Rosanna Clare reviews

Annie Scott reviewed: Saddle bag in a day workshop

"Lovely day making my own saddle bag which was great fun and very therapeutic. Rosanna was a great teacher as I was new to leather craft and great to learn new skills."

Rebecca reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I purchased the course as a birthday present for my Mum and my Aunt also joined us. It was a complete surprise for my Mum and she couldn't have been more excited. Rosanna was so patient working with our different paces throughout the day, and could not have been more accommodating assuring we all got the bags we has envisioned in our heads. Needless to say we were all delighted with the finished product and they came out all looking very unique and completely professional. We are already fighting the urge to book on to another course soon!"

Dave Jarvis reviewed: Dog collar & lead course

"Another excellent course on dog collar & lead that I've attended run by Rosanna. I can thoroughly recommend spending 3 hours doing this workshop. It's the first time I'd used the sewing machine for stitching and with some help from Rosanna going round the ends, I feel pretty confident of tacking more projects own my own using a machine. As always, Rosanna was very helpful and encouraging throughout the morning. I'm very proud off the collar & lead end result and looking forward to continuing this wonderful hobby. Thank you again Rosanna and sorry to have run a little over time with my hand stitching."

Kate Clark-Kennedy reviewed: Rucksack in a day workshop

"The whole day was just wonderful. Right from the start, when you arrive at the lovely creative studio in such peaceful surroundings, you then choose the colour of the leather and then the colour of the canvas and then of course the colour of the lining. Choices, choices, choices! I have done a previous course with Rosanna so I knew just how organised and what a great teacher she was. The patterns were all ready for us to cut out and she explained everything we had to do in great detail and helped us when we got to a tricky bit! I wanted to learn how to sew leather and how to construct a bag and that is exactly what happened and I had a great time doing it. I returned home with my lovely rucksack and everyone said how talented I was. Rosanna is the talented one but just a tiny bit of that has rubbed off on me! If you are thinking about doing a course with Rosanna, just sign up, you won't regret it."

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Arh thank you Kate, what a lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the course - and you are very talented! xx"

Kinj Amin reviewed: Rucksack in a day workshop

"Fantastic day learning some important skills. Lovely choice of materials and Rosanna is wonderful and very patient. You simply cannot go wrong with this course it is a perfect day out! Book now!"

Kellie reviewed: Rucksack in a day workshop

"This was my third workshop with Rosanna, this time my fiancé joined us to make 'his & hers' rucksacks! We love the fact we’ve made something unique & learnt skills for future use. We thoroughly enjoyed the day, choosing the canvas, leather & the templates definitely made things easier. Rosanna is a great teacher and was always on hand, especially with some of the tricky sewing, which the sewing machines handled with ease. If you like crafting, the opportunity to learn from a great teacher, to use great materials & take away something unique then book yourself on this course, you won’t be disappointed!"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Thanks for a lovely review Kellie - so glad you enjoyed it ?"

Linda reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Rosanna’s workshop is an Aladdin’s cave of leather-working: skins in so many colours to choose from, all sorts of tools, sewing machines, all the hardware you need for bags, key-rings and belts, material for linings, and all the beautiful bags she makes to sell. Two things impressed from the very start: the fact that the three of us had all arrived early, so we started early and Rosanna’s passion. Well, Rosanna has it for both leather and teaching. The couple, on the three-hour course, were making a number of small items: such as a credit card case, a key-ring tassle, glasses case, luggage tag, bookmark, notebook cover and trinket tray. So Rosanna divided her time between them and me and not once did any of us feel we were left waiting. I started by learning how to cut the leather pieces out, using a template and a rotary cutter. These pieces were then glued together, before stitching on an industrial sewing machine. That last piece of equipment was new to me, and it took a little time to get used to the slight differences from my home version. Zips, linings, tabs and hardware followed. Rosanna was happy to work through lunch, me too, so we carried on and had an early finish. And I was delighted with my fold-over bag."

Jillian Deans reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"Attended the two day bag making workshop with a friend and was very happy with the results. Despite being a bit daunted by using a sewing machine (I have very limited experience), Rosanna was very patient and helped guide me through the tricky bits such as turning corners and and sewing through multiple layers of leather and fabric. Was impressed with how well Rosanna was able to keep us both on track to complete in two days as we were making very different bags."

Armelle Lovegrove reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"I really enjoyed the 2 day workshop that I completed with my friend last week-end. I had never made a leather bag before and I learnt a lot about the construction and design of the bag. It was stimulating and exciting. We worked hard on both days and what a result! I have received so many compliments for the bag that I made with you and I am really proud of what I have achieved. Thank you so much for your patience, sorry for blunting your blades :)"

Dave Jarvis reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Hi Rosanna, I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful and interesting one day workshop that I attended on Wednesday (19th May). I'm really pleased with what I achieved with the four items that I made and it's certainly spurred me on to do more things and try out new ideas. Your advice on the day was invaluable and I look forward to maybe attending another course in the near future. Thanks again for being the perfect host and for tolerating the celebrity banter!? Best regards, Dave"

Kim Matthews reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"What a fantastic experience! Thank you Rosanna for your time, patience and expertise. The two days spent in your studio just flew by - a good sign that I was enjoying myself. The end product was just fab. Thanks once again. I thoroughly recommend you and your leather courses to anyone who wishes to try something new or even refresh old skills."

