Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker reviews

3 Jul 23'

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

"Fantastic workshop, Liz is so generous with her time and materials, in her lovely studio, with plentiful tea, coffee and biscuits. Highly recommended "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Denise, It was a cracking day, with a great creative atmosphere and lovely to see your skills and understanding develop. Your puffin was gorgeous, so I hope it’s had lots of attention and raised some smiles. Happy printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

2 Jul 23'

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

"A wonderful day - a really good balance of practicalities and inspiration. Liz's studio is a space full of creativity, lined with tiny sculptures and beautiful prints, with a calming garden as a backdrop through the windows. I had never attempted linocut before - the teaching was just right, came away feeling empowered rather than overwhelmed, with lots of good advice on getting started fairly cheaply."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Alison, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me about your workshop - I have a big smile on my face. It was a really great day, with such a positive buzz in the studio. Everyone worked so well together and when you left, it was lovely to see you all chatting whilst walking down the lane 4 abreast. For a first time cutter and printer you created a beautiful, carefully cut design and quickly understood how to print with accuracy. I think it’s the start of something very special for you. Happy printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

26 Jun 23'

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

"We attended The First Cut Lino Cutting for beginners and rusty printers. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Liz was very informative, generous with her sharing and interesting. Her studio is full of her wonderful creations and the day felt very inspiring. We thoroughly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Elaine & Jane, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day. It was great to meet and work with you both. You both had different creative experiences, but made great progress with this addictive process. Hope you’ve had time to buy some new kit and start planning your next pieces. Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

12 Jun 23'

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

"Fantastic Day. Gentle laid back learning that was jam packed full of information. Really appreciated the opportunity to try different tools and mediums to see which felt best for me. Liz is a very generous tutor with her time, expertise and resources. And it's a very lovely venue. Small group meant there was time for everyone. Thoroughly recommended."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Cal, Thanks for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio - I’m sat with a big smile on my face and it’s very much appreciated. It was lovely working with you both and I especially enjoyed seeing your enthusiasm for the process grow. You say you don’t need another creative distraction, but I think you’ve been bitten. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

28 May 23'

Jo, Sheffield reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"Fabulous workshop, thoroughly enjoyed making three different wire structures. Liz was an excellent teacher, the venue is so lovely and peaceful too. Would highly recommend!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jo, Lovely to hear from you and thanks very much for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It’s a lovely workshop and wire is such a good material to work with and there’s lots of potential for further exploration for you. It was a pleasure working with you and thank you for your recommendation. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

22 May 23'

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

"It was my second linoprinting workshop with Liz at her very welcoming home studio. Liz is a great teacher and gave all four of us 1-1 tuition as needed throughout the day. She structured the day well so there was plenty of time for practice cutting, carving our final composition and printing with a variety of papers and ink. A very enjoyable, inspiring day day . Thank you Liz"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Marie, Good to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time at The Slipper Studio. It’s a pleasure working with you, seeing your evident passion for the process and willingness to try new ways of working in order to develop your skills and ideas. Happy cutting and printing Liz Wellby "

21 May 23'

Ingrid Knowles-McNab reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"Idyllic setting at the slipper studio, a lovely peaceful workshop with plentiful tea and biscuits, informative teaching, definitely recommend. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Ingrid, Thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you yesterday. It’s a great material to work with and you created some beautiful wire pieces, so I hope you’ve been bitten by the wire bug. Happy making. Liz Wellby "

15 May 23'

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

"Lino printing with Liz was a wonderful experience in a beautiful location. Teaching was great, with clear instructions delivered in a friendly and relaxing way. Lots of tea and biscuits too! Thanks Liz! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Victoria, Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. It’s a great process and should give you lots of opportunities to explore new ideas and ways of working. It was lovely to work with you all and share belated birthday celebrations. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

6 May 23'

Kate Jauffur reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"Sadly, I can't comment on the course content, as I had covid and chose to do the responsible thing and stay home. Unfortunately, the tutor would not let me move the dates to another course so I lost £170 (was attending with a friend who could not get there on her own). Be aware so the same thing doesn't happen to you. The lack of flexibility was very disappointing!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Kate, I am sad to have received your review and disappointed that you didn’t message me directly ahead of doing this, as your review doesn’t give a full picture of the situation. I understand and appreciate your disappointment in not being able to attend a workshop that you’ve been looking forward to. I was also looking forward to working with you both. The T & C you booked under are the most generous that CraftCourses offer, ie you may cancel and receive a full refund up to 2 weeks prior to the workshop date. There are other options that I may choose which are less generous, but I believe the 2 week cancellation policy is fair to both my customers and myself. I received a message from your friend who was to come with you the evening before you were to attend, saying that you were unwell and could I swap the date of your workshop and that you were willing to pay a fee to achieve this. It’s rare to have similar requests to yours, however, if there’s sufficient time for me to promote and fill the places, allowing me to move customers to a later date, then I am happy to do this. However, in your situation, with the request coming just the night before, this wasn’t possible. I also had 2 other people attending the workshop and I didn’t want to disappoint them, by cancelling the workshop. Your friend was aware that I was happy for her to come along to the workshop, but she chose not to, therefore both booking fees were lost. May I add that the message conversation I had with your friend doesn’t wholly reflect your point of view. I hope you understand that I run workshops as a business and not a hobby. When booking/accepting a workshop there has to be commitment on both sides and I don’t feel that you have fully taken into consideration my situation as the provider. I’m sorry that you aren’t happy with my decision. Yours Liz Wellby"

