ShedLight reviews

Wendy reviewed: Pleated Lampshade Making at Shedlight

"Lovely day with Vanessa. One to one tuition. Very clear and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend! "

John Doherty reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"I had a lovely relaxed afternoon learning how to make a drum lampshade, Vanessa made the whole experience easy to follow answering questions as we went along and gave great tricks of the trade. I shall definitely be going on another course with her again soon. "

ShedLight responded:

"So happy you enjoyed the course John and I look forward to seeing you again. Vanessa"

Sam field reviewed: Traditional soft lampshade making at ShedLight

"Fanastic Vanessa was knowledgeable, patient and welcoming."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Sam and I am so pleased you enjoyed the course "

Mel Baggott reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"My daughter and I had a fabulous morning making lampshades with Vanessa, her teaching style was relaxed, informative and clear. We came away with a very professional looking lampshade each and were both absolutely delighted! Thank you Vanessa."

ShedLight responded:

"I had a very enjoyable morning with you Mel and Rhiannon too! I am so happy you love your lampshades ….they are fabulous! Well done and thank you 😊 "

Rachel Britton reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"I had a great morning online making a drum lampshade with Vanessa. I had never made one before but Vanessa made it a really enjoyable experience. I also really enjoyed being in my own home yet able to do something new and very creative (with expert help and advice). Not having to travel made it ideal for me. There was a great selection of fabric to choose from for my lampshade and all the equipment arrived packaged well and complete. Vanessa is so experienced and calm and the whole session was relaxed and fun. She passed on tips and tricks and what products to use for future lampshade making projects. The finished product is excellent and I completed it during one morning session."

ShedLight responded:

"So happy you enjoyed your course Rachel and it was a delight to teach you! Thank you for the lovely review ?"

Anna Halliday reviewed: Traditional soft lampshade making at ShedLight

"Loved my day learning to make a lampshade. The scallop-edged shade that I created, through Vanessa's skilled instruction, is simply gorgeous. It was a wonderfully positive experience to make something beautiful, practical and very bespoke. The choice of fabrics and trims was extensive and Vanessa was an excellent tutor. The course brightened my day as my lamp will brighten my home. Highly recommend it! "

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Anna - it was a delight to teach you and I really enjoyed your lively company for the day! "

Paula B reviewed: Traditional soft lampshade making at ShedLight

"Fantastic day, I am surprised how much I learnt in one day and thrilled with the lampshade I made. Would definitely recommend."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Paula and I am so happy you enjoyed the course ?"

Katheryn Snell reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Fabulous tutor. Patient and informative. Really enjoyed making my drum lampshade. Took my own material but ended up using Vanessa’s as she has a fabulous selection to suit all. Would highly recommend."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Kathy for your wonderful review! You were an excellent student, demonstrating confidence to produce a fab result which looked perfect in your home. Well done ? Vanessa "

Judy reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"What lovely morning spent making my lampshade! Lots of fabrics to choose from and, for an absolute beginner, I'm really proud of my finished shade. Vanessa was most welcoming and her explanation of each stage of the making process was excellent. I might have discovered a new hobby! Thank you! "

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Judy - you were very adept and quick at lampshade making, producing a professional quality lampshade, well done?. I had a lovely morning too and really enjoyed chatting to you. ?"

Sally reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"Spent a great morning with Vanessa making my retro floor standing lampshade. The class is great fun, very relaxed and I would thoroughly recommend the course to everyone."

ShedLight responded:

"Ah thank you so much Sally and I am so happy you enjoyed the lampshade making class! Your floor lamp was gorgeous and truly unique ?"

Helen Ireland reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"Lovely morning spent making lampshades with my friends and the brilliant Vanessa! Thoroughly enjoyed doing something creative and was so impressed with how all the lamps turned out. Highly recommend this course."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Helen and I am delighted you enjoyed your morning and love your floor lamp ?"

Brenda reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Vanessa is not only a wonderful teacher but a wonderful person. Well worth it. Thank you!"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Brenda and I really enjoyed teaching you! Vanessa ?"

Nicole reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"Thank you Vanessa for sharing your expertise and teaching us how to make lampshades for our floor lamps. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are delighted with the finished lamps ... which also have approval from our husbands! A lovely way to spend a morning."

ShedLight responded:

"Ha ha Nicole fantastic that all your husband’s approve of your fabulous floor lamps! Thank you for your lovely review and it was my pleasure teaching you all ? Vanessa x"

Vanessa Fisher reviewed: Traditional soft lampshade making at ShedLight

"Spent a great day with Vanessa learning lots of new skills and making a wonderful new lampshade. Vanessa is so knowledgeable, patient and lovely company."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Vanessa for your lovely review and I am so happy you enjoyed the day producing a fab bowed empire lampshade. ?"

