Silver Designed Personally reviews

11 Feb 24'

Sal reviewed: Private or Private Group Silversmithing Make A Copper Rose Workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"I booked the course as a Christmas present for my partner and my daughter. We really enjoyed our time there and learned new skills. Sara was great, very helpful and flexible when we had to change the time. 100% recommended x"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Sal - thanks so much for taking the time to write me a review. I loved working with and chatting to you and your lovely family - you all did such a great job. Hopefully see you again one day. Sara"

10 Jul 23'

Allison Parkinson reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop day at Silver Designed Personally

"Fantastic course made 2 items. Sara was a great teacher, very friendly patient and helpful. Highly recommend would love to do more. Great day! "

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Hi Allison - thank you so very much for leaving me a lovely review, it's really appreciated. You did so well on those earrings - they looked amazing and I hope your friend loves her ring too. Thanks once again for booking with me. Sara"

9 Jun 23'

Gill Wheeler reviewed: Private or Private Group Silversmithing Make A Copper Rose Workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"I had a great day with Sara and created a beautiful copper rose. She has a lovely way about her. She helps when needed but not too hands on, enough so that you can create a beautiful rose. No matter what your skills, with Sara's help, your rose will be lovely. Ps her garden and workshop is in a wonderful tranquil setting. Thank you Sara"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Hi Gill - that is such a lovely review - thanks so much for taking the time out to write me some reviews. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time and of course your lovely rose. You did so well with all the piercing and so accurate ....... what a gorgeous end result! Thanks again, I really enjoyed chatting to you. Sara"

6 Apr 23'

Nathalie and Stuart Taylor. reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"We had a fantastic morning silversmithing with Sara ! So nice to be guided by an understanding and wonderful teacher. Simply can't recommend learning with Sara enough. Very much look forward to attending again soon. Nathalie and Stuart."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Thank you so much - It was such fun to work with you all, and loved all your gorgeous jewellery .... I hope you had a fantastic lunch as well. Look forward to seeing you again and really appreciate you taking the time to write me a review. Sara"

9 Mar 23'

Katrina Cole reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"My daughter and I spent a lovely morning creating cuff bangles with Sara, and were delighted with the finished items. Sara was very welcoming as was her beautiful little dog, we would love to go back. Excellent workshop, I would highly recommend 😊 Thanks Sara"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Katrina - Thank you so much for taking time out to write me a review, I had such a lovely working with you both and will definitely look forward to seeing you again :-) Sara"

10 Dec 22'

Monica reviewed: Adjustable sterling silver bee wrap around ring

"I bought this as a Christmas gift for a friend. It's beautiful, I was so pleased with it. The photo doesn't do it justice. Thank you"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Thank you Monica … so glad you like it. Sara "

23 Nov 22'

Bernice Brewster reviewed: Private or Private Group Silversmithing Make A Copper Rose Workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"We had a wonderful day with Sara thoroughly enjoying an afternoon of coppersmithing. Sara is a wonderfully patient tutor, carefully explaining the process of creating a copper rose. A truly enjoyable experience and at the end of the afternoon we all left with a beautiful copper rose. So inspired by Sara's workshop that we would like to attend a silversmithing workshop. Thank you Sara for a cracking afternoon!"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Bernice et al! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me such a wonderful review, truly appreciated. I had such a great afternoon with you all too and am really looking forward to seeing you all again to make some lovely silver jewellery. Thanks Sara "

25 Oct 22'

Alice and David reviewed: Private or Private Group Silversmithing Make A Copper Rose Workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"This course was absolutely wonderful! Sara is so skilled and knowledgeable! We walked in and she had a copper rose on display saying we would make one just like it, couldn’t quite believe that we would, but we did! It was so enjoyable, in a lovely setting. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone, you can’t fail to enjoy this course."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Thank you so very much for taking the time to write me such a wonderful review. I really enjoyed working with you both and loved your roses at the end - gorgeous. Thanks for choosing my course. Sara "

28 Jul 22'

Sarah Fowler reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"5 Star Service from a 5 Star Sara! Absolutely fantastic time learning with Sara, and created my very own ring under her skilled watch. Ever so knowledgeable, Sara imparted her expertise deftly to the group spending time with each of us to aid in our creations. I’ve since used Sara on a couple of occasions to fix some broken jewellery and am so happy, and impressed with her skill. Her own creations in her shop on Etsy are so beautiful that they’re definitely worth a 2nd look (& a purchase or 2!). Thank you Sara for a very enjoyable day and I will absolutely be back! "