28 Apr 23'

Miriam reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Fantastic day, Liz is a lovely tutor and the studio is amazing, thorough explanations and demonstration of process throughout day, along with take home hand outs and plenty of time and opportunities to play and experiment. Day flew by and enjoyed every minute! Looking forward to doing more at home and attending another workshop in future. Thank you! X"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Miriam, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day and it was a pleasure working with you, guiding and encouraging you with this lovely process. I am now sat with a big smile on my face, basking in the kindness of your feedback. Thank you and I hope you’ve had time to continue printing. Hurry back! Liz Wellby "

24 Apr 23'

Sasha reviewed: Tailor made workshop for Sasha M & guest - Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"What a fun day! With great instruction from Liz we were able to freely experiment with colour, shape and technique. This was a lovely opportunity to relax with my daughter and 'play' with a new process. We were happy to take our work home and actually have pieces that look quite good! Both my daughter and I would recommend this day course as it was good fun, in a relaxed atmosphere, it was well prepared and thought out by Liz. Currently feeling encouraged and inspired :)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sasha, Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day - it’s really appreciated. It was lovely to spend time with you both, exploring this lovely spontaneous process. You both had different approaches, but left with a range of great work. Is there going to be a race to get your pieces mounted and framed? Happy printing. Liz Wellby "

8 Apr 23'

Lyn reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Another enjoyable day in the Slipper Studio with Liz. Very clear tuition, a useful handout and with a small group plenty of individual attention. I came away with a huge pile of prints, some complete, some to work on further at home - Gelli plate printing is definitely addictive. Thank you."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lyn, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. It was good fun working with you both, and in particular seeing you understand how you both might use this technique for your individual creative pursuits. I imagine this technique will be taking up a fair amount of your time! Best wishes Liz Wellby and Bert (happily walking on all 4 feet) "

5 Apr 23'

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

"Very enjoyable Lino cutting course with Liz on 1st April. Lovely setting and a very knowledgeable tutor. Would highly recommend. I was a novice but still came away with prints to be proud of. Thanks."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Wendy, Good to hear about your time at The Slipper Studio and thank you for letting me know. It was a pleasure working with you, seeing you explore the process and understanding the potential of what can be done with lino cutting and printing. With all that lovely time opening up ahead of you, just imagine the fun you’ll have exploring this lovely, addictive process! Best wishes and happy printmaking. Liz Wellby "

2 Apr 23'

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

"Well who knew I could be crafty? Not me, enjoyed the first cut Lino course learnt a new skill & actually produced a passable print or twelve, very enjoyable day in a lovely setting, so if you’re reading this go on give it a go you won’t be disappointed "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Martin, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely working with you and your daughter and great to see your skills and understanding develop throughout the day. You say passable and I say an excellent first print. Your choice of image was brave, but you clearly pulled it off and took the opportunity to explore a range of colours and tones. Here’s to a fleet of vehicular inspired lino cuts! Best wishes Liz Wellby "

17 Mar 23'

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

"I had an enjoyable day at The Slipper Studio, a lovely space to learn and create. I can highly recommend Liz as a caring, informative and attentive tutor. I was new to Lino cutting and printing and learned a lot on the day. Liz was a great host and kept us refreshed with lots of tea and biscuits and was always on hand for help and advice. I came away with several prints that I was very happy with. Thanks Liz. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Yvonne, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your experience lino cutting and printing. It was good to meet and work with you and share your interest and positivity for the process. I hope you’ve managed to buy some materials and equipment and you’re onto at least your 3rd or 4th print! Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

12 Mar 23'

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

"I had a wonderful time. Liz is very welcoming and fantastic at sharing her skills then letting us loose! I was amazed at what I managed to achieve in the workshop. One of my prints is already framed and hanging on the wall. Such a great introduction and I feel equipped with the skills to have a go at home on my own. Highly recommend."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Tania, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for telling me about your workshop. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed your day lino cutting and printing and equally impressed that you now have a completed piece hanging on your wall. It’s such a great process and once you have your cutters, a roller and some ink, you’ll be off. What’s your next design going to be? Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

2 Mar 23'

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

"Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. I already had some experience of working with wire at home and it was great to learn to think a little differently and create some new ideas. I would highly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Liz, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day exploring wire. It was good to work with a more experienced maker, helping you to try different methods and challenging us both to consider alternatives. Hope those clippers and pliers are busy with new projects. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

