Le Breton Traditional reviews

28 Mar 22'

Julia Morrison reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Had a fabulous day learning new skills at the stained glass workshop. Lovely peaceful place in the countryside with a very good and patient teacher. Definitely recommend this course."

28 Mar 22'

Kathy Rowden reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Excellent tuition and a great crafting space. Matt guided us all though the various stages and was helpful with helping us adapt ideas and designs. I really appreciated the long day…this meant almost all of us were able to work steadily through our creations and not feel rushed. A great day with an excellent tutor."

28 Mar 22'

Sarah Parkman reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"What a great day. Creating a design, learning techniques one cutting glass, doing the lead work and coming away with a finished product. It was informative and a fun day. Will definitely recommend and will go again, to learn more."

27 Mar 22'

Susie and Ian Westwood reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"What a great day we had with Matt. He was welcoming, informative, patient and generally a smashing teacher. We will return for another course."

7 Mar 22'

Debbie reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I'd wanted to try making something in stained glass for a long time and Matt's beginner class was absolutely perfect. He is a very patient and calm tutor and quickly showed us the basic techniques to get started with our designs. In no time at all we were using all kinds of equipment and working with the beautiful glass samples available, shaping the lead and soldering. The day was great fun, without pressure and it was very satisfying to complete my piece of stained glass art. I can highly recommend the class to anyone wanting to give it a go - do it, you won't be disappointed! Looking forward to the next time and many thanks to Matt for sharing his knowledge and skills so freely with us all!"

2 Mar 22'

Hilary McMaster reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Had a great day with Matt, who is a wonderful teacher. He gave us a brief history of the techniques and then encouraged us to have a go for ourselves. He has an intuitive feel for just how much support someone needs, and when to sort out problems which you have created for yourself! All 6 of us in the class left with a piece of work which we were pleased with. The class was conducted with plenty of space to maintain social distancing, and felt very safe and well organised. I would certainly encourage anyone to give it a try; you never know what you might achieve, and with Matt's support and encouragement you might surprise yourself"

1 Mar 22'

Alexis Warhurst reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I had a very intense day of stain glassing on Matt’s stain glass course. Matt is an excellent and considerate teacher and introduced us to the equipment and techniques of stain glassing. We all produced an amazing variety of pieces by the end of the day and I would certainly recommend this starter day for anybody wanting to have a try. Thanks Matt for the experience."

13 Feb 22'

Annie wallace reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"What a fantastic day! Great value for money, brilliant instruction and freedom to produce your own design. From knowing nothing and having no experience, with Matts help I produced a piece I was really proud to take home. It was a full day and thoroughly enjoyable, informative and friendly. A very relaxed atmosphere and fabulous teaching, equipment and choice of glass."

1 Feb 22'

Jacqui Hobson reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I had the most amazing day on the stained glass making course. Matt is exceptional and I learned so much throughout the session. I had never done any stained glass making before and managed to produce a gorgeous light shade with six small panels. Matt introduced the history of stained glass and quickly moved us on to practice cutting before we were ready for choosing colours, making the shapes fit to the design and using fantastic equipment to make smoothing off easy. We had learned how to copper foil and solder in the tiffany style by the early afternoon. Matt was so helpful and knowledgable and passed this on to us with care, enthusiasm and supported every member of the group so that everyone left at the end of the day with a beautifully finished piece of work. I'll definitely be going back for more."

1 Feb 22'

David Rodwell reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Had a fantastic day. Matt is a great teacher, very informative and has enough time for everyone. As is at present, mask wearing isn’t really an issue, you may fog up a bit with your safety glasses, but you aren’t wearing the glasses all the time, so all good. If you are thinking about doing a stained glass workshop, stop thinking and book, you wont be disappointed. So much to learn, i really think I will be doing another in the near future."

11 Dec 21'

Darren Peake reviewed: Private One to One Stained glass by Le Breton Traditional (near Exeter/Crediton/Tiverton)

"We attended a one to one course as a group of 3 for a family birthday. None of us had any experience or expectation of what we were undertaking - and I have to say everything was brilliant. Matt handled the introduction and history of Stained glass with expertise and knowledge. Clearly explaining the step by step process, use of the tools and designing of a piece that could be completed in the day session. Assisting with every step offering help where needed and passing on the skills in an uncomplicated and clear manner. No question or request is too much trouble. As a host for the course, Matt works hard to make sure everyone gets something out of the day and has fun whilst learning. I can undoubtedly say we all left armed with a new skill and the confidence to continue in the hobby. Our visit came at a time when the COVID precautions were necessary, and Matt left nothing to chance with clear guidelines, precautions and facilities in place for everyone's safety, there was no need for concern and everyone felt comfortable and safe in the workshop. I can highly recommend Matt as a tutor and an expert, and would encourage anyone to book a course - you'll have a great time!"

