ハンド＆ロックスクールの体験談

'I really enjoyed the challenge of learning a new technique and although I found it much more difficult to master than I imagined it didn't matter. Much fun and laughter was had as beads were added successfully only to be pulled out again in the next wrong move. Tee hee. Freya was so helpful and encouraging. I also really enjoyed being amongst others with a common interest in embroidery. Big thanks to a fabulous tutor that looked after us all so well.'

「このコースは素晴らしく、提供された教材は期待以上でした。たくさんの新しいスキルを習得できたので、今後の授業もとても楽しみです！」

'My favourite part of the class was how Amy explained things in such great detail. She taught me a much better way of measuring my goldwork materials to get better precision and this to me was a eureka moment!!

The manor in which she taught made so much sense and such a difference to me, as I appreciate I may think and learn differently to others. Her teaching was crystal clear, she filled in so many gaps that was missing in my learning/understanding.'

「リビーの熱意は伝染しました。彼女は素晴らしい講師です。一番のお気に入りは、生徒たちが作る様々なパスマントリーを見ることができたことです！」

とても快適で居心地の良い空間でした。ビーズルームの様々なサンプルを見て、タンブールビーズの様々な例を見ることができて感動しました。フレイヤさんは素晴らしい講師で、タンブールビーズについて素晴らしい説明と実演をしてくれました。彼女の経験や貴重なアドバイスも聞けて嬉しかったです。最初から最後まで全てが素晴らしかったです！素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました！

'Aside from the opportunity to learn with you, my favourite part was the diverse group and that I actually learned something new and well'

'In my case it was worth going to London from Spain just for this course. I really enjoyed the experience and all the techniques I have learnt in just 2 days.'

'I LOVED every minute of it! I’ve wanted to do monogramming since I was a child, so was ecstatic when I discovered this course. It was challenging and jam packed full of technics that we only scratched the surface of as so extensive, and I really liked that, very inspiring!'

「素晴らしい経験でした。エイミーは聖人のような忍耐力と真の専門知識を持っています。私のどこが間違っているのかを的確に指摘し、アドバイスをくれました。クラスの雰囲気も本当にリラックスできました。」

'Loved the expert instruction, techniques demonstrated, the recording provided, and the community met during the session. There were some refresh rate issues with the video, but I was still able to follow along well'

'Amy was really helpful and fun to talk to too. She was really patient, despite my slowness in learning the technique correctly. I really enjoyed the whole experience and learning.'

'Loved the whole course, want to do it all over again.  I learnt so much and Freya was an amazing tutor. The demonstrations were clear and easy to follow.  I would not change anything, keep doing what you are doing :)'

'I am in love with letters, and intrigued by the guidance Freya gave us in embroidering letters. I loved the class and I love how Freya teaches. She is a gifted tutor and embroiderer.'

'Taking a course at Hand And Lock was a great experience. You were an instructor for all levels of embroidery skills . Directions were patiently given, and you  made sure we had a clear understanding of the techniques. The logistics of the class, materials received in a timely manner, was perfect. The kit organized and anticipated everything we needed to complete all the designs. Most importantly to me, is that what I learned will have a life after class. I cannot end without mentioning that the collegial feeling with my classmates was inspiring.'

'Freya was encouraging and realistic- you won't learn this in 10 minutes....  practice.... She would repeat instruction in case we had to chase beads or threads, and had helpful insight enabling our success!  Appreciate her patience and the video to watch multiple times'

'I appreciated the use of WhatsApp to provide feedback throughout the class. Freya did a great job giving quick feedback on student photos without interrupting the flow of the class. The ability to download the recording after class is a huge plus too. Overall, a  very well run and informative class. Thank you!'

