Annette Smyth reviews

Wendy Lewis reviewed: Powertex sculpted Highlander

"I have done three courses with Annette now- a dog, day of the dead lady and sumo lady. They are great fun to do. Annette is attentive, engaging and enthusiastic regarding powertex, and whilst she encourages you to do what you feel comfortable with in order to learn and achieve, she also steps in when you are not so confident. I always enjoy my creative days with her and always very pleased with the results!"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Wendy. Thank you so much for this fantastic review. I’m so glad you enjoy our creative adventures and the art pieces you take home Looking forward to our next adventure Ax"

Helen D reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I am so glad I found Annette, having attended a few courses now with her, she has been a pleasure, the day is very relaxed but very informative, Annette is very patient and takes you thru everything step by step, She is very knowledgeable & passionate about all the mediums, I cant wait to see her very soon for another course with lots of idea's"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Hi Helen Thank you for your kind review. Looking forward to our next workshop. Take care. Ax"

Rachael Seamer reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I cannot thank Annette enough for a wonderful, relaxing afternoon spent learning Powertex with my daughter. Annette is so patient, kind and knowledgable. No only did we pick up some great skills but came away with a beautiful piece of artwork. Thanks so much- we will definitely be back for more experiences."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Rachael Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you and the very talented Georgia and I look forward to working with you both again in the future. Ax"

Pam Howard reviewed: Powertex sculpted Highlander

"Annette is a very talented instructor who is very patient and happy to explain and is there to help if you get into difficulties. This is the 2nd full day that my friend Sue and I have done and we are planning our next. Always a warm welcome plenty of refreshments delivered by her lovely husband George."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review George and I can’t wait to welcome you back."

Debbie Brooks reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Annette is a fab tutor. It was lovely to spend the afternoon learning something new. Thanks for a great workshop, can't wait to get started, I have lots of ideas buzzing around in my head. Please thank George for the tea and cake!"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Debbie Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m really glad you had a great time. Give me a shout if you need any help in the future Ax"

sharon hart reviewed: Introduction to sculpting with Powertex stone art clay

"Had a fantastic afternoon here with the family as a birthday treat. Annette has the most amazing workspace with all her crafty creations in the room. Great course, great tutor and very much made to feel welcome. Drinks flowing all afternoon and even got a cake with candle in it for my birthday. Lovely. Highly recommended. Thank you Annette for a fabulous day."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Hi Sharon Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m glad you had a great birthday treat. It was fun working with you and your lovely family. Axx"

Anna Fitzpatrick reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"What an absolute delight spending the day with Annette. Her craft room is a magical wonderland of characters and art that she has created and she has even a storyline behind some of them. She was so calm and patient with me, gently guiding me with inspirations and cups of tea to making a lovely figurine that I'm so pleased with and proud of. I will gladly be recommending her to all and everyone. The dear friend who got me the voucher for my birthday and I are planning to go see her again and to come away inspired and buzzing again. She's a lovely,lovely skilled woman.See you soon Annette and thank you so very much for all you did. X P.S. You also get to have the company of her smashing dogs."

Samantha Jones reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpted figure/Angel/Masai

"Annette is a fabulous teacher. Very patient and explained everything really well. This is the third workshop I have done with her and each one has been brilliant. I'd recommend Powertex as a wonderful medium for anyone of any ability. I would say I'm rubbish at art but I've been delighted with all 3 pieces. Latest one a European figure, worth every penny and a super day. Great cake too!"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Thank you for your review Sam. I’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop and hopefully see you soon. Ax"

Dougy Reid reviewed: Introduction to sculpting with Powertex stone art clay

"This class was amazing. Annette is so friendly and welcoming and has a wealth of knowledge. I took my mum for her birthday and she really enjoyed herself in the relaxed and fun atmosphere. Annette was so helpful and lovely we really felt at home. Me and mum were so happy with our sculptures afterwards. We also had a cake for my mum's birthday with candles as well, which was such a thoughtful extra touch that meant a lot to us both. We are hoping to go again. Thanks so much Annette, you are wonderful."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Hi Dougy Thank you so much for your review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the class and your sculptures were brilliant. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Ax"

Glennis Hunt reviewed: Powertex Owl Wall Art

"Had a lovely day with Annette, it was great. I had never done anything like Powertex before and it was explained in every detail. I would recommend this course to anyone and I can assure them that they won’t be disappointed; and I will be doing it again. Thanks a million Annette"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your workshop and have been inspired to continue creating. Axx"

