Peacock Mosaics reviews

2 Sep 20'

Dawn Saunders reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"An enjoyable morning with Joss. I learned loads but wasn’t overloaded with info. Came away with a tile of various mosaics which I was very happy with, being the first time. I’m now inspired to go and look for Sea glass and see what I can find! I’ll be back. Thanks Dawn."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Dawn, hope your back is better! Joss"

24 Aug 20'

Jocelyn reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Lovely morning learning about mosaic. Joss was really helpful and I have come away inspired to try other mosaic projects."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Good to know! Have fun!"

24 Aug 20'

Louise cranton reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Lovely morning with a Joss learning mosaic, I will be doing more ! Very enjoyable, would highly recommend xx"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Louise"

23 Aug 20'

Rebecca Hewston reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"I had so much fun and learnt a lot with expert tips for my first time. Joss was really attentive, helpful and friendly. It was a lovely environment to work in with inspiration galore. When I got home, I was eager to get on with another piece and have definitely found a new enjoyable hobby.x"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"That’s great to hear Becky, good luck!"

23 Aug 20'

Mary Jenkins reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Well organised and safe. Could work individually with help and support. Knowledge was given freely, a thoroughly enjoyable course."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Mary. Hope to see you again sometime. Joss"

8 Aug 20'

Louise preget reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A wonderful moment of creativity in a beautiful setting. Joss is an amazing teacher, calm and quietly supportive. The workshop is beautiful, so well organised and beautifully set up. Joss has the most wonderful 'Aladdin's cave'of treasures to use for mosaic making which made me feel I was a child in the world's best sweet shop :)."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"How kind Louise! Sadly we couldn’t eat the sweeties! Can’t wait to see your spiral mosaic grouted ?"

5 Aug 20'

Helen reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Spent a lovely morning on our first mosaic class. Joss was a very good teacher, allowing us to explore all of the materials in her well stocked studio and guiding us to end up with something we were both pleased with. Lovely setting, good coffee and great support... We will be back."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Helen!! Look forward to seeing it grouted. Joss"

5 Aug 20'

Kristine Harrington reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Due to Coronavirus we were unable to attend the course when we planned in April, but it was worth the wait. Had a great time, very good teacher, relaxed environment and came away with a piece of art! Thanks so much."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Kris!! Can’t wait to see it grouted!! Joss"

5 Aug 20'

Charlotte reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Loved every minute! I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with Joss in her amazing workshop. I loved how creative and relaxing the experience was and I have discovered a new skill which I hope to explore more in the future! Couldn't recommend this more."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thank you lovely Charlotte! See you again sometime... Joss"

4 Aug 20'

Shirley Bennett reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"What a wonderful time we had. A fabulous birthday experience and lovely mosaic to treasure. Joss was an enthusiastic teacher with great resources, inspirations and very helpful. Quality materials and a relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend to everyone. Thank you Joss for such a great time."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Shirley... HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES ?"

3 Aug 20'

Lucie Preget reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Absolutely fantastic day! Lots of advice, guidance and fun and a real treasure trove of tiles and mosaic pieces, Joss is a wonderful woman and teacher - cannot recommend it enough :) x"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Lucie! It was such a pleasure to introduce mosaic to your art skills and I can’t wait to see your next one!!! Joss x"

13 May 20'

Amanda reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"I bought this course for my mum and myself, to spend some quality time together. We both really enjoyed the morning. Neither of us had made a mosaic before, and I have little creativity but that didn't matter at all. Joss gave us full instructions and encouraged me find some creativity that I didn't know I had. The studio was full of all the mosaic tiles, I felt like a kid in sweetie shop choosing all the tiles I needed for my mosaic. The studio was set in beautiful surroundings and the snacks Joss provided were delicious. All in all it was a wonderful morning, I would highly recommend it. It's a perfect mothers day gift, birthday present or as I arranged, a treat for your Mum/family/friend."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Amanda, and I really loved seeing your finished mosaics after you grouted them at home. Your review has taken me to my gold badge ! ?"

