Rosanna Clare reviews

23 Jan 18'

Nicki Rowling reviewed: Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

"What a great morning with the lovely Rosanna. I made some great handles to enhance my willow baskets and my husband made us some cases for our glasses and straps for the binoculars. Tailor made for us, it was perfect. Many thanks and I am dreaming up the time to come and make my own back pack."

22 Jan 18'

Anne & Baptiste reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I bought this course as a Xmas gift for my husband. We both attended and we had a really great day. Rosanna is a really good teacher telling us about the different types of leather, basic material required, hand stitching and machine sewing method, where to provide the required items if we wanted to continue... She had prepared examples of objects we could make, suggesting we would be able to do 4/5 during the day. She is full of ideas to help you personalize everything really making it feel special. We ended up making 2 card holders, a wallet, a purse, a pencil case and a tray. For his last item my husband was able to go off the list and make a sleeve for his laptop fully home made! He was very proud of himself, best xmas gift ever! Thank you Rosanna."

18 Jan 18'

Archie Stephens reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"I contacted Rosanna about helping me construct a pattern and teach me the skills needed to sew a heavy duty canvas and leather tote bag. Having never used a sewing machine before I was a bit apprehensive of whether or not I'd be able to produce a good product, Rosanna was such a good teacher, I never felt out of my depth. Everything was explained very well, and when the bag started coming together I was so happy with how it turned out! I have come away from the course with much more confidence about making these bags in the future. After we finished the bag we had some time remaining so Rosanna helped me hand tool a leather notebook holder and knife sheath. Hand tooling leather wasn't something I was originally interested in but after learning the skills I now have some products I can make using scraps of leather I have left over! I am so chuffed to bits with what I've gained from the course and it was certainly worth every penny! Thanks Rosanna!"

14 Jan 18'

Sue Elliott reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I wanted to know more about working with leather and decided to book a place on the one day "Make your own bag" workshop. I'm so glad I did. Rosanna is a wonderful teacher and full of knowledge. You work at your own speed and don't feel rushed at all. You can ask a thousand and one questions and in between "tea on demand" and lots of chat I came away knowing so much more and with a determination to come back for a second course. I made a beautiful bag which I love, love, love! It's stunning and so much better and more professional looking than I could ever have imagined. Thank you so much!"

11 Jan 18'

Robyn wheeler reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I have just done a days course at Rosanna’s workshop, I started as a complete beginner but with Rosanna’s excellent teaching and guidance I made five leather work pieces which included a pencil case, browband and a dog collar! I highly recommend this workshop, very informative and relaxing, while Rosanna provides all information to help you start up your new hobby! I had a wonderful day, thank you :)"

22 Dec 17'

Sherra Leung reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I would highly recommend Rosanna's full day leather workshop. I had a delightful day making items with different skills. Rosanna is a friendly and patient tutor who guided us in details. There are many resources on the Internet which acts like a "tutor". However, what valuable is experience, especially with the fact that different people have different difficulities in learning a thing. Rosanna is really a great tutor who is enthusiastic in telling us tips to make our handcrafts better."

19 Dec 17'

Caroline Fairbrother reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I would highly recommend this course. Rosanna is a great teacher, she is patient and super friendly. We had great fun on the full day course and made 4 lovely items to take away."

2 Dec 17'

Sharon Watson reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I attended the one day bag making course with my daughter. Rosanna is an excellent teacher and we came away with a lovely clutch bag each. We learnt many techniques for our first venture into leather work. Rosanna gave us lots of advice and information on suppliers and equipment to enable us to have a go at home. Thanks Rosanna for such a lovely day!"

29 Oct 17'

Sherri reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I attended one of Rosanna’s full day leather workshops and had a great day! It was a wonderful hands on class. Rosanna was an encouraging and informative teacher and made the day really enjoyable. I came away with my completed projects of which I am very pleased! Thank you for a fabulous day, I am sure to be back! Sherri"

27 Oct 17'

Matt Perkins reviewed: Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

"What a great way to spend a morning with my teenage son. We both enjoy making things and courses are excellent for learning about a craft. The half-day course with Rosanna certainly exceeded my expectations. I wanted to make myself a leather wallet, learn saddle stitching and enjoy time with my son. All three outcomes were achieved with Rosanna's highly effective teaching and positive personality. She quickly adapted to what we both wanted and offered clear and helpful advice. Her tuition was easy to follow and the results achieved were more professional than I would have thought possible. I would happily attend another one of her workshops and highly recommend her to those who want to learn how to make leather goods in a positive, enjoyable and very friendly environment."

23 Oct 17'

Chris Lowin reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"My girlfriend treated me to the full day leather craft workshop for my birthday. I'm so glad she chose Rosanna's course because it was a delightful day. Rosanna has a great combination of leathering and teaching skills which makes the day informative and relaxed. There are a number a items you can choose to make, I made a card and passport holder which I personalised and dedicated to my girlfriend. If you are interested in leather craft as a hobby or perhaps a business venture, this course is definitely a great place to start. Thank you Rosanna!"

22 Oct 17'

Tierney & Maddison reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Would really recommend this course to anyone who is starting out and wants to learn the skills & techniques involved with leather work. Rosanna was extremely patient, attentive, knowledgable and all around a lovely person. We're very happy with the items we made. She provided a great selection of leathers and templates. We're eager to book in another class to tackle a harder project. What a fun day in such an inspiring studio! Tierney & Maddison"

20 Oct 17'

Rebecca Neale reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"A very informative day, in a charming workshop. Rosanne gave constructive and excellent instruction - we managed to make several pieces each, and I’m really happy with what I made - am now keen to pursue this craft further. Rosanne is an inspiration, and her work is delightful - I hope to join another of her workshops in the future."

