Alex's reviews
Mar 2024
Rustic Italian Cooking Class: Part One
We had a ball. Andrea was a wonderful teacher who explained everything thoroughly and made the the class easy, interesting and fun!
The food was delicious and ingredients were great quality.
Will go back
Feb 2024
Procreate on the iPad from Scratch
This was a great workshop. Nicole is a very clear teacher with a wealth of knowledge. Very engaging.
I am impressed and grateful she was able to pivot and adjust to my personal needs and experience.
Jan 2024
Mosaic Lamp Making Class
The workshop was a wonderful experience, it was very well set up with many patterns and colour options. The instructor was very helpful and good company offering tea and coffee breaks while we sat making out lamps. I am incredibly happy with the results.
Jan 2024
Jewellery Making class
This was a wonderful class. Fun and creative but so sad Blushery is closing down. I didn’t realise id enjoy making earrings so much!
Jan 2024
Resin Jewellery Making Class Using Moulds
Loved this workshop. Caroline shows herself to be a wonderful teach, sharing her wealth of knowledge freely. She is extremely generous with materials.
Jan 2024
Six Week Wheel Throwing Course
This workshop is my fav yet! Karina is a wonderful teacher, works accessibly and moves at your pace.
I made mistakes and I had triumphs. Nothing can describe the feeling of playing with the clay, letting it speak to you and letting it move.
At the end of the 6 weeks I was given 1.5kg and I was able to create a yarn bowl for and a large cooky bowl
Jan 2024
Fluid Art class
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this class, but have attended Blushery classes before and loved them.
Nov 2023
Printmaking Workshop for Beginners
I had a wonderful time at the workshop. Tammy was a great teacher and was very clear and simple. She was a delight.
The materials were really easy to work with.
She was quick to make the environment accessible for me. There were no stairs and ample parking.
Highly recommend.
Aug 2023
Ceramic Glazing Class
Esther is an incredible teacher. She is kind, gentle and gives clear instructions. She is great for conversation and sharing her expertise.
Materials are wonderful and so happy with my bowls.
Aug 2023
Resin Art Class: Make a Geode Clock
As always, another wonderful session with Carolyn. Materials are great, teacher is fantastic. Lots of fun and very relaxing!
Feb 2023
Layer Cake Decorating Workshop: Watercolour
Janeen was a fantastic teacher - full of knowledge and personal experience. She was very generous in every way.
Left with a beautiful cake I was extremely proud of.
The class was small and intimate and got lots of 1 on 1 attention.
Jan 2023
Pottery class
I’ve done a lot of workshops and this is one of my favs.
The teacher was so clear that something so complex was made so simple.
The clay was glorious work with and the moulds and rollers were so beautiful and such a great variety.
Morning tea was delicious!
I’ve only done part one - looking forward to doing the glazing and seeing the finished product.
Jan 2023
Hand Building Workshop: Mug and Tray Set
I loved the feel of this clay and had fun creating my dream mug.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Just a note to people with sore backs, the chairs are not very comfortable.
Jan 2023
Glassblowing and Mosaic class
This is my second time doing this class because it’s so relaxing and fun. Love playing with the designs and colours to create a beautiful lamp.
Highly recommend
Jan 2023
Beginner Wheel Throwing Class
Had the best time this morning. Esther is such a great teacher - she made everything so clear and simple.
The clay we used is was so nice to work with.
There is a hill and flight of stairs to get to the workshop and parking was a pain… but it was worth it!
Jan 2023
Build a Robot Workshop
This workshop was so fun and educational at the same time. I learnt so much about electricity - everything was explained so well and clearly. It just all made sense!
Highly recommend!
Dec 2022
Native Christmas Wreath Workshop
As always, Patty has run an incredible workshop. The materials are high quality and she was passionate and generous.
Highly recommend.
Venue has an accessible parking spot and is wheelchair friendly. No air con but it’s a big, wide open space and fans.
Nov 2022
Alcohol Ink Workshop: Planter Pots
Another amazing workshop with Caroline. She is filled with so much energy, knowledge, passion and creativity and it comes through in my finished product.
Highly recommend!
Oct 2022
DIY Terrarium Workshop
Patty and Mandy were wonderful hosts. Patty is a wealth of knowledge and was informative and entertainment. She was so generous and the creative process was so enjoyable.
The venue is wheelchair accessible but no air conditioning.
Oct 2022
Drawing Class: Graphite and Shading Techniques
This was a great workshop. Danielle did an amazing job teaching us different techniques to introduce us to graphite pencils.
The venue was accessible with heaps of parking.
Highly recommend.
Oct 2022
Pottery class
Stephanie is fast becoming one of my favourite teachers. She is a wealth of knowledge and generously shares it. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow. The class was so much fun and very relaxing. Plenty of time to exercise your creative muscle.
Plus, who doesn’t like boobies!?!
Highly recommend this workshop! You’ll have a great time!
Sep 2022
Resin Art Workshop: Cheeseboard and Coaster Set
Kerry ran an incredible workshop. The materials were great quality and Kerry made sure the experience was fun, creative and left with a great result. There was also heaps of parking.
Highly recommend.
Sep 2022
Pottery class
As always, Windmill Potteries did a great workshop. Loved it! Very sad to see it close
Sep 2022
Fluid Art class
This was such a great, relaxing and expressive class. Brooke is an amazing host - generous, kind, creative and passionate.
The materials are beautiful to work with and it’s set in a great space.
Highly recommend
Aug 2022
Pottery class
I loved this class! Stephanie was a great teacher - very clear in her instructions and generous in sharing her knowledge and resources.
The clay was amazing to work with, very soft and fun to play with.
