Tracey Cartledge Artist reviews

Amanda reviewed: Make a Mosaic, for beginners

"I loved every minute of this day and now feel inspired to start a mosaic project at home. The venue was amazing and Tracy is such a welcoming and talented artist. I would like Tracy to be stood next to me as I get independently creative but her guidance and help has given me both new skills and confidence. Thank you …. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Amanda It was really good to meet you and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your start to the wonderful world of mosaic making. I hope that you will send me a pic of your finished portrait in the fullness of time and look forward to seeing who or what comes next. If you have any problems sourcing materials, give me a shout. All the best, Tracey"

Adele Darroch reviewed: Make a Mosaic, for beginners

"Tracey is a talented artist , inspiring teacher and the day course was everything I hoped it would be . She gave just the right amount of information , plenty of time to try out techniques and supported each individual to experiment in their own individual way. It was such an enjoyable day I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Adele Thank you for your kind and very heartwarming review. It was great to meet and work with you yesterday and I'm delighted that the workshop delivered everything that you hoped it would. I look forward to hearing how you get on and hope to see you again before too long. All the best, Tracey"

Ashley reviewed: Make a Mosaic, for beginners

"I really fancied trying something new, and this introduction to mosaics was perfect. Plenty to learn, explained in a clear and easy to follow way. Lots of hands of experience in a lovely studio with other like-minded people. It was a very enjoyable day out. Tracey as an instructor was obviously very passionate about the topic, had loads of great examples and books to share, and was such a warm and friendly person! I'd highly recommend this course to anyone."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Ashley, thank you so much. That makes great reading and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the day as much as I did. It was rewarding to see the progress you made - especially with the consideration and decision making for your design and the choice of cutting technique. That was a lot to achieve on your first day of mosaic making and I hope that you find time to continue with your piece, as I'm sure it will be fabulous."

Sharon Allen reviewed: Make a Mosaic, for beginners

"I booked the course to do something different- to take me out of my comfort zone. I’m so glad I did, I had a wonderful day! Tracey is a fantastic tutor- she is passionate about Mosaics and has a wealth of knowledge which she eagerly shared with me and the other students. We made fridge magnets before moving on to our chosen pieces. Those of us who didn’t finish were given more than enough material - and advice to be able to complete them at home. Like other reviews have said the day just flew by and I enjoyed every minute! Thanks Tracey "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Thank you very much, Sharon. I'm so glad you did, too, and pleased that you enjoyed the day. Your Queen Nefertiti was a great choice of design and really came to life in mosaic. I also thought that you made excellent choices with the materials and colour combinations that you used. It was lovely to meet you and to have your input and good company throughout the day."

Jean Price reviewed: Make a Mosaic, for beginners

"I really enjoyed this course. Tracey is helpful, friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable. The day just flew by. It was my first time at attempting mosaic. Although I am not at all 'arty', I found with Tracey's help I was able to start a project which I am really looking forward to finishing at home. I would certainly recommend this course."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Jean, thank you for your kind review. Despite insisting that you are "not at all arty", you produced a very attractive mosaic of a stylised owl, inspired by a cheerful textile design. Combining glass smalti and unglazed porcelain in your piece worked really well in this design and I look forward to seeing your finished mosaic in due course. Thank you for your recommendation, much appreciated."

Megan reviewed: Make a Mosaic, for beginners

"Tracey is an exceptional teacher who engages worth the class inspiring every person to do something personal to them. I can’t recommend this class highly enough and will definitely book to do another one in the future. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Megan, thank you for this wonderful review, it is much appreciated. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and the process of mosaic making. You worked with confidence and exuberance to produce a work of art that was bold and impactful whilst conveying sensitivity to the delicate nature of the subject using a carefully considered palette of colours, textures and materials. Well done and I'll look forward to seeing you in the studio again next time!"

Anna Reeves reviewed: Make a Mosaic Flower Pot

"We loved loved this course! Really well organised, informative, friendly and great fun. Couldn’t believe how quickly the day flew by and we left with some completed pieces and a goody bag to finish off our pots. Thank you Tracey!"

