Clare Cosens Designs reviews

Nadine reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Definitely recommend this workshop, I had such a lovely morning with Clare, who is a brilliant teacher and the small group of ladies who were all so lovely. The session was ran well, well informed, and a lot of fun. The workshop itself was a lovely space to be in and we created some beautiful lampshades which was really satisfying. It's so nice to come away with a pice of work you made that looks great and you can definitely use at home. I loved it and really feel like I learnt a new craft. Thank you Clare. Oh and the tea & biscuits were an absolute treat. x. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Nadine for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic, great fabric choice, I really loved the bold colourful pattern!"

SusanBJ reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"In a lovely space for creating, we were given not only the means but also hints and tips on how to get a great finish on our lampshades. Clare is a great teacher and it was well worth the three hour round trip to participate in this course. Thanks Clare!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Susan for leaving a lovely review and for travelling all that way to attend the workshop. Please send me pictures of the big lampshades you are going to make. I would love to see them. Happy Making!"

Sally Jackson reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"This was my second course with Clare for lampshade making and was as superb as my first time. Clare is an excellent tutor, friendly, informative and explains everything in great detail and is most helpful. In fact I could just keep on attending her courses! My friend, Jenni, who accompanied me this time also found the course extremely fun and thoroughly enjoyed herself too. We left with beautiful shades with many thanks to Clare.😊"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Sally for coming to my workshop again and taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am really pleased that you both enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshades looked fantastic!"

Jayne M reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"An informative and fun couple of hours. Clare shared her knowledge and experience, allowing us to play and achieve satisfying progress and prints with this tricky image transfer technique, that none of us had been successful in achieving by ourselves. It was satisfying and I left with the confidence to play and try some more. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm so pleased to hear that you came away from my workshop with the confidence to try again at home. Your prints looked amazing, I loved the the combination of colours that you used. Feel free to send pictures of future prints, I love to see how people get on. Happy Printing!"

Tammy Nicholson reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Lovely small class so very inclusive and Claire was just lovely. Would highly recommend."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks for recommending my image transfer workshop. You prints looked fantastic!"

Donna reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I've got the gelli printing bug after achieving so much on this short course. Already signed up to another of Clare's workshops. Can't recommend enough!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Donna, that’s lovely to hear. I’m looking forward to sharing more Gelli printing techniques with you soon. Happy Printing!"

Lisa Rossetti reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop with Clare. She is a great facilitator, clear, patient and skilled. It was a most enjoyable creative experience which I’d definitely recommend. I now have some beautiful prints to work with in my journalling practice, or indeed frame and gift, of which I’m proud. Absolutely worth the money! Thank you, Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Lisa. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the workshop. I would love to see how you use your prints as part of your journalling, feel free to send some pictures. "

Jan reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Definitely five stars - very clear demonstration of the stages - lovely range of materials ready to use - Clare is a great teacher - very patient and encouraging - the morning flew by and I came away wanting to find out more about additional techniques."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Jan. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop, your prints looked fantastic!"

Anne W. reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare's Gelli Printing course was a gift from a friend and we both attended. What a fantastic gift! Even though I love art and craft I had never heard of Gelli printing before. It was all new and Clare was an amazing teacher, very patient and encouraging. She was also kind enough to allow me to return the next day to pick up a couple of prints that I'd inadvertently left behind. We're hoping to attend more of Clare's courses in future."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks for your kind words and I look forward to seeing your again in the near future."

Yvonne reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Alcohol Inks with Clare Cosens

"Had a great morning learning about alcohol inks and how they work with a gel plate. Clare is a lovely, friendly and knowledgeable tutor and I learned lots. Came away with some lovely prints and new ideas to try :) "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really glad that you enjoyed the workshop Yvonne. Have fun combining the Gelli printing techniques to develop your fabulous artwork. Happy Printing!"

Jill reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Alcohol Inks with Clare Cosens

"Clare has a wealth of knowledge and experience and uses these workshops to impart that to her students. Great first workshop, looking forward to attending more #AppetiteWhetted"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to review my Gelli printing workshop. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked fantastic! I hope to see you on another workshop in the near future."

