Coffee Break Silk Painting Workshop

Recent reviews of Coffee Break Silk Painting Workshop

• 5/5 from Claire Barrie, attended Oct 2026: Great workshop, very informative and great fun. I am no artist but the end result is amazing. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Stacey Gibb, attended Sep 2026: What a great class! Miu Shu was a great teacher. We had a lovely, relaxed time, learning and painting. This was followed by a delicious lunch at The Bank which was nice. We then headed back to frame our finished pictures. You also get a chance to buy kits to take home, which we did and cant wait to create some more lovely silk pictures. You do not need to be artistic to go to this class, Miu Shu will show you everything you need to know. A great find in Huntly. I will definitely be back.
• 5/5 from Allison Cross, attended Sep 2026: Really joined the experience of silk painting, Miu Shu was very welcoming and a great teacher. It was very relaxing and therapeutic in a calm environment with refreshments and cake. Took away new skills and look forward to painting my kit at home.
• 5/5 from Georgie Black, attended Sep 2026: I really enjoyed the class; it was very relaxed and I was pleased with my finished piece. Miu Shu is a friendly and informative tutor who kept us on track with our painting. Although it is a short session, we didn’t feel rushed. A good experience.
• 5/5 from Karen Mowat, attended Sep 2026: Had a wonderful time at the silk painting at Dean’s shortbread, Huntly. It was excellent to be taught by Mandy and enjoyed learning new art skills. A very pleasant, relaxed two hours. Thank you. Karen Mowat
• 5/5 from Eleanor Ritchie, attended Sep 2026: Just been to a beginner class and thoroughly enjoying it Very relaxed and no rush to finish Would recommend you give it a go
• 5/5 from Heather Cormack, attended Sep 2026: A surprise birthday gift for my sister, absolutely brilliant tutoring and informative highly recommend to everyone
• 5/5 from Dale Kordas, attended Sep 2026: I went with a friend total beginner, Mandy made us so welcome and at ease. We had a wonderful time and were able to take the finished card home. We are both hooked, thank you again Mandy
• 5/5 from Ann Peters, attended Sep 2026: Thank you so much Miu Shu for giving Ann, Fiona and myself the opportunity to visit your lovely studio and to take part in a class and to learn the skill involved in silk art. You are an excellent teacher! And a true artist. We learned a lot from you…not just about the art but also about having a positive outlook on life. We have our lovely pictures as souvenirs of a perfect experience. We will be back! Thank you.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2026: Fun few (approx 2.5) hours spent with an enthusiastic teacher. Learned so many techniques which we got to use on our final piece of work. Definately recommend going.
• 5/5 from Sandra Skelton, attended Sep 2026: Very informative, Mandy explained everything really well. Had a lovely relaxing time. Bought a kit for home as I enjoyed it so much.
• 5/5 from Sheila Forbes, attended Aug 2026: I had such an enjoyable day at the beginners silk painting workshop. Miu Shu was so welcoming and expertly (and with humour) guided us through the basic silk painting techniques. We then got a chance to practice our new found skills on a template of our choice. I was very pleased with my effort. Thanks to you Miu Shu.
• 5/5 from Hannah Rodway, attended Aug 2026: We had a great time and were all so happy with our cards. Very engaging tutor and we learned a lot in a short time. A lovely relaxing session and amazing value. We booked to come again to a different class - can't wait. The studio is a lovely, welcoming space and we enjoyed admiring Miu Shu's work too. Thank you
• 5/5 from Wendy Pickford, attended Aug 2026: A pre-birthday treat for our group of 4 - ages 50’s to late 80’s. We learnt a full set of technics and created a fantastic card each. The teacher was truly excellent and very helpful -and fun! We were at Dean’s and the atmosphere was totally relaxed, fun and creative. It was excellent fun and inspiring - I want to do more and learn more.
• 5/5 from Kate, attended Aug 2026: Absolutely loved this class! It was so good to sit and chat while creating a piece of art good enough (in my own opinion anyway) to put up on a wall! So relaxing and fun! Good to do with friends, would repeat!
• 5/5 from Aileen, attended Aug 2026: Super class. Very relaxed atmosphere. This class for complete beginners taught the basic skills of silk painting, how to use paintbrush, lighten or darken pure colours and mix colours using a colour chart. We chose a prepared template to paint a picture which was framed to use as a card or to display. Mandy (the teacher) was welcoming and skilled and put everyone at ease. I highly recommend this class. I loved my finished card.
