Annette Rolston reviews

Ruth Cheesley reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Absolutely wonderful day with Annette learning all about linocutting! I had bought a kit and done a bit of experimenting myself but there's nothing that compares to sitting down with an artist and learning from their decades of experience. Annette is a fantastic teacher and really took the time to understand what I wanted to work on and the areas where I wanted to develop my skills. We had a great day focusing both on techniques and the all important lessons in how to get a good print when you've finished with the carving. I was able to make four small blocks for repeat printing on wrapping paper, and one larger block of a butterfly which we worked on for single prints. I loved being able to try different techniques like multi-layer prints which I wouldn't have come across otherwise, they came out really well! It was great to use her printing press which of course gives much better results than hand-pressing. Definitely recommend the course, Annette's knowledge is vast and she's incredibly helpful in pointing you towards tools, equipment and resources to ensure you can keep on printing when you get home!"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thanks Ruth. Am glad you enjoyed the workshop. Happy printing. "

Alison Choy reviewed: 2 day Linocut Printing Course

"I booked two separate days during my summer holiday and thoroughly enjoyed my course with Annette. I had experimented by myself beforehand, but Annette taught me lots of techniques and passed on invaluable advice about equipment, paper and inks. Time flew by as we chatted like old friends, but there was plenty of time for printing my designs and I left with several decent prints and the knowledge to continue when I get home. Highly recommended!"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Delighted to teach you through my experience and training. Enjoyed your company and look forward to seeing your future prints."

Hayley reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Absolutely loved this day course. I will definitely be booking more days in the future."

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Hayley It was a pleasure. Loved your print. Come back anytime and try another image using colour Regards from Annette "

Miriam reviewed: Linocut one-day workshop 3 students

"An excellent day. We really enjoyed the session and learnt so much. Annette was welcoming, patient and helpful. Thank you "

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou guys, come back anytime . Your dog Finn was very well behaved "

Debbie Southon reviewed: 2 day Linocut Printing Course

"The course exceeded my expectations in what I was able to achieve under the guidance of Annette. Her great depth of knowledge in this subject and helpful approach led to me achieving several Linocut prints on various materials. I would definitely recommend this course 😊"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Debbie "

Ashley reviewed: Linocut one day workshop for two

"Annette is a wonderful teacher who helped us step by step through the whole Lino process, as well as inspiring us through her amazing work. She made us feel really comfortable and as if we could ask her anything in the 7 hours of our session, and even giving us a tour around the studios. My partner and I are sixth form college students, so the work that we made in the session will be very useful in our coursework and portfolios. We learnt so much and the whole experience is definitely worth coming back for."

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Ashley. It was a pleasure to teach you and Tom. You both have talent and ambition and made bold choices. Well done. Look forward to seeing you again at our arts and crafts centre"

Barbara reviewed: Linocut one-day workshop 3 students

"All three of us enjoyed the lino cutting course very much. Annette was very kind and encouraging especially to my grandchildren who suffer with anxiety. We learnt a lot, and hope to go back for more tuition in the future.. Many, many thanks Annette, for going out and buying me reading glasses, when I found I'd forgotten mine, that was very thoughtful of you, and much appreciated."

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Barbara, it was a good workshop with you all. Look forward to teaching you again in the future. All the best Annette "

Angela Langrish-Smith reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"wonderful day. Learnt a lot, laughed a lot."

Jane B reviewed: Linocut one day workshop for two

"This was a birthday present for my partner and a gift to myself too! We are both trained art teachers and had taught printing in primary schools for many years, but had not done any lino printing for decades. Annette led a relaxed day, adapted to our choices and abilities, with very helpful suggestions and introduction of new skills, tools and techniques, and we were so absorbed we never even stopped for lunch. We left with two folders of about 10-12 prints each, and of course our blocks which we can use again."

Carol reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"An excellent course! I had a great day learning how to create my own print from start to finish. Annette is a knowledgeable and patient teacher who is able to pass on her wealth of experience in a calm and relaxed manner. I learned so much and am looking forward to developing my own skills from her excellent tuition. Highly recommend."

Samantha Fielder reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"I recently attended a days course of lino cutting and printing. Annette is an natural teacher who instantly made me feel comfortable and welcome. We started with a quick tour of design 21 studios which gave inspiration and set the right mood for the course. Annette helped me explore what I wanted to learn and take away from my experience. My day went all too quickly. I loved my finished piece and the process of getting there. Annette's passion and enthusiasm was infectious. Thank you. Sam Fielder"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Samantha I look forward to working with you again and developing another project of yours. You made a great print. Annette"

Louise reviewed: 2 day Linocut Printing Course

"Attended the 2 day course with a friend, what a fabulous time we have had! Annette is incredibly generous with her time, knowledge and materials. I would recommend the 2 days as we learnt so much and were able to attempt more ambitious projects by day two. We were able to try so many different tools and materials, I arrived a hobbiest and left a fully fledged print addict! The beauty of this course is that it's just one or two of you with Annette’s undivided attention and knowledge, for the duration - I must have asked a thousand questions….she's very patient and good fun so you will just have the best time!"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou. Good luck with purchasing your press Louise, let me know how it goes. And happy sewing Nicky of your lovely prints on linen to make into cushions"

Chris reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Attended a course with Annette, who gave excellent one to one tuition, with lots of knowledge and practical help with techniques. Learnt alot and really happy with the finished prints, very enjoyable. Thanks Annette!"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Absolute pleasure. I enjoyed teaching you a variety of techniques."

