Clare Cosens Designs reviews

Helen reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Brilliant morning learning this printing technique with Clare! I immediately felt at ease even though I was a complete novice at Gelli Plate Printing as Clare went out of her way to explain the process and repeat anything we hadn't grasped at first. I can highly recommend this workshop, thank you Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for recommending my workshop. I’m really pleased you felt at ease and enjoyed learning a new technique."

Rachel reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I completed the Gelli Plate Printing course with Clare yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A relaxed and fun atmosphere, great tuition & a generous supply of materials. Clare was very patient with me as I gained confidence with the technique. Can highly recommend!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop followed by your afternoon at the garden centre."

Vanessa reeves reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare was the perfect host and explained everything really clearly , there’s a lot more to making lampshades than I had originally thought , but so happy with the end result and it’s so great to take something away you’ve made yourself. Clare is very patient! Made the whole process feel easy , I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to have a good , the best £30 I’ve ever spent ."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks for sending pictures of your fabulous lampshades, I love to see the lampshades in situ. It was a joy to meet you both."

Caroline Kenny reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"A really fantastic course that I would highly recommend. Clare is very experienced & knowledgeable & a lovely friendly person. My daughter & I left with 2 beautiful light shades that we are really pleased with!!!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words. I’m really pleased you both enjoyed the workshop. Your finished lampshades looked amazing."

Anne H reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I attended the course with my daughter. Clare made us feel very welcome and relaxed immediately. She was a very enthusiastic and helpful teacher who made the process very easy and straightforward to follow, as well as explaining the potential variations and ways of developing the technique. We were hands on with tools and equipment quickly and came away with some really lovely prints. We also came out Fired up to try out gelli printing at home - we’ve bought the recommended equipment and have set it up to have a go next weekend - my daughter is enthused to produce and sell her own prints locally as notecards and postcards. Thankyou Clare for a fab morning ( and a happy, creative teen)"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m so pleased you both enjoyed the Gelli Plate printing workshop. Have a great weekend printing - I would love to see your results. Happy printing! Clare"

Rebecca reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Very good, practical course. Clare is patient and kind, listens carefully to what you want to achieve and gives excellent guidance. Really enjoyed it."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really glad that you enjoyed the Gelli Plate printing workshop. Many thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon Clare"

Jules reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare was absolutely brilliant - we had a fab time and loved the cool lampshades we made. Would definitely recommend this as a fun and relaxing treat activity!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked amazing!"

Irene Jones reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"The gelli printing workshop was really informative and enjoyable. The various techniques were clearly explained and demonstrated and Clare gave lots of support and advice when we tried the techniques ourselves. The workshop was well structured and also a lot of fun."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"So pleased you had fun Irene. It was a truly enjoyable day, with so many fantastic results!"

Rachel Davies reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This is my 4th workshop with Clare! I've enjoyed them so much. As always Clare sets up the workshop to progress through the lovely techniques seamlessly and ensuring that you have wonderful results to bring away. She supplied everything and added extra surprises this time as she knew I was repeating techniques. So I'm thrilled to have developed the transfer printing which worked so well and looked so unique. This is a perfect workshop to go to with a friend than go out for lunch! But equally, as it's a small number we all work around one table so if you were to go alone you would feel included. Thank you, Clare, I loved every minute."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for continuing to support my little business. I am really pleased I was able to show you new techniques even though you have attended this workshop many times before. Your image transfer prints look fantastic and I love the mixed media techniques you have used to develop these further."

Jane reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Just completed a day workshop with Clare. We are a group of artists with a range of knowledge about printing techniques. Clare pitched the day just right, was fantastic and there was a real focus and concentration as we got hands on. The day was brilliant and we had some amazing results. Would highly recommend"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words Jane. I’m really pleased that you had a good day. I agree, there was some amazing results! It was great to see how each of you developed your printing techniques to create such unique and individual results."

Helen Smith reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare gave us an excellent and inspiring workshop day, demonstrating the techniques very clearly. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am buzzing with ideas of things to try now!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed our Gelli plate printing workshop. Have fun exploring your ideas - happy printing!"

Shiralea Coldicott reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare delivered a full day workshop. She is clear, gives good instruction, provides examp,es, and is generous in sharing her techniques. Do this course if you want to dive into the never ending possibilities of gelli plate printing! Course is Cheap as chips too!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review my workshop. You are right, there is a never ending range of possibilities when it comes to Gelli Plate Printing - that’s why I love it!"

