Vanderhume reviews

22 May 22'

Kim reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Another fabulous workshop this time learning to weave. An amazing studio to learn new crafts with Alice who is extremely calm and and patient. Thank you Alice, can’t wait to join another workshop!"

17 May 22'

Susan reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Fun, engaging, and creative. I really enjoyed this weave workshop with Alice. I also liked how I could go at my own pace. You have the option to try several techniques or you can stick to one. Your choice! Thank you Alice. x"

26 Apr 22'

Anna reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Alice is a lovely relaxed tutor who has made the macrame workshop really engaging. As a complete beginner, you can walk away with your very own pot hanger - inspires you to make more!"

12 Apr 22'

Andrea reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I really enjoyed the day with Alice and two other participants. She made the weaving fun and was very patient. A super day out, creative and relaxing. Thank you."

2 Apr 22'

Angie reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"A wonderfully relaxing day . A small group of Weave learners in a peaceful inspirational setting. Thank you Alice for sharing your studio, and with your guidance we created a lovely piece of loom weave to keep. A lovely quiet time learning a craft that has been used in so many ways going back through history."

28 Mar 22'

Jo Harman reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Thank you Alice for such a lovely relaxing day. There was lots to learn but you had so much patience with us all. We were able to take time & make progress at our own pace and finally produced something wonderful to bring home. Fully recommend the experience."

3 Mar 22'

Rodie reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Lovely relaxing course . Went home and made some more pot hangers. Hooked. Alice was very informative and patient very enjoyable . May do other weaving courses with Alice also.?"

2 Mar 22'

Polly reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I had a lovely time on the day weaving workshop. It was relaxed and friendly, in a really nice environment, and Alice was an excellent teacher. I purchased a loom at the end and the workshop gave me everything I needed to get started on weaving at home and I have not stopped since!"

28 Feb 22'

Sonya reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"I had a lovely, calming afternoon learning macrame with Alice in her amazing studio. She was wonderfully patient and our small group were able to learn at our own pace. I completely recommend this workshop."

28 Feb 22'

Pat W. reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"I did the macrame course yesterday (February 2020) and I very much enjoyed it. Alice is a patient and supportive teacher. I m enthusiastically practicing my knots today - practice makes perfect, even for me - I am 75 and a bit slower than most of Alice's students, but I have been enthused by what I learned yesterday and I throughly recommend the course."

24 Jan 22'

Gitte reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I really enjoyed the introduction to frame loom weaving with Alice. I'm not a complete beginner, and Alice instead helped me 'crack the code' on weaving with multiple shuttles at a time. There was a lovely atmosphere, not least thanks to Alice who has such a calm way about her. She has a wonderful attitude to craft and to life and effortlessly combines the two. I highly recommend spending a day learning to weave."

24 Jan 22'

Viki reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"A wonderful way to spend the day! The studio is a warm space surrounded by Alice's work,books and looms which are so inspiring. As there are small numbers on the workshops, everyone can work at their own pace and without pressure and Alice is generous and passionate to share her knowledge and skills. Looking forward to the Macraeme workshop next!"

15 Nov 21'

Ana reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I absolutely loved this weaving workshop and would highly recommend it. It was really fun in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. We learnt the basics as well as several different techniques and how to work with different materials. The small class size was ideal, as everyone felt fully supported. Alice was very patient and let us do our thing, but was always there to help and provide advice and tips. She encouraged us to try out new things, which was very inspirational. A great day out on your own or with friends/family!"

14 Nov 21'

Ludo reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"I had been waiting for a face to face chance to learn a new skill. This was totally worth it. Alice is so patient and lets everyone learn at their own pace. There was no tension at all. I really loved the fact that it was a small group and she had time for everyone. I loved the experience 100%."

14 Nov 21'

Bonnie Mitchell reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"This was a really lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Alice is a wonderful teacher, and a very talented artist. I can’t wait to practise my new knotting skills. I also now have a beautiful handmade plant hanger to display in my lounge."

14 Nov 21'

Ana reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I attended this frame loom weaving workshop with Alice and it was fantastic! I enjoyed it like a kid, lots of excitement, choosing the colours, the textures, the artistic part of it, the learning of different techniques of weaving and all in one day! Highly recommended for yourself and if you want to share it with someone and spend the day out together. Thank you Alice for your patience and for sharing your knowledge with us xx PS I have a lovely piece of my creativity hanging on my wall thanks to your :)"

18 Oct 21'

Janet reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I really enjoyed this day-long course within the Hotwalls of Portsmouth. It felt very cosy despite a storm battering outside! It was great a learn the beginnings of weaving and to get to take a finished product home. I've even sourced different types of yarn so I can carry on, with the hope that practice makes perfect. I would recommend this course for anyone looking to start a new hobby."

17 Oct 21'

Philippa reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I really enjoyed the day, we learnt so much, Alice was a very good and patient tutor. It was lovely to go home with a completed piece of work."

2 Oct 21'

Deborah Bullen reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"What a fabulous day. I left the day with a finished piece of textile art! Alice is a great tutor. Being in her studio in the hot walls was a real treat lots of beautiful work to inspire. However Alice does nurture your own creativity and ideas. Thank you Alice I loved it looking forward to weaving more in the future."

11 Sep 21'

Karen Fraser reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"In person course today was a refresher for me, after not being able to continue at home due to health issues. Was lovely to be able to be shown how to do different designs/patterns I had done a while ago. Many thanks Alice, for a lovely productive day. Very pleased with my work."

2 Aug 21'

Harriet Coombs reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"I had SO much fun at this class! I saw Alice’s studio over a year ago and have been wanting to learn macrame for a long while. I didn’t want to do an online class and had a gift card for me birthday, Alice fitted me in quickly. The class was easy to follow and Alice was so helpful and supportive throughout. Absolutely recommend her for everything weaving and macrame based! She also has some beautiful pieces for sale. So proud of my work and thoroughly enjoyed my class! Absolutely recommend!!"

31 Jul 21'

Carol Hayden reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"This was a really relaxing way to learn the basics about weaving. Alice is clear in her instructions, well organised and patient. The setting at Hotwalls is ideal. The choice of wools to use was good fun. A great way to spend the day with my two daughter in laws."

25 Jul 21'

Patsy reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Having waiting since the first lockdown it was so good to attend the weaving workshop and well worth the wait. I would highly recommend it. Alice was very informative and an excellent teacher. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and absorbing day. With the added bonus that we all went home with a sample of are own weaving. I enjoyed the weaving workshop so much that I purchased a small loom but fear I will never be as good as Alice."

15 Jun 21'

Sharon reviewed: Live Online Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop with Posted Materials

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, fabulous way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon. Alice was excellent, so patient, online workshops must be quite a challenge especially for something so complicated. I cannot recommend it enough, will definitely do another."

9 Jun 21'

Caroline reviewed: Live Online Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop with Posted Materials

"Really enjoyed this online course and thoroughly recommend it as a beginners entrance into Macrame."