Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker reviews

3 Dec 23'

Susan reviewed: Tailor made workshop for Susan and friends - wire sculpture.

"Liz provided a wire craft session for myself and 7 friends to celebrate a 60th Birthday. She came to the place where we were staying, was very organised, helpful and enthusiastic with general tutoring and 1 to 1 assistance when needed. We made small button holes, flower/grass hangers, Christmas decorations and, especially for Elaine, a duck! With her local knowledge and lovely chocolate biscuits, we had a great day with her. Highly recommended!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Susan, Thanks for letting me know about your workshop - it’s much appreciated. It was a lovely way to celebrate a birthday and your friendship. You all created some great pieces and alongside your positivity and can do attitudes, it was also good fun. I hope you order some materials and equipment and make time to meet up for more crafting. Very best wishes Liz Wellby"

26 Nov 23'

Linda Allan reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"My mum and I did this workshop last week. We had a fantastic day ! Liz was very welcoming and the studio was beautiful. Liz is a great teacher - good sense of humour, encouraging and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this course !"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Linda & Beryl, Lovely to hear from you and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Slipper Studio. You were great fun to work with and had a lovely open approach to the technique. You both created some beautiful prints and hopefully will have time to continue exploring your gel plates. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

19 Nov 23'

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

"Really enjoyed the day. Lots of great tuition, tips, tea and biscuits! What’s not to like?!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Hilary, Lovely to have worked with you and thank you for letting me know about your time at the studio. Fine wire is such a great material to work with and you need the minimum amount of equipment to explore the process and carry on creating. Hope you’ve a long list of pieces you’re going to create. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

19 Nov 23'

Emily reviewed: Block Printing on fabric in Derbyshire.

"Had a lovely day learning to block print with Liz at the gorgeous Slipper Studio. Just the right balance of learning and fun with plenty of tea breaks! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Emily, Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s really appreciated. You created some beautifully printed pieces, with great skill and care and all the more surprising, as it was your first time cutting and printing. There’s lots of potential and possibilities with this technique, so I hope you will order some kit and print your way through the winter months. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

19 Nov 23'

Sharon reviewed: Block Printing on fabric in Derbyshire.

"Very enjoyable day in beautiful surroundings. Liz took the time to get to know us and adapted her instructions accordingly. The day was well paced and relaxing and yet also very productive! I now have Christmas tags and wrapping paper and two tea towels plus instructions for how to do this at home. Lots of tea breaks which is always a bonus! Thank you Liz. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sharon, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely to spend the day with you all, with lots of fun and laughter. You created some great pieces, especially as you were a first time cutter and printer. It’s a pretty addictive process, so don’t be surprised that your new home will have several handprinted pieces. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

14 Nov 23'

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

"A wonderful day spent hearing about the history of lino cutting and learning the technique, making my own designs and then printing onto paper. As a complete beginner I found the day quite magical, especially seeing the end result. Liz is supportive and gives great advice. I would highly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time here - it’s much appreciated. Lino cutting and printing are great processes to engage with and they’ve clearly captured your attention and your imagination, so you’d best make a list ready for the chap in the red suit! It was lovely spending the day with you both and a great way to celebrate. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

14 Nov 23'

Sarah Devereux reviewed: Block Printing on fabric in Derbyshire.

"A wonderful day spent learning and practising block printing on fabric. Liz generously shares her knowledge and experience during the course, and I came away feeling motivated and confident to progress further. Liz keeps topping up the tea and chocolate too! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, You definitely made 2 great choices with your workshops, allowing you to build upon your lino cutting and printing skills. There’s so much potential with hand printing on fabric, with opportunities to create unique pieces for your home and they make great gifts for family and friends. You’ll never have a quiet moment again. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

29 Oct 23'

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

"Excellent course. Relaxed and very informative. Really enjoyed the day."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Claire, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your skills and understanding develop. It’s a great process and perfect to dip in and out of, so I hope you can continue to explore it. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

