Tanyard Studio reviews

Christina Davidge reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Hi Kathy. Well what a wonderful day Heather and I had with you, we just loved every minute of it. Your hospitality and warmth, the fabulous environment to work in and the knowledge and skill you have, enabling both Heather and I to make wonderful wall hangings. I will definitely be back and when Heather is next here from America, I know she will want to come back and make something else. Ah almost forgot, the food was yummy. Thank you so much. Christina"

Tanyard Studio responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review! It was a delight to have you back - and to meet Heather. Looking forward to the next time with our star students! Lots of love Cathy and Stefan x"

Cynthia Doherty reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"A very satisfying day with excellent tuition and a lovely lunch in good company. Many thanks Cathy."

Tanyard Studio responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed it. It was lovely spending the day with you and I think your tea cosy was a triumph! xx"

Beryl Furey-King reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Had a wonderful day today with Cathy. We made a wet felted hat which is perfect for my requirements. Learnt all the techniques and Cathy was super helpful getting me through the whole process. Would highly recommend. I hope to be back for another session later in the year as I now feel the need to learn needle felting!"

Tanyard Studio responded:

"Thank you Beryl…it was really lovely to spend the day with you too! Really looking forward to seeing the finished hat. Please do send me photos….and absolutely come back to do some needle felting sometime…I think you’d really enjoy it. Love Cathy xx"

Christina Davidge reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"I had a wonderful day with Cathy. Really good explanation of what we were going to do, then I started and with her guidance , by the end of the day had a beautiful clutch bag to go with a wedding outfit. The atmosphere was amazing, home made flapjacks and beautiful alfresco lunch, so tasty. I will be back with friends. Thank you Cathy and lovely to meet you Stefan. Christina"

Tanyard Studio responded:

"Hello Christina! Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and I thought your bag was beautiful. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime in the not too distant future..and perhaps your friend too! Love Cathy x"

Megan Riddy reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"I made a nuno scarf with Cathy. The day was wonderful! I learned so much and had a lot of fun. I thought that it would be more serious but it was totally fab and really relaxed. Lunch and cake were also great. Thank you! Megan (aged 13)"

Linda Morecroft reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"A therapeutic day making a nuno scarf with Cathy's excellent help. Cathy and her husband are excellent hosts; they made my day so special in their beautiful workshop and garden. Plus a wonderful al fresco lunch."

Tamsin Johns reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Amazing day- Cathy & Stefan are boundless in creativity & inspiration. Their garden & area is stunning. Loved every minute of the day making a felt bag. And the homemade healthy lunch was delicious. Thank you Cathy"

Tanyard Studio responded:

"So glad you enjoyed it! It was lovely to meet you - and great to have such a quick learner! Lots of love, Cathy and Stefan"

Rosie Davies reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Lovely day with Cathy thanks very much. Very pleased with my felt bag and tuition. Cathy was really friendly and gave me delicious lunch too. Great workshop. Rosie"

Helen Jones reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"A fantastic day learning to make a felt bag. It's such an interesting process wonderfully taught by Cathy in a stunningly beautiful, calm environment. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone...oh yes and a delicious lunch with cake and tea throughout the day?"

Jayne Benevides reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Cathy was such an inspiration and shared her extensive knowledge of all sorts of crafts. Her husband made some delicious flapjacks which we enjoyed with coffee on our arrival and introduction to wet felting. Cathy left us felting for a bit while she produced an amazing lunch set in her beautiful garden! We made a lovely wet felted bag, had some real belly laughs, in a gorgeous setting. An amazing day, thanks, Cathy."

Lynda reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"I just took Cathy's 'wet felting around a resist' course. Made a bag that I am really happy with and had a wonderful day. Cathy was really welcoming, she had made a lovely lunch, and she really knows her stuff. I had a great time and learned a lot. Very Highly recommended"

Michele reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"My Mum and I spent a simply wonderful day with Cathy at her studio. She and her family have created an idyllic, welcoming space for a wide range of crafts and activities. We tried our hands at wet felting which was great fun. We were delighted with the bags we created and got a good workout into the bargain! Although while it is quite an energetic activity it wasn’t too much, you don’t have to be super fit to enjoy it. Cathy cooked a delicious cake to welcome us and a superb lunch, and her family made us very welcome indeed. We are already looking forward to returning for another session!"

Ann Millers reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Had a lovely day with Cathy and family learning the wet felt process and was very pleased with the bowl I made. Cathy is a great teacher and had lots of ideas and suggestions. Beautiful location, generous hosts and a very productive and enjoyable day. Highly recommended!"

Jen and Tash reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"My daughter and I spent a fabulous day with Cathy learning to 'wet felt' We each took home a highly individual bowl/pod made from Cathy's bountiful and very beautiful supply of Merino wool and silk in a myriad of wonderful colours ! We would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in spending a very stimulating, creative, hands on day, eating wonderful cake with a warm and friendly tutor in a delightful setting - all in all a wonderful day - which I would love to repeat, when I have earnt myself another 'treat day' ! ? ❤️ to Cathy."

Bernice reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"Fabulous day! Cathy is so friendly and gave us so much valuable information. We had so much fun creating a gorgeous felt bag. Her studio is gorgeous and the food and refreshments were out of this world! Thanks Cathy!"

Liz Hyde reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"I've just done a course at Tan yard studio with Cathy and am now the proud owner of a pair of lovely warm multicoloured felt slippers. I am not a very 'crafty' person at all, so my pride at having made something so beautiful and useful is palpable! The location is beautiful and I had a great time with two others in the converted barn with the log burner on and lots of coffee and cake. The vegetarian lunch was delicious and all home made. Highly recommended for a great day out."

Rachel Warinton reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"I've just spent a wonderful relaxing day with two friends on Cathy's felting course and am now the proud owner of a very beautiful and unique hat! Tanyard Studio is in a charming setting and the studio itself is beautiful, full of examples of what can be achieved on one of the courses that they run as well as all the raw materials bursting out of wooden boxes on the shelves around the studio. Lunch was delicious, all homemade (including the bread!) and hot drinks and cake offered throughout the day. Cathy was on hand every step of the way to guide us but making sure we did everything ourselves so that we could be suitably proud of our finished product. Get your friends together and book a course - you won't be disappointed!"