Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking reviews

Karen Silvestri reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"A really excellent 2 day workshop. Great teaching meant we each came away having completed something. Plenty of helpful hints (and cups of tea and cake) to keep us going and all the equipment provided was of excellent quality. "

Quona reviewed: Thursday (Weekly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"Tina is very warm and welcoming, her knowledge is fantastic. Very patient teacher who genuinely helps you to learn. I'm genuinely looking forward to learning more from her. And the coffees lovley. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Quona It has been a real pleasure to meet and teach you. I am looking forward to seeing you again soon, to enable you to reboot your lace making journey. Wait till you try the chocolate cake!! Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. Regards Tina"

Melanie reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I knew almost nothing about bobbin lacemaking but the little I saw on YouTube looked like fun so I signed up for Tina's weekend course. Tina has so much knowledge and experience and yet she has the patience of a saint as she helped us learn the stitches. I felt so proud when I managed to actually create some lace. Stephen was great, providing us with many cups of tea and coffee as well as giving a lesson on how to spangle bobbins. I am so glad I went on the course and the bonus is Tina has a fortnightly class so I can keep progressing with her support. Thank you so much Tina & Stephen for a great weekend and looking forward to many more happy hours of lacemaking."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Melaine It was lovely to meet you last weekend, and to hear that you really enjoyed the weekend. I hope you enjoyed your day at Batnham on Friday just as much. You have a good tension too. I look forward to seeing you in three weeks, along with the snake bookmarks. Do drop me a line if you need any help before I next see you. Do not forget the picture. Take care Tina"

Elaine Topham reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"It was well worth the journey!! I had a brilliant couple of days and Tina was very patient with all the learners. She has taken time to ensure I have contacts in my area so I can continue. Thank you so much!"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Elaine Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It was lovely to meet you over the weekend, and a real pleasure to teach you. You had done really well to pick up so much before you came to me. I hope that you find some help nearer to home and carry on with your Lace making journey. Please do get in touch if you need any help at anytime. Take care Tina"

Jane Ive reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I'd always wanted to try lace making but thought it would be so hard. Tina is a fantastic teacher with a great level of experience to match her patience. I had a wonderful weekend and felt very lucky to be so warmly welcomed into her home. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Jane I had a great time sharing my knowdlege with you over the weekend. It was a great pleasure to see your excitment in completing the Snake bookmark. Please do get in touch if you need help starting another one. I hope you find help from a group closer to home. Best wishes Tina"

Lucy reviewed: Weekend Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Little Bookham Surrey)

"Just finished a beginner's lace making course with Tina. It was very enjoyable. She is friendly, kind and endlessly patient. I had a great time and have every intention of continuing to make lace."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Lucy It was a real pleasure to show you the two stitches in bobbin Lace making. Please do get in touch if you need any help. I would also love to see a picture of the Snake that we started on Sunday. Good luck with finding a Lace group closer to home. Regards Tina"

L J W reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I really enjoyed this course. Tina made every effort to match the teaching to what I wanted to learn. I will be coming back for more."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Jeanette Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a great pleasure to meet and teach you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon to book your next session. Regards Tina"

carol leversha reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"Brilliant two days and great introduction to the art of lace making. Looking forward to returning to Tina for further instruction. She has great patience and nothing is too much trouble for her to explain things in detail."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Carol. It was a great pleasure to meet you and teach you the basic two stitches in lace making. I hope hubby was impressed with your bookworm that you achieved today. Keep practising the stitches, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for leaving the great review. Tina"

Daphne Morris reviewed: Friday (Fortnightly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Barnham - West Sussex)

"Tina is an inspirational teacher with boundless patience and good humour. As a returner after 34 years of no lace making Tina has given me the confidence and knowledge to complete pieces and try new forms of lace. Thank you so much."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Daphne Thanks very much for taking time for leaving this review. It is always a pleasure to come down to Barnham, it always lifts my spirits. Teaching has added a whole new level to my lace making journey. Especially when students enjoy both the classes and what they achieve. Looking forward to seeing you in September. Regards Tina"

Dee reviewed: Sunday (Monthly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Effingham, Surrey).