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, Anna. It was a real pleasure to meet you and Molly yesterday and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. You both came up with such great designs for your pots and very attractive colour schemes. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they look when you've had a chance to complete them. Well done!"

Mrs Debra A Skittrall reviewed: Mosaic Stepping Stone Kit, Bee

"Finally done last night. Eyes were hard to do but overall pleased with it."

Mrs Debra A Skittrall reviewed: Mosaic Stepping Stone Kit, Bee

"Very well packaged havent started yet got to get snippers to make circles for eyes. But looking forward to doing"

Eva Granath reviewed: Make a Mosaic Flower Pot

"The mosaic flower pot course was really great and made me get the bug to continue! Tracey was very welcoming, friendly and informative which gives me the courage to carry on. There is a wealth of material to choose from and I felt like a kid at Christmas- it was so much fun!"

Deb Pitman reviewed: Make a Mosaic Flower Pot

"The course was a delight from start to finish. I received clear, comprehensive joining information. Being encouraged to consider my design prior to the course was so useful because, on the day, I could then concentrate on absorbing information. Step by step Tracey walked us through the process of making mosaic. We had the opportunity to create a small piece of work, to experience shaping different types of tile, before moving on to the plant pot. The pace of the day was just perfect. Information flowed. Tracey's studio space is naturally conducive to exploring the medium with an array of mosaic material on offer. Safe ways of working were all covered. Each 'workstation' was laid out with everything we'd need. I didn't complete my piece on the day, but was sent home with all the materials I'd need to successful finish (grout, adhesive, tiles). Tracey generously encourages finding joy with the material. It was a beautiful, memorable, creative day."

Laura Barritt reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"I really enjoyed the garden mosaic course with Tracey. With Tracey's support and guidance I was able to start a project I have been thinking about for a long time and left the course with the confidence to continue. The whole day was really relaxing and Tracey is an excellent teacher, with a huge passion for her craft. If you are thinking about trying mosaics I would really recommend giving it a go."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Thank you, Laura. It was exciting to see your project start to take shape. It's one of the most ambitious pieces that a student at one of my workshops has tackled but you certainly have all the skills now and definitely the 'can do' attitude to make an excellent job of it. As I said to everybody on the day, if you need any further help or advice whilst you're finishing the mosaic at home, just get in touch! All the best, Tracey"

Carol Woodcock reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"Had a great day in Tracey's workshop just wish the day was longer! Learnt a lot about fixing and grouting and how to cut the tiles. Tracey was very friendly and helpful and I would love to go on another of her courses."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Carol Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to work with you and I'm glad to know that the workshop was a useful learning opportunity. I'd love to see you at another workshop and I'm also looking forward to seeing how your charming blackbird looks once you add in his surroundings. All the best, Tracey"

Norma Midgley reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"On Saturday I attended the introduction to mosaics day workshop. Tracey’s friendly enthusiasm made the day thoroughly enjoyable. She explained and demonstrated the various techniques needed to complete a mosaic in different mediums and then offered help and advice as we practiced them. We then completed a small mosaic before starting on our main project this will be completed at home using the contents of the goody bag Tracey supplied. The day and the studio was arranged in such a way that it felt very safe in view of the present COVID-19 restrictions. The day exceeded my expectations and I felt pleased with what I had achieved and confident about successfully completing my project. Thank you Tracey for a great day"

Helen Carty reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"I attended the introductory course which was really good. Tracey was very helpful and an excellent teacher. It was good to learn alongside others and the available materials were varied and wide ranging - lots of inspiration. I'm really pleased with the mosaic I've started at the workshop and would recommend Tracey and the course wholeheartedly!"

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Thank you for your review, Helen. It was great to meet you and to see your ideas come to life and develop as you worked out the composition, colour scheme and choice of materials for your mosaic. I think you did an excellent job of it and I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished piece in due course. Well done!"

Rachel Bartley reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"Was nervous but Tracey put you at ease. Very knowledgeable. Great start off project to make a decent size fridge mosaic and a more decorative piece which dried throughout the day, and with the time allotted allowed you were able to go back to and learn more quality knowledge about mosaics. Started a larger project as well. You were given a goodie bag of materials to finish your project at home or if you live near come to her classes once a week. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and going back for more!!"

