Denmark Farm Conservation Centre reviews

Louise Nadim reviewed: MANDALA PAINTING ~ Ancestors

"I enjoyed the course, it was well facilitated, the materials were good and the space and the welcome were excellent. I expected more time decorating our mandalas and being taught more about how to approach this detailed task. However, the sacred geometry and the construction of the shapes was very interesting and I don't regret spending time on it at all. Anne was a brilliant instructor and is very knowledgeable on many aspects of the spiritual nature of mandalas and related practices."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your considered review Louise. We are glad that you enjoyed the course. It was unfortunate that there was not as much time as intended for the painting aspects. I do hope that you can use it as a basis for ongoing exploration of the subject and find time to develop the painting too. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks for joining us and hope to see you again soon. Mara"

Kiara Dixey reviewed: Willow Weaving – Small Irish Potato Scib

"This was my first time making a basket and I came away very pleased at the end of the day having made a beautiful Irish Scib. Jane, our teacher, is lovely. She is calm and patient, and very clear in her guidance. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us for this course and your positive review. We're so pleased that you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again very soon. Mara"

Jackie hofmann reviewed: Willow Weaving – Small Irish Potato Scib

"Lovely atmosphere in a beautiful place. Jane welsh is a fantastic tutor who lets you go at your pace whilst keeping on track so you have a finished item to take home. Lots of lovely colours of willow so each basket is unique."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"We are delighted that you enjoyed this course and made a beautiful basket. Thank you for coming and for your lovely review. Mara"

Anne reviewed: Willow Sculpture ~ Weave a Wise Owl

"A very pleasant day spent creating an owl with an experienced and helpful tutor in a pleasant environment at Denmark Farm."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us for the owl weaving, Anne, and your positive comments. We're delighted you enjoyed the day and hope to see you again soon. "

John reviewed: Natural History Illustration ~ Seedheads

"What a lovely day spent drawing and painting with a bunch of lovely people. Claire is a great tutor and her artwork is so inspiring. Looking forward to the next one!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us John. We're delighted you enjoyed this course. Looking forward to seeing you for the next one. Mara"

Caroline reviewed: Natural History Illustration ~ Seedheads

"Tutor, location and coffee all great!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us Caroline. Hope to see you again very soon. Mara"

Al reviewed: Willow Weaving - Zarzo Basket

"Another wonderful day. Justine is an amazing tutor. I love my Zarzo basket. Thoroughly recommend this course and venue to anyone. Al"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for your positive review Al, Look forward to seeing you again very soon. Best wishes. Mara"

Bernie reviewed: Willow Weaving - Zarzo Basket

"We had a great day. Wonderful tutor, great venue . We thoroughly enjoyed the day and will come again."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you Bernie for joining us for the willow weaving course. It was a delight to meet you and we very much hope to see you again in September for the garden trug course. With best wishes. Mara"

Charlotte H reviewed: Re-wild Your Dad!

"Thank you so much to Mara and the team for making my husband’s Father’s Day so special. He and our 10 y/o daughter had such an amazing day. It really was perfect! They particularly loved learning about foraging and making their own tools, and the chance to explore your wonderful woodland. A perfect day!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your wonderful review. I will pass your kind words on to Ryan the tutor. We're delighted that your husband and daughter enjoyed re-wild your Dad and it was a nice surprise for Father's Day. You are most welcome to visit/ stay with us again soon. Mara"

Kath S reviewed: Willow Weaving – Small Irish Potato Scib

"i really enjoyed this course which was a birthday present. it was full-on and quite tiring but pleasantly so/ The tutor was great, really pleasant and helpful. She made sure we all left with a completed basket, mine turned out better than I expected and I'm very proud of it. A really good day in lovely surroundings, thank you."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your review Kath. We are delighted that you enjoyed your day and went away with a wonderful basket to be proud of. Hope to see you again soon. Mara "

Mara reviewed: Willow Weaving – Bowl Basket

"Fantastic tutor, great course and wonderful venue. Thank you I will come again! "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us and your positive review. We look forward to seeing you at Denmark Farm again very soon."

