Clare Cosens Designs reviews

Andrea Marren reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Excellent course. I really enjoyed it and came away with a lovely lampshade I now have up in my home. Clare was friendly, informative and very organised. She had great tips and time saving suggestions for us. It was a lovely way to spend a morning. Her studio was very inspiring so we were surrounded by her lovely work and examples. Thankyou"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Andrea for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon for our Gelli Printing workshop."

Sarah Gregory reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"A fabulous two hour course teaching me how to use my gel pad to make a lovely textured background with a botanical print aswell . Really enjoyed the morning . Clare has lots of tips to share , and she makes the course fun and informative "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Sarah. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop."

Janice Parker reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Excellent morning course with Clare. Small group numbers meant everyone got help and attention. Very good, clear instruction/information and plenty of materials provided. Everyone managed to produce some nice prints and I think we all enjoyed the experience. Very welcoming and encouraging. Would recommend - I will definitely be trying one of her other sessions."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Janice. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you again in the future."

Joy Bridle reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare was an excellent teacher, informative and encouraging. I can highly recommend and will certainly do another workshop with her. Thanks very much, Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Joy. Your prints looked fantastic!"

Hannah Rosborough reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Loved our Multi media course with Clare - really great workshop , Clare gave us great instruction, ideas and materials to create our pieces and very supportive and inspiring to get our creativity flowing. Will definitely love to return for more workshops with her in the future "

Alexandra Thomas reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Really enjoyed it. Clare explained everything very well and helped us put our compositions together. Lots of materials to use and techniques leant "

Debs reviewed: Experimental Gelli Printing Processes and Techniques with Clare Cosens

"Another great course with Clare. A lovely workshop space and everything well organised. Clare gives just the right balance between teaching, support and freedom to experiment with confidence. This wasn't the first course of Clare's I have been on, and every time she shares new and inspirational ideas! A fantastic way to spend a morning."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"It was lovely to see you again Debs. Thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and thank you for bringing your mixed media artwork with you, it's fantastic!"

Trisha Smith reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I really enjoyed my course and learnt a lot"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review."

Winny Fryer reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Brilliant. Clare could not have been more helpful, saves hours of trial and error"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Winny for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued support towards my little business. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and produced a variety of successful prints."

Tracy Radcliffe reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Clare is a fantastic tutor, she made us feel welcome and explained how to do Gelli Printing in a relaxed, friendly and easy way. Will definitely be booking more workshops. Highly recommended. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I am really pleased that you both enjoyed the workshop Tracy. Your prints looked fantastic, I loved your colour combinations! I hope to see you again in the near future."

Helen Taylor reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I had a really enjoyable time learning a new process I haven’t done before. Clare was an excellent tutor guiding me and the other students with her expertise in making the technique accessible to a beginner in Gelli printing. Her tuition has made me confident enough to try it at home. I will look out for other courses she has to offer and would certainly recommend her to friends and family."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop Helen. Your layered prints looked fantastic and I have enjoyed seeing how you have gone on to develop these further with your beautiful illustrations. I look forward to seeing you on another workshop in the future."

Carole reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Excellent course; Clare is an extremely knowledgeable, patient and inspiring tutor. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be attending another soon!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Carole for taking the time to leave a lovely review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the Image Transfer workshop and look forward to seeing you again soon for the Experimental Gelli printing workshop."

Nadine reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Definitely recommend this workshop, I had such a lovely morning with Clare, who is a brilliant teacher and the small group of ladies who were all so lovely. The session was ran well, well informed, and a lot of fun. The workshop itself was a lovely space to be in and we created some beautiful lampshades which was really satisfying. It's so nice to come away with a pice of work you made that looks great and you can definitely use at home. I loved it and really feel like I learnt a new craft. Thank you Clare. Oh and the tea & biscuits were an absolute treat. x. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Nadine for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic, great fabric choice, I really loved the bold colourful pattern!"

