Crafty Gal reviews

11 Jun 19'

Rachel reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"A thoroughly enjoyable day spent with Denise at Bonds. As a complete novice, I was sceptical about what I would eventually produce - instead, I was delighted that under Denise’s patient and fun tuition I produced a delightful miniature cockapoo! My family ( knowing my artistic limitations) were amazed! Super lunch and cakes, would heartily recommend day."

Crafty Gal responded:

"It WAS a fun day wasn't it? So pleased you're happy with your little dog and hope it's the start of more fantastic needle felting. Lovely to meet you, and hope to see you again. Dx"

10 Jun 19'

Judy Ryder reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"My fifth course with Denise - this time “needle felting your dog”. This was the most challenging yet but as always with Denise’s instruction, help and encouragement I managed to make a really wonderful Rottie! Denise is warm, welcoming, patient and always ready to lend a hand. The environment at Bonds was amazing with a fabulous lunch. Roll on the next course!"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Your FIFTH workshop with me! Delighted you love it enough to keep coming back Judy, and so thrilled to see how your needle felting is developing, your Rottie was fantastic. Thank you for the lovely review, take care, Dx"

29 May 19'

Jenny Harris reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"I had a really lovely day at Bonds with Denise at Crafty gal. The course was well organised, personal and most of all fun. I came away really pleased with what I had achieved and armed with enough knowledge to have a go on my own. Lunch, tea and cake were provided and delicious. Thanks for a great day."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you Jenny for such a lovely review, it really is the icing on the cake after a great workshop. Your hare was SO good, I hope you keep it up, or indeed come back to me for more!!!! Dx"

29 May 19'

Pat Pilkington reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"The Crafty Gal felting workshop was a gift from my family for my 70th birthday. I had a most enjoyable day. Denise was an excellent tutor, her friendly patient and clear explanation of the different stages of the craft was very helpful for newcomers, enabling us to be very proud of our efforts and pleased with the result. I highly recommend this felting workshop."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you Pat for the fabulous review - you were an absolute joy to teach, I had as much fun as you did I promise! I hope your hare is keeping well, and behaving himself!!!! Hope to see you again at another workshop, Dx"

29 May 19'

Kitten Von Mew reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Yet again a wonderful day with a wonderful lady. I cannot speak highly enough of Denise and her expertise, but I think I keep coming back because of the fun and relaxed atmosphere she creates too. If I could do it every week I would. Looking at the perfectly formed little animals on the table may feel daunting, but you end up creating something with its own personality in your own style. A challenge, but one that is pleasurable with an outcome you will be proud of for years to come."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much for such another fantastic review Kitten, very much appreciated! It was so lovely to see you and your mum again, great fun to spend the day with you, Dx"

18 Mar 19'

Sandra Cotton reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Wow, what a wonderful day making Harold the hare! I didn’t realise what a fantastic day this would be. I must say I can’t remember the last time I used my hands to be creative, so I’m an absolute beginner at needle felting. Denise was very patient, methodical and attentive and I came away feeling proud of my attempt at the end of the day. What a whimsical setting the workshop is in too. Plenty of refreshments and generous amounts of delightful cakes!"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you Sandra for such a lovely review - it was a fun day and your little hares was gorgeous, I particularly liked the white detail on his little cardigan, very original! I hope you go on to do more needle felting, Dx"

15 Mar 19'

Caroline and Tracey reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"What a wonderful day spent learning this new skill. Denise was brilliant as our teacher and host. Our new little doggy friends, Dolly and Cedric are safely home and impressing all who see them. We would highly recommend the workshop for any ability as Denise is there on hand to help sort you out. Many thanks for the wonderful day and lovely homemade cakes."

