Feltworld - Creative Arts reviews

Sarah reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Great day with Barbara - making my beautiful Nuno silk and felt scarf. I really did not expect to be able to make something so beautiful - particularly since I was a first time felter. A lovely day with my sister - working together on our projects - I can highly recommend the course - we will be back to do another scarf or maybe have a go at Batik next time, We were really looked after by Barbara - she is so patient and helpful - and makes a lovely vegetable soup! Great value for money - a full day of activity, plus tutoring , plus lunch and a beautiful handmade one-off scarf - fab!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you for the glowing review ?. I had a lovely day sharing my skills with you and Janet. You can be proud to say that you made your unique scarves. I will look forward to teaching you again in the future.... You will enjoy the batik ?. B"

Sally fitzhenry reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"Had a wonderful day making a wall hanging. I learned a lot of techniques, had a lovely lunch and thank you for the cake. I shall definitely be booking another course. Thank you Barbara for some fabulous company and a lovely relaxing day."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Loved your picture of your beautiful house in the sun, under the blossom of the tree?. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations."

Sally reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"A really enjoyable and creative day spent making my own wet felting bag. New to this art, Barbara was patient and explained all of the steps really well. Also very well looked after with a lovely lunch, cake and endless tea. I will be back to learn more ."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Well done in your first experience of wet felting and creating such a lovely seamless bag ?. Will look forward to seeing what else you make next time."

Tracey Doherty reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"Had a fabulous day working on my first ever wet felt picture with Barbara. Such a great tutor and having access to all the materials and colours you could ever need in a nice cosy small group so lots of help and guidance. Will definitely be booking another one. Slippers next! ?*****"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your picture is really beautiful Tracy. It is so inviting and draws you in the the floral meadow. Looking forward to teaching you cosy toes slippers ?."

Sue Ricketts reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"This short introduction to needle felting took me from knowing nothing to making a lovely little bird in an afternoon. Barbara is a clear and encouraging tutor and obviously loves both the craft and teaching it. Would thoroughly recommend."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sue, your cute black bird was expertly made. Good luck in your future projects."

Tracy reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We had a great day creating a bag using the wet felting technique with Barbara. The course is well structured and gives you plenty of range to experiment with colours and designs. Barbara is very easy to get along with and provides clear information. We came away from the day with a great bag and ideas to use the technique again. Lunch is also provided, alongside all materials and the course tuition, so it makes the course good value for money. We hope to return for the needle felting course in the not too distant future."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Than you Tracy, I look forward to teaching you again...with your beautiful bag :-)."

Julie Warner reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"What a fun day of learning we had! Thanks Barbara, and for lunch. Your house is a treasure trove of woolish wonders! And we got some exercise and a wonderful new bag! Many thanks, Julie"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your welcome and thank you ?, your bag looked brilliant. I’m looking forward to giving you another workout ?️‍♀️..... no it’ll be less strenuous next time!"

Constance Wolstenholme reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Never having done anything like this before I was a bit nervous but Barbara quickly put me at my ease and assured me that by the end of the morning I would have a little creature to take home. After two hours of expert tuition and a few laughs along the way I left with my first needle felt creation: a cute penguin! I'm now all fired up to start on next year's Christmas tree decorations and am fully intending to go to another of Barbara's workshops very soon."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was lovely to have you on my half day workshop Constance. Your penguin looked brilliant. I will look forward to teaching you in the future. B"

Jo Wright reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Lovely morning with my niece at Barabara's felting workshop making cute little animals. A knowledgable host, tea and biscuits, great company and left feeling confident in the techniques. Great value for money."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Jo. Your cute animals looked great. I will look forward to you coming along to a different class in the future :-) ."

Janet Apperley reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Barbara is just so lovely and talented, very patient and nothing is too much trouble, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something new."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Arhh thank you Janet. Your donkey looked fab ?, well done for your very first needle felting project."

Sam reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We booked this course for our friends birthday & had a wonderful morning. I’d never done any felting before & was very impressed I managed to make a lovely little robin for my Christmas tree with the guidance of Barbara, who was very welcoming & friendly. Would definitely recommend this course!"

Elle reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"I had the course booked as a birthday present and I had the most wonderful morning, Barbara was so friendly and helpful, answered all our questions and helped us come away with the most gorgeous little felted animals. I couldn’t recommend this course and Barbara any more, thanks again"

Sarah Briggs reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Me and my friend booked this course for our friends birthday. She was delighted! We had such a lovely morning making robins and a penguin. Barbara was lovely and very informative, couldn’t do more to help us. We ended up coming away with a lovely felted animal each, a great skill learnt! Thank you Barbara!"

