Dawn Ireland Textile Artist reviews

12 Apr 17'

Angela Garbett reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I can highly recommend Dawn's course - a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Dawn's house is an Aladdin's Cave of fabrics, buttons & threads - a lovely, homely environment. Dawn has loads of inspirational ideas and was very encouraging to everyone. Since the course, I've had loads of fun experimenting with my sewing machine. Would definitely go back again."

12 Mar 17'

Ann Lomax reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Really enjoyed myself yesterday. I learned a new craft which I shall enjoy exploring at home with my new machine. I made three pieces of machine embroidery of which I am very pleased. Dawn was helpful and encouraging and provided a brilliant selection of fabrics and thread to use freely. She makes an excellent cake too!!."

28 Feb 17'

Gill Moore reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"We had a great day with Dawn, who was a marvellous host and very good instructor. She provided all the resources and gave us lots of helpful advice and inspiration. Everyone produced some excellent pieces by the end of the day. I would thoroughly recommend the day."

31 Jan 17'

Helen reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I had a lovely creative day and Dawn was able to help me embroider using my "vintage" machine. It was great to have a choice of materials and expert tuition. Thank you."

13 Oct 16'

Kate reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I really enjoyed Dawn's course on free machine embroidery. Dawn was a great help throughout and I came away knowing I'd learnt a new technique that I can practise and develop over time. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process right from the set up of the machine to the finished piece. I have a much better understanding now of my machine and how it works which I've struggled to master on my own. Dawn was also a fantastic host keeping us topped up with teas, coffees and cake! I'd definitely recommend anyone to give the course a try even if you are a complete beginner like myself. Thanks again!"

10 Oct 16'

Kat reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"lots of good support with setting up the machines. You don't really need any knowledge/experience of machine sewing as Dawn was very supportive. A lot of time was spent on practicing; however I would of liked to focus more on the end product, as it felt rushed towards the end and we ran over time wise. I was totally absorbed and lost track of time, a few prompts re how much time we need to devote to each task might of been useful. I would definitely recommend this workshop to others. :)"

10 Oct 16'

Free machine embroidery reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I attended a free machine embroidery course on saturday 8th october with dawn Ireland. The course - and dawn's hospitality were fantastic. I was a complete beginner and dawn was able to take me from teaching me how to thread the sewing machine all the way through to completing 3 pieces of work that I am very happy with. She also provided tea/coffee and homemade cake that made the day even more enjoyable and provided all materials within the cost of the workshop. She has an Aladdin's cave of materials and threads of every coulour and also resources to provide inspiration for designs. I feel I have found a new hobby with dawn's help and would not hesitate to recommend this course to anyone."

28 Sep 16'

Anneliese reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I really enjoyed the sewing workshop and learned a lot about how to use my machine for embroidery. Also it was good fun being creative for five hours and creating three nice art works."

21 Sep 16'

Sally Turnbull reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"The course was most enjoyable, with just the right amount of instruction to enable students to produce their own pieces of work. Dawn was encouraging and made me, as a beginner, feel at ease. She provided a good workspace with loads of resources and also plenty of drinks with a gorgeous cake. I left feeling inspired and have been producing pieces of work for birthday cards at home. I would thoroughly recommend the course."

16 Aug 16'

Joanne Rasmussen reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I loved this course it was exactly what I had been looking for! I learned everything I could, so now it's lot of practice and then I will be back for more. Dawn is delightful and gives the course in her beautiful home, which was as inspiring as she was. Oh and you get cake too. All round highly highly recommended"