Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware reviews

Beatrice Webb reviewed: Forge your own silver spoon, two day course

"At the end of 2 days with Charlotte I am the proud owner of a silver jam spoon. She was able to convey all the information needed to a complete beginner in a simple way whilst at the same time making the art of forging silver a most interesting subject. During all stages of the work Charlotte was most attentive and helpful and was keen to answer all my questions about the process. I highly recommend this course."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your excellent review Beatrice. It was a pleasure to welcome you into my wrokshop, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the course. Many thanks and best wishes, Charlotte."

Roy Evans reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"This was an enjoyable, informative and superbly paced course where I learnt loads and managed to produce a lovely copper bowl which I am very proud of. I would whole-heartedly recommend this course to everyone, Charlotte is patient and highly skilled as a teacher."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you for your review, Roy. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course, and it was an absolute pleasure to welcome you to my workshop. I look forward to seeing how you incorporate your new skills into your work. Best Wishes, Charlotte. "

Malcolm Pursey reviewed: Raise your own silver whisky tumbler, three day course

"This is a most enjoyable course with a beautiful end product. On the face of it it may seem expensive but there is quite a weight of sterling silver in the whisky tumbler. You soon realise just how skilful the professional silversmiths must be but, under Charlotte’s watchful eye, you get the benefit of her expertise to enable a novice like me to produce a decorative and useful item. I shall display it proudly at home and use it whenever I need a whisky. The assay mark makes it a real prized possession and if you do the course soon you can get the Coronation hallmark added for extra kudos."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your review Malcolm. I'm glad you enjoyed your time on the course, and that you're proud of what you created; you did a fantastic job! Best Wishes, Charlotte."

Alan Dowling reviewed: Forge your own silver spoon, two day course

"This is the 4th course I have attended with Charlotte in Sheffield and, as with the others, it was thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding. Charlotte is an excellent tutor and lets you work at your own pace, explaining the processes clearly . I am really pleased with the spoon I made."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your review, Alan. It was great to have you back in the workshop, and hopefully it won't be long before your spoon is back from the Assay Office. I'm glad that you enjoyed the course and that you are pleased with your spoon, you did a fantastic job! Best Wishes, Charlotte"

Neil reviewed: Design and make your own copper Christmas decorations, half-day course

"Had a lovely day, very interesting & Charlotte explained everything perfectly. It was lovely to get out and meet like minded Crafty people. would highly recommend & look forward to doing one Charlotte's other courses. "

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your review Neil. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course, and I look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the workshop in the future. Best Wishes, Charlotte."

Emma Tweddle reviewed: Design and make your own copper Christmas decorations, half-day course

"A brilliant activity to do and I really enjoyed making my decorations. Charlotte was very helpful and explained everything clearly. We all made 2 decorations which was really good as only expected to make 1. I will definitely be looking at other activities that Charlotte advertises. "

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your review, Emma. I'm glad you enjoyed the class and hope you're proud of your creations. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the workshop. Best Wishes, Charlotte"

JaneG reviewed: Forge your own silver spoon, two day course

"I loved the spoon forging course. Charlotte was very supportive and encouraging and clearly explained all the different skills required to make my silver spoon. I did ache a little after the first day, as I’m not used to wielding a hammer, but it was great fun and Charlotte was with me every step of the process. I was amazed I managed to forge a beautiful and useable spoon from a relatively small ingot of silver in just two days. I have learned a lot of new skills and surprised myself. Charlotte is a great tutor, very friendly and thoughtful."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your review, Jane. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the course, you did a great job and produced a lovely spoon. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the workshop. Best Wishes, Charlotte. "

Steve reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"Charlotte is a good, calm and encouraging tutor. The process is quite slow and steady with some wonky moments but help is always there. It was really satisfying seeing my bowl steadily appear. Very enjoyable. Thank you"

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" You're very welcome, Steve, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the course and your stay in Sheffield. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the workshop."

Christiaan reviewed: Forge your own silver spoon, two day course

"This is a really great course. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Charlotte takes you through each stage by a demo and then you work though each stage yourself. Definitely the best way to learn so nothing is rushed and you have the time to take it all it. There is quite a bit of hammer work on the first day so you'll feel your arm muscles after the first day but nothing to worry about. Charlotte is very patient and very experienced so able to clearly explain each stage which really helped. The workshop atmosphere is great and helped by the small group numbers. I can really recommend this course I learn't loads and would happily go on another of Charlotte's courses. Best of all you walk out with a lovely silver spoon all hard forged by your own hands. I'll be using my silver spoon to eat copious amounts of ICE CREAM :-)"

Rob Irvine reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this course. Great company, friendly atmosphere and well instructed by a very talented and knowledgeable artist / craftswoman, Charlotte guided me through every stage of the process from flat disk of copper to shiny bowl. Providing insight and tips in a very relaxed and informal environment, I felt in good hands. At the end of the 2 day course I was happy and proud of what I had produced and is now displayed at home. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone. Thank you Charlotte."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you Rob! You're very welcome and I'm so glad you enjoyed your time on the course. You did a great job and it was a pleasure to have you in the workshop. Best Wishes, Charlotte."

Isaac reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"What a fantastic experience! Good enviroment, superb company and so fun! I learned a lot with Charlotte. Anyone wanting to have a go at silversmithing should try this course."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you for such a great review Isaac. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time on the course. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the workshop. Best Wishes, Charlotte."

