Tread Softly reviews

Caroline Flynn reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day with Hannah. I had never attempted to upcycle a piece of furniture before, so I was apprehensive beforehand, but it is so relaxed and you are taken through each step and you can ask for help when you need it. I learned so much and it has given me the confidence to try a few pieces on my own. "

Michelle reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Really enjoyed the upcycle day with Hannah. She provided a warm welcome, explained the day and was on hand to help with ideas and suggestions. She was very patient. I would recommend taking a flat uncomplicated piece that is easy to sand. The sanding bit can be be a task in itself. It’s a great day. We got to see some pieces Hannah had worked on which are inspiring. "

Chris Rose reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I recently attended one of Hannah’s upcycling furniture workshops and it was brilliant. Her tuition is first class and delivered in a calm and encouraging way. I can’t believe how much we achieved in a few hours and I came away feeling inspired and confident to try more projects at home. If you are thinking of going on one of Hannah’s courses, don’t hesitate. You really won’t regret it."

Darren Allen reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I really enjoyed the course ran by Hannah. Hannah created a relaxed atmosphere with only a small group of 6, allowing Hannah to provide everyone with guidance, hints & tips in up-cycling our furniture pieces. Hannah provided us with all the materials that we needed on the day & there were also examples for inspiration. It was a fantastic day & I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to up-cycle pieces of furniture as Hannah’s a great teacher who gently provides confidence & encouragement to everyone who attends her courses."

Huw Owen reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Great upcycling course, really enjoyed the whole day. Learnt a lot and what I took with me to upcycle looks nothing like what it did to start with, so very happy with the result. Hannah was very helpful and always at hand to give advice and tips. Nice relaxed environment to work in. Didn’t think I would finish the project to begin with, but with all the assistance in what to do and how to do it, job done."

Tread Softly responded:

"Aww amazing - thank you so much for coming Huw and for taking the time to leave me a review. I really appreciate it. It was great meeting you and I thought your chair looked ace! Hopefully you feel confident to tackle more projects now too. "

Ruth reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"Lovely morning spent with the super talented Hannah of Tread Softly Furniture. Hannah is such a professional, extremely knowledgeable and always happy to share ideas. This is the second workshop I’ve done with Hannah and I highly recommend if you have an interest in upcycling and/or furniture design, or you just want to try your hand at a bit of tape art. "

Tread Softly responded:

"What a lovely review! Thanks so much for your ongoing support Ruth :) it was a lovely morning spent crafting!"

Jude reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"We had a lovely morning- Hannah was really helpful and explained the whole process well. We were allowed to experiment and use our own ideas, which was great. Looking forward to our next challenge - thanks Hannah xx"

Tread Softly responded:

"Aww thanks so much for the review Jude - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!"

Claire Pallett reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I really enjoyed this course, there were 6 of us which meant that Hannah had time to help us all when we needed it. All materials were supplied and there were examples for inspiration. The day flew by too quickly as I was enjoying it so much and I was pleased with what I had created, and I left armed with the knowledge of how to do some more pieces at home. I'd definitely recommend this course."

Lisa Nelson reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"What a fabulous day! Doing anything remotely arty like this is totally out of my comfort zone but weeks off my 60th birthday I decided to “dare” myself - and am so glad I did. Hannah is a superb teacher, gently encouraging, guiding, very clearly explaining everything and giving huge confidence boosts. I can’t believe someone who was a real classroom dunce at art could turn a manky old bedside table into something half decent- and it’s all down to inspirational Hannah. I felt so chuffed with myself - and am going to try to do my other equally grim bedside table next! Thanks for such a fun day - and giving an old lady a new string to her bow! "

Rachel Sapru reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I absolutely loved this course. Hannah was an excellent instructor. From start to finish she was there guiding us and adding to our skill set. You can see the passion she has for her craft and it just elevated the room. As soon as another course by Hannah is available I am going to be the first person to sign up. This course is great and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in upcycling furniture! "

Tread Softly responded:

"Oh my goodness, thank you so so much for this delightful review. It makes the world of difference knowing that people have enjoyed it. It was fantastic having you along and I'd definitely love to teach you again! I'll be looking out for your exciting future plans as well. Simion felt bad he didn't get a chance to say bye! "

Sam Houlton reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I had been eyeing up Hannah’s furniture painting/up cycling course for a while and I’m so glad that signed up. I had a really fab day. I learnt loads and what’s more I came away with a 100% improved price of furniture! Hannah was so helpful and took her time to ensure I was really happy with what I was doing. No corners were cut in the design and she made helpful suggestions when needed. I’m already buying myself a kit to do more at home!! 100% recommend."

Kat Johnson reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Fantastic course! Hannah was really knowledgeable and gave us lots of tips to sand / paint and design our items! Thoroughly enjoyed it."

