Created By Hand reviews

Juli reviewed: Acrylics with Laura Donaldson

"Excellent course , really gave me the confidence to give it a go ! Had tried watercolours a few times and just hadn’t had any success, but I found acrylics much more forgiving and easy to work with. Laura was brilliant as a tutor, would recommend. "

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the fabulous feedback Juli All our tutors are passionate about their art and skills and are keen to impart their knowledge on to others. We hope to welcome you back to another one of our courses in the future Dave"

Jude reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"I was very happy with the course yesterday. Sarah is an excellent tutor and thoroughly explained the process. Everything was well organised. We had time to practise before planning and making a final framed piece. I left inspired. "

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the great feedback Jude Sarah's classes are always popular and we are always impressed with the quality of work which is produced in her classes, very often by complete novices. We look forward to welcoming you back to one of our other classes soon Dave"

Valerie reviewed: Needle felting with Carol Coyne

"Carol was very pleasant and we were made to feel welcome. Lots of info and advice, enjoyed the day immensely."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Valerie Carol offers a number of different classes, all working with wool. Not only needle felting but wet felting and nuno scarf making. All very popular and it's nice to hear that they are enjoyable too. We look forward to seeing you again on another of our classes Dave"

Liz reviewed: Stained Glass with Jen McEwan

"We had a brilliant day. I am really pleased with my stained glass things. It was a small group so plenty of individual advice and guidance and support to help you when needed. Fabulous lunch in the cafe too. An all round excellent day. Great teaching, great venue, and something to feel proud of to take home. Thank you"

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks ever so much for the great feedback Liz. Jen's class is one of our most popular and I am always impressed with what people come away with when they have started with zero experience. A testament to the students as well as the tutor! We hope to see you again on another of our classes soon Dave"

Hilary reviewed: One day modern calligraphy with Jane Lappage

"Utterly fabulous day! Jane teaches all the techniques really well! All resources well set out, super quality! Had a fun and amiable day! Learned a lot and enjoyed buying the correct products from her to use when at home. I am very inspired to keep practising!"

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the great Feedback Hilary It's reassuring to know that the way we hold our classes is appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon on another class. Kindest Regards Dave"

Jayne Dickson reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"This was my second workshop. Sarah was very patient and guided me through the process of catching the thread from under the fabric. Again I came away with a lovely piece of textile art in a frame. It is nice to decide on your own design and Sarah guides you through how to put it together step by step. The free machinery embroidery is a great course for beginners and experts."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Jayne Thanks for the comments Sarah has a wonderful way of making students of all abilities feel at ease and I am always impressed by the variety and quality of work that comes out of her taster classes. Dave"

Margaret reviewed: Glass Fusing with David Humphreys

"David is an excellent tutor. Really enjoyed the course. Good value for money."

Mandy Dann reviewed: Glass Fusing with David Humphreys

"An excellent course. A busy and well paced day. Fun and informative with lovely things produced. I would recommend this course to anyone. David is knowledgeable and helpful."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the kind words Mandy The class was a pleasure to teach and I'm always impressed with the range and level of work produced even from complete novices. Dave"

Denise reviewed: Soap Making with Jodee West

"I really enjoyed the class and feel I learned a lot about soap making. Looking forward to trying my hand at a goat’s milk and lavender mix next time."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Denise Thanks for the feedback We design our classes to give a taster of each craft and hopefully give attendees the confidence and urge to take things further. Sounds like we have got a tick in the box for this class Best of luck with the soap making - sounds really exotic Dave"

Michelle reviewed: Polymer clay jewellery with Jane Clarke

"A great experience from start to finish. Easy parking at the venue. David is really welcoming to his shop and craft room. The craft room was clean, well set up for our small group. Jane was fantastic, friendly, engaging and clear with her instructions. The afternoon flew by and everyone came out with something individual to wear."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the lovely feedback Michelle I'm always really impressed with the level of work people come away with from Jane's class and this class was no exception. Hopefully it has given you the confidence to try something like this at home Dave"

Patricia Latham reviewed: Watercolour painting with Erica Just

"Great day learning a new medium of painting. Small, intimate group in a nice quiet, well lit room. I took away a lot from this course including the different types of paint brushes and their best uses and the different types of paper before experimenting with tints and washes and how to build up colour. Lots to take it. Erica was patient with all my questions - which were never ending!! The current clear screens between each table didn't detract from the enjoyment. Lunch was an option we all took rather than bringing our own. It was in a reserved area in the cafe next door and we enjoyed getting to know each other over lunch. Lovely venue to spend the day in. Cups of tea/coffee and bottled water supplied as part of the course fee. Would recommend and I would definitely be interested in attending an acrylic painting course when one becomes available."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the wonderful feedback Patricia We are lucky to have a bank of dedicated artists and tutors who thrive on passing on their knowledge and skills and I will certainly pass your comments on to Erica Dave"

