Tread Softly reviews

22 Mar 22'

Alice reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"Really enjoyable and well-run class. The workshop was well equipped, nicely paced, good atmosphere, with lots of support and advice when wanted. Very pleased with our creations. Thank you!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Aw thanks Alice! It was fab meeting you. I'm glad you enjoyed the course. Your box design was excellent. Thanks again for coming!"

21 Mar 22'

Jane Chadwick reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"Another great day spent learning new painting techniques. Hannah is such a helpful and friendly person. I would recommend this course. Very relaxed atmosphere. Endless cups of tea and coffee with snacks."

Tread Softly responded:

"Aw thanks so much for coming back to do this workshop with me Jane. You've definitely got a knack for it - your design was fantastic! Can't wait to see you putting your new skills onto furniture now too :)"

22 Feb 22'

Virginia reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"It was a brilliant day, with an extensive range of paint colours, equipment, tea and snacks in this wonderful bright and airy workspace. The techniques demonstrated were excellent enabling us to each paint and finish a beautiful box in our own choice of colour and design. Hannah, of course was helpful, informative and friendly throughout the class and I would definitely book onto another class. Actually my friend is so impressed with our results she wants me to take her along as well next time. So a big thumbs up and thank you ???"

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Virginia, what a wonderful review. Thank you so much! I'm so pleased you finally made it to one of my courses, it was a pleasure to finally meet you. I loved how creative you were with your masking tape design. It would be fantastic to have you back again :) x"

21 Feb 22'

Jacqui reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"Hannah was very friendly and welcoming on arrival at the workshop. She offered clear methods, guidance and support in all aspects of achieving a beautiful finish and design on our boxes. We were given an opportunity to choose from an array of colours, attempt Hannah's designs or try out our own. We were a group of seven and our finished boxes all differed but not in the overall standard and beauty. It was a great introduction to the art of upcycling furniture and a great start for a beginner. The boxes make beautiful gifts but the actual workshop would too. Looking forward to learning more and increasing my skills through Hannah and her workshops."

Tread Softly responded:

"What a wonderful review. Thanks so much Jacqui! I'm really pleased to hear that you got so much out of the day. I was very impressed with your masking tape design, which you made your own. It looked fantastic the way it came onto the front of the box. And now you have the perfect memory box :)"

21 Feb 22'

Kate reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I absolutely loved this workshop. As a beginner I learned so much from Hannah about prep and painting techniques and love my finished box. Hannah also kept the tea and coffee flowing which was much appreciated as well as supporting us all as we worked on our boxes! I definitely want to sign up for the full furniture workshop now! A great introduction from a super welcoming and friendly teacher. Thanks Hannah :)"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks so much for coming on the course Kate! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Your box was fantastic and I love the colours that you chose. You definitely had a lot of patience to persevere with a more complex design. It'll be fab to have you along to the full day course too! :)"

20 Dec 21'

Cab reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I really enjoyed the Christmas box workshop. When I saw Hannahs's design ideas I thought as a complete novice I would never be able to accomplish anything similar but with Hannah's expert guidance I produced a lovely keepsake box which I'm gifting to my great-granddaughter. Thank you Hannah for a wonderful day, fantastic atmosphere and support."

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Cab! I'm glad you enjoyed the day. I thought your box was excellent and you did a fantastic job. It looked very professional. I hope that your great-granddaughter loves it, I'm sure that she will :) Thanks so much to you and Kay for coming!"

15 Dec 21'

Rhean Hallows reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"I had a brilliant crafting morning/afternoon with Hannah! Even though I was way out of my comfort zone, Hannah was so informative and supportive and gave lots of creative ideas and tips! I loved all the little bits that Hannah had thought to provide and the constant flow of tea was certainly welcomed! I can’t wait to attend another, thanks Hannah!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Rhean :) it was such a lovely session, thanks so much for coming. I loved your choice of colours and triangle design - it looked great! Definitely didn't seem like you were out of your comfort zone. I hope you've found a great use for your box."

14 Dec 21'

Sarah reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"A wonderful way to craft away an afternoon! Hannah was really informative and friendly throughout the workshop, supplying us with top tips and quality paint supplies! Highly recommend this workshop with the very talented Hannah! Im no eager to attend another!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Sarah! It was lovely having you and Rhean along to the course. I loved that you came up with your own design and I'm definitely going to steal that colour combination - it looked ace! Thanks for coming :)"

22 Nov 21'

Jane Chadwick reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Hannah was very attentive and explained everything clearly. Had a lovely day, painted my piece of furniture, which turned out great. My family were very impressed. Met some lovely people. Can’t wait to book another course soon."