'I found the course really hard and I found it difficult to get the technique but Freya was brilliant at encouraging me to persevere and I did manage to produce some tambour embroidery by the end! My favorite part of the course was meeting the other students and having Freya helping and encouraging me to master the technique. I wouldn’t change a thing about the course'

'So very lovely to have the chance to explore such unique techniques with a very talented tutor in a warm and supportive environment at H&L. Loved going home with a set of lovely samples and many new ideas and skills. The kit supplied was super and well presented. Freya was a delight, making us all feel so welcome and comfortable and providing regular cups of tea which we're exceedingly welcome. She was attentive and so friendly and enthusiastic'

対面コースは素晴らしい経験でした。講師はとても魅力的で、たくさんの素敵な説明、教材、例、そして歴史を教えてくれました。リュネヴィルでのタンブールビーズ刺繍ワークショップでは、素晴らしい人たちと出会い、今でも連絡を取り合っています。もっと何かしたいという気持ちにさせられました。受賞作品展を実際に見に行くなど、もっと色々な場所へ行き、コース終了後もずっと連絡を取り合っています。

'It was really enjoyable, materials guide list was helpful, Freya was brilliant and repeated demos multiple times with no judgement that we couldn't get the hang of things straight away.'

'I love the entire class and the ability to stitch in my pjs while learning a new or improving my embroidery. I am not one to ask a lot of questions, so usually I am in the background listening to everyone's else questions and conversations. But I found the feedback wonderful.'

'Really really enjoyed my workshop on Tambour Beading and would love to do it all over again! The tutor was brilliant and I left feeling I learnt SO much about H&L and what they do, all about the techniques we were learning and how much I want to do it for the rest of my life! Hand & Lock is such an amazing and interesting company. I really hope to return for another class one day soon.'

'Thank you for a great course. Both Anne and Freya were lovely and I found the course very inspiring. Everyone came away with lovely work. This was my first in person course at Hand & Lock and I’m sure I’ll be back again.'

'I thought that it was great to have the WhatsApp chat to share progress and get live feedback on our work  and share tips with others. I struggled to get the chain stitch technique with the tambour hook initially so I like that the session was recorded and that I will be able to return to the 2nd technique that introduced adding beads. I definitely need to practice more with the hook. I think it was well priced for the session. Can’t think of anything that I would change or improve'

'Freya split the room in half when demonstrating techniques which worked SO much better than having all students trying to see a tutor stitching at once (great idea Freya!)I choose Hand and Lock courses because I trust the quality of tutoring but I also much prefer the designs you have created when compared to other providers. My favourite part of this course was learning a whole new technique but being able to see progress over the two days to the point where I feel comfortable continuing to practice this technique at home.'

'The reassurance that it is a tricky technique and being given encouragement to keep trying. I was very pleased with my progress by the end'

'It was the loveliest class, such a beautiful setting, and Freya couldn't do enough to make sure everyone had what they needed, from beads to biscuits and plenty of tea! The demonstrations were really clear and all techniques covered very thoroughly. A Sunday morning visit from Charlie the dog was the cherry on top of a wonderful weekend'

'I enjoyed the teacher’s approach demonstrating different techniques. Daisy was encouraging and patient about students getting a handle on the instructions. I felt very supported by the information Daisy delivered and her critique style.'

'Freya is one of the most patient people I've ever encountered. People ask for things repeated and explained again constantly and she never once sounds frustrated and always finds another way to talk things through. This was also the first time I've had to miss some classes unfortunately and I had to rely on the recordings a lot (complications with work travel and another time I was sick). I was so relieved that she gave such good instruction on the recordings that I was able to follow along fine. Five stars!'

「今、6週間のエメラルドカウントスレッドのクラスを受講中です。オーストラリアではライブクラスは早朝に行われますが、ライブでクラスを視聴することも、24時間以内に届く素晴らしい録画でクラス全体を体験することもできます。デザインは美しく現代的です。フレイヤさんはいつもフレンドリーです！クラス受講を考えている方は、ぜひ今すぐご参加ください。きっと気に入っていただけると思います！」

'I loved learning the 3D technique as well as the advanced padding involved (blending from the 3D to the base fabric as well as onto felt padding). A new technique is always fascinating to me and I appreciate the effort that went into connecting w Michelle and creating this course.'

