SalixArts - Debbie Hall reviews

Victoria reviewed: Small round willow basket (stake and strand) workshop with Debbie Hall of SalixArts

"This was such an excellent class, and I am so pleased with taking home my very own completed round basket. The teaching was excellent, really clear and well paced for everyone in the group (4 of us). The studio and garden are beautiful. I would not hesitate to recommend "

Joy Gallavan reviewed: Willow Weaving Workshops - Christmas Decorations, Wreaths and Gifts

"Would highly recommend this course, lovely lady, lovely experience all round "

SalixArts - Debbie Hall responded:

"Thanks for the review Joy, It was a pleasure to have you here - what a lovely group we had that day, I hope that you really enjoy all your decorations and I hope to see you again, Warm wishes, Debbie"

Marie reviewed: Basketry courses at SalixArts in Cambridgeshire

"We were complete beginners and wondering what we would be able to achieve, but under Debbie's guidance we managed to make lovely baskets of which we are very proud. Debbie is a lovely friendly teacher and we had a very good time. We would definitely recommend her workshop."

SalixArts - Debbie Hall responded:

"Thank you Marie and Adam - you were a pleasure to teach and hope you treasure your lovely baskets. Hope you go on to make some more - Maybe see you again!"

Joanne Fernihough reviewed: Basketry courses at SalixArts in Cambridgeshire

"We had an excellent day. We were both surprised at how good our baskets turned out….all down to the quality of the teaching…Debbie was very good, patient, great fun and made us most welcome…would highly recommend the course…and we may well be back ourselves!!"

SalixArts - Debbie Hall responded:

"Thanks Jo. It was lovely to meet you both, and would love to have you back again! I had a great fun day too! Hope you both really enjoy your lovely baskets."

Debbie Usher reviewed: Basketry courses at SalixArts in Cambridgeshire

"Wow! A first rate course in the art of basketry. Couldn't be more thrilled with what I was able to achieve, with Debbie's expert tuition, in just two days! I'm not a particularly crafty person but Debbie was patient and ensured everyone in the class made good progress to achieve something they could be really happy with. Debbie also gave us inspiration to maintain our skills once leaving the course by showing us her own incredible creations and, as she grows her own willow in a variety of colours, we were able to take some home to continue using our new found skills. Debbie is a very welcoming host and provided us with a fantastic lunch too! A thoroughly enjoyable two days which I would heartily recommend to all."

Radha Walker reviewed: Basketry courses at SalixArts in Cambridgeshire

"This was an absolutely excellent course. Debbie was a great teacher, and the surroundings were inspiring, beautiful and relaxing. I found the process of learning to make my first basket, really fun, and therapeutic. I came away after 2 days, very impressed with the basket I had managed to make."

SalixArts - Debbie Hall responded:

"Thank you Radha, Really pleased you got lots out of the course and working with willow gave you such a sense of satisfaction. Hope you really enjoy using using your beautiful basket."

E.S. Mutasa-Gottgens reviewed: Basketry courses at SalixArts in Cambridgeshire

"I love baskets and always wanted to make one so was very pleased to secure the the remaining place on this course during the last weekend in October 2019. As a complete beginner, I went full of hope and although encouraged by Debbie's basketry skill and reputation as a great teacher, I doubted my ability to take it all in. I need not have worried and I was absolutely amazed by what I was able to achieve in just two days with expert tuition. I am now the proud owner of a very beautiful basket that is widely admired whenever I take it shopping. Not only that, the whole weekend was a complete joy. Debbie and the other students on the course were wonderful people and great company; the food and hospitality provided by Debbie during the course were fantastic. The setting at Blacksmith's cottage is indeed beautiful and tranquil. Definitely worth every penny and I cannot wait to go again with a group of friends as I now know this is also possible to arrange. So glad I went. Such a treat..."

SalixArts - Debbie Hall responded:

"Effie - you were a pleasure to teach and should be extremely proud of the lovely basket you made. I am so glad you enjoyed the course, and hope to see you here again soon."