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Ella Trickett reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"A great course I really enjoyed it. I am a total beginner just wanting to give it a go and see if I was capable and I was! I made a lovely pair of heart earrings and a dragonfly pendant. George our tutor was fab, so welcoming and friendly and I felt as ease even though I was a total beginner. I would highly recommend this course. Thank you for a fab day."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"It was so lovely to meet you Ella. Thank you for such a lovely review and do get in touch if you need any help or advice. George"

Peter and Margaret reviewed: Willow garden structures at Cowshed Creative, the Lake District near Windermere

"Hannah is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher with a huge knowledge of her subject. The whole day was a very enjoyable experience and we are delighted with our willow tipi structures."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Lovely to meet you both and thanks Peter and Margaret for such a nice review. I will pass on your comments to Hannah."

Nisha Postlethwaite reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"Jo Dix is a an excellent teacher and very knowledgeable jeweller and stepped us through the whole process of Silver Clay, and the creative possibilities with the medium - well organised. Very happy with the day. The venue was lovely, a very warm welcome and lovely lunch from George. In light of the challenging health and safety around Covid 19, every care and precaution was taken by both the venue owner and teacher. Highly recommend the course and venue"

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Nisha - lovely to meet you and good luck with your jewellery business, Nishahalo - it looks great"

Mandy Graham reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"Fantastic day, couldn’t have been better. Food was delicious x"

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Lovely to meet you and Emily. Thanks for such positive comments and hope to see you again."

Jane Shaw reviewed: Bead and Wire jewellery: a Cowshed Creative workshop, in the Lake District National Park near Kendal and Windermere

"As an experienced silver smith just taking up making again after a long break I found this course a useful aid to help me re engage with the stages of making. I really enjoyed making the spinner ring and found the tutor Amanda to be very patient and helpful, showing how easy the whole process of making a spinning ring can be, and the endless design possibilities that there are. The Cowshed was was a really nice venue for the course and so tranquil and George was so accommodating with coffee and the food was superb! And the barn was so warm as the day was rather cool. I had a wonderful day and would definitely come on another course."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks for such lovely comments Jane. Great to meet you and hope to see you again."

Lisa Wilton reviewed: Natural Christmas Wreaths at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Kendal

"The cowshed was lovely. Loved making my first wreath and found it interesting to learn what you can do. Teas and coffees all good and the cakes were amazing. Met some lovely people. Will be doing more classes in the future here. Finding the place and parking were easy."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Lisa for such positive feedback. Great to meet you and Bill and hope to see you again."

Gwen Harrison reviewed: Natural Christmas Wreaths at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Kendal

"The wreath-making workshop was brilliant. The place itself is wonderful, in a lovely converted barn in the most beautiful countryside, with a log burning stove to keep us warm. And Belinda and George were so friendly and helpful - it was great fun. What's more, George had gone to such efforts to make the most delicious vegan mince pies and cakes. A thoroughly enjoyable experience which I'd heartily recommend to anyone."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Gwen for such great feedback. Lovely to meet you and hope to see you again."

Lucy Nelson reviewed: Natural Christmas Wreaths at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Kendal

"A real treat. Best craft workshop I’ve been on - exceptional - 5* all round. Belinda and George gave us just the right amount of high quality teaching and support in a really friendly and focussed atmosphere so I think we surprised ourselves with what we made. The setting and studio barn are exceptionally beautiful. 5* for drinks and cakes too. I was given this workshop as a present and went home feeling as if I’d been given 3 presents - the workshop, the skill and the wreath! Thank you to George and Belinda."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks so much Lucy. We feel quite overwhelmed by such amazing feedback!"

susan landon reviewed: Willow garden structures at Cowshed Creative, the Lake District near Windermere

"A brilliant course. Hazel is a great teacher, she explains things clearly and thoroughly and has wonderful examples. She could interest and cope with all abilities, knows so much about felt, gave lots of inspiration and had amazing books about felt. The Cowshed is a lovely space, the fire was lit, lots of homemade delicious food including gluten free yummies. In all I felt very looked after and thoroughly enjoyed the day, just ace, totally recommend."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Sue. I've passed all your lovely comments on to Hazel. So impressed by the stunning work everyone made. Hope to see you again."

