Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio

Christine reviewed: Painting Restoration

"Racheal is patient, knowledgeable and skilled. Really enjoyed the day and left feeling enlightened. Super smart lady."

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Thank you Christine, that is very kind of you to say! I’m glad you had a good session. It was wonderful to see the details of your painting come to life! I hope the final stages go well! Best wishes, Rachael"

Sharon Hanner reviewed: Painting Restoration

"Rachael is extremely generous with her time and expertise. She responded swiftly to queries pre course. Content was personalised and she fully explained and demonstrated approaches and options for resources. It was well worth the long journey to benefit from her extensive skills and encyclopaedic knowledge. Many thanks, Sharon"

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Dear Sharon, Thank you for such a lovely review. It was a wonderful day and so lovely to meet you and your paintings! Thank you for making the journey. I’m glad we were able to find some suitable cleaning methods for them and I hope the winter project goes well! With best wishes"

Ben reviewed: Frame Restoration

"Excellent course; superb tutor; and a fantastic opportunity to acquire new skills. Highly recommended."

David and Carol Carter reviewed: Painting Restoration

"Being new to oil painting and frame restoration, my wife and I joined Rachael with the aim of understanding how to restore a sizeable Victorian painting of our relative, known as "Uncle Harry". Our concerns that we might cause potential harm to the portrait were quickly allayed by Rachael whose whole ethos was only reversible repairs would be considered. After careful inspection, we tested the various coloured paints with cleaning solutions until we discovered what would work without causing harm. To our surprise, once shown how by Rachael, we managed to clean the surface revealing far greater detail then we had ever imagined on day one. Likewise, the delapidated frame was due to be renovated on day two but Rachael kindly offered to re-glue the joints overnight so that rennovations could proceed at full-pace the next day. Once again we were astounded at the progress made on day two including recasting the missing plaster work. Both fantastic courses, well done Rachael for all the support."