Zoe Pritchard reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Fabulous workshop with Clare. Learnt so much today. Clare explains every step and then we worked ourselves. We will be back. Highly recommend "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the image transfer workshop. I hope to see you again in the near future."

Julia Ruxton reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"It was wonderful to have another course with Clare - she is an excellent teacher and full of inspiration. This is not a class where you come away with something that looks the same as everyone else's work - Clare guides you through her techniques and practice to help you build your own creation. In my case a bit of a struggle this time and I may well change the top layer of my piece, but I learned so much from the process. Clare's classes are small enough that she can give everyone help as needed and she provided such a wealth of different media to work with - it feels like going into a magical world for the morning. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop Julia. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your kind words mean the world to me. "

Liz Lewis reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"The gelli plate printing workshop on 19th Jan was excellent. So much teaching and hands on took place during the session, with plenty of encouragement and opportunity for experimentation and development of ideas. It was well resourced, fast paced but not rushed and delivered in relaxed friendly manner. Thankyou Clare. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked fantastic!"

Jan Meaney reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I am by no means an artistic person, but thoroughly enjoyed the Gelli print session. I learnt a new skill and am quite impressed with what I produced in such a short time. That is down to the presentation skills of Clare, who shared her knowledge in such an easy and relaxed way that all was so easy to follow. When I got stuck she was there with encouragement and help. Great session I highly recommend "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, they mean the world. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked amazing!"

Ashleigh reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"We had a fantastic morning with Clare, she was lovely and really welcoming. We had a great time making the lampshades and the workshop was really fun and informative. This was a Christmas gift for my friend and she loved it! Would definitely recommend "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased that you all enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshades looked fab! It was great to see you repurposing fabrics, giving them a new lease of life."

Lindsay Simpkins reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare’s class was quite small so she was able to be hands on for helping everyone and giving them tips on how to get a professional finish. She clearly explained the process one step at a time so she didn’t overload you with information at the start. It was a fun way to spend a couple of hours and I was thrilled and very surprised at how well my lampshade turned out. Would highly recommend her as a tutor. 😊"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic, such a gorgeous fabric choice."

Holly reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Had a brilliant time at Clare's workshop. Clare was really friendly and put everyone at ease and the small group size meant she had plenty of time to help everybody out as we practised the techniques. The workshop was really well-structured with clear instructions and plenty of time to practice - the two hours flew by. I would absolutely recommend Clare's workshop to anybody who would like to learn more about the technique - or just have a really fun morning trying something new! "

Helen P reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Very good workshop explaining basics of using gelli plate and many top tips from Clare's experience . We had time to experiment and come away with some really nice prints. Workroom very good."

Jen reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Very enjoyable morning spent learning this interesting printing technique. Clare was very patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. I will definitely be coming back to do another workshop in the new year."

Pip reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"I thoroughly enjoyed making my lampshade with Clare's clear tuition and little helpful tips. Clare's a great teacher and host and I was soooo pleased with my finished lampshade. Didn't think my first attempt would turn out as well as it did. I would recommend this course to anyone, as you can never have too many lampshades and this course will make you want to make many more!! Thanks Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Pip. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic!"

Becca reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Fantastic morning spent learning how to make a lampshade. Clare is a great teacher- she guided us through step by step and helped us make a creation to be proud of. Definitely planning to try this again and would highly recommend this course. Already looking at the other courses offered. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Becca. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fabulous! I hope to see you on another workshop in the near future. "

Wendy reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Lovely! A totally relaxing morning learning a new skill from an excellent teacher. Thanks Clare xx"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Wendy. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic!"

Sarah Williams reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Excellent lampshade making course. Clare was a fantastic teacher giving clear step by step guidance to this first timer. Lovely atmosphere and workshop. Amazed at what I’d created at the end. Would highly recommend. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked amazing, gorgeous choice of fabric!"

Caroline reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"A lovely present from a friend - I didn't know what to expect as I haven't done any courses like this before. Clare put me at ease, explaining each process in detail and then there was lots of time to experiment and try everything yourself. The time went in a flash and everything we did was really informative and interesting. Clare was very positive with all our efforts and great at suggesting how to use these skills. I would also say that a single sheet with all the paint, paper types would be useful as you tend to forget these finer details. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Caroline. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked fantastic, I loved your colour combinations."