SusanBJ reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"In a lovely space for creating, we were given not only the means but also hints and tips on how to get a great finish on our lampshades. Clare is a great teacher and it was well worth the three hour round trip to participate in this course. Thanks Clare!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Susan for leaving a lovely review and for travelling all that way to attend the workshop. Please send me pictures of the big lampshades you are going to make. I would love to see them. Happy Making!"

Sally Jackson reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"This was my second course with Clare for lampshade making and was as superb as my first time. Clare is an excellent tutor, friendly, informative and explains everything in great detail and is most helpful. In fact I could just keep on attending her courses! My friend, Jenni, who accompanied me this time also found the course extremely fun and thoroughly enjoyed herself too. We left with beautiful shades with many thanks to Clare.😊"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Sally for coming to my workshop again and taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am really pleased that you both enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshades looked fantastic!"

Jayne M reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"An informative and fun couple of hours. Clare shared her knowledge and experience, allowing us to play and achieve satisfying progress and prints with this tricky image transfer technique, that none of us had been successful in achieving by ourselves. It was satisfying and I left with the confidence to play and try some more. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm so pleased to hear that you came away from my workshop with the confidence to try again at home. Your prints looked amazing, I loved the the combination of colours that you used. Feel free to send pictures of future prints, I love to see how people get on. Happy Printing!"

Tammy Nicholson reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Lovely small class so very inclusive and Claire was just lovely. Would highly recommend."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks for recommending my image transfer workshop. You prints looked fantastic!"

Donna reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I've got the gelli printing bug after achieving so much on this short course. Already signed up to another of Clare's workshops. Can't recommend enough!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Donna, that’s lovely to hear. I’m looking forward to sharing more Gelli printing techniques with you soon. Happy Printing!"

Lisa Rossetti reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop with Clare. She is a great facilitator, clear, patient and skilled. It was a most enjoyable creative experience which I’d definitely recommend. I now have some beautiful prints to work with in my journalling practice, or indeed frame and gift, of which I’m proud. Absolutely worth the money! Thank you, Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Lisa. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the workshop. I would love to see how you use your prints as part of your journalling, feel free to send some pictures. "

Jan reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Definitely five stars - very clear demonstration of the stages - lovely range of materials ready to use - Clare is a great teacher - very patient and encouraging - the morning flew by and I came away wanting to find out more about additional techniques."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Jan. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop, your prints looked fantastic!"

Anne W. reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare's Gelli Printing course was a gift from a friend and we both attended. What a fantastic gift! Even though I love art and craft I had never heard of Gelli printing before. It was all new and Clare was an amazing teacher, very patient and encouraging. She was also kind enough to allow me to return the next day to pick up a couple of prints that I'd inadvertently left behind. We're hoping to attend more of Clare's courses in future."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks for your kind words and I look forward to seeing your again in the near future."

Yvonne reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Alcohol Inks with Clare Cosens

"Had a great morning learning about alcohol inks and how they work with a gel plate. Clare is a lovely, friendly and knowledgeable tutor and I learned lots. Came away with some lovely prints and new ideas to try :) "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really glad that you enjoyed the workshop Yvonne. Have fun combining the Gelli printing techniques to develop your fabulous artwork. Happy Printing!"

Jill reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Alcohol Inks with Clare Cosens

"Clare has a wealth of knowledge and experience and uses these workshops to impart that to her students. Great first workshop, looking forward to attending more #AppetiteWhetted"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to review my Gelli printing workshop. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked fantastic! I hope to see you on another workshop in the near future."

Zoe Pritchard reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Fabulous workshop with Clare. Learnt so much today. Clare explains every step and then we worked ourselves. We will be back. Highly recommend "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the image transfer workshop. I hope to see you again in the near future."

Julia Ruxton reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"It was wonderful to have another course with Clare - she is an excellent teacher and full of inspiration. This is not a class where you come away with something that looks the same as everyone else's work - Clare guides you through her techniques and practice to help you build your own creation. In my case a bit of a struggle this time and I may well change the top layer of my piece, but I learned so much from the process. Clare's classes are small enough that she can give everyone help as needed and she provided such a wealth of different media to work with - it feels like going into a magical world for the morning. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop Julia. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your kind words mean the world to me. "