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, Rachel. You made a lot of progress in one day and left with two great mosaics, the completed fridge mosaic and your beautifully detailed robin mosaic. I'm really pleased that I'll be seeing you and the robin again at the weekly evening class!"

Rebecca Taylor reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"A great mosaic course with handy print outs and lots of excellent displays and encouragement. On the day we all made a coaster as well as a large piece which we brought home. Tracey gave us all a goody bag with grout and clear instructions on how to compete our work. A great day with loads of choice of materials and her zest for makings mosaics is fabulous!"

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Rebecca Thank you for coming to the Introduction to Mosaic workshop and contributing to a very enjoyable day. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your time at the studio and produced a beautiful mosaic to take away with you. Your enthusiasm to experiment with a variety of different materials resulted in a sumptuous and very attractive rose mosaic, composed in harmonious shades of red. I look forward to seeing how it looks once the background area is finished. Have fun with it! Best wishes, Tracey"

Meg Black reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"Tracey's introduction to Mosaic course was excellent. It was a relaxing and enjoyable day and I learnt a lot about how to do mosaic. There were 5 of us and Tracey, and after a general introduction, catered to the needs of each individual allowing us to develop our skills as we wished. I was keen to learn how to cut and shape tiles and felt I could do this with confidence by the end of the day. I also had completed a mini mosaic to learn the whole process and I had started on a project to take home with a goody bag of the materials to complete it with. She was extremely friendly and helpful and created a lovely atmosphere. I would thoroughly recommend this course if you want to start doing mosaic."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Meg Thank you for writing such a great review about the Introduction to Mosaic workshop. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the day, as I very much enjoyed it too. It was wonderful to see how quickly you perfected cutting the glass tesserae to the shapes required to create a very satisfying result in your seahorse design. I look forward to seeing the finished mosaic in due course and I'm interested to hear if you go on to make the table top that we discussed. If you need advice at any stage, do get in touch and I'll do my best to help. Best wishes, Tracey"

Jan johnson reviewed: Glass appliqué mosaic workshop at Cakebread Studios, Central Manchester

"Extremely enjoyable day at Cakebread Studios with Tracey and Caroline making a glass on glass mandala. The ladies are both excellent tutors.Very clear and concise instructions and tips and on-going support throughout the day. All necessary tools and equipment were provided along with an extensive range of glass to choose from to make the mandala. I would definitely recommend this as a fun and creative day. You will learn a lot and have a beautiful piece to take home with you."

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Jan Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review and very pleased to hear that you found it a valuable experience. We really enjoyed your company and seeing your design come to life in gorgeous colours and textures of beautiful glass. All the best, Tracey"

Heather Elliott reviewed: Make a Garden Mosaic in Manchester City Centre

"I recently took part in a glass appliqué class, making a Mandela Mosaic, glass on glass. I really enjoyed my day and was very happy with it. I have some experience cutting glass, but learnt several new cutting tips that will be very useful. We also experimented with different glues, discussed design and grouting. I found Tracey's experience of mosaic and Caroline's experience of stained glass to be a very good combination of skills. Both were very friendly and knowledgeable, both very approachable. The workshop was well-organised too. No complaints. Very happy."

Margaret Squires reviewed: Glass appliqué mosaic workshop at Cakebread Studios, Central Manchester

"I'm not a complete beginner in this field, I have attended a glass applique workshop before and really enjoyed it. Lots of help and support, plenty of materials to work with and a lively friendly atmosphere. I don't know where the time went and had not finished but was sent home with appropriate materials and tools to finish the job!"

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Hi Margaret, Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a great pleasure to welcome you to the new studio at Cakebread Workshop and I'm glad that you found my directions so easy to follow. It really is a short walk from Piccadilly Station! It's already a great compliment that you chose to come along a second time to enjoy this workshop and your latest mosaic mandala is looking superb. We look forward to seeing the final result in due course. Thanks again for taking part in the workshop and for taking the time to write a review. Kind regards, Tracey"