Feltworld - Creative Arts reviews

Mandy Jarvis reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Had a good day learning batik with hot wax and now proudly framed and displayed my picture to remind me of the fun I had and how Barbara was so helpful and had a positive outlook on my results!"

Carol bonfield reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"My 3rd course with Barbara and as enjoyable and informative as ever. I had never done batik before and Barbara was very helpful every step of the way but knowing when to step in without taking over. I will be back to try the advanced course. Loved it!"

Gilly Haines reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Loved today’s batik course!!! Lovely being out in the garden in the marquee in the rain!!! ?? Learned a lot from Barbara!!! Really pleased with what I’ve done and will definitely be coming back for more! Barbara is a very calm relaxed tutor and very helpful !!!"

Karen Smith reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Fabulous day very relaxed, informative, learnt a new skill batik with hot wax. Barbara is very helpful and attentive. Great cake too! Plenty of time to experiment and gain confidence in this technique, well paced course feel I’ve learnt a new skill …. Thank you! Will be back."

Justine Halifax reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"I attended the batik painting course with my teenage daughter and we had a fabulous time. Barbara was wonderful, very patient, very informative and very welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed learning the art of batik under her expert tuition and we would love to return to do other courses with her, including her alcohol inks course. I would highly recommend Barbara's courses."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you for the fabulous review Justine, I am so pleased that you and Milly enjoyed your day and created such lovely batik paintings. I will look forward to teaching you alcohol inks in the future :-) ."

Julie reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"We had a wonderful time making rabbits with Barbara on this course. A small group and everyone was so friendly, can’t remember when we laughed so much and had so much fun. Great day out, got more confidence to have a go at making more needle felted creations."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I'm so pleased that you had a great day :-) and you both made the cutest characterful bunnies ever lol. There is the more advanced needle felting armature technique to learn next. Keep creating. Barbara"

Felicity reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A fabulous morning spent making a lovely unicorn. Despite my ambitious ideas Barbara was helpful, friendly and enthusiastic. Thank you for a lovely morning!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you and well done for jumping in with both feet and creating an intermediate cute unicorn :-) . I do hope that you continue with needle felting. Barbara"

Amy Jones reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Excellent course. Lovely small group. Made to feel very welcome."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Amy. Your bird looked fabulous, I hope you get the needle felting bug and continue with needle felting. :-)"

Julie Willis reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A great day with an excellent tutor. Barbara provided all materials and guided us through the process. Really pleased with my first attempt at doing batik painting."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your batik picture of a parrot with attitude looked amazing :-), you have a great sense of colour too. I'd love to see a picture of it framed. Keep creating. Barbara"

Helen Bortolozzo reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Fabulous day batik painting with Barbara.Lovely lady who explained the technique really well. Wonderful experience.Thanks Barbara."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Helen, your scarfed lady was brilliant :-) and thank you for your framed picture, she looked even better. I was spurred me on to do a framing frenzy lol. Barbara"

Deborah Steele reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"I absolutely loved this day. I’ve been wanting to learn Batiq for years but it’s difficult to find a course. Barbara set up a wonderful day, with clear instructions and encouragement to help us make a beautiful picture to be framed. I really love this technique and will be practicing at home. I fully recommend this course."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am so happy that you enjoyed your day and love batik as I do :-) . Thank you so much for your lovely review, reviews like this make my job a joy. I will look forward to seeing your progress and new designs . Kind regards Barbara"

Andrea S reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A great day. Barbara created an excellent and friendly learning environment. Barbara gave clear instructions and guidance showing different techniques to use with the wax and dyes. I will be returning in the future to one of the courses she runs. Many thanks for your inspiration."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you for your encouraging lovely review Andrea. You created such fabulous batik paintings, maybe try one of your beautiful hare paintings from your book as well :-). Barbara"

Lisa Wright reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a fabulous morning with Barbara and the lovely ladies on the course! Made a hedgehog which I was so pleased with! So relaxing and is something I just might take up and do some more! So much fun."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you, it was a really lovely morning and your hedgehog is super cute. You must keep it up, you have the technique right ?x"

Jayne Prinold reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a lovely morning making a chicken in felt would recommend it thank you"

Sarah reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A great beginners course. Really enjoyed it. Very pleased with what I made. Thank you"

Diana Horrocks reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"Barbara was very welcoming and an excellent tutor. I had lots of fabrics and wool to choose from and ended up with a beautiful scarf."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your scarf looked fabulous, loved the colour choice and blending of your fibres :-) ."