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Jane! So pleased that you enjoyed the day. It really was a fantastic group. I loved your commode - so unusual!! Your design was excellent and lovely choice of colours. Glad your family approved. I think we must have similar tastes. Thanks so much for coming along :)"

30 Oct 21'

Denise reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I had a great time learning how to make my table look like new. I felt at ease from the start and with it being a small class Hannah is always there to help and advise. Great products for us to use and everything explained well. I definitely recommend doing this course. Really enjoyed it. ?"

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Denise, Thank you so much for coming and for leaving such a lovely review. It was great having you on the course. I thought you did an excellent job of your side table and I bet your telephone looks perfect on it :) Thanks again for coming!"

28 Oct 21'

Cliff Broom reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I really enjoyed my day learning how to upcycle furniture with Hannah. She took us through the whole process from start to finish and it was ideal for a complete beginner like me. The pace was excellent and the supporting materials meant that we didn't have to try and remember everything. Hannah was a very patient and supportive tutor and I would thoroughly recommend the day."

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Cliff! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the course. It was a really fun day and I loved how ambitious you were with your design. I can't believe that you are a beginner! Amazing! Thanks so much for coming on the course, it was a pleasure to meet you :)"

31 Aug 21'

Jayne Knight reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Hannah is a lovely teacher and goes at a comfortable pace. I really enjoyed the day and to have a finished up cycled piece of furniture at the end, is fantastic. The course was full of tips and Hannah answered any questions. It was great to try a different type of furniture paint too. I would highly recommend Hannah’s work shop for anyone who is interested in up cycling, you won’t be disappointed. She is a lovely person and the group was small so meant that Hannah could spend time with each person. The venue is easy to find and there’s a vintage shop and cafe within the old building. Thank you Hannah for an enjoyable day."

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Jayne, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a lovely review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day :) It was great getting to upcycle with you! Your piece looked great with the wood contrasting against the green. Can't wait to see what you so next..."

30 Aug 21'

Elaine reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and felt it was very beneficial and well worth the money. Hannah is an inspirational course leader and the relaxed day, working witha small group of others means you learn not only about your own project but also those of others. I have been upcycling for about a year. I now feel much more confident and have a set of new skills."

Tread Softly responded:

"What a lovely review, thanks Elaine! and thanks so much for coming such a long way to learn with me. I think I was actually inspired by you! Some fab ideas. I can't wait to see your future projects :)"

30 Oct 20'

vee reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Hannah was great! She was great in communication leading up to the workshop! Had a really good time! Learnt a lot and throughly enjoyed my day! Defiantly recommend Hannah's workshop to anyone wanting to learn some much needed techniques for up-cycling. Walked away with knowledge, no more winging it I can now upcycle like a pro!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Vee, Aw how lovely! So glad you enjoyed the day. It was great having you along. Remember just to email me if you have any upcycling questions for your next project ? x"

27 Oct 20'

Andreya Sparrow reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Hannah is lovely and very knowledgeable. The course gives you lots of insights on how to properly epicycle furniture, in a cool and nice environment. Highly recommend :)"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Andreya! So pleased you enjoyed the day :) I loved how experimental you were with the masking tape. I can't wait to see your future creations!"

30 Sep 20'

Harriet reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Brilliant course- Hannah was so knowledgable and approachable. Would recommend it to anyone- in fact, I’m thinking about booking one for my mum for a Christmas present!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Harriet, it was lovely teaching you. Thanks for the great review. I loved your bold design! You know where I am if you need any tips on future upcycles :)"

29 Sep 20'

Floss reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"The day flew by and I came away feeling confident in my new skills to be able to up upcycle any furniture in the future! I’m really happy with what I produced but a word of warning - you don’t only need to be able to carry your item, you need to be able to carry it quite a way through an old mill and surrounding car park!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Floss, thanks so much for coming. Your piece was beautiful <3 I'm sorry you knocked it trying to get it back in the car. You're right, it is a large mill. I'd have suggested leaving it in the loading area and driving the car around. Sorry, if I hadn't still been teaching I would have helped you carry it down. It always gets a little hectic towards the end. It was so lovely having you along and I do hope you go on to do more upcycling!"