11 Dec 21'

Jennifer Bricknell reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I absolutely loved the course with Matt. Not only was the course informative and interesting but you made something that you got to take home with you! Matt is a fantastic, patient teacher....will def. be booking a day 2 with him. Many thanks, Jennifer"

9 Dec 21'

Jane Rylands reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Matthew is a skilled maker and restorer of stained glass and is able to communicate with clarity to a beginner the various processes such that an individual piece to be proud of can be made and taken home at the end of the day. He has a good classroom space and provides all equipment needed including a good choice of glass. A generous and patient tutor, I recommend his classes wholeheartedly."

21 Nov 21'

Chris Gough reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"A really enjoyable but challenging day. Matt is a good communicator, patient and enables individuality. Thank you"

26 Sep 21'

Jenny Parsons reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"An excellent day of superb tuition from Matt. He quickly put us all at our ease and introduced us to the processes we would be using in our projects. He recognised some problems with my design and adapted it for me, suggesting that I might like to include some some painted glass. This was an interesting process which I thoroughly enjoyed. The time flew by and I managed to produce a small piece of stained glass with Matt’s patient and intuitive help but I still have a lot to learn!"

11 Sep 21'

Angela Drake reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"A very well organised and well equipped course with clear instructions and explanations. A friendly atmosphere and plenty of help when needed. I was surprised how much we all achieved in just one day. Really very good."

31 Aug 21'

Linda reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Thanks Matt, a really great day of learning. Lots of info and help when I needed it. I was a bit worried I wouldn't finish but with Matt's help I've ended up with a Lead Panel which I'm very pleased with. I'm all keen now and thinking about my next project."

30 Aug 21'

Gail West reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"What a wonderful day! Matt is extremely personable and very clear in his instruction. All COVID distancing and sanitising guidelines were followed as well as well as safety guidelines for the course. Every one of us on the day came away with a piece of work we were pleased with and could be proud of. I was very nervous to begin with but once we got going, and with Matts guidance, we were soon working independently. I would highly recommend this course."

29 Aug 21'

Ursula reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"A very enjoyable and interesting day. Matt is a clear, concise and intuitive teacher, who had time for each of us. The workshop is bright and airy and, keeping class numbers low, made it a pleasant and stress free environment. I was delighted with my finished piece."

27 Jul 21'

alex reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Matt was the perfect teacher, whose passion for all things stained glass shines through; intuitive, instinctively knowing when you could do with a bit of help or when you are starting to struggle, calming nature when you it a panic moment .... I would defiantly consider another workshop at some point, to give one of the other stained glass techniques a go"

14 Jun 21'

Anna Hopwood reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Great day and I achieved so much more than I expected. Really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to learn about stained glass techniques."

4 Jun 21'

chris gundry reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"if you are seeking an ideal introduction to every basic essential aspect of making stained glass creations or if you are wishing to progress towards more challenging objectives, you need search no further !! matt and his set up will provide everything you require. the courses are well run, great fun, relaxing and good value. matt is a very good teacher and a nice guy who quickly taps into your needs and pace. he is full of enthusiastic encouragement, interesting ideas and information. if this is what you want to do, look no further because this is the one stop shop for a brilliant hobby. book up and enjoy. i loved it. happy days !!"

30 May 21'

Theresa reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Absolutely excellent and would recommend. Matt is an intuitive tutor. His workshop is light and airy with all the facilities one needed. Matt was so helpful and I was able to complete a piece of work, with his help, that I am proud to own. I will definitely attend another workshop."

22 May 21'

chris marriott reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I bought this course as a present for my wife (and myself!) and we attended on 16th May 2021. It was held in an excellent purpose-built facility in beautiful mid-Devon countryside and we spent the day there happily tinkering with 3 other students, oblivious to the pouring rain outside. Matt is an excellent teacher and is wasn't long, with his guidance, before he turned our rough sketches into something that we could make in a day. Although we both had some experience of glass fusing, this technique of using copper strip and solder was new to us and we were totally absorbed. The day flew by and we not only learned a lot but also managed to actually produce something we were proud of. Thanks again Matt!"

20 May 21'

Alan McDowell reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Excellent day I learned a lot. Mathew knew his stuff, in all areas. health and safety was good, He kept me interested all day, letting me do as much as i was able without interference, but as soon as i started to struggle he was there to help. I will be looking to return to practice what i have learned and moor."