Crafts and Kits reviews

Gina Barrett reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"A great workshop, I learnt so much from Constance and enjoyed a relaxing day absorbed in my chosen project."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your feedback Gina, I was very impressed with your project. Warm wishes, Constance."

Dax reviewed: Jacobean Crewel Wool Embroidery Class Full Day

"I had a fabulous day with Constance learning all about Jacobean crewel embroidery, from the materials used to the range of stitches used. The instruction was excellent, the class relaxed and we all had time to chat too!"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Hi Dax, Thank you for your review. I was amazed at your enthusiasm and that you actually completed your first Jacobean project...flower and beautiful dragonfly. Best wishes, Constance."

Beth Jones reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"I really enjoyed my day learning embroidery. Constance was very lovely and took our opinions into account with what we wanted to achieve from the session. Really good value for money. I had no previous embroider experience (only very basic sewing) and I made two pieces - one with examples of 18 different stitches and another with a very basic tree scene. "

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Hi Beth, Thank you for your kind review. It was my pleasure to show you the techniques and I promise I will send you a link to the library record of all the stitches from around the World. Your work was extremely neat and I was impressed at how well you managed them. Two projects in a day! excellent. Kind regards, Constance."

Jane Bailey reviewed: Beginners Beads and Sequins Class - Embellishment Embroidery

"Had a lovely day learning beading and sequin sewing. This is my third class with Constance and each time thoroughly enjoyed it. Always a relaxed day with no time pressure, and always help when being a complete novice."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Hi Jane, Thank you for your kind review. Yes, your third workshop with me so don't lose your loyalty card. It's always a pleasure to see you enjoy yourself. Thank you so much. Warm wishes, Constance."

Jane Bailey reviewed: Jacobean Crewel Wool Embroidery Class Full Day

"Had another lovely and informative day leaning the techniques of Crewel embroidery using Persian wool, the results are amazing. Techniques explained and there is no rush. Thankyou Constance."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you Jane, it was enjoyable working with you again. You're always keen to learn new techniques and try different stitches. Thank you again for your feedback. Constance."

Lisa reviewed: Beginners Beads and Sequins Class - Embellishment Embroidery

"Thank you Constance for a really super embroidery day at ‘The Shed’, we really enjoyed it and can’t wait to do more, thanks again Lisa & Val"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thanks ladies, it was a pleasure working with you both and I am pleased you enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Constance"

Julie reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"I bought one of Constance's courses for my friend who has recently taken up embroidery. I could not fault Constance's helpful and speedy responses to my initial queries and my friend was thrilled with her very enjoyable day. She tells me she thought the course was excellent and that she learnt loads! Highly recommended!"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for leaving such a lovely feedback, Claire was very calming, receptive and a pleasure to teach. I loved having her in the group. We had plenty of laughs as well as work. 😉 Thank you Julie. "

Jane Bailey reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"Had a lovely day with Constance who was very patient and knowledgeable. First time embroidering in a hoop (cross stitch fan) and was delighted with the results. I have nearly finished my first piece. Constance demonstrated that precision was important but to have fun with it as well. I have come away from that lovely day with enthusiasm for more."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you Jane for your kind comments, I really enjoyed meeting you. You made the design your own and it was delightful. You travelled a long way, over an hour and I appreciate you made such an effort. I hope to see you again if you can manage the journey : )"

Ankita singh reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"Absolutely loved my first time silk painting. Mrs Constance was very welcoming and warm. She paid special attention to each of us and taught both the techniques of silk painting. I am looking forward to more courses."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your review Ankita. Your scarf of butterflies and flowers that you designed yourself was beautiful. your practice scarf of sea colours was amazing too. I look forward to seeing you again. Constance"

Rachel Freeman reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"We were a family group of three with different levels of experience. Constance made us feel very welcome and shared her skill and knowledge of embroidery whilst encouraging our own individual creativity and style. It was lovely day and I'd recommend the course to beginners and improvers."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your review Rachel. I certainly enjoyed watching all three of you produce such amazing pieces of embroidery. Three very different styles all beautifully done. Such neat work. Constance"

Jane Hughes reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"I had a fabulous day with Constance and was lucky to be the only one on the course so had 1:1 tuition. The venue was excellent, what a treat to travel through glorious South Shropshire. Constance was well prepared for my day with everything I needed and we had such a lovely day together. I made 3 pieces of silk work learning new techniques in the process. I am absolutely thrilled with my outcomes and will be ordering a set of equipment so I can carry on learning at home. I can’t thank Constance enough for her time and expertise. We chatted as we worked, what a lovely lady. I thoroughly recommend this course and a huge thank you to Constance for a very special day."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your review Jane, I much appreciated your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the day, I certainly did and your hellebore silk painting was fabulous. I think you’ve found your medium, you are a natural with silk painting and I’m glad that you are going to pursue silk painting further."

