Stories In Glass reviews

3 Nov 24'

Julie Symonds reviewed: Christmas Mosaics-Wreath/circular table decoration or Robin, Star or Tree

"The Mosaic Course with Emily was fantastic. My friend and I chose to do a large wreath with bow. A fantastic range of mosaic tiles were ready for us to start using after a safety briefing and instruction on how to shape tiles. Lunch although described as light, turned out to be a choice of freshly home made soup, crusty bread (gf for me) as well as brownies, flapjacks, ginger cake and lemon drizzle cake all washed down with lot of tea or coffee. Emily was attentive when we needed advice, but otherwise allowed to get on. She was very encouraging. We finished early, but rather than going home Emily offered for us to make another small mosaic. We had travelled a long distance to the venue, but it was certainly well worth it."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review Julie. It is always so nice to hear that people have enjoyed the whole experience of their workshop, including the lunch and refreshments as well as the actual mosaic work. You made such beautiful wreaths and it sounds as though you both feel like it was worth coming a good distance to do this workshop together so I am delighted about that. Enjoy your wonderful artwork and thank you again for your kind words. Very best wishes to you both. Emily"

20 Oct 24'

Emma reviewed: Christmas Mosaics-Wreath/circular table decoration or Robin, Star or Tree

"What a brilliant day! Emily was absolutely fantastic - the timings were perfect and it was great learning how to cut glass and arrange the pieces throughout the day. Emily was very helpful, kind and thoughtful throughout the day. The light lunch and cakes were lovely and made the day even more special. I would 110% recommend this to anyone and I can't wait to go back!"

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Emma. It was a pleasure to meet you today and share my love of mosaic with you. You must be very proud of the beautiful wreath that you made.....it is really stunning. Good luck with all the wonderful mosaic projects you have planned. I look forward to seeing pictures of your finished artwork. Very best wishes Emily"

16 Sep 24'

William Floyd reviewed: Woodland animals mosaic

"We had an absolutely amazing time on this course, Emily is a superb teacher, myself and my wife had a wonderful day, and we also came away with a fantastic mosaic each and will definitely look to go to another course, I would thoroughly recommend this, 5 stars. Emily and her husband are also superb hosts. "

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you both so much for your lovely review and your kind words about the workshop you attended. I had such a nice day with you both. The mosaics you made were excellent and I hope it has inspired you to do some more mosaic one day. Enjoy the beautiful work you produced. Very best wishes Emily"

15 Sep 24'

Steph reviewed: Woodland animals mosaic

"I have done several courses with Emily , and am always eager to book another . Her passion for mosaics is infectious , and her workshops are a joy to attend. She is an excellent teacher, patient and encouraging . I will definitely be back for another and would throughly recommend - you won’t be disappointed and a homemade soup lunch and wonderful home bakes are an added bonus ! Thank you Emily."

Stories In Glass responded:

"What a lovely review! Thank you so much Steph for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to have you here at 'Stories In Glass' this weekend and to see the wonderful mosaic Fox you created. I am delighted that you enjoyed your day and that we might see you here again in the future. And, it is always great to hear that the lunch and cakes have been well received. Excellent news! Thank you again."

21 May 24'

Michael B reviewed: Mosaic Birdbath

"I got this course for my wife and I as a birthday present and it was just perfect! Emily was very informative and took the time to ensure that all participants of the course were supported with their creative vision and gave insight into how would be best to achieve their vision. The hospitality of Emily and her husband was amazing and all of us were fed and watered throughout. Overall it was an incredibly fun day! I would recommend this course for beginners if you want a taste and would also say this is a good fun day for someone with experience to make something a little different. "

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review Michael. I am delighted that you both enjoyed the experience of being introduced to the art of mosaic and you should definitely be proud of the superb Birdbaths you both made. Thank you for your kind mention of our hospitality too because we strive to make the whole day as pleasant as we can. I will pass your thoughtful words on to my husband. Enjoy your wonderful garden artwork and we would love to see you again at a workshop in the future. Very best wishes Emily"

8 Oct 23'

Barbara Eagles reviewed: Mosaic Door Number or Decorative Garden Plaque Workshop

"A lovely day with a lovely instructor. Emily was so friendly and welcoming and I think all of us on the course really enjoyed our day. Doing a mosaic was a new experience for me and I now definitely want to do more. Would very much recommend this course. I went on my own and although I didn’t know anyone, it was so friendly and I felt really at ease and thoroughly enjoyed my day."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Barbara. It was such a pleasure to meet you and share a day mosaicing here at 'Stories in Glass' . I am so glad that you enjoyed your experience and felt that the atmosphere here was friendly and welcoming. I hope you are really proud of your beautiful outdoor plaque and find a great spot for it in your garden! With very best wishes, Emily."