24 Sep 20'

Rebecca hill reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Having only ever dabbled and unsuccessfully tried to upcycle befofe this was a great course to do. Hannah was patient with all my questions and was so knowledgable and approachable. The studio is a really comfortable place to be and has some interesting things to oggle at! I learned so much on the course and had a really fun time completing my piece (telephone table). She had a great range of colours and tools to use on the day which was great as i had no idea what i was going to do with my table. Hannah helped me decide what would be best and easiest to achieve on the day and sent me home with a shopping list to complete. I would love to take the course again and would highly recommend it."

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Rebecca! What a lovely review :) it was an absolute pleasure having you on my course. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. Your telephone table is going to look amazing, I think you have a good eye for colour and I can't wait to see it with its fluffy cushion and new vinyl! X"

8 Mar 20'

Laura reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I really enjoyed getting creative at this fab upcycling workshop. Hannah is a great guide and provided helpful tips and demos throughout the day. Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to my next project with my newfound skills!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Laura, thank you! I can’t wait to see your future projects as I loved the colours you used and the design ? thanks so much for coming!"

8 Mar 20'

Tracey reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Really enjoyed the course with Hanna. I learnt a lot from her. Hanna is very good at what she does and makes you feel very at ease. I would definitely recommend this course. I already plan to do another course with Hanna."

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Tracey, thanks for the lovely review ? would love to see you again. Hope it’s encouraged you to do lots more upcycling in the future ?"

3 Mar 20'

david bolland reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I absolutely loved the upcycling furniture workshop. It was perfectly paced, inspirational and I learned loads. Hannah is very patient and thorough and the small group style works very well. I arrived with a tatty, barely varnished stool and left with one that was completely transformed. I`ve got the bug now! Thank-you Hannah and Reloved Works."

Tread Softly responded:

"Aw thanks David, what a lovely review ? It was really great meeting you, thanks for coming all that way. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. I loved your stool design and your attention to detail. Hopefully you will go on to create many more upcycled creations ?"

28 Nov 19'

Chloe Wright reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"After trying to find a creative hobby for years and not really getting anywhere, this course was just what I needed. It's definitely one of the best courses I've been to. Hannah went through each process step-by-step and was really approachable if I was unsure about anything. The techniques learnt has made me excited to upcycle more furniture ☺️ I would highly recommend. Thanks so much Hannah!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Aww thanks Chloe ☺️ What a lovely review! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and that bedside was ??? I really hope you do continue upcycling and feel free to message me if you have any upcycling questions going forward ?"

26 Nov 19'

Gerard Feeley reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Very good course. Hannah was knowledgeable, flexible and really clear and helpful. I was delighted with the piece I left with"

Tread Softly responded:

"Pleased you enjoyed the course. I was amazed how much you got done in one day and the final piece was superb ?"

16 Nov 19'

Karen Bartholomew reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I had a brilliant time on Hannah’s 1 day upcycling course. Hannah is so knowledgeable on furniture upcycling and had plenty of tips and tricks at hand to get the best out of our furniture. The venue was perfect and she had everything we could possibly need for the day, even snacks! I learnt so much in just a day and I’m looking forward to starting my next project at home so that I can put all I learnt in to practice! Thanks Hannah!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Aw thanks Karen ☺️ It was lovely having you along, glad you enjoyed the day. I loved your confetti inspired design! Can’t wait to see what you do next. And a special thank you for helping me clean the brushes at the end hehe ?"

26 Oct 19'

GINA CHAN MARTINEZ reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Took my Nanna & Grandads side table (originally made by Mums 'Big Grandad') to be upcycled at an up cycling workshop at Pear Mill. Me & mum had loads of fun, (despite being completely useless at DIY, craft and domestic things, we gave it a 'try' at least whilst singing along to a bangin' Motown soundtrack, which helped with our beginners nerves ? ?) Love that the final product it's full of character & we sanded it down to proudly display generations of Sutton, Beckett & Martinez scratches, scuffs n scrapes while putting our own stamp on it with some masking tape deigns and Manchester Worker Bee Hexagons. Hannah, thanks for putting up with us and assisting us with our little mistakes and the finer details we couldn't manage ourselves and for accommodating us as a pair also! Highly recommend this course. Our table looks beautiful. Lots of compliments from extended family & friends."

Tread Softly responded:

"Aw what a lovely review ☺️ Thanks so much for coming guys, it was lovely having you both along. I thought you were very competent and I absolutely loved the family history behind this piece of furniture. I thought it was brill that you made a feature of the scratches and marks of human existence ❤️ And the nod to the Manchester worker bee with 5 hexagons linking to the generations this pieces had past between. Thanks for both being good sports, it was fun having you along ? Glad it’s rightly getting compliments!"