「フレイヤのステッチを実演し、明確に伝える能力と、グループの間に生まれた友情は、海を隔てた場所にまで及びました。」

「今、初めてのHand & Lockコースを受講しています。Freya先生は優秀で、フレンドリーで、とても忍耐強い先生です。針に糸を通す方法も初めて学びました！WhatsAppグループは、Freya先生に写真や質問を送って、みんなで共有するのに最適な方法です。とても楽しいので、2回目のコースも必ず予約します。」

フレイヤさんは本当に素晴らしいインストラクターでした。分かりやすく、忍耐強く、そしてサポート力も抜群で、まるで簡単にやっているかのように見せてくれました！WhatsAppでのやり取りもスムーズで、他のコース参加者とコミュニケーションをとったり、彼らのステッチを見るのも楽しかったです。フレイヤさんとHand and Lockさん、おかげでまたもや充実した学習曲線を描くことができ、ステッチの世界が広がりました！

現在、Hand & Lockの2回目のオンラインコースを受講しています。ルーシーとフレイヤの教え方はどちらもリラックスしていて、特定のテクニックを分かりやすく実演・解説する時間を十分に確保してくれ、質問やアドバイスを求めることもできます。WhatsAppグループで進捗状況の写真を共有できるオンライン形式は非常に効果的で、ペースが遅いと感じたことは一度もありません。もし受講を迷っているなら、ぜひ挑戦してみてください。オンラインコースは、一見難しそうに思える目標を、はるかに達成可能なものにしてくれます。

「このコースの構成がとても気に入りました。扱えるステッチの種類も豊富で、ペースも良く、セッションの合間に宿題をこなすのも楽しかったです。宿題の量もちょうどよく、負担が大きすぎませんでした。」

'I just wanted to say what a lovely afternoon I spent with Daisy yesterday.   I'm SO glad that I came to the school as it was a joy to see all the beautiful things that you do, and hopefully I might be able to set my mind to doing your Diploma - this is for me to ponder!!! Daisy was wonderful.  She is, quite clearly, extremely talented and was very good at passing on her enthusiasm.  Her demonstrating of stitches & ‘How to do’ was brilliant and the following explanation of why was equally as brilliant. My passion is for lettering & monogramming and Daisy was most encouraging about any ideas I had, which meant I left not only having had a joyous time but with renewed confidence in stitching again - this to my mind is the greatest gift that any teacher can give and Daisy did.'

'Everything was explained carefully and thoroughly, without rushing. I truly appreciated that each session focused on a specific technique that was not necessary to progress in the following class, giving students the time to progress at their own pace without feeling too much pressure. The WhatsApp group is brilliant as well, both for sharing the student's progress with the tutor and for sharing tips and suggestions with other students.
I really enjoyed the whole experience.'

'I loved working with a variety of different metals and learning so many new techniques in one class! The opportunity to learn a wide variety of techniques was one of the reasons I chose this course. This was my first H&L class, and I was very impressed with the quality of the visualizer used to stream/record the class demonstrations- it was much better than online classes I’ve taken with other organizations, and made it so easy to follow along and understand the explanations. Thank you also for sharing the recordings, as not every organization does this, and it’s so helpful for us slow stitchers to have something to reference after the course is finished.'

'I didn't really have a favourite part of the course, it was all excellent! The kit provided was like a treasure bag of loveliness and so well prepared.  All the staff were lovely and very generous with their knowledge.  I learnt a lot and the course certainly lived up to my expectations, although I was very glad I had some experience with a needle and tread.  Thank you!'

'The helpfulness of the tutors with ongoing advice was really appreciated as goldwork was a new skill for me'

'My favourite part was seeing how, even as a beginner you can still make something beautiful with gold thread. It was also REALLY helpful to have the video recording of the sessions as I could watch back over them. As a beginner, It was great to be able to go back over things in slow time and practice them'

'The tutor's encouragement to experiment and the ideas from the other participants. The quick response on whatsapp from the tutor was also a bonus'

'Freya explained the steps well and patiently as she worked through them again for the stitchers.  It was a great format, and I appreciate the shorter taster course having the students access the supplies on their own.   This has been one of the better classes I've taken recently; there is nothing to improve at this time!  Thanks again!'

