Elka reviews

26 Feb 24'

JO reviewed: Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"As a true newbie to the world of weaving this was the perfect introduction. Ellie was so supportive, generous, and knowledgeable. The day was filled with learning, fun, creativity, and laughter. A great way to spend a Saturday and I went home chuffed with my projects and look forward to discovering more about this ancient craft from such a wonderful teacher, Ellie."

26 Feb 24'

Niamh Macleod reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"This course has given me a great understanding of the possibilities of natural dyeing. We covered a lot of ground with the time we had and I left feeling inspired. Not only does Claudia give you materials/ notes to bring back with you but she also gives you resources to guide you if you want to learn more. She answered all of our many questions and provided a relaxed environment for us to learn in. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone who feels curious about the topic. "

25 Feb 24'

jeannett stevenson reviewed: Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"Thank you Ellie for your amazing course, me and my friend absolutely loved it ✨ Everything was super organized, you were lovely and full of patience and information. I had never done any weaving before, but I still feel I came home with a little piece of woven treasure. Thank you x"

30 Jan 24'

Anne reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"A huge thank you to Ellie for a fantastic day's weaving with wonderful women. I'm now completely hooked on inkle weaving and cannot wait to get my hands on my very own inklet loom. This type of weaving was very accessible, I was thrilled to have a beautiful completed work by the end of the day. Ellie explained everything clearly and was on hand for whenever we got stuck. We received a great handbook to take home and refer to at a later stage. Fisherton Mill was a lovely venue and we enjoyed a fabulous healthy lunch and an indulgent piece of cake! I would thoroughly recommend this course to all my friends."

29 Jan 24'

Milli reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"I love working from home & in my studio, outdoors a favourite. This was such a treat to go to Fisherton Mill & experience an inkle-weave workshop with other fabulous people. We got instructions pre- course for those who want to be prepared. I like being spontaneous and seeing where the colours and course takes me. I love the result of my skinny weave. Goes with my running hat/ top hat & my dog’s collar. I just need to weave more for shoelaces. I can’t wait to do some freehand embroidery with the off-cuts & even some bracelets. Lots of possibilities. Ellie is a dream to work with. She makes you feel relaxed, no matter what stage you are at as a beginner or intermediate knitter - she will support you. The conversion flowed well and we were all in fits of laughter Amazing groups of women Colour Pop 🌈⚡️💙🌿"

28 Jan 24'

Toni Sullivan reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"This is the best course I've been on. Ellie was incredibly hospitable, organised and inspiring. Ellie used a rich, visual language to explain what we were doing, with bespoke literature which she had created precisely for the workshop. She's incredibly calm, and helpful and has this wonderful energy. Even when I felt unsure and needed help I didn't have any anxiety in asking for support. I'm so surprised I actually came away with a finished piece of weave - Ellie really knows what she is doing and I came away feeling as though I really understood weaving on a whole new level. Not only was the workshop amazing but the location, the food and hospitality of the venue was fantastic. I travelled from Winchester to Salisbury for the workshop. It was absolutely worth it and I can't wait to do another workshop soon"

27 Dec 23'

Felicity M reviewed: Introduction to table loom weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury - Two day workshop

"My daughter and I took Ellie’s 2 day table loom weaving course in December 2023. We enjoyed it very much - Ellie was extremely welcoming, and she had prepared everything perfectly. The range of yarns and patterns she had available for us to try were very inspiring and fun. Ellie is a great teacher - she demonstrated and explained all the steps we needed to do clearly, and was very patient and kind when we took a bit longer to understand! She was flexible too and allowed us each to go at our own pace, allowing us time to absorb and put what we were learning into practice. A very enjoyable course which we would definitely recommend. Thank you Ellie!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you Felicity for taking the time to leave such a lovely and detailed review! I'm so glad you both enjoyed the workshop, it was a pleasure to spend two days weaving with you. Very best wishes, Ellie "

