CG Crafts reviews

9 Oct 17'

Debs Steele reviewed: Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

"Earlier this year, I attended a two-hour encaustic art workshop at the National Bee Spring Convention. As I now wished to increase my skills, I booked a one to one, full-day course with Toni. What an excellent tutorial it turned out to be. When setting up the day, I requested specific techniques and themes to be covered (seascapes and Christmas cards). Toni not only covered these areas but also taught several techniques that I had not previously tried. A very pleasant, relaxed and skilled tutor, Toni makes learning new encaustic art skills fun, informative and hugely rewarding. I certainly hope to study more encaustic art skills with her in the future. I highly recommend her."

4 Oct 17'

paul clayton reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Great day out with Toni showing me silver clay skills. Useful and very helpful so could start doing it myself. show me different ways and techniques for me to try and build on which i recommend fully for people to try. toni gave a great time and skill to me on the day and with the clay was great price."

19 Sep 17'

Becky Bartlett reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"My mum booked this course for my 21st birthday and I attended with her and my grandma. We had a really great time and I was impressed with what I made - they really look so professional and has made me very interested in working more with this medium. Toni was very welcoming and gave clear, concise instructions. I would recommend this course 100%. Thank you for an awesome day."

19 Sep 17'

Jo Kendrick reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"What a fabulous day! We attended Toni's course for my daughter's 21st birthday as she's a keen crafter. I wasn't expecting to come away with so many lovely things - it's incredible how far this silver clay stretches. We had such a great time. Toni was incredibly knowledgeable and is a very talented lady. We will definitely back to do her other courses. Thank you for an amazing day Toni, LOVED it and wholeheartedly recommend this course."

7 Sep 17'

Victoria reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Toni made this a very enjoyable day and I made 3 pieces to take home. We had a great time, learning about silver clay and deciding on what to do on the day. Excellent fun! I'd recommend it to anyone."

7 Sep 17'

Victoria reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"As part of this year's summer school, I did another flamework course with Toni. We covered new techniques & I went home with several lovely beads, including a couple of adventurous fish beads with fins & tails. It was very enjoyable"

7 Sep 17'

Victoria reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"I'd learned welt-felting last year with Toni, which was excellent, so came back tot his year's summer school to try needle-felting. Another great experience. I learned how to create a 'picture' by needle-felting onto a felt background base, create a 3d decorative piece & how to make a felted animal. Lovely tips on how to finish animal or bird pieces. I enjoyed every minute."

4 Sep 17'

Lesley reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I had a lovely day in which I'd booked myself on a silver clay course, Toni is a brilliant teacher very relaxed atmosphere managed to make 3 pendants, I will definitely go back again."

3 Sep 17'

Kate reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I loved this course. It was well organised and Toni was knowledgable and friendly. She had everything in front of me ready to use so I could concentrate on being creative. She allowed me space to focus but was there when I needed any advice. Perfect. I managed to make lots of pieces from just 10g of clay. It felt magical when the silver began emerging after firing. Everyone I've shown is really impressed with my jewellery pieces! Highly recommended course!"

22 Jul 17'

karen hills reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"Had a very enjoyeble day at Abberton today, felting. Toni runs a very good class and being small and friendly you get the help you need. We came away with 3 items of needle felted pieces and a wet felted piece of fabric that we will make into a flower brooch. Thanks Toni From Karen and Mary"

2 Jul 17'

Teresa reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I had a lovely morning learning the art of flamework. Toni has wealth of knowledge, she makes you feel at ease, taking time to talk through each stage before you have a go! Can't wait to see how my beads have turned out, thanks for a fab day! Think I might need to go again!"

22 Feb 17'

Julie Barber-Forrest reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Had an excellent day with Toni on the Enamelling Improvers course. Toni is very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher and ensures you enjoy yourself. I came away with some lovely pieces and ideas for more."

25 Jan 17'

Kay Stewart reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed a course more than this!! Toni was so welcoming and made me feel so at ease. She's great at teaching her subject and it's obvious that she really enjoys doing what she does. All my questions were answered leaving me feeling confident to carry on doing this at home. I made an earring and necklace set and a little heart necklace all for the price of the course, and learned different techniques to use. I'm absolutely thrilled with what I made and will be going back to join in with an enameling course in the near future. Don't think about booking a course with Toni, just do it - you won't regret it!"

