Lydia Smith Studio reviews

Akshy reviewed: Sculpture kit: the original 'stay home' kit for sculptors - with live tuition

"I purchased this kit and it arrived very speedily (just in a few days). I also bought the clay and tools which also came super fast. Overall the whole kit is such good quality, really well made and well planed. The manual which I received is so thorough, well put together and extremely easy to understand. You also get a video step by step and tutorials which for visual learners is a bonus. I don't think you'll find a course like this for this price elsewhere! I also love how 15% of the price is donated to the NHS, which is really needed in a time like this. But of course not matter how good the manual is if you are a beginner like me you'll have 1 million questions going through your head as you are sculpting so I am constantly emailing Lydia with pictures who replies super fast and and in a lot of details using diagrams explaining what to do. She usually replies very quickly (within a few hours if not sooner). The best thing about this kit is that because its at home and therefore fairly self led you can do it at your own speed taking as much time as you'd like and fit it around your life and other things you might be doing. You don't feel pressure to it done in a set amount of time which has been really great! It also forces you at have confidence in your own decisions as the teacher isn't in the room with you which for me is very beneficial as I tend to rely on teachers a bit too much! But of course Lydia is always there is you need her (I tend to check in with her every once in a while, just for peace of mind if nothing else!) I am also a returning student to Lydia Smith Sculpture Studio courses, I also did her 2 day ear sculpting course which was an in studio session with her so it interesting to compare the two ways of learning. And as you can see I have been so pleased with her course that I have come back and I will definitely be returning again after this course is finished. For anyone that likes being creative but maybe has no experience with clay, this is an amazing course and I would recommend it! You get to be hands on, practical and express your creativity. It's so fun and you don't need to be an expert. I am a complete beginner! But I can also see how this might be good for someone who is intermediate and is trying to brush up and improve on their skills, with Lydia's guidance and skills she can definitely help tailor this course for your level!"

Annie reviewed: Sculpture kit: the original 'stay home' kit for sculptors - with live tuition

"This is such a comprehensive and well planned out course for complete beginners and more advanced sculptors like myself just wanting a ‘personal sculptor trainer’ to keep me creatively motivated at home at times of my own choosing. Lydia’s teaching style is really clear and I love her ‘can do’ attitude and comprehensive instruction manual. This course would make a brilliant present for someone special!"

Stay home sculpting kit student reviewed: Sculpture kit: armature, clay, tools, 1-2-1 tuition and more!

"This is such a comprehensive and well planned out course for complete beginners and more advanced sculptors like myself just wanting a ‘personal sculptor trainer’ to keep me creatively motivated at home at times of my own choosing. Lydia’s teaching style is really clear and I love her ‘can do’ attitude and comprehensive instruction manual. This course would make a brilliant present for someone special!"

-Stay Home Sculpting Kit student reviewed: Sculpture kit: armature, clay, tools, 1-2-1 tuition and more!

"I purchased this kit and it arrived very speedily (just in a few days). Overall the whole kit is such good quality, really well made and well planned. The manual which I received is so thorough, well put together and extremely easy to understand. You also get a video step by step and tutorials which for visual learners is a bonus. I don't think you'll find a course like this for this price elsewhere! I also love how part of the price is donated to the NHS, which is really needed in a time like this. But of course know matter how good the manual is if you are a beginner like me you'll have 1 million questions going through your head as you are sculpting, so I am constantly emailing Lydia with pictures who replies super fast and and in a lot of details using diagrams explaining what to do. She usually replies very quickly (within a few hours if not sooner). The best thing about this kit is that because it's at home and therefore fairly self led you can do it at your own speed taking as much time as you'd like and fit it around your life and other things you might be doing. You don't feel pressure to get it done in a set amount of time which has been really great! It also forces you to have confidence in your own decisions as the teacher isn't in the room with you which for me is very beneficial as I tend to rely on teachers a bit too much! But of course Lydia is always there is you need her (I tend to check in with her every once in a while, just for peace of mind if nothing else!) I am also a returning student to Lydia Smith Sculpture Studio courses, I also did her 2 day ear sculpting course which was an in studio session with her so it interesting to compare the two ways of learning. And as you can see I have been so pleased with her course that I have come back and I will definitely be returning again after this course is finished. For anyone that likes being creative but maybe has no experience with clay, this is an amazing course and I would recommend it! You get to be hands on, practical and express your creativity. It's so fun and you don't need to be an expert. I am a complete beginner! But I can also see how this might be good for someone who is intermediate and is trying to brush up and improve on their skills, with Lydia's guidance and skills she can definitely help tailor this course for your level!"

