a wonderful day needle felting a panda last year. I'd never done needle felting before, but Karin is such a knowledgeable and supportive teacher that when I got home I had the skills, confidence and inspiration to continue making more little animals of my own. I loved being in the company of Karin and her family of magical, felted creatures, met some lovely people and enjoyed the day immensely."

Alison Milton reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"Karin Celestine is a fabulous teacher, a great story teller and makes her workshops immense fun to attend. Do go to one, you won't regret it."

Pam Harrington reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"Karin is a brilliant teacher and great fun to be with. I loved my day with her making a needlefelted panda. Her instructions are very clear and we all made a panda to be proud of!"

Jenny Smiths reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"I have now been on two of Celestine and the Hare's one day needle felting workshops. Both were excellent, mostly because of Karen's great skills as a tutor and the incredible degree of thought that she has put into structuring the processes in a way that enabled us all to realise our inner Dormouse while gaining the skills and the confidence to go on to try other creatures. And I will be back for more of these happy, entertaining and deeply enjoyable days while learning I am capable of things I never expected."

Celestine and the Hare responded:

"Thank you Jenny! So lovely to see you again. Love your dormouse."

Maddy reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"I absolutely loved my day making a dormouse! Thank you, Karin, for making the workshop such fun. It was wonderful that everyone worked in their own way with Karin's support and guidance - and everyone ended the day with their own unique and glorious little felted creature. What I enjoyed the most about the course was the spirit of creativity and the freedom to just have a go and see what happened! I feel totally enthused and am absolutely delighted with my little dormouse."

Celestine and the Hare responded:

"Thank you! It was a pleasure to have you along"

Justin & Tracey reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"We had the most wonderful day making our Teacup Dormice all in the very pleasant company of Karin and other felters. Learned a great deal from a very talented and natural teacher. xxxxx"

Celestine and the Hare responded:

"Thank you, so lovely to have you both there and happy birthday too!"

Amanda McLachlan reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"Karin is an amazing teacher - I never thought I'd be able to make something I love so much, as it was my first time needle felting. It was a hugely enjoyable day and I can't wait to go on another one!"

Celestine and the Hare responded:

"Thank you so much, was fab to have you there and loved your dormouse!"

Lou Baines reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"Total beginner to needlefelting but Karin taught with such clarity that I never felt at any stage overwhelmed. A truly fabulous day with a superb outcome - I’m now a complete addict!! Thank you so much Karin!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Lynda Pinfold reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"Karin is such a great teacher. This was my second course with her and I am always amazed at the talent she brings out of people even when they have never needlefelted before, everyone achieves success and a creature they will be proud to show to everyone. I had a lovely day surrounded by a friendly group all earnestly trying to complete their challenge."

Heather Jones reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"I hadn’t done needle felting before but managed to produce a piece with more than a passing resemblance to a squirrel. A very interesting, fun and relaxed day."

Charlotte Elizabeth reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"I really enjoyed the day with Karin. She is an excellent teacher and shares her expertise generously. I have a fair amount of experience with needle felting but felt that I learned so much. It is so good to find new ways of doing things and use different fibres. The other people on the course were fun and the conversation flowed too. We were treated with cake, tea and coffee in between the felting. I would recommend the courses to anyone, whether a total beginner or someone with experience, as Karin works in a way that benefits all."

Sara reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"I've done workshops with Karin before and always learn something new! Her teaching style is relaxed and fun, and works equally well for complete beginners and people who've done some felting before. I really enjoyed making a squirrel."

Evelyne reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I did the two day workshop at Blue Ginger Gallery, Malvern, and started as a complete beginner. Karin gave excellent step-by-step instructions to get us started with the wire armature and first filling stages then let us carry on at our own speed. She shared her wealth of expertise generously and gave as much or little help as was requested. I was delighted with what I was able to achieve by the end of the second day and certainly feel confident enough to have a go myself with more projects. It was a treat of a weekend - lovely company, relaxed atmosphere, absorbing creative projects and an excellent tutor."

Alice reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"All the steps to enable you to start from a reel of wire, a bundle of wool and a felting needle, and finish by creating a recognisable and characterful animal of your choice; with the intention that you will be able to create almost any animal by yourself in future (and explanation of why cats are so very difficult). Clear explanations of the basics, and those tips that can lead to an excellent end result. All in a relaxed, very friendly and supportive atmosphere - and with the excellent Blue Ginger gallery cafe on site for lunch and snacks (don't miss the cake)."

Penny miltiadou reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Yet another fantastic workshop! Karin is patient with her students and shares her wealth of experience . You always come away with work to be proud of and new friends."

Lesley reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I attended the 2 day course held at Blue Ginger March 2018 It was fantastic! Karin is a gifted and wonderful teacher and we, on the course were all able, no matter what our previous experience or expertise to make wonderful animals. I would wholeheartedly recommend Karin to anyone and everyone from an absolute beginner like me to a master. Attending on the course was enriching and inspiring and I cannot wait to attend another."

Louise T reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Fantastic course, as Karin is a marvelous teacher. It was friendly and relaxed and easy to pick up the different techniques. As a complete beginner I made something I was really pleased with. I would highly recommend the workshop."

Mary Baker reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"What a wonderful teacher, this is my second course now with Karin and each time I have made something that I am so proud of. She is patient, kind and humorous and very encouraging. I thought that I was unable to do anything craft wise and was scared to go on my first course but Karin explained and encouraged and I was delighted with the creature I produced, so much so I booked on a second course and am saving up for the next"