Earthwise Ecoprints reviews

Katharine Sorensen reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"I'm usually a bit sceptical when I read rave reviews for things but in this instance I have to agree with the thanks and praise for this workshop as I think it is absolutely justified. Fiona made us all very welcome. Her teaching was well paced, and the ratio of tutor to attendees was ideal, affording sufficient individual support where needed. Time flew; I was delighted with the eco-prints and bound books that I took home with me (and have since been proudly showing to family and friends). I started the day as a complete novice, but ended feeling capable of continuing on my own at home. In summary it was fascinating and very enjoyable and I would highly recommend it!"

Camilla reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"My friend and I had a brilliant day eco-dyeing and book-binding with Fiona. She was very friendly and helpful and gave clear instructions. We achieved a lot in a single day and I would be very happy to do this course again. Fiona also gave us some printed sheets with instructions as to how to do eco-printing at home."

Jayne Towndrow reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"This is an absolutely super course with an ambitious but very exciting programme of activity. Just the right combination of things attendees do entirely for themselves and things that Fiona prepares for you. My fellow attendees were lovely, particularly Kathryn who had the kindest heart offering me a specific back cover she had selected for the Japanese stab bound book. Fiona is a great teacher, very patient; I tested her on that a bit because I kept losing my way with the stitching of the spines. I thought it excellent value and would enjoy doing similar over two days if Fiona chose to present such a course. If not, I might do this workshop again. I mean why not? It has a number of my absolutely favourite things - eco printing, eco printing and achieving blue, a coptic stitched notebook, Japanese stab binding and papers to bring home to use at home. Thank you, Fiona. "

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Jayne. It was such a pleasure teaching you and the group yesterday. I am so pleased you enjoyed it and it was worth your journey up from Slough. Developing more ideas for Ecoprint workshops next year so hope to see you again soon. Fiona x"

Liz reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"What a great course - Fiona was a calm and inspiring tutor and knew so much about her craft. I left with so many pieces of eco printing, 2 bound books and a wealth of inspiration to continue my journey in this new creative practice. Definitely recommend this to anyone!"

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Liz. It was really lovely spending a day printing and bookbinding with you. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. Keep printing it would be brilliant to print silk ribbons for your work xxx"

Ali Braybrooks reviewed: An Introduction to Ecoprinting

"Eco printing with Fiona was a fantastic workshop! We covered so much in the day and learnt lots of techniques and came away with lots of samples...a brilliant workshop! I travelled from Cornwall (8 hour trip!) and it was well worth it!"

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Liz. So pleased you enjoyed the day and I am humbled that you made such a long journey to attend. Now you’ve started your Ecoprint journey there will be no stopping you and I look forward to printing with you in Cornwall next year. xxxxx"

Fran McHenry reviewed: Ecoprinting- exploring the magic and alchemy

"Fiona was friendly, knowledgeable and a joy to be around. Lunch was provided and was homemade and delicious. The course was wow , so much hands on and lots and lots of samples to bring home. We had notes to bring home and Fiona was happy to answer any questions , she never made me feel silly for asking. I learnt so much and was inspired to try at home. I will be doing another Fiona course next year...I am so looking forward to sock eco dyeing . Thank you so much Fiona for a really great day "

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Fran. It was so lovely spending the day printing with you. You did so well and created some fabulous prints. So pleased you enjoyed it. "

Eva Stacey reviewed: Introduction to Ecoprinting

"Such an enjoyable day full of activities and new learning. Fiona was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and extremely patient with all of us! Thank you so much, very much recommended."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Eva. It was so nice to meet you and I was so thrilled that you felt it worth such a long journey. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching and seeing all the wonderful prints that were created. Fiona x"

Janet Maclean reviewed: Introduction to Ecoprinting

"It was a great course that was well structured and gave us the opportunity to try out printing on a range of materials. We were kept busy and I came away with a lot of samples that I will be able to use in future projects. Also thanks for the homemade cookies and lemon drizzle cake."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Janet and well done to your husband for buying you a fabulous gift! So pleased you enjoyed the day. I was so pleased with all the fabulous prints that were created but such a brilliant group. Fiona x"

Kate reviewed: Introduction to Ecoprinting

"A wonderful day spent learning the magical process of eco printing. Fiona's excellent teaching skills and sheer delight in her craft thoroughly enthused me - will definitely be trying this at home. An added bonus were the delicious home made biscuits and cake."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kate. It was so lovely to meet you and work with such a brilliant group on Saturday. I am pleased you were enthused by the Ecoprint process - it does come with an addictive warning!! Fiona x"

