Lechlade Craft Barn reviews

Jenny reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Have had a fantastic day making silver clay jewellery. Lovely venue, and Karen was a very friendly, excellent tutor. Have already booked another course "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed your day and that you are inspired to do more. See you soon!"

April reviewed: Leather Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire

"I really enjoyed this workshop, which I booked for both me and my husband. The instructor Kelly was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone understood the process each step of the way and also gave us tips on how we can keep practicing at home. Karen's craft barn has a lovely atmosphere (with tea and coffee available!) and a creative haven!"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"So glad you enjoyed the workshop and pleased with your journals. What a lovely way to spend time together. Hope to see you at another workshop Best wishes Karen"

Mike Davies reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Sharon and Graham were the perfect teachers and provided concise tuition in selecting, cutting and grinding the glass, applying edging foil, soldering and finally polishing our two created ornaments. The location was warm and bright with plenty of room and we all came away with a feeling of accomplishment and pride with our finished pieces. I would definitely recommend this course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both and so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. It was a lovely group yesterday, everyone worked so hard and the results were amazing! Thank you for coming and hope to see you again. Karen"

Richard Harold. reviewed: Leather Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire

"First class, clear instructions, easy to follow. Booked the next stage course."

camilla bowditch reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I really enjoyed this course and left feeling that I could have a go myself. Definitely worth doing to get the expert's advice and extra tips. Karen was welcoming and a good and patient instructor. I shall be looking out to join more of her courses!"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"It was lovely to meet you and so pleased you enjoyed making your lampshade. I did have fabric envy by the end as you all had beautiful fabrics. Hope to see you for another workshop. Karen"

Sarah Seymour reviewed: Coptic Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Hi I really enjoyed this course and Kelly was an excellent tutor. However, we were short of time in the afternoon so I felt the stitching process was rushed (for me, anyway) and I came away feeling a bit confused. We could have done with at least an extra hour to the published time. If we had had more time for the stitching and perhaps a handout with illustrations of the process stages I think I would have come away feeling more confident I could do it again. As it was I felt it was all easy to start with and then the bit that was the most complicated went in a blur. That was a shame as that was the bit I had most wanted to learn."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Sarah It was lovely to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop and sorry the stitching process seemed rushed. I have spoken with the tutor and unfortunately, on this occasion, the more straightforward stages earlier in the day and choosing papers took longer than usual which then put time pressure later in the day making the workshop overrun by an hour. We have taken your comments on board and have added extra time to the workshop should this ever happen again. We've also noted your comment about a handout. Hope to see you again Karen "

Lynne reviewed: Print & Make a Lampshade in The Cotswolds - Wiltshire/Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire Borders

"Great course, spent the morning block printing the fabric . Very pleased with my lampshade,"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Lynne Thank you for coming, your shade looked amazing! I hope it fits the spot it was intended for perfectly. Look forward to seeing you again Karen"

CatherineT reviewed: Print & Make a Lampshade in The Cotswolds - Wiltshire/Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire Borders

"I really enjoyed this course, Karen was a brilliantly patient teacher. We had the most beautiful Indian blocks for creating our designs, and then we made the most professional looking lampshades. Karen was very encouraging, and kept the tea and coffee flowing. This made for a very relaxing course in a lovely old barn."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Catherine It was lovely to meet you and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day. Everyone did so well, all of the lampshades looked amazing and I hope you've managed to find the right spot for it. Hope to see you again Karen"

Lynne reviewed: Aromatherapy Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Fabulous course, very informative. Made some lovely gifts. Pippa our instructor was brilliant. I highly recommend this workshop. "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Lynne It was lovely to meet you and so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for coming and making the barn smell so wonderful. Hope to see you again Karen"

Elizabeth reviewed: Coptic Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Great day, friendly and welcoming. Great instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you. "

Izaura Wang reviewed: Modern Calligraphy with a Christmas Twist Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire/Wiltshire Border

"I couldn't recommend this course more. Hellen Wallace is a brilliant tutor. She is patient and encourages you, each step of the way. I have immediately started practising and will definitely do another workshop soon!"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Izaura We are so pleased you enjoyed your workshop and look forward to crafting with you again. Karen"

David Yeates reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"The course was really very enjoyable. The leader, Sharon, was very knowledgeable and took care to ensure that we were all doing well to proceed in the work needed to get the most from the day. I had some reservations as I had Arthritis in my fingers and was worried that the detailed working would cause my fingers to spasm. However there was no need as the pace was easy going and any problems sorted. All in all a very enjoyable and productive day - I will certainly try and carry on in stained glass work. Thank you for the course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed your day. There is a lot to learn but there's no pressure and everyone works at their own pace. Your finished piece was lovely so I'm pleased you are looking to make more. We hope to see you at another workshop soon. Karen"