28 Feb 23'

John and Janine reviewed: It’s only natural - creating small wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"Thoroughly enjoyable day, achieved more than we expected. We loved Liz’s beautiful studio and her relaxed style. Would highly recommend any of Liz’s courses."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi John & Janine, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind words. It was a productive and thoroughly enjoyable day and you both created some lovely pieces. It was also good fun and great to work with you both again. Happy making. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

27 Feb 23'

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

"I had a very enjoyable day revisiting lino printing, learning about different types of lino, tools and inks. Liz is an excellent tutor, well organised, knowledgeable and helpful. With course members limited to 3 we had lots of individual attention and we all worked on our own projects once the basics had been covered. I came away with a folder full of prints and the enthusiasm to do more. The Slipper Studio is a great place to work in with excellent facilities and we were well supplied with refreshments throughout the day. This is the second course I have taken with Liz and I will be booking more."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lyn, Thanks for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely working with you both and great to have you here. You both made good progress and produced some lovely pieces. I feel confident that you’ll be able to continue lino cutting and printing at your own speed, so I look forward to seeing the results in the near future. I’m particularly interested as to how printing will work with your textile pieces. It will be a pleasure to have you here again and hopefully Bert will be a bit braver and more sociable. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

26 Feb 23'

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

"It was a perfect day. Just three of us, so we got so much tuition as a three and individually. All aims and objectives were met! I came away with a gallery of lino cut prints. Happy bunny, oops I mean hare! Thanks, Liz! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Les, Thank you for taking your time to review your workshop at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your skills and understanding develop, with lots of humour thrown in for good measure. Lino cutting and printing is such a lovely process, with lots of potential for development. I hope your craft room will soon be filled with a plethora of your prints. Happy cutting and printing. Liz Wellby "

22 Feb 23'

Jo reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"We had a fantastic day. Learned some great new skills and techniques that I am keen to continue to work with at home. Liz was the perfect tutor and host. She demonstrated the methodology in bite-sized chunks that were easy to assimilate and was always on hand with advice and helpful tips. I would very much like to extend my gelliprinting and also learn other skills with Liz. And, of course, it was lovely to take a whole day to just create! Thanks Liz :-)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jo, Thank you so much for your review. It’s very much appreciated. It was a pleasure working with you. Your engagement and willingness to try new things out was great, as was your humour and the sense of fun you brought to the studio. You are so right about the pleasure experienced when having a day to focus on making. We need to do it more often, so please hurry back! Best wishes Liz Wellby "

21 Feb 23'

Vanessa Jackson reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I had a wonderful day at the lovely Slipper Studio using the gel plate for the first time. Liz Wellby is an excellent teacher who can communicate and demonstrate the various techniques required for learning this craft. This course is suitable for the beginner and for those with some experience. I would highly recommend it."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Vanessa, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. I really enjoyed working with you, introducing you to this new process. Gel plate printing is lovely intuitive technique, which has lots of potential and you’re sure to enjoy developing a range of new skills and ideas. Think of all those beautiful spring flowers that you’ll be able to use for masking the plate. Thank you for helping make the day such fun. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

18 Feb 23'

Maria McPherson reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course! Great teaching style, friendly welcoming atmosphere, beautiful studio and a small number of course goers to make the day personal yet collaborative. I would highly recommend this course for both beginners and people with some experience of gelli plate printing!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maria, Lovely to meet and work with you today and thank you for telling me about your time at The Slipper Studio. Your previous experience of using a gel plate helped you to create some beautiful pieces, with a strong use of colour, pattern and marks. I think you’ll enjoy creating gel plate prints on fabric, with lots of potential for hand stitching and experimentation. Happy printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

13 Feb 23'

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

"I really enjoyed the day with Liz. Excellent demonstrations, support and venue. The resources were well presented, great refreshments provided and a very welcoming studio to work in. I have already booked another workshop. I highly recommend this artist/teacher.. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Marie, Thanks for letting me know about your visit to The Slipper Studio. It was lovely working with you, helping you explore a different aspect of lino cutting. I think it will help you explore your new theme and give you different creative opportunities. Looking forward to working with you again. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

13 Feb 23'

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

"We were warmly welcomed by Liz to this beautiful and calming studio. I loved starting the day with a summary of lino printing and its place in art history. The workshop was thoroughly enjoyable and very well organised with lovely spaces to work in. Liz was keen to ensure that participants were fulfilled in what they achieved throughout the day. An excellent teacher and facilitator with a warm friendly manner, nothing is too much trouble for Liz. At the end of the day I left feeling inspired to create! I will be back. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Christine, Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. Thank you. It was lovely to re introduce you to this addictive process. It’s a different way of seeing and exploring ideas, but I think you’ll get such a lot from developing your skills and understanding. I think gel plate printing should be your next workshop! Best wishes and happy cutting. Liz Wellby"