Feltworld - Creative Arts reviews

Helen Bortolozzo reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Fabulous day batik painting with Barbara.Lovely lady who explained the technique really well. Wonderful experience.Thanks Barbara."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Helen, your scarfed lady was brilliant :-) and thank you for your framed picture, she looked even better. I was spurred me on to do a framing frenzy lol. Barbara"

Deborah Steele reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"I absolutely loved this day. I’ve been wanting to learn Batiq for years but it’s difficult to find a course. Barbara set up a wonderful day, with clear instructions and encouragement to help us make a beautiful picture to be framed. I really love this technique and will be practicing at home. I fully recommend this course."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am so happy that you enjoyed your day and love batik as I do :-) . Thank you so much for your lovely review, reviews like this make my job a joy. I will look forward to seeing your progress and new designs . Kind regards Barbara"

Andrea S reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A great day. Barbara created an excellent and friendly learning environment. Barbara gave clear instructions and guidance showing different techniques to use with the wax and dyes. I will be returning in the future to one of the courses she runs. Many thanks for your inspiration."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you for your encouraging lovely review Andrea. You created such fabulous batik paintings, maybe try one of your beautiful hare paintings from your book as well :-). Barbara"

Lisa Wright reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a fabulous morning with Barbara and the lovely ladies on the course! Made a hedgehog which I was so pleased with! So relaxing and is something I just might take up and do some more! So much fun."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you, it was a really lovely morning and your hedgehog is super cute. You must keep it up, you have the technique right ?x"

Jayne Prinold reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a lovely morning making a chicken in felt would recommend it thank you"

Sarah reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A great beginners course. Really enjoyed it. Very pleased with what I made. Thank you"

Diana Horrocks reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Barbara was very welcoming and an excellent tutor. I had lots of fabrics and wool to choose from and ended up with a beautiful scarf."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your scarf looked fabulous, loved the colour choice and blending of your fibres :-) ."

Sophie reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Great day, I love the pieces I have made. Looking forward to framing them and putting them on my wall. Would do again."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am glad you enjoyed your day. You have a talent for design, I hope you find the time to do more art for yourself ;-) ."

Deborah Brough reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Batik picture making with my daughter. My results were much better- than I thought I could do - came away with a picture I will happily frame.......and would love to do something similar ..."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am so pleased that you and Sophie are pleased with your paintings. They will look great in a lovely frame."

Gail reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"This course was a gift from my daughters for Mothers Day. We spent a lovely morning making our felt creatures. Barbara is a very good & patient tutor, providing a relaxed atmosphere for us to create something nice to take away with us. Would like to return to make a felt picture."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you and your two daughters. Your cute animals are adorable:-). Hope to teach you and share the very exciting painting with wool techniques. Barbara :-)"

Charlotte reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had an amazing morning at Feltworld learning the basics of felting with Barbara. She is extremely knowlegable and really supportive helping you to achieve your desired outcome. Can't believe the result I managed to achieve in a morning. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone thinking about it. Will definitely be back to try something different."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"You took to the technique like a duck to water :-) . Looking forward to teaching you in the future. Maybe at my new Studio in Stafford!"

Natalie reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Barbara was a wonderful host and teacher. We had an excellent morning and have been suprised with how good the outcomes were! Tea and cake was a fabulous addition too! We will definitely return for another session."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely reviews :-) . Looking forward to sharing my skills and knowledge with you again. Barbara"

Jill Glover reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"I did this batik course on 17 September 2020. It was just wonderful. All equipment was available and thanks to Barbara I was able to make a beautiful batik first time. It is gorgeous and I will be framing it. Barbara is so friendly and relaxed with you to make you feel comfortable with the process. I would definitely promote her classes. A lovely light place to create your art. I can only thank her for her friendly manner, tips, tricks, and information."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you Jill. Your picture looks fabulous, well worth the wait during the lock down and Covid! :-) I hope you continue and I will look forward to seeing your future creations. B"