Kim Chandley reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"A fantastic day learning new stitches and gaining inner confidence to interpret an image and design my own embroidery piece. Constance is a wonderful teacher, always supportive and encouraging and very sensitive to her student’s needs. She’s an accomplished artist and a perceptive, thoughtful, wise person with a creative passion for life which is totally engaging and infectious. She offers clear, helpful structured guidance for all abilities and customs her approach to fit each individual. A great listener with a delightful sense of play and experimentation- she really is inspirational and totally down to earth. She should be rated platinum - one of the best tutors I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. If you had any doubts, book - you won’t regret it!"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your generous review, I loved teaching you as you were such fun and so responsive. It was a good day and I notice you have booked another day. See you again soon.Thank you, Constance"

Christine Rogers reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"Thank you Constance, I was hesitant to start with so was tracing your design but as I got going I gradually got the confidence to do my own thing. It was very satisfying. Christine x"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you Christine, it was a pleasure crafting with you. I hope to see you again. Stay safe, Constance"

Valerie Doble reviewed: New Studio Techniques Jewellery Molding, Distressed, Embossing, Recycle & Re-Use.

"I did this workshop in June and it was great fun. I want to go on another one soon. Constance is great fun and encourages us to experiment. Lovely cake with afternoon tea."

Lucy reviewed: Fabric Mixed Media Techniques

"Oh what fun this was! Loved being able to play around with lots of fabric and embellishments; and loved my hanging! Constance is a great tutor with masses of knowledge and enthusiasm. She's always happy to explore new ideas and techniques. Oh and the cake is delicious!"

Lucy reviewed: Mixed Media every Wednesday at The Studio, Somerton, Somerset.

"I attended this course with my sister-in-law and we enjoyed it so much that we can't keep away! Constance's enthusiasm is so infectious that you can't fail to enjoy the course. It is so refreshing to be able to experiment and play with lots of different techniques to produce such interesting creations."

Lucy reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"I have a superb silk scarf that I painted at a workshop with Constance. My son also painted one for his Granny. We both thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with different techniques and loved our finished scarves. Constance is a fantastic tutor and has incredible creative enthusiasm!"

Valerie reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"This is the second course I have done with Constance. We all had fun and learned and I did do an ok project. With help! Lol"

Mellissa reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"Didn't know much and was nervous. Had a great time and produced a lovely scarf."

Lou reviewed: Fabric Mixed Media Techniques

"Excellent fun day, we really enjoyed it. Recommend."

Tansy Tier reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"I treated my daughter to a silk painting course for a birthday present. We spent a lovely day with Constance who guided us through the various silk painting techniques whilst allowing us to explore our creativity. We came away having learned some new skills and inspired to create other works of art at home!"

Lucy reviewed: Mixed Media Techniques in The Studio, Somerton, Somerset.

"I love the workshops and I do hate sometimes missing our sessions as I thoroughly enjoy myself and look forward to creating loads with Constance! Now on the fabric mixed media course, great fun."

Karen Eckett reviewed: Mixed Media Techniques in The Studio, Somerton, Somerset.

"I have attended the 4 week mixed media techniques course with Constance and had a fabulous time ..Constance is a lovely lady and has been very keen to show us many different techniques and encouraged us to stetch our imagination so that we can use what we have learnt with the things that we do at home ....We also got the chance to try out many products and tools which we didn't know excisted and while we were learning we had great fun and at the end of every week we couldn't wait for the next week to arrive ...I would recommend this course 100% and look forward to further courses ..... Thank you Constance"

Kim Woodberry reviewed: Mixed Media every Wednesday at The Studio, Somerton, Somerset.

"My friends & I had a lovely day with Constance who guided and inspired us. Constance clearly loves what she does and her enthusiasm is infectious."

Maggie R reviewed: Craft days, embroidery, sewing, silk painting etc

"An excellent course, taken in easy steps, in a comfortable setting. Highly recommended."