'Thank you Freya, you made tambour understandable with your practical, calm, step-by-step guidance!  I'm very grateful'

'I really enjoyed how relaxed the course was, yet somehow we learnt and did so much! Freya was a fantastic tutor, her knowledge seems endless - she is patient and provided a very well paced course'

'An excellent instructor and introductory course! Freya asked a critical question early on- who is doing goldwork for the first time?  She had raw beginners and very experienced students, but gave both ends of the spectrum excellent instruction- that is difficult to do successfully, but Freya did it'

'The feedback was invaluable. I have tried to work French knots in bullion before to no avail, but I managed it today with Freya's direct instructions and troubleshooting'

'I recently undertook their Entomology Goldwork 4 week course taught by Freya and absolutely loved it. It has really helped increase my skills and knowledge which I can now use in my textiles masters at the Royal college of art as well. Freya was the perfect teacher, friendly, thoughtful and very skilled, w definitely keep an eye out for future courses!'

'Freya’s teaching was exceptionally clear, and she also cultivated a very friendly atmosphere. (Creating a welcoming environment in this particular class was especially impressive given that one student was often demanding and even shrill.) I was delighted to make a lot of progress with techniques I’ve found challenging and to enlarge the way I view a given stitch’s possibilities. That the course proposed a selection of techniques for the final part of the design came as a wonderful surprise. While I am not a beginner with goldwork and while I would recommend the course to anyone, I think it might be especially good for beginners. The pace allows close attention to fundamental techniques and the design builds in plenty of opportunity to practice and improve each skill. I am enjoying every stitch.'

'Freya was wonderful! Students had very different embroidery experience, but Freya made everyone comfortable. Her teaching was extremely clear and she provided very specific feedback so that everyone could master each technique. She invited questions, too, to make sure we were getting the most out of our brief time with her'

'The demonstrations were very clear and the use of WhatsApp to give tailored advice to each individual was so helpful!! I appreciated having a chunk of time for each skill so I didn’t feel rushed'

'I think being able to explore a new material with guidance but also the ability to experiment and explore the materials without wasting them because I have no clue what I'm doing. I also enjoyed the chatter and learning about different people's countries and lives'

'I loved that we were able to use all the facilities- particularly the embroidery loop and magnifier. The teacher was knowledgeable and very clear in explaining each step. Wonderful experience. Thank you'

'I loved the way Freya fostered a very supportive learning environment while still keeping the atmosphere light and cheerful. I often find that stuffy, antiquated, and/or competitive attitudes can lead to an underlying tension in group crafting atmospheres. Seeing the space facilitated with a fresh and open perspective on a historical craft.'

'It was wonderful to work on such a beautiful design and to master new techniques. Even as I  grappled with a learning curve for new-to-me materials like the tulle, the course was extremely enjoyable and I am sorry it has ended. After so many courses with Lucy, I am still amazed at how much instruction she packs into each course and how valuable her individual guidance is. From the WhatsApp photos from the final class, you can see how successful her teaching is — everyone’s work looked great.'

'Freya's teaching was excellent. I had taken a tambour course before and was frustrated and not able to get the technique. Freya explained it in a way that made it very clear and I was able to do the technique very quickly'

'Being a teacher myself I had high expectations, every single course I've done online has gone above and beyond my expectations. I'm inspired by others in the groups and online communities and the value is fantastic. So the teachers are amazing, they really understand and know their subjects, online tuition allows inclusivity, the times are flexible and most importantly it inspires you to grow and develop your knowledge skills and understanding of this amazing practice.'

'I liked it all and thought the pace was right. I never felt rushed and Freya was very supportive. I have recommended it to my friends if this runs again next year'

'I was very impressed with the professional tuition on so many different stitching techniques. I also appreciated the relaxed atmosphere, promoting constructive communication between students and instructor. Also, allowing the participants to make decisions that personalized their project fostered a confidence in our ability to be creative.'

'Gaining confidence with my skills and learning from a historic atelier is such a dream I feel lucky! I had the best time and I'm so grateful for all the teamwork and planning that goes into making the class seem easy and seamless!!'