Emma Leybourne reviewed: Sculpture kit: the original 'stay home' kit for sculptors - with live tuition

"I recently purchased the stay at home sculpture kit and so far have been really impressed. I ordered the kit with the clay and tools included and everything arrived really quickly. The armature was really easy to put together. Lydia has been able to make this kit suitable for all abilities. As someone who is a complete beginner I think the details she has given have been very thorough, with clear instructions and reference photos to help. The demo was really clear and easy to follow. As a complete amateur I had some other questions just to check I was on the right track, Lydia is very approachable and replied really quickly and gave precise feedback in helping me improve. Thank you Lydia!"

Akshy reviewed: Sculpture kit: the original stay home kit for sculptors

"I purchased this kit and it arrived very speedily (just in a few days). I also bought the clay and tools which also came super fast. Overall the whole kit is such good quality, really well made and well planed. The manual which I received is so thorough, well put together and extremely easy to understand. You also get a video step by step and tutorials which for visual learners is a bonus. I don't think you'll find a course like this for this price elsewhere! I also love how 15% of the price is donated to the NHS, which is really needed in a time like this. But of course not matter how good the manual is if you are a beginner like me you'll have 1 million questions going through your head as you are sculpting so I am constantly emailing Lydia with pictures who replies super fast and and in a lot of details using diagrams explaining what to do. She usually replies very quickly (within a few hours if not sooner). The best thing about this kit is that because its at home and therefore fairly self led you can do it at your own speed taking as much time as you'd like and fit it around your life and other things you might be doing. You don't feel pressure to it done in a set amount of time which has been really great! It also forces you at have confidence in your own decisions as the teacher isn't in the room with you which for me is very beneficial as I tend to rely on teachers a bit too much! But of course Lydia is always there is you need her (I tend to check in with her every once in a while, just for peace of mind if nothing else!) I am also a returning student to Lydia Smith Sculpture Studio courses, I also did her 2 day ear sculpting course which was an in studio session with her so it interesting to compare the two ways of learning. And as you can see I have been so pleased with her course that I have come back and I will definitely be returning again after this course is finished. For anyone that likes being creative but maybe has no experience with clay, this is an amazing course and I would recommend it! You get to be hands on, practical and express your creativity. It's so fun and you don't need to be an expert. I am a complete beginner! But I can also see how this might be good for someone who is intermediate and is trying to brush up and improve on their skills, with Lydia's guidance and skills she can definitely help tailor this course for your level!"

Lydia Smith Studio responded:

"Such a lovely review thank you so much! i thoroughly enjoy teaching you and glad you are enjoying the Kit so far!"

Weekend student reviewed: Figurative sculpture 2 day course: sculpt a plaster cast

"I can’t think of anything more fun then spending the weekend sculpting and getting creative with clay, even thought I don’t really have any sculpting experience! Attending Lydia’s 2 day workshop where I sculpted an ear was so fun thanks to Lydia’s excellent and patient teaching skills! She teaches in a way that makes it fun and accessible even if you don’t have a clue what your doing! I will definitely be attending more of her workshops!"

Workshop organiser reviewed: Figurative sculpture 2 day course: sculpt a plaster cast

"I have to say you were amazing Lydia, the students loved it! You certainly know your craft, very professional and encouraging."

Workshop student reviewed: Figurative sculpture 2 day course: sculpt a plaster cast

"Four evenings of highly enjoyable and intensive sculpting with Lydia surpassed all of my expectations. Previous pottery classes gave me the basics, but her teaching and considerate approach took my work to a much higher level. If I had the opportunity to work with Lydia again I would do so in the knowledge that I would continue to develop my potential!"

Anon reviewed: Figurative sculpture 2 day course: sculpt a plaster cast

"I completed work experience with Lydia, she was an amazing teacher and not only taught me moulding and sculpting skills but showed me what it was like in the art industry by taking me to studios such as Pinewood and Leavesden. She has also helped me with my university portfolio by suggesting what order my pieces should be in, what to add/remove and also tips for the actual interview."

Annie reviewed: Sculpture kit: the original stay home kit for sculptors

"This is such a comprehensive and well planned out course for complete beginners and more advanced sculptors like myself just wanting a ‘personal sculptor trainer’ to keep me creatively motivated at home at times of my own choosing. Lydias teaching style is really clear and I love her ‘can do’ attitude and comprehensive instruction manual. This course would make a brilliant present for someone special!"