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An excellent day in the blacksmith artis workshop with Adrian & Andy, with friendly people, being taught traditional skills to produce something worth while to taking home to be proud of... a well set out Sculptured course building up techniques and confidence through out the day, and to top it off we where we’ll looked after and fed with delicious food home cooked by Debbie couldn’t of asked for more.
Would I recommend this course YES
Would I buy this course as a gift YES
Would I come back YES YES YES
Elaine - - #16063
Thank you for another wonderful course! I am thrilled to bits with the beautiful jewellery I made, it was such an enjoyable couple of days. Melinda was a great tutor. Thank you so much and see you at leather making workshops in July!
Rosie B - - #14863
Very many thanks, Simon, for the inspiring and immensely practical course. I had wanted to try stonecarving for years.
You will see me again at one of your future course if I am lucky!
Gill said she felt all of her 84 years as we staggered back to the car with our lumps of stone - and my muscles this morning tell me which ones I used yesterday.- but we had such a wonderful time.
Thank you again.
Miriam
Simon Keeley - - #14221
I thoroughly enjoyed this Silver Jewellery workshop. The tutor was excellent and very patient and encouraging. I was delighted with my results and it has certainly inspired me to get more tuition in the art of silver smithing. The Greystoke cafe certainly looked after us with a lovely lunch and superb refreshments. It was certainly one of the best workshops I have been on
Georgina - - #14204
Staggered at what I was able to make on the course. Really enjoyed the whole experience from the venue, home baking to the support provided on the course. Thank you so much, will definitely come again.
Elaine Gorrie - - #14175
Melinda was lovely and absolutely brilliant at her craft. She was very patient and positive. She always complimented our work but at same time gave advice and guidance. Annie was also really lovely and made everyone feel right at home. The lunches and cream teas were gorgeous and the property is absolutely beautiful set in an idyllic village. I would highly recommend the whole experience.
June thornthwaite - - #14163
Really enjoyed the 3D Stone carving course; sitting around the kitchen table on the Friday night making our clay maquettes was an easygoing way to introduce ourselves and our ideas and I surprised myself with the end result. Well worth coming with some clear ideas about what you want to produce. Tuition throughout was friendly and informative; as we had all chosen different projects we had the chance to see lots of different techniques at different stages across the remaining 3 days. At times it was hard to think that my inner cockerel would ever emerge from my block of stone but he did; whilst not completely finished as I was a little overambitious I had enjoyed it enough to go on to buy my own tools on returning home and take my time to refine. It was amazing to see the progress across the whole group and the quality of what we had produced in so little time. The course has given me confidence to complete another couple of projects on my own and this year I've had a go at lettering. Thank you Simon and of course I can't finish without thanking Annie and her team for the food and hospitality.
Val Rosbrook - - #14064
Response from Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden (formerly Cycle Cafe):
Dear ValWelcoming,rural setting with tasty,nutritious food.
Facilities are in renovated Cumbrian farm cottage and outbuildings -comfortable and spacious.
The venue is run very well by Annie.
Simon is an attentive tutor,whose skills in Stonecarving are amazing.
He is friendly and supportive - and manages to produce good works from his pupils by attentive and directed instruction. He makes the course very enjoyable and successful for all on this introduction to Stone carving.
Steve Reay - - #14100
Response from Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden (formerly Cycle Cafe):
Many thanks for submitting feedback about your Quirky course, we appreciate the time and effort this involves. Hopefully, we will see you on another occasion at Greystoke... with best wishes Annie & co xA really excellent and inspiring course.
Mary Egerton - - #14053
Really enjoyed the day ... thank you so much for your patience and help to ensure we all came away with a lovely herdy. Will be back!
Linda H - - #14004
I have had a fantastic day. Annie was wonderful and I can't wait to come again for the hare workshop!
Angela O - - #14002
Dear Annie ... I wanted to thank you for organising such a great stone carving course last week. It was perfect in so many ways. Simon was inspirational and great fun, the folk on the course were friendly and fun too and as always the catering, venue and attention you gave were exemplary. Have planted the land cress too! Thank you so much for everything - kind regards Anna.
Anna M - - #13995
The most fantastic day at the Quirky Workshop and to round off the great company, lunch and coffee with a super herdy doorstop. Annie you have been amazing, thank you so much.
Jacqui L - - #13991
I have attended 2 of Simon's courses, both of which were wonderful. Simon is not only a gifted artist but an excellent teacher, giving lots of help and encouragement. He will provide assistance to all ability ranges, from the novice to accomplished artists. His manner is relaxed and informal - nothing intimidating about this young man - you never feel your efforts are unappreciated. Whatever your experience of art and watercolour you will learn new skills to take away with you which will stand you in good stead for future painting.
The location is lovely and the food fantastic.
I feel it is excellent value for money and a wonderful boost to anyone wanting to improve their watercolour painting. Loved every minute!!!!!
Katrine - - #14056
Excellent day - good atmosphere - good food - good workshop - thank you to all involved.
Sharon W - - #14034
Very enjoyable and relaxing day. Many thanks.
Susie C - - #14035
Fabulous day, fabulous food. What more can I say?!
Angela O - - #14036
Great workshop, lovely lunch and teas. Brilliant teacher - thank you.
Catriona N - - #14037
Brilliant course - my second time. So easy to do and yet the results are so impressive. Plus you get to take so much home. Excellent value for money. Dave is an excellent teacher. Annie's hosting is a joy as always and the food is yummy!
Emma A - - #14038
Great day. Interesting and well worth the money. Another value. Nice food again.
Malcolm D - - #14039