'My favourite part was I was able to feel more relaxed while I learned, and I think that was due to Freya's style. I had taken a tambour class before and was super uptight and it affected my progress. From the beginning the way Freya gently introduced tambour was like magic for me.  Some examples of this were how we could simply anchor the thread with pins and learn about tambour knots later, also thinking about how we wrap the hook as going in the direction that felt right to us vs. the prescribed rules (although I was still using those prescribed rules). It was just a far easier start for me than my usual sort of awkward panic'

'I just loved the course in general and was so happy to learn new techniques : ) The atmosphere during the course was very nice and relaxed and Freya was a fantastic teacher!'

'A big thank you to Freya for her caring encouraging feedback.  She was very keen that we should enjoy the course and see the work as a sample mistakes and all.  She gave some excellent ideas on how to cover up imperfections! I find the courses are generally very generous with materials which is excellent. The course is well-paced and manageable even with limited time.  It would be helpful to have a printed copy of what the finished piece might look like even if this is right at the end. Favourite part is learning new techniques and revision of others covered sometime ago'

WhatsAppを使って先生や他の生徒と進捗状況を画像で共有できたのが良かったです。他の生徒の様子を見たり、先生から建設的なフィードバックをもらったりして、とても多くのことを学びました。全体的に素晴らしい授業でした。たくさんのことを学び、楽しくリラックスした時間を過ごすことができました。先生のレッスンも本当に良かったです。また必ず受講したいと思っています。オンライン刺繍教室を受講したい方には、Hand & Lockをおすすめします。

今年、ハンド＆ロックが親切にも素晴らしい機会とスキルを授けてくださったことに、心から感謝しています。私にとって人生を変える出来事であり、少女としての長年の夢を叶えることができました。これからの一年、そして皆さんが開講される新しいクラス、そしてシップ＆ステッチのミートアップセッションも、本当に素晴らしく、本当にワクワクしています。ありがとうございます。このような仕事ができることは、私にとって本当に光栄なことであり、心の底からそう思っています。ハンド＆ロックで得られるあらゆる機会に、心から感謝しています。どのクラスも私にとって想像できる最高の贈り物です。知識を広げることができるのは、胸が高鳴り、皆さんからもっと学びたいと強く願っています。

「スキルを再び習得できた満足感がありました。フレイヤさんは、コース終了後に何か質問があればいつでも連絡していいと言ってくださり、とても親切でした。とても居心地の良い環境で、1日の学習時間もちょうど良かったです。」

「H&Lとコミュニティに出会えて本当に嬉しいです。クラスにいると、まるで自分の家にいるような気分になります。常に学ぶべきことがあり、自分の情熱を存分に発揮できる気がします！このコミュニティ、質の高い指導、そして奥深いテクニック（ルーシーとフレイヤは高い教育を受けており、テクニックをとてもよく理解しています）

「他の刺繍学校と比べて、コースはよりダイナミックな雰囲気があり、より現実的で楽しいです。料金も他の学校と比べて、はるかにお得です。」

登録と事前コースの情報は完全かつ簡単でした。フォローアップも提供されました。Zoom、WhatsApp、そしてフォローアップビデオという形式は素晴らしかったです。講師は親切で、分かりやすく、忍耐強く、励ましてくれ、知識も豊富でした。授業に間に合うように届いた教材のパッケージは、美しくエレガントでした。教材の使い方を学ぶのがとても楽しみでした。同梱されていた書類はメモや参考資料として最適でした。鉛筆とカードも気に入りました。学んだことを繰り返し、上達させるのに十分な教材が残っています。何かが完璧でなくても、教材をケチる必要はありませんでした。Hand and Lockでこのコースを受講して本当に良かったです。丁寧な説明とフィードバックのおかげで、YouTubeや書籍で学ぶだけでは得られない、自分でプロジェクトに挑戦する自信が持てました。王室や有名デザインハウスのアイテムを手がけてきた講師から金の布の使い方を学び、このような由緒ある歴史ある施設と繋がりを持てたことは、大変光栄でした。ありがとうございました。

今年初めにインスタグラムでHand and Lockを見つけて、それ以来ずっと愛用しています！フレイヤとルーシーのコースを何度か受講しましたが、お二人とも本当に素晴らしいです。刺繍の経験がなかったので、初めてのコースではついていけるか不安でしたが、フレイヤがどんな経験レベルでも大丈夫だと保証してくれたので、本当に助かりました。おかげでスムーズに理解でき、素晴らしいコースを受講することができました。これからもたくさんのコースを受講したいと思っています。

