Hands of Tym reviews

Martine reviewed: Make a leather belt in a day - Craft it Yourself Practical Leather Course

"Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and delighted with my completed belt. Thanks to Georgie’s expert tuition, my belt had a professional finish to it. Heartily recommend! "

Sophie Tomlins reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"We went as a group of 3 to celebrate turning 40. We had the most wonderful day. I've made a fabric backpack before but had no idea there would be so much involved in making a leather one - I learned so much. Georgie is such a friendly, experienced, kind and patient teacher so it wasn't too hard. One of our party had never sewn at all, so it really is accessible to all. The workshop and her tools are incredible (could have spent the whole day just exploring!). There was ample tea, snacks and lunch provided. I love my new backpack so much - I keep showing it off to people!"

BenW reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"I was given a 1 on 1 session with Georgie as a present. I contacted her and asked if I could split the day into two separate sessions as I wanted to wet form leather in a mold which then needed to dry thoroughly before being glued and stitched. Georgie was so accommodating with my request, she could not have been more helpful. During the two sessions Georgie provided expert tuition, teaching me stitching, wet forming, gluing up and burnishing. She gave me lots of advice and tips and was an expert tutor. I cannot recommend her enough. "

Scott reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"Highly recommend, you learn alot and I found it really therapeutic! Looking forward to practising more. Lovely teacher and awesome workshop, I did a 1-1 tuition and I definitely learnt everything I wanted a more. Thanks again. Scott "

Hands of Tym responded:

"Hi Scott this is great to hear. Good luck with everything and if you need any further help in the future you know where I am! Best wishes"

Eleanor Cole reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"We had a really lovely day. Together with two friends we spent the day learning about leather and bag making while creating our very own, unique bags which will last forever. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop for anyone interested in learning about bag making and wanting to create their own unique piece. "

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, I loved the day with you all and the bags you made were just brilliant. I hope you enjoy them for years to come! "

Carrie Snaith reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Tote Bag

"Had the best day ever learning how to make a leather tote bag with Georgie I would highly recommended this class to anyone who wants to learn how to make bags. Georgie is an excellent teacher and so patient in teaching the class. I use my bag everyday and love telling people I made it myself it’s my proudest make so far in my sewing journey. I learned so much and had the best day, already started bag pattern shopping to make more. Thank you so much 😀"

Hands of Tym responded:

"Hey Carrie, I am so happy to hear you had such a great day! It was brilliant to spend the day with you and your bag is fantastic, lovely to meet you and thanks for coming xxx"

Judy reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"Did this course yesterday and came home with a fantastic, professional looking bag. A huge amount of work is involved in the making of these bags, we were taught every aspect and guided to produce a bag to be proud of. If you want to try a creative course that is really quite different, try this."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thank you so much Judy, it was so lovely to welcome you to the workshop and a share a day with you. Your bag is stunning 😍 xxx"

albert reviewed: Pattern Cutting for Bags and Introduction to Leather craft - Designing Bags in 3D (1 week course)

"I enjoyed doing the course with Georgie, she was very patient. I came home with so much information and encouragement. I have started making bags for my little girls and they loved the bags. I will go back for more learning. I cannot stop showing and telling people what a great time I had. I made a few purses and I'm happy with the result. Georgie is amazing! Sign up for her course, it is worth the investment."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Albert, it was great to have your company in the workshop and I can't wait to see what you do next with it. Best wishes, Georgie"

Laura-Leigh Pledger reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"Georgie is a brilliant teacher and was very helpful with my rather ambitious plans! What was made in this one day course was beyond anything I could have hoped for and my mother in law was extremely pleased to receive it as a gift. I learnt so much in this one day and it has left me super excited to practice what I have learnt. I can not recommend this course highly enough! "

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Laura. I had such a great day with you. So much creativity and loads of ideas. Your purse was wonderful! Best wishes, Georgie"

Kate reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"Fabulous course. Good teaching, great materials. A really attractive and quality bag as a result. A nice lunch was included Kate"

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Kate, it was such a pleasure to have you all in the workshop making yesterday! Enjoy your bags. I will send you an email next week with all the pics. Best wishes, Georgie "

Lindsey reviewed: Make a leather belt in a day - Craft it Yourself Practical Leather Course

"The belt-making workshop was great fun and a good, accessible introduction to leatherwork. Georgie was a friendly teacher and divided time well between everyone on the course so that we could learn all of the steps in the time. Was also interesting to hear about Georgie's work as we made our belts."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Lindsey it was great to meet you and your belt was brilliant !"

