Zantium Studios Ltd reviews

Rowena reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Learnt new skills and met lovely people. Lovely setting. Will recommend. Thank you. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou so much, Rowena. Delighted to hear you enjoyed our course and will recommend us to your friends. Much appreciated."

Richie salter reviewed: Festive Willow Reindeer (1 day) in the Peak District

"we thoroughly enjoyed spending the day at Zantium studios, meeting yourselves and Anthony, our tutor for the day. who knew we could make reindeer!! we were delighted how everything was organised from emails, parking, drinks, lunch and snack provision. Anthony explained everything clearly and demonstrated how to make the reindeer step by step. a wonderful day with lots of laughs ..... and a reindeer each to come with! thank you so much for a wonderful day!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Richie. You were a super group and this is a delightful review! Hope your reindeer enjoy taking centre stage this Christmas."

Karen reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"Lovely day in a beautiful setting, informative tuition, easy work sheets and different ink mediums, lovely lunch and tea time cakes, plenty of tea breaks, really enjoyed the day and feel prepared to start my own projects."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" So glad you enjoyed your introduction to Calligraphy here at Zantium Studios. Thankyou for your positive feedback. There will be an extra flourish to your Christmas cards this year, I imagine! "

Alison Humphries reviewed: Stained Glass - Tealight Holders (1 day) in the Peak District

"This 1-day course provided a lovely introduction to stained glass and resulted in a very attractive tealight holder. Our tutor Kate was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable and carefully supervised cutting, grinding and soldering techniques. As always, hosts Alison and Peter were welcoming and provided a lovely environment and fabulous food! Thanks again "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Alison, for coming back for more and for leaving this wonderful review. Always a pleasure to have you on board. Enjoy your new skills and beautiful stained glass lantern."

Toni P reviewed: Willow Garden Structures (1 day) in the Peak District

"Excellent course with Antony. Very hands on and practical guidance to build a complete 6 foot garden obelisk. It was a great friendly and encouraging atmosphere. We also had time to make a dragonfly stake and a small snail stick. The venue is superb with lovely views, cosy studio and snacks ans hot drinks with sandwich lunch provided. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Toni, for this lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your day at Zantium Studios and are pleased with your willow creations. "

Diane Marshall reviewed: Willow Garden Structures (1 day) in the Peak District

"It was a very well run course. The hosts Alison and Peter were very welcoming and Eddie is an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed the experience "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Diane, Delighted you enjoyed this course and Eddie's excellent tuition. Hope to welcome you again sometime."

Janet freeman reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"What a beautiful location , surrounded by beautiful countryside ,I enjoyed the whole experience , the willow weaving was taught by Caroline, who was a excellent teacher, I was fortunate to have a small group of ladies all of whom produced lovely sculptures. I need also to mention the hosts were very welcoming, the studios smart and very clean , and the lunches were beautifully done , with home made cakes. Will definitely go again. Janet freeman. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou for this wonderful feedback. Your positive comments mean a lot to us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your course here. See you here again sometime..."

Sue Sharkie-Hurrell reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"The willow weaving course was excellent. Caroline's instruction and guidance was brilliant and Alison's hospitality at the venue was perfect. Thank you both. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou so much. I will pass on your kind words to our tutor, Caroline Gregson. She has been teaching here for many years and we are always amazed by what people create over the 2 day course. Enjoy you willow skills and your sculpture! "

Ali reviewed: Silversmithing - Rings & Bangles (1 day) in the Peak District

"A lovely friendy course , Kate was a great tutor and we had an amazing time making our rings and bangles and were very pleased with the end results. Also we had a warm welcome from the owners of the studio and they were lovely hosts of the course , with packed lunches , homemade cakes and drinks throughout the day. Would highly recommend to anyone and if we were on our holidays again in Derbyshire we would book another course. Thank you "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou Ali, for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you both on our Silversmithing Course last weekend and we're delighted you enjoyed the day so much. Top marks for creating such beautiful pieces. Enjoy showing off your new-found skills and handcrafted treasure!"

Vicky reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Excellent 2 days helped by the fabulous sunshine! The course was well run, allowing each to reach an almost completed sculpture. Alison provided wonderful hospitality keeping us all topped up with food and open access cafe area for snacks and beverages. Caroline was an experienced, calming influence when my creation was looking a disaster, the voice of reason and expertise!"

Christopher Kelly reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District

"Zantium Studios is set in a beautiful location which is made better by the welcome from Godfrey the peacock. Alison and Peter hosted the 2-day workshop beautifully; they are the loveliest people and were available for anything we needed. Ahead of attending the course Alison was on hand to answer all my questions and assured me that they could cater for my gluten free needs. The lunches were delicious as were the yummy snacks, teas and coffees. I attended the 2-day basket weaving class with Eddie Glew. The course lived up to all my expectations and more. Eddie is a great teacher and I couldn't recommend him and Zantium studios more highly."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Chris, for this wonderful, glowing review. Thankyou so much for joining us here at Zantium. It was a pleasure to have on the course...and my only regret is that I failed to get a photo of you departing by pushbike, with your beautiful big basket on the back! Enjoy your newfound skills and come back soon x"

Jilly Greig reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District

"Had been looking forward to doing a workshop with Eddy for ages, and was certainly not disappointed! I made a log basket and although not a total beginner felt lots of fine tunings shown by Eddy really helped me up my game. He was so patient and spotted little things I was doing that were not quite there yet, and helped me to work on the correct method to give a much better finish on my basket. Thanks Eddy i will definitely be back! Thanks also to our lovely hosts at the wonderful Zantium Studios, beautiful surroundings, including Godfrey the peacock! And the lovely lunches and snacks. Such a great experience all round. Would definitely recommend!!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou so much, Jilly. We feel very fortunate to have Eddie as a visiting tutor here at Zantium Studios. Delighted to hear the course hit the spot and you have plans for more willow weaving pursuits. I trust your wonderful basket will soon find its perfect home at your dream croft..."

