Zantium Studios Ltd reviews

Stephen Howard reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"We had a wonderful day making willow structures in a lovely peaceful garden. The atmosphere was very friendly from the moment we arrived. Rachel explained everything very clearly and then helped us all as needed as we built our structures. It was great to learn something new and to take our pieces home. The lunch and treats were superb and far better than you would expect to get on a course. All in all a fabulous day and we hope to come back for another course sometime."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Stephen, This is all so good to hear 😊 It was such a lovely day yesterday. You're welcome back any time! We are adding more course dates to our Zantium Studios programme as we go."

Sue Farmer reviewed: Stained Glass - Flowers (2 days) in the Peak District

"Really enjoyed this course, pace was comfortable and easily manageable. Tutor was clear and very informative. Have a new respect for Tiffany lampshade creators. Food and refreshments couldn’t have been better. Lovely location."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Sue, Your happy feedback is much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your time with us here at Zantium Studios. Best wishes Alison"

Alison reviewed: Stained Glass - Flowers (2 days) in the Peak District

"I had a wonderful two days making stain glass flowers with Kate. Very pleased with the flowers I made, thank you Kate for your shared knowledge and encouragement. Fantastic hospitality from Alison and Peter, we were made to feel very welcome."

Alison Morris reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"I loved doing the willow structure course at Zantium Studios. Eddie was a brilliant teacher, endlessly patient with us novices. I produced something I was proud of and will take pride of place in my garden. The studio is amazing. Alison was lovely and the food was delicious. Despite the weather I had a great time and met some lovely people. Highly recommend. "

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

"I completely enjoyed Eddie Glew's basket weaving course. The teaching and presentation were faultless, the location lovely. Opened my eyes to a whole new craft. I met some really nice people too. Thanks so much."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thank you for joining us over the past 2 days and for this glowing review. We really appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your new skills - and your wonderful basket, of course!"

Debbie wood reviewed: Willow Sculpture (1 day) in the Peak District

"A great setting and I was very welcomed and my tutor Caroline was very patient and helpful. I will be back x"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Debbie, This is such positive feedback and much appreciated. Hope to welcome you back to Zantium again soon. x Alison"

Carol Grant reviewed: Willow Sculpture (1 day) in the Peak District

"The course was great - the tutor was very helpful and the lunch was excellent (including home made cake). I thoroughly enjoyed the day - there were 7 of us in total which was a nice number and allowed Caroline to give us all the attention we needed to make great sculptures - would be interested in doing a 2 day course to try something a little more complicated! "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much Carol, You were a lovely group and what a great flock of hens (+ duck!) created. As Caroline mentioned, we offer a 2-day workshop in 'Willow Animal Sculpture' where you could produce a larger (4 legged) piece - or a pair of birds. Hope to welcome you back sometime. "

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

"My daughter Joanna and I had a wonderful day on our modern calligraphy course. Allie, our tutor, was excellent - she explained everything simply and it was easy to understand. We learned so much and are eager to put it into practice. Our hosts were a delight. Beautiful surroundings and lovely home cooked lunch and delicious cake in the afternoon. Can’t wait to arrange another course. "

Yvonne Abdul reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"I can highly recommend this one day course for beginners or anyone with a little experience of book binding. The day proceeded at a reasonable pace and I never felt rushed. There was plenty of choice when it came to materials for our books and Holly, our tutor was very calm and patient with everyone. We didn’t wait for anything when it came to refreshment breaks and the weather was just about good enough for us to sit outside and enjoy the wonderful surroundings and views. I really enjoyed the day and came home with a book that I was very happy with. I hope that I can return one day to experience another course like this. Thank you, Holly and Peter, who was a great host and provider of lunch and snacks."

Emma Hakes reviewed: Festive Willow Reindeer (1 day) in the Peak District

"Super workshop with a really helpful and knowledgeable tutor. Really enjoyed the day and despite it being very chilly and grey it was held in a great studio in beautiful surroundings."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed your day in the Zantium Studio. Hope your willow reindeer takes centre stage this Christmas! Thankyou for this lovely review 🦌"

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

"What a fantastic day! A great opportunity to try something new. Amazing support with a very patient Anthony who encouraged every step. I was very happy with my reindeer who has so far delighted my two grandchildren and will be on display over Christmas. A great location for a workshop, with delicious snacks and lunch. Thank you everyone. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"What a fantastic review! Thankyou, Jen, for your kind words and enthusiasm. So pleased you enjoyed your day with us here at Zantium Studios. May Mr Reindeer continue to entertain and delight!"