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Sarah - thanks so much for your lovely review and shout out, very much appreciated. You were a total pleasure to work with and I loved your ring :-) Sara"

7 Jun 22'

Cassie Barr reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"I had an amazing time making a ring today, Sara was brilliant and teaching and really easy to learn from her and the most important thing of all, i love my ring. Highly recommended to anyone."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Hi Cassie - thanks so much! I totally loved your ring, you did really well - you are a natural! Thanks for leaving me a review it is very much appreciated. Sara"

27 Mar 22'

Claire Friend reviewed: Private or Private Group Spinner / Fidget Ring Making Workshop At Silver Designed Personally

"An excellent workshop, Sara’s tuition was brilliant. I enjoyed making my spinner ring and love it. Will definitely book for another class"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Thanks so much Claire, I really enjoyed working with you and will look forward to seeing you again ........ maybe to make some copper roses :-) Sara"

9 Feb 22'

Beverley Wilson Bruce reviewed: Private or Private Group Silversmithing Make A Copper Rose Workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"I thoroughly enjoyed my morning with Sara and came away with a beautiful copper rose. Sara showed me the techniques, made sure I was carrying them out safely only helping when it was necessary to avoid ruining the piece during the most tricky bits. I would definitely recommend this course."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Thanks so much for taking time out to write me a review Beverley, it's really appreciated - I loved your rose, you did a really great job. Thanks again. Sara"

6 Feb 22'

Tracey McIntyre reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"Four of us were greeted so warmly by Sara - we had a fantastic day and we were all given fantastic tuition and time at every stage. We all made very different rings which are brilliant and professional looking. Would highly recommend this course - what made it was Sara. Will be going back soon"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Tracey - Thank you so much for your amazing review, it is very much appreciated in support of my small business - I loved working with you all and your rings .... I'll look forward to seeing you again :-) Sara"

17 Jan 22'

Marie reviewed: Adjustable sterling silver starfish wrap around ring

"Fab service, very speedy. Most importantly beautiful ring, perfectly balanced and a joy to wear, on any finger."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Marie, thank you so much for taking time to write a review and I'm so glad you like your ring :-) Thanks for supporting as small business, it's very much appreciated. Sara"

4 Dec 21'

Lorraine reviewed: Sterling Silver 10mm Circle Ripple Finish Stud Earrings

"Lovely earrings, very happy with them. Thank you ?"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Lorraine - I'm so glad you like them and thank you so much for taking the time to write me a review. Sara"

29 Nov 21'

Maxene Truman reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop day at Silver Designed Personally

"Two friends and myself had such a great day today. I went with a completely open mind as had never done anything like this before. With Sara’s warm, relaxed and easy manner I made two beautiful pendants under her excellent tuition. Really pleased with my results. Will definitely be going back. Worth every penny. Thank you Sara. Can’t wait to return."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Hi Maxene - such lovely feedback, thanks so much, I really enjoyed the day too and loved your two pendants and am so pleased you persevered with the spiral ..... you did really well :-). Looking forward to seeing you again."

29 Nov 21'

Deb Gunson reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop day at Silver Designed Personally

"Thank you Sara for an excellent day - great to learn new skills with a professional! Sara coached each of us through making an item of jewellery - I am delighted with my unique pendant! A worthwhile day - I am looking forward to booking another session to make a bracelet."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Deb - Thanks so very much for taking the time to write me a lovely review. I really enjoyed working with you and am looking forward to seeing what we can make next time :-). Sara"

1 Nov 21'

Anne Maddocks reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"I was given a voucher as a gift and chose the private jewellery making half day course. I don't consider myself artistic at all and have some problems with strength and dexterity in my hands so I was fairly dubious about whether I would actually be able to make anything. I needn't have worried at all. Sara was friendly and welcoming from the start. I decided I would like to make a pair of earrings. Sara showed me how to use the tools and I was able to practice on copper wire to start with while I got used to everything. It was brilliant to have 1 to 1 tuition as Sara helped me through every step and I was amazed that I had a wearable item of jewellery at the end of the session, thanks to Sara. I had a very enjoyable morning."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Anne - Thanks so very much for taking the time to write me a review. Your did really well and that was not an easy solder job with all those joints - so well done! Your earrings were so cute that my sister has even asked me to make a pair for her for Christmas!! Sara"