Helen Swain reviewed: Introduction to Ecoprinting

"This was a thoroughly enjoyable course. We packed so much into the 6 hours and learned lots of different printing techniques on various surfaces and fabrics. Fiona provided a clear and easy to follow step by step explanation for each technique and showed us what we could use to carry on ecoprinting ourselves at home if we wanted. No previous crafting or artistic experience was needed. The location was perfect with the tables well spaced and apart from the items Fiona asked us to bring, everything else was provided including a delicious lemon drizzle cake. Highly recommended."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Helen. It was lovely to meet you last Saturday and work with such a brilliant group. So pleased you enjoyed Ecoprinting- it is very addictive! Fiona x"

Chris Fielder reviewed: An Introduction to Ecoprinting

"A very full and interesting course. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and came away with lots of ideas and things to make."

Marion Cole reviewed: Introduction to Ecoprinting

"This was a fabulous introductory day to ecoprinting. Fiona was excellent combining the right amount of providing the information we needed to know with practical printing on paper and fabric and we all came away with some lovely projects made during the day. I can’t quite believe how she managed to pack so much in. I thoroughly enjoyed the session and will be looking out for more sessions in the spring when they start again."

Catriona Havard reviewed: Ecoprinting- Beyond the Basics. Ecoprint with Natural Dyes.

"I loved the course. Fiona gets the right mixture between teaching the theory different chemical elements of eco printing and being able to actually get hands on experience. Its the second course of Fiona's I have been on and I would go to more of her workshops so I totally recommend if you are interested in eco printing."

Teresa Trangmar reviewed: Introduction to Ecoprinting

"What a fantastic day doing the 'Introduction to Eco Printing' with Fiona on Oct 2nd. Fiona taught us so much, about the different methods of eco printing, how different leaves and flowers worked with the different processes. I came home with a lovely wide range of prints on paper, wool and linen printed up in differing colours and styles. I am buzzing with ideas on how to use and develop what I learned and created on the day. Fiona's enthusiasm is infectious and she is a great teacher and covers a huge amount in one day. Also - The venue is lovely - the reading rooms are easy to get to and there is ample parking, lots of space inside as well. Fiona's cake and biscuits were great too! I thoroughly recommend this course with Fiona, you will have fun and learn an awful lot!"

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Teresa. It was really lovely to meet you and share the magical process of Ecoprint with you. So pleased you enjoyed it. xxx"

Helen Walkington reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"A superb day course which I took with my husband. I'm really pleased with all the cards, papers and three books I produced. Fiona is such a brilliant teacher, the venue is fantastic and everyone else on the course (some had done eco printing before and some hadn't) were friendly and enthusiastic. A really beautiful day. This is my second day course on eco-printing with Fiona and I'll be back for more!"

Pippa Highfield reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"If you are looking for a fast-paced ecoprint workshop to learn lots of new skills, this is for you. Everything was really well organised, which meant that we sped through lots of different techniques. I was exhausted by the end of the day, but happy I'd been able to get such a comprehensive grounding in ecoprinting. Great value for money."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Pippa. Great to meet you. So pleased you enjoyed the workshop."

Tricia Lucas-Clarke reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"I'm feeling accomplished after taking the ecoprinting workshop. It was a busy day with with lots of activities to do and techniques well explained. I came home with a pile of prints and two finished note books that I hand stitched together on the day. Everything was provided and set in great location with outside space and parking. I can highly recommend this course."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you Tricia. So lovely to have you at the workshop. So pleased you enjoyed it."

Helen Walkington reviewed: An Introduction to Ecoprinting

"A stunning day course with a huge number of outputs on paper and fabrics of all types. Such a delightful insight into plant materials and their incredible properties. Fantastic pace to the day and a stellar teacher. Thank you so much."

Vanessa Harris reviewed: An Introduction to Ecoprinting

"What a fabulous day, we accomplished a huge amount and learnt a great deal from Fiona who was brilliant and knowledgeable. I came away very satisfied with what we had achieved and couldn't wait to show off my creations! Would recommend this to anyone."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Vanessa. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. See you soon x"

Dr Zoe Walkington reviewed: An Introduction to Ecoprinting

"This was such a fun day and we made loads of different prints on both paper and Fabric. This is a very satisfying craft and Fiona made it fun, fast paced but also taught us a lot throughout the day. We were amazed by the end of the day with what we had made! I highly recommend this course. Good for both arty and not so arty people alike. The work has a magical quality to it and you then have lots of fabric to make other things from to take home. A fab day."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Zoe. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day and have started to get hooked on this fabulous craft!!"