Pretty Rubbish Mosaics reviews

Issi Bannerman reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"What a fantastic couple of days spent with Maggie, learning about the art of mosaic and applying ourselves to making our own unique arrangements. The four of us left with different, unusual works of art - a pheasant, a camper van, a house name sign and a tropical fish. Maggie's passion and enthusiasm is certainly contagious and everyone left at the end of day 2 thinking and wondering about new things to make and do. Great fun. Highly recommended."

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Hey Issi. Thank you for your lovely review. What a pleasure it was to work with you. Your pheasant is amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed your company. I hope you will come back again x"

Mairi reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I loved everything about the workshop. Maggie creates a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere in her lovely studio, and is a great teacher. The whole weekend was great fun and putting the mosaic together was so absorbing. I can't remember feeling so engaged in a creative project - and am very pleased with what I made. Thank you, Maggie for a special weekend, I've been thinking about what I could make next since I left :-)"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Oh Mairi. thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I have to say that your group of sparkly ladies was one of my favourites ever and the pieces you created were amazing.I do hope you will come back sometime .x"

Anne Sanders reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I have just spent a joyous weekend attending one of Maggie's mosaic workshops. She was well prepared, has endless resources and guided us through the mosaic process from beginning to end. We all went home with a piece of work we are proud of and lots of enthusiasm and ideas to do more mosaics. It is great to attend a course where you have fun for the weekend but also feel you have gained enough knowledge to have a go on your own. Thank you for a fantastic workshop Maggie, Anne"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Anne, you truly were a star pupil!! Your creation was very special and such fun. I would love to have you back as you have such a flair. Thank you for your lovely review."

Sue Parrott reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"What a great way to spend a weekend. Maggie's organisation and preparation together with her enthusiasm and knowledge of her subject is inspiring. The warmth of the welcome puts you at ease immediately and the small class size is great as it allows you all to learn from each other and interact from the onset. Maggie has such patience and determination that everyone should get exactly what they want from the experience that you actually get so much more. I will definitely be back for more....can't wait! Thankyou"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Sue. We shared a fantastic workshop and everyone was so clever and motivated, it was a treat to work with you all.Please come back.. you must continue with this hobby."

Carol Gartly reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Definitely the best course I've ever been on. Came home with a mosaic that exceeded my expectations. Maggie has so much patience with you and so much knowledge and experience. My head now buzzing with ideas, definitely won't be my last piece."

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Carol for your kind words. I really enjoyed your company and the interaction between the 3 of you .Your piece is fantastic and you simply have to carry on!"

Jean Zerebiec reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I cannot rate Maggie and her wonderful two day course highly enough. Maggie is truly inspirational with an infectious love of her craft! She is exceedingly knowledgeable and helpful with a gift for encouraging and giving confidence to her students. The course was fantastic value and I cannot wait to return!"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much Jean for writing such a lovely review. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and watching your amazing poppy design evolve. I hope you will continue to create mosaics at home and that you'll come back and see me some time."

Shauna reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"This was my second mosaic workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed this one, much more than the first one I took somewhere else. I found the materials we used to be a lot more 'user friendly' and Maggie coaches you carefully through every step. I often get 'creativity anxiety' when trying a new skill and I never had a chance to feel this here. Her warm chatter and ideas and enthusiasm carry you right on through to a beautiful finished piece. My daughter and I came from many hours away and were offered the B&B option. I had no idea what we were coming to - but this home and garden were amazing! Maggie and her husband truly live the mosaic lifestyle, there is beauty inside and out and they are the most thoughtful hosts. Glorious weekend - and you leave feeling like you've genuinely made new friends."