Crafty Gal responded:

"SO thrilled you both enjoyed your day - your little dogs were gorgeous, you really captured the characters. I look forward to seeing pics of your next projects! Always here if you need a steer, just drop me an email, Denise x"

5 Mar 19'

Jenny C reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"What a fun and creatively productive day. The atmosphere was relaxed and every now and again, it went very quiet while we all concentrated on our woodland creatures as they gradually developed their own character. It has inspired me to find out more about the craft. Would strongly recommend to anyone."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thanks Jenny, delighted you enjoyed your day so much. I know there's a lot of ground to cover in one day but it was fantastic how you all embraced the techniques and went for it! Dx"

27 Feb 19'

tracie wright reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Amazing day with Denise, Great fun & I am hooked on this wonderful craft ! Definitely recommend !!"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Tracie it was a pleasure to spend the day with you, so happy you loved needle felting and can't wait to see what you make next! Dx"

18 Feb 19'

Hilary Lucas reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"My friend and I attended the course last week at Bonds. We both made the hare. Denise is brilliant, very friendly and helpful and patient. She taught us lots of different skills needed to make the hare. Felting is great fun and everyone managed to complete a very detailed cute hare. Lunch was delicious. The day is relaxed and great fun, we are planning our next course to learn some more advanced skills."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you for the fantastic review Hilary! It was lovely to meet you both and spend the day needle felting with you - your hares were SO cute. I'm looking forward to seeing you both again to take your needle felting to the next level, Dx"

9 Feb 19'

Jackie Underwood reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Had a great day felting a fox, Denise was the perfect tutor. I had never done this before and was amazed that I made a little fox. I shall be carrying on with this as a new hobby, my aim is to needle felt a beagle one day. Great course I would recommend it to anyone. I learnt so much. Thank you Denise."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thanks Jackie! So happy you enjoyed your day and want to keep needle felting - don't forget to email me some pics of your next project! Hope to see you again, Dx"

6 Feb 19'

TREENA HESTER reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"My good friend and I attended Denise’s needle felting workshop yesterday. It was such a good day. I enjoyed every minute. I’ve never done anything like it before. Denise was great at explaining everything step by step and we both made the most amazing felted hare. I really can’t believe that I actually made such a lovely little character. We’ve been busy today checking out the next class that we can attend.... I can’t wait. Thank you Denise."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much Treena! I'm really looking forward to seeing you both again, and meeting your little foxes! A world of needle felting awaits you! Dx"

25 Jan 19'

Wendi Bowron Weller reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"WOW!! What a superb day! Denise is a fantastic tutor who helped me to create a real gem, my little felted dog! The studio was warm, stylish and welcoming with loads of tea and yummy home made cake. All the materials are provided and Denise helps with clear instruction for every stage. I also bought one of the fabulous kits that she sells, such great value with everything needed to create another creature or 3!! ... oh & not to forget Archie - gorgeous!!!????"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much Wendi for the fantastic review - I'm so excited you're now so exited about needle felting! Can't wait to see your second dog when it's finished - just email me if you need a steer on anything. Have fun! Dx"

23 Jan 19'

Mandy Guest reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"I had absolutely no experience of this craft (or any other come to that!) and had a really enjoyable day. It was relaxed, friendly and I came away with a little felted hare full of personality! Thank you Denise, it was lovely to be together with my friends and acquire a new skill at the same time. Thoroughly recommended."

Crafty Gal responded:

"I am SO happy you enjoyed your day Mandy, and glad you all had such a nice time meeting up. Hopefully it's inspired you to do more needle felting too! All the best Dx"

23 Jan 19'

Bernadette Reeve reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Three of us wanted to have a get together and do something crafty and we hit on Denise's felting workshop. It was lovely; we all came away with our completed woodland creature which was so satisfying to make and complete in one day! Denise is very friendly and helpful and the setting - Denise's studio - was very quiet and relaxed with so much in the way of crafting materials around to inspire! The cake was delicious as well! Thank you, Denise!"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much Bernie for the fantastic review! You were a great group and I'm thrilled you had such a fun time needle felting with me - the start of many woolly projects to come for all of you I hope! Remember I'm here if I can help with anything you go on to! Have fun! Dx"