20 Oct 17'

susan glover reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Very enjoyable and informative day. I was able to ask any questions I had about methods,tools etc. Friendly supportive environment without being over supervised. Rosanna obviously knows her stuff. I was surprised at how many useful pieces I made."

13 Oct 17'

Pete Kenneally reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"well designed course. I found it both pleasantly enlightening and encouraging as a complete novice with an interest but having never done any leather work. By the end of the course I has made a glasses case, a business card holder & a purse / wallet. Rosanna was very patient and informative and I came away very happy and will be carrying on further with leather craft now that I've had a good insight."

12 Oct 17'

Angus from Ockham reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Rosanna is an excellent teacher and host and the environment and facilities for the workshop are great. I went along with a pre-planned idea of what I wanted to do and after being taught how to set out a stitch a card holder, Rosanna was only too happy to get the card out and start making a completely new template for what I wanted to do. However, it wasn't just done for me and I was encouraged and helped to produce the template to do my project. At the end of the day, I produced three items that I am quite proud of and although I went up to the wire at the end of the day to get completed, there was never any hint of needing to get a move on. I would highly recommend the experience and I shall be buying some tools to do some work for myself too!"

22 Sep 17'

Susie F reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"The course was such fun and Rosanna (and her mother) delightful! We learned and made far more than we thought possible in a day, and Rosanna is an exceptional teacher. Many thanks indeed and we will definitely be booking another course soon. Highly recommended."

6 Sep 17'

Luke Stanley reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"*Genuinely Great Day - Highly Recommend for all levels* From booking the course to answering queries and reminders after completion, Rosanna was really helpful, personable and attentive. Booking the course was easy and pain free (not like other courses I have previously tried to book on), correspondence and directions to the venue were easy to follow, coherent and accurate. Location was great, a studio workshop full or exciting tools, inspiration and examples of previous work. The best environment to get those creative juices flowing! The course itself was really informative. Rosanna shared tricks of the trade, best practice, offered advice on how to do what I had previously been doing in a safer and less time consuming way. I really did learn a lot about what I had previously been doing and what I was going to do. Rosanna tailored the course to my experience and the learning's were relevant to what I wanted to achieve from the day. Continues tea and biscuits along with a home prepared lunch kept me fuelled for the day. I left innovated, inspired and excited about the things I had made and cant wait to put learnings into practice! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course for all levels as it can be tailored to strengths, wants and needs."

29 Aug 17'

kathie paling reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Had a fab day. Rosanna was so welcoming and taught me many new skills. She was very informative and was very patient with me. Very happy with the three items I made for my first attemlt at this craft. Looking forward to doing another one soon. Cant wait for her book to be published. Thankyou again andunch was great too."

21 Aug 17'

Dan Ahern reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Rosanna could not have been more friendly, patient and informative. It was great to get out of London for the day in the countryside studio. I spent the day working on 2 items which you can take away with you. I learnt a great deal and Rosanna was able to advise on all things leather and it was great fun spending the day there. I would highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to learn a new hobby or for someone who wanted to eventually make products on their own. Thanks!!"

17 Aug 17'

Craig H reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I'd give this course 6 stars if I could! Rosanna is a superb tutor and this day flew past, leaving me with tons of knowledge and new skills and a handful of leather items that look professionally made - friends were stunned to hear I'd made them that day with my own hands! I couldn't recommend Rosanna and this course highly enough. I turned up at her studio in Kent with no experience with leather at all, and have gone away with the ability to make hand-stitched items at home, and experience with sewing leather on an industrial machine too. The course covered cutting, gluing, lining, adding rivets and fastenings, tools and suppliers too, and all with good insights and great conversation. If you have any interest in leather, or just like making stuff, then give this course a go, you won't be disappointed!"

14 Aug 17'

Sarah-Antonia reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"For anyone considering taking the 2 day bag making course I would definitely recommend it! I enjoy learning new skills whenever possible, I have been on many courses for a variety of experiences, but this course has made my top 3 due to being such a personalised experience. From the start, the syllabus was not only about how to construct a bag, but focused on how to bring to life something from my imagination, with the strategical knowledge and enlightenment of a professional who could think around potential pitfalls and be creatively involved with me. I think this approach is extremely successful as by joining in & discussing all options with Rosanna, I was able to better understand the mechanics of making a bag. Not only do I feel confident enough to practice a project by myself, I feel confident to make other items that we didn't create, purely because I was taught me more than just a baseline template, Rosanna taught me the intelligence behind the shapes and the development sequence. Thank you Rosanna for a lovely weekend :-)"

21 Jul 17'

Hilary & Steve reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"We booked a day with Rosanna to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary which is traditionally named 'leather'. By the end of the day we had made a wonderful set of unique leather gifts for each other which will be a lovely reminder of a brilliant day. Rosanna is a very good teacher and made us feel instantly at home, in fact at lunchtime the whole family made us feel very welcome as we sat and chatted over delicious homemade quiche. We will be showing off our handiwork and recommending this to all our friends. Thank you Rosanna."

11 Jul 17'

Rebecca reviewed: Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

"A lovely morning spent with Rosanna in her Kent workshop. Great experience and love what we made! Would highly recommend."

4 Jul 17'

Kim Tarrant reviewed: Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

"Absolutely brilliant course and teacher. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and really pleased with the card holder and tassel we made. I can't believe how quickly we got it all done. Rosanna is a great teacher and just made it all so easy and straightforward. Oh dear, now I have another craft I want to pursue."