Celestine and the Hare reviews

24 Jan 18'

Debbie Hill reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Fabulous course from a fabulous instructor. Everything you could possibly need was supplied in abundance alongside tea, coffee and lunch. We received expert tuition in a very informal and relaxed atmosphere which was key to me as a 'newbie' creating my first felt animal way above the standard I thought I was going to achieve. I have found a new passion and look forward to making more furries."

11 Nov 17'

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

"Yet another fantastic workshop!"

11 Nov 17'

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

"I absolutely LOVED my day with Karin and a lovely group of enthusiastic ladies, in a beautiful setting, with delicious food!!! Can’t think of a more heavenly way to spend a day!! We all created some magical dormice too, each with their very own character. I’ve called mine Aphid. I now need to create some friends for him!... when’s the next workshop???!! ☺️"

7 Sep 17'

Barbara Rees reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"This was my second course with Karin. The first was a one day course to make a hedgehog. I had never tried needle felting before and was delighted to take home not just a hedgehog but a beautiful little creature with his own personality. The two day workshop learning to make a wired armature animal was amazing! Karin is a brilliant teacher and such a lovely person to spend time with. I created a wonderful hare - far beyond anything I thought I might achieve - and learned so much. A wonderful workshop which I highly recommend. Thank you Karin. I really look forward to doing another one."

5 Sep 17'

Diana Dench reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Amazing! Brilliant! Such fun! I cannot recommend this 2 day needle felting course that I have just taken with Karin enough. Wish it hadn't finished and I was spending more time learning with her. Will definitely do another one with her and am now completely hooked!!"

5 Sep 17'

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

"A wonderful experience. I was a complete novice she taught me so well and gave me confidence to really own my creature. I never expected to be able to produce such a wonderful animal. I am known to be clumsy but with Karin's gentle guidance i am thrilled with the end result. I didnt want the 2 days to end and am now awaiting the chance for another workshop. Do go if you get the chance"

11 Jun 17'

Ellie reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"What a fantastic way to spend a weekend! The workshops were great fun but also really informative and very well supplied with quality materials and tools. Karin made sure everyone got to create their own character and took special care to ensure we all felt supported with our ideas. The workshops are well structured so you quickly build your confidence. This was my first foray into felting but I'm looking forward to doing another workshop weekend."

11 Jun 17'

Karen Corfield reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Just been on another course with Karin. I feel like I learn something new every time and once again I have come away with something I am truly proud of. Karin is able to pitch the course just right for all students so it doesn't matter if you have not been before or you have been a few times. She is so encouraging it makes you want to keep going after the course is done."

5 Apr 17'

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

"This was my first course with Karin and I will definitely be going back again! Everything was so well organised and such fun to do too. It did not matter if you had previous needlefelting experience or not because Karin is such a responsive and adaptable teacher, everyone received teaching and support that was specific to them. We all completed our Pandas and everyone was really proud of their achievements. It was such a friendly occasion too, lots of chat and giggling and a lovely atmosphere. I would reccomend this wholeheartedly :)"

3 Apr 17'

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

"If you have an opportunity to go on a Celestine and the Hare course, take it! I've been a fan of her creatures for some time and was delighted to attend a course for the first time this weekend. Karin Celestine is a brilliant teacher who oozes talent and gives you kind and gentle encouragement. Everything is explained clearly and simply, step by step, with plenty of laughter and fun along the way. Perfect for beginners and more experienced felters. Book one now - you won't regret it!"

31 Mar 17'

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

"A fun course to do and the end result is a lovely animal to take home"

30 Mar 17'

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

"This is the second workshop I've attended with Karin. I loved them both. A sheep made on the first and an Easter rabbit on the second. Karin teaches needle felting in a way that anyone can enjoy the process. It's fun and a lovely way to meet like minded crafters. I'm now hoping Karin will be able to do a two day workshop at Book ish in Crickhowell soon."

8 Mar 17'

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

"I did this one day workshop having no knowledge of needlefelting or working with wool. I joined it because I adore the little creatures made by Celestine and the Hare, so I decided to have a go. Oh my this is so much fun!! It is therapeutic and relaxing and I made the most delightful litttle hedgehog. Karin was a wonderful teacher (I think her background is in teaching), she told us how to achieve what we wanted and gave us ideas and lots of information - she wasn't a 'do this and do it like that' sort of teacher at all. It was great company, and a really fabulous day of learning a new craft. I took home an exquisite little animal that I adore."

8 Mar 17'

Tamsin Rosewell reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I absolutely loved this two day workshop! It was just wonderful in every way. Karin Celestine's teaching was fantastic and my bear is so much more beautiful than I thought I would ever achieve as a beginner. She really encouraged all of us to find our own way of expressing what we wanted. Her technical knowledge of different wools and techniques was superb and fascinating - I learned all sorts of things! I left having bought a little kit to have a go on my own, but I can't wait for another workshop!!"

