Southlands Arts Centre reviews

NS reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"This was a really fun workshop. Learnt a new skill and it uses non-specialist material so I will try it again at home. Our group got on really well and the tutor was very aware of each person's progress and needs which was nice - she's also quite funny and made me laugh. The venue is also lovely. I didn't look at my phone once in 5 hours. Highly recommended!"

Beatrice Webb reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"Spent a great day with Jayne learning all about paper making. A very interesting day and Jayne is very helpful and patient. Hope to return soon."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hi Beatrice, thank you for a super review. I think you're a lot more creative than you give yourself credit for. It was a fabulous workshop yesterday and that was because everyone was so fabulous, what a lovely group of people. Thank you for booking and being there. And yes, I hope to see you again too."

Dorothea reviewed: Taster Printmaking – Make a Collagraph Plate

"Very relaxing informative craft course "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hi, thank you for a super review. Maybe we'll see you again soon. "

Laura reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"Really great course. We learned the entire process from what supplies to use to blending, thickness needed, etc - with hands-on opportunities for all steps. We made several different colours of paper and there were items to add to the mix for more interesting results. Jayne (instructor) was very relaxed and guided us for ideas and techniques, but gave us freedom to experiment. She had different size screens to use for different size paper and also had many example pieces. All supplies were included and we each made lots of different paper to take home. Now to decide how to use them . . . . . ."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you for such a super review, Laura. You are always a pleasure to teach, I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop. We can definitely use the papers for Basia Gorska's Printmaking for Beginners. Did you get them off the cloths yet? You could always post some images on our Facebook page. "

Gwen Hayward reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"A lovely relaxing day. Very clear, friendly tuition and lots of handmade paper to take home. Highly recommended."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hello Gwen. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Today's workshop was a pleasure to teach. Hopefully we'll see you again soon at Southlands. Maybe at the Beginners' Printmaking workshop to use some of those papers. "

Kiran reviewed: Gel Printing for Beginners

"Attending this course on 25th July, I’ve had the most wonderful time learning a new way to create unique prints every single time. This technique has given me a lot of ideas on how to apply different materials for textures to the prints. The course is a great value for money as it has added a new way to my work, which I’ll be using in conjunction with my other art in future. Very inspiring. Jayne is such a patient teacher and showed me everything from beginning to end, even how to store away the gelli plate after finishing. Thank you Jayne. "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"What a super review to receive, thank you so much. You were a pleasure to teach. Gel printing is a lovely relaxing activity, there's no pressure to 'get it right', it's all about finding your style and finding your style you did. Your prints were simply wonderful, a sort of tour of the globe, the colours reminiscent of an allotment in the UK, the South Pacific of Gauguin and the Great Barrier Reef. I'm looking forward to seeing the ones we selected framed and in our Summer Art Exhibition. Hopefully we'll see you again soon at Southlands Arts, once again practising your art. "