"I have struggled to find a lace teacher and travelled about 60 miles to this class; I was not disappointed. Tina is an excellent teacher and she was so encouraging and skilled - not just at making lace but in teaching too. Tina and Stephen made us very welcome, and home made cake went down very well with our morning teas and coffees. I would recommend Tina’s courses unreservedly whether you are a beginner or are more experienced. I had a most enjoyable day and the time flew by. Can’t wait for the next one!"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Dee It was lovely to finally meet you, and to get you going on your lace making journey. It was great that you enjoyed the day, and wanting to return again soon. I will have to find some new cake recipes! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and see you in September. Hope the practising goes well. Best wishes Tina"

Christine Allen reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I had a fabulous two days as a complete beginner. Tina and Stephen are very welcoming and I immediately felt at ease in the group. I enjoyed it all -learning the basic stitches, how to wind a bobbin, spangling, and especially producing a small piece of work. Tina is a very patient teacher and I was really proud of the bookmark I made under her supervision. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Christine Thanks very much for taking the time to leave your review. It was good to read you enjoyed the weekend so much, especially as you had traveled such a long way. I hope that you manage to find someone at the local group who will continue helping with your lace making journey! Best wishes Tina"

Kayo reviewed: Saturday (Fortnightly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Effingham, Surrey).

"I had a really good time at the workshop. The instruction was very clear to understand, and Tina was always there to help me. They provided all the materials and tools to use and borrow so that I can practice the techniques at home. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Kayo Thank you very much for leaving your review. It was a great pleasure to meet and teach you the basic stitches of bobbin lace. I do hope that you find time to practise before I next see you. Please do remember to get in touch if you have any problems. Best Wishes. Tina"

Sarah Roberts reviewed: Friday (Fortnightly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Barnham - West Sussex)

"Joined into a group of various ability levels/ experience. Really friendly and Tina was very helpful at getting me started, really enjoyed the process and will go again."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Sarah It was really nice to meet you yesterday, and that you enjoyed the day. Especailly after getting stuck in traffic! I hope you have time to practise and keep the stitcjes going. Looking forward to hearing from you when you are ready for your next instalment of your lace making journey. Thanks for taking the time to leabe a review. Best Wishes Tina"

Jane reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"Thanks Tina for a lovely weekend, you were very generous with your time and knowledge. Your comprehensive handout is invaluable now I am at home and trying to recall all that I achieved in just two sessions. You manage to pass on your enthusiasm for the craft and seeing some of your creations was inspiring .... I promise to practice . . . until I see you again"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Jane. It was a pleasure to meet you, and to share my knowledge with you for this traditional craft. I am looking forward to seeing how you get on in a couple of weeks. Regards Tina"

Esther reviewed: Saturday (Fortnightly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Effingham, Surrey).

"It was a wonderful experience. I was a total beginner, but Tina was so kind and patient. The whole day was a lovely experience, as have tea and cake, and a nice environment. More importantly, Tina explained it so well and didn't mind sharing her knowledge. You don't need to buy a lot of tools, etc. to experience it, they will provide it for the student, which is way easier for a new beginner to try it out. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Esther It was a pleasure to meet you and teach someone who was so excited in learning a new skill. I know that you have been practicing and looking forward to seeing your samples and taking you forward in your lace making journey. Regards Tina"

Anna reviewed: Week-day (Four Day) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"Excellent course and teacher. Really well taught and friendly group! Great introduction to lacemaking with ability to learn and progress at your own pace!"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Anna Thanks for taking the time to leave, a superb review. I really enjoyed teaching you, it was a real pleasure to see you absorb all the information that you where given. I look forward to seeing you soon and to see the lace that you complete before you book your next session."

Claire reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"A complete beginner having only worked with Bobbin lace making as a child 40 years ago I was nervous to attend the beginners weekend but I couldn’t have enjoyed it more. Tina and Stephen kindly welcome you into their home putting you at ease immediately. Tina’s skill, knowledge and patience are second to none allowing everyone to comfortably work at their own pace but all coming away with a lovely piece of lace and the skills to continue at home. A weekend I have very fond memories of and a hobby I love and am proud of. Thank you Tina. . "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Claire It is lovely to hear from you, hope all is well and you have managed to keep your lace stitches going. Please do send pictures of any work you have completed. I have seen Liz, and hoping to see Carol soon. I was thinking of getting in touch as I have a weekend in May that you might be interested in. I hope you find a group closer to you soon. It was a real pleasure to meet you, and thanks for leaving a review. Regards Tina"

