Student Testimonials
“Dear Louise, I must say the greeting I receive at the start of the class is so welcoming it relaxes me and encourages me to have a go.As you know I am not a youngster any more, but you give me lots of encouragement, which really helps me to try and do my best.Most of all You always manage to see that I have a beautiful flower to take home to show my Husband.I truly want to thank you for your kindness and help to me, you really are a TREASURE. Sincerely Sheila”x x x x x
“Hi Louise
The Sugar Courses inspire me. They challenge me to create wonderful flowers and arrangements. I look forward to the class every week and really miss it when they finish. The classes enable me to revert to a human being once a week instead of a Mother, Head Cook and Bottle Washer!! The other Ladies on the course share their knowledge and experiences. We also have a laugh and it feels like one big happy family. I would recommend these courses to anyone. Lisa x”
“For me, my petal paste courses with Louise, have been a real inspiration. Not only learning and developing a new skill, but giving me a growing sense of awe in seeing, in far greater measure than before, the perfection, intricacy and diversity of design from the simplest to the most complex of flowers and berries. Louise is a wonderful teacher. Totally professional, yet so sympathetic and understanding...Elaine”
“I started a Sugar Craft flower course with Louise in November 2008 after meeting her in the Sugar Craft shop where she worked. I was quite stressed in my job at the time and wanted to do something calming! Making sugar flowers is very rewarding and very soothing. When I am making my flowers my stress eases. It is a lovely thing to do and we always achieve something new in each course. This has given me the confidence to take on the task of making my daughters wedding cake this year. Something I would never have imagined I would be capable of before. Louise is a very good teacher and has endless patience!The classes are friendly,Louise and everyone makes you welcome and we always have a pleasant evening. I am so pleased that I 'found' Sugar Craft and everything that it has given me - a new skill, more confidence and new friends, I would wholeheartedly recommend you try it.” Yvonne xxx
“Dear Louise, I started your class back in September 2010 and I can't believe how much I am learning about the Art of Sugar Craft.I look forward every week to your class and really enjoy everything I am creating. My ambition now is to make my own Birthday cake and decorate it myself, you have given me the confidence to do this. As soon as we start a new course I cannot wait to hear what we are going to create in the next course.Once again Louise, thank you so much, and please keep up the tremendous work you do. Love Barbara”
“I would like to say that with the help and guidance from louise and also other class members it has given me confidence to tackle my 1st wedding cake. But something i was not expecting is the new friends I have made, and the fun and laughter we have in class.” Bev x
“I started going to Lou's classes with my mom, I have found it extremely rewarding and enjoyable hobby. Louise is a very patient person and she is able it demonstrate and teach to people of all skill levels, and will take time to make sure everyone is comfortable and confident in what they are doing. Not only have i learnt to make beautiful and eye-catching flowers but have met some lovely people and made lots of new friends. Overall I think that these classes have enabled me to express my artist side and given me confidence to take on my own cake and sugar flower projects.”Abbie
“I used to have a very demanding job, and needed something to divert my mind away from work. Then I met Louise, and after talking to her for a short while about her courses, I realised I had found something that sounded very interesting and would give me this diversion. Since taking part in several of Louise's courses, I now look forward every week to attending these classes, as not only is Louise's instruction excellent, but the ladies attending the courses are all very interesting, and we often end up having a very pleasant evening, and quite often a somewhat hilarious one, yet still we manage to produce some beautiful flowers. I would highly recommend any sessions currently being run by Louise, as she is a lovely, genuine, loyal and understanding person, which is a rare quality these days. Thank you very much Louise.” Luv from Eileen xxxxx
“I had always wanted to do a Sugar Craft Flower course for years but never got round it, so when I heard about Louise's Sugar Craft course I was more than happy to embark upon my dream which is to create stunning Sugar Craft Flowers. Well I have not been disappointed!We have just completed the most exquisite Rose, I still can't believe that I have achieved so much over such a short period of time, and have something tangible at the end of each course. I am much more confident to go onto making beautiful wedding cakes thanks to Louise who has made it possible, she is a wonderful teacher,so calm, relaxed and most of all very supportive.I have met some wonderful people it is such a nice relaxing friendly atmosphere, how wonderful is it to pursue your dream hobby surrounded by nice people and an excellent teacher, Thanks Louise I am looking forward to the next course which is the Honeysuckle.” Phyllis
“I started Sugar Craft classes 2 years ago. I had always wanted to learn the craft and never thought I would be able to create such beautiful flower sprays .Friends and family think they are real! Louise is an excellent teacher, always encouraging and helpful. I would not have been able to make my first wedding cake without Louise's help and advice. The classes are relaxing and we have plenty of laughs. I have also made lots of new friends too!”Jenny x
“I have been Sugar Crafting with Louise for almost 2 years. Having just started making novelty cakes for my own children I wanted to try something a bit more grown-up. I had originally intended to take just one or two courses to learn the basics, and to then teach myself from books, but I found I love the classes so much that I keep coming back. With two young children and a part-time job I find I don't have much "me" time, so I really look forward to those two hours a week where I can unleash my creativity. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, and Louise is so patient and understanding, highly skilled and keen to share her knowledge with others. With Louise's encouragement, I have been amazed to see my cabbages transform into beautiful roses! With tips I have picked up from Louise and my classmates I have recently gained enough confidence to make my first wedding cake as a gift for a friend. Thank you Lou for your encouragement and inspiration.” Donna.xxx
“Having recently moved to the area I decided to find a Sugar Craft course that I could join to re ignite my passion for Sugar Craft and to meet new people. I saw an advert for the course that Louise was running and gave her a call. I was unable to get a place on the first course I enquired about as it was full, but Louise managed to fit me on to the next course which started in Jan 2011. The first evening I turned up I was made to feel very welcome and I now look forward to my Wednesday evenings spent with friends, creating beautiful creations with expert instruction. I have not missed one since. Wednesday evenings are a joy and I feel calm and inspired at the end of a class, and better equipped to deal with an otherwise manic and stressful week. I would recommend these classes to any one either experienced or a complete novice in Sugar Craft. Kindest regards” Carrieanne
“I have always wanted to learn Sugarcraft, but didn't know if I would be able to do it, as it looks so intricate. I can't believe what I have been able to achieve in class - it inspired me to make all the flowers for my own wedding cake! I have such a busy work and home life, that class is the only time I stop and have time just for me. It is such a relaxing, supportive and friendly atmosphere and with Lou's excellent and patient tuition I'm just so proud of what I've learnt and created.” love Kirsty x
"On the 11th February 2012 I was fortunate to be able to do the Vintage Cake workshop with Louise. From the moment I arrived I felt instantly comfortable. The workshop was extremely well thought out and taught brilliantly. I learned techniques that I had not heard of before and came home with a cake I thought I would never be able to do to such an high standard which is testiment to Louise's ability to teach and make people relaxed and to have faith in themselves. I was fortunate to be able to do the Peony class at Hurst hill community centre with Louise ,so i had a wonderful arrangement to place on top of the Vintage cake. I never for one moment believed I could make such a wonderful cake and floral arrangement. I am currently on my fifth class with Louise and consider it now part of my life. Its MY time once a week and I am thankful for Louise's patience and natural ability to teach and her friendship.
Best wishes always,Louise.
Tracey Potter"
