Elka reviews

9 Feb 20'

Maxine reviewed: Woven Heart Baskets

"Loved the course! It was fun and informative and I came away with a piece I want to finish and carry on with some new ideas."

Elka responded:

"Hi Maxine, I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop! Thank you for the review. Best wishes, Ellie"

26 Jan 20'

Jean Mosley reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"We had an absolutely fabulous day dyeing with Claudia. I think our enthusiasm bubbled over at times (Claudia had to struggle to control us ?) and by the end of the day, we had a wonderful sample book and the information for future experiments with natural dyes. You will probably discover us foraging in the local woods! A great course in a beautiful location and we were thoroughly spoiled by Margaret with her breakfast treats and very yummy lunch. If you are curious about what can be achieved with dyes sourced from the wild, then I recommend this course heartily."

Elka responded:

"HI Jean, thank you so much for the lovely review, it was a pleasure to meet you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day! Very best wishes, Claudia"

25 Jan 20'

Emma reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Highly informative, well resourced and a really well taught course on natural dying. Really recommend. Also some pretty amazing food and venue was in a wonderful location."

Elka responded:

"Hi Emma, thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and i'm so glad you had a good day. Very best wishes, Claudia"

25 Jan 20'

Rachel Edwards reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"A great venue with lovely food and an excellent introduction to natural dyeing. An enjoyable and inspirational day which I would highly recommend."

Elka responded:

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

25 Jan 20'

Claire Richards reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Excellent workshop. Very knowledgeable tutor happy to encourage all and provided great resources so that we can move forward with our dyeing projects. Really enjoyable day with lovely group of ladies. Venue needs a mention also...beautiful venue and very well looked after on the day with hot lunch included. Combination of place, workshop and tutor means day is highly recommended."

Elka responded:

"Hi Claire, thank you for the wonderful review! It was great to meet you and i'm so glad you enjoyed the day. Very best wishes, Claudia"

16 Dec 19'

Carolyn Morris reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving at The Bristol Artisan

"Ellie was amazing at making everything easy from start to finish. She was patient and very good at explaining what to do. A great way to spend 3 hours."

Elka responded:

"Hi Carolyn, i’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop and thank you for the lovey review! Very best wishes, Ellie"

11 Dec 19'

Debbie Willson reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Wonderful course. Ellie made everything easy to understand. I would highly recommend any course run by Elka."

Elka responded:

"Hi Debbie, thank you so much for the review. Really great to see you again and I hope you enjoy weaving on your new loom! Very best wishes, Ellie"

8 Dec 19'

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

"Absolutely brilliant courses led by Ellie. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who has an interest in or is curious about weaving. Her yarns are wonderful and the setting is lovely. Well taught in a relaxed atmosphere and questions are welcome!! All in all a thoroughly fantastic experience ?"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Fran! Great to see you again and I’m so glad you enjoyed the day. Can’t wait to see your weaving :)"

8 Dec 19'

Rebecca Sharp-Fletcher reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Thanks so much for a lovely day. A great welcome with drinks, fresh fruit salad, croissant and more! Everything in the studio was so well set up and instructions very clear, I really feel I’ve come away with enough knowledge to make my own little wall hangings at home. Also a delicious lunch! Many thanks."

Elka responded:

"Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for the lovely review. It was great to meet you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and feel like you can get going with it at home! Very best wishes, Ellie"

2 Dec 19'

Rachel reviewed: Six hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Julia Davey, Bath

"I attended the same course as Catherine at Fisherton Mill and totally echo her review. The group is small enough for individual attention from Ellie, but large enough to get a wide variety of weaving. My head is now so full of ideas I don’t know where to start! Fabulous day - will definitely book again with Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Hi Rachel, sorry for the venue mix up! Thank you so much for the lovely review. Really glad you enjoyed the workshop and do just shout if you need any pointers. Best wishes and happy weaving! Ellie."

1 Dec 19'

Catherine reviewed: Six hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Julia Davey, Bath

"(Course attended was at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury) Very enjoyable day. Ellie is a lovely teacher, very friendly and knowledgeable, and obviously very talented. The class was run in a relaxed way, with plenty of resources, and a small enough number to receive individual attention. I would definitely book again with Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Oh I'm sorry I've sent it out as the wrong venue! Thank you so much for the lovely review Catherine, I'm very glad you enjoyed the workshop. Best wishes, Ellie"

27 Nov 19'

Alison reviewed: 3 Hour Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving at the Elka Studio, Upper Slackstead

"I really enjoyed this inspiring course. Ellie explained everything very clearly and gave us plenty of individual attention when we needed it. I loved using the unusual fibres, it was fascinating to see what can be used. A really enjoyable introduction to my weaving adventures!"

Elka responded:

"Hi Alison, thank you so much for the lovely review. It was great to meet you and i'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Your weaving was beautiful and I really hope you continue to enjoy it! Very best wishes, Ellie"

26 Nov 19'

Deborah reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"What a wonderful well prepared put together course. I could see how much thought and prep had gone into giving us as much info and practical to introduce us to the joy of natural dyeing. The day went so quickly, lunch was delicious and I’m totally in love with my samples. Thank you."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Debs, i'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop and the venue. Very best wishes, Claudia"

25 Nov 19'

Caroline Psaila reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"I loved the workshop! Claudia was a brilliant teacher. I learnt so much but also had a lot of fun doing the practical elements. She gave us handouts with all the information we needed to continue experimenting at home. The location was beautiful and inspiring and Margaret’s food was delicious! It was a lovely opportunity to meet like minded people and explore another creative skill. I will definitely be back!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Caroline, i'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop and the venue. Very best wishes, Claudia"