6 Oct 23'

Karen Perkins @fabcoach reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Really enjoyed the course. As a novice lino cutter I was apprehensive about how I would get on , however the atmosphere and lovely venue was supportive and encouraging. I am pleased to say that Liz showed me all the steps and tips to use lino cutting equipment safely & artistically ! Lots of tea and coffee, relaxed but well organised & thorough, no question too daft, tips all the way through the day. I came home with lots of lino prints and can't believe what we achieved in the day . Thank you to Liz. I will be attending the gel printing class next !!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day - it’s much appreciated. It was a lovely productive day with a great group of makers. You chose quite a challenging image for your lino cut and created a very successful outcome. Go order that kit and you’ll be able to cut happily through until Springtime. Looking forward to your next visit. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

4 Oct 23'

Paula Lovatt reviewed: Fancy a Cuppa? Create decorative wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"We had an excellent day creating a range of decorative wire and metal items. The pace was just right and there was plenty of scope to develop ideas using the skills Liz taught us. Liz was the perfect host in her beautiful house in the Derbyshire dales. I’m very pleased with my creations and would highly recommend this course for all abilities."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Paula, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at the studio. It was great fun working with you and good to see how you approached the different ideas and techniques. You created some beautiful pieces and I particularly liked your foil tea cup. Let’s hope you find some space to hang your pieces in your new kitchen. Happy making Liz Wellby "

28 Sep 23'

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

"Lovely workshop, we both really enjoyed our day. Thanks Liz!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Good to hear from you and so pleased you enjoyed your time at The Slipper Studio - thanks for letting me know. It was lovely having you both here, seeing your skills and ideas developing throughout the day. Happy making. Liz Wellby"

20 Sep 23'

Donna Lord reviewed: Fancy a Cuppa? Create decorative wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"I stepped in with pleasure when my dear friend's sister could no longer accompany her. I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the whole experience. Liz is a lovely lady with a wealth of experience and a gentle patient nature. A lovely studio in a beautiful setting with Bert the cat providing that extra touch! :)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Donna, Thanks for getting in touch to tell me about your workshop - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you and share your day at The Slipper Studio. You created some great makes and developed a range of new skills as the day progressed, throwing yourself into the activities and helping create a lovely, friendly vibe. Go order those materials and continue making! Best wishes Liz Wellby "

17 Sep 23'

Jackie Andrews reviewed: Create Tiny Wire & Paper Bird Sculptures in Derbyshire

"Liz ran a great workshop, she was friendly and welcoming and the pace of the workshop was just right. Showed us a variety of techniques and came away with some lovely little wire birds, can’t wait to make more. Would recommend."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jackie, Good to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to tell me about your day at The Slipper Studio. I loved your positivity and your engagement throughout the day and you created some beautiful, characterful wire and paper birds. Happy making - I expect a flock of birds will be moving in with you. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

14 Sep 23'

Bryony reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

"Thanks so much for a lovely afternoon! Had a brilliant time creating our lino cuts with very clear tuition that was easy to follow. Liz was a fab host and we had some really interesting conversations. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Bryony, Lovely to hear from you and I appreciate you taking time to let me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was a pleasure working with you and see your beautiful lino cut of your cats develop from your initial sketch. I think this is a great process for you to continue developing, so go order those materials and equipment and get cutting and printing! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

12 Sep 23'

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

"Such a lovely, creative day. Liz was perfect in introducing the day and guiding us through the process. Supportive and informative throughout. And in such a lovely studio. Already looking for further courses with Liz."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Dave, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely to meet and work with you, seeing your evident interest and delight in the process. It’s such a great process and there’s lots of potential ways to link your interest in photography and calligraphy. You’d be very welcome to return to Derbyshire for more workshops. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

10 Sep 23'

Lesley Brooks reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I joined Liz at the Slipper Studio on Saturday 9th September for the Gelli Printing day. The weather was hot, but Liz made sure that the studio space was comfortable to work in. Everything I needed was provided ( apart from the gelli plate), allowing me to experiment and enjoy being creative. Liz gave timely considered tuition and guidance throughout the day. The day was well structured, well paced, informative and enjoyable. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lesley, Thank you for taking the time to tell me about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely working with you, seeing your skills and understanding develop and discussing the potential of this work in relation to your painting. I think that gel plate printing could be used as a regular input to your practice and a great way to explore ideas quickly and freely, plus developed as pieces in their own right. It will be a pleasure working with you again in the future. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

16 Aug 23'

Kate reviewed: Block Printing on fabric in Derbyshire.