21 May 23'

Vernon reviewed: Mosaic Door Number or Decorative Garden Plaque Workshop

"Had a great day with Emily learning how to mosaic for the first time. A new craft I have been wanting to try. The choice of materials provided was amazing - lots of styles and colours to choose from to help create the mosaic. A very friendly and fun environment to learn in. A lovely lunch and great coffee too. I would highly recommend to any budding or seasoned crafter to try."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Vernon. It was lovely to meet you and I am so glad you enjoyed your day here at the workshop. I hope you are delighted with your excellent outdoor plaque. Enjoy! Come again one day. Very best wishes, Emily"

6 Mar 23'

Emma C reviewed: An introduction to Mosaic, make a bird or dragonfly in Ampthill, Beds.

"I highly recommend taking a day class in mosaics with Emily if you are looking for a relaxing but rewarding day learning a new skill. Emily was a very warm, welcoming host who made the day of learning good fun and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Emily was brilliant at helping everyone in the group in spite of us working at different paces. Really nice, small group environment and I have to say that the home made refreshments were delicious! "

Stories In Glass responded:

"Oh thank you Emma....what a lovely review! It was a real pleasure to meet you and share my love of mosaic with you at this workshop. I am so glad you found the day rewarding and that our home-made lunch and cakes were much appreciated. It would be lovely to see you again at 'Stories in Glass'. Enjoy your beautiful mosaic project. Best wishes. Emily"

1 Mar 23'

Julie Price reviewed: An introduction to Mosaic, make a bird or dragonfly in Ampthill, Beds.

"I loved this workshop. Emily explained clearly what to do and helped us throughout. There were lots of resources for us to use, and we were given a very tasty lunch. I would definitely recommend this. "

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for that lovely review Julie. I am so glad that you loved the mosaic workshop and also the lunch. It is really good to hear that you would recommend my workshop to others. It was a real pleasure to have you here. Come again one day. Very best wishes, Emily."

27 Feb 23'

Phoebe Cox reviewed: An introduction to Mosaic, make a bird or dragonfly in Ampthill, Beds.

"This being my second course with Emily, the day was once again so enjoyable. Emily is patient, encouraging and warmly hospitable. Whilst I struggled at times with the time element to finish my project, Emily kept me going with advice and practical help so I didn't get disheartened. Her refreshments are so tasty and healthy and as she sits and chats with us, the whole atmosphere is friendly and fun! A thoroughly satisfying day and now I look forward to my butterfly brightening up a blank wall. Thank you again Emily."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for that very kind review Phoebe. It was an absolute pleasure to have you here at my 'Winged things' workshop once again. I am delighted that you enjoyed the workshop and were pleased with the results of your day's work creating your beautiful butterfly and also that you found our lunch and refreshments tasty. If you get the chance to send me a photo of your finished project decorating that blank wall I would love to see it. Sending very best wishes. Emily"

25 Apr 22'

Cathy Manning reviewed: An introduction to Mosaic, make a bird or dragonfly in Ampthill, Beds.

"This was such an enjoyable day. Emily was a clear, patient, encouraging and attentive teacher and the group was small, relaxed and friendly. There was a wonderful range of resources to choose from and I was very happy with my first attempt at this new skill. The refreshments were delicious. I would definitely recommend this day and hope to come back and do another course soon."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review Cathy. I am delighted that you had a good day and were pleased with the green mosaic bird that you made (it was beautiful...well done!) It was a real pleasure to have you here at a 'Stories in Glass' workshop. I hoped you feel inspired enough to return one day soon. Very best wishes. Emily"

25 Apr 22'

Joy Derbyshire-Wells reviewed: An introduction to Mosaic, make a bird or dragonfly in Ampthill, Beds.

"What a fantastic day! Emily was an excellent teacher and I learnt so much and really enjoyed the day. The atmosphere was very relaxed and fun and Emily helped and guided everyone to make pieces we could be proud of. Emily also provided us with delicious refreshments. I would thoroughly recommend the day and would love to go back and complete another course very soon."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you for choosing a 'Stories in Glass' workshop Joy and also for writing such a lovely review. I am so glad that you enjoyed your first experience of mosaic making. The dragonfly you made was simply stunning. I hope it has inspired you to embark on more mosaic projects in the future. With very best wishes. Emily"

24 Apr 22'

Phoebe Cox reviewed: An introduction to Mosaic, make a bird or dragonfly in Ampthill, Beds.

"Emily made us very welcome and was very hospitable with refreshments in a homely atmosphere. Her tuition was excellent - patient, inspiring, encouraging and personal. The variety and quantity of materials was plentiful and enabled individuals to explore using different types of glass. I thoroughly recommend her and her course and feel privileged to have experienced the day with her, learning so much in a few hours."

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderfully kind feedback Phoebe. It was a pleasure to have you at my workshop and you should be very proud of the beautiful artwork you created. If you ever feel inspired to do another project it would be lovely to see you again. Very best wishes. Emily"