Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio reviews

Alex reviewed: Advanced level Portrait 10-week interactive online zoom Art course with live tuition

"I am looking forward to doing this course and developing my skills and knowledge in the Portraiture genre further. Honestly. Try this I did the beginners class and it was wonderful. Great teaching, lovely people and an oasis from the groundhog day of COVID! You don’t need to be local since it’s zoom, and I would have said a year or two ago that I can’t draw. Thank you Raya Brown"

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Alex, Thank you for your lovely words. I am so happy that you enjoyed the Portrait course. I am pleased that you are going to continue learning how to draw beautiful portraits with me and my students via zoom. I will see you on 29th of October. Best wishes. Raya"

Annie reviewed: 'Field with Red Poppies' wool fibre painting art kit

"What a fantastic art and craft of wool painting! I have learnt a new skill using this amazing kit and attending Raya's zoom course (virtually). I am totally addicted to this therapeutic technique working with natural soft merino wool fibres! I would recommend this course and kit to everyone! What a great way to relax and crate a beautiful wool fibre picture. Thank you Raya. I will see you soon at your 'Sunset' wool painting zoom course."

Sheila reviewed: 'Field with Red Poppies' wool fibre painting art kit

"I received the poppy field wool painting kit with all the beautiful merino wool and silk colours. The illustrations and photographs were easy to follow in a sequence of stages. I attended Raya's online interactive Zoom course where Raya supported me by using her techniques creating a lovely colourful picture. I found it really easy as Raya took me through step by step instructions and guidance how to create a poppy field wool painting. I was amazed how much detail and colour you can get using different fibres. I completed the picture on the same day and I was delighted I was going home with a picture that I had created. I will give this picture to my sister for her birthday as she has recently had a new large kitchen fitted with loads of light shinning through showing off the colours of the poppy field wool painting."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Sheila, Thank you very much for your comments. It was lovely meeting you virtually via zoom and teaching you. I am delighted that you liked my online Poppy Field wool painting course and the kit. I hope your sister will enjoy your beautiful wool painting of the poppy field. Regards, Raya"

Elizabeth reviewed: ‘Sunset in wool painting' interactive online course with live tuition

"Dear Raya Thank you once again for a lovely course, I really enjoyed it and I am going to have a go at another sunset just for the fun. My husband was very impressed with the picture he could believe that it was just done in wool fibres. I hope to see you again soon and I will show my picture at the next SCCS meeting. Best wishes"

Claire reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"What a fabulous class today learning the art of felt painting. My only complaint is that time passed too quickly! You are an inspirational teacher and presented the subject in a relaxed and informed way offering lots of encouragement and support so that I was able to proudly complete my picture and frame it to take home. I will definitely be doing more of this! I look forward to taking up another class soon and will definitely recommend them to others. Thank you for your time, warm welcome and endless cups of tea! Very best wishes Claire"

Catherine Cape reviewed: 10-week online watercolour for beginners course with live tuition via zoom

"I want to share with anyone who was ever told they had no ability with art. Have you ever seen anyone sketching or painting and thought 'that looks relaxing but I couldn't do that'? I can tell you that you are a) right and b) wrong. I've just finished a 10 week zoom class with Raya Brown. Its been really lovely and you'll see some of the things I've done, I've never really drawn before. I was nervous and had no idea where to start, but she is a great teacher and breaks down each part, each week you look at a different element and style and spend a few hours with a lovely group of people, and watch and follow along as she demonstrates. I first started to be interested about 2 years ago when I was at Gil's and saw the watercolour group - and couldn't make the time - now with lockdown its been possible to do via zoom. Raya does all sorts of classes, I chose portraits and am signed up for the next level one starting in a couple of months. Please share to anyone who you think would be interested - with the Zoom option you don't even need to live nearby ! I am looking forward to the next Intermediate level Portrait course via zoom with Raya starting in October."

jayne wood reviewed: 'Field with Red Poppies' wool fibre painting art kit

"The service was excellent, my order came within two days. I brought the wool painting art kit for a family member as a gift, I'm sure they will love it when they open it. The website is really good there are so many courses I would love to try, when things get back to normal."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Jane, Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad that the kit arrived safely. Here at Magic Wool Art and Craft studio we do our best to keep our customers happy and help them learn new skills. I hope that your family member will enjoy using the kit. Craft courses offer a great range of courses and I am sure you will like them. Kind regards Raya Brown"

Catherine reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"Thank you Raya for another wonderful wool painting workshop. Raya is very patient, encouraging and an excellent teacher. I highly recommend her courses."

