Gifted Crafts Company reviews

8 Mar 23'

Manda reviewed: Beginner Macrame Workshop - 3 Hours

"Absolutely THE best time on this course. Held one to one it is more than a learning experience but the opportunity to craft with advice and in great company. Rachel has a beautiful heart and is a most talented artist in many media. I look forward to further courses with her. "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Manda. You are so kind. It was more than a pleasure, it was a delight! Wonderful to meet you. Can’t wait to see what you go on to do. Looking forward to seeing you again. All the very best. Rach "

3 Mar 23'

Sue reviewed: Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - 1 Day

"This course was brilliant! Although I did some silver clay work a long time ago, Rachel took me through everything and was very patient as it all came back. I made some lovely pieces under her guidance and it is great that she's happy to follow up with you post-course. Would recommend this to anyone!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Sue. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and you did so well. Thanks for taking the time to review. So kind. Can’t wait to see the leaf design too! All the very best. Rach "

5 Jan 23'

Cerin Mills reviewed: Beginner Bookbinding - Make your own Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - 3 Hours

"The course was really informative and bespoke for me. Rach’s one to one approach was great for me to learn quickly and she was both knowledgeable and very supportive. We talked, drank tea and made books, what a perfect few hours. Thank you Rach, I will be booking a different course soon ."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" It was so lovely to meet you Cerin. Huge well done on your lovely book. Thanks so much for taking the time to review and for your kind words, I really appreciate it. Look forward ti seeing you again! All the very best. Rach "

5 Dec 22'

Lyn Juniper reviewed: Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Sign

"Lovely item, great communication, exactly what I wanted "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Lyn. So pleased it’s what you wanted. Thanks ever so much for taking the time to review. I really appreciate it. All the very best. Rach "

18 Oct 22'

Jenny J reviewed: Bookbinding - Sketchbooks, Bullet Journals, Diaries or Notepads - 1 Day

"I have just had the most wonderful day crafting and creating my own notebooks. Rachel was so welcoming and a really great teacher. The studio was just full of creative inspiration and such a lovely place to work. I will definitely be back to try something else."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Jenny. So kind. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and your books were such a great quality. Huge well done. Look forward to seeing you again! All the very best. Rach "

16 Oct 22'

Wendy reviewed: Beginner Bookbinding - Make your own Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - 3 Hours

"Had the best time. Rachel is a very knowledgeable and helpful teacher she made it fun and interesting I would recommend this course"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Wendy. It was so lovely to meet you and you did brilliantly with your book binding skills. Can’t wait to see what else you make! All the very best. Rach "

11 Sep 22'

Wendy reviewed: Laser craft - 1 day

"I had a fantastic day learning so many new skills from Rachel. She is very skilled, patient and talented. I learnt a great deal from the 1 day laser course, she paced it to my abilities and confidence and supported me throughout. It was wonderful to bring out my own creativity making personalised pieces with different materials to to take home as well as my new skills learnt too! I know I’ve got a journey ahead in setting up my business, but I feel I’ve got a great foundation to start from and I’m feeling inspired. Great course, Rach is very hospitable and welcoming and a bonus that it’s in a fab setting too. Thank you so much Rach. I would highly recommend this course!!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Wendy. That’s so kind of you to take the time to review and for all your lovely comments. You did so well. Looking forward to seeing how it all develops! All the very best. Rach "

31 Aug 22'

Rachael reviewed: Beginner Polymer Clay Jewellery - 3 Hours

"Great course held in an ideal location with a fully stocked workshop! Rach was a very helpful, knowledgeable, patient and friendly tutor. Looking to book more of her courses on offer in the future. Highly recommend. Thank you! "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Rachael. It was so lovely to meet you all. You did so well, especially with the cane work. Look forward to seeing you again. All the very best. Rach "

28 Aug 22'

Sarah reviewed: Beginner Polymer Clay Jewellery - 3 Hours

"Amazing techniques covered to use with polymer clays and a patient tutor! Interesting workshop with all the tools and materials needed to create your own bespoke pieces. Thank you"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Sarah. It was lovely to meet you and your daughter (and grandson too!). You both did so well. I’d love to see what you make at home! All the very best. Rach "