Ella reviewed: Stained Glass - Flowers (2 days) in the Peak District

"This course was amazing! Our tutor 'Lin' was friendly and knowledgeable - making every aspect a joy to learn! The hosts made you feel welcome from the beginning until the end of the day. Refreshments were available throughout with lunch and then mid-afternoon tea with homemade cake! I managed to come away with seven flowers which are nicely displayed on my kitchen windowsill! I'll definitely be booking another course at the idyllic Zantium Studios."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much, Ella. Your review is a delight to read! Hope to welcome you again soon. Enjoy your new found skills and beautiful flowers 🌷🌻🌼 "

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

"This is a fantastic introductory course to book binding. The tutor, Holly, explained and demonstrated everything thoroughly. The course was unrushed allowing everyone to progress at a steady pace. I'm happy with what I learned and feel confident in using and building upon the skills taught. The hospitality was also excellent, with plenty of hot drinks and snacks provided through the day, with a very nice lunch and homemade cake in the afternoon. Overall, thoroughly recommended!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Pete, for this lovely positive feedback, So glad you enjoyed your day at Zantium Studios. I will pass on your comments to Holly. Hope to welcome you again sometime. "

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

"Wonderful two days, fantastic hospitality, great location and very helpful and great tuition from Caroline"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"So glad you enjoyed the Willow Sculpture course. The deer you made looked superb! We hope it made a memorable gift experience (...certainly more exciting than another pair of socks!) I will pass your kind comments onto Caroline. "

Marianne reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"What a fabulous day. Excellent communication regarding the course beforehand and every detail had been thought about on the day. Great food and snacks available throughout the day. The tuition from Eddie was great, we all made fantastic obelisks and much more. Very relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be going back."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Marianne, for your super positive comments. Delighted you enjoyed your willow course with us here at Zantium."

Julie Johnson reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"I had an amazing day making the willow obelisk. Eddie, the course tutor, is a very talented and knowledgeable man who clearly has a passion for his craft. It was a memorable day in a wonderful setting one l want to repeat as soon as possible. I was made to feel very welcome. Excellent facilities, refreshments and lunch. Attention to detail second to none."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"A joy to receive your happy review. Thankyou so much for your warm words and enthusiasm. See you soon!"

Liz C reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"I had a really enjoyable day and came away with a beautiful book. The purpose built studio is a great working environment and the lunch was excellent!"

Lynn Bradley reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Rachel Evans (2 days) in the Peak District

"Excellent basket weaving course with Rachel Evans at Zantium studios. We had the option to make a basket of our choice and I'm really pleased with the basket I made due to Rachel's great tuition. Zantium studios is a lovely venue and Alison made us very welcome and provided lunch and refreshments throughout the day. I would thoroughly recommend this course. "

Fatima Robinson reviewed: Craft Bookbinding (1 day) in the Peak District

"The 1 day bookbinding course is fantastic! Our instructor Holly used her vast experience in bookbinding and restoration to create an informative and very well paced course. Thanks to Holly's clear instructions and encouragement, I went home with a hardcover note book to be proud of. As if the course itself wasn't enough, to do it at Zantium Studios was a joy. The views are stunning and Allison is a wonderful, warm and friendly host. Allison made sure we had everything we needed, from a wide selection of refreshments (available throughout the day), delicious handmade lunches and afternoon cakes. I'd definitely recommend this course, and will be looking to attend another course at Zantium in the future. Thank you for an amazing day. "

Linda Gallacher reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"Welcoming hosts, patient talented tutor. We were delighted with our creations at the end of the day. Loved the inquisitive chickens which added to our experience in a beautiful location"

Alison reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"We had a lovely day outdoors making obelisks. Anthony is very knowledgeable and engaging teacher. And thank you Alison for feeding us so well. My mother and I had an enjoyable day and wouldn't hesitate in recommending the course to others. Thank you again."

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

"A very well run course, led by a very enthusiastic tutor Allie. We learnt so much in one day, just can't wait to use it now. Lunch was provided by the host, which was delicious and made freshly for us. Great selection of fruit, biscuits and snacks should we be hungry. Even a home baked cake for the afternoon tea break! Would very much recommend the modern calligraphy course at Zantium Studios"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou, Tina, for this lovely review. We feel very fortunate to have Allie teaching for us here at Zantium Studios. Enjoy some time to yourself with pen-&-ink practice and your shiny new calligraphy set! "

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! "