The Little Craftery reviews

30 Aug 19'

Ann reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners - West Sussex

"Great mosaic workshop, superb, highly recommend!!! Here’s the deets, if you’re into info: Wendy is a great teacher. Very patient, kind and she set up a lovely atmosphere and crafting environment with everything laid out for us. It included all the tools and materials, with a very wide array of colours and different shapes and styles of mosaic tiles and gems. We were given choices for the mount type and shape, including glazed frames. Wendy also offered a great range of images and ideas to help us in our designs. The safety explanations were also very clear and the equipment was provided to ensure we did the cutting and pasting safely. I have never attempted any form of glass or tile work before and am quite limited in ability. With Wendy’s clear explanations, demonstrations and patience with questions, even I managed to produce a reasonable mosaic. What is also very helpful and inspiring is that Wendy created a beautiful mosaic alongside us. Everyone there made a great mosaic - I was really impressed with them! We had the choice of finishing off the grouting ourselves, or have Wendy do them. I think we all opted for the latter. I collected mine a couple of days later and found it beautifully and carefully packed - and the grouting and framing was great. Also, worth noting is that Wendy was very generous with the tea and coffee and chocolate biscuits. I am very lucky to live 10 minutes walk from The Little Craftery. It is a great location, on a lane called Field Row, which opens off Montague Street (pedestrianised), up beside Superdrug and more or less opposite Marks and Spencer. The sea front is also very close as are many coffee and eating places. There are car parks around including a multi-storey one above M&S which is accessed from the sea front. Highly recommend this workshop - and her others! I have also found the same exceptional quality and enjoyment from the felting, macramé bracelets, eco soy candle-making. I also want to do her others. The quality of tuition and excellent written instructions mean I feel confident to have a go at them myself afterwards."

29 Aug 19'

Maria Rossetter reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners - West Sussex

"I have done the mosaic workshop twice now and will definitely do more. I absolutely love it. Wendy is lovely and helpful and makes you feel at home. Mosaic making is very therapeutic and and it's so exciting to see the finishing piece. I would definitely recommend it."

15 Jun 19'

Zena reviewed: Making Wax Wraps

"A very fun workshop, in a calm relaxed environment. All resources were included, with lots of fabrics to choose from. Wendy was at hand to help with any queries and advice. I have already booked my next course ?."

14 Jun 19'

Pippa reviewed: Making Wax Wraps

"This workshop was enjoyable, easy to follow and I’ve been using the wraps every day. Wendy provided some gorgeous fabrics to choose from and step-by-step instructions. And of course tea and snacks are always welcome! Thanks for a great class."

14 Jun 19'

Liz reviewed: Making Wax Wraps

"Well organised, chilled, friendly lots of fun."

11 Jun 19'

Anon reviewed: Wet Felted Flowers

"Fabulous time had by my friend and myself when we attended one of Wendy's wet felt flower making classes. A delightful craft shop selling everything you can possibly need for handicrafts, with a charming host to teach by demonstration how to make felt flowers. Refreshments were available throughout our time there. Everyone came away with 2 beautiful felt flowers and full of inspiration to make more. Loved it!"

15 Mar 19'

Kim reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"Fantastic paper making course. Tuition was friendly and obviously knowledgeable..am looking forward to booking another course soon! Also stocks some lovely gift ideas and crafting items so if you are in central Worthing, pop in!"

2 Mar 19'

Jane reviewed: Introduction to Candlemaking

"Our candle making session was a fun, informative and really enjoyable afternoon and I made 8 candles to take home!"

12 Feb 19'

Anon reviewed: Macrame - Plant Hanger

"Had a lovely time learning a new craft, fabulous environment and lovely teacher. Would highly recommemd."

6 Feb 19'

Trail423653 reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Had a very enjoyable day on this course. Jenny was a very patient teacher and I was very pleased with my beautiful silver ring. This was the third course my friend and I have done at The Little Craftery and we would highly recommend the courses to others."

4 Feb 19'

Michele reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Silver ring making course was brilliant! Jenny made it very relaxed and easy to follow. Came home with a lovely hand made silver stunner. Very happy ? Would go on another course, definitely. Maybe come home with some earrings to match next time. Thanks Jenny and thanks Jacquie for finding it and coming with me."

