Metallix reviews

Mina Crisp reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"Thank you to Melanie for making this new craft a little easier to learn. The Pewter embossing was taught calmly but with enthusiasm. Melanie shared her knowledge and offered support as needed my only quibble was feeling cold, ( a cold day and building) so my fingers had a mind of their own. However, I still managed to produce a reasonable box! "

Metallix responded:

"Thank you so much for your review, Mina. The box you produced was awesome! You should be very proud of it. I’m so sorry that we have a cold building… this is something that will be rectified in the future… but is a slow process. Maybe I didn’t switch both heaters on again after lunch. Again, apologies. Hopefully it won’t put you off having another go at a future workshop… maybe in the summer."

Em reviewed: Embossed aluminium bauble

"Very good learning new things and seeing how things are made. Grate experience all skill leavles we never tryed this before glad we did and we have 2 bubbles to add to are wall of craft items we made. "

Metallix responded:

"Thank you, Em....it was lovely having you guys at the workshop...and they turned out so well! Hope you have a good Christmas and that the baubles take pride of place on the tree!"

Emma wallace reviewed: Embossed aluminium bauble

"We did this course as part of our 10year (tin) wedding anniversary celebrations. We absolutely loved it and gained a real appreciation of the time and effort that goes into the hand crafted items you see at craft fairs and online business. Mel was very calm and patient and checked our progress regularly to make sure we were doing it right and going to get the right result. We love the baubles we produced and will treasure them forever. Thanks!"

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, Emma. I hope you had a fab anniversary weekend…and maybe I’ll see you on another workshop in the near future( even if online)"

teresa clarke reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and pen

"Superb course. Did one to one tonight, managed to finish the course in plenty of time. The item is so cute i finished im keeping it as a keep sake for me! Great advice and could check twice incase i made a mistake. Lovely lady, will be passing the word for the business and courses for sure."

Metallix responded:

"Thank you so much for the positive review, Teresa. Your notebook design turned out beautifully! I hope to see you on another workshop in the near fiuture. Mel x"

Sarah reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and pen

"This was a really enjoyable workshop from a skilled, experienced teacher. Mel was full of enthusiasm and happy to share advice on how to develop and adapt the techniques she demonstrated. As a lifelong crafter, I am always looking for techniques that I can use elsewhere in my practice. Mel was generous in her guidance and answered my many, many questions with patience and some really insightful suggestions. I went away with a beautiful notebook and pen and absolutely fizzing with ideas. Thank you Mel!"

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, Sarah. I hope you can use some of the ideas in your work …"

Mick Parfrement reviewed: Embossed Letter and Bookmark in Pewter

"A brilliant course, one I really enjoyed. Melanie is a really good teacher and the results were fabulous. Such a good evening. 👍👍👍👍👍"

Metallix responded:

"Thanks so much for the review, Mick. Hopefully I’ll see you on another workshop in the near future"

Clare Davies reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"A very busy day which was most enjoyable. Mel was very helpful, professional and clear with her instructions. The very relaxed atmosphere made the time pass very quickly, and before we knew it, we had made a lovely personalised pewter covered box . I was really pleased with the end result . Many thanks to Mel for making the day so special."

Metallix responded:

"Thank you so much Clare. The boxes looked great! Hope to see you on another workshop in the near future x"

Lin Mcmanus reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and Pen

"We had a fantastic time. Melanie was a great teacher. It was informative, really interesting and I feel we both learnt new skills. We got to bring home a wonderful note pad and pen which we had made under Melanie's excellent guidance. Definitely recommended. "

Jennie Rainsford reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and pen

"Great online workshop with Mel, very informative and really comprehensive kit supplied. Mel was clear with instructions, very friendly and I'd highly recommend. Looking forward to visiting for an in person workshop soon!"

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for your review, Jennie…. Looking forward to meeting you in-person soon"

Tricia reviewed: Embossed aluminium bauble

"Attended this work shop with my two daughters. It was a lovely creative experience, challenging with so much choice of materials and first class guidance from Melanie. I have a photo but don’t know how to post on here. Thanks for a wonderful day, would definitely recommend!"

Chelsea reviewed: Embossed aluminium bauble

"This workshop was so fun. Melanie was very patient and helped us all throughout. It was great to learn a new technique and we all came away with a beautiful bauble. Would highly recommend this course! "

Metallix responded:

"Thank you so much Chelsea. You all made such unique baubles… and managed to do so perfectly! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.x"

Allie reviewed: Embossed aluminium bauble

"I took my 74 yr old mum on this course and she loved it, as did I. Melanie was so accommodating and patient with her teaching esp when we ran over our time eeek.."