Julian Clayton reviewed: Raise your own silver whisky tumbler, three day course

"Charlotte gave us just the right balance of demonstrating the techniques of raising and letting us raise our own pieces There was always plenty of help or assistance when needed and overall I came away with much more confidence in knowing the techniques as well as a renewed enthusiasm for silversmithing I would recommend this course for all from beginners to those with some previous experience"

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you for your lovely review Julian. I'm glad you enjoyed the course and that you found it helpful. I look forward to seeing what you produce with your newly honed skills. Do keep in touch! Best Wishes, Charlotte."

Christiaan reviewed: Raise your own silver whisky tumbler, three day course

"I loved this course it was brilliant. If you're interested in raising then this is the course for you. Charlotte was patient and great at explaining the concepts. Better than that though is she took the time to walk us through each stage and then kept an eye on us to make sure we didn't mess up. Its a great way to learn and really absorb the theory as well as the practical aspects. You can't learn this from a book and this is the best way to learn it. We were also able to go at our own pace without disrupting the other person on the course. Its basically one to one tuition and well worth the money. Be prepared for a bit of a workout but nothing you won't get the hang of. Best of all Charlotte is very very experienced so able to answer all your questions. I came away with a lovely tumbler at the end. Go for it you won't regret it."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

" Thank you so much for your review Christiaan. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course and that it provided the experience you were looking for. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you to the workshop. I hope you enjoy many a good drink from your new tumbler. Cheers!"

Helen whysall reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"What a wonderful way to escape reality and focus on a creative experience. Charlotte’s patience and knowledge meant that I had a wonderful 2 days immersing myself in the copper bowl raising class. It was hard work, for sure, but very rewarding, and I love my bowl . I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. Thank you Charlotte"

Angela J Smith reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"Fantastic weekend, Charlotte was so patient and encouraging throughout both days. Have a wonderful copper bowl and lots of new skills."

Ed & Ann McNamara reviewed: Forge your own silver spoon, two day course

"We did this course as part of our Silver Wedding anniversary celebration. It was a great couple of days and we managed to produce a unique silver spoon each for us to remember our anniversary by plus having a nice weekend in Sheffield. Charlotte is a great teacher balancing out letting us discover how to work the metal and helping us as we went through the process. We both feel like we really learnt a lot and would recommend the course to anyone."

Andrew Glennie reviewed: Raise your own silver whisky tumbler, three day course

"This is a brilliant course that has a perfect combination of professionalism and friendliness that made it a joy to be on. I learned so much in just 3 days and the end result has had a huge amount of admiration at home! The location is perfect for travelling and accommodation. I couldn’t fault any aspect of the course and strongly recommend it."

Stephen Powell reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"I had an extremely enjoyable 2 days with Charlotte. She guided me through the full process in a way only a true expert could, whilst ensuring the finished bowel was all my own work. This was a great experience, fun, interesting and productive leaving an immense sense of achievement."

Alan Dowling reviewed: Raise your own silver whisky tumbler, three day course

"This was my second course with Charlotte and, as with the first it was very enjoyable. The various processes involved in raising the silver tumbler and working with the silver were very clearly explained and demonstrated. I am very pleased with the end result and would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to experience working with silver."

Alan Dowling reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"I really enjoyed the course and am very pleased with the finished bowl. Charlotte explained and demonstrated all the various processes involved in a clear and very understandable way. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to try working with copper and achieve a wonderful bowl that you can be proud of."

Desmond Clesham reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"This is the second weekend course I have attended at Charlotte’s studio and I enjoyed it just as much as the first. Charlotte is an excellent tutor fully explaining all the processes involved and the use of all the tools and equipment before letting you get on with it. I was very pleased with how my copper bowl turned out and can thoroughly recommend these courses . You’ll have a great time Des Clesham"

John Cooper reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"This was my first experience of making anything since school, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Charlotte was a great tutor, friendly and not at all intimidating. She gave the right level of guidance and then allowed us to get on with the task, offering help where necessary. It was also a privilege to watch her at work. I was surprised how good the copper bowl looked by the end of the second day. I'd definitely recommend the experience to others."

Lynn Brindle reviewed: Raise your own silver whisky tumbler, three day course

"This course was perfect to work through the process of raising a piece of silver. I had experience of making jewellery in silver but none of the specific skills of silver smithing. I have read how to raise a piece of silver but felt I needed a dedicated course to work though the process. This course was just what I was looking for. Charlotte is a very good tutor, with clear demonstrations on what to do and providing clear advice and guidance as we worked our own piece. The whole experience was very enjoyable as well as educational and I came away with my own worked silver cup, which I'm really pleased with."

Claire Owen reviewed: Design and make your own copper Christmas decorations, half-day course

"Really enjoyed the course. Small group and great atmosphere. It was amazing to take the decorations from start to finish. Would highly recommend and would love to do it again and make more decorations for my Christmas tree."

Louise P reviewed: Design and make your own copper Christmas decorations, half-day course

"I was given this course as a Birthday present and I did't really know what to expect but I really enjoyed the course. Charlotte was very welcoming and the studio was a lovely place to work. I usually think of myself as being terrible at craft, but despite this I managed to make two beautiful decorations which I was very proud of. I would love to do another of these courses - it was a really lovely day."