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Shauna for taking the time to write such a nice review. Your dove slate is one of the nicest pieces ever to have left the studio and I am so appreciative of you sharing with me the importance of the design to you. Every piece in your creation was laid out with such love and care and it was a joy to watch it evolve. Yourself and Katherine were lovely houseguests and I really hope you will come back and see us again sometime.Andy and I both enjoyed having you to stay.x"

Annabel Armstrong reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I attended this course as a complete beginner and came home with a piece of work which is my pride and joy! Even if you have never done anything like this before, Maggie’s infectious enthusiasm will carry you through. You start off with very basic steps, gradually gain confidence and before you know it you find yourself staring at a mosaic and thinking “I did that!!” Throughout it all Maggie keeps up a stream of chat that will have you in stitches, and there’s a constant supply of food and drink too. What more could you ask?"

Caroline Tough reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I was very warmly welcomed to the PRM studio. Maggie’s infectious enthusiasm in relation to all things mosaic made me forget the fact that I was very much out of my comfort zone! Maggie took time to ascertain what I wanted to create and supported me to make it happen! She also made the workshop fun! I can’t recommend this course highly enough. I’m over the moon with my giraffe mosaic!"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Great fun Caroline to work with you . For someone who had no experience or confidence on arrival, it was wonderful to see you become more inventive and creative as the day went on. Your wee giraffe is just great and a real smile maker."

Sylvia Pike reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Fabulous workshop, very suitable for complete beginners, Maggie is an excellent teacher, very patient and made the course great fun. Would highly recommend it."

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much Sylvia for taking the time to write a review. Your wee pheasant turned out so lovely and it was a joy to help you create him. I am glad you are still mosaicing and can't wait to see what else you have been making."

Karen C reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Just completed the 2 day workshop. What a warm, welcoming, passionate and inspiring tutor Maggie is. Her workshop and garden are amazing, full of colour and quirky designs. The course itself is relaxing and confidence building and Maggie works hard to ensure everyone can bring their own ideas to life and get completed within the time frame. Fantastic lunch and refreshments from Maggie and her husband too, thoroughly recommended."

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Karen for writing such a lovely review. You were a pleasure to work with as your creativity and artistic ability was apparent from the minute you sat down. That little caterpillar you were piecing together whilst I was giving my demo should never have been allowed to escape!Your pheasant is just lovely and you truly embraced the pique assiette style of mosaic.Thank you for choosing to come to my workshop."

Carol Keir reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Had a fantastic 2 day workshop at Pretty Rubbish Mosaic last weekend excellent, and thank you Maggie for all the coffee and soup you provided!!!"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thanks Carol for coming to my workshop and for taking the time to write a review. It was a joy to watch you creating your lovely floral wall hanging.Come back and see me"

Claire Hepworth reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I have just returned from a fab 2 days with Maggie on her beginners workshop. From start to finish everything was excellent, from the tuition, materials, Maggie herself, the pace, even the soup! Have already booked another space in a months time, as I have come away with so many ideas. Great time in a totally chilled out environment. Thanks Maggie!!"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Claire for your lovely review. It was a joy to work with you and watch you develop your own style as you created your beautiful piece. Look forward to trying something different together next time.x"

April reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I am 9 years old and I have been to Maggie’s studio a couple of times. I have already learned a lot of things like cutting and using a grinder. Maggie is a great teacher and she is very funny. Her studio is full of shiny treasures and she makes the most amazing things. I would love to go back again."

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Hi April.Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is always just lovely to work with you, as you have such brilliant ideas and always create great pieces. I love that you are only 9 years old yet you are a mature young lady who I can trust to use my tools . Keep coming back.x"

Jess Petrie reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"My time spent with Maggie on a 2 day mosaics course was absolutely inspiring. This lovely lady unselfishly shares her skills and knowledge and goes the extra mile to build confidence and make everyone comfortable with what they are doing. She has a huge assortment of resources and materials on offer and expertly leads individuals through choices, encouraging creativity and supporting stage by stage. To work in her well-equipped workshop in such beautiful surroundings, full of her own wonderful mosaic creations, is a joy. Nothing is too much bother for Maggie - she strives to make everyone delighted with their experience and what they have produced - and certainly she achieved this with me. I can't wait to return again to partake of her warm hospitality and exceptional teaching skills. Thank you for awakening my interest in making mosaics and for supporting me with every step. I can see this lasting a lifetime!"