Kate Smith reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"My husband bought the Sunset In Wool Painting Kit which I did online over the weekend. What a fantastic present creating this picture online with Raya's. It was so therapeutic, relaxing and having a great time with people I haven't met before. I lacked confidence in the very beginning but as the day went on I became confident using Raya's unique teaching methods. I would recommend this course to anyone and I have mentioned this to my sister as she is a keen on Arts and Crafts."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Kate, Thank you very much for leaving the review. I am so glad that you found the kit really useful and enjoyed my therapeutic online wool painting course. Look forward to seeing you again soon at the next wool painting course with live tuition. Raya Brown"

Kate Smith reviewed: ‘Sunset in wool painting' interactive online course with live tuition

"My husband bought the Sunset In Wool Painting Kit which I did online over the weekend. What a fantastic present creating this picture online with Raya's support. It was so therapeutic, relaxing and having a great time with people I haven't met before. I lacked confidence in the very beginning but as the day went on I became confident using Raya's unique teaching methods. I would recommend this course to anyone and I have mentioned this to my sister as she is a keen on Arts and Crafts."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Kate, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I really enjoyed teaching you and I am so glad that you liked the therapeutic wool painting course. Look forward to seeing you again at one of my wool painting or felt making courses. Regards Raya"

John Evans reviewed: 'Watercolour Christmas cards' interactive online Art course with live tuition.

"I have greatly enjoyed attending four of Raya's courses through remote Zoom sessions and in-situ lessons: Fundamental Art Skills; Birds and Natural Form; Fun with Watercolour and Introduction to Portrait. I feel my art skill level and confidence has grown under Raya's expert tutelage; I have produced work that I would not have imagined I would have been capable of before I joined Raya's classes. Raya is an experienced artist and art teacher; she has an intuitive ability to see exactly what needs to be done to improve; she delivers expert practical demonstrations and gives helpful and invaluable advice in a gentle and encouraging manner. She consistently exudes positivity, enthusiasm and encouragement for all of her students. I look forward to joining future courses with Raya."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear John Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased that you are enjoying my courses and you have made a fantastic progress during my courses. Look forward to teaching you on Monday. Best wishes Raya"

Neil reviewed: 'Watercolour Christmas cards' interactive online Art course with live tuition.

"I have attended Raya's online live tuition Watercolour Course and I have enjoyed every moment of jokes and laughs with the online Zoom. Raya is an amazing teacher and she has encouraged and supported me every week to become confident using watercolours and finding my inner artist. I have produced some experimental watercolours following Raya's clear online demonstrations and learnt different watercolour techniques and styles of work. Online tuition allows me to interact with different people in my own home without having to drive and rush around to get to Raya's workshop during peak traffic times. I would like to say thanks to Raya and I would recommend this course to anyone."

Alex reviewed: 'Watercolour Christmas cards' interactive online Art course with live tuition.

"I very much enjoyed this course and I think its relaxed nature has helped me to develop my skills in watercolour painting. I must say that I much prefer classes via Zoom. I feel as though I get more out of them. I would much prefer classes over Zoom even without the pandemic. I think, Raya, you have developed a great teaching method using Zoom. As you heard in all of our classes, we all very much enjoy your online classes. So, I am hoping they will stay. I’d like another watercolour class. The 5 week stretch was nice, it gives us a bit of break in the middle, but I would be happy to join a 10 week class too. Thank you very much!"

john reviewed: ‘Sunset in wool painting' interactive online course with live tuition

"I had such a laugh with the people attending the workshop and the time passed so quickly that it was a fantastic day. I have never used Zoom online before and with Raya's support I was able to navigate the functions of Zoom. My wife loves poppy fields and I decided to create this fibre picture for our anniversary. I have made a wool picture that my wife couldn't believe the beautiful colours, and how the picture was formed and fixed into a frame. My wife likes the picture very much. I am proud of what I have achieved at Raya's interactive workshop with live tuition and I would recommend this course to anyone."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear John, Thank you for your comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed your online art course with live tuition. It is great that your wife likes your work and I hope it made your anniversary very special. I hope to hear from you soon and you are welcome to attend more online art and craft classes. Raya"

Ann reviewed: Introduction to Soft Pastels 10-week face-to-face art course in Kidderminster West Midlands

"Inspirational course with expert tuition. I have progressed so much during this course and feel a lot more confident in use of watercolours. Thank you Raya, for your help and guidance and generous share of your expertise with us. Look forward to doing the Advanced watercolour course with you. Also I have enjoyed some online interactive art classes via zoo with Raya which I totally recommend."

