Feltworld - Creative Arts reviews

Lisa reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Creating for the non creative _ great fun, patient instructor and I'm hooked! Off to buy my inks etc loved it!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am so pleased that you are hooked, alcohol inks are such fun to learn and there are so many more techniques to learn! :-)"

Glen reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Excellent course. Barbara is really friendly and knowledgeable, and a great instructor. Learnt a lot and have found a new hobby. Plus, several completed pieces to take home."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you so much Glen, Your beautiful pictures will look fabulous when framed. Enjoy exploring the inks :-)."

Lenneke reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"My friend and I had a great creative day out. I didn’t really know how and what I was going to felt. But the material was all there with excellent teaching by Barbara. It was a very relaxed atmosphere, the other participants were lovely too. Also it was a very covid safe and clean space. I would happily book again."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a lovely day and I am happy that you enjoyed your creative day too, your two pictures looked brilliant and I look forward to seeing what you create next time :-) ."

Gwyn Birch reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Loved the Batik class on Saturday which was a gift from my daughter. We both took part and Barbara’s instructions were excellent (which is more than I can say about my unsteady hands). With Barbara’s help I was very pleased with my result and am keen to try out more at home. Thankyou Barbara for sharing you skill."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a lovely day and your unsteady hand did amazingly well , your large picture looked brilliant, with fabulous colours and style. It will look great framed, keep felting :-)"

Patricia Dimberline reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"I had a wonderful day with Barbara yesterday. I did a felt painting which should have been a sunset, with sea and mountain and a boat merrily floating along. Nope, after doing the rubbing this dragon appeared behind the moon, big wings, so we changed to Dragon Mountain with volcano of course and the sea a bit more wild and the boat was enhanced with freehand felting at the end. I enjoyed all the rubbing to get the fibres together, Barbara’s expertise helped me know when it was ready for the next stage. Not as hard as I thought. Will go again on Barbara’s course to see what I can achieve. Thank you Barbara."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I loved your creativity and going with the flow of the dragon lol Your pictures looked brilliant and it would be lovely to see it framed so I can add it to Craft Courses :-). Thank you for the fab review."

Gill B reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A very enjoyable way to spend a day. A really relaxed environment and great instruction and support from the course tutor."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am glad you had a lovely day. Loved your art work Gill, It will look fabulous framed."

Beth reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"My mother and i did this needle felting course and made a rat and a robin and had a wonderful time doing it! We had never tried it before but Barbara explained everything very well and was very friendly. She was very encouraging of creativity and worked with us to shape and form our animals. We were very impressed with our results, had a lovely time and we will definitely be returning to try something else!"

Tracey robinson reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Lovely days course. Lovely friendly instructor. Well taught with good advice."

Hollie reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Spent a lovely day learning the techniques required for batik. Barbara was really helpful and friendly. She gave us lots of hints and tips and helped where a couple of us were having difficulties. It was very easy to follow along with her guidance. Thank you Barbara :)"

Julia Tolley reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A very enjoyable and productive day. Barbara's knowledge and tips mean anyone can get something from the day. Her teaching style is very supportive of all levels of student. A thoroughly enjoyable day."

Nicky Pike reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A fantastic beginners course. Barbara is a very friendly and interesting teacher, clearly very knowledgable about Batik as well as lots of other crafts. At the beginning we found the technique challenging, and harder than it looked. After practice we all ended up with final pieces we were very pleased with. Thanks Barbara!"

Sue reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"What a lovely way to spend some time learning a new craft. Barbara let us choose what we would like to make in our half day class for beginners, she was very patient with us and we all went home happy with a recognisable felt animal!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Hi Sue, your needle felted mouse, penguin and robins were so cute. Well done and maybe a large hare next time :-) :-)!"

