Vanessa's reviews
Apr 2024
Pottery class
I could have done with the template in the parcel. I was disappointed to only recieve a trinket dish lidded box and basic set of pens.
Jan 2024
Drawing class
This is the second class recently that it has not started on time. The last class started 20 minutes late. This class was rescheduled to start 2 hours after the actual start time, only informed 20 minutes after the class was supposed to have started. I now know these classes are unreliable.
Jan 2024
Daler-Rowney Wellbeing Mandala Acrylic Painting Workshop
Class was good pace, excellent tutor. The paints were a good choice, lots of tips given by tutor on how to use them. Have been wanting to know how to create these intricate designs for ages, I did not believe I could do them until this class.
Aug 2023
Painting class
Such a great lesson learnt so many new techniques and how to handle the tools and products. Highly recommended
Aug 2023
Painting class
The artisan was clear with hints and tips to get the best out of watercolours. The class was enjoyable and at a good pace.
Mar 2023
Beginner's Guide to Drawing with Pen and Ink
Really enjoyable class, the techniques we were taught were simple and effective. The Hobbycraft artist was very patient and knowledgable working at a slow pace to allow everyone to feel more confident. A truly great class would recommend to absolute beginners and those with more experience.
Mar 2023
Drawing class
I had such a lovely time, really relaxing. Loved all the tips and tricks to improve my skills
Nov 2022
Jewellery Making class
It was lovely, I did not realise that I would be able to use fimo as leather, I thought it would just have a leather effect texture so it was really great to learn new ways to use it.
Aug 2022
Craft class
The tutor has qualifications gained from the Glasgow School of Art, therefore, knows her stuff. Gave lots of safety before the actual pouring and tips on how to use this and other makers' resin.
Learnt a lot, she was very approachable, skilled and knowledgable, including how to spotlight herself, so we never lost sight of what she was doing.
Very exciting that we were sent items in the kit that aren't even in-store yet.
Mega pleased with the results, and the advice on what to do with the pieces, I feel confident enough to use acrylic again.
May 2022
Granny Square Blanket Crochet 6 Week Course
Brilliant class, the tutor was amazing, had loads of tips which made life easier. She was so welcoming, patient, informative and encouraging. The kit was a good kit, although the needles were plastic and broke very easily, the hook I would have preferred an ergonomic version and the pattern could have done with clear pictures for each square.
May 2022
Craft class
Brilliant workshop. The tutor was very knowledgeable and took us through the process in easy to follow step by step. This class is suitable for beginners and more established artists. Highly recommended.
Mar 2022
Painting class
Such a great instructor works step by step. Lots of tips on how to use different depths of colour and how to handle the brushes
Feb 2022
Drawing class
Lots of tips from qualified artist. Used techniques and pencils I wouldn't normally. Learnt so much very friendly tutor
Jan 2022
Craft class
Excellent tutor her explanations were very clear and did not mind redoing stitches to clarify. I would have preferred an easier kit with bigger holes in the aider although the kit was beautiful it was a tad too advanced for me, a beginner
Dec 2021
Craft class
Not the best tutor. It would have been better if we had been told about all the extra equipment needed
Nov 2021
Craft class
Inexperienced presenter although very charming. Relaxing crafting session. I learnt a top tip from my daughter I can pin the presenter by right clicking on their picture so if others chat the presenter does not disappear
Sep 2021
Craft class
Please train your presenters into how to spotlight themselves very distracting when other people speak as the presenter goes off screen. Would have liked to have been told to prime the wood before classand to have water and towel for brushes, and a paint pallet or include a pallet in kit. Very pleased with quality of kit and presenter she was very calm and knowledgeable
Aug 2021
Craft class
That was such a fantastic class. The tutor was clearly an artist in her own right, she was a very calm but assertive tutor that worked at a steady pace. The tutor highlighted herself to ensure when anyone else spoke I did not lose the picture of what she was demonstrating, which was just fantastic. The tutor alone would get 10 stars
Aug 2021
Painting class
The tutor showed some simple techniques to start me off with watercolours. I found the constant interruptions annoying because the tutor went off-screen. I would like the tutor to learn how to spotlight herself so that she remains on screen so that I can see what she has done. As lovely as the faces of the other participants were I would rather see the painting that I am working from