Metallix responded:

"Both the baubles looked great! I’m pleased you had a lovely time and that your mum enjoyed her birthday experience. I hope to see you on another workshop soon x"

Emma Turner reviewed: Embossed Notebook and Pen in Pewter

"Really enjoyed the course, made to feel welcome. Experience was shared and how other mediums can be used. Great communication and helpful guidance 👍 "

Lizzie Baker reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and Pen

"My son (19 years old) & I really enjoyed this course with Melanie. She was very patient & obliging, & we were delighted with our notebooks & pens. We highly recommend this lovely, skilled teacher, and this course. 😀 "

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, Lizzie… it was a fab workshop and your notebooks looked great!"

Kate reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"What a great day to share with a friend for her birthday. Mel was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable. The technique is easy to pick up and we were both delighted with the end product. Our boxes looked beautiful and unique. This would be a lovely thing to do for a hen do or with a group and felt very accessible. Thank you, Mel"

Metallix responded:

"It was wonderful to have you in the workshop, Kate. Thanks for the lovely review and hope to see you in another one soon. xx"

Marilyn reviewed: Tree of Life Wirework and Bead Workshop

"I had a lovely session making a Tree of Life and other beaded wirework. All the materials and equipment required for the lesson were well packaged and delivered in good time. Melanie explained and demonstrated everything clearly and tailored the pace of work to our level of ability. Melanie is a very talented lady, with infectious enthusiasm. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, Marilyn. You both managed perfectly...and your wirework pieces were awesome. Hopefully I'll see you on another of my workshops in the future. Mel x"

Tara Kirkham-Evans reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and Pen

"What a lovely workshop! It was relaxing, mindful and we took away something that was beautiful and practical. Mel was an amazing teacher and explained everything clearly and step by step. We will definitely be doing another course with her."

Rachelle S reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"Had a great time on the box workahop with Mel. She is very welcoming and friendly,easy to talk to and discuss ideas with. Highly recommended!"

Metallix responded:

"Thank you so much Rach. It was lovely to chat too....and the box was fab!"

Laura reviewed: Tree of Life Wirework and Bead Workshop

"Had a lovely evening participating in the online tree of life wirework and bead workshop. I came out with some great pieces and felt I had learnt a lot of skills. Melanie running the workshop was very friendly and explained everything very clearly going at a pace that suited me. I would 100% recommend this to anyone."

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, Laura. I hope you use the skills you’ve learned in future wire sculptures. x"

Chris reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and pen

"I did the online workshop and had a fabulous 3 1/2 hours creating my pewter embossed notebook. With no previous experience of this craft, I thoroughly enjoyed the process and having a completed notebook and pen at the end was brilliant. Having received a craft course voucher as a birthday present, I can recommend that; as a gift, or, just to try something different, this workshop is a great choice. Thank you to Melanie who is a patient and encouraging teacher!"

Wendy Grattan reviewed: Embossed Pewter Notebook and Pen

"Had a brilliant time doing the pewter decorated box with Mel. Great tutor! I Loved the workshop & Mel's style of guidance through the process. She is relaxed but equally attentive when you need help. Good value for the generous information Mel shared & the pre workshop preparation ready for us so that we used our time most productively for great results. Can't wait to come back to do more pewter embossing with Mel. ❇ ❤ ❇"

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for the review Wendy. Hope to see you soon when we're all up and running again....towards the end of July. Watch this space :)"

Mitch Tiisler reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"Mel is very welcoming and personable. She is clearly very creative with a wide range of knowledge across many medias, and open to sharing her knowledge when asked. Made to feel at home (provided some nuts and hot drinks). We were given lots of guidance and step by step support alongside a wide range of examples/resources. A very simple method to pick up within minutes of Mel's explanation and trial/test piece; and then the rest of the session to be creative and make it your own. You take a wooden box, colour the clasp and hinges, and remove the corners in prep and paint it whatever colour you like. Then you draw out your design and begin embossing on the pewter sheet. You also use a pattern for the surround on a separate piece of pewter. Then we treated/coloured the pewter and then cleaned it to your required shine. Finally sticking the pewter bits to the box. We also got a tour of the building while we were waiting for the pewter to be treated, which was lovely to see all the creativity. A wonderful day. Would recommend."

Stevie Harman reviewed: Embossed letter and bookmark

"My friends and I had a brilliant time with Mel on her Embossed Letter course. We started quite nervous but Mel put us at our ease, explained everything repeatedly (!) and with great patience. Mel gave us a fantastic introduction to this craft both through her knowledge and teaching but also through the many and varied examples of her work to be seen in her studio. We all came away with a piece we could be proud of - what more could anyone want? A brilliant day!"

Dot Hubbard reviewed: Embossed letter and bookmark

"A very instructive and interesting course. Mel was very helpful and friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed it."

Josy reviewed: Embossed letter and bookmark

"I had a very good day making a decorative letter and bookmark, Mel was very patient and encouraging. She shared her knowledge and passion with us and provided all materials. It was great learning a new skill. Thank you Mel."