26 Oct 21'

Susan Jane Howes reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"Had a brilliant workshop with Sara today, I made a ring and earrings, she is such a brilliant patient teacher, very well equipped workshop in her beautiful garden."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Susan - thanks for your kind review and for taking the time to write. It was really nice to meet you and I love the ring & texture - great work and I hope to see you again! Sara"

17 Oct 21'

Lyndsay Edwards reviewed: Private or Private Group Spinner / Fidget Ring Making Workshop At Silver Designed Personally

"I really enjoyed the spinner ring workshop with Sara. It was very interesting to see all the different steps involved and to take home a beautiful and unique ring at the end of it. Thank you Sara!"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Thanks so much Lyndsay - my pleasure, you made a really nice ring and I loved the copper and brass spinners against the silver :-) Sara"

30 Jul 21'

Anna reviewed: Private or Private Group Spinner / Fidget Ring Making Workshop At Silver Designed Personally

"I had a great morning making my beautiful spinner ring. Sara is a really good tutor and under her guidance I produced a ring that far outweighed my expectations. Thank you so much."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"HI Anna, Thank you for taking the time to write me a review - I really enjoyed meeting and chatting to you and loved your ring - well done! Sara"

20 Jul 21'

Violet reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop day at Silver Designed Personally

"What a brilliant course! Sara was very friendly, kind and casual and gave us clear and concise instruction, guided us through every step and helped us create some really beautiful pieces of jewellery. Sara was also incredibly helpful with other information about silver working and I feel confident about trying it by myself. The course is set in a lovely area, was very easy to get to and it was wonderful to see so much wildlife too, as well as Misty the gorgeous dog, we felt very welcome and at ease which doesn't happen often. The equipment is great to use, and with guidance it is fun to try a few different methods. Il be happy to rebook and will be recommending to all my friends."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Violet - thank you so much for taking the time to write me a wonderful review, it's very much appreciated. You did really well and I wish you good luck with working on things at home .... I look forward to seeing some of your new pieces and to maybe seeing you again some time :-). Sara"

5 Jul 21'

Lisa Dobson reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop day at Silver Designed Personally

"Had a totally brilliant day with Sara. She showed me how to set a stone into a ring. I am really pleased with the end product and have been practicing what I learnt. It was such a fun day and Sara was very knowledgeable and able to answer my many questions."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Lisa - thanks so much for your lovely review and I'm so glad you've been able to have a go at home too! Sara"

4 Jul 21'

Julie Webster reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop day at Silver Designed Personally

"I signed up for a 1-1 day workshop and had the most amazing day! Sara was warm, personable and very thorough in explaining processes and techniques during the day. The studio is situated in a stunning environment and fully fitted with all necessary tools and equipment. As I had hoped to make a pendant and a ring, I was delighted that there was time to make the pendant in the morning and after a light lunch, had time to make a spinning/meditation ring during the afternoon. Sara works with you on your design ideas and has an extensive range of raw materials to work with. Her studio was immaculate and a very clean, professional working space. The session was totally hands on so you really feel that you have made your pieces at the end of the day, from design, cutting out, filing, soldering and polishing. The atmosphere was very relaxed and would totally recommend either a half-day or full-day session. I am already thinking about what I can make on my next visit! The jewellery world is your oyster - you can enjoy making earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, etc. Totally recommend this workshop as, unlike larger classes, you gain personal attention where Sara will work with you on whatever you choose to make and you can work at your own pace with guidance as and when required. I had such a chilled day and already looking forward to another workshop. Also, if you love pooches you will be in double heaven; if not, don't worry, Misty can have a day off from helping in the studio."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Julie Wow - that's an amazing review thank you so much for taking the time to write in so much detail. I had a really lovely day with you too and absolutely loved what you made - so original..... AND some of the best piercing skills I have seen for a beginner. Great job! Looking forward to seeing you again some time soon. Sara (& a lick from Misty)"

13 May 21'

Bonnie Stuart reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"Amazing course, I am a total beginner and I learned so much. Sara is an amazing teacher and I can't wait to book a other course!"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Bonnie - thanks so much, I had a great time working with you and loved your bangle, you did a great job ..... looking forward to seeing you again! Sara"