Crumps Barn Studio reviews

IoanaP reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"What a wonderful class we had. It was so relaxing and so well explained, we had no worries we could not do it. And the result looks just perfect. I highly recommend this class to everyone, if it is just to learn a new skill or just to spend some quality time during weekend."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you very much - so glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Cheryl reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Great course, lovely organizer, very helpful. Enjoyed learning how to make a sketchbook. Lots of practical information and easy to follow along."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Lovely - so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for joining us! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Lisa-marie Morgan-Edwards reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"First online course and first time book binding. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything needed was sent well in advance of the course, beautifully presented. Lorna was a very patient and informative teacher. Would highly recommend."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed the workshop - thank you for joining us! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Georgina Howson reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Lorna was very welcoming and very patient. She gave alternative methods for some of the trickier parts of the bookbinding. Very comprehensive detailed kit sent out in the post before the workshop. Made a lovely hand-bound notebook which looks quite professional. Finished in time for a question and answer session which was very useful."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you for joining the workshop - so glad you are pleased with your new notebook! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Karen reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"This course was bought as a gift for me and I was very satisfied with how the course was lead. Everything that was needed for the workshop (except for a pair of scissors!) was sent well in advance and the finished product was just beautiful. There was plenty of time for each step of the book making and everything was explained very clearly. Would highly recommend."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Lovely, so glad you enjoyed your gift. Thank you for joining us! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Helen Swain reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"This online course was lots of fun. The kit sent out ahead of the course contained everything we needed. Lorna guided us through the whole process in easy to follow steps and was willing to repeat instructions for the tricky knots in a straightforward way until we were successful. I also enjoyed all the interesting comments about the history of the technique we were using. I cant wait to start using my little notebook and am already planning on making some larger sketchbooks with watercolour paper for journaling. Highly recommended!"

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for joining us - very glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Gwen reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Great workshop. The tutor, Lorna, explained everything clearly. Made a lovely A5 notebook and look forward to making many more. Well worth the money. Really enjoyable."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Lovely, thank you. So glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Janie reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Great course. Great teacher. Thank you Lorna for a really lovely, productive and inspiring workshop. A box arrived with everything we needed apart from scissors. Couldn’t have been easier. Just 5 of us on the course and Lorna patiently took us through and explained each stage, weaving in stories of traditional bookbinding methods and her own amazing introduction to the craft. It worked remarkably well on zoom with the camera honing in on different processes and easy to see and understand. Lorna helped anyone who was stuck without making a big deal of it just encouraging and telling stories of her own Challenges on the way. We all created gorgeous notebooks with lovely cloth covers. A real delight. It’s been very inspiring and Lorna generously offers on going support if needed. Really recommend this course and Lorna as a teacher."

Mandy Hetherton reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Lorna was a great teacher - clear, patient (especially when I just couldn't get my knots right!) and encouraging. The small class size (6) meant that she could help if anyone got stuck. She shared interesting information about the history of bookbinding and her own story of how she got into it as we worked, which added value to the experience. All materials were supplied well in advance and were of high quality. I am delighted with my notebook and would highly recommend this workshop. You don't need to be at all 'arty' or have any experience to come away with a really pleasing result. I was given the workshop as a present, and will definitely gift it to others too. Thank you Lorna!"

Alix reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"We booked this course for a way of three friends in different places (and countries) to get together and celebrate a special birthday. We all like creative activities and an online book binding course fitted perfectly. I'd seen it had good reviews and I now know why. Lorna was a delightful teacher, prepared, clear and with a clear passion for the topic. She was patient and had useful stories and anecdotes that helped us really enjoy the session. In addition we all came away with beautiful, professional looking hand bound books. Wonderful. Thank you so much Lorna"

Yasemin Wigglesworth reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Fantastic course, thoroughly enjoyed it. Lorna is a top tutor with a huge wealth of experience & patience!"

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for joining us! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Siân James reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"I’m delighted with the beautiful notebook I made on the course. I was lucky enough to do a course in person at the Burford Literary Festival but I’m sure it will work really well on Zoom as you can get a close up of the demonstration more easily. Lorna was so patient and enthusiastic and I learnt not just about bookbinding but lots about independent publishing. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours learning a new craft."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for joining us. So glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Anthony reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"I did this course over the summer, and have only just discovered how to leave a review! Sorry for the delay Lorna! This was a fantastic morning - the act of creating your own book is so relaxing and rewarding. Lorna was a fantastic guide - I can't really believe she managed to do that all over Zoom. And the book you end up with feels so special, and of such high quality you feel like you'll never buy your own (premade) notebook again! Highly recommended"

