Granary Creative Arts Centre reviews

Frances reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"Signed myself and my mum up for this course and we had such a great day. Kezia was a fantastic teacher whose passion for the craft shone through. I achieved far more than I thought I’d be able to and this was most definitely due to Kezia’s calm and encouraging instruction. Highly recommend! "

Steve Chipps reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"The course with Kezia was fantastic. She gave excellent tuition in the skill of stone carving, and as you worked she walked around and gave advice. The best thing however she didn't interfere with your idea, she was interested to see how your carving developed, and how your vision, especially the 3D aspect, grew as you carved. I would recommend this course 100%. Thanks Kezia from myself and my wife Sarah for a great day. "

Jon Grove reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"A really enjoyable session - Kezia provided exactly the right blend of tuition and guidance (and cake!), together with letting us just get on with our projects. I felt my choice of subject was quite ambitious, but I came away with something I was very happy with. All in all, a brilliant (and very dusty) day!"

Rich and Willow reviewed: Copper Sculpting workshop: Chasing & Repousse

"A thoroughly enjoyable day in a perfect setting. Plenty of coffee and cake and lots of interesting craft and conversation. Highly recommended! "

Lianne reviewed: Copper Sculpting workshop: Chasing & Repousse

"We absolutely loved the course! 3 of us went and it was exactly the type of course that suits us - a lovely welcoming tutor, a stunning location, being shown the basics then left to your own devices to let the copper decide what it wants to be. Already recommend to 3 people to try out. "

Lou Collis reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"We booked this course as a last min Christmas present to ourselves. We thought it would be a fun experience and give us a taste of stone carving to see if it was something we would like to pursue. We were not disappointed. Kezia was a great tutor providing support and suggestions even if our pictures seemed a bit ambitious for a first try. Her friendly, relaxed approach and guidance made the whole day a pleasant experience and showed us that even when we doubted our ability there was a way to work though the challenge. Kezia made sure her time was equally shared with 1:1 time with each participant without leaving others feeling left out, but giving just to right amount of free time to be getting on with your project. All in all a great day and it was lovely to meet Isla the dog too. Would recommend this course and tutor and will probably go again ourselves."

Theresa Jones reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"Such a great day Kezia, stone carving with you and our small group of beginners. You couldn't have been more encouraging and enthusiastic to all of us. Such a fun and relaxed atmosphere ...and the time just flew by ....and we all came away with a masterpiece!!!!!!! 🤔 Thank you, you were great"

Granary Creative Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you so much Theresa! It was great to meet you and a delight to see your beautiful sculpture unfold - well done! Hope to see you again. All the best, Kezia :)"

Hazel reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Kezia and an introduction to stone carving in one day ...the time flew by too quickly! Kezia supplies everything you need, the skills, encouragement and coffee... we'd definitely recommend. "

Lesley Skibinska reviewed: Copper Sculpting workshop: Chasing & Repousse

"Great course, wonderful setting, fab tutor. Totally recommended. Made 3 items, learnt several new skills. Bring your creative side with you."

Mark stent reviewed: Stone Carving 'taster session' in Maltese Limestone

"A very relaxed and well run course. We achieved a great deal during the day. The tutor was very supportive and helped us bring our ideas to life. Great fun"

Liz reviewed: Copper Sculpting workshop: Chasing & Repousse

"A friend and I spent yesterday on this course. Fabulous, no pressure, everyone was very friendly and the tutors very encouraging. After initial instruction and completion of a test piece we could all create whatever we wanted and the help was first class. Having no previous experience did not matter and I would recommend this course. For anyone with an interest in learning new skills or just looking for an interesting experience. "

Mark Barnes reviewed: Stone carving Magical Creatures weekend at the Granary

"I had a fabulous weekend I arrived with an idea which I thought was ambitious and was encouraged to have a go. Kezia gave loads of useful input when needed but allowed us to explore. We all ended with fabulous prices to take home and all left wanting to do more. Best weekend in a long time. "

Alison and Chris Ball reviewed: Copper Sculpting workshop: Chasing & Repousse

"My husband and I did this course yesterday and absolutely loved it, the tutors were excellent in their instruction and support throughout, encouraging us all to be creative using the skills we had been taught. The space is relaxing and pace good, all in all a thoroughly enjoyable day we highly recommend it."

Graham reviewed: Stone Carving 'taster session' in Maltese Limestone

"I had a great day at the stone-carving course, and produced a relief of a leaf that was better than I imagined I could do in the time. Kezia is an excellent tutor and provided great light-touch guidance, letting us find our way ourselves and helping as appropriate. Highly recommended!"

Keri Thomas reviewed: Stone Carving 'taster session' in Maltese Limestone

"Great day being introduced to the joys of stone carving in beautiful Maltese limestone . Kezia gave really helpful support and encouragement to us all. Good to get the chance to create something from the heart that meant something to each of us - I did an enfolding symbolic image I use in my meditation prayers , and so good to see it revealed gradually in the stone. Could be longer next time! Thoroughly recommended . Thanks Kezia."

Rachel reviewed: Stone Carving 'taster session' in Maltese Limestone

"Thank you so very much. We’ve both had a fantastic day and gone away feeling all enthused about stone carving. We want to come on another two day course with you. We cannot recommend this course and it’s wonderful tutor enough. X"

Granary Creative Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you so much! I loved seeing how you both really got immersed in the carvings and came up with such strong sculptures. Would be great to see you again. Best wishes, Kezia X"

Steven Pardoe reviewed: Stone carving Magical Creatures weekend at the Granary

"Recently completed this enjoyable 2 day Stone Carving workshop (Oct 2020) choosing to create a Green Man. Starting with a daunting block of stone and having no previous experience, with the help of some excellent teaching, instruction, guidance and encouragement from Kezia, I was rewarded with a somewhat comical Green Man at the end. The Green Man allows a large degree of creativity and fluidity in its design which I needed, it was not all easy going and at times frustrating. I could and probably will continue to refine my carving once home. The venue was good, as advised brought my own lunch but too engrossed on the first day to eat it. There were only 3 people on this course and Covid guidelines followed. Be prepared to be covered in dust, masks proved useful. Overall an enjoyable workshop, being pleased with my achievement and will probably continue to try some carving at home and another course in the future (? Christmas present). Thank you Kezia."