Anashrita Henckel reviewed: Coptic Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"This was a very useful course which has given me a skill that I will use in my own practice as an artist but also when teaching in school. Kelly was very experienced, informative and taught the skills in an easy to grasp manner which made it accessible to the novice. Thank you. "

Miss Vicki J Hillier reviewed: Silver Bangles Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"This Course was amazing. The Craft barn and surrounding area is gorgeous. The Course Tutor was beautiful inside and out. We had the best time."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Vicki Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you and your friends enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you again. Many thanks Karen"

NB reviewed: Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop in the Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"An enjoyable course that gives you the skills to get going and lovely tutor"

Vicki Hillier reviewed: Willow Freestyle Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"This is the second course we have done. The first was the funky Chicken. We always have a wonderful day and the teachers are lovely. Totally worth it and we love meeting the people who love crafting as much as us."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Vicki So glad you enjoyed learning another skill with us. You and your friends are so much fun! Hope to see you again soon Karen "

Jane W reviewed: Pyrography Wood Art Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Really enjoyed the course. The tutor was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The Barn is a super venue."

Nikki reviewed: Willow Freestyle Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"This was a great course. A small group with lots of individual attention. I surprised myself by making a beautiful stargazing hare!"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Nikki So glad you had a great day and enjoy your hare...he's beautiful! We hope to see you again Karen"

Anne Gillon reviewed: Coptic Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I bought this course for my sister as a Christmas present and she absolutely loved it."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"What a great Christmas present! It was lovely to meet Fiona and I'm so pleased she enjoyed the workshop. Karen"

Alli Griffiths reviewed: Pyrography Wood Art Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Lovely informative course. I learned about the technique, the equipment, costs for doing at home, where I can buy what I need & actually managed to create something i was pleased with. Great teacher & host. Will be looking forward to attending another course soon 🙂"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Alli It was lovely to meet you yesterday and so pleased you enjoyed your day. Pyrography is a lovely mindful craft that doesn't require a lot of equipment so I hope you are inspired to do more at home. Everyone made beautiful pieces of art :) Karen Lechlade Craft Barn"

Jacinta reviewed: Needle Felted Easter Eggs - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"A really enjoyable morning. Kath was very knowledgeable and helpful, with numerous good ideas and lovely resources. I am really happy with my Easter decorations and feel confident to have a go at making some at home."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Jacinta It was lovely to meet you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop and hope to see you again. Karen Lechlade Craft Barn"

Terry Webb reviewed: Pyrography Wood Art Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"My name is Terry Webb and had the pleasure of attending a Pyrography Workshop at the Lechlade Craft Barn. There were 5 of us attending the workshop with the tutor Sharon. I found Sharon to be friendly with a very easy going and inclusive attitude to the workshop which made it a very pleasant atmosphere to work in. Pyrography as a craft was new to all of us, which worked well for all of us. Sharon was very knowledgeable and relaxed in the way she passed it onto us at the right level. By the end of the workshop we all had produced a piece of work that we all were very pleased with. I would recommend anyone who would like to try a new craft that is a little bit different to attend this workshop. Could you please ask Sharon which sander her husband would recommend, as I found the piece of wood that was provided to be very well prepared? Kind regards. Terry Webb. "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Terry, The piece you made was beautiful! So glad you enjoyed the workshop and inspired to do more at home. I'll ask the tutor about the sander and send you a message. Karen "

Mary Hayward reviewed: Silver Rings Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Had a lovely day with fellow crafters. Fiona is an amazing instructor and made it a relaxing experience from which I returned home with three stacking rings and a great sense of achievement. I feel confident to now experiment and make some more jewellery. Thank you also to Karen who was an attentive host her lovely craft room."

Fran Ward reviewed: Learn to Crochet Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Karen is an excellent teacher and made crochet seem so much more doable than I had previously thought. Fantastic surroundings that made the whole experience so much nicer. Would definitely recommend "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Thank you Fran, so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. It was lovely to meet you and I hope you enjoy many hours of crochet in the future. Kind regards Karen "

Martyn Jennings reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I enjoyed the day which was brilliantly led by Sharon supported very ably by Graham. The session was well paced and both Sharon and Graham supported everyone with a good deal of patience. "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Martyn So pleased you enjoyed your day. I am so lucky to have Sharon and Graham as guest tutors, copper foiled stained glass is just one workshop that Sharon leads. Hope to see you again "