13 Nov 16'

Gayle Arthur reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I attended the Beginners Flamework Course with Toni this morning and I had such a lovely time! Toni is very informative and a clear and patient teacher. I would definately recommend this course to anyone who wanted to try their hand and something new and different. Thanks Toni!"

18 Oct 16'

Tony Nicoll reviewed: Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

"I have just a 1:1 half day course on encaustic art with Toni Peers. Having dabbled in this form of art some years ago I had a basic idea of what to do but this course provided an excellent reminder of the various techniques I had previously tried as well as teaching me some new ones. Very enjoyable and extremely well taught."

17 Sep 16'

Nicola Morse reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I found this course very informative and really enjoyed it. I learned several different enamelling techniques and managed to make three items in the time. Toni was very friendly and helpful and was there all of the time to guide us through what we wanted to achieve. I would thoroughly recommend this day course."

5 Sep 16'

Victoria reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"Having enjoyed last year's summer school, I was keen to attend this year's too. I did the beginner's flamework beads, to remember the basics & create some more lovely pieces, before trying the sculptured beads class in the afternoon. It was challenging & lots of fun (although my owl had wonky wings). Toni is fantastic & very patient with all our questions. I can't wait to do some more!"

5 Sep 16'

Victoria reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"I had a great time learning wet-felting, making a much-needed tea cosy (with a landscape design) & a gorgeous 3D pink & white rose, which I needle-felted into shape. I learned more about needle-felting & hope to create more at home. Toni is a fantastic teacher, always helping & encouraging you to enjoy the experience."

15 Aug 16'

Jules reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I did both the flamework beginners course and the sculpted animals flamework course as part of Toni's "Summer School" courses. I had a fantastic day and although I already know some of the basics I learnt so much and had great fun too! I would definitely recommend both courses as Toni is a fantastic teacher, very patient, explains things well and is happy to answer all your questions."

27 Jul 16'

Sue Hopkins reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"And I thought I was the most uncreative person in the world! However, the results from my wonderful afternoon with Toni were very impressive. That wasn't all down to me as Toni is a most competent teacher who was so encouraging and engaging that I couldn't fail to produce some lovely beads. The lesson was extremely well structured and it was very good to experience improvement as the lesson progressed. We started by making a simple bead and then moving through stages of making different shapes and patterns. In the end I felt that I really achieved something worthwhile both in the practical sense and also having a great time. Also, health and safety was taken very seriously. I can't wait to see my beads! Thank you, Toni!"

31 May 16'

Linda Bruce reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"The beads that I made a couple of weeks ago have just arrived. I am very pleased that they turned out so well, I thoroughly enjoyed my lesson and would highly recommend it to others."

29 May 16'

Emma reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"I really enjoyed this! At work I have to follow rules & regs and meet lots of deadlines, so it was great to do something so completely different. I haven't done anything arty since I was chucked off the O level course nearly 40 years ago, but I still managed to make myself a necklace and a pair of earrings. Toni was really knowledgeable and good company: I'd recommend this to anyone."

26 May 16'

Pete Kennedy reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I real enjoyed Toni Peer's silver class at Firstsite, Colchester. I found her approach very helpful, not too pushy but there to help when needed. Good facilities (which Toni has to lug about). Good examples and lots of gentle knowledgeable encouragement."

15 May 16'

Carolin R reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I did the silver clay course with Toni in the spring of this year. Silver clay crafts was something I had always wanted to try so, having received the course booking as a birthday present, I went along and had the most fantastic time! Toni was very welcoming and made sure we understood everything around the craft (which tools to use, why to do mock ups, firing, etc.) and gave us tips for doing it at home as well. I wanted to go with a friend, and Toni did the course just for the two of us on a date that suited us. We produced some really impressive jewellery and can only recommend Toni Peers as a teacher."

5 May 16'

Abida Khan reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"Spent a wonderful day learning wet felting with Toni. I finished three projects an iPad cover, a picture and the makings for a flower. Toni is warm and friendly and a wonderful teacher. Thank you Toni :)"