Ali Gamble reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Fantastic day with one to one teaching from Annette. She’s hugely knowledgable and very passionate about her craft. I learned so much in just one day and she’s given me the confidence to go off and start creating my own work. I can’t recommend this course highly enough."

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thank you Ali I hope that you continue to develop your printmaking.... keep up the good work. Annette"

Alison M Lennox reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"I had a wonderful day with Annette and was very pleased with what I took home. It was great to have all the attention rather than being in a bigger group where you might be struggling on on your own when someone else was being helped. it was a very friendly atmosphere in a lovely place and Annette and I chatted through the day, which was very nice. I learned an enormous amount in one day and lots of different techniques. Highly recommended."

Lynn Hands reviewed: 2 day Linocut Printing Course

"Just had a wonderful 2 day workshop with Annette. I was very lucky to have her undivided attention as shop was shut and the time fairly zoomed past. Very hands on teaching with lots of knowledge shared from how to hold tools and mark make to different ways to ink plates, where to go for equipment, websites to visit - the list goes on. I came home with a huge amount of prints on various papers and fabrics. I would certainly repeat the experience."

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Lynn. It was a pleasure to tutor you and great to be involved in the experimental progress of your printmaking. Keep it up! Regards from Annette"

Rick & Nancy Adams reviewed: 2 Day Linocut and Mixed Media Printmaking Course Using Fabric and Paper: for two people

"We enjoyed a very informative two days in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Having previously done a short course elsewhere, we just wanted to enhance the skills, but we learned techniques that we had never heard of and produced finished pieces that we were really proud of. It showed us that there is far more to linocut than we had previously thought. Would highly recommend and we hope to return again when we find time."

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou Nancy and Rick, do come back again to continue your knowledge and expertise. A really enjoyable two days. Regards from Annette"

Chris N reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"What a great day we had. We decided to have Mum and daughter day with a difference. Annette was great, showing us lots examples of different techniques before we decided what we wanted to try. Annette was happy to let us experiment and gave us her undivided attention. Her work is a great inspiration. Can heartily recommend as a great way to spend the day...and you never know you might find a new hobby."

Laura Davies reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"I had an absolutely wonderful time on the course with Annette! I felt immediately welcomed and so at home, designermakers21 is an absolutely fabulous place with so many artists and creators under one roof. The class runs with just 2 students so we were very well supported throughout the day and able to learn the skills of lino cutting quickly. Annette is a fabulous artist and her work is such an inspiration. Both myself and the other student were given the freedom to create exactly what we had wanted and I have come away with a selection of fantastic prints. The difficulty is choosing which to hang on my wall! We were taught a range of cutting and inking techniques and had a great time using the enormous press! I couldn't recommend the course more, or a visit to designermakers21 for that matter! Thank you so much for everything Annette!"

Jackie Everett reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"My daughter, husband and I spent the day learning how to lino cut with Annette. We had a fantastic time. Annette is a brilliant teacher (patient, kind, and great at giving just the right advice) and very skilled in lino cutting which means you learn fast and can create a successful plate and great prints all in a day. The venue is great too. I couldn't recommend this course highly enough. Thank you for a lovely day."

Tracey Halls reviewed: 2 day Linocut Printing Course

"I hadn’t had chance to do any Lino print making since college so when searching to find a course that was comprehensive and informal I was pleased to find this course. Annette the lady who runs the course is lovely and welcoming, with so much experience and a wealth of knowledge in print making and design I was able to discover my love of Lino printing all over again. The course is structured over two days with just two students so you are able to have one to one tutoring. Annette takes you through all of the different tools, inks fabrics, her beautiful studio is like an Aladdin’s cave full of lovely material and textiles so she encourages you to try out as many different ideas as you like. At the end of the two days you leave with your lovely creations wishing you had another two days! We were so well looked after by Annette and I and the other student left buzzing full of ideas, I cannot recommend this course enough and I fully intend on booking myself on further courses."

Melanie Freeman-pannett reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Bought this for my mums birthday present. Had a wonderful day learning how to make prints, so proud of mine ?. My mum says its her best birthday present ever. My teenage daughter came and enjoyed it a change from being glued to her phone. A really enjoyable day for everyone. Thank you ?"

Melanie Freeman-pannett reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Bought this for my mums birthday present. Had a wonderful day learning how to make prints, so proud of mine ?. My mum says its her best birthday present ever. My teenage daughter came and enjoyed it a change from being glued to her phone. A really enjoyable day for everyone. Thank you ?"

Yvonne reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"My son and I spent a wonder day with Annette on Sunday. She immediately put us at our ease and her warmth, enthusiasm and passion spilled over as she gave us a tour of the shop/studios at the beginning of our visit. We both really enjoyed the lino cut workshop and found the whole experience relaxing and rewarding. Her patience and kindness in helping us through the process from initial mark making and experimentation to inking up and trying out different ways to use the templates we'd made has really inspired me to go on and try it myself at home. I have never considered myself to be at all artistic, but with her expertise, guidance, reassurance and encouragement I now feel that I could produce something to be proud of. I can't wait to have a go."

Becky Thompson reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Annette is a fabulous teacher and shares her knowkedge and experience very generously for every lesson. She showed us a variety of styles and we were all able to create our own projects. I learnt that lino cutting is very versatile and that its normal for a cutting to take many hours. I would throroughly and wholeheartedly recomend this course if you fancy a fun day making prints."