20 Aug 22'

Susie reviewed: Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - 1 Day

" We had a fabulous day, Rachel is a natural teacher, passionate about crafts and both my daughter and I learnt a lot from her and had fun too. The setting is idyllic and the lovely rustic style studio was full of inspirations and stayed a comfortable temperature despite the extreme heat! Would definitely love to go back and do another of her courses and highly recommend to anyone "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Susie. You both did so well and it was an absolute pleasure. It would be lovely to see you again. All the very best. Happy crafting! Rach "

16 Aug 22'

Isobel reviewed: Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - 1 Day

"This was the best course I’ve ever done! I learnt so much on the day and now I want to keep trying other things. The instructor, Rach, was brilliantly patient, fun and full of helpful tips. The studio was also really cool and full of all kinds weird and wonderful things to use and inspire. The setting was gorgeous too! 10/10 would recommend and go back again!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Izzy. Such lovely comments and so kind to take the time to review. I really appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and your Mum. And you did so so well. It would be wonderful to see you back again! Rach "

14 Aug 22'

Peter McIntosh reviewed: Beginner Bookbinding - Make your own Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - 3 Hours

"Excellent. Very worthwhile with a personable and knowledgeable tutor. Thankyou."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Peter. It was a pleasure to work with you and I hope you really enjoy filling your journal. All the very best. Rach "

11 Jun 22'

Mackenzie reviewed: Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Box Crate

"Quick response. Good comunication on order and delivery. Love the product."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thanks so much. So kind to leave a review. Thank you so much for the order. Rach "

9 Jun 22'

Sharon reviewed: Polymer Clay Jewellery - 1 Day

"I had a wonderful day! Rachel was informative, patient, friendly and inspring."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much Sharon. It was an absolute pleasure and you did so well with your designs. Can’t wait to see what else you make! All the very best. Rach"

3 Jun 22'

Jenny McCulloch reviewed: Beginner Silver Clay Jewellery - 3 Hours

"We had a fabulous morning in Rachel’s super experienced hands making some beautiful silver pieces. Rachel is a fantastic teacher and her studio is in a gorgeous location, she makes you feel really relaxed, gives great advice and support and really encourages you to give it a go. We loved the fact that Rachel has also taken the time and effort to give you all the information you need to take our new found skills home! Thank you we had a fabulous day x"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Jenny. You are so kind to take the time to do a review. Thank you so much for your lovely comments too! You both did so well and I can’t wait to see what else you do! All the very best. Rach "

26 Apr 22'

Caro reviewed: Beginner Silver Clay Jewellery - 3 Hours

"My daughter and I did a morning of silver clay with Rachel, and it was brilliant! Rachel was welcoming and lovely, and explained everything really well. We'd not done anything like silver clay before, but I'd say it is a workshop where you can make something you're really pleased with at first attempt. We had everything we needed in the workshop (including biscuits!) and we both made braclets with several charms. Both keen to go back for a longer session to try making rings. Thank you Rachel!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for taking the time to review and your lovely comments. It was really lovely to meet you both and the quality of your silver pieces was brilliant. I’d love to see you again for ring making. You’d both be great at it! Take care. Rach"

12 Apr 22'

David and Tessa Robinson reviewed: Pewter Casting Workshop - 1 Day

"We had a lovely day with Rachel teaching us all about pewter casting. She's an excellent teacher and very encouraging. We started off learning basic skills and then went on to explore what we could do with these. We had brought some sea shells, pebbles and sea glass with us and Rachel helped us to try out all the different ways of using these."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for taking the time and such a lovely review. You did brilliantly and it was an absolute pleasure. I look forward to seeing how you continue at home! All the very best. Rach"

4 Apr 22'

Susan reviewed: Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Box Crate

"Love the product. Quick and efficient service. Good communication on order. This is my second order and will use again."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Susan, so kind and so pleased! And thanks so much for the second order. All the very best. Rach"

5 Mar 22'

Matt reviewed: Beginner Pewter casting - 3 Hours

"I cannot rate this casting course high enough. Rachel is an excellent tutor with a wonderful teaching style. I was able to have a go at a number of different types of pewter casting and came home with some lovely pieces and a complete understanding of how to try casting at home. Well worth the cost, and plenty of cups of tea which is always a bonus."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thanks Matt. It was so lovely to meet with you and work with you. You did brilliantly and I can’t wait to see what else you do. Stay in touch! All the best. Rach"