• 5/5 from Jayne Hughes, attended Aug 2026: A beautiful space to be creative. Mandy is interesting and very entertaining making even the most non creative person (me) feel like a real artist A perfect, humorous, happy host. A very affordable workshop Thank you Mandy
• 5/5 from Connor Mutch, attended Aug 2026: The class was brilliant - and although it was like a private workshop - we could still see the benefits and the routine if it was a full class. We really liked the prepared tester card to trying techniques before moving onto our actual art piece. We also liked the nod to the marketing of buying a pack for your next two painting. Very well organised and we had a great time.
• 5/5 from Connie Prudden, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic atmosphere, both very relaxing and instructive. Will definitely be returning for more classes and coffees!
• 5/5 from Dorothy M Anderson, attended Aug 2026: I went along with a friend and I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of class. I expected it to last 45 minutes, however that was just the learning part. After that I got a chance to use the skills taught to paint a silk card. There were no time constraints - no pressure to finish. May return in the future to do a silk scarf.
• 5/5 from Kate Imlah, attended Aug 2026: I attended the beginner’s class which was a great experience from beginning to end. I immediately felt welcome and the instruction was clear and at a manageable pace. I would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Susan Amos, attended Aug 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed the painting session that was arranged for mums 94th birthday Great fun totally recommend
• 5/5 from Gillian Armstrong, attended Aug 2026: We had an amazing time and really enjoyed ourselves. Mandy was such a fun teacher and had lots of ‘banter’. There was no rush at all and you could spend as long as you liked completing your piece. Our craft group will definitely come again - what a lovely outing!
• 5/5 from Lynnette Hilditch, attended Aug 2026: Attended this class with two friends. We had a great demonstration of skills involved in silk painting and a practice lesson before we started on our actual card project. The teacher was adorable, calming and encouraging. We warmed to her right away and made a great card.
• 5/5 from Brenda Winchester, attended Aug 2026: The silk painting beginners workshop was a very enjoyable experience. Lasted longer than expected as you get time to finish your piece at your own pace which was great! Miu Shu was very knowledgeable and friendly which made it a relaxed experience. The coffee/refreshments option also is a great idea if you’re attending with a friend. I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something different to try.
• 5/5 from Nan Liu, attended Jul 2026: The kids and I had a great time. Miu was great explaining the techniques. Will definitely return.
• 5/5 from Jayne Hughes, attended Jul 2026: A wonderfully witty teacher that has faith that all of her students can produce a wonderful piece of art. Under her instruction that is true and easily achievable. A friendly atmosphere in a beautiful studio. Thank you we will certainly be back.
• 5/5 from Gail Duncan, attended Jul 2026: Enjoy the silk painting with my mum for her birthday. Lovely relaxing morning. Mandy was helpful, friendly and fun. Love my silk painting which now sits on my window sill.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Chalmers, attended Jul 2026: As ever Mandy was a joy to be with. Such a great teacher, who explains things so well. She is so good at putting people at ease and gives everyone the tools to produce beautiful silk painting even if it is their first time. I always thoroughly enjoy my sessions with Mandy at Deans made all the better by a wonderful lunch in the Deans restaurant
• 5/5 from Jolita, attended Jul 2026: We had the most wonderful experience celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary at Huntly Silk Painting Studio with our two daughters. It couldn’t have been a more special way to spend the day together as a family. Mandy is an incredibly kind, patient and talented artist who made us all feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. She created such a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere that even our girls felt confident to be creative and enjoy every minute. The workshop was beautifully organised, easy to follow, and so much fun. We left not only with our own unique silk paintings but also with precious family memories that we’ll treasure for years to come. It’s also such a lovely coincidence that we were celebrating our 12th anniversary while Mandy was celebrating one year of running her wonderful studio. Congratulations on your first anniversary! Wishing you many more successful years of inspiring people through your beautiful art. Thank you for making our special day even more memorable. We can’t recommend Huntly Silk Painting Studio highly enough and will definitely be back again!
• 5/5 from Lorrae Riddell Charlesworth, attended Jul 2026: We had a fantastic experience at Huntly Silk Painting today. It was a Birthday treat for my friend, we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much, we will return Mandy
• 5/5 from Diane Goldsworthy, attended Jul 2026: Mandy is a great teacher with a gentle sense of humour. Her calmness and positivity encourages the most anxious of participants A thoroughly enjoyable workshop with no pressure.