Alison White reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"2 fascinating days absorbing a totally new craft activity - I think I'm hooked! Thank you Rosanna for so generously sharing your skills and experience, the volume of information imparted (and I hope a good amount imported) over the 2 days was immense. Your skills and experience as a 'teacher', keeping us going at pace so that we successfully completed our desired finished project was equally matched with you making us feel comfortable and welcome in your workshop - a jewel of a place bursting with creative influence and intriguing tools and equipment. Clearly you are a talented designer and maker but you're also a skilled problem solver, quick to find a solution when my measuring skills fell sort (more than once) and you're a hunter, able to find missing tools that constantly found their way to my magnetic end of the bench!"

Mariana Botero reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"Rosanna is a fantastic teacher. She was able to take my ideas and help me translate them into an actual project. She is extremely patient and passionate; she creates a very fun learning environment. I learned so much from her and I would definitely recommend her courses to anyone, even if you have no previous knowledge of sewing or leather working."

Sarah-Jane O'Shea reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I was given this course as a Xmas present and had a wonderful time. Rosanna studio is full of interesting tools and leather pieces and set in a lovely location. She was a great teacher, providing everything I needed to make some fun starter leather work. I have to admit to being slightly addicted following my session and am determined to return to continue my learning journey."

Liz reviewed: Leather Scandi style Bauble kit, great for crafters, leather craft

"Not used yet but looks great - will be using for a Christmas activities project"

Liz reviewed: Leather Star kit, great for crafters, leather craft

"Haven't used these yet but they look great. Will be a project for Christmas activities"

Sam reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"What a fantastic day and such a wonderful antidote to the horrors of the 'real' world right now. I fully immersed myself in this one day course and came away with 5 gorgeous pieces which, even if I say so myself, look astonishingly professional! I came away on a real high, having re-ignited my creative juices and learnt some new skills. JOY :-) Rosanna is just lovely; a brilliant teacher who is clearly passionate about what she does and happy to share her knowledge in a calm, clear, patient way. The studio is superbly equipped and Rosanna made the space safe and comfortable in these tough times. Highly recommended for anyone with a curiosity for being creative. Thank you so much, Rosanna; I'll be back :-)"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Arh what a lovely and heart warming review. So glad I could be part of your ‘reigniting’ of creative juices ? see you soon x"

Brian Charlton reviewed: Rucksack in a day workshop

"My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our rucksack making day. Rosanna guided us carefully and patiently through every step of the process. It was great to work through the process and very satisfying by mid afternoon to see the rucksack taking shapes as stitched leather and canvas together and affixed the rivets. Very proud and totally pleased with the finished product."

Alan Mercer reviewed: Belt Making Workshop

"I was given this belt making course as a Christmas present and thoroughly enjoyed it. I left with a really useful and personalised addition to my wardrobe. Make the effort to have a go yourself."

Karen Anderson reviewed: Leather tassel keyring kit, leather craft

"Great service. I was asked immediately to clarify my order so that I got exactly what I wanted. My order of the leather tassel kit arrived within a few days of my order. It was exactly as ordered and included easy to follow instructions. Great small gift for crafty friends."

Christine Smith reviewed: Sew luxe leather craft book of 20 project ideas

"I’m thrilled with the book as it’s not possible to attend a class. The book is set out very clearly; makes all the projects accessible and interesting. I’m very much a beginner but looking forward to making my way through the book especially as all the projects are very appealing!"

Alyson Holland reviewed: Leather earring making kit, jewellery making

"It was bought as a present but the kit looks fab plus it’s easy to post"

Sushee reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"My Dad and I did the one day workshop with Rosanna. We had a lovely day, learning and doing different techniques. We were really pleased with what we made; the items looked great! The workshop setting was great, the cafe provided the best, freshly cooked food. So glad we went. Can highly recommend the workshop and Rosanna. Just go for it!"

Sarah Mills reviewed: Leather earring making kit, jewellery making

"Great kit, super value too. I know my grand daughter will love making the earings and I'm sure they'll be great to wear too. I'm going to be looking at the workshops for when I can get out and about again. Thank you"

ALLISON FOWLER reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Throughly enjoyed myself. Rosanna was extremely helpful in explaining how to do each stage of my tote bag. It turned out a lot better than I thought I was capable of producing. I have had a few complimentary comments from friends too. I shall be booking another course in the future."