Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker reviews

17 Feb 25'

Paula Lovatt reviewed: New for 2025 - Explore Tetra Pak Printing in Derbyshire

"Liz welcomed us to the lovely Slipper Studio and we quickly settled into a busy day of creating prints from Tetra Pak. The pace of instruction was just right and challenging enough to keep us engaged and curious about the process. Liz is a great teacher and we thoroughly enjoyed the day and will re-visit this special place very soon."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Paula, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. You created some great pieces and I am very impressed with the intricacy of your work at such a small scale. You’ll be most welcome for a return visit to the studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

16 Feb 25'

Karen Fiedler Booth reviewed: New for 2025 - Explore Tetra Pak Printing in Derbyshire

"Liz had put together a perfect day for experimenting with a process which is entirely new to me, Tetra Pak printing. Her expert guidance throughout the day was so encouraging, with time too for drinks and biscuits throughout the day. Her studio is a fabulous and inspirational space, and Liz provided a generous supply of materials for the workshop. Tetra Paks made a very versatile printing process, and I was thrilled with the outcomes. I came away awash with ideas for printing at home. I will possibly never dispose of these cartons again when they can be put to use so beautifully, what a discovery! Liz’s friendly approach and willingness to share her knowledge and skills ensured that I learned a lot throughout the day, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute,"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Lovely to hear from you and I really appreciate your kind words about your day with me - it’s always a pleasure working with you. I’m so pleased that you’ve been inspired to carry on exploring Tetra Pak printing and that you’ve lots of ideas to start working with - you won’t regret it. Go hunt down a press and you’ll be off! Very best wishes Liz Wellby"

10 Feb 25'

Jane Grist reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"A fantastic introduction to gel printing. The workshop was paced really well, excellent examples and resources throughout. We were given lots of opportunities to experiment and develop our own individual style. Super hospitality, felt very spoilt, a beautiful location plus Bert the cat, who could ask for more! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jane, Thank you for your kind words - it’s much appreciated. Bert is particularly happy with being mentioned! It was lovely working with you both, seeing your skills and understanding grow throughout the day. There’s lots of potential to combine your gel prints with lino printing and textiles based processes, so I expect you’re going to be very busy. Hoping to see you back at The Slipper Studio later in the year. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

3 Feb 25'

Suzie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Such an enjoyable and creative day. Liz was a great host and teacher. The workshop environment is beautiful and we were in a small group of 4 so were given a lot of attention and learnt a lot throughout the day. I loved it and have been inspired to continue with lino printing. I am also interested in other workshops Liz holds; we were surrounded by a lot of wonderful art work! Thank you for a very memorable day, it surpassed my expectations in every way. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Suzie, Thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - I am sat with a big smile on my face. It was lovely to meet and work with yesterday and I’m so pleased that you valued your time here and your creative experience; it was such a fun and positive day. I’m really pleased that you’re keen to carry on lino cutting and printing - you’re going to love exploring the process. It sounds as though you’ll be heading back to The Slipper Studio? What’s going to tempt you? Best wishes Liz Wellby "

3 Feb 25'

Doro Maginnis reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"This is a fabulous course for any lino printing novice. You will be well taught to learn the necessary skills and be given great tips to achieve great results! Liz is clearly a very experienced teacher who can tap in to each learner's needs and guide them to produce very satisfying work. Her lovely studio and hospitality make the day very special. Liz goes above and beyond to share her knowledge and recommendations about the process and materials respectively. Her course will leave you confident to purchase resources should you want to pursue lino printing beyond the day. Highly recommended! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Doro, Thank you so much for your very kind words - I’m slightly overwhelmed! It was a very lovely day working with everyone. You were all so enthusiastic and keen to learn and it makes such a great teaching and learning experience. I hope you’ll have time to continue working with your lino block, as you’ll learn so much developing it into a 2, or even a 3 colour print; combine this with collage and exploring colour and you’ll be busy until Spring! Very best wishes Liz Wellby "

2 Feb 25'

Crewenna reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"We had a fab day with Liz, thank-you! I learnt much more than I expected to and was delighted to come away with so many examples of my first lino cut. Really excellent way to spend a Sunday x"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Wenna, Thanks for letting me know about your workshop today - it’s much appreciated. You created a great range of prints and took the addition of using a jigsaw element in your stride - impressive! I hope it’s the start of a process that you’ll continue to enjoy and explore. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

26 Nov 24'

Eleanor McDonald reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"This was a lovely day in a beautiful countryside setting. Liz's tuition was very clear and informative about the process and how to acquire the materials if you want to do it at home. Very enjoyable."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Eleanor, Thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day lino cutting and printing - it’s much appreciated. I’m really happy that you enjoyed your day and you created such a beautiful print. I think the process is a good fit with your other creative interests and there’s lots of potential to develop your skills and ideas. Best wishes and happy printmaking. Liz Wellby"

26 Nov 24'

Sue reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Fantastic introduction to linoprint. Wonderful setting and warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyable day and a new interest which I now look forward to developing further."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sue, Lovely to meet and work with you and thank you for reviewing your day at The Slipper Studio. Lino is a great material to work with and there’s so much for you to explore and new skills to develop. You’re going to have so much fun and satisfaction over the next few months. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

25 Nov 24'

Penny Took reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"Excellent day. Learnt new skills from a well organised teacher. Lovely studio to work in too! I look forward to attending another workshop."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Penny, Thanks for letting me know about your day in the studio. It was lovely to work with you again - it’s always productive and good fun. You made great progress and created such a fab series of prints. Well done! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

18 Nov 24'

bex reviewed: Create Festive Angels and Flying Cats and Dogs in Derbyshire.

