Testimonials
"Simon is an inspirational artist and skilled, patient and encouraging teacher. He is extremely generous with his knowledge which he puts across with clarity and humour. I learnt a great deal which I'll be able to adapt to my own work. His studio is light and well-organised....and the cake's good too! Highly recommended. Maxine Relton, July 2016"
Thank you so much for making our second 2 day workshop so interesting, I think we learnt many more techniques from you and became hopefully more proficient at the exercises. We all found it really useful to experience putting your ideas into use again and actually achieving something we could take home. You are so encouraging and helpful and generous with your ideas and time (as well as the cakes)!
I had a lovely two days last week on a workshop with textual artist/calligrapher Simon Sonsino. [He] has a lovely house near Newbury (very near Highclere of Downton fame). The studio is light and cosy with a tiny wood-burning stove.
We were not there for serious calligraphy but lots of textual exercises with a view to making artworks or, possibly, combining with textiles at a later date. I think we all came away with ideas. Simon is a very good teacher and made it all fun. Incidentally he is also a good cook and the cakes were great!
Thank you so much for a lovely day it was a really good workshop. I think we all loved all the different things to try and all the little pots etc. No pressure to make a masterpiece just a really fun day. I don't think I have had so many satisfied customers:-) [from an off-site workshop organiser]
Very professional, fun and helpful. A great morning. The beautiful 'invite' added an exciting edge to the day. We were really looking forward to it and not at all disappointed
I thought I should pass on the feedback about the workshop last week. All good. [the ladies] said they enjoyed it immensely. [they] said to say you are a good teacher and they are keen to come to a [follow-up practice] Inky Day.
Very interesting to hear the background information. The pace of introduction of new ideas was just right. Everything clearly introduced and just the right amount of time to practice. I feel inspired to go on learning!
A really relaxing, non threatening environment in which to learn and make mistakes. Like the fact that it's a small group AND tea & cake. Thank you for your help & patience
Workshop was very relaxing, Simon put everyone at ease. Attention was given when needed to show the preciseness of the letters. Everything was very calm. Enjoyed the biscuit and cake at the coffee break
Really want to do more now - delicious scones too!!
I felt that I learnt more overall than I expected. I enjoyed it very much indeed. Will practice a lot and do the improver course
Thank you so much for making our second 2 day workshop so interesting, I think we learnt many more techniques from you and became hopefully more proficient at the exercises. We all found it really useful to experience putting your ideas into use again and actually achieving something we could take home. You are so encouraging and helpful and generous with your ideas and time (as well as the cakes)!
I had a lovely two days last week on a workshop with textual artist/calligrapher Simon Sonsino. [He] has a lovely house near Newbury (very near Highclere of Downton fame). The studio is light and cosy with a tiny wood-burning stove.
We were not there for serious calligraphy but lots of textual exercises with a view to making artworks or, possibly, combining with textiles at a later date. I think we all came away with ideas. Simon is a very good teacher and made it all fun. Incidentally he is also a good cook and the cakes were great!
Thank you so much for a lovely day it was a really good workshop. I think we all loved all the different things to try and all the little pots etc. No pressure to make a masterpiece just a really fun day. I don't think I have had so many satisfied customers:-) [from an off-site workshop organiser]
Very professional, fun and helpful. A great morning. The beautiful 'invite' added an exciting edge to the day. We were really looking forward to it and not at all disappointed
I thought I should pass on the feedback about the workshop last week. All good. [the ladies] said they enjoyed it immensely. [they] said to say you are a good teacher and they are keen to come to a [follow-up practice] Inky Day.
Very interesting to hear the background information. The pace of introduction of new ideas was just right. Everything clearly introduced and just the right amount of time to practice. I feel inspired to go on learning!
A really relaxing, non threatening environment in which to learn and make mistakes. Like the fact that it's a small group AND tea & cake. Thank you for your help & patience
Workshop was very relaxing, Simon put everyone at ease. Attention was given when needed to show the preciseness of the letters. Everything was very calm. Enjoyed the biscuit and cake at the coffee break
Really want to do more now - delicious scones too!!
I felt that I learnt more overall than I expected. I enjoyed it very much indeed. Will practice a lot and do the improver course