Alison Leith reviewed: Abstract Landscape with Award Winning Artist Catherine MacDiarmid at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District

"Absolutely loved the venue - gorgeous Barn with huge logburner. George made us feel very welcome and provided some excellent lunch and a wide variety of dessert and homemade cakes."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks for such lovely comments. Hope to see you again."

Sue Astbury reviewed: Abstract Landscape with Award Winning Artist Catherine MacDiarmid at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District

"Really enjoyed this course. Catherine was a great tutor, providing lots of guidance and encouragement. The venue was a lovely building, good location, but a little cramped for the activities. Food provided was generous and very tasty. Overall good value for money."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Sue for such positive feedback. You are right, we will definitely increase the table space for painting activities next time and provide some easels. Hope to see you again."

Heather Mather reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"A wonderful day. Jo is an excellent teacher who guided us all through the use of silver clay with plenty of detail and useful tips. She has endless patience and supported everyone to develop their own ideas. I was delighted with the pieces I made and would recommend every aspect of both the workshop and venue. We had a lovely lunch sitting in the beautiful sunshine, I will certainly go again."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Heather for lovely comments. I will pass them on to Jo. Look forward to seeing you again."

Joan reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"What a lovely day we had. Wonderful views! Excellent lunch. And a very good teacher. We all came home with beautiful pieces of silver jewellery. Jo had time and patience with everyone. Joan"

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Lovely to meet you Joan and thanks for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again."

Rosie Hancock reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"A perfect and wonderful way to spend a day with like minded people. The setting was wonderful and the weather was glorious. I think I was glad I’d put a little thought into my creation but still felt like I couldn’t commit when the time came to it! Not sure whether I’d gone with too many ideas and going with a more clueless approach would have been better(?). Love the fact we left the session with a finished piece. Nothing seemed too much bother for Jo. She worked around the group expertly supporting everyone. I enjoyed the explanations she gave around how to work with the clay, why things would and wouldn’t work. The session ran over expected time but this didn’t seem an issue. No feeling of being rushed. Obviously there was a little time pressure as we couldn’t stay all day and night! Although I didn’t need it, Jo provided a sort of after-course service to help people get their desired finished for pieces. I thought this was an exceptional service from a tutor. Definitely inspired to do some more creating of my own. Would look into doing another silver clay knowing what I know now! Have booked another course for this summer at The Cowshed already!"

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks so much for such detailed feedback. I have passed your lovely comments on to Jo and look forward to seeing you again."

Annabel williams reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

"Stunning location, inspiring and relaxing. Jo is an excellent teacher, she made it very easy for us all to produce great pieces. George is a great host and she looked after us with the most amazing healthy lunch plus fabulous cake! Highly recommend Cowshed Creative as a location and Jo Dix as a teacher. Will definitely go again."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comments Annabel. Look forward to seeing you again."

Catherine Amor reviewed: Bead and Wire jewellery: a Cowshed Creative workshop, in the Lake District National Park near Kendal and Windermere

"This course was a fantastic experience. My reasons for choosing this course: 1. I already knew Amanda as a tutor and wanted to work with her again. She is patient, talented and very well organised. I like her as a person and really admire her work. I'm not naturally crafty but I knew she would ensure I made a lovely ring. 2. George's barn is such a beautiful place. It has been so well renovated and the scenic surroundings make it a joy to visit. George went to great lengths to cater for my allergies and the food was delicious. She was so attentive, making teas and coffees and ensuring we were all comfortable. 3. It was a great opportunity to make a ring with my son (age 23). The day was his birthday present and he wanted to make a ring for his partner. I knew it would be a friendly environment and a small enough group for us all to chat and enjoy each others company. We had a wonderful day and I would definitely do it again."