31 Mar 20'

Beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"I purchased 2 seats, 1 was for my Mother-in-Law for her birthday and the other was for myself. We both thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was well thought out, instructions were clear and questions asked or advice sought were answered promptly and supportively. The location was compact and bijou but we managed around one another. My only suggestion would be to extend the class by 30 mins-1 hour as none of the members completed their project (in-terms of grouting) for a myriad of reasons (mainly tile selection and figuring out a pattern). I would have very much liked to have grouted my piece in the safety of the instructor as currently it is still un-grouted (I need to find the time to do it and once I do I will share with Joss.) In addition the homemade brownie snack provided by Joss was just divine! I would book again to do another course with Joss it was time and money well spent. Thank you very much Justine and Barbara"

8 Mar 20'

Tina Anderson reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A fantastic experience and the perfect gift for my mother-in-law's birthday, when the two of us joined Joss for a morning of mosaic making as complete beginners. Joss is a careful and patient teacher, has a wonderful eye for design and a great range of resources to dip into. She is flexible whether you come with no ideas, or have a clear idea of colour an design that can be adapted to the time and materials available; whether you want your design to be symmetrical or asymmetrical - it's all absolutely fine because the piece of work you produce is unique and yours alone. Highly, highly recommended."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Hi Tina, what a lovely review: thank you! I was very impressed by the variety of mosaics created in only a few hours. It really is a medium that is flexible for everyone. Can’t wait to see yours finished with the little shells added: it will complement your bathroom very well. Joss"

5 Mar 20'

Sheryl Bevan reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A lovely setting despite the weather! A clear guided session with freedom to be creative and lots of colours and bases to choose from. Thank you also for the gorgeous cake and coffee. A thoroughly enjoyable morning. Thank you Joss!"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Sheryl, lovely to meet you and glad you had fun. Joss"

5 Mar 20'

Rona Blundell reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A relaxed and enjoyable introduction to mosaics I am not especially creative but did not feel stupid, and instead felt encouraged and supported. Highly recommended!!"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Rona, I think you should be v proud of your mosaic achievement. Everyone is creative deep down! Joss"

22 Jan 20'

Katrina Cole reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A brilliant way to spend a morning, Joss was very welcoming, friendly and helpful, with her support l created a lovely mosaic heart despite being a complete beginner. Her studio is comfortable and well resourced and her designs are beautiful, l am already looking forward to returning and would recommend her workshop to anyone wanting to try a new skill"

6 Dec 19'

Nicola Matthews reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"I am new to mosaic and found this introduction very enjoyable. Joss explained tools and techniques and then we were given the opportunity to be creative and design and make our own pieces. There are plenty of resources in the way of books and Joss's own work to inspire, and of course Joss on hand to guide where necessary. I enjoyed it so much that I am now about to create some Christmas inspired mosaic pieces and hope to continue with this medium in the future."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Hi Nicola! How great that you are inspired to make Christmas themed mosaics. Thanks for the fab review. Merry Christmas!"

18 Oct 19'

Jane Low reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"As I already have some experience of mosaicing, I was keen to learn something new, in the form of a 3D mosaic sphere for the garden. Joss patiently showed me how to transfer a pattern on to the 2 halves of the sphere, and then how to apply the tesserae. She has an excellent range of tesserae to choose from in her studio, and guided me on how to choose complementary colours. A slight problem with lining up the pattern at the end came when joining the 2 halves of the sphere together, but she guided me on how to rectify this. She also demonstrated how to grout the sphere, a different method of grouting to what I have done before. I finished sticking the tesserae at home, successfully grouted the sphere, and am very pleased with the result. I'm now waiting for fine weather next summer to display it in the garden!"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Jane!"

18 Oct 19'

Bev Bacon reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Amazing ...such a patient teacher for absolute beginners ! Joss was full of ideas and inspiration. I have been keen to learn mosiac art for a while and Joss certianly provided everything. Set in an beautiful garden the studio was cosy, warm and comfortable and I will certainly be returning ! A great experience day out with The Barn near by serving fabulous lunches !"

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Glad you had a great time Bev and good luck with your own mosaic ambitions!"

17 Oct 19'

kerry wheatley reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"Absolutely fantastic! Joss made us feel very welcome in her fully equipped studio which looked out to a beautiful garden where you can let your imagination run wild with guidance and support from Joss. Excellent value for money, I recommend this for anyone wanting to learn a new skill or for a day out with a difference. I will definitely be returning."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Kerry! I love it when friends come for a morning out to learn a new skill and relax and have fun together. Glad you could finish off your day with a fabulous lunch at Kimbridge Barn and an afternoon at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum. Of course also very nearby is Mottisfont Abbey National Trust.......next time!! Cant wait to see your grouted mosaics. Joss"

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