Helen reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a fab morning, thrilled with the end product. Barbara was so lovely, highly recommended x"

Karen reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"My friend and I spent a day with Barbara making our creations; my friend made a gorgeous Jemima Puddleduck and I made a Hare. We had a lovely day. Barbara is a relaxed and kind person who generously shares her expertise in a really humble way. She made us both feel comfortable and embraced the quirkiness of our creations. Indeed, we both loved that she did not try to 'fix' what we had done, but allowed our work to be just that: our work. We had an absolutely lovely day and would thoroughly recommend her courses."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Karen. Your hare and Jemima look fabulous ?. I do feel that it’s important not to take over my students work lol. I must admit that I have to keep my hands tied behind me sometimes unless I’m given permission to fix of course!! Merry Christmas"

Eileen Leighton reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I spent a wonderful day with Barbara learning the techniques for making a bag. I’d done some wet-felting before, having taught myself from books, but was lacking inspiration for what to do with the pieces when finished. Barbara is patient, encouraging, informative & incredibly generous with her ideas. There were four of us on the day, all doing something different & we all had lots of one-to-one help. I came away with a really nice bag & lots of confidence & the inspiration I needed to carry on this amazing craft. Barbara opened my eyes to the endless creative possibilities of felting & I will definitely be going back for more workshops - I can’t wait. Eileen"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your bag looked amazing Eileen, and I feel inspired to use my bags again ?. I’ll look forward to seeing your future projects."

Fiona reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"As a novice felt maker I had no idea what I would be able to produce during a one day course with Barbara. I completed two pictures which I am so pleased with, one I will frame and keep and the other is going to be made into a cushion cover as a Christmas gift. Barbara was really informative, showing me and a friend the techniques we needed but very hands off so we really had completed our own felt designs. She was always there to encourage us and to show us other techniques we could use to improve our designs. With four people and three different ability felters making completely different products Barbara provided just the right amount of help and support for every one throughout the day.The lunch provided was great too. I am definitely going to felt again, many thanks Barbara."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Fiona. Happy felting and if you need any advice, give me a shout and I'll be happy to answer any questions. Barbara"

Carol reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with two other ladies making a Nuno felt scarf. Barbara was a superb teacher, explaining each step clearly with a great level of knowledge and skill. It was all very relaxed and enjoyable, and I left the day fully inspired to continue with this craft and even try out batik on another course (to be booked with Barbara of course!)."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Carol. Loved your sarf and I hope you get many years of pleasure from it :-)."

Mamie reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I spent a wonderful day today playing with colours and textures to make my nuno felted scarf. Barbara was a really positive and informed tutor who helped me to experiment and not make too many mistakes along the way! She has a lovely selection of colours to choose from and gives lots of encouragement. What a lovely way to spend a day."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you, your scarf looks fabulous. Best regards Barbara"

Julie Brock reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Thank you Barbara for a most enjoyable day. It was my first time needle felting and Barbara was an informative, knowledgeable and patient tutor. I was pleased with my hare and my family were very impressed, in fact daughter wished she had come along with me! We'll be back at some point! I would highly recommend this course."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Julie, I am so pleased that you had a lovely day. Your a natural and Mr hare looked fabulous. Barbara"

Kirsty Higgs reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Calm confident instruction on techniques to use as was my first time. Everything was to hand when I needed it without asking making it so easy. I came away with a lovely piece of ‘experimental ‘ batik fabric and am so pleased. Can’t recommend her more highly. Fabulous day and so motivational."

Jane Abbey reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a lovely day learning a new skill and very pleased with my first attempt. It was a really friendly group and Barbara was very helpful and patient with us. Humbert the Hare is now in pride of place at home. Many thanks Barbara for a great experience - and a lovely lunch too!!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Jane. I so glad that your Humbert is taking pride of place, looking as handsome as ever lol!"

Louise Goss reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Very knowledgeable and friendly tutor with a lovely relaxed manner. Really enjoyable time."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Louise, it was lovely to meet you :-)"

Daizy Woodrowe reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon learning batik for the first time. Very informative friendly tutor who shared many tips and insights into this wonderful art. Felt very happy and comfortable with friends in Barbara’s beautiful home surrounded by her exquisite craftwork. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Daizy. There are many levels to batik and you did well in this introduction class. :-)"

David Gough reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"After completing an introduction to batik workshop and liking the technique so much, I went back again to do a full day's workshop. All the materials and equipment were supplied, and lots of useful hints and tips given. I was delighted with the result that and it is now framed and hanging on my lounge wall. I can highly recommend this course."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am really pleased that you have learned so much and being on two of my Batik days. Maybe join me for the crackle glaze class one day :-)."