Chris reviewed: Make a 'Concertina' purse in a day - Craft it yourself Practical Leather Course

"I learnt so many skills during the making of the purse. I now have a range of skills to have a go at making other small items - exactly what I wanted to get out of this course. Thanks Georgie!"

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Chris I am so glad you enjoyed your day, your purse was beautiful. Best wishes, Georgie"

Chris reviewed: Make a leather belt in a day - Craft it Yourself Practical Leather Course

"Really, really happy with my belt. The skills needed were taught with clarity and Georgie's deep knowledge of the craft made it an enjoyable and educational experience."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Chris, it was great to meet you and your belt was fab!"

Abbie reviewed: Make a leather belt in a day - Craft it Yourself Practical Leather Course

"Georgie created a friendly environment from the get go, from the warm welcome to refreshments offered. The pace Georgie set was perfect and the instruction thorough. I would love to return and will be recommending it to friends."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Abbie! It was so great to welcome you and your dad to the workshop. Your belts were amazing too! Hope to see you again, Georgie xx"

Steve Mills reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"I spent a day with Georgie last week and found it enormously enjoyable and useful. I have some skills (cutting and hand-stitching) and have made a number of small leather items (belts, book covers and so on). I told Georgie in advance of the course that I wanted to move on to making bags as well as refreshing a number of important basic skills. She tailored the day very well for me, covering all of the issues I wanted to address. I was able to develop basic skills on the leather sewing machine and to construct a backpack using leather I had taken along. The bag has been a massive hit with my wife and a real boost to my cred as a maker in leather! Georgie was great fun to work with too - generous with her time and her skills. I heartily recommend!!"

Hands of Tym responded:

"It was great to meet you Steve and lovely to spend time working on your bag with you - it was expertly crafted! Thanks for the kind words, best wishes Georgie"

Amanda Miles reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"Such fun and a brilliant outcome. So proud of my bag. Many thanks Georgie."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Amanda, it was so great to meet you and your bag was wonderful! Xxx"

Ruth reviewed: DIY Leather Bag Kit - Cross Body Satchel to make at home

"I absolutely loved making this satchel bag! From start to finish everything was fabulous. The way Georgie packs the kits up is gorgeous, so it would make a beautiful gift for a crafty friend. The materials are very high quality, as are the instructions. You get both written instructions and a video, and the thing I found best of all is that Georgie is super helpful if you have questions during the process. Highly recommended from me!"

Marie Idziaczek reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"I have never received such a wonderful gift as this. Make a bag in a day. I spent a full day in George's purpose built workshop. There were so many leathers to choose from which ensures every bag is unique. Using a variety of tools, machinery and techniques. George is a friendly, experienced and knowledgeable tutor. Definitely will return another time."

Kirsty Lockwood reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"This course was a gift to me and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Georgie was a fabulous host, constantly thinking of us and our learning and enjoyment. It was so professionally run yet very relaxed, non-judgemental. I am hugely proud of the bag I made. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others, in fact I already have!"

Melanie reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Tote Bag

"What a great day! Georgie is organised, calm, welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and encouraging. Each of us achieved a beautiful result. Thank you, Georgie!"

Sue reviewed: DIY Leather Bag Kit - Cross Body Satchel to make at home

"I thoroughly enjoyed making my bag and purse - it was easier than I’d expected (I was almost disappointed that it took so little time to make them!) and I’m now tempted to make something else. The quality of the leather is excellent and the instructions very straight forward. Highly recommended."

Matthew Turvey reviewed: Make a leather belt in a day - Craft it Yourself Practical Leather Course

"I have recently done this belt making course and it was fantastic. Georgie is so knowledgeable and a great teacher. Time taken to explain each step and what each piece of equipment is for and how to use them. Fantastic setup and a brilliant course"

Charlotte Mouncey reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"I really enjoyed my mini bucket course with Georgie, a thoroughly absorbing day with patient teaching from Georgie. So delighted with my final bag I never expected to end up with something so professional, I love it!"

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks very much Charlotte for your kind words, it was wonderful having you in the workshop and your bag is gorgeous ?"

janet howe reviewed: DIY Bag Kit Leather Rucksack / Backpack to make at home

"Beautiful material to work with. High quality kit - really well presented. I'd never worked with leather before but I loved making this. I found it really useful to have the video alongside the written instructions and I'm so proud of the finished rucksack - absolutely gorgeous"

Jo Carobene reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Tote Bag

"Had a fantastic day with Georgie in her studio. Her expert tuition helped me create a bag that I am delighted with. I learned a lot about the construction of bags and a now have a greater understanding of leather. I’m looking forward to making more with Georgie in the future."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Jo, it was great to make bags with you and looking forward to welcoming you back one day. Georgie"