Magda reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I have recently attended Raya's interactive online wool painting course. I always wanted to learn wool painting but never had a chance to come over to Raya's studio as I live far away. I am so glad that Raya offered me the chance to learn this exciting wool fibre art and craft over zoom. I experienced other techniques working with wool but this new way of using wool fibres became very interesting and enjoyable. I really liked the therapeutic experience of playing with different natural fibres creating some images and textures. Raya was very helpful and encouraging. She also sent me the wool painting kit with all the tools and materials so that I did not need to search for various things for the course. I love my finished wool picture very much. I can recommend this course to anyone!"

Sam reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I thought the course was great with brilliant bright colours and a picture that I can give to my mum for her birthday next week. Raya has a way of putting people at ease and giving me the confidence I lacked before the course. I would certainly recommend the course to anyone who wants to try and create a picture with wool fibres."

Alan reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"What a great course! I have just learnt an amazing new technique of painting with wool fibres. This is going to become my new hobby as it is so therapeutic, enjoyable and addictive! I fell in love with this new way of painting with colourful strands of wool and creating amazing new textures and effects! Thank you to the wonderful tutor Raya Brown who posted the kit to me and carefully explained the the process of wool painting using clear step by step online demonstrations and inspirational ideas."

Alan Brown reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I enjoyed the online Art and Craft Zoom course with Raya so much that I have recommended my wife and sister to attend the next course. I have not done art for years but with Ray's expertise I got up to speed quickly. I will be keeping an eye on any other courses she may have be running in the near future."

Neil Beck reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I thought the course was great and I could work from home. I have never used Zoom before and Raya made it easy for me. I would definitely attend another Art and Craft course with Raya and I would recommend it to my family and friends."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Neil, Thank you so much for your time writing this review. I am so pleased that learning on Zoom is working for you and you are happy with my tuition. Look forward to teaching you again online."

Des reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I was a little unsure about doing interactive art online as I have never done this before. Raya was brilliant as she explained everything so simple to me as if I was at her workshop in her art and craft studio. I thought initially I wouldn't enjoy this online experience as I'm a very much a people person and love being with other people in a workshop environment where we can have a joke and get to know each other. Doing an online Zoom course was surprisingly a great experience as I have met new friends and with Raya's easy to follow instructions I can still do the art I love."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Hi Des, Thank you so much for your comments! I am happy that you enjoyed my interactive course on zoom and found some new like-minded friends through my course. Good luck with your art projects and I look forward to seeing you again on zoom at our interactive online art classes."

Dana Broad reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I cannot believe how far I have come in just a few weeks. Raya Brown not only is a brilliant tutor she is a talented Artist in her own right. I feel really lucky in coming across this fabulous studio!"

Alex reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"This is such a great idea! Fantastic assistance course for Art and Craft enthusiasts! Raya is a very knowledgeable, patient and helpful Tutor. She gives clear step by step instructions and her teaching to tailored to individual student's needs. Her traditional approach to teaching is an asset to the Art Education System. I have enjoyed her courses very much and highly recommend this course to everyone who would like to study Art in-depth."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Alex, Thank you very much for you review. I am glad you have enjoyed my courses and you are now producing some lovely Art work. I look forward to seeing you again at my next online course with you. Raya"

Linda reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"So inspiring...very professional approach. Very talented tutor with so much to offer. I have attended fundamental art skills and 3 wool painting workshops. Raya is so encouraging..very patient and kind and you just want to keep attending more! I am continuing my artistic journey with watercolours next term. I can recommend these fantastic courses."

Linda reviewed: 10- week Introduction to Soft Pastels online zoom art course with live tuition. Suitable for complete beginners and people with some experience in Art.

"So inspiring..very professional approach. Very talented tutor with so much to offer. I have attended fundamental art skills and 3 wool painting workshops. Raya is so encouraging..very patient and kind and you just want to keep attending more! I am continuing my artistic journey with watercolours next term. I can recommend these fantastic courses."