「このクラスのために生きているんです！ 参加していると、精神的にすごく充実しているように感じます。学ぶだけでなく、刺繍に集中できる、保証された時間なので、本当に心が安らぎます。刺繍は私にとって大きな喜びです。本当にお金では買えないものです。本当に本当にありがとうございます！ オンラインプラットフォームでこんなことが可能だとは、想像もしていなかったほど素晴らしい体験ができて、本当に感謝しています。皆さんのおかげで、私たちが想像していた以上に素晴らしく豊かなオンラインの世界ができました！ 皆さんのご尽力に心から感謝します。そして、お客様からも感謝されていることを、ぜひ知っていただきたいです。」

「ゴールドワークの昆虫学オンラインクラスを受講しました。フレイヤ先生はとてもテンポよく教えてくれたので、4週間を通して新しいことを学ぶことができました。クラスとクラスの間には、ダウンロード可能なその週のビデオを見ながら、自分のペースで練習や制作に取り組むことができました。Zoomで参加して、進捗状況を見せたり、質問したり、世界中の参加者と一緒に参加したりすることも可能です。静かに視聴したい場合も、もちろん可能です。WhatsAppグループで質問したり、写真を送ったりできるので、とてもインクルーシブで融通が利きます。講師のリラックスした雰囲気とプロフェッショナルな指導には、言葉では言い表せないほど感謝しています。美しい箱とウェルカムカードで、たくさんのテクニックや教材を試すことができました。」

この分野のエキスパートから新しいスキルを学ぶことは私にとって非常に刺激的で、フレイヤさんはまさにエキスパートです！講師はオンライン授業のセッションに、とてもフレンドリーでリラックスした雰囲気を作ってくれました。彼女は私たちの進行中の作業にとても忍耐強く、注意深く、そして励ましてくれました。私は安心して参加し、助けを求めることができました。「プレーティング」のようなより難しいテクニックでさえ、すべてのテクニックがわかりやすく実演されていました。将来、別のコースでフレイヤさんにまた学べることを嬉しく思います。このコースは、1つのコースで様々なスキルを身につけることができたので、とても魅力的でした。今後のコースに関しては、オンライン/対面のクチュールコースのいくつかに、オリジナルのアートワーク/デザインを模倣するための最適なテクニックを選択する方法の要素が組み込まれていれば、完璧なパッケージになるでしょう。

「Hand & Lockのオンラインコースをいくつか受講しましたが、本当に素晴らしかったです！コースは構成がしっかりしていて、非常に有益です。講師陣も素晴らしいです。知識が豊富なだけでなく、忍耐強く、親身になってサポートしてくれ、常に惜しみないサポートをしてくれます。本当に多くのことを学びましたし、実践的なアプローチのおかげで、より一層興味深く学ぶことができました。刺繍のスキルを深めたい方には、Hand & Lockを強くお勧めします。オンラインレッスンは最高レベルで、本当に刺激的な体験でした。」

6週間のコースのペースは私にとって素晴らしかったです。セッションを通して、創造的で分かりやすい方法で、テクニックを着実に習得していく実感が得られました。このレベルの学習体験は、とても充実感がありました。コース内容もフレイヤさんの指導スタイルも、全く文句のつけようがありません。彼女から言われなければ、これが彼女のオンライン指導デビューだとは想像もしていませんでした。Hand & Lockさん、また素晴らしい学習体験をさせていただき、本当にありがとうございました。

「教材はいつも本当に素晴らしくて、素敵で、質も良く、色々なことに挑戦するのに十分な量があります。先生方はいつも本当に素晴らしいです。忍耐強く、親切で、知識も豊富です。」

「ルーシーとフレイヤの尽力に心から感謝しています。あなたたちは、私が何年も前にやりたかったことをすべて実現する機会とインスピレーションを与えてくれました。そして、この素晴らしい分野で他の人々にも刺激を与えています。ディプロマ取得に向けて、これからどんな道を歩んでいくのか、今からとてもワクワクしています！」

