Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses reviews

Ian Bodily reviewed: Rustic Stool Making Course, 2 days

"Thoroughly enjoyable two days. John was very knowledgeable and taught well. Very pleased with how my stool came out. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a great review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course and shall let the course tutor know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Tara reviewed: Wood Carving Workshop - One Day

"Friendly and supportive, amazed what I achieved "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Lindsay Stark reviewed: Batik Silk Painting for Beginners

"Fabulous course, I attended with my sister, neither of us having tried batik silk painting before and we both made two items, the silk painting is enjoyable and relaxing, I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, whether or not they consider themselves artistic."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very happy you both enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto the tutor. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

madeline whiteman reviewed: Monthly Oil Painting Classes

"Most enjoyable, looking forward to the next class."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review. We are pleased you enjoyed the course and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Denise Hill reviewed: Batik Silk Painting for Beginners

"The course with lisa at Stanwick Lakes was brilliant. I produced two pieces of Batik which I was very pleased with. Lisa's patience and knowledge was so helpful and I found the whole experience relaxing and mindful. The experience of acheiving Batik was very good. I feel that I would and could take it a step further now. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your comments onto Lisa. We do hope you will join us here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Gill Hillier reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Thoroughly enjoyed it, I have booked a second one for next month."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good afternoon Gill, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we're delighted to hear that you had a nice time and we look forward to welcoming you back again next month! Kind regards, Stanwick Lakes Team"

Rose reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Excellent course with great support and encouragement. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Jane Faulkner reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Excellent tuition & very welcoming group of all abilities. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Kerry reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Really enjoyed this course, it was loads of fun and came away with a sense of achievement, I have wanted to try blacksmithing for ages as I find it fascinating. This one day introduction was bought as a gift, best present husband has ever given. The experience has given me a taste for it and want to try the tin smithing next, hint hint..... The blacksmith John is a lovely chap, very friendly and knowledgeable and like most talented craftspeople, he makes it looks easy. Thanks so much for the fab experience and archaeology chat."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto John too! We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team"

Ellie Taylor reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"This was a wonderful course of traditional blacksmith techniques. John was fantastic and my son thoroughly enjoyed it and made some gorgeous pieces. The toasting fork will be used a lot for marshmallows on the log burner. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are pleased that your son enjoyed the course and hope to see you both here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team"

Miriam reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"This was a fantastic, well organised course. John is a knowledgeable and supportive tutor. We all learnt new skills - and left proudly bearing four attractive, useful items!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Jackie Clement reviewed: Mixed Media Painting Workshop

"Very enjoyable course. I’ll be booking again."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review - we really do appreciate it. We are happy you enjoyed the course and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Allison Shatford reviewed: Rustic Stool Making Course, 2 days

"Amazing course. John is very knowledgeable and will support as much or as little as needed. More physical on the first day. Didn’t feel rushed. A lovely small and friendly group. Extremely pleased taking away a well made sturdy stool at the end of the course. All staff at Stanwick Lakes were helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor. We do hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Brooke reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Had a great day, setting was superb. John was fantastic and kept us on track for creating some beautiful pieces. I'm really pleased with the items I created and got to take home."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good Afternoon Brooke, Thank you so much for your review, we are delighted that you had a lovely day with us and we will pass this onto John. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Stanwick Lakes Team"

David Kightley reviewed: Tinsmithing Workshop - One Day

"I really enjoyed the tinsmithing course. John was very good at explaining everything about measuring, cutting etc. Gave everyone the confidence to carry out all the different processes. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about his craft. I have been on a few courses at Stanwick Lakes, and have enjoyed them all. The staff at Stanwick lakes are very helpful, making sure we had water, tea etc. Also taking people's food orders for lunch. I will be booking for another course at some point. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you here again at Stanwick Lakes in the future. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Siân Evans reviewed: Tinsmithing Workshop - One Day

"I spent a wonderful day with tinsmith John Wills, learning about the basic steps of this traditional craft. John is an excellent tutor – warm, good-humoured and incredibly knowledgeable. As well as taking the group through the techniques of cutting, hammering and seaming, he told us all about the interesting history of the trade. By the end of the session, all members of the group were able to take home the objects they had made, as well as a handout covering the subjects they had learnt about. This is a first-rate course, and I would highly recommend it."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It is very much appreciated. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and do hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Anne reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"Wonderful, relaxing day. Very flexible with the opportunity to make additional pieces."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good morning Anne, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate the feedback and will pass this onto Sally! Kind regards Stanwick Lakes Team"

Deb Smith reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"I did the glass fusion garden piece course yesterday. Felt very welcomed by the Stanwick Lake staff, and Sally, the instructor. Had a lovely, relaxing day creating beautiful pieces under the guidance of Sally. Got lots of inspiration from Sally and other people on the course. The venue is lovely, with a good cafe for breaks. Thank you "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good Afternoon Deb, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words, we are pleased to hear that you've had a lovely time on the course and felt welcomed. We will also be sure to pass this onto Sally the next time we see her. Kind regards, Jaz Grove Stanwick Lakes "

Julia reviewed: Glass Fusion - Holey Moley Bowl making

"Lovely venue. Great tutor, allowing us to be creative but giving guidance as required. Friendly class mates. Looking forward to seeing the fired pieces and coming again. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Michelle Bignell reviewed: Weave a Willow Frame Basket

"I loved this course. I really wasn't sure that as a complete weaving beginner I would be able to make a functional and attractive basket, especially in a one day course, but I did and am absolutely delighted with the result. Jane was a lovely teacher and had lots of patience, supporting 9 attendees. We all appeared to get the support and attention we needed I think. I would definitely do this course again. Wish we had arrived earlier to look around the site, as it looks really interesting. Thanks "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Jane know too! We do hope you will visit us again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Sue reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Amazing, hours passed so quickly. Great teacher, organised, informative, encouraging and amusing. The Hideaway at the visitors centre is a good venue for these workshops. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Hello Sue, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this lovely feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed the space and the painting class, we hope to see you again soon!"

Tamzin reviewed: Fused Glass Flowers Wave or Candle Holder Workshop

"My sister and I took our Dad for a father's day gift and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! The lady was so lovely, welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves being creative and wants some therapeutic time!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Hello Tamzin, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this lovely feedback. We will be sure to pass this onto Sally and we are so glad that you all had a wonderful time!"

Anne reviewed: Fused Glass Flowers Wave or Candle Holder Workshop

"Wonderful day as always. Sally makes you feel so welcome and is so encouraging. "

Rose reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Brilliant thoroughly enjoyed the course. Cathy is a superb teacher I will miss her and wish her well for the future."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. We shall pass your best wishes onto Cathy - we shall all miss her here at Stanwick Lakes too! We have a new tutor coming into teach from September onwards so we do hope you will still join us for classes! Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Rose reviewed: Monthly Oil Painting Classes

"Brilliant thoroughly enjoyed it! Cathy is such an inspirational good teacher."