4 Feb 19'

Wendy reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Thanks for a fantastic course, Jenny is a great teacher, calm, patient and encouraging. I am delighted with my finished ring. Can’t wait to do another course. ?"

31 Dec 18'

Lynne reviewed: Introduction to Candlemaking

"I did Wendy's candle-making course and loved it. We all went away with 7 candles, learnt a load of techniques we can use at home to make some more and had a fun afternoon with some lovely people. I am going back for more of Wendy's classes."

31 Dec 18'

Katharine Jones reviewed: Introduction to Candlemaking

"A very relaxing afternoon spent learning about the basics of candle making. As well as coming away with some lovely little candles to light at home, I'm enthused to have another go at making some on my own."

11 Dec 18'

Nicky reviewed: Beaded Snowflakes

"This was the first course we had been too and we will definitely be back. The class was well run and although we all had different levels of experience, everyone was allowed to at there own pace and help was always available when needed. We all came a way with a beautiful snowflake and kits to make more."

8 Dec 18'

Kate Locke reviewed: Origami Stars

"As usual a very enjoyable workshop. Wendy is a very patient tutor."

28 Nov 18'

Vanessa Gomez reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"Wendy was very friendly and helpful throughout the session and allowed us to use everything we wanted for the paper making. She seemed very passionate about creating and making crafts which is great to see :) Would really recommend her courses and I'll probably be back for another one myself. Thanks Wendy Vanessa"

28 Nov 18'

Claire Morton reviewed: Beaded Snowflakes

"Had a fantastic Saturday morning making the beaded snowflake decoration. Wendy is very patient and reassuring that you can in fact do what at first seems like an impossibility. Absolutely love my snowflake and have bought another kit to do at home with the wonderful instruction leaflet that was provided."

28 Nov 18'

Cath Walsh reviewed: Macrame - Plant Hanger

"When you're learning from scratch it's reassuring to have someone watching and guiding you through the tricky stages. Wendy was friendly and attentive which meant mistakes were picked up quickly and corrected. The atmosphere was relaxed and convivial. I ended up with a piece of craft that I'm proud of and feel confident to attempt it again on my own. Thank you."

19 Nov 18'

Origami Stars reviewed: Origami Stars

"A lovely little course, perfect in the run up to Christmas. Well conveyed verbal instructions backed up by clear concise written instructions and diagrams that were printed to take home. A wide range of papers to choose from, both in size and theme. All in all very enjoyable and very informative."

18 Nov 18'

MARILYN HOLE reviewed: Silver Jewellery Workshop

"As a complete beginner to using the tools etc I found the class really interesting, I'd definitely do another. I would have loved to have seen more of Jenny's work, maybe an introduction right at the beginning with a coffee and examples of her work to see what we can aspire to! Thanks, Marilyn"

15 Nov 18'

Daniella reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"I really enjoyed myself and I'm so happy my mum brought me along! You can get through a lot, and it's very do-able at home. Thank you for teaching us and answering questions. Your store/workshop space is amazing also."

15 Nov 18'

Vikki reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"This class was really good value, it is amazing what you can learn in a couple of hours. Wendy was a friendly teacher that explained things well as she talked us through making a deckle ( frame to make paper in) and did a demonstration of what we were going to do to make our paper. It was great fun deciding what to include in each sheet and exciting to see how each piece came out. Wendy was on hand to remind us of the steps and we were given a handout detailing the process as well as our deckles to take home. We were a small group of 4, it was nice meeting the others taking part. Wendy also packaged up our still damp creations ( I made 3 pieces others made 4/5) so that we could take them home to let them dry out properly. I loved what I made and will be turning my paper into gift tags. I will be making more at home but would definitely like to visit The Little Craftery to do some more craft courses with Wendy. Thank you Wendy!"

9 Nov 18'

Pat Jackson reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"I thoroughly enjoyed this class and learnt a lot. Wendy was an excellent teacher who had thought of everything, and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed."

9 Nov 18'

Jacqueline reviewed: Felting - Christmas Decorations

"A very relaxed session with everyone quietly getting on with the task in hand. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Wendy is a very 'chilled' instructor and gives you confidence."