「デザインがとても気に入りました。ゴールドワークは少し難しいですが、その価値は十分にあります。ハンド＆ロックのレッスンは今回で5回目ですが、刺繍のテクニックの可能性をほんの少しだけ垣間見たような気がします。リラックスした雰囲気の中で新しいことを学べるのは素晴らしいですし、後で見返せる動画があるのも嬉しいです。もっとレッスンを受けたいと思っています。」

Hand & Lockがセレモニーゴールドワークのコースを開講してくれたのは素晴らしいことでした。この種の作業は非常に複雑で、仕立ての要素も含まれており、私の知識の宝庫に加わることができて嬉しいです。このコースで学んだ要素は、伝統的な制服にミリタリースタイルのゴールドワーク装飾を施すプロセスを分かりやすく教えてくれました。また、セレモニーゴールドワークの歴史的な側面、そしてHand & Lockがこのような素晴らしいウェアラブルアート作品の制作サービスを提供する先駆者であり、専門家であるという事実も素晴らしいと思います。ルーシー・マーティンは、この種の作品の特徴を非常にわかりやすく説明してくれ、指導する分野に関する知識も豊富です。このような素晴らしいコースを準備し、オンライン形式で提供していただき、ありがとうございます。

「フレイヤとルーシーは、私が今まで受けた中で最も楽しくて前向きな講師です。たくさんのコースを受講しています！材料もたっぷりで、デザインも斬新で、ステッチやテクニックの種類も豊富です。これからもよろしくお願いします！」

「正直に言って、ルーシーとフレイヤは称賛に値すると思います！ 二人はキャリアのまだ若い段階で、これほど大きなコミュニティと成功した学校を築き上げました（上から目線で言うつもりはありませんが！）。本当に素晴らしいです。」

ルーシーとフレイヤ、お二人とも素晴らしいです。仕事だけでなく、お二人の人柄も素晴らしいです。お二人の教え方が大好きです。お二人のおかげで、私は自分の情熱に多くの時間とお金を注ぎ込むことができました。これからも最高のコースを提供し続けていただけることに、心から感謝しています。

「素敵な留学生のグループと一緒に新しいスキルを学びました。オンラインコースに馴染めるか不安でしたが、とても楽しくて、講師のフレイヤさんも素晴らしかったです。H&Lに感謝します！」

「H&Lでコンテンポラリー・クチュール刺繍を受講しましたが、本当に楽しかったです！デザインも素敵で、説明も分かりやすく、WhatsAppを使ってすぐにフィードバックをもらえるのも素晴らしいアイデアでした。フレイヤさんはとても親切でした！ディプロマのモジュールが始まるのが待ちきれません！」

フレイヤさんは、あらゆるテクニックを非常に明快かつ軽妙なタッチで実演してくれました。彼女から学ぶのは簡単で、たとえ特定のステッチやテクニックを知っていたとしても、フレイヤさんの細部へのこだわりやニュアンスへの配慮はいつも新しい発見をもたらしてくれました。フレイヤさんの教え方には遊び心があり、それはレッスン後も私の心に残っています。私は刺繍のデザインを教科書通りに仕上げることが多いので、与えられたテクニックや画材を使って他に何ができるか自問自答させられるようなプロジェクトに取り組むのは本当に楽しかったです。フレイヤさんの情熱は、とても自然に伝わってきます！あなたのコースは素晴らしく、受講できて本当に幸運です。

「ハンド＆ロックがなかったら、今の私は絶対にいなかったでしょう。名前は挙げませんが、他のコースも受講しましたが、どれも期待外れでした」

精巧で精巧な現代的なデザインに感動しました。録画を見返せるので、一人で学習を続けることができます。フレイヤはとても励ましてくれて、たとえ私が遅かったとしても、ほとんどの時間、なんとかやり遂げることができたと感じています。また、経験レベルがそれぞれ異なるフレンドリーなグループメンバーも皆、親身になってサポートしてくれました。私としては、改善すべき点は全くありませんでした。このような機会を得られたことをとても幸運に思います。ありがとうございました！

'I loved how inviting the atmosphere was. It made silk shading much less intimidating for me since I have found it a tricky technique to learn. Freya was always super bubbly and helpful throughout which made the class lively and dynamic. Additionally the space itself was beautiful and it was wonderful to see so many embroidery pieces and creations throughout the room.'