Lydia Harkin reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"My mum and I spent a lovely morning in Vanessa’s lampshade making workshop. Vanessa is a fantastic teacher, it is paced perfectly, and we have both already received compliments for the lampshades we made! Thank you Vanessa!"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Lydia for your lovely review - I also really enjoyed teaching you both to produce top quality lampshades! ?"

Chris Roberts reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"Loved this course. Vanessa is an excellent tutor. Beautiful range of fabrics to choose from. Thoroughly recommend this course to everyone."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Chris! I really enjoyed helping you to make your 1.5m floor lamp - it looked amazing :)"

Sian Hepworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making at ShedLight

"I had a great time making a drum lampshade with ShedLight. Vanessa is an excellent teacher and brilliant at teaching online. I love the lampshade I made, it looks really professional! I'll definitely be using the skills I learnt to make more!"

ShedLight responded:

"Hi Sian Thank you for the lovely review and I think you made a brilliant job of your lampshade too! Vanessa :)"

Claire Evans reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"A lovely, relaxing, but very productive morning spent with Vanessa, really pleased with my lampshade, thoroughly enjoyed myself, would happily go again to try a different technique"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Claire - it was lovely chatting and working with you both and I hope to teach you more lampshade making techniques in the future."

Vicki Dean reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"I really enjoyed this course! Vanessa is brilliant! Very informative, giving very clear instructions and demonstrations! such a lovely lady! I even purchased a kit (which I completed last night to make sure I hadn't forgotten any of the skills Vanessa had taught me haha) Would highly recommend."

ShedLight responded:

"Excellent Vicki and well done ! I expect both your children are delighted with your handmade lampshades. Ok I am so happy you enjoyed your course and it was lovely meeting you both."

Michele reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making at ShedLight

"What a wonderful lockdown treat this was. I had a lovely morning online with my daughter learning how to make a lampshade. Vanessa was a great teacher, she guided us through the various stages with patience and enthusiasm. It was relaxing and fun, and I am thrilled with my finished lampshade, which now helps to light up my kitchen beautifully. I highly recommend Vanessa's courses, you wont be disappointed!"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Michele - I am so happy you are thrilled with your lampshade and with the virtual teaching of the course. It’s a great way to still have fun and learn a new craft. and the added bonus of joining with your daughter ?"

Lianne Butterworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Attended a course back in March, and it was such a good day. I really enjoyed the approach to teaching and we were both so proud to leave with our finished lampshades, which now both have pride of place in our home. I fully intend to make another at some point :) Thank you for such a good day."

ShedLight responded:

"Hi Lianne, thank you for your lovely review and yes you both made a fantastic job of your soft lampshades and mastered the sewing machines ! I would love to see a photo of them in situ as your decorating ideas and ethos sounded really interesting . Vanessa x"

Janet reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Just a lovely relaxing way to spend a few hours learning something new. Vanessa is a very patient and skilful tutor and my daughter and I were very pleased with our new lampshades, Vanessa giving us the confidence to have a go on our own at home. Would definitely recommend this workshop and it was good to see all the Covid safety precautions in place too in these worrying times."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Janet - I am thrilled that you and Suzanne enjoyed the course and you both feel confident to make more unique lampshades .....happy lampshade making! ?"

Jill Glover reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"Vanessa was great. She had just done a covid course so the room and safety was set out to protect everyone, she even has visors for each person. The choice of fabric is amazing. I made a tall floor lamp and it's beautiful. So professionally finished off under the tutoring of Vanessa. She was so helpful and full of tips. She is so approachable and friendly. It is easy to find as well as it's just off M54. I can now successfully make my own."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Jill ! It was so much fun working with you I really enjoyed the morning and your Floor lamp is fabulous! ?"

MARIA OLDHAM reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"I have just spent a vey enjoyable morning making a lampshade and am very happy with the professional looking result! Vanessa was very patient and it was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I wouldn't have been able to produce such a succesful lampshade without the careful guidance of Vanessa. I would recommend this course and would make a great Christmas gift."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Maria! It was lovely meeting and chatting to you today - I am so pleased you are happy with your beautiful, professional looking lampshade which I’m sure your daughter will love too."

Julie Brook reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"As a complete beginner I came away from this half day course on drum lampshade making absolutely delighted with the lovely lampshade I had made under Vanessa's tuition. She guided us through all steps of the process and calmly helped to correct a mistake I had made so it was invisible on the finished product. Vanessa also advised me on how to recreate a shade for a lamp I retrieved when clearing my late father's house. It will be much treasured. Thank you!"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Julie I am so pleased you enjoyed your lampshade course and left with a beautiful completed product. It was also a pleasure to advise you on your late fathers lamp and I hope it all goes to plan - you have my email address if you get stuck. Vanessa"