Nici Lilley reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Absolutely excellent class - loved it! Annette is a brilliant tutor, and has loads of bits and pieces to experiment with. I thoroughly recommend it."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. axx"

Kathryn reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Had a fantastic afternoon. Booked to do another one. Annette took everything at our pace and explained everything very well"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Thank you for your review Kathryn. Can't wait to make the gnome with you. Axx"

Caroline Robbins reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Annette is a beautiful tutor, full of knowledge and patience. She explains every little detail and you come away with a project to be proud of!"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the class axx"

Beth reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"This course gave me the chance to be messy and creative with a completely new craft, and I loved it! Annette is a wonderful tutor and such a creative soul, it was lovely spending the morning learning from her, seeing her work, and her studio space is very enviable!! I will definitely be doing more with Powertex in the future and recommend this workshop to anyone who just fancies being creative and making something unique!"

Charlotte Robinson reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I had a wonderful time on this introductory course. I attended knowing barely anything about powertex and with no firm idea about any designs i wanted to produce. Annette was wonderfully informative and the class split between instruction and practical was spot on. The atmosphere was great and there was loads of choice to make something really creative rather than making a prescribed design. I would heartily recommend."

Yvonne & Ian reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I would highly recommend going on this 'Introduction to Powertex' with Annette. She is such a wonderful tutor with so passionate about what she does. Thanks Annette for a fantastic workshop, we've come away with so many ideas and can't wait to get started - the possibilities are endless......."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Yvonne and Ian Thank you for your lovely review. I can’t wait to see your creations. Exciting. Axx"

Rena George reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpted figure/Angel/Masai

"I attended a 1 to 1 course with Annette recently and I had a wonderful, productive day. Because it was only the two of us, I was able to indulge my creativity and Annette was game for it and encouraged me to take my idea to the limit. She instinctively knew what my vision was and could suggest suitable materials and techniques that would bring out the best. I completed my sculptured figure of the Doge by the end of the day and I am ecstatic about him. I am keen to use this technique again. Annette has undoubtedly fired me up with new ideas."

Rachel Warrillow reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I had a lovely time on this workshop last Saturday. Annette is so welcoming and has a wonderful space in her studio with inspiration at every turn! She is so knowledgeable and passionate about her medium. The time flew by and I was really pleased with my finished piece."

Selina reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I cannot recommend this introductory course highly enough. Annette is generous with her time, knowledge and materials. I did not expect to achieve a completed piece in such a short amount of time. Beware this craft is highly addictive and I'm already excited to sign up to one of Annette's full workshops."

Krys Pietrecki reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Spent the morning doing the taster course. Annette is an excellent tutor, extremely knowledgeable and very generous with her time, materials and cake! The time flew, have come away inspired and keen to do more."

Jenny Wilks reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I really enjoyed this course. Despite arriving late Annette still guided me through the techniques required skilfully and I completed a dragonfly garden ornament during just a half day session. I was amazed at how it was possible to make something so presentable in such a short time and in a lovely purpose built room with lots of examples of Powertex creations for inspiration. I also came away with a basic Powertex kit for a reasonable price and am looking forward to make more outdoor ornaments. Thank you Annette."

Lisa Evans reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Great teacher, so engaging, absolutely loved the workshop and so pleased with the results, never felt at all rushed, had plenty of time to play with the materials and create something I'm proud of. Highly recommend but be warned, this medium is very addictive and you'll be wanting to come back and learn more, I know I am."

Elizabeth Harvey reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"Annette was absolutely lovely, patient & encouraging. The workshop was lots of fun & it was amazing to see what can be done with Powertex. Our creativity has been reignited & we've been inspired to play some more with Powertex!"

Sevren Anderson reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpted figure/Angel/Masai

"We had a wonderful day making Angel sculpture with Annette. She was an excellent tutor and made our workshop informative and fun. All 3 of our sculpture were truly stunning and we still can't believe we made them ourselves! I would recommend taking a workshop on Powertex to anyone and definitely with Annette."

Liz Ewing reviewed: Painting with Powertex

"Thank you for introducing us to a new and exciting medium. We had a great time creating relief plaques. The technique has inspired us. The instruction was excellent. Clear step by step guide demonstrating the technique. We are hooked. Brilliant. Liz, Claire, Jenny and Gill."