"A really enjoyable course. Liz is a great teacher. It was lovely to spend a day in her beautiful studio surrounded by her artwork - very inspiring. Would thoroughly recommend. Thank you! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Kate, Lovely to hear about your day with me - thank you for letting me know. It was good to meet you and a really fun workshop. You clearly have a good eye for pattern and composition, so I hope you have time to continue developing your skills for cutting and printing, to create more hand printed pieces. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

14 Aug 23'

Caroline reviewed: Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring mixed media in Derbyshire.

"Liz was very welcoming. The Slipper Studio is a beautiful place to be. This day course was a really lovely introduction to the Bloomsbury style and motifs. It was great to spend the day experimenting with ideas and making art. Very relaxing and creative. Thanks to Liz for a very enjoyable day!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Caroline, Lovely to hear from you and I really appreciate you letting me know about your day in the studio. It was lovely meeting and working with you after such a long wait. You created some beautiful work and it was lovely to see your ideas develop throughout the day. I hope that you have found some new techniques and ideas to explore and in the future you can make regular opportunities to develop your creativity. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

14 Aug 23'

Maxine reviewed: Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring mixed media in Derbyshire.

"We booked the course to suit the weekend we had together without much prior awareness of the Bloomsbury style. Liz was very patient and allowed me to put my own interpretation on my final piece of artwork. Great opportunity to try new art media - I loved working with inks. The slipper studio is relaxed and friendly. A visit from Burt the cat was a fleeting bonus to the day! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maxine, Good to hear from you. Thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. I really enjoyed working with you and was very impressed with your handling of the inks - the application of the black ink really brought the flowers to life and I hope this is a process you’ll continue exploring. Bert apologies for his limited visits - he was too busy hunting other furry creatures. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

7 Aug 23'

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

"A fabulous day in Liz's lovely studio. A well thought out and structured workshop which guided us to create lino prints in our own individual styles in one day. The pace was great which meant it was relaxing as well as creative. Liz gave one to one support as needed and plenty of coffee to keep us going. I'd recommend this workshop."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Judith, Thank you so much for letting me know about your workshop - it was great working alongside fellow makers. Your design has lots of potential for further experimentation, so I hope you get time to play with colour, collage and layering. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

7 Aug 23'

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

"This was a very enjoyable course. It was well organised and highly informative and held in a friendly and nurturing environment. I am eager to do more!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Gill, Good to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was great to see your skills and confidence develop throughout the day, culminating with you creating such beautiful, precise outcomes. There are so many ideas and techniques to explore, so go order your kit and start designing, cutting and printing! Best wishes Liz Wellby "

1 Aug 23'

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

"This was a fabulous course! From the very start we were made to feel welcome by Liz. She explained step by step the techniques and processes we needed to use and helped at every step giving individual attention when needed. We were encouraged to use our imagination and I was amazed at what could be achieved in such a short period of time. A thoroughly delightful way to spend a day with good company and a great teacher."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Anne, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was a pleasure working with you, seeing your ideas and skills develop throughout the day, plus your enthusiasm for the process. There’s lots of potential combining printing and fabric, so I feel you're likely to disappear down a new rabbit hole! Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

7 Jul 23'

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

"What a fun day! Liz guided us through the design & cutting of our Lino print and then printing out. She manages to give everyone individual attention and we all came away with lots of enthusiasm to continue with what we’d learnt. Thanks Liz!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi H, Thanks for letting me know about your lino cutting and printing workshop - it’s much appreciated. You really picked up the techniques quickly and created a beautiful outcome, so I hope you’ve now got the printing bug and feel ready to explore different styles and images in the near future. Happy cutting. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

7 Jul 23'

HB reviewed: It’s only natural - creating small wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"Thanks Liz for a very enjoyable day. We made lots of different flowers and grasses from wire and had several great items to take home. Liz is a great teacher, very encouraging and patient with lots of ideas. We’ll be back!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi H, Lovely to meet and work with you and thanks for letting me know about your time at the studio. Fine wire is such a lovely material to work, with lots of potential to create a wide range of outcomes. I’m picturing you with clippers and pliers to hand, ready for action. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

3 Jul 23'

Denise Thomas reviewed: It’s only natural - creating small wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"A lovely day with Liz, creating several outcomes, in the relaxed and lovely surroundings. Thoroughly enjoyable, thank you."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Denise, Thanks for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was great to work with you both and share your day. Best wishes Liz Wellby "