pitchblue reviews

18 Nov 24'

Kate Forbes reviewed: Sari bags

"This was a really good course - the tutor was very knowledgeable, well prepped, patient, friendly and had a huge amount of fabrics to choose from. She has a background in art teaching, and it shows. The lunch provided - freshly cooked warm salads and home-made cake - deserves a special 5* all of its own! I'd say it's probably best aimed at people who've already got some experience with textiles/sewing machines. With my very limited skill set, I found it quite an ambitious project for 5.5 hours, and didn't come close to finishing in time unfortunately. Others in the group did make some beautiful bags though. "

24 Feb 21'

Tricia reviewed: Make your own sketchbook

"I took this course last year and it was a very welcome source of inspiration during a lockdown. The written instructions were clear and easy to follow, with good tips for getting over the hurdle of a blank page and filling the sketchbooks. I made several books using the different techniques taught. I was really pleased and enjoyed the course, which was excellent value."

24 Feb 21'

Ruth Gordon reviewed: Make your own sketchbook

"I did this course last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. While a video is enjoyable I really valued the written and illustrated format because you could refer back to it and go through things again if needed so it was more relaxing than a video where you have to keep up with the demonstrations. I made several of the folded sketchbooks, simple concertinas and more complex ones with ingenious folding. I also did stitched and elasticated ones so got a dozen different books as a result and am still enjoying filling them all up."

24 Feb 21'

Shirley Bowley reviewed: Make your own sketchbook

"I was very disappointed with this on-line course which I had assumed would be presented in video format and not written instructions as was the case. I would not have purchased the course if that fact had been disclosed from the outset. Not a lot of money tolosebutstill very disappointing."