23 Jan 19'

Mary Lloyd reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"Fabulous day with Denise needle felting dogs. Excellent patient tution, with lots of encouragement and guidance. All on our course had very limited knowledge of the craft and we all came away with fantastic results. Who could have believed that three bits of florist wire and a handful of wool could be made into a image of your dog. The workshop was a joy and the homemade treats delicious. Many thanks Denise."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you Mary for the feedback, it was such fun to spend the day with three sisters! And your dogs were so good, I hope you keep the needle felting up! Here if you need any advice. Dx"

22 Jan 19'

Sally reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"What a lovely way to spend a day! Inspiring surroundings, great, relaxed teaching by Denise who assured us that the piece of florist wire we started with, would, at the end of the day, be transformed into our beautiful pet dogs. With her unobtrusive guidance our workshop of newbie felters were all delighted with the results. Would highly recommend. Thank you Denise."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback Sally, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day and were thrilled with your miniature Daisy! Dx"

15 Jan 19'

Linda Trotman reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"A lovely day - thank you Denise. The number of us on the course was ideal - a small group so we all had chance to have individual guidance and it was also fun to chat while we worked. The tuition was excellent and it's given me some new ideas/techniques to take my needle felting forward. I was very proud of my results and Henrietta Hare will inspire me to try more things now. Hope to see you on another course soon."

Crafty Gal responded:

"SO pleased you enjoyed your day Linda! Look forward to seeing what you go on to next using all the tricks of the trade from yesterday! Enjoy! Dx"

21 Nov 18'

Sarah Dinnick reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"THe Setting was lovely, as was Denise. Very patient and such a good teacher. The course is very good value for money and unlike some courses it is something that you can go home and carry on creating without too much expence. Denise gives good information on where to souce materials for your next creation. I purchased some while I was with her, (at a very reasonable price) so that I didn't have to wait for more materials to be delivered. Thank you for an excellent day and a new craft for me to further my creativity."

Crafty Gal responded:

"SO pleased you're carrying on Sarah, look forward to seeing what you do next! Great to meet you and fun to needle felt with you. All the best Denise x"

21 Nov 18'

Kay Bridgeman reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"What a wonderful, inspiring day! A novice needle felter, under Denise's calm, kind and skilled instruction, I made my very own Harry Hare. Lovely setting at Bonds, with wonderful lunch and cakes. Denise is knowledgable, professional and so welcoming and friendly. With really helpful advise from initial booking, throughout the day and afterwards- she created a fun and relaxing atmosphere for a truly creative day. Thank you so much, Kay x"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much for the fantastic review Kay - so pleased you enjoyed your day!"

1 Nov 18'

Sue reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"I had a brilliant day needle felting yesterday. Denise and the ladies were great and we had lots to talk about while we were working on our fox/hares. Would recommend this course, I really enjoyed it. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and even if we did make a mistake it was eaily rectified. Everyone really likes my fox. Hes got pride of place on my mantle peice at the moment. Definately going to continue to needle felt. Thank you Denise."

1 Nov 18'

Sandra Grayson reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Fabulous day with CraftyGal. Having made my own gorgeous 'hare' to take home at the end of the workshop was a bonus. CraftyGal is patient and makes learning how to felt easy. Highly recommended!"

28 Oct 18'

Hannah Hamer reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Absolutely loved my day needle felting with Denise. I was amazed at how well my hare turned out but im sure thats all down to Denises patience and guidance. I have definitely caught the bug and have been busy creating friends for my hare with the amzing starter kit that i got from Denise. I cant recommend this workshop highly enough!"

23 Oct 18'

Alec Jones reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Hi Denise Thank you for a great day. I would definitely recommend Denise's needle felting course. Denise is a great teacher and very skilled at what she does. As the first man to attend Denise's workshop, I would suggest a new tag line for your advertising... "Needle Felting is for Real Men!" Thanks & Best wishes Alec Jones"

15 Oct 18'

Topsy reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"“Oh such fun “a great day making Harry Hare. Denise is an excellent tutor who easily instilled confidence in our ability. I felt a real sense of achievement as the felt transformed into my new long eared friend. I love learning new skills and meeting new like minded people with food and coffee included and this course certainly met all my criteria. Happy days. Thanks so much Denise"

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