PickOne reviews

12 Nov 13'

Val Brooks reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"This was an amazing weekend and a wonderful experience. James was SO patient and helpful and to be able to bring the loom home to finish off my first creation was the icing on the cake. I would not hesitate to recommend the course and I do hope to do more weaving in the future."

6 Aug 13'

Jennifer Warburton reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"My children, ages 12 and 14, my mother, and I took this course from James. We loved it, absolutely loved it. We loved learning all the steps to successfully creating a beautiful woven masterpiece. We loved James. We love the scarfs that we each made. This was an extraordinary experience and James is a wonderful teacher. My kids still talk about their experience with this weaving class with James."

17 Jun 13'

Nicky Walker reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"This was an excellent weekend learning a great craft in a great place. James is a fantastic tutor, very patient and enthusiastic...and he makes a wicked cuppa! It was great to learn something new and also very rewarding to produce something beautiful and unique for the end result. Looking forward to heading back later this year!"

17 Jun 13'

Fern Slater-Walters reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"I really enjoyed this two day course of weaving not only have I enjoyed learning about bit I have enjoyed watching James teach his passion. Can't wait for the next session :)"

31 May 13'

Liz Cunningham reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"A very enjoyable two days learning some of the basics of weaving and being able to see such a vibrant working studio. Had a lovely range of yarns to choose to work with, a little more time to see how to finish a woven piece would have been good. James was very enthusiastic and welcoming and made sure the course was informal and flexible. Would recommend this workshop."

22 May 13'

Eileen Charleston reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"My daughter and I have attended 2 of James' courses and would happily return for another. He is patient, cheerful, enthusiastic and fun while passing on his expertise, which is considerable, in a very user friendly way. James' courses are good in that they are suitable for absolute beginners or more experienced weavers since he has plenty of equipment or is happy for you to bring your own loom and everyone can work at their own pace. If you're not from Edinburgh, or even Scotland, it's a lovely location for a weekend or summer course."

20 May 13'

Elise king reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"When I signed up for this course I had no idea what to expect or if I would enjoy it...when I arrived I was given a warm welcome accompanied by tea and biscuits... This was continued over the 2 days... James demonstrated every step of the project in a logical uncomplicated way, this was great because it's a complicated craft..there are bundles of different wools to choose from and plenty of colours, it's exciting choosing your colour scheme... I chose quite a straight forward weave and James was on hand to talk me through the pickles I got myself into. I personally loved the course I found it relaxing and informal and couldn't wait to go back the next day and weave some more, in fact I signed up to go back in Sept to do a more advanced weave."

19 May 13'

Nicole reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"I will admit I was a little nervous about doing this course but by the end of the weekend I wanted to come back and do it all again! Everything was fun, well explained and of course the amazing hospitality! The only thing I would say is for those who easily get cold is to maybe bring an extra jumper as the open studio was a little cold. Other than that I think there should be more courses like the one James teaches as finishing the weaving course is rewarding- especially when you get to see your own scarf!"

19 May 13'

Carolyn reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"Excellent weekend. James breaks down the process into easily digestible chunks and guides you through each bit, making sure you are comfortable with each step before progressing. He has a wide range of colours of wool to choose from to design a scarf and by the second day you are happily weaving. What is great is that the expectation is that you will NOT finish by the end of the weekend so there is no time pressure. By the end of the second day you are weaving confidently and can then take the loom home to finish at your own pace. Because there are only 5-6 people in the class, James is able to give everyone the attention/help they need and manage the different speeds of progress. The atmosphere is very informal, friendly and welcoming with tea/coffee/biscuits available whenever anyone wants."

15 May 13'

Karen Smith reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"Exceptional tutor, equal amounts of cheer + work...with a cosy scarf to end it all! Loved this course."