Elka reviews

27 Oct 19'

Moira reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"A wonderful day in a beautiful environment. The six hours flew by. Ellie gave us clear, relaxed unhurried instruction and support throughout. I left happily clutching my two pieces of work. It gave me the techniques and confidence to continue to try weaving at home. I would highly recommend this course. A perfect way to spend a day. Thanks Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Hi Moira, thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure to meet you and I feel totally inspired by you travels!! Ellie."

30 Sep 19'

Mary Chatburn reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"I had a wonderful, relaxing day. Claudia is an excellent teacher, and so organised with all the material's, equipment and information sheets. It was fascinating to learn the basics of using natural dyes, and lovely to come away with our sample sheets, and even a shibori dyed handkerchief! Also great to meet the other 'students', and hear what their creative interests were. Lovely to see Ellie again - earlier in the year I attended one of her classes for Beginners Tapestry, which was also excellent! And finally, thank you so much to Margaret for making such a delicious soup, taking my food intolerances into consideration. Lovely refreshments too. I think your jewellery is gorgeous and will be visiting again at some stage to treat myself to one of your pieces."

Elka responded:

"Hi Mary, thank you so much for the lovely reviews on all fronts! It was a pleasure to meet you/ see you again and we're so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Very best wishes, Claudia & Ellie."

29 Sep 19'

Emma Smith reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"What a fabulous day learning natural dyeing with Claudia. I echo all the positive points made by others, and would say that Claudia is an excellent teacher. Everything was prepared meticulously and the day’s lessons were prepared to maximise our learning in the time available. Fabulous resources to take home and enable some alchemy to get going at home straight away! Loved it and a big thank you!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the great review Emma. We're so happy you enjoyed the workshop and feel you can now get going at home! Very best wishes, Claudia"

23 Sep 19'

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

"This was a lovely introduction to loom weaving. The workshop for me was a success and I came away feeling that I had enough knowledge to try more at home. Ellie gave clear instructions and interacted with everyone individually whilst giving encouragement where needed. I would gladly recommend it!"

Elka responded:

"Hi Glenna, thank you so much for the review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop and that you've continued weaving at home. Best wishes, Ellie"

22 Sep 19'

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving reviewed: Woven Heart Baskets

"What a fabulous course, would love a follow up! Very good instruction, we were allowed to proceed at our own pace and be as madly creative as we wanted. My older fingers found one or two things a bit hard going but got there in the end!! It is a very therapeutic and relaxing way to spend three hours. What was also lovely was that everyone got to take home a finished piece. Would highly recommend Ellie as a tutor. Thank you for a brilliant time."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and i'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Your weaving was just wonderful! Very best wishes, Ellie X"

22 Sep 19'

Holly reviewed: Woven Heart Baskets

"Had a wonderful morning! Ellie is a great teacher, really laid back and generous, full of useful tips and really good at encouraging creativity. The ladies at seeded were lovely too, my coffee cup was never empty! Thank you for a lovely workshop, will definitely recommend :) x"

Elka responded:

"Hey Holly, thank you so much for coming along, and for the lovely review :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop, your weaving was fantastic! X"

21 Sep 19'

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

"I had a lovely time at the hand loom workshop, Ellie was a very warm, welcoming and supportive teacher - the time flew by and I left having learned about weaving, tassels and knots! and came home with my prize of a woven artwork which I had made all by myself. The venue was also really great, alongside all my fellow weavers - a really wonderful way to spend an evening. I left, with hand loom to continue learning and practicing... I'll be back Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Hi Angela, thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop. See you again :)"

19 Sep 19'

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

"A great way to spend an evening! I went along with my mum and aunty and we all throughly enjoyed it, Ellie was a great teacher and explained techniques really clearly for us as well as always being on hand throughout the session to go over things and show 1-2-1. So happy with the weaving I took away!"

Elka responded:

"Hi Becki, It was so lovely to have to all on the workshop and i'm so glad you enjoyed it. Your weaving was absolutely fantastic!"