Ruth reviewed: Silversmithing - Rings & Bangles (1 day) in the Peak District

"Delighted with my two new silver rings and can’t believe I made them myself! Kate our tutor was fantastic and it was interesting learning how to use all the different tools. Stunning venue with brilliant facilities and excellent catering. Would definitely recommend this workshop."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou so much, Ruth, for your kind words. Delighted to hear you enjoyed the workshop and the treasure you took home. I trust your jewellery has been much admired. I will pass on your positive feedback to Kate. Thankyou xx"

Dawn Lewis reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"The bookbinding course was a gift from my adult children and what a wonderful gift. The course was really informative and fun taken at a pace to suit everyone but a small enough group to make it feel very personal. Holly was a great teacher calm and positive. The setting was beautiful with lovely food and refreshments. I will definitely look for other courses at this venue"

Michael Crisp reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"The Craft Book Binding Course was excellent. Holly really knows her stuff and was really supportive all day long. The venue was excellent, the catering was outstanding. Would definitely go to another course there and would recommend it to everyone. 10 stars out of 10 Thank you again Michael Crisp"

Michael Crisp reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"I really enjoyed the whole day. Holly was excellent in her instructions which enabled me to produce a book of which I am very proud. She obviously knew her stuff and put it across very well for absolute beginners like me! I an inspired to continue with this craft into the future. The people at Zantium, Alison and Peter, looked after us very well and would recommend courses held there. Thank you again for a most enjoyable day."

H Loizou reviewed: Festive Willow Reindeer (1 day) in the Peak District

"Relaxing quiet fun, excellent tutor excellent location excellent hosts and food. Highly recommend."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou for this lovely review and the super photo you sent of your finished piece. Your reindeer looks wonderful! Hope he brings much Christmas sparkle to you and yours over the festive season."

Chris Davidson reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District

"A good tutor who could take a complete novice and equip them with the skills to take home a basket that they can be proud of. Fantastic environment to work in and brilliant hospitality from the owners of the studio. I left the course feeling "well chuffed" and three days later I'm still buzzing when I look at what I achieved!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Chris, for this great review. We feel very lucky to have Eddie Glew teach for us here at Zantium Studios. Congratulations on your willow weaving achievements - a basket to be proud of! There is nothing quite like the buzz of creating something new from scratch. Thanks for your kind words. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us."

Dawn reviewed: Mosaic School (5 days) in the Peak District

"My husband and I went to the one-day course last week (June 2021) as our 2019 Christmas present from our children. It was worth the wait and delays. The location is beautiful and immediately makes you feel welcome and relaxed. Alison and Peter are a joy to meet and so accommodating. Peter took our course and was knowledgeable, approachable and so friendly. We were excited to be learning a new craft and were not disappointed with the whole process. Our mosaic actually looks like a mosaic (with some issues as beginners) but definitely a mosaic! It was so lovely to bring home our creation and be able to share it with our children. We cannot thank Peter and Alison enough for the whole day and the welcome. We now have a little knowledge about mosaic making and are hoping to do more at home. I have already bought the tools and cannot wait!"

Myra Mannering reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"I really enjoyed our day in this creative haven near Wirksworth. The studio is well lit with plenty of natural light and the size of the course was a nice surprise, [small]. We soon became engrossed under Holly's expert tuition and I was very impressed by our output. Holly provided a good range of paper for our covers. The lunch and cake was of a lovely home baked standard. I so enjoyed my day."

Lucy reviewed: Willow Garden Structures (1 day) in the Peak District

"I had a wonderful time making a willow obelisk then dragonflies and willow wind spinners. Eddie was brilliant as a tutor - really helpful, patient and clear and also very encouraging! The setting was lovely and we were all made to feel very welcome and the food provided was delicious, especially the homemade brownies! Thank you for such a memorable day - I loved it!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

" Thankyou, Lucy, for this happy review. Glad to hear you had fun on the course...and liked my brownies (- I have finally discoverer the best recipe!) We are very lucky to have Eddie Glew teach here for us."

susan brownhill reviewed: Needle Felted Hares / Bunnies (1 day) in the Peak District

"I recently attended this course at zantium studios. What a brilliant time I had. The location was beautiful, the house was adorable and homely. Alison was so very welcoming. The course tutor, Von, was very nice and the class of 8 of us were all ladies, who were a great laugh. I learnt a lot on the course and came out with a lovely hare, which I am very proud of!. The lunch and cake, which Alison so beautifully made for us was absolutely delicious!. I definitely want to go back to zantium studios to learn more crafts. Thankyou to everyone involved in making my day there so special and great fun!"

Roma Gee reviewed: Mosaic (2 days) in the Peak District

"Everyone was so friendly and supportive of the group. An excellent weekend. The food was lovely too!"

Katie Murray reviewed: Mosaic (2 days) in the Peak District

"Very enjoyable course - lovely setting, great facilities/food, very friendly and helpful hosts/teachers and for a beginner I achieved far more than I expected with an ambitious mosaic. The display from the resident peacock on the first morning was an unexpected bonus!"

Helen Archer reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery (1 day) in the Peak District

"A fantastic course with a lovely group of fellow novices! Lori is a really good teacher, calm and patient with the ability to match the pace of the teaching so that no-one was waiting or feeling rushed. Venue is beautiful, and the weather was gorgeous which meant that we got to enjoy the stunning views over to Carsington reservoir in the sun trap of a garden. Lunch was excellent and afternoon cakes were scrummy. Thoroughly recommend Zantium and this course. I'm already planning what to do next. Thank you for a fun day"