Semper Hopkins Interiors reviews

Nigel Keeble reviewed: Deep buttoned footstool - 1 day workshop

"This is the third course I’ve taken with Emma and it surpassed the others. It was a great experience full of laughs and learning. I met also some great people in the process. Emma has a great way of teaching and putting everyone at ease. She takes what looks very complex and turns it into something that is quite straightforward and achievable by all. I would recommend all of Emma’s courses to anyone."

Jane Baker reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"My daughter and I have had a fantastic day on the upholstery workshop creating a cushion for a crate to use for extra storage for any room. Great to sit on to and put your feet up! Having limited knowledge of upholstery it was a great way to learn about what tools are needed and how to go about building the cushion. The day was well planned out and every stage covered and absolutely no time pressure in fact the time flew by. What a sense of achievement getting the corners just right and the buttons perfectly in place. Above all for me was the opportunity for my daughter and me to get together to make a special memory after a year pretty much apart. A great workshop"

Nigel Keeble reviewed: Deep Buttoned Bench or Footstool Workshop - 1 Day Workshop

"Had a fantastic time on the footstool workshop. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Lots of new skills learned and I ended up with a new piece of furniture that I am really proud of. Thanks Emma for a brilliant experience."

Kirsty Sampaio reviewed: Deep buttoned footstool - 1 day workshop

"What an amazing workshop I had today. Emma was so inviting & helpful throughout our entire time creating the Deep Buttoned Footstool. I have always wanted to do an upholstery workshop, and can honestly say I had the best time ever!!! Will definitely be attending more workshops ???"

Jill Douglas reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"Emma was very patient and kind. She demonstrated really well the techniques needed for the course and helped when necessary. Fantastic ! ?"

Julie Turner reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"A truly fantastic day learning the basics of upholstery whilst engaged in a project to construct an attractive and useful storage crate - which you get to take home with you at the end of the day! Great support throughout the "build" with plenty of time to allow progress at your own pace. Booking the course was easy with great online comms, and I must say that Emma was particularly helpful when it came to re-booking as a result of the pandemic. If you will excuse the pun, the icing on the cake was a slice of Lemon Drizzle served at lunchtime - absolutely delicious! Top tip: the converted chapel can be a little cool, so do take warm clothes with you."

Nick Morris reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"I went for an upholstery workshop with Emma. The workshop space is super cool and even though it was very chilly (you could see your breath in the air!) we survived thanks to the fire. Emma demonstrated what to do really clearly which was good as I had never done any upholstering before. She also showed me what tools and equipment I would need to start doing it myself at home so I really feel I learnt something. Emma answered all my many questions in a friendly and supportive manner and I had a really good time. I would recommend this course to anybody interested in a new creative hobby, and also to anybody who is interested in making upholstery part of their work or business. I am proud of the footstool that I made on the course and have included a picture of it in its new home. Thanks Emma for a great day and thanks Ian for the cup of tea!"

Rosamund Spiers-King reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"I attended the one day Storage Crate Workshop at Semper Hopkins and had a simply wonderful day. The setting in the old chapel is lovely and we had such a nice group of people too. Emma is a fabulous teacher, everything is explained so well and you don't feel rushed at all, all safety aspects are taken into consideration as well, both for working with tools and Covid which was very reassuring. I had chosen to do the crate for our spare room and Emma was really helpful helping me select the right colours and materials. We had such fun being creative and all the while knowing we would be walking away with a piece of furniture we can keep, I even got to make my own buttons. Every time I walk past my crate I cant help but smile at what I achieved. I would highly recommend this wonderful relaxing and fun way to spend a day. Its given me a real insight into how much work goes into making proper furniture but also given me the confidence to give other projects a go. Cant wait to return and make a bench or a stool soon! PS The lemon cake was yummy!!!"

Douglas reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"Really enjoyed the course. Emma was very kind and an excellent teacher. Learned a-lot of useful skills for upholstery which I will be able to use for a home up-cycling."

Semper Hopkins Interiors responded:

"Hi Jill It was so nice to meet you on Friday. I hope your husband loved the map fabric on your storage crate. Well done for making a lovely piece. It was a pleasure to have you at the workshop thank you for leaving us a 5* review. Emma"

Pauline Bailey reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"Having seen the wonderful craftsmanship of Emma and her dad I was really keen to 'have a go' and learn a new skills from such talented people. The day did not disappoint in any way. From the preparation and help to choose my fabric, to the clear support and guidance during the day; everything was fantastic AND I got the take home a wonderful, useful piece of furniture. I highly recommend this course and am even thinking of doing it again so I have another one for my next grandchild (Emma made one for my granddaughter)"

Semper Hopkins Interiors responded:

"Thank you for the kind words Pauline. It was amazing to have you on the workshop. You had a natural gift for it and took to the craft brilliantly. You especially set yourself a challenge when you chose a patterned check fabric, keeping the right tension so the the lines remained straight. Your creation turned out brilliantly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon."

Lee-Sara reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"As somebody who sits behind a desk all week, the only creativity I get is using spreadsheets! So the day I spent in the beautiful workshop with Emma was awesome - then I got to take home my gorgeous crate too! Highly recommend!"

Semper Hopkins Interiors responded:

"It was a pleasure to have you Lee-Sara. It was such a fab day seeing the buzz you got from learning the new skills and making your own piece of furniture. I am pleased to see it has been useful storage for all of your university books and files."