'Love the community aspect with the WhatsApp group and relaxed environment. Because I'm juggling long work hours, I'd love having the option to take a course "on demand" so it's not a burden to the instructor, but I absolutely value the live instruction and expertise of a live class with the instructor. So glad I found Hand &Lock!'

'A great course overall and wonderful teacher who was patient, kind, very skilled and passionate. Glad I could participate online and be part of the WhatsApp for connection to other learners in the group, gain encouraging feedback and share progress.'

'I enjoyed everything. Freya is a brilliant teacher. She is friendly, informative and helpful. The 2 days flew by due to the constant chat that went on and there was enough time to stitch too in between her demonstrations. I didn't feel like I had to catch up. She went around and checked everyone's work and complimented as well as said if any corrections could be made. While there wasn't a step by step guide, she made sure we all had annotated our print outs so we can carry on working on our silk shading at home. Maybe if there was a step by step guide with photos and some tips to look over as we attempt it, that could be useful. Other than that, I'm content and I've booked another course in tambour as she said she would be teaching that. It was a lovely touch to have a certificate to take away to remember the day and a whatsapp and Facebook group to ask any questions once we left.'

‘I’ll bet you hear this often, but your class was life-changing. I am 76, and not looking too far in the future. Anything I do now is not looking ahead to a career, but for my own enjoyment. And boy, did I enjoy!’

'I feel that Hand and Lock is such a unique business and find the course offerings to be amazing and fantastic opportunities that are found nowhere else. I will be participating in as many as I possibly can. Thank you for these offerings.'

'It is such a gift to be able to take the online classes you offer. There is just nowhere in the US that offers anything close to what you do. The course offerings are wide ranging and fresh, the kits are great and keep improving, and the classroom atmosphere is thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you, thank you, thank you.'

'The instructors were exceptional! Their skills are top notch and I’m thrilled to have access to their instruction. They presented the techniques in such a fresh format, it was a delight! Thank you for sharing your love of these beautiful crafting skills.'

'Keep doing what you’re doing - Lucy and Freya are such great ambassadors for hand embroidery, and have developed a brilliant network of guest tutors whose skills complement the ‘core’ embroidery techniques so well. The quality of the teaching - demonstrations, recaps and explanations - has been consistently excellent. Thank you!'

'As my first time ever playing with goldwork I just really enjoyed the new medium (and the design was a definite influence in my pulling the trigger to book...) although now that I have dipped my toe in the water I am thinking that the dragonfly would be a good one because I can see all the different techniques that design would allow me to learn (a little knowledge is a dangerous thing! :) . I also really enjoyed chatting with Freya - having a working tutor (not just a teaching tutor - if that makes sense) has really sparked my imagination about what might be possible as a hobbyist with career change dreams'

'Freya does a great job of setting the foundation for embroidery knowledge, especially in a beginner environment. Taster courses are a great idea, to try something without a giant commitment'

'Since this course was my first experience with H&L I have to say that the overall quality of your “service” was beyond my expectation. The tutor was well prepared and experienced, the quality of materials were amazing. An additional bonus was the technical background: it was like being in the same classroom with the tutor. It made the course’s atmosphere so welcoming and helped me understand the task in an instant.'

’Freya is a phenomenal instructor. She has the patience and skill required to teach. I found Tambour embroidery quite challenging and she was always checking in, and always open to demonstrate the techniques as needed. I have taken three taster courses and this 5 day course with Freya and I have finished each course with nothing but positive experiences.’

'Excellent tuition and the opportunity to see things demonstrated by more than one person. The vibe is upbeat and positive and altogether a great experience. Love the upgrade. The school is perfect for what we need and the new lighting and decoration make it even better'

'This was a lovely course, my favourite part was using printed fabric and the number of techniques covered over the 3 days, all of which complemented each other. I am able to think of several ways of incorporating the techniques into my own work'