Melanie's reviews
May 2023
Textiles class
A fun class full of useful tips, such as how to sew curves without the material puckering up and applying bias binding.
May 2023
Craft class
Hannah is really knowledgeable and patient, explaining all the different techniques that can be used to give different effects. I prefer to watch and then have a go later so I don't miss what is happening on the screen, so the video that is sent out after the course will be very useful.
Aug 2022
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
Irene is a great teacher and talked me through how to engrave an award plaque for my gamer husband. Really pleased with the finished article.
Aug 2022
Craft class
Chrissie, as always, was great at demonstrating the newest Cricut accessory. The press looks like it will simplify the process of iron-on and infusible ink and take the effort out of maintaining the required pressure.
Aug 2022
Craft class
Mask making at the Bolton store with my Grandson and Great Niece, they had a wonderful time, there were plenty of materials to choose from and they each came away with two masks.
Aug 2022
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
Another great sewing 1 to 1 at the Bolton store. Diane is a great teacher and I was really please with my first try at quilting.
Jul 2022
Craft class
The kit arrived with everything I needed to paint along with Holly, who was full of hints and tips (including how to fix a splash of paint so you would never know). Lots of fun and impressed with the result I managed to achieve.
Jul 2022
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
Artisan Dani showed me how to make a beautiful zipped bag. Really please with the result. Looking forward to my next class.
Jul 2022
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
Fabulous messy fun. A really enjoyable class, Amy was full of great advice and tips on getting the most out of the class. Looking forward to producing more original art at home.
Jul 2022
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
Another great class with Chrissie, this time making a clock using the offset feature and calibrating my machine to use the knife blade.
Jul 2022
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
Great first go. Diane showed me how to set up and thread the machine I have so I knew exactly what I was doing with it at home. Lots of hints and tips on different stitches and the best threads to use. I started to make a beach bag using fat quarters, which I am looking forward to finishing at home. I have several sessions booked and can't wait to see what I will make next.
Jul 2022
Craft class
Lots of fun. The Carol was very patient and explained everything several times as it took me a while to get it (as a complete beginner) and gave me all the tips I needed to finish off the project at home.
Jul 2022
Make Creative Jewellery at Home
Such a fun course. Fiddly, but well worth the effort. The tutor guided me on how to make a very pretty necklace, which received some lovely comments when I wore it to go out.
Jul 2022
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
A great session with Irene, who had some great tips on cake toppers and shortcuts in Design Space. Can't wait to have a go at the glitter shaker toppers.
Jul 2022
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
Another great session with Chrissie, learning how to use the foiling tool for some great effects.
Jun 2022
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
Chrissie is full of great hints and tips to get the most out of your machine and ideas for projects to try.
Jun 2022
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
Classes with Chrissie are always great. I have been using my Cricut for nearly a year now, but there is always more to learn.