Valley Craft Studio reviews

Karen reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Had a great day in the studio with Fiona. She was really welcoming and the studio was very comfortable and well equipped. Neither of us had done any mosaic before, yet produced lovely pieces of work. She was always there ready to help but also encouraged independent working and choices. We really had fun and I would highly recommend doing this day . "

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks so much for the lovely words Karen. It was great to meet you both and your pieces were fantastic x"

Isabella reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Booked this for my Mum who came back so pleased with what she had made, she had a wonderful time thank you! "

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"I’m so glad she liked it - she worked really hard and I think it shows. Her finished piece looked amazing 🤩"

Caroline Bates reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Lovely day, great facilties and materials, excellent instruction and advice."

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks Caroline. It was lovely to meet you. Your chicken mosaic was great - you worked really hard on it and I can’t wait to see the final, grouted, piece x"

Becky and Stevie reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"We had a great afternoon creating mosaic coasters with Fiona! She was knowledgeable, helpful and so easy to chat to as we all worked away. We were able to be as creative as we wanted and try out different techniques, types of tile and tools. We hadn’t quite finished when our session ended, but she was happy for us to stay and do the last bit before we left. We are excited to grout them at home and see our finished masterpieces! Thank you so much, we loved it 😊 "

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks very much for your review. It was lovely to meet and chat to you both. I would love to see your grouted mosaics once you have done them xx"

Ally reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"My best friends and I spent a day with the wonderful Fiona. We had a wonderful day, Fiona is a great teacher and it felt as though she has been our friends for years! Highly recommended this course."

Jenny reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"Lovely afternoon. Good fun learning how to make a mosaic. Would recommend."

Rozy reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"Fiona was welcoming, friendly, patient and encouraging. She thoroughly and clearly provided instruction then provided us with the space to experiment with the mosaic materials. She was immediately available to provide gentle advice/help if needed. Lots of laughter and delight. The environment was comfortable and spacious and tea and cake was provided. 100% recommend."

Jan reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Heavenly day. Fiona is kind and helpful, the studio is spacious and comfortable, everything you need is on hand. "

Kate Gilbert reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"I did this course yesterday and it was great. Fiona is very welcoming and it was a relaxing day. There are lots of tiles to chose from. You can make mosaics for indoors or outdoors. I would definitely recommend Fiona course. "

Michelle and Sienna Worn reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"A treat for my daughter and I - wonderful to be crafting alongside my daughter who was in the kind and attentive hands of Fiona. A wonderful studio full of inspiration, goodies and patience. Thank you for helping us make very happy memories. "

Sue Coltman reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"A friend and I booked together and found the day to be excellent in every respect. We were really pleased with our creations and found Fiona helpful, patient and great company. Appreciated hot drinks and cake too. There’s plenty of resources and a lovely venue. 10/10 ? We are going to return with friends "

Caroline reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"The mosaic course was leisurely and enjoyable. The studio was spacious and comfortable with refreshments and cake available. Fiona was friendly, patient and supportive providing a comprehensive range of materials and designs, although you're free to create your own coaster designs. Highly recommend."

Josephine reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"Two of us attended Fiona was very welcoming with offers of tea or coffee on arrival The explanation of what we would be doing and how to achieve was very clear and The choice of tiles was very good. Fiona was very supportive throughout with advice and encouragement and we would recommend this to anyone who wants to find out about making their own mosaics. Thank you Fiona and also for the recommendation of Oranges and Lemons for lunch which was very good."

Melanie Alexander reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"I booked my friend and I for A Day on the Tiles as a birthday treat, and we loved every minute. After welcoming us with cups of tea, Fiona explained the process of making a mosaic, how to keep us safe and gave us guidance on our designs. The studio pinboard of photographs provided plenty of inspiration; there were many colours of tile to choose from and the supply was plentiful. Fiona worked alongside us, and was available to give advice when needed. We enjoyed plenty of hot refreshments alongside carrot cake. We chose to grout our own creations at home, so Fiona provided us with the grout and a set of instructions. The whole experience with Fiona was relaxing and enjoyable, thoroughly recommend it!"

Karen and Graham Brett reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"What an excellent morning we had yesterday making mosaic coasters with Fiona. Fiona made us really welcome and the mosaic making was so relaxing. We have come home with grout ready to complete our coasters when completely dry and we feel really pleased with what we achieved."

Sheran reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Had an excellent day making a mosaic number plaque for my house with Fiona. Fantastic sunny studio, coffee and cake and friendly knowledgeable teacher. Highly recommend."

Georgina Sims reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"My mum, sister and I had a great day playing with tiles at Fiona’s. We had an ambitious plan to make some art for a new baby nursery including Elmer, the hungry caterpillar and a bear. Fiona had great advice and was hands on when needed. She let us stay an hour longer to finish off our pieces which was very much appreciated. A highly recommended day out."

Sue reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Fiona provided us with an enjoyable day’s crafting. She had put a lot of care into the preparation. She gave the right amount of advice while leaving us free to use our own ideas. We had hot drinks and cake and were able to have lunch in the garden. I was particularly impressed with her attention to safety issues with glass fragments."

Lucy Malcolm reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"My mother and I spent a lovely day learning how to make mosaics. Fiona is a patient and encouraging teacher and gave us lots of great tips which really helped us to make the most of the day. Nothing was too much trouble and refreshments were delicious and appreciated."

Julia Shoebridge reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"We had a warm welcome from Fiona, all 3 of us enjoyed our afternoon of mosaics. Fiona gave clear instructions & was attentive throughout. We each completed 2 coasters & were very happy with our creations. Many thanks to Fiona."

Tess Clark reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"We had a great day at the Valley Craft Studio making our mosaics. Very relaxing experience and Fiona has struck the perfect balance between helping the students and letting them enjoy the experience of learning something new. Endless cuppas and lovely cake too. Would highly recommend!"

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks for you glowing review Tessa. Your family of birds was beautiful today and I am looking forward to grouting it this week. It was lovely to meet you and your Mum - I had a great day with you both x"

Lisa Anderson reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"This was a thoroughly enjoyable day. A very experienced teacher with expert knowledge. I made a wonderful mosaic which I never thought I could do. I will definitely attend again and highly recommend this course."

Charlotte Fitzgerald reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"A fantastic day, concluding in a product I was really pleased with! Very gentle and helpful guidance and excellent hospitality from Fiona. I will be back! Thank you."

Sally-Anne Smith reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"I had a lovely day with my cousin she was over from France for a couple of days and wanted to do an activity and learn something she could take back to France with her she did extremely well. Fiona is very patient and a very competent teacher I would highly recommend this course. Fiona also had made a cake (which was delicious)."

Diane Perry reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"Had a lovely day cutting tiles and making a mosaic. Great tutor, really helpful and tea and cake lovely. Studio lovely spacious and bright and lots of materials to choose from. I would recommend this course highly. Great value for money too."