Susan Archer reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I had a great day on Clare 's Gelli printing workshop. She explained everything very well and provided us with some lovely items for us to experiment with. I am definitely going to continue as I achieved a few good prints and want to cary on. Thank you Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to review my workshop. I’m pleased you enjoyed the workshop, happy printing!"

Midge Murray reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This was something completely new and Clare explained everything brilliantly so maximum success could be achieved. She was encouraging and enthusiastic. I had the most amazing time and will definitely be doing more. Clare really knows her stuff and her own work is just gorgeous."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind works, it really means a lot. I am really pleased you had an amazing time. There were so many fantastic prints and all so unique. I had a great day!"

Kirsty Archer reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"A really enjoyable course exploring gelli printing which i'd never tried before. Clare explained everything clearly and provided lots of resources for us to experiment with. I came home with some pleasing prints and Its definitely given me the bug now to do more! Thank you Clare!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to review my workshop. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints were great, your image transfer prints were amazing!"

Jackie reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Loved the gelli plate printing workshop. Good fun and I learned lots. Clare was an excellent teacher, gave clear instructions and was generous with her knowledge. The small group meant we got lots of individual attention, support and advice throughout the session. My group was of mixed abilities ranging from complete beginners (me) to an art professional and we all enjoyed it equally. The materials supplied were of good quality. I left the session able to do the basic techniques on my own. I enjoyed it so much I immediately booked onto another workshop with Clare to learn more plate printing ideas and techniques. Thank you Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Hi, I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your prints looked fab, I particularly liked your negative prints with the Agapanthus. I look forward to meeting you again in the near future."

Natalie reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I am so glad I found Clare and her workshops. It made the perfect gift for my mum and we had a lovely morning experimenting and getting creative! Clare is a fantastic teacher, her demonstrations were integral to learning the process and really informative. You don’t need any prior skills just some enthusiasm and the ability to play! We are already planning when we can return for the lampshade workshop. I’m so excited to share this printing technique with my A Level students :) leaving feeling very inspired thanks to Clare and her wonderful work!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Hi Natalie, Many thanks for kind words. I’m really glad you both enjoyed the workshop. I hope to see you both again soon. Many thanks, Clare x"

Julie reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This gelli plate course is an absolute must for anyone interested in learning about the craft. Clare is so welcoming and explains the process very clearly. She offers excellent advice and encouragement, so it was perfect for beginners like me! I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend it. Thank you Clare for a most enjoyable morning! See you again soon! "

Julia Berkin reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"What a great way to spend a Saturday morning, learning a new skill with a small friendly group. Clare is an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher, and soon got us up to speed with the various techniques of Gelli plate printing, with plenty of tips on how to make your own stencils, from bits around the home & garden. I was amazed how quickly the group started to produce different styled prints. It was great to be able to experiment with different paints and techniques, with Clare on hand to help. I would definitely recommend this course & would love to attend again."

Hayley MATTHEWS reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I attended the gelli print course this morning, loved every minute of it. Clare certainly knows her stuff and explains each part of the process. Amazing value for money and I will certainly book another course with Clare.."

Julia reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I enjoyed Clare's printing course very much. She demonstrated the technique really clearly and had a good range of resources on hand for participants to use when creating their prints. The 2 hours went quickly and the course provided me with the knowledge and inspiration to continue using the technique at home. Thanks Clare."

Sue reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"An excellent way to spend a Saturday morning crafting with my in-laws. Clare is a fabulous teacher, patient, meticulous in detail, and gave us invaluable tips (as well as tea and cookies). I love my lampshade, and the fact that I made it makes it more special. Great value for money. Thanks Clare"

Emma reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Had a really lovely morning with Clare and my friend making lampshades. Clare was really patient and very informative. Plus we got to bring our bespoke lampshade home. Well worth the mone,y loved it, thanks so much ?"

Helen reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Really enjoyed the lampshade making course with Clare. Lovely couple of hours with friends, coffee and biscuits. Plus you get to take home your own lampshade."

Jill Glover reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Wow! what a great morning I had. No clue what to do before I got there. Clare had so many options for us to use. She showed us so much to generate our own thoughts. Once I got myself together with my thoughts, Clare helped me put my own slant on things. My piece was a Parisian type of theme with some text, now I can go home and have the inspiration to do something again. Clare is so friendly, helpful, kind, knowledgeable and wanted us to go home knowing that we could try something again at home on our own. Will definitely definitely being attending more of her workshops again. Thank you Clare for giving me the confidence I needed."