Christie's reviews


Oct 2023



It was such a fantastic afternoon of learning to cast a silicone mould, then using it to make resin jewellery. The studio was inspirational and Rebecca & Naomi made us so welcome. Everything was beautifully organised and there was an excellent variety of materials (styles and colours) to choose from. The teaching was top-notch and, for no extra charge, we will go back to learn how to put the jewellery pieces together with the appropriate findings. I can highly recommend the Made By Me Workshops!

Resin Jewellery and Mould Making Workshop review by Christie Zipparo - Sydney

Jun 2023



I have totally enjoyed this series of six lessons, enabling me to explore my tools and supplies (which I have hoarded over many years!) with the generous help of Leanne, who is a wonderful host and teacher. We have covered many techniques, including painting on ceramic tiles using fire (yes, fire!), learning to 'control' alcohol ink to produce very interesting backgrounds, petals and flowers by using a hairdryer and also airbrush with compressor. Leanne has an incredibly inspirational studio, which features all sorts of creative genius beyond alcohol ink and I always feel at home there. It was fantastic value for money and I can't wait for Saturday to come around each week. This group of 'strangers' are now my friends! Thoroughly recommended :)

Weekly Alcohol Ink Art Class review by Christie Zipparo - Sydney

Jan 2023



Leanne was warm, welcoming and such a wonderful teacher. The studio itself is extremely inspiring, very comfortable and well-equipped, and I had a brilliant time. Absolutely everything was generously provided, including a delicious morning tea. I can't wait to go back!

Alcohol Ink Art Class review by Christie Zipparo - Sydney

Dec 2022



Made By Me was the most inspiring workshop studio space: welcoming, friendly and full of colour, projects and ideas for handmade home decor. Rebecca was a fantastic teacher and paid attention to detail, which I really appreciated. The background music was an added touch which completed the environment perfectly. Everything was set up beautifully, the tools and resources were plentiful, and I am absolutely thrilled with the baubles I brought home. Everyone else is raving about them, too, because they look so professional! I can't wait to go back and learn something else soon, possibly jewellery-making, as I love the earrings I purchased. Thank you again, Rebecca :)

Fluid Art class review by Christie Zipparo - Sydney

May 2022



Pascale is a wonderful host and teacher, and the class environment was well set out and creatively inspiring, even including the background music! Absolutely everything needed was provided and, afterwards, an email list of reminders of what I had learned, plus tips and tricks, was sent to me. It was excellent value for money, especially considering I got three solid hours (more actually) of tuition and advice. I can thoroughly recommend this class and look forward to going back for the intermediate session soon. My photo shows one of the four alcohol ink artworks I made in class, then I applied the lettering and framed it at home - it's really beautiful. Thank you, Pascale :)

Introduction to Alcohol Ink Workshop review by Christie Zipparo - Sydney
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