3 Mar 22'

Hilary Harris reviewed: Beginners Crocheting Course Learn at Home Live with Rachel

"I had tried to learn to crochet from books so many times but without success. I was a little apprehensive about doing the course as although a knitter, crochet always felt so far outside my comfort zone. My experience with Rachel was absolutely fantastic. She put me at ease from the very beginning and that allowed me to crochet ~ what a surprise! Rachel was very professional from the start with her pre-course contact the pack that she sends is great. She is so patient and friendly and each session, although obviously structured, is also tailored to the individual. I cannot recommend Rachel highly enough ~ she is a natural teacher giving both the skills and the motivation to her students. Thank-you so much Rachel I feel that I can now crochet ~ who knew that would happen!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for taking the time and such a lovely review Hilary. It was an absolute pleasure and you did brilliantly! I can’t wait to see what else you make! All the very best. Rach"

24 Feb 22'

Jodie Morgan reviewed: Enamel Jewellery Workshop - 1 Day

"I was taught by Rachel in December 2021, I did two courses, the enamel day course (in person) and the silver clay course online. Firstly the setting that you do the course is stunning, Rachel has a lovely studio that is well stocked with everything you could possibly think of needing. The teaching is intuitive, in that you can see Rachel follows your lead, if you need more time on a particular aspect she can see you need that, if you need freedom to create you are afforded that. It is learning you everything you need to know in a style that is tailored to you. I have genuinely had a lovely time learning various mediums with Rachel, the support after the course and encouragement is reassuring. Any questions you have about the process you were taught in she will happily help you. If you are after a course just for a fun day to craft and learn a new fun skill or because you want to start selling your wares, I can highly recommend Rachel’s courses. I can’t wait to book more courses:)"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you Jodie. You are so kind. I really appreciate you taking the time to review. So thoughtful. Love seeing what you are making on social media. Well done! You did so well and it was an absolute pleasure to meet you and so lovely to stay in touch. Rach"

13 Feb 22'

Maggie Boston reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - 1 Day

"I had a thoroughly enjoyable day with Rachel in her wonderful workshop (very envious of it!). Upon arrival I was greeted by a lovely little welcome sign guiding me to the parking and workshop, which I thought was a very nice touch. She is a very friendly and relaxed person, with a lovely personality who makes you feel at home right away, and has a huge amount of knowledge to pass on. The morning was spent getting to know the tools, different techniques and how to make moulds. Then in the afternoon I was able to go ahead using the knowledge gained in the morning to produce several pieces which I then attached to a lovely little kilt pin brooch. I was thrilled to come away with my own piece of handiwork and feel very proud of it. Having already been given a Silver Clay starter kit as a present I now can't wait to start producing more lovely silver items. Thank you Rachel - I hope to come back and see you again :-)"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for your feedback. So thoughtful of you to take the time. It was an absolute pleasure, you produced some beautiful pieces and I look forward to seeing you again! All the very best. Rach"

9 Feb 22'

Ali Wright reviewed: Beginner Bookbinding - Make your own Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - 3 Hours

"Fantastic day with Rachel, she is an excellent teacher and very generous with her time and resources. Will definitely be back!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for a lovely day and your very kind review. Such fab quality books. Well done. Looking forward to seeing you again. All the very best. Rach"

2 Feb 22'

Lynne reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - 1 Day

"What an amazing day. Rachel was knowledgeable, patient and good company throughout the day. This was a great way to get an introduction to silver clay crafting and I am definitely hooked! I made several beautiful items to bring home along with moulds to use again. I even have some left over clay and some polishing cloths with my own collection of clay dust for repair work on its way!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Well done for all your lovely pieces Lynne and thank you so much for taking the time to do a review. I really appreciate it. I had such a lovely day too! Hope the rest of your weekend was lovely. Thanks so much and take care. Rach"

24 Jan 22'

Wendy W reviewed: Square a Day Blanket Knit with Unique Online Support

"Brilliant kit, support and overall experience. Highly recommend this."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Wendy. Such a pleasure and hope you really enjoy it! All the very best. Rach"