12 Sep 19'

Paula Bedford reviewed: 6 hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Whitchurch Silk Mill

"This was an amazing course and we learnt so much in a short time. There were loads of threads for us to try and Ellie gave us loads of individual time and ideas. Explanations were clear as were demonstrations. It was a lovely theraputic thing to do and although I didn't finish my piece I didn't mind as I had the confidence that I could finish it off at home. Plenty of tea and coffee, plus the Silk Mill at Whitchurch was a lovely venue to be in. Plus it was lovely to be with such a nice crowd of people. A great day out and worth every penny."

Elka responded:

"Hi Paula, thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. It was a pleasure to have you on the workshop. Best wishes, Ellie"

12 Sep 19'

Jackie Epps reviewed: 6 hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Whitchurch Silk Mill

"Ellie Fisher's introduction to frame loom weaving was first class. She covered all the basics of getting the loom ready for weaving, introduced some different techniques and had an amazing array of fibres for us to experiment with. She also demonstrated that it is possible to enjoy simple weaving without a big cash outlay - using a fork as a beater, for example. Most of the class managed to finish a small wall hanging or table mat in the day, which was very satisfying and it was interesting to see how different each piece of work turned out. Ellie's passion for weaving shone through and it was a thoroughly enjoyable day."

Elka responded:

"Hi Jackie, thank you so much for the lovely review and thank you for coming on the workshop. It was great to meet you. I'm so glad you had a good day. Best wishes, Ellie"

11 Sep 19'

Jo White reviewed: 6 hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Whitchurch Silk Mill

"A well organised day, with good quality equipment and an interesting assortment of yarns. Ellie made learning a new skill, interesting and enjoyable. Whitchurch Silk Mill was a beautiful place and it was lovely to see the silk looms still weaving beautiful fabrics."

Elka responded:

"Lovely to meet you Jo and thank you so much for the review. I'm very glad you had a good day. Best wishes, Ellie"

9 Sep 19'

Lucy Allen reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Really fun and relaxing day in a really peaceful and gorgeous setting. It was really easy to ask questions and open a dialogue about natural dyeing and the range of shades it can create. Nice small group so there's enough space in the workshop and time with the teacher for everyone. We all got to leave the course with a sample sheet full of different fibres, dyed with different plants in an array of colours. We also got given information sheets that we can refer back to in future for own practice."

Elka responded:

"Hi Lucy, thank you so much for coming along, and for the lovely review. Best of luck with your next term at uni, can’t wait to see what you create!"

24 Aug 19'

Fi Horseman reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"What a great day and fab venue. Ellie and Claudia made us feel very relaxed and welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. The day was informative and fun. Learning about the amazing colours nature has given us was completely amazing. The day was well balanced with information and hands on experience of natural dyes. I'll definitely be signing up for the weaving course and would highly recommend the natural dyes course as an informative and inspirational day."

Elka responded:

"Hi Fi, thank you so much for the lovely review. Its was great to have you on the workshop and we're so glad you enjoyed the day. Really look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future!"

18 Aug 19'

Freya reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Having done an Elka course (Beginners Weaving) earlier this year with Ellie, I was excited at trying out another workshop offering with Natural Dyeing taught by Ellie's mum Claudia. Having read a bit about dyeing processes before and found it a bit confusing, this workshop was wonderful and perfect for beginners. Claudia is a knowledgeable and friendly teacher, happy to answer any questions, and gives clear instruction. Having a small class size meant a relaxed and friendly atmosphere which allowed time for extra help when required. The location was also lovely at Turner & Thom, with a nice outdoor picnic spot for lunch amongst the trees, and teas and coffees throughout the day. I feel I have enough knowledge now to have a go at home with more confidence than before. Definitely recommended - a lovely way to spend a day!"

Elka responded:

"Hi Freya, It was such a pleasure to have you on another workshop and thank you so much for the lovely review! X"

18 Aug 19'

Sarah reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Had the most wonderful day on this course. A beautiful calming location. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the process of natural dyeing. I felt fully supported, informed and confident that I can start natural dyeing at home. Thank you!!"

