Native Hands reviews

20 Oct 20'

Jess reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"I just wanted to write to thank you again for such a special day in the woods. I took so much away from it, it’s definitely ignited a love of weaving! Hopefully next year I can treat myself to another day of learning in the woods with you."

14 Sep 20'

Michelle reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

"I just wanted to thank you for the yesterday’s day in the woods. It was so interesting and today I feel so refreshed! The day started beautifully with our meditation and unfolded in a very natural and easy way. The enquiry was deep! I love being in the woods and it was great being with a lovely group, thank you and everyone else there for being such good company. Thanks for organising such a memorable day."

13 Aug 20'

Lisa G reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

"Thank you for the wonderful experience you gave in the woods. I was very moved by the day and I'm still carrying a great quietude and thoughtfulness with me."

11 Aug 20'

Sara reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"Thank you very much for yesterday’s course. It was such a fun and rewarding day. Everyone loved my basket and I got lots of compliments. I loved the whole experience in the woods and the atmosphere and just came home happier than in the beginning of the day."

28 Jul 20'

Rebecca reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"Just fabulous. Fun, creative, incredibly informative (Ruby’s hugely inspiring teaching) and in a place of such simple beauty. Way beyond all hopes, a treat of an experience that I shall never forget – shared with lovely people."

28 Jul 20'

L. Anderson reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

"I so appreciated my day in the woods, I feel rejuvenated .... I've had a jump start back into life and am now looking forward to the rest of my summer, thank you again."

28 Jul 20'

Sharon reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"Thank you for creating such a gloriously magical experience for us. Wonderful memories for us both to look back on. It’s been such a delight to share something so beautifully creative together in the wonder of the woods. Thank you for sharing your gifts."

14 Aug 19'

Diana B. reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

"It was the most wonderful day....really well planned and sorted to give us the very best of the time we had...I was just astonished at how fast the time went....I so rarely loose track of time ...and that shows just how powerful and absorbing the making became."

14 Aug 19'

Diana B. reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

12 Aug 19'

Sarah reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"Thank you so much for such a lovely day in a magical setting. It was perfect. I really enjoyed the day and have been eyeing up my neighbours' grasses for my next basket :)"

11 Aug 19'

Jo B. reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"That was such a great day! It was such a tonic to spend a day making in the woods - feeling very inspired to attempt another basket ."

18 Jul 19'

Vaska T. reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"It was so lovely to be able to work together communally and use our physical bodies to dig, knead, mould, sweep, build, blow, and wait! I really loved it and felt my body just relax and actually take up more space, sit more sturdily and feel more solid! It was an effect I wasn’t expecting! Thank you so much again - for providing such a beautiful space with your energy, and for sharing these valuable crafts and techniques with us. What you do is so important."

17 Jul 19'

Robert B. reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

"I enjoyed the workshop hugely. It was great fun, and there was a nice bunch of people. So thanks very much for making it a really interesting and enjoyable two days. I learnt a lot and had fun doing so."

17 Jul 19'

Robert B. reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

17 Jul 19'

Robert B. reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

4 Jul 19'

L.P. reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"Cordage is so magic. I've done more work on my netted bag, still loving it and it's nearly finished! Thanks for the the fabulous weekend, it really reignited my passion for all things wildcrafty. I loved the mindfulness session - and miss it now I'm back in the city and surrounded by noisy distractions. Really want to do your bone needle course next."

4 Jul 19'

L.P. reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

6 May 19'

A.F. reviewed: Being Nature: mindfulness & re-wilding days in the woods

"Thank you again Ruby for another inspiring and joy-ful experience. Each time I do one of your courses I feel more and more in tune with, and so grateful for, the amazing gifts from the wildness of this wonderful countryside."

6 May 19'

A. F. reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

13 Apr 19'

Emma reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"Ruby- thank you for being such an inspiring teacher. It was the best medicine to be in the woods, making for the weekend and a most welcome meditation. I’m already busy spreading the word and loving my basket. Lovely to meet lots of inspiring and like minded people- thank you also for your good energy. Will keep an eye on future courses :)"

23 Jul 18'

Afke reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"We both had a delightful time creating our baskets with you and all participants in the stunning woods. Thanks for such inspiring and nourishing experience, for your fire and tea and for teaching us and caring so beautifully. We feel so proud and happy with them, we put them next to our bed that evening! Couldn't part from them... kept on feeling and smelling them! Such joy they bring. Jeremy's basket is filled with our garden apples."

6 Jun 18'

Annabel Faraday reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"Thank you again for two such wonderful days of creative discovery, earthing and connectedness. I especially appreciated your careful pacing and clear explanations of the whole process, with time also to just stop and take stock, reflect and celebrate. I just can't wait to do Level 2."

11 Mar 18'

Jini reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"It was absolutely enchanting from start to finish. It wasn’t just the clay, the handling of it, the creating, the fire-making… but the magic which you imbued it all with, and the care you took. I felt very well looked-after. Your light touch, the sense-door exercise, the poem…all really moved me. You have a rare combination of gifts. As someone who feels artistically clumsy it was wonderful to feel I achieved something creative. And that special woodland. I want to do it all over again! I’m going to recommend this to all my friends."

19 Oct 17'

J.B. reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"Being absorbed in such a beautiful activity in a beautiful place was very enriching and exactly what I needed. Thank you for making it so."

12 Oct 17'

Jane F reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"A peaceful and fascinating weekend in the Hornbeam woods with a kettle continuously on the fire, plenty of flapjacks and a stream of incredible information from Ruby about basket making and plants and land. I'm left with tingly fingers itching to do more. Thank you."