27 Nov 23'

Shruti Mehta reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"This day brought so much joy to the otherwise a little tired me. Learning how to weave with other women sharing bits of their stories and who they are is so heart warming. Ellie is such a wonderful teacher! She made me feel completely at ease with how I was doing, very encouraging and very much willing to help as I went along. She was able to be there for each one of us, total of 6 women, everytime we asked for some guidance. It is rightful to say it felt a bit daunting at the beginning but by the end of it I felt confident with weaving as a craft, that I could do it. Also, The Fisherton Mill Gallery & Cafe in itself is so inspiring, not to forget the delicious lunch we were served. All in all a day well spent. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone and everyone. Thank you so much Ellie xx"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for you lovely review Shruti, it was such a pleasure to meet you and I'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for coming and contributing to a wonderful day Xx"

27 Nov 23'

Samalie Kigondu reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"6 Hour Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire. What an amazing creative day. As a complete beginner, I really enjoyed the day I spent with Ellie learning how to set up the loom, learning to weave using different techniques. The course material was helpful. The yarns we had available to weave with were beautiful, varied and I enjoyed practising with the different varieties of yarns e.g., sustainable yarns. Ellie is very kind and patient; she answered all questions and gave individual attention when needed. I really enjoyed the day, I would 100% recommend Ellie’s courses and attend another one soon."

Elka responded:

"Hi Samalie! I'm sorry for my very slow response to your lovely review. Thank you so much for coming to the workshop and taking the time to leave a review, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) Best wishes, Ellie "

5 Nov 23'

Cherry Goddard reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"A lovely day and well organised. I learnt so much about the process of dyeing with hands on experience and information handouts to take home. Claudia is a wonderful teacher with vast knowledge and I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to start natural dyeing."

29 Oct 23'

Vicki reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"A lovely day in a beautiful environment which was informative and fun , taking away any uncertainty I had about natural dying. Claudia is a natural teacher with vast knowledge and I would totally recommend "

2 Oct 23'

Shelley Powell reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was very well organised with lots of hands on experience. I learnt so much and took home lots of samples for reference. We also had handouts with all the information in them which is great for looking back on as I know I would forget some of it. Claudia is a wonderful teacher with a vast knowledge of natural dyeing and really helps you to understand the process. I recommend this course for anyone, you will love it."

31 Aug 23'

Pennie Dunn reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"This was an incredibly inspiring course and extremely well run by Claudia. Everything was available to try and we even came home with samples of our work, which I had not expected! I would definitely recommend this course for anyone interested in natural dyeing methods and very accessible for complete novices. We also came away with handouts to refer to later. Wonderful, thank you so much!"

30 Jul 23'

Melody reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"This was great. Thank you. I have continued weaving at home"

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the review Melody! I’m so glad you’ve continued at home 😊"

16 Jul 23'

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"I loved the day I spent with Ellie learning how to set up the loom and to weave. I've never tried this before and was a complete beginner. Ellie is a brilliant teacher. She really takes the time to explain and appreciates that people learn at different speeds! She is very kind and patient :) I came home with a beautiful (even if I say so myself ;) )wall hanging...as did the other ladies on the day long course. The yarns we had available to weave with were beautiful and varied. The course notes given out were very understandable. It really was a great day and I would 100% recommend and attend another. "

15 Jul 23'

Fiona H reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"I'd had a tricky week so not at all in the right frame of mind when I arrived but the day was a joy and helped me step out of that energy. Great guidance from Ellie, detailed notes to take away and a great selection of sustainable yarns to work with. Now have a grasp of the basics and how to get going on the loom and have spent time just playing. Ellie is lovely and good at keeping everyone going at their own pace and how they learn. Thank you Ellie!"

Elka responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop Fiona, thank you for coming and contributing to a really lovely day. I absolutely love the wall hanging you made, you’re definitely a natural! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review :) "

14 Jul 23'

Sally reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"What a fabulous creative day. I've just got home from a superb day course an "Introduction to Frame Weaving" at Fisherton Mill Salisbury run by Ellie of Elka sustainable textiles. Ellie was a fantastic teacher, really thorough with her instructions and explanations. Very patient and happy to answer questions and give individual attention when required. The course materials were amazing, a huge choice of sustainable yarns and fibres to choose from. Her knowledge of the sustainable & renewable materials and methods of production was immense and her enthusiasm and love of this subject shone through and was inspirational. I had a really enjoyable day, have created an awesome (if I may say so myself!) wall hanging that I'm thrilled with. I would definitely recommend Ellie's courses. "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much Sally for the lovely review, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you all. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop, your wall hanging is brilliant, you're a natural!"

