Comment from September 2008

Still on a high from weekend.  You have an excellent setup and your home if very cosy and relaxing, not to mention the excellent food.

Comments from January 2008

Thank you for such a brilliant long weekend. I have been racking my brains for some 'constructive criticism' about the course but I can honestly say that it was perfect in every respect! The small group size made it possible to crack on with my project without having to wait for advice, the workshop environment was excellent and the hospitality, company and catering, truly superb....I can't wait to come back in June.

Comments from a lady who stayed in November 2007

Thank you once again for a superb weekend, I have learnt so much....and am so very pleased with my little chair, which I will hopefully complete, flying solo so to speak, very soon. As discussed at the table last night, you have a winning set-up and your enthusiasm for your art comes through and is so very encouraging...
I must admit to a tear on the way home with the realisation that I have really made-up a truly beautiful chair, I am astonished with the result...

From a couple who stayed with us in March 2007

Many thanks for a wonderful weekend, we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and feel that we have developed new skills and confidence.  Thank you for accommodating our needs, especially dietary requirements, and for making us feel so welcome in your home.....

Comments from two students who came in November 2006 and December 2006

Dear Angie,
Thank you so much for yet another course, I enjoyed every minute of it, as ever the food was amazing......
Heather

Dear Angie,
Just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic four days.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and am so pleased with what I have learnt................
Annie

Here are some comments from students who came on the February 2006 course

........Thank you so much for another fantastic long weekend. I am absolutely delighted with our herringbone curtains (plus warmer!) and we hung them the evening I got home.  I've made one of the green silk curtains solo. I'm really enjoying having the projects on the go.  I found the weekend with you so relaxing.  It was just what I needed, a complete break doing something I love in great company. Not been eating so well since I got back......

.......Thank you so much for all your help - they are wonderful enjoyable weekends and never one the same!  I'm always surprised considering the wine and great food we all manage to consume that so much work gets done.  I've already started looking for the next projects - 2 in the pipe line already.....

A note from a day student who came to a day class in June 2005.  Alison runs her own classes in mosaic making with her husband from Zantium Studios.  Tel/fax 01629 824377, www.zantium.co.uk

Dear Angie, A heart-felt thank you for a wonderful day yesterday. It was bliss! I thoroughly enjoyed being on the receiving end of a course for a change - especially with you excellent tuition, warm hospitality and delightful surroundings. My chair can now look forward to a new lease of life and will continue.

An e-mail from a student who came to stay in April 2005 via a recommendation from a previous Student

This student completed an astonishing 4 pairs of interlined curtains and an interlined roman blind in five and a half days (plus a lot of very late hours in the evening)!

Dear Angie,

Thank you so much for all the help you gave me on the course last week.  The "one to one" tuition was invaluable, can't believe I learnt so much.  The curtains and roman blind are already hanging and all look wonderful - if I say so myself!  Considering how much we got through I feel completely rested and rejuvenated -  peace, quiet, all that wonderful organic food, home hade honey, not to mention the biscuits, muesli and Carl's cherry brandy!  Thank you again.  Have already a plan for a revisit in early Autumn if you can fit me in.

Best wishes,  Linda

A letter from three sisters who came to stay twice in 2004.

Dear Angie,
Just a little note to tell you how much we enjoyed your course. We returned home full of how much we had learnt in such a short space of time. The blue chair was highly praised by my friends (which is very satisfying) and has now been taken to Brunswick Bay for pride of place in their cottage.

Angie, you inspired us all, both you and Carl worked so hard during our visit to make sure everything went smoothly. We all thoroughly enjoyed your company. The meal times were great fun, the odd glass of wine helped I am sure. You have got the formula right so I am sure your venture will be a resounding success.

I just hope you will be able to fit us in later in the year for "arm and deep buttoning".

Many thanks and give our love to the lovely Gabriel.

Joan, Joyce and Jill.