Clare Cosens Designs reviews

Natalie reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I am so glad I found Clare and her workshops. It made the perfect gift for my mum and we had a lovely morning experimenting and getting creative! Clare is a fantastic teacher, her demonstrations were integral to learning the process and really informative. You don’t need any prior skills just some enthusiasm and the ability to play! We are already planning when we can return for the lampshade workshop. I’m so excited to share this printing technique with my A Level students :) leaving feeling very inspired thanks to Clare and her wonderful work!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Hi Natalie, Many thanks for kind words. I’m really glad you both enjoyed the workshop. I hope to see you both again soon. Many thanks, Clare x"

Julie reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This gelli plate course is an absolute must for anyone interested in learning about the craft. Clare is so welcoming and explains the process very clearly. She offers excellent advice and encouragement, so it was perfect for beginners like me! I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend it. Thank you Clare for a most enjoyable morning! See you again soon! "

Julia Berkin reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"What a great way to spend a Saturday morning, learning a new skill with a small friendly group. Clare is an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher, and soon got us up to speed with the various techniques of Gelli plate printing, with plenty of tips on how to make your own stencils, from bits around the home & garden. I was amazed how quickly the group started to produce different styled prints. It was great to be able to experiment with different paints and techniques, with Clare on hand to help. I would definitely recommend this course & would love to attend again."

Hayley MATTHEWS reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I attended the gelli print course this morning, loved every minute of it. Clare certainly knows her stuff and explains each part of the process. Amazing value for money and I will certainly book another course with Clare.."

Julia reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I enjoyed Clare's printing course very much. She demonstrated the technique really clearly and had a good range of resources on hand for participants to use when creating their prints. The 2 hours went quickly and the course provided me with the knowledge and inspiration to continue using the technique at home. Thanks Clare."

Sue reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"An excellent way to spend a Saturday morning crafting with my in-laws. Clare is a fabulous teacher, patient, meticulous in detail, and gave us invaluable tips (as well as tea and cookies). I love my lampshade, and the fact that I made it makes it more special. Great value for money. Thanks Clare"

Emma reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Had a really lovely morning with Clare and my friend making lampshades. Clare was really patient and very informative. Plus we got to bring our bespoke lampshade home. Well worth the mone,y loved it, thanks so much ?"

Helen reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Really enjoyed the lampshade making course with Clare. Lovely couple of hours with friends, coffee and biscuits. Plus you get to take home your own lampshade."

Jill Glover reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Wow! what a great morning I had. No clue what to do before I got there. Clare had so many options for us to use. She showed us so much to generate our own thoughts. Once I got myself together with my thoughts, Clare helped me put my own slant on things. My piece was a Parisian type of theme with some text, now I can go home and have the inspiration to do something again. Clare is so friendly, helpful, kind, knowledgeable and wanted us to go home knowing that we could try something again at home on our own. Will definitely definitely being attending more of her workshops again. Thank you Clare for giving me the confidence I needed."

Nancy Sexton reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"So much food for thought. I know I will be experimenting with the techniques that were taught. Clare is an excellent teacher. She is very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to constructive ideas to make your work better. The tips on what makes a composition strong were particularly helpful to me. Very easy workshop to attend because she provides so many and so varied supplies——you can just show up."

Liz Flynn reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"I spent a lovely morning with Clare making my first lampshade. Clare is an excellent teacher who explained clearly what we needed to do. She demonstrated everything first step by step and was on hand throughout the morning ensuring that we got everything right. I'm delighted with my lampshade and feel confident to make more myself. Clare is a very nice, friendly person and it was a pleasure to spend the morning in her company."

Lara reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Attended a two hour Saturday workshop in Clare’s lovely studio, Clare made us welcome straight away and we got stuck into making our own prints. The two hours went by very quickly and the time was well structured with lots of chance to practice and ask questions. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone who enjoys trying out a new activity and Clare was a great teacher."

Lesley reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Thoroughly enjoyable course. Claire is an excellent teacher/host. This is the 2nd course I have attended and will not be the last"

Jude Mac reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I enjoyed the workshop very much. Claire made it look quite easy, but I soon realised that although the technique is simple there are lots of ways to experiment to get different results. It was very inspiring and I’m going to buy a gelli plate to carry on practicing at home."

Zoe Collar reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"A fab little workshop, everything explained really clearly before hand and then we were allowed to jump right in and create our own prints, with Clare on hand to support with tips and advice. I learnt so much on the day and really enjoyed it, if you are thinking of giving it a go I can highly recommend this course, great value and super fun."

Nancy Sexton reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"The instructions were clear and concise. The space was perfect for this size class. The materials provided were adequate and the hints about finding further art supplies were helpful. Clare is a good teacher and the course is fun. Nice to walk away with pieces of art that can be improved upon or used in other ways."

Rachel Davies reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Well this was my 3rd time on the gelli printing! That's because I think its a perfect gift, and I brought my Mum in law for her 80th and then brought my sister for her 50th. We've all enjoyed it so much in her pretty studio.Two hours is just right, with constant tea and buiscuits.You don't need to be able to draw, its all really easy, but Clare shows you how to lay things out and mix colours that look amazing.I've now got loads of papers for collaging with, stuff to make tags and birthday cards with and I've framed my best one! Thankyou Clare."

Louise reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Thank you so much for the very enjoyable workshop last Saturday. It was brilliant and I have told all my friends."

Brenda Hunt reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Your course was bought for me as a birthday present and was a most enjoyable morning. Your set up is very pleasant, light and airy and you explained the craft very well and were very encouraging. Thank you."

Rachel Davies reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Well it's my second visit, which says it all, and I've planned another for next month because Clare's workshops make great gifts! We've had a lovely morning and have tons of gorgeous prints on heavy paper, tissue and today we even tried some fabric. I plan to work into them now in sketchbooks. You don't need to be an art teacher to love this workshop, but its also great CPD for getting ideas for schools projects."

Petra Griffiths reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"First time trying Gelli plating and found Claire exceptional in her explanation of the craft. Everything you needed was to hand and Claire suggested different ways of doing things as we went along. Tea and biscuits were offered as well. Great time and would love to continue with Gelli plating."

Pauline reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Thank you Clare for a really excellent Gelli printing morning. Clare is an excellent tutor with lots of great tips to make sure you have a fabulous experience. I would certainly go again. Lovely relaxed atmosphere."

Rachel Davies reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I had an absolutely lovely morning on Clare's really great little course. Clare is an excellent teacher - really creative with lots of advice and ideas, I would definitely recommend her courses. Very relaxed atmosphere in Clare's little garage studio - with tea and biscuits too! The time went so fast, but Clare made sure we timed everything and ended with lovely prints. I've enjoyed it so much that I've booked to take my sister now for her 50th birthday and my Mum in law for her 80th. You don't need to be able to draw, just enjoy being creative."

Andrea moseley reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"A comprehensive guide to this technique of printing. A most enjoyable morning."

Kathy reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Great 2 hour workshop! Clare explained everything step by step. Thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with the Gelli Plate, stencils, acrylic paints, ferns and leaves! Thank you Clare."