"This course was very enjoyable. The studio was lovely and warm and Liz was a great host. We learnt to make some angels out of wire and some foil hanging decs. really enjoyed it"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Bex, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely to spend the day with you all, celebrating Fran’s birthday. Wire and metal foil are great materials to work with, so lots hopefully of potential for further experimentation. Best wishes and happy making. Liz Wellby"

11 Nov 24'

Caroline reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"This course was fantastic. Liz is a great teacher; she made everything easy to understand as well as fun to do! The studio is lovely, and Liz had everything we needed to succeed in designing and cutting a Lino to print. With a maximum of 4 people per session, it was a cosy and personal experience. Would definitely recommend and I will be trying out more of Liz’s other courses in the future too."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Caroline, Oh! Such lovely comments - thank you for taking the time to let me know. It was great to work with you and see your enthusiasm and understanding grow during the day. You’re going to have such fun developing your ideas and skills. It will be lovely to work with you again, so go book another workshop! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

11 Nov 24'

Doro Maginnis reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

" Before the course we were sent preparatory information and precise instructions on how to access the venue which was very useful. On arrival, Liz was immediately warm and welcoming, her hospitality and the beautiful studio experience elevated the day to something very special. Her tuition was clear, encouraging and helpful, bridging our varying levels of ability. As a complete novice I felt confident to have a go and learnt a lot about the processes involved. We were provided with great quality materials to use and supported with tips and information throughout the day about future materials we may desire to purchase ourselves. Additionally Liz had printed lino embossing instructions for us to take and use at home. I am fired to practice lino cutting more and enrol on a lino printing course with Liz , I already know it will be a great day! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Doro, Thank so much for your thorough, thoughtful and positive endorsement, regarding your day at The Slipper Studio - I am touched by your kind words. I feel you are well and truly bitten by the printmaking bug and you’re going to have a great time exploring the range and potential of the processes. You’ll be most welcome to come back and get messy with inks. Thank you again and very best wishes. Liz Wellby "

10 Nov 24'

Sarah Glover reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Excellent course. Liz has a knack of explaining techniques clearly and succinctly. The day was well organised and perfectly pitched at the correct level for the participants. The venue is beautiful and very well equipped. It was a peaceful and inviting space to spend a day lino cutting. I was really impressed with the individualised approach Liz took with each of us, discussing the type of finish we wanted to achieve. She provided many useful links and suggestions to carry forward what we had learnt. We came away with two lino cuts, many many prints and a useful recap of the days teaching. Ofsted would give it an OUTSTANDING!! :)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind words - I have an extremely large smile on my face and feel pretty chuffed. It was lovely working with you and great to share the skills, which may just become a bit of an addiction in your life. Happy printing. Liz Wellby "

2 Nov 24'

Jan Bradshaw reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Liz was welcoming and very knowledgeable about lino cutting and design work. I loved my day and learned a lot in a fabulous work space and in a group of only 4 of us, so we all got individual attention and plenty of help. I can strongly recommend Liz's 'beginners and rusty printmakers' course. I have been inspired to continue with this craft with my granddaughters too."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jan, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - it’s much appreciated and it was lovely to meet and work with you. It’s always a lovely thing to reacquaint yourself with a creative process and you’re bound to have fun working with your granddaughters. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

2 Nov 24'

Jennie Lillis reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"It was wonderful to spend the day making, in tranquil surroundings, with great company. Liz is a patient teacher and welcoming host; she enabled me to produce more than I thought possible in the day. I am delighted with my wire work birds and hangings. Highly recommended!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jennie, Thank you for letting me know about your time at the workbench. It was lovely working with you and Anne, with your positivity and humour. You both created some beautiful pieces and have the skills to carry on creating. What will you make next? Best wishes Liz Wellby"

1 Nov 24'

Karen Davies reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

"This is a wonderful day for anyone interested in learning the skills of lino cutting and printing. Liz makes it feel so easy as she welcomes you into her beautiful studio. She's full of practical advice, ideas and material. Her experience and expertise inspires confidence whether you're a newcomer or old hand. I came home excited by the prospect of creating more prints. I'm so glad I found this workshop "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - your kind words are very much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your understanding and appreciation for the potential of the process grow. I think you’re going to love exploring colour and the impact it has on your designs. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