Sophie reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Great day, I love the pieces I have made. Looking forward to framing them and putting them on my wall. Would do again."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am glad you enjoyed your day. You have a talent for design, I hope you find the time to do more art for yourself ;-) ."

Deborah Brough reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Batik picture making with my daughter. My results were much better- than I thought I could do - came away with a picture I will happily frame.......and would love to do something similar ..."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"I am so pleased that you and Sophie are pleased with your paintings. They will look great in a lovely frame."

Gail reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"This course was a gift from my daughters for Mothers Day. We spent a lovely morning making our felt creatures. Barbara is a very good & patient tutor, providing a relaxed atmosphere for us to create something nice to take away with us. Would like to return to make a felt picture."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you and your two daughters. Your cute animals are adorable:-). Hope to teach you and share the very exciting painting with wool techniques. Barbara :-)"

Charlotte reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had an amazing morning at Feltworld learning the basics of felting with Barbara. She is extremely knowlegable and really supportive helping you to achieve your desired outcome. Can't believe the result I managed to achieve in a morning. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone thinking about it. Will definitely be back to try something different."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"You took to the technique like a duck to water :-) . Looking forward to teaching you in the future. Maybe at my new Studio in Stafford!"

Natalie reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Barbara was a wonderful host and teacher. We had an excellent morning and have been suprised with how good the outcomes were! Tea and cake was a fabulous addition too! We will definitely return for another session."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely reviews :-) . Looking forward to sharing my skills and knowledge with you again. Barbara"

Jill Glover reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"I did this batik course on 17 September 2020. It was just wonderful. All equipment was available and thanks to Barbara I was able to make a beautiful batik first time. It is gorgeous and I will be framing it. Barbara is so friendly and relaxed with you to make you feel comfortable with the process. I would definitely promote her classes. A lovely light place to create your art. I can only thank her for her friendly manner, tips, tricks, and information."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you Jill. Your picture looks fabulous, well worth the wait during the lock down and Covid! :-) I hope you continue and I will look forward to seeing your future creations. B"

SARAH ROBINSON reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A lovely morning spent learning the basics of needle felting. Through Barbara‘s guidance, I managed to make a cute felt mouse and now feel inspired (and confident enough) to have a go on my own at another small creature. The session was very relaxed and enjoyable. Thank you :)"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sarah, you are a natural :-). Hope to meet you again for the next level/s. Barbara"

Maria Bunker reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I have followed Barbara for a couple of years and have wanted to do one of her workshop, which I finally got to do and wasn't disappointed. I took part in her wet felting bag workshop with two other ladies, who were also lovely. Barbara demonstrated each stage of the process and gave us individual attention as and when we needed it. This session was an all day one where lunch was included, and you definitely need the full day to complete the piece. I love my bag that I have made, and would thoroughly recommend this workshop. I travelled a distance to take part in this session and was not disappointed that I had. In fact I have no hesitation in attending another of Barbara's session and hope it isn't too long before I do so."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was a pleasure to finally meet you and teach you :-). Your bag looks fabulous and look forward to teaching you many more stages and techniques. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay visiting Penkridge and Cannock Chase."

Christine Nicholls reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A great ‘hands-on’ experience - wonderful guidance through the whole process of batik and would highly recommend. It was a very enjoyable day and really pleased with the resulting piece of work."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Christine. You and your sister Shiela created unique art works as complete beginners and they looked brilliant. I am looking forward to seeing your pieces framed :-) and teaching you in the future."