SARAH ROBINSON reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A lovely morning spent learning the basics of needle felting. Through Barbara‘s guidance, I managed to make a cute felt mouse and now feel inspired (and confident enough) to have a go on my own at another small creature. The session was very relaxed and enjoyable. Thank you :)"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sarah, you are a natural :-). Hope to meet you again for the next level/s. Barbara"

Maria Bunker reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I have followed Barbara for a couple of years and have wanted to do one of her workshop, which I finally got to do and wasn't disappointed. I took part in her wet felting bag workshop with two other ladies, who were also lovely. Barbara demonstrated each stage of the process and gave us individual attention as and when we needed it. This session was an all day one where lunch was included, and you definitely need the full day to complete the piece. I love my bag that I have made, and would thoroughly recommend this workshop. I travelled a distance to take part in this session and was not disappointed that I had. In fact I have no hesitation in attending another of Barbara's session and hope it isn't too long before I do so."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to finally meet you and teach you :-). Your bag looks fabulous and look forward to teaching you many more stages and techniques. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay visiting Penkridge and Cannock Chase."

Christine Nicholls reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A great ‘hands-on’ experience - wonderful guidance through the whole process of batik and would highly recommend. It was a very enjoyable day and really pleased with the resulting piece of work."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Christine. You and your sister Shiela created unique art works as complete beginners and they looked brilliant. I am looking forward to seeing your pieces framed :-) and teaching you in the future."

Lynn reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Really lovely day with my daughter, I made a picture and she made slippers. Barbara was lovely very knowledgable, would recommend!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Lynn. It was a pleasure to teach you and Sammy. Love your felt creations :-)."

Sam reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Really fun day making felt slippers. Nice lunch and cake included thanks very much :)"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Enjoy wearing your slippers Sam, they looked fabulous. Send me a picture when you have the leather sole on them :-)."

Cheryl Oliver reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Fantastic opportunity to wet felt a bag. Helpful and patient tutor with plenty of experience enabling me to further understand the process. Thank you x"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Cheryl. You have a natural talent and the passion for wool. Keep creating and developing new skills and your ideas :-)."

G Yourston reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Loved the day with Barbara in Penkridge. Very open and flexible about what we could work on. We were all different levels of experience and she was able to help each of us learn new techniques. Couldn’t believe 5.5 hours could pass so quickly! Would highly recommend this workshop Thanks Barbara!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Gill, It was lovely to teach you and your 3 sisters. It would be great to see your future creations :-) and little felted man :-) ."

Viv Cdow reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We had a felting workshop together in Barbara's garden and loved the variety of options on offer. She is very experienced and had lots of helpful tips to give to help us improve our skills. A great day!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Viv, I am pleased that you left with tips and tricks to continue your piece at home :-). Stay safe and well!"

Maxine Connelly reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Very informative day. Lots of help and support. Made a felted Nuno scarf which is unique. Would recommend anyone to give it a go. Would make a lovely day out for couples or gift for a friend where you can make something to keep and take home."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you Maxine. Your scarf looks stunning. I look forward to teaching you the next level...I am going to put on an advanced class to include layers and extra silks. Join the Newsletter on my website if you would like to hear more :-)"

Jeanette reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Oh my gosh. Just spent an amazing full day workshop with Barbara. Made an 8inch needle felted doll, a fairy for my husbands memorial. Learnt so much, needed the full day as it was so relaxing and learnt so much more than I thought. Tried kits before but never understood the tips and tricks that Barbara shared with me. See her Facebook page Feltworld Creative Art Courses. I'll be back with my daughter."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Jeanette it was really lovely to teach you and see your fairy develop. Looking forward to teaching you a more advanced level next time. Stay in touch :-)"

Jayne reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had this as a present with my mum. Wasn't sure what to expect as I've never done needle felting. Loved.... Loved... Loved the course, very relaxed and informal. Barbara was patient and full of knowledge. Everything was provided and I would highly recommended x"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you very much Jayne, I had a fun day to and it was a pleasure to teach you how to make your funky hare :-), very well done. Looking forward to teaching you again and maybe sampling your delicious cakes again too lol"

Doramie reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Fab teacher, very knowledgeable and patient. Provided lunch and refreshments. I made a lovely hare"