8 Oct 24'

Lulu reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Had a fabulous day learning how to Gel print with Liz., who was incredibly patient with us all. We had a super productive day creating prints from our gel plates, learning various techniques, using lots of household objects to print with and foliage from the garden. Who knew that bubble wrap could look so pretty - would highly recommend this course "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lulu, Good to hear from you and thank you so much for your kind words. It was great working with you, seeing your enthusiasm for the process developing, as you explored the different ideas and techniques. In the first instances it’s such a lovely, intuitive process, but with further time, you’ll start to bend the processes to your will and be more selective with marks, patterns and colour. It’s also a great process to see you through the dark, damp Winter days. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby"

6 Oct 24'

Jill and Ian Kenna reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"A most interesting and enjoyable course. We had never done anything like this before but Liz demonstrated and explained it so well that we were able to come home with many satisfying prints. Liz is an excellent teacher, friendly, helpful and patient. He home and studio are very well appointed and we were made to feel very welcome and provided with drinks and biscuits throughout the day. We would highly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jill & Ian, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - it’s much appreciated. It was a lovely working with you, seeing your interest and understanding grow throughout the day. You both did so well in such a short timescale, creating a range of great pieces. I hope you have time to develop your printmaking skills and I’m sure you’ll both go from strength to strength. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

26 Sep 24'

Jayne reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I had a wonderful day learning about gelli plate printing,my first experience of this craft.I came away wanting to do more and an urge to make my Christmas cards this way. Thank-you Liz for your wonderful teaching and introduction to this process."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jayne, Lovely to spend the day working with you and thank you for taking the time to complete your review - it’s much appreciated. Gel plate printing is pretty addictive, so I’m not surprised that you’re ready for more. It’s a lovely intuitive process and the surprises are great. Remember there aren’t bad outcomes, just those waiting for the next layer of colour and pattern to emerge. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

23 Sep 24'

Sarah Thompson reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"My sister and I had a really lovely day at Liz’s studio. Liz was very welcoming, patient and a great tutor that guided us through the different sculptures to help us create three different pieces. Fuelled by tea, coffee and lots of chocolate biscuits, we will definitely be back to try our hand at one of Liz’s other talents. Many thanks "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you and Fiona and great to hear about your stay in Derbyshire. You both created some beautiful wire pieces and I hope you intend to continue developing your sculptural skills. You’ll both be very welcome to try out further processes. Happy making. Liz Wellby "

14 Aug 24'

Sue Green reviewed: Tailor made workshop, 6th August - The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Absolutely 1st rate workshop. Can't recommend Liz & this workshop highly enough. We had an amazing day in Carsington. Felt like we made great use of the time and both me & my friend achieved decent prints in our 1st ever lino cutting & printing workshop. This was largely due to Liz's expert guidance and assistance. All in all, a really lovely & unforgettable day, thank you so much x"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sue, Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m a bit overwhelmed and have a very smiley face! I love running workshops, sharing processes that inspire me and helping makers on their creative journeys. Your comments make it so worthwhile. Thank you again and happy making. Liz Wellby"

8 Aug 24'

Maggie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Thanks Liz for a really enjoyable and creative day. As a total novice it was great to receive such clear instruction and practical work together with basic instructions to take away. My takeaway prints were so much better than I expected and, although I need to buy the equipment first, I am going to do more!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maggie, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at the studio. It’s lovely to share a day with makers, especially ones who know each other so well. You produced a beautiful print and it was great to see your skills and understanding develop throughout the workshop. I can see you continuing to develop your skills, so go get your orders in! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

4 Aug 24'

Jane Bevan reviewed: Fish & Feathers - exploring wire and foil in Derbyshire.

"Such a stimulating and inspiring day at Liz's studio. Made perfect by the lovely location and garden for lunch. My second visit and I am looking forward to the next one soon."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jane, Lovely to have had you here for a workshop and thank you for letting me know about your day. It’s always interesting as to how a fellow maker will approach the different tasks and materials; you never fail to surprise me and you keep me on my toes. Looking forward to working with you again. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

29 Jul 24'

Robyn reviewed: Fish & Feathers - exploring wire and foil in Derbyshire.

"Clear instruction delivered in a good pace that allowed you to develop your skills and experiment. Great items made. Lovely, well equipped studio with a lovely garden for lunch."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Robyn, Good to meet you yesterday and thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. You created some great pieces and it’s always lovely to spend time with makers, seeing their skills and ideas develop throughout the day. Happy making. Liz Wellby "

1 Jul 24'

Anne-Marie Leaman reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day lino printing with Liz. The location is wonderful and her fabulous studio is the perfect place for a lovely experience. Everything is organised beautifully and Liz was a great host. Liz is very professional and has a clear structure to the day. She gently guided us but allowed us to develop our own ideas and techniques! I am delighted with what I managed to produce and Liz gave us many ideas about how to develop our prints further at home. There was also plenty of information available about where to source materials and we were able to try out different cutters and blocks. Most importantly it was a lovely, creative experience with lots of positivity and happy vibes. Thank you, Liz, for a very memorable day. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Anne-Marie, Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m stunned. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you and I’m so pleased that you had such a positive and successful day here. You created a beautiful range of prints, with lots of potential to continue developing at home. It’s such a great process, that I hope you’ll have further time to explore. Looking forward to working with again, later in the year. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby "