Roundedby reviews

29 Jun 23'

Louise Mackenney reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"What a brilliant way to spend the day! Lucy was a fantastic and engaging teacher - so full of knowledge, with a witty anecdote for almost everything. I was so nervous that my footstool would be the one footstool in the history of footstools that didn’t work out very well, but it did, it’s beautiful and I’m so proud of it! The venue was quirky and the lunch was delicious. Thank you Lucy. "

Roundedby responded:

"Ha ha! Never for even a second was that going to happen ! I can never quite get over what incredible results are achieved by students in this workshop - and your beautiful blush & denim stool is no exception! You were so careful and considered and asked such great questions - thank you so much for trusting in the process and getting creative with your hands! Best - Lucy "

29 Jun 23'

Nicky reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"The course run by Lucy to make your own footstool was so fulfilling. For a complete novice the support and instructions were fantastic. We never felt hurried but learnt new skills in a really well thought out and prepared day. The day flew by with a lovely lunch provided which was a point to share experiences. It's amazing after one day you go home with a lovely stool and is testament to Lucy, her teaching, skills and friendliness"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Nicky you were absolutely brilliant, thank you for such a thoughtful review - I love your Denim & Marmalade combo, it was so striking and you worked in such a careful way, no wonder it looks so good! Lucy"

27 Apr 23'

Margie reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"What a fantastic day! I learnt so much and Lucy was very patient and knowledgeable. It was fun, interesting and inspirational - best of all, I came away with a beautiful footstool. Lucy went above and beyond to help me finish my project, what a star! I'll look forward to the next course!"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh I thoroughly loved this day - everyone was so engaged, worked so hard and asked brilliant questions! Your footstool gave us a few unexpected challenges but subsequently we got to consider several different approaches, switch from single to double piping and make some more advanced cuts - well done & thank you for being such a thoughtful student! Lucy "

23 Apr 23'

Teresa reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Really knowledgeable, helpful, friendly teacher. I learnt a lot not just from my project but from the other peoples projects. Everything was really well explained and everyone could work at their own pace. A nice venue, good day I would recommend it anyone who is thinking of a small project.I would be interested in doing it again."

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks Teresa! Was absolutely lovely to have you on the course - can not believe how hard you worked and how much you achieved in one day - springs are not for the faint hearted and you absolutely stormed it! Best, Lucy "

16 Apr 23'

Suzanne McNabb reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I had hankered after one of Lucy's footstools for a while and never thought I could really make one! But I took the plunge and signed up for the course with a friend and we and the other students in the class, all ended up making beautiful, practical, sustainable footstools which we are very proud of!! Lucy is an extremely kind, patient and knowledgeable teacher. She also is very funny and knows how to tell a cracking yarn whilst still pushing us to keep on time! Lucy shared many upholsterer's secrets and made us feel like we really knew what we were doing, even if at times it seemed like we would never get there! The studio space in Lewes is terrific with amazing light and it has such a great back-story (you'll have to do the course to find out!) We also had a delicious lunch and a really, out-of-this world amazing brownie when we were all flagging mid-afternoon. It was lovely to spend the day using my hands, and the little-used creative bit of my brain. And it was great to meet and chat with some really interesting and delightful women, with Lucy guiding, teaching, encouraging and helping when it was a bit too tricky! This is a great course taught by an absolutely fabulous teacher AND you get to take home a totally gorgeous footstool which I guarantee you will love! Thanks for everything Lucy xx"

Roundedby responded:

"Gosh! What a lovely review - but then that brownie is DELICIOUS! Thank you so much, it was a delight to have you on the course, your Sunshine footstool was absolutely beautiful! Lucy"

27 Mar 23'

Mrs T reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I'd wanted to do this course for ages, so after finally doing it recently I was delighted it was all I'd hoped it would be and more. My job (life!) is very screen based, so I wanted to do something which was opposite to this, to do be practical and use my hands (not just my fingertips typing!!) and produce an item I would love and use. What I don't think I'd expected was the utter absorption of it - as a complete novice, I had to focus hard and that was so mindful. I felt I could have tacked for hours! Lucy was a superb teacher, explaining the steps and rational for each really clearly. When I got a wobble at the end finishing the felt wool layer, she was very patient and explained techniques in different ways, with suggestions to try, until it "clicked". Then bravo, a beautiful stool! When I got home my boys asked where I'd bought it, and were surprised when I said I'd made it which was gratifying! Highly commend this course - a most satisfying day. "

Roundedby responded:

"Oh and I am so glad that you did too! You worked so hard & got an absolutely brilliant, beautiful result - & I love the Marine/Pimpernel colourway, you thoroughly deserved to put your (muddy! thanks for the photo!) feet up! Thanks so much, Lucy"

30 Jan 23'

Sarah Hunter reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"Great fun and we came away with a wonderful stool ( love my two- colourway)! Delicious lunch too. "

Roundedby responded:

"It was so great to have you on the course Sarah - your Cerulean & Mustard footstool looked absolutely lovely. I think you achieved a brilliant finish - WELL DONE!! Best, Lucy "

29 Jan 23'

Danielle Harris reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I was really nervous about the footstool workshop and genuinely worried I would not be able to make one very well. However under the expert guidance of Lucy, with her wealth of knowledge and experience, and kind patience (always with humour!), I actually did it! It was such an enjoyable experience to push myself out of my 'desk based' comfort zone, to learn new skills and realise that we are all capable under the right tuition. We worked hard but the reward - coming home at the end of the day with a beautiful footstool - was so worth it! The studio is beautiful and lunch delicious too. I would highly recommend doing this workshop! Thanks SO much Lucy x"

Roundedby responded:

"Thank you Danielle for such a lovely review, it was great to have you at the workshop. I’m always especially delighted when people step out of their lane to try something new - you asked excellent questions & so quickly found your groove - Great Stuff! Now put your feet up on your very lovely Cereulean footstool! Best - Lucy "

29 Jan 23'

Cressida Murray reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"Lucy is extremely talented and a fantastic teacher . I had the most wonderful day on the footstool upholstery workshop and and chuffed to bits with my very own beautiful footstool . The whole process of booking and choosing from a selection of coloured wool ( I chose ‘ Meadow ‘ ) was straightforward and Lucy was quick to respond to any questions . There were six of us in the group and Lucy was incredibly attentive but also let us get in with the measuring , cutting , stapling , glueing and hammering . It was really thrilling to have made such a beautiful thing in only a few hours - oh and the lunch from Caccia & Tails was absolutely delicious . Thank you and I may return to make another !! "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah thank you Cressida - yes do, I’d love to have you back! Loved the result of the matching Meadow, you worked so hard & created a fabulous piece, and gained confidence with the tools, working the materials with speed & deft as the day progressed - well done! Best - Lucy "

29 Jan 23'

Abbey Gersten reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I can't recommend this course highly enough. Learnt so many new skills, all patiently taught by Lucy. Such a great design, recycled high quality materials, a delicious lunch, and a beautiful stool to put your feet on at the end. What's not to like!?"

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks so much Abbey - it was so good to have you on the course, I loved seeing your Pimpernel & Anthracite footstool come to life, you created a beautiful shape & worked so carefully - creating a beautiful footstool! Well done! Best - Lucy "

29 Jan 23'

Galia Pike reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"An absolutely perfect day, from the teacher and the delicious local food to the end result - the foot stool itself which I am SO PROUD of! We didn’t just learn how to make a footstool, we learnt so much about upholstery and furniture in general. I loved that everything was so carefully sourced - beautiful birch ply, coconut and rubber matting, rich coloured recycled wools and genuinely lovely, warm, patient and humourous teaching. I can’t wait to try my hand at another course by the excellent and very talented Lucy. Thank you!!"

Roundedby responded:

"Thank you so much for coming to the course and this lovely review - I LOVE your Willow stool - and your eagerness to engage with the process as well as the result - thank you so much and WELL DONE! Best, Lucy"

20 Dec 22'

Fiona reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"This was such a lovely day, well-paced, well taught, and informative. I am a complete novice and came away with a really beautiful footstool that the whole family love. The materials (wood and fabric) are really beautiful too. Thanks Lucy "

Roundedby responded:

"I loved your fabric choice Fiona! The marine is such a good midcentury fit - thank you for coming, and delighted that EVERYONE is putting their feet up! Lucy "

5 Dec 22'

Andrea Eserin reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"This course was informative, fun and challenging plus I came home with a beautiful foot stool which I love!"

