Phil Parkes Maille reviews

24 Apr 23'

Leonie reviewed: Maille making the traditional way

"Going in with little to no knowledge of maille I came away with a great foundational understanding of the different types of maille, and how to make maille from the very beginning of the process to the end. Phil is an excellent tutor with a vast knowledge and patience to help any beginner on their journey with maille making! A really enjoyable and insightful course with Phil, I would definitely recommend this course!"

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks Leonie, good to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for the recommendation!"

24 Apr 23'

Adam reviewed: Maille making the traditional way

"Had a wonderful and very informative day under the wise and patient tutelage of Phil. I feel I have a solid beginner's grounding in the way mail is constructed, including the different types. Well worth attending!"

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks and glad to hear you enjoyed and learned. Hopefully useful in your future battles!"

24 Apr 23'

Courtney Lyons reviewed: Maille making the traditional way

"A really fantastic course- from knowing nothing about Maille making I left with confidence and passion to continue exploring this craft. Phil is an excellent tutor guiding you through the whole process explaining the history, materials and tools used, so from beginning to end it was a great learning and a brilliant experience!"

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Great to hear and thanks for the positive review. I recommend the wooden ring kits for exploring different tailoring techniques in particular."

21 Apr 23'

Roisin Cull reviewed: Maille making the traditional way

"Really great course, even if you know nothing about Maille, we were shown the different types and the process from start to finish whilst encouraging us to have a go at each step Phil really knows his stuff and is very patient especially when we had the chance to make our own mini chain maille."

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed the course."

21 Apr 23'

Alex Brown reviewed: Maille making the traditional way

"Fascinating course. Phil was great! Going over the process from a bit of wire to making the rings, coiling them, then learning weaves with fun lil teaching aids. What made the entire experience that bit better was how Phil was knowledgeable and comes from a historical background so told us all sorts of fun facts and tid bits. I'm now at a stage of appreciation of the skills required, but also could make my own maille suit for reenactment or larp. Very chuffed. "

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Glad to hear you enjoyed the day and hopefully you'll be able to fix those holes in your shirt successfully now."

21 Apr 23'

Emma Thomas reviewed: Wooden Maille Construction Kit

"Super useful in helping me figure out how the maille was meant go together!"

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks Emma, great to hear that you found them a useful learning aid."