Andy Polkey reviewed: Willow Weaving – Oval Baskets

"Excellent course, clear guidance from a great tutor. I'm very pleased with my basket and feel confident to tackle more basket making at home"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us for this course Andy and your positive review. We're really pleased that you are now confident to continue basket making at home, however you will be welcome back for a refresher anytime. "

Mara reviewed: Imbolc Mandala Painting

"Anne holds the group space so beautifully imparting a sense of calm to one and all. She shares her deep understanding of sacred geometry and brilliant painting skills with gentle ease. I have done many of Anne's courses and will be back for more. Lovely to be in the natural environment at Denmark Farm too. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us and your positive review. We're delighted that you enjoyed this course and hope to see you again at Denmark Farm very soon. "

Jenny Shaw reviewed: Imbolc Mandala Painting

"Wonderful course, very inspirational and relaxing. Thoroughly recommend and will come definitely book more courses at Denmark Farm. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us and your positive review. We're delighted that you enjoyed this course and hope to see you again at Denmark Farm very soon. "

Jackie hofmann reviewed: Macramé ~ Plant Hanger

"Great course, very attentive tutor. Good venue with bright and airy classroom and plenty of space to work in. Really enjoyed the course and felt confident to have a go at home."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us and your positive review. We're delighted that you enjoyed this course and hope to see you again at Denmark Farm very soon. "

Mara reviewed: Macramé ~ Plant Hanger

"Alice is such a lovely tutor and great at sharing her macrame skills. The venue was wonderful as ever! Thanks"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us and your positive review. We're delighted that you enjoyed this course and hope to see you again at Denmark Farm very soon. "

Christine reviewed: Willow Weaving ~ Garden Trug

"Mara is a lovely host, friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed doing the willow weaving course. Set in a beautiful location. Would definitely do another course here, if they have another one I'd like to do... "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Wonderful to meet you Christine and thank you for coming to this course. Hope to see you again very soon at Denmark Farm. Mara"

Jackie Hofmann reviewed: Pyrography Basics – Woodland Winter Wonderland

"Did this course recently and it was fantastic. Never attempted it before but Claire explained everything so well and was there to help when we needed it. She also was very knowledgeable about the different types of wood to use and how to get some really good results. I will definitely be doing some more pyrography at home."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you Jackie, Very pleased that you enjoyed this workshop and now have the confidence to continue on your own at home. Look forward to seeing you on another event at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre very soon!"

Kiara Dixey reviewed: Pyrography Basics – Woodland Winter Wonderland

"I really enjoyed the course I took at Denmark Farm with Claire, learning how to do pyrography. It was well explained in a friendly relaxed atmosphere and everybody ended out with something lovely that they had made... beautiful pictures burned into wood using specialised equipment that was supplied by the teacher. I highly recommend this course."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your wonderful review Kiara. We are so pleased that you enjoyed this workshop and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful pyrography soon. Mara"

Chloe Purton reviewed: Felt Bags – (intermediate) - One day course

"Had a wonderful day, as usual when doing felting with Lorraine. Really pleased with my pink bag."

Rachel Auckland reviewed: Felt Bags – (intermediate) - One day course

"Lorraine showed us several examples of felt samples using a variety of different creative techniques and she demonstrated a couple of these. We were given all the materials and equipment necessary to have a go, and encouraged to experiment throughout the morning. One improvement I could suggest, in hindsight, is that we might have benefitted from a chance to 'show and tell' before going on to the afternoon session. (Some of us did this informally anyway, and I find it helpful.) After lunch we went on to design and create a bag or vessel. I struggled to complete my project in the timescale, but took home a very satisfying 'work in progress' and enough materials in my goody bag to finish it. Lorraine gave us all constructive feedback about our skills development and pointers for ways to continue to practice and improve our felting techniques. Her approach is very empowering and great fun."

The Snail of Happiness reviewed: Felt Bags – (intermediate) - One day course

"Another marvellous felting course, building on the skills already learned from Lorraine at Denmark Farm."

Blue Powell reviewed: Felt Bags – (intermediate) - One day course

"Today I have a lovely felt bag that incorporates both techniques I have used before and also some completely new to me. I started out yesterday with an idea of what I wanted and Lorraine (with unfailing generosity and patience braved my grandiose objectives and) helped me to successfully achieve it."

Ray, Sandra & Nathan Palmer reviewed: Introduction to Leathercraft: Making a Pouch

"very enjoyable very instructive good location all together a great day out"

Susan Martin reviewed: Felt Hat Making course (intermediate level)

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day and thrilled with the resulting hat. Lorraine's explanations were good and she was very encouraging as we worked. Learnt lots and have already taken my hat out to show crafty friends. Thanks"