Elka responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you so much for coming along and for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the workshop :)"

18 Aug 19'

Joanna Brown reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"Fantastic day in a stunning location! Relaxed and friendly tuition and lots of hands on practice. I learnt everything I needed to begin my own natural dye journey!"

Elka responded:

"Hi Jo, thank you so much for coming. We're so glad you enjoyed the day :)"

29 Jun 19'

Chantelle Lindo-Davies reviewed: Introduction to table loom weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury - Two day workshop

"Such a great workshop! Ellie is an excellent teacher and the quality of the products were fantastic. I would love to do this course over and over again."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review :) Great to have you at the workshop. Loved your weaving! Xx"

4 May 19'

Sheila Hentall reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Thank you for a totally absorbing day learning to weave. The materials provided were beautiful and all ethically sourced. I had a great time and would thoroughly recommend the workshop to others."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Sheila. It was great to meet you and i'm so glad you had a good day! Best wishes, Ellie"

11 Apr 19'

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

"A really lovely way to spend an evening. Right from the start the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing which made learning fun. Ellie's care and attention to detail (such as the baskets with resources and equipment) indicated that the course was well thought through and professional. There was no pressure to finish the weaving which enabled everyone to work at their own pace and to their own level of satisfaction. I left feeling inspired to learn more."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Petina! It was great to have you on the workshop, i'm so glad you enjoyed it. Very best wishes, Ellie"

1 Apr 19'

Tina McFarland reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Thank you for a great day, I'm really looking forward to trying out my new loom :)"

Elka responded:

"Great to meet you Tina and thank you for the review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. Happy weaving!"

31 Mar 19'

Debbie Rudd reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Really enjoyed the frame weaving course today. Learned lots of techniques and had access to a wide range of yarns including some unusual options like wire. Very pleased with the wall hanging I made & will definitely be making more now that I've got my own loom!"

Elka responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop Debbie. Great to meet you and many thanks for the review. I hope you really enjoy working on your new loom!"

25 Mar 19'

Ros reviewed: Table Weaving Taster Day, Julia Davey, Bath

"It was good to be introduced to a new skill in a relaxed, friendly and supportive setting. We were given lots of ideas and materials and encouraged to be creative. Having no experience in any craftwork I could have done with a little more teaching on the very basics. But all in all a very enjoyable day and I would recommend the course. Thank you Ellie"

Elka responded:

"Hi Ros, thank you for the review. It was great to meet you and have you on the workshop. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day overall. I appreciate your feedback, have taken it onboard and will be more aware in future. Very best wishes, Ellie"

20 Mar 19'

Betty Page reviewed: Table Weaving Taster Day, Julia Davey, Bath

"A very comprehensive introduction to weaving - Ellie was very approachable and helpful, the course was well organised and she had a wealth of resources for us to plunder. I would like to attend another of her courses in the future."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the review Betty. Great to meet you and i'm so glad you enjoyed the day. Best wishes, Ellie"

20 Mar 19'

Christine Rixon reviewed: Table Weaving Taster Day, Julia Davey, Bath

"I really enjoyed the course. Excellent teaching and great selection of materials to try. I was so glad to be able to complete my piece of work at a comfy pace knowing that Ellie was on hand to help and advise. I was unsure what to expect from the day, but I would definitely recommend this course. I’m looking forward to joining another course in the future."

Elka responded:

"Great to have you on the workshop Christine. Thank you for the review. I'm so glad you had a good day. Best wishes, Ellie."

18 Mar 19'

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

"Really useful step up from the beginners workshop. Ellie endlessly patient and helpful. Small group so all the attention one needs. I really appreciate the range of materials to choose from."

Elka responded:

"Hi Kate, thank you for the review. Great to see you again . I'm so glad you found the workshop useful. Best wishes, Ellie"