Tread Softly responded:

"Aww thanks so much for leaving a review Kat! It was so lovely to meet you. I hope Eva LOVED her rainbow chair - it was perfect. Thanks so much for coming. Hannah x"

Emily Joy reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I had such a special time at Hannah's workshop. A great set up in a well suited location. Lots of tools to play with and an inspiring teacher. The time flew, it was so much fun and I learnt so much in that space of time, it gave me the confidence to get started on my own work at home. I love the tables I came away with and when I look at them I will always remember that lovely day. Thank you Hannah x"

Amy C reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Fully enjoyed the upcycling workshop with Hannah. It was a perfect set up with just a small group so everyone got as much help/attention as they required. It is something I have wanted to try for a while now, and I learnt so much from Hannah about prepping and painting etc. I was buzzing with my completed piece of furniture at the end! I have come away much more confident about having a go at doing something myself and putting everything I learnt into practice! :) Thanks Hannah x"

Frances O’Rourke reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"This is the 2nd course I’ve done with Hannah and once again I enjoyed it very much. I did the furniture upcycling course a few months ago. I wanted to focus more on how to do the tape masking and painting more accurately, so I don’t get bleed and lumps and I learned how to achieve a more flawless finish, even if I can’t do it as well as Hannah at this stage. I feel inspired now to do more painting and to be more creative generally. Thanks for a great course."

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks so much for coming Frances! It was lovely to see you again and hopefully you feel more confident with the taping part now. I can't wait to see what you do with your new found skills as I know how creative you are! Hopefully see you again :) x"

Charlotte Foulston reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself despite being completely out of my comfort zone. Hannah provided clear advice at the commencement of the session and was very encouraging and helpful. I would highly recommend attending and look forward to future sessions. Thanks Hannah for providing a safe space for a complete novice"

Tread Softly responded:

"What a lovely review - thanks so much Charlotte. Loved your festive box - and like that you went in your own direction with it. A lovely wintry scene. It was great having you along for the morning - thanks so much for coming!"

Nazia Choudhry reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"The course was enjoyable beyond my expectations. Hannah spent just enough time giving us instruction before letting us loose picking our paints and designs. She struck the perfect balance between allowing us to carry on with our project and being present to offer support and advice. The cups of teas/coffees and nibbles were much appreciated. All in all an excellent experience which I would not hesitate to recommend. "

Thelma reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"19th November what a fabulous day I had. Hannah is a great teacher and has plenty of good advice and tips on how to recycle your old furniture to look good (even my little chair) and is very patient. I have never painted or waxed furniture before (except paint walls) thoroughly enjoyed myself. The day day went so quick, chatting to other people what a lovely group that I was with. Learnt a lot about paint even sand paper, techniques how to paint successfully and no dragging of paint brush marks and the using of frog tape (great!!) I recommend everyone to have a go, when I retire next year I will give it another go. Loved next door Simion, amazing chap that does the upholstering "

Tread Softly responded:

"Aww thanks for leaving such a lovely review Thelma. It was lovely working with you and getting to meet you. I loved your two tone chair - it looked great! Hopefully you can use your new found skills and go made upcycling next year!! Thanks again for coming :) x"

Caroline Kenny reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"A great course for beginners or experienced. Hannah is very informative & delivered the workshop in a very relaxed way, making everyone feel at ease. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Nicole Murphy reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I really enjoyed the workshop. Hannah was so informative and patient and gave lots of great advice about getting the best results with the tape design. The time flew by."

Carolina reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I had a lovely time at my Box Workshop. I enjoyed learning about how to paint geometric shapes in furniture, I will definitely be applying the techniques to other pieces I have at home. Hannah was friendly, informative and helpful. The location of the workshop was inspiring. Recommend!"

Hannah reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"Oh we had such a fabulous morning learning furniture painting techniques and making a gorgeous box in the process. Hannah is a really great teacher, strikes the perfect balance of teaching and letting you give it a go. Loved all the little packages of everything we needed - as well as a superior choice of snacks!Definitely will be back for more!"

Cliff Broom reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"My second workshop with Hannah and this was just as enjoyable as the first. The box masterclass was fun and allowed us to focus on more challenging techniques. Hannah was her usual patient and helpful self!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Cliff! Thanks for coming back and I'm thrilled that you found doing this second workshop useful. Looking forward to seeing your masking tape designs now! Thanks so much for leaving a review :)"

Anne reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I had a great day, with Hannah, learning to upcycle a small table. From the very beginning Hannah was very welcoming and ensured that everyone in our small group was comfortable. We learned how to prepare our piece of furniture for upcycling, then how to apply paint or wax and how to produce a range of designs and finishes. All the materials we needed were provided and we also got advice on the best materials and equipment to buy for any projects we intended to complete at home. I would certainly recommend this course and Hannah as a tutor."

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Anne, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop :) thank you so much for coming and for that lovely review. It was fab meeting you and I loved your masking tape design! Hope you enjoy doing your other side tables now :)"

Helen reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I really enjoyed the box decorating workshop. Great tips and advice from Hannah and a fun way to spend the morning. I would definitely be interested in taking part in other future workshops."

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Helen, thanks so much! I loved your box design and can't wait to see your beautiful jewellery displayed in it. Thanks again for coming and it would be wonderful to see you at a future course :)"