Valerie Wallace reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Completed 2 day beginners class this week. Truly inspirational tutor and studio. Maggie extremely supportive and enthusiastic throughout the two days and happy to let me do my own thing too. Excellent soup and cake. Would recommend this course for complete beginners or even just for anyone looking for inspiration for their next project ...... I've started to collect bits and bobs for my first 'solo' project."

Lesley reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Maggie runs a fantastic workshop for beginners in mosaics. She is patient, supportive and motivational. Lovely garden showing lots of Maggie's work which has given me ideas for my next project. It was great to be able to bring home my own completed mosaic which I will display; thought I'd have so little skill the project would end up in the bin...but not at all, thanks to Maggie's great teaching style. Great cake and soup is an added bonus. I would definitely recommend Maggie's course to anyone who is keen to have some fun whilst having a go. My only suggestion relates to signage. I got thrown off course by a sign at the nearby farm which indicates that only authorised personnel can go beyond that point but in fact Pretty Rubbish Mosaics is just beyond that sign. It would be great to have a lovely mosaic sign showing that the studio is beyond that farm sign. Thank you Maggie"

Vera Greensmyth reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I attended a weekend course at the beginning of the month with some friends. Really enjoyed it Maggie was very informative helpful and enthusiastic , providing ideas and lots off great materials ensureing we were all able to complete a piece to bring home. She also provided plenty of tea coffee and cake as well as some tasty soup for our lunch on the Saturday which we were able to enjoy in her amazing garden. Would certainly recommend it to others. Thanks Maggie."

Muriel reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Just back from 2 days with Maggie. Really enjoyed the course, learned loads and completed a pretty good mosaic to boot. Wonderful teacher with loads of patience and full of ideas. Definitely recommend this course"

Muriel reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Just back from 2 days with Maggie. Really enjoyed the course, learned loads and completed a pretty good mosaic to boot. Wonderful teacher with loads of patience and full of ideas. Definitely recommend this course"

Sheila Atherton reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"What a treat! A weekend spent with good friends in the bright vibrant world of Maggie's workshop and enthusiasm for her craft. She managed to inspire, instruct, relax, entertain AND keep 5 of us on task over 2 days so that we each walked away with a completed project and the idea that this is a craft we would like to have another go at. Well done Maggie. We won't look at china and glass in quite the same way again!"

Sue Wilson reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"A thoroughly enjoyable day and a half, I still have a grin on my face! Maggie was so enthusiastic, an excellent teacher. I created a peice of art work that takes pride of place on my wall, she unleashed a streak of creativity I never knew I had A beautifully run course, friendly and welcoming, Maggie is an inspiration, her imagination and enthusiasm has left me wanting more mosaic work. Thoroughly recommend this course, you won't be disappointed."

Pam Vickers reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Billiant weekend with Maggie and three other lovely ladies. Good company and a great inspirational teacher. Feeling very pleased with myself after producing my first of what I am sure will be many 'rubbish' mosaics. Added bonus - my family are impressed with the result too! Thanks for the opportunity to find a very relaxing and satisfying new craft."

Jackie Ross reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"I had a wonderful time at Maggie's this weekend just past. I have been wanting to try mosaics for ages but wasn't sure how I would get on - I am not very artistic. But Maggie made it seem so easy and was very helpful and encouraging. I was delighted with the end result. I will be back!"

Fiona Maclean reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Had an excellent time at Margaret’s workshop - this time working on a 3-D object coated with Delft pottery pieces. Margaret is patient, imaginative and a terrific 3-D artist. She has tremendous skill and imagination and is a kind, caring and totally wonderful teacher. She helps you when you are struggling and praises every little step on the way to creating a personal piece of work. Thank you Margaret for all your kind words, terrific teaching, lovely environment and company. Thoroughly enjoyed my course these past two days."