24 Nov 19'

Jane Kilford reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"This was a very instructive course and Claudia made us all welcome and had everything very well organised. The handouts were excellent with lots of information and well presented content. We covered a lot of ground giving us plenty of hands on experience and good opportunities to ask questions and all of our sample sheets to go home with. I feel confident enough to continue experimenting at home. The venue and atmosphere was lovely with delicious food provided by Margaret and so nice to meet and get to know others. Thank you and will definitely look in to attending another workshop."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Jane, i'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop and the venue. Very best wishes, Claudia"

23 Nov 19'

Amma Stevens reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed today’s comprehensive workshop in natural dyeing with Claudia. I found it an inspirational day learning lots. I look forward to experimenting at home with culinary, locally foraged and exotic plants used in the art of dyeing natural materials. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for a wonderful day Claudia! ... and thank you Margaret too for your delicious and wholesome cooking and hospitality offered at break times during the workshop today."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Amma, i'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop and the venue. Very best wishes, Claudia"

18 Nov 19'

Sandie Owens reviewed: 6 Hour 'Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving' at Seeded in Southsea

"A brilliant and informative course. With great instruction sheets to keep and well explained techniques. Ellie made everyone very welcome and her method of teaching was relaxed and easy to follow. A big thank you for a very pleasant day."

Elka responded:

"Hi Sandie, thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and i'm really glad you enjoyed the workshop. Very best wishes, Ellie"

17 Nov 19'

Susan Ainsley reviewed: 6 Hour 'Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving' at Seeded in Southsea

"Spent a lovely day with Ellie and 3 others learning the weaving basics on a handloom. Ellie was really great at explaining the techniques and helping when things went a bit wrong! It was a very pleasant, relaxing day learning something new. Thanks Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for coming on the workshop, and for the review. It was lovely to meet you and your weaving was fantastic! Very best wishes, Ellie"

16 Nov 19'

Jackie Hamer reviewed: 6 Hour 'Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving' at Seeded in Southsea

"Thank you Ellie for such a great day learning hand loom weaving. I loved your fantastic selection of vegetable dyed and sustainable fibres to experiment with. I am thrilled with the little piece I have produced and plan to continue with this new skill at home. Many thanks again"

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Jackie! Great to meet you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and want to continue weaving at home. Very best wishes, Ellie."

15 Nov 19'

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

"I had a wonderful evening with Ellie and several other people in a lovely setting where we were served green teas and raw mint cake. It was gorgeous. The class itself was excellent. We all had a great time and produced work that were all so different from each others but all really artistic and lovely to see. I loved the introduction to the art of weaving. Ellie was really attentive to each of us and a great teacher. I am really proud of what I achieved and of course purchased the loom I was using so I could do more on my own. Maybe even do a further course to improve on the skills we learned. Thank you Ellie X"

Elka responded:

"Thank you Karen for the lovely review. It was great to meet you and i'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Your weaving was fantastic! Ellie X"

14 Nov 19'

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

"A wonderful evening which was held in a very harmonious location. The workshop was excellent; clear, enthusiastic advice and guidance led a complete novice through the stages of preparing my loom frame and beginning to weave. The range of fabrics and threads were numerous enough to unlock the creative juices of the most uncrafty of people. The end result; a piece of original weaving the creation of which had totally absorbed me and enthralled me. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop and indeed would suggest that if weaving is something you would like to do then please contact Ellie; you will not be disappointed."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much Kevin for the lovely review, your weaving was fantastic. I'm so happy that enjoyed the workshop and it was great to finally meet you. Thank you also for the happy humming :) Very best wishes, Ellie"

14 Nov 19'

zoe mcdonald reviewed: Private weaving tuition in Hampshire

"My 11 year old son had a private weaving workshop with Ellie and loved it. He was so inspired and happy afterwards, and I was amazed at the pieces he managed to create under Ellie’s expert tuition. He loved the conversations they had too and all her yarns and looms. The first thing he said when he got back in the car was: ‘when can I come back?’"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Zoe. Fred is an inspiration and welcome back in my studio anytime!"

14 Nov 19'

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

"Ellie's weaving workshop was a lovely way to spend an evening. She is a great teacher - informative, encouraging and generous with her time. There were lots of resources available and the handouts will be very useful. I came away feeling that I had learnt enough to be comfortable starting my own projects at home. Thank you Ellie!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Fiona. It was great to meet you and i'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop, and that you feel confident to continue at home. Your weaving was wonderful! Very best wishes, Ellie"

30 Oct 19'

Sarah Lee reviewed: Private weaving tuition in Hampshire

"My 14 year old daughter and her friend did the course with Ellie and came back absolutely brimming with ideas and inspiration. They produced two beautiful pieces of weaving from a wide choice of yarns, and said that the time had flown by. They both felt that Ellie was very inspiring, encouraging and supportive throughout the day - a really successful and rewarding experience."

Elka responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you so much for the review. It was a great fun having the girls in my studio for the day and i'm so happy they enjoyed the weaving! Best wishes, Ellie"

28 Oct 19'

Ravina Shah reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"What an amazing day! The workshop was set up beautifully in a lovely spot. Ellie taught us a variety of techniques and was very patient with us. We had a large selection of material to work with, I loved the recycled yarns! I was very pleased with my two pieces of work I created, so much that I have a new hobby! A perfect day spent, I can't express how wonderful Ellie was! Highly recommend this course."

Elka responded:

"Hey Ravina, thank you for the lovely review! It was great to meet you and I’m so glad you enjoyed the day :)"