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Wonderful to hear you had such a nice time, thank you! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Ash reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"I did this course remotely and was very impressed by how the course was run and Lorna's very friendly and enthusiastic manner which invited the whole group to bond. Lorna took the time to repeat a process if anyone struggled, and was very patient in answering all of our questions. It helped that all the book elements were already pre-cut and prepared for us. I would strongly recommend this course to all bookbinding beginners just to understand some of the basics of bookbinding techniques."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for joining us and for the recommendation. Very glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Janet Gardner reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Materials, tuition and delivery all excellent , a very rewarding and enjoyable morning. Will be signing up for next course and recommending to friends."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"So glad to hear you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for joining us! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Julie reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"What a fantastic morning! I thoroughly enjoyed both the course and the social aspect. It was a good two hours of learning, at an pace that was manageable yet in depth enough to learn a little history and techniques. I would highly recommend & look forward to doing another course with Lorna who was an excellent tutor, thank you"

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for joining us - very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Judith Byrne reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"A fantastic workshop that I would highly recommend. From the point of booking the workshop all the way through to completing it I was impressed with the communication, the kit and Lorna's wonderful patient and easy to understand style of teaching. Lorna encouraged questions to be asked and set the pace of the workshop perfectly for all doing it so no one was ever left behind or struggled. I love the hand bound notebook I made and am already planning on making more."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much - it was such a lovely workshop, glad you enjoyed it too. Thank you for joining us ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Gill JOLLY reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Very enjoyable and interesting course, a lovely way to pass 2 hours. Lorna's instructions are very clear and I am delighted with my notebook."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you very much for joining us - so glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Annie Lowing reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"After making my notebook with Lorna, I ordered materials for two more notebooks. Lorna was so helpful, especially as I wanted them a different size. She sent me images of different colours of the cotton fabric I liked, for the notebook cover. She was was so understanding when card reader packed up, delaying payment. Wonderful lady."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review. It was my pleasure to arrange some additional kits for you. Happy binding! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Clare reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"We organized a virtual event for a group of 10. Lorna assembled and packed a small kit with everything required for the session. The packages were shipped in good time to allow delivery ahead of the event. On the day Lorna's instruction over zoom was clear and easy to follow and her passion for and knowledge of bookbinding shone through. Feedback from our participants was unanimous - they loved the event and our handmade books. I highly recommend this event especially as a way of bringing folks together when we are all apart."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for organising such an enjoyable session. This was an international event and it was very special to meet you all via zoom. I'm so glad you and your members loved making their hand bound notebooks. The results were gorgeous! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Amanda Gerry reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"I absolutely loved participating in this workshop, Lorna was so patient and knowledgeable. Not only did I learn a new skill, I learnt about the history of book binding too which was brilliant. The workshop was delivered at the right pace, plenty of time to ask questions and I ended up with a fabulous hard backed book. I am now gathering more supplies to make some books for future presents for friends and families. Would highly recommend this to anyone considering taking part Brilliant, thanks x"

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop! Thanks so much for taking part ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Annie Lowing reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"The little box arrived in the post with everything I needed to make my hardcover fabric covered notebook, down to the threaded needle. Lorna was a lovely, smiley and patient lady who explained things very well. I was able to follow very well and when help was needed it was there. Also got the instructions via email after the course."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Really pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the workshop! Thank you for taking part ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Annie Lowing reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Did this workshop via Zoom this morning. Really enjoyed it and have a fine hard back notebook which I am very proud of. Stitching the pages together was a skill I really needed Lorna’s expertise with and she was patient, skilled and helpful. The kit arrived well before the day, and the quality of everything was good. Lorna was so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. Enjoyed and loved it."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Really pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the workshop! Thank you for taking part ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Maxine reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Really interesting and enjoyable session. Lorna is very knowledgeable about the craft and its traditions, and clearly loves what she does. She has lots of patience and positivity. The kit contained everything I needed to make a book without having to use any extra tools apart from scissors. I feel like I learned some useful skills and tips, and will definitely go on to try to make another book myself. Thank you!"

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you very much for taking part - so glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Martika reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"The book binding kit was sent in advance of the workshop so there was no stress involved in preparing for the workshop. It was nice to hear that all the items were sourced locally. Lorna started the workshop by going through our kit so that we knew the names of all the items we were going to be using. Lorna was professional, patient and made everyone feel welcome. Lorna provided clear instructions and didn't hesitate to go over anything again. The workshop progressed at a good pace. I really enjoyed making the notebook, what a great way to start the weekend."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much - so glad you enjoyed the workshop and it set your weekend off to a good start! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"