Wild Plant Paper CIC reviews

Robert Downing reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Riverside, Pontadawe

"We enjoyed a wonderful day of paper making from wild plants. Lowri & Beth, expertly took us through the process from foraging to pressing via cooking, forming, pressing, and drying the pulp into sheets, We now feel confident of being able to recreate the process at home. In addition to being first rate leader, our providers we really good company. First class setting, too."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thank you Robert for a lovely review! We enjoyed the day too! You got stuck in from the moment you arrived and were so enthusiastic. There was a great atmosphere and we loved your creations."

Jane Callaghan reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Excellent! Thankyou Bryan for a wonderfully informative, creative and fun day. It was lovely to play and experiment. You are an excellent host and the day was paced perfectly and it was such a pleasure to be outdoors working with found materials. Relaxing and joyful."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"So glad you enjoyed Jane - it was a good day!"

Marilyn reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Had a great day with Bryan and his helpful team. Very relaxing and informative. Learnt a lot about paper making with plants, and from recycled paper. The venue is delightful, rustic, with a flower nursery next to it. Tea, coffee and goodies at hand, though out the day if required. Took home different types of paper, and some heart shaped ones. No pressure, you could make as many or as little as you wanted. A really lovely course. Thank you team Bryan."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"It was great to meet you Marilyn. Glad you had a good day and thanks for your kind words. I’ve passed your comments on to Zoe and Andrew. All the best"

Debbie boucher reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"My daughter and I spent an enjoyable day with Bryan learning how to make paper. It was interesting and fun being creative. "

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"It was a great day - thanks Debbie!"

Ahushka Kolterman reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"A totally amazing day, thank you so much. "

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thank you Ahushka - a good day. See you soon to pick up your dried paper!"

Alison Haworth reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"An interesting day with Brian learning all about plant paper. He is full of information and knowledge. A great learning experience."

Anna reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Bryan was an amazing teacher. I’ve learnt so much about paper making, using both recycled paper and natural plant materials. We gathered some materials from the land, then made beautiful golden paper from straw, and lush green paper from giant sedge. Bryan kindly provided dried leaf and flower decorations. He is very knowledgable, answering all my questions about how I might be able to make paper stone age style, and summit farm is a really lovely communal venue. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in making paper in a way that is aligned with nature, and it was well worth my trip from Brighton to do :). Looking forward to making my comic out of natural inks and paper! "

Gilly reviewed: Make paper from autumn leaves

"This was a nice thing to do but you need to wrap up as it was mainly outside and cold in the room. There wasn’t quite enough to do so we finished early. Maybe Brian could have prepared a few more different materials as we only used leaves ( worked well) and bracken which he hadn’t tried before and which didn’t work so well. He’s obviously very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the day!"

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thanks Gilly for your review. Sorry for the miscommunication, there was some other material we could have used, I got the feeling people had done all that they wanted to! Lesson learned, I will check I have understood what people are feeling next time. All the best Bryan "

Daniel reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Today I joined the Wild Plant Paper full day session. I learned so much that I will be putting into practice immediately, I came home with a wonderful selection of paper that I made, and was given both the basic information and deeper science about making paper. The tutor was very knowledgable and friendly, and encouraged us all to try out new thingds. Would recommend to all budding artists, journal makers, scrap bookers, or those have a load of scrap paper they want to repurpose."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day!"

Liz Stewart reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Brilliant day, I learnt so much. Bryan is so knowledgeable and generous in sharing his tips and tricks to produce lovely papers. Thoroughly recommend."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thanks for your kind words Liz. I'm glad you enjoyed the day despite the weather! Good to have some shelter. I hope the paper is drying well. All the best."

Andrew reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Great introduction to the craft of paper making from Bryan - informative, entertaining and educational. Amazing what can be turned into paper!"

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thanks Andrew! I have cooked up some more Nigella after our experiment on Saturday - we can compare results next week sometime…"

Eva von Mantripp reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"We had an awesome experience. ✨️🙌💐 Bryan provided a wealth of knowledge, inspired us and drew our attention all day. It was introduced by a walk around the garden, demonstrations of what part of plants/weeds makes the strength paper needs. The picking of a weed, the breaking down process to to be able to use it, the scent when boiling it. Followed by the art, the joy and creativeness of producing paper from plants. It most certainly drew your whole soul! We will come again! The setting was an oasis in Gower, filled with inspiration that honours our Earthly resorces. Thank you, Bryan! "

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thank you Eva! We had a lovely day, and I look forward to seeing pictures of the Mustard plant paper you made. It was a lovely bright green!"

Ann reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Really enjoyed the experience, very interesting and came away with lots of lovely sheets of handmade paper! Perfect."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thanks Ann! I hope your plans for bespoke cards work out! Send me some photos. All the best Bryan"

Angela reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"A relaxed, fun and informative day. It is very much an outdoor experience so a good pair of boots is essential as is a good packed lunch! With Bryans's expert guidance I was thrilled to be able to make and take home my very own paper and possibly make my own at home too. "

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thanks Angela - it was a good day, if a bit chilly! All the best making some paper of your own."

Suzanne reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants - Summit Good

"Bryan is welcoming and very knowledgeable. The venue is rustic, with basic facilities, and the course was nearly all outdoors, so dress for all weathers and you'll be fine. I really enjoyed the course itself and have already made a small piece of plant paper at home. Very enjoyable course that will reconnect you with nature and creativity."

Wild Plant Paper CIC responded:

"Thanks for your kind review Suzanne. Let me know how your papermaking journey continues."