Frayne Bianchi reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"The alcohol ink day was completely absorbing. Barbara had everyone relaxed and over any hesitance quickly. We were shown a number of techniques to explore. Came away with the confidence and enthusiasm to jump in on my own. Would recommend this course, fun and a good introduction to alcohol inks."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"You picked up the techniques and ran with them and created some beautiful pieces of art,especially the glass bauble and the ceramic tile. Have fun exploring alcohol inks and I would love to see your creations sometime :-) . Best wishes"

jackie Rizzo reviewed: Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking

"Great workshop, thank you."

Heather Higgins reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Excellent content and tuition today on my course with Barbara, I feel far more confident now and I’m really pleased with both my practice and my finished pieces. Such a lovely enjoyable afternoon!"

James reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Barbara's wet felting workshop gave me an opportunity to be creative in a different medium. My wet felted landscape picture is now framed and hangs on a wall at home. It was good fun making the picture and was helped by clear instruction in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you James. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the feltmaking day. Your landscape picture looked fabulous in its frame. Regards Barbara"

Sheila Martin reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Fantastic introduction to Alcohol Ink Painting. So much information and technics all very well explained. Can’t wait to create more masterpieces at home. Thank you for the cake and Prosecco an added bonus."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Sheila, It was a pleasure to teach you , you have a lovely sense of colour and created some beautiful pictures. Hope to meet you again :-) ."

Michelle reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Fantastic day creating & playing with Inks. Learnt lots of tips & tricks & have lots of samples to take away. Rediscovered my creative Mojo & will carry on for many happy hours now. Thank you so much xx"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am so please that you have got in touch with your creative side again, you made some lovely pieces using the many techniques....time to play more now :-) ....how exciting and have fun :-)."

Gilly Haines reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Had a fabulous day ….. Barbara is a really good tutor …. Loved doing it … learnt a lot …. Really addictive…."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Gilly, It was great to teach you this fabulous art form. Your pictures are very powerful and show a great knowledge of colour and form. I look forward to seeing what you achieve with the alcohol inks in the future :-)."

Dave reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Alcohol inks is a fascinating art medium - quite different to watercolour or oil painting. It is great fun to use. The workshop included lots of techniques which Barbara demonstrated. She also gave us lots of time and material for us to experiment with for ourselves as well as offering encouragement and advice on our individual pieces. An excellent workshop. Thank you."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you , It was great to teach you Dave. Loved your use of colour mixing using the alcohol inks."

Jan hancock reviewed: Alcohol Ink Painting

"Fabulous, really interesting. I have had a wonderful day. Barbara is an excellent tutor. I have learnt alot today. I will definitely be attending another one of Barbaras courses. Cant wait."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you. I loved your pictures and I am excited to see what you do next with your alcohol inks. :-)"

Sharon Morris reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I attended a wet felting course. It was really enjoyable, informative and relaxed. Barbara was a great teacher and made it feel easy. I learnt a lot and produced a lovely picture that I am going to get framed. Thanks Barbara. I will be back!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sharon, It was a pleasure to teach you. Loved your design and use of merino and incorporating silks and hemp into your beautiful picture. Looking forward to seeing what else you create next time :-) .Best regards Barbara"

Lucy reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I had a really good time at this workshop. Barbara is very informative, with lots of tips and advice for the beginner felt maker. I made a scarf that I’m very proud of and will be wearing every chance I get."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Lucy, your scarf looked brilliant, well done. It will look fab with so many colours. I hope its the start of making many more creations in feltmaking :-))."

Diane reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I have just had a FANTASTIC day with Barbara learning to wet felt...and make a footstool! Absolutely absorbing from start to finish, Barbara is so knowledgeable and encouraging. The tea and cake were also lovely! I will definitely be back. Thankyou so much Barbara"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Arhh thank you so much Diane :-). It was all my pleasure as I had a great day teaching you. Your footstool looked beautiful and you picked up the techniques like a pro :-). Looking forward to your next creative adventure with me."

Sandra Webb reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A most enjoyable session learning how to create batik. Steady pace and about the right length to experience and try a new skill. What not to enjoy, I’d recommend giving it a go."