Julie reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"My oh my I didn’t know what to expect starting a new challenge. I was apprehensive for a 2 day beginners course but Tina was amazing what talent you are a legend so kind and patient I learnt so much even at my slow pace. Thank you for your attentive guidance throughout the weekend. So now head down kettle on and practice. Stephens a star in his own right sign yourselves up and enjoy."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Good evening Julie. It was a really pleasure to meet, teach and spend the weekend together. I feel confident that you will be back for more, and you will eventually end up making some wonderful lace. I am looking forward to seeing your Snake bookmark soon. Just don't forget to drink the tea while it's hot. Regards Tina"

Carol Coggan reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I attended the weekend beginners lacemaking course. Tina and Stephen had organised it beautifully, I had a map, there were clear signs to get from the car park to the workshop, so any initial fears were immediately allayed. The good organisation of the event continued. Tina had planned a comprehensive weekend, aware of clients potential levels, I was most impressed. As a complete beginner Tina took us through all aspects to get us started. Her teaching was at my pace, and I feel she had the patience of a saint, at the many questions I asked and… for help when I went wrong. There was a handbook to accompany the course, so I could take this home and consolidate my learning overnight. Stephen showed us how to spangle, whilst Tina took the others round her lace, to give us an idea of the many types of lace and what we can achieve. I loved the whole course even the cups of coffee and cake! Thank you very much for organising it, as I learnt a lot and will be putting it into practice until the next session. I would recommend this course to anyone who is a complete beginner and those accomplished. Tina shares her passion for lacemaking and enthuses you as she does it. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Good Afternoon Carol Thank you so much for leaving such a comprehensive review. I know you had problems in managing to leave it, but most importantly thanks for not giving up. I am pleased you enjoyed the weekend so much. I am looking forward to seeing you in the New Year not only to take you on to the next steps, but also to see what you have done in between time. Let's hope we can get you onto finishing the piece your daughter started years ago, as it is a nice pattern. Merry Christmas from Stephen and Tina"

alicia reviewed: Thursday (Weekly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"Tina is incredible you must come! I am a total beginner and now I am obsessed x"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I am really pleased that you have caught the bug. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Tina"

Carol Taylor reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"Fabulous course. Learnt so much from an excellent teacher. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Carol Thanks very much for taking the time to leave your review. I am pleased that you enjoyed the weekend as well as learning alot. I hope you enjoy getting back into lace making. I will be in touch with websites soon. Keep in touch. Regards Tina"

Stephanie Scharer reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"Two of the most amazing people I have ever met, Tina is kind,patience amazing at her skill. I really enjoyed my time learning how to bobbin lace and appreciate all the help she gave me to start with this new skill. Thank you Tina "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Stephanie It was a real pleasure to meet and teach you the basic stitches in lace. I wish you all the best in I studies. Hope to see you in the New year funds permitting. Regards Tina"

A Turner reviewed: Week-day (Three Day) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"I attended a Beginner and Beyond 2 day workshop on 22 and 23 October with virtually no knowledge of lace making. The workshop was a delightful session taking me through the basics of lace making in a very friendly environment. Tina's instructions were very clear and the support she provides during and after the course is very helpful for someone like myself learning a new hobby. I plan to join another class or workshop very soon."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Alison I really enjoyed taking you through the two stitches, and the other techniques we covered. I am looking forward to welcoming you to another class and helping you further in your bobbin lace making. Head from you soon! Regards Tina"

Mary Eagle reviewed: Monday (Weekly) Bobbin Lace Making - Evening Mixed Lace Classes (Effingham, Surrey).

"I had a wonderful day, it has been a few years since I picked up my lace & had lost confidence, Tina was very clear, instructive & very supportive. It’s true it is like riding a bike. I am so pleased my husband bought me the voucher for Christmas & I will be making sure I join one of Tina’s classes near home. Thank you Tina."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Mary I am so pleased that you enjoyed our session together. It was great to see you had not forgotten the stitches, as well as techniques that we recapped. I am looking forward to seeing the piece we worked on completed. Along with welcoming you to one of my classes in order for you to achieve yours goals to finish a piece your Gran started and learning Bucks Point lace. Hear from you soon Regards Tina"

Carol reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"This was a great two day course. Tina was well prepared for beginners and excellent at explaining the stitches. Stephen provided excellent tuition in spangling bobbins - now I know where I went wrong! Tina went above and beyond to help me and I left with a neat piece of lace and a determination to carry on learning."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Morning Carol Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a great pleasure to help you with your Ballerina plus the others you wish to make for all your granddaughters. I am also looking forward to extending your lace making knowledge at future sessions at Stoke D'Abernon. Along with giving you the confidence to carry on with this traditional craft. See you soon Regards Tina "