8 Mar 17'

Laura Jones reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"This two-day course was my second try at needle-felting with Karin. The first time was a one-day course making a hedgehog, and I was sure I would go home with an unrecognisable blob, being all fingers and thumbs generally. But instead I had a wonderful day and took home a beautiful hedgehog made by me! This time I went ambitious and made a dragon! This is the confidence Karin gives you that you can do it, even if you're an absolute beginner and certain that you don't have a creative bone in your body. She's a wonderful teacher, a warm and humourous lady and I'm telling you, not only will you have a lovely day, you will also find yourself to be more creative than you thought."

7 Mar 17'

Jenny Sharp reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"A friendly workshop with skilled tuition - with no experience at all in felting techniques I came away with a characterful, structured weasel of great charm! We had great fun, while acquiring new expertise - we were all encouraged to select an animal of choice, they were all different, and had plenty of support to achieve a representational figure with plenty of expression. Roll on the next course!"

26 Jan 17'

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

"Karin is such a talented maker and teacher - I went on the one day course to felt a hedgehog at Leek Wootton House last year and thoroughly enjoyed it! The venue is delightful and so is the host and I was made to feel completely relaxed and at home. I learnt so much technically about needle felting that was invaluable. From wrapping legs round wires and solidifying bodies, as well as creating eyes to make them look realistic, refering to different types of animals, as well as hedgehogs. Karin told us to expect that they would all turn out very differently and we were so delighted when they did! There was time to chat and enjoy spending time together, I recommend Karin's courses for anyone whether they are a complete beginner or a more experienced felt maker ."

26 Jan 17'

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

"This is excellent value. I've attended a one day felting workshop with Karin, as a complete beginner. I came home with a gorgeous, characterful hare, and addicted to a new hobby. Karin is a patient and engaging tutor, who takes time with individuals to help everyone master various techniques. The atmosphere is friendly, inclusive and relaxed. Highly recommended."

26 Jan 17'

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

"I've now done two of Karin's one day courses and cannot recommend them enough; she creates a wonderful atmosphere, in which to work, and immediately puts you at ease. She is a patient tutor and has a great sense of humor and whimsy, which is evident from her creatures, and she uses this to help her students to bestow individuality upon the creatures that they will make for themselves. There are always lots of laughs and, if you are lucky, some chocolate...."

26 Jan 17'

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

"I attended a one day course and enjoyed the day tremendously. Above all else, it was fun, and the other people in on the course were very friendly. I made an elephant, and with Karin's support it turned out better than I'd hoped. I bought a starter pack, and since doing the course I've made lots of felted animals as gifts, so my new skills have been used a lot since."

26 Jan 17'

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

"I am fortunate to say I have attended a one-day course with lovely Karin. I was an absolute beginner, with no confidence that I was 'crafty' enough to produce anything resembling the gorgeous creatures Karin makes. The group made hedgehogs, and I'm happy to say my hedgehog could hold his head up amongst his peers! I was delighted. I met some really lovely people, and Karin was a dream teacher. I'm booked to do the two-day armature course in March and I can't wait."

25 Jan 17'

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

"I had been to other needle felting workshops before, but this was a different experience...Karin makes teaching seem effortless (although I'm sure it isn't!) and is able to encourage each person individually at the very point they need help and pointers. She shares knowledge and experience while allowing you to find your own way of working and takes everyone's individual aspirations (a dog, an elephant, a chicken, a chameleon, a wyvern etc) in her stride. A really enjoyable day with lots of laughter amid the hard work!"

24 Jan 17'

Sarah Blenkinsop reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I have been on several workshops run by Karin over the last couple of years and they have all been really wonderful. Interesting venues, lovely food and a great tutor. Karin really does make it easy to learn and express yourself. Trust me you WILL make something which amazes you! I have made several needle felted creatures who have pride of place on my shelf, along with Karin's wonderful creations. and enjoyed a day of fun, craft and laughter. Well worth booking to come on this and you will learn a lot. And you get to be a part of the Tribe if you join the club, which I recommend you do as it is such fun!"

23 Jan 17'

Sunny reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"Karin is a great teacher, encouraging you to create something better than you thought you could, and everyone's creature reflects their own character so you don't all come out with a "cookie-cutter" creature. Therecis also lots of laughter and general silliness and usually chocolate. I made a unicorn at one of these workshops."

23 Jan 17'

Karen Corfield reviewed: Two day needle felting a wired armature animal

"I have attended several courses with Karin. She has taken me as a complete beginner to someone who now likes to do a bit of felting in their spare time. She is a supremely patient teacher, who is fun and so enthusiastic about everything her students are making. She is able to visualise our creatures, even when wr cant and guide us all so that at the end of the course everyone leaves with something that they are proud of. I would recommend Karin's courses to anyone."