Roundedby responded:

"Well done for taking on the challenge! I'm always amazed at how hard everyone works, and the results they achieve - your beautiful Thistle (lilac) stool was an absolute stunner - thanks so much for coming to the Workshop! Lucy"

5 Dec 22'

Lizzie Hopkins reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I absolutely loved this day, learning upholstery and better still, making a footsool that actually looked professional! I was convinced I'd end up with something bodged that I'd have to hide in the shed due to my own lack of skills (and lack of patience) but wow, Lucy guided, cajoled, encouraged, didn't let us off the hook until we all had made beautiful stools. Lovely lunch, lovely people, great venue - do it!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ha ha! Absolutely not - Rounded by workshops are a bodge free zone, there's a reason I tutor something without corners!! I loved your Porcelain fabric choice, and the result was magnificent - thanks for helping make the day SUCH fun - now go put your feet up! Lucy "

4 Dec 22'

Alina reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"A highly recommended workshop and experience with the incredibly patient Lucy. She is an amazing teacher and fun to work with. To learn how to make something from scratch and being able to take it home--and enjoy!--was a fantastic experience. On top of this, I left with many tips to work on other projects on my own. A perfect Saturday! "

Roundedby responded:

"Oh Alina - you did so well, loved the Ebony trim on your stool, really sharp! It was such a fun day, thanks for booking! Best of luck with your home project chairs, if you get stuck drop me a message and a photo am happy to guide! Lucy"

9 Nov 22'

Jacqui reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I’ve never done anything like this before but under Lucy’s patient guidance I brought home a beautiful footstool which has pride of place by our fireplace. It was a really fun day with friends and I learnt a lot! Lewes is also a great place to visit, make sure you have time to take in the sites on your crafty day out!"

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks Jacqui ! Loved having you on the course - your footstool was a triumph!"

11 Oct 22'

Cath Toro reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I did the workshop in a group of complete novices and with Lucy's step-by-step guidance, many professional upholsterer's tips and calm reassurance, all of us produced our very own, super-stylish footstools. Magic. As someone who has a desk-based, screen-staring job all week, I really enjoyed using my brain in a completely different way, working with my hands and learning to use the different tools. And spending the day in a lovely studio space. It's also very satisfying to come home with and be proud of a piece of furniture you have made yourself. Lucy is a fantastic and kind teacher and has a wealth of knowledge on all things upholstery and furniture. I came with friends but can imagine enjoying the workshop just as much with people I hadn't met before - it was a thoroughly enjoyable day. And the footstool is well-used!"

Roundedby responded:

"Thank you Cath for your lovely review - so glad you enjoyed it - the whole group did so well, and I loved ALL of your colour choices! "

10 Oct 22'

Jayne Phoenix reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I did this wonderful course with Lucy. Before the course I was able to choose my fabric from a beautiful selection of wools. The course was a full and interesting day, in a lovely studio. I was amazed at how many layers the stool has, and how intricate the techniques were. All tools were laid out ready and we were taught what each was before proceeding to complete each stage with Lucy's expert tuition and support. She was great at teaching and at ensuring our stools were perfect at every stage. We had a wonderful lunch , in the sunshine in our case as it was a lovely sunny day, before getting back to work. Best of all at the end of the day, we each had our own stools completed and ready to take home. I enjoyed this course so much I am thinking of doing it again to make a matching stool as we compete at home to use the one I made . I highly recommend this course "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Jayne your grey stool was a triumph! So glad you enjoyed the course, know you are a very keen maker, so am always delighted when folk who are already ‘handy’ with tools get a lot out of the courses too! Yes do come again, life is too short to be arguing over a footstool!"

5 Oct 22'

Gillian reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I had a fabulous time making a birch wood footstool with Lucy. Not only did I learn new skills but I also met new people, shared the learning experience and laughed a lot along the way. The workshop space is inspiring and Lucy teaches in a way which makes you believe you can do it, even if you have never tried this before! It’s a great experience and of course I now have a lovely footstool to encourage me to put my feet up. Highly recommend."

Roundedby responded:

"Thank you Gill - Ha! Glad you have your feet up - you did so well, and I loved your finished footstool!"

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