• 5/5 from Sandra Simpson, attended Jul 2026: Loved our class. Enjoyed the tutorial at the beginning showing how to create different effects. The teacher was knowledgeable and witty. Very much enjoyed our morning.
• 5/5 from Aileen Christie, attended Jul 2026: We had a lovely relaxed morning at the coffee break silk painting. Mandy is a wonderful, patient tutor and we all came home with a finished piece of a art that we are all very chuffed with.
• 5/5 from Alyson Wallace, attended Jul 2026: Really enjoyed this short workshop. Though self taught with silk painting there are gaps in my technique knowledge. This workshop covered 5 basic techniques and let us loose on a small project. I was very pleased with my results and its made me motivated to pick up my silk painting stuff again after 5 yr break! Well organised, very friendly and proficient teacher. Look forward to doing an advanced workshop soon.
• 5/5 from Norma Gray, attended Jun 2026: There were 7 of us all members of the Trefoil Guild which is part of the Guiding Association aged between mid 60s up to over 80.we all enjoyed the session and delighted with the finished cards we made. Mandy was great explaining what we were doing and helpful when we needed some help. It was the first time most of us had tried silk painting and we would try it again
• 5/5 from Paul Dillon, attended Jun 2026: we boooked a group of 10 people as an opportunity for some members of our art group to try something new. The studio is really nice and the atmosphere is very realxed. The instructor was lovely and very friendly and patient. We wll came away with a small piece of art that we could be proud of.
• 5/5 from Heather Stewart, attended May 2026: Really enjoyed picking up a paint brush again, well explained techniques lovely finished article
• 5/5 from Karen-Ann, attended Apr 2026: We loved this workshop! Mui Shu is a fantastic teacher and she made it such a welcoming, fun and informative session. We’d never done silk painting before and we are delighted with the results, so it just shows you what a great teacher she is! Very inspiring! Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back!
• 5/5 from Susan McIntyre, attended Apr 2026: I attended the class with a group of friends. Mandy was so knowledgeable about silk painting and demonstrated all the different techniques so well. I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the class. The atmosphere was friendly and fun. Would definitely recommend to a person who has never done silk painting class before. X
• 5/5 from Diane Goldsworthy, attended Apr 2026: Lovely, relaxing session. Mandy is a patient and good teacher going through the painting process one step at a time. A very pleasant session.
• 5/5 from Joyce, attended Apr 2026: We were given instruction on how to use the inks and were each given a kit which contained everything that we needed for our project. We were able to choose what we were going to do from a large selection of possible screen prints. Mui was great and explained everything clearly and circulated to give help or encouragement where needed. We were all busy working on our projects which were then mounted in a frame so that we could take them home and show them off
• 5/5 from Jenny Lantair, attended Apr 2026: Mandy was such a friendly and knowledgeable teacher. I learned a lot more than I expected about silk painting and the venue (her studio space) was very welcoming and relaxing. I'd happily recommend her classes to everyone.
• 5/5 from Shanette Wilson, attended Apr 2026: Was a great family activity. 3 generations all enjoyed it. Was very therapeutic and enjoyable afternoon. Mandy was a great teachee. Very knowledgable and patient. Will be back
• 5/5 from Denise McIntosh, attended Apr 2026: I had a lovely morning with my granddaughters learning silk painting with Miu Shu. Miu was very good at teaching us the different techniques of painting on silk. Our finished artwork is beautiful. We will definitely do it again.
• 5/5 from Phyllis Smart, attended Apr 2026: Really enjoyed the session. The tutor explained everything clearly and was very patient I am very pleased with my finished painting which I will hang on the wall. I have no hesitation in recommending the workshop to others and will definitely go back for another session and but a kit to work on at home
• 5/5 from Emma Lee, attended Mar 2026: Popped along to learn a new skill and ended up lucking out and got a 1-1 experience! It was so relaxed but such a great focus on making techniques easy to understand. Had alot of fun and will definitely be back!
• 5/5 from Moira Ross, attended Mar 2026: Very enjoyable session. Mandy gave clear instructions and guidance on the various techniques of silk painting. Delighted with the finished product. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Lesley Graham, attended Mar 2026: Took some family as I had enjoyed the experience before. Very relaxing experience for us.
• 5/5 from Victoria Macewen, attended Mar 2026: I had another fantastic session building on different skills. Had a lovely time. Many was great as usual.