Lyn reviewed: Birds in watercolour with Anjana Cawdell

"Really lovely day course for all abilities. Friendly and welcoming. We all came away with some new skills and very different paintings."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the positive feedback Lyn We try our best to find knowledgeable and friendly tutors who make our workshops an enjoyable experience and we value all types of feedback in helping us achieve this"

Gabriella reviewed: Birds in watercolour with Anjana Cawdell

"Wonderful class, really friendly, personal tuition - I've definitely come away feeling much more confident and excited about painting in watercolour."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the great review Gabriella We are lucky to have so many wonderful tutors who share their knowledge and enthusiasm with students and we are really pleased when someone has been bitten by the creative bug. Best of luck with your own work in the future Dave"

Kirstie Tillsley reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"Excellent course ran by an extremely friendly and competent tutor. Sarah was very patient and gave good guidance to everyone in the group who needed it. The experience and enthusiasm she has for her art showed and appeared to rub off on us all in the group. We all came away with something we were proud of and with the confidence to try it at home. Thank you for a very relaxing 'me time'."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the lovely comments Kirstie We feel very lucky to have such a wonderful bank of lovely, talented tutors who are passionate to pass on their knowledge and enjoy teaching as much as they do creating. We try to make every experience a positive one and hopefully give students the confidence to take things further after each class D"

hilary reviewed: Needle felting with Carol Coyne

"Good advice and assistance from an accomplished needle felter."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Hilary. Most of our tutors have decades of experience in their chosen field and we are lucky that they are willing to share their knowledge so that others can enjoy what they themselves have become passionate about."

Juli Hicks reviewed: Silver jewellery making with Cyrilyn Silver

"Enjoyed the experience of creating a piece of jewellery and it was great to do something totally different!"

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the comments Juli We are glad you enjoyed the day. It always amazes us when we see how well everyone does on these classes. Each one unique and each one something to be proud of! D"

Sarah Dawson reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"This was the second time I’ve completed a workshop with Sarah. I had a great morning and came away with a framed piece of work. I will definitely be back."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Sarah Thanks for the feedback and we are really pleased that you still have the passion to learn and create. We look forward to welcoming you back for another class soon Dave"

Jayne Dickson reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"An enjoyable and informative course. I was very impressed and thought it really good value for money. I came away with a framed piece of textile art. I had never attempted free motion machinery embroidery before but Sarah took us through the process with ease. I am looking forward to trying it at home with the pack I purchased."

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks Jayne We are really pleased you enjoyed the class and we hope you get on well with taking your new skills to the next level Dave"

Lyn Lygo reviewed: Introduction to Soap Making with Jodee Best

"A very good workshop. 5 people were present so it was a friendly and intimate group. Jodie was a pleasant and helpful teacher. The room was all set up ready. I had given this as a birthday gift for a friend and we both really enjoyed the session and came away with a large bar of soap which we plan to cut up and give as stocking fillers for Christmas."

Ruth reviewed: Stained Glass with Jen McEwan

"I had a really great day, thank you. Very pleased with my end products. The techniques were well explained and we were fully equipped to make the glass items. Lovely place to be, with nice refreshments throughout the day, and I bought lunch in the cafe next door. Highly recommend this course."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Ruth Many thanks for the lovely comments and for taking the time to make them. Jen is one of our many talented tutors and her classes are always really popular. We are super pleased that the day was what you were hoping for and we look forward to welcoming you again to one of our other classes Dave"

Jane McGregor reviewed: Watercolour painting with Erica Just

"A really enjoyable day with Erica. Its a shame we have to endure the partitioning and masks which do detract from full engagement, but perfectly accept that they are necessary to keep us safe in the pandemic. I learned a lot about watercolour, which was my aim for attending. Peaceful location and lovely lunch. A very worthwhile experience,"

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Jane Thanks for the review Yes it is a shame that we need to screen off each student in these strange times but it's good to know that they didn't affect your experience too greatly. Hopefully in the near future this will be something that we can stop doing and return to the full tutor / student experience Dave"

Kim Chandley reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"I really enjoyed the free motion embroidery with appliqué work. A lovely group of people on the course and Sarah was very helpful and encouraging, All COVID measures were in place and it was a safe and friendly space to create in."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Kim Thanks for the great review and I'm really pleased you enjoyed the class. I hope you take what you learned on the day and carry on with the free machine embroidery. We look forward to seeing you at another one of our classes in the future Dave"

Alison Bramley reviewed: Glass Fusing with David Humphreys

"What an excellent day I had with my niece on the glass fusing course. David Humphreys was a great tutor and host. Everything was set up to be Covid safe. With no knowledge of glass fusing other than browsing on Pinterest I was able to make a coaster, sun catcher and brooch. I throughly enjoyed the creative fun. David delivered the course with just the right amount of technical info. We had a great lunch (extra charge) at the mulberry cafe. All round a 5 star day."

Created By Hand responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review Alison We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day and you felt safe with the steps taken to make the class Covid safe. The pieces you worked on during the class have just been loaded into the kiln and look great. We look forward to seeing you again when you collect your pieces and welcoming you to one of the other workshops in the future Dave"