The venue was very accessible and plenty of on-street parking
Highly recommend this workshop.
Aug 2022
Pottery class
I love this class, I just keep coming back for more. The teaching at Windmill Potteries is amazing - they are clear, make it simple and are generous with their knowledge. Very hands on, you get the individual attention you need and cater well to all skill levels.
Highly recommend!
Jun 2022
Pottery class
Loved this workshop so much! My pots came out of the kiln great and glazing them was so much fun. Plenty of colours to pick from.
Facilitator knew her stuff and was very generous with her knowledge and skill. Plenty of space to be super creative!
May 2022
Manual Photography Workshop
This workshop was amazing. Robert was fantastic at explaining things and helping me translate that into my photos. There are some concepts I've been trying to understand for years but today it finally clicked I had so much fun doing it! Learning was tailored to my particular camera too.
Highly recommend!
May 2022
Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
Had the most amazing morning at this workshop. The instructor is very knowledgeable, gentle and a good communicator. Very encouraging.
The materials are good quality and that all led to being very happy with the end project.
So much fun and now I can do it at home.
May 2022
Mixed Media Art Class: Rusty Disc
This class is amazing! The teacher was clear and attended generously to everyone. The materials are great quality and you’re guaranteed to go home with something you love.
Workshop space is accessible and 3 steps up to the toilet.
Highly recommend!
May 2022
Fluid Art class
Sarah was a fantastic teacher. I’ve worked with resin before and she helped me apply that to small jewellery. As always, very generous!
The studio has such a great feel to it and it’s a flat walkway to it from the street.
May 2022
Paper Craft and Ink class
This workshop was great! Charlotte was a fantastic teacher - very generous, gentle and a clear communicator. I had such a good time and left feeling confident to bring these skills home and keep practicing. The materials are amazing and got to take everything home.
Highly recommend!
May 2022
Painting class
This workshop was fantastic! The teacher was generous with her knowledge, skills and materials.
Impasto is so much fun and there is so much you can do with it.
The venue is great and very accessible.
Highly recommend.
May 2022
Painting class
Dianne, is a great teacher, very experienced and keen to share her wealth of knowledge.
This is a class for anyone with lots or little experience mark making. The
The venue is great, very accessible.
Apr 2022
Cricut Class for Beginners
Caroline, as always is a wonderful host and teacher.
I left the workshop feeling more confident to use my cricut.
Apr 2022
Healthy Eating Masterclass
This was a fantastic class! Was so much fun and got to make and enjoy yummy food.
Lucy was a great teacher - very funny!
They included my support worker very generously and the venue was accessible, just down a driveway.
Apr 2022
Pottery class
This was such a great workshop. Victoria was extremely helpful, attentive and generous.
The venue was great, totally accessible and plenty of free parking on a Saturday.
Jan 2022
Creative Wire Art Workshop - Brisbane
This was a fun workshop. The materials were good quality - the gems were gorgeous!
Mel knows here stuff and loved sharing her knowledge with use.
Access wise, there is a flight of stairs to get up to the workshop space
Jan 2022
Resin Art Class: Make a Coffee Table
I’ve done a few workshops with Caroline now and she continues be so generous and creative. An amazing and safe space to have fun while being creative.
The table was a great surface to learn resin on.
Jan 2022
Alcohol Ink Class: Floral Plate and Tile
Caroline is a generous and kind teacher, sharing her wealth of knowledge and skills.
The venue is mostly accessible, there is a flat pathway from the front of the property to the workroom. There is a small step to get into the bathroom.
The materials used were of good quality with a variety of vibrant colours.
I certainly built on my understanding of alcohol inks and how to use them on different surfaces.
Jan 2022
Textiles class
This was a good workshop. Tammy the instructor was very kind, helpful and a clear communicator.
There was a lot of inspiration and bright colours.
I look forward to seeing the final product when the design is printed on fabric.
Jan 2022
Glassblowing and Mosaic class
This workshop was so much fun. It was a great relaxing, grounding and mindful activity.
The location is convenient with plenty of parking.
Facilitator was attentive and gave clear instructions.
You do have to finish the project at home or pay $10 to leave it there and have them finish it for you.
Jan 2022
Resin Art Class: Make a Geode Clock
This workshop is amazing! This is my second workshop with Caroline and she creates a safe space where we can have fun. The space is air-conditioned and inspiring as the shelves are covered in art examples and amazing materials.
The clocks look amazing and I loved my introduction to resin art.
Jan 2022
Pottery class
I love this workshop so much that I've come back for my second time! The instructors continue to be so helpful and generous with hands-on teaching.
Dec 2021
Silver Casting Jewellery Making Class
This class was so much fun and so different to anything else I've done. Alvin was a great teacher, very kind and gave very clear instructions.
The venue is fantastic, Alvin has his own shed out back with a fan (sorry, no air-con). If you experience mobility barriers or need to use a mobility device you might struggle up the hill as the path from parking to shed is not completely paved.
I would highly recommend this workshop.
Dec 2021
Fluid Art class
This class was wonderful. Caroline is an amazing host and teacher and very generous. She created a safe space where we were able to create and have fun playing with new materials.
Access wise, from car to table, there is completely flat ground.
Will definitely come back for more classes.
Nov 2021
Pottery class
This class was wonderful!
The instructors were fantastic. Noi was very gentle and kind in guiding me.
As someone who struggles with muscle strength, they guided me through and was able to produce 4 pots and was encouraged to put my own, quirky flare into them.
Note: The location is suited to wheeled mobility aids.
Oct 2021
Painting class
Great workshop, fantastic time, wonderful facilitator and paint and sip is always a fun activity.