14 Jul 23'

Carole reviewed: Introduction to table loom weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury - Two day workshop

"A really interesting 2 days. Great instruction, clear handouts and support when you need it in a lovely location. Really pleased with what I produced - thank you"

Elka responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop Carole, it was pleasure spending two days weaving with you. Thank you for coming, and for the lovely review. Your weaving was fabulous!"

13 Jul 23'

Ginny reviewed: Introduction to table loom weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury - Two day workshop

"Fabulous two day table loom workshop, from warping to cloth. A well structured two days with clear instructions, and an opportunity for each participant to go at our own pace. Ellie is very patient and has a way of keeping things simple and easy to understand, which meant the task of warping the 4 shaft loom was a calm and enjoyable experience and one that I feel confident that I could repeat independently. The class size of 3 meant we all got so much support and guidance. Once the loom was dressed, the second day was spent exploring weaving patterns. All materials were included in the course fee and we were spoilt for choice. I was delighted that beautiful naturally dyed threads were available to use as well as organic cotton and linens. I am so pleased I invested in this two days, definitely great value and a good kick start for anyone wanting to get into weaving. Thank you Ellie! "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much Ginny for such a lovely and detailed review, and for coming. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the workshop and feel that you’ll be able to get going with weaving at home. I’m looking forward to following your weaving journey and I’m here for any questions that may arise moving forwards. "

5 Jul 23'

Caroline reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"What a wonderful day. I really enjoyed all aspects of the day and now feel I understand the processes involved. Claudia explained everything clearly and in detail. Being able to get fully involved in a practical way and follow the whole process through was amazing. I am now looking round my garden & wondering what is out there to have a go with.....I have plenty of fluff to play with! I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in this fascinating subject."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for coming Carol, and for the lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. Very best wishes, Claudia."

4 Jul 23'

Kim reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"I really enjoyed this workshop. The day went far too quickly. It was such a relaxed and fun atmosphere right from the start with a mix of practical, chat, handouts as reminders once home and loads of inspiration. Claudia was an excellent teacher and I have come home determined to give it a go as she has given me the confidence to do so. Thank you so much😊"

Elka responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed the day Kim! Thank you coming, and for the lovely review 😊"

3 Jul 23'

Ursula reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Thank you Claudia for an amazing, informative day. You explained everything so clearly to us and it was so exciting to see what emerged from our saucepans and then to dip an assortment of different items into our dyes - wow! It was great to bring home a sample of each of our colours as well as clear information to guide us when we venture into natural dyeing. I enjoyed meeting the other ‘dyers’ too and hearing about why they had chosen to attend this course. I highly recommend this course!!! "

Elka responded:

"Thank you for coming Ursula, and for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and hope that you continue to enjoy your natural dyeing journey!"

12 May 23'

Jane reviewed: 3 hour introduction to frame loom weaving, Lemon & Jinja, Romsey

"Inspiring, friendly instructor with lots of ideas to try. You might want a longer time as three hours flies by! I would recommend this course to beginners, and Lemon and Jinja was a good venue. We had a very enjoyable evening. "

29 Apr 23'

Jennifer reviewed: 3 hour introduction to frame loom weaving, Lemon & Jinja, Romsey

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hour introductory weaving class. Great instruction and help whenever I got stuck! Wonderful choice of colours and different types of yarns to use. I was able to complete my piece to take home and am very happy with it. Many thanks!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Jennifer. Thank you for coming, it was a pleasure to meet you and your weaving was fantastic! Best wishes, Ellie :)"

29 Mar 23'

Charlotte Farmer reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone. It was so exciting seeing how the things we had dyed turned out, it felt like unwrapping Christmas presents. We dyed different materials to show how differently they took the dyes, then dipped them in modifying solutions to see how other colours could be produced like that. A marvellous beginner's course."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for coming Charlotte, and for the lovely review! It was a pleasure to meet you and i'm delighted that you enjoyed the day. Best wishes, Claudia"

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