Design institute

I received a gift voucher from my daughters for a bead making class with Cat. Never having expressed a desire or shown interest in doing such a course I wondered what I was letting myself in for. I needn't have worried.With the patience of a saint Cat guided me through various techniqueswhich enabled me to produce a number of different glass beads which I am very pleased with and will be able to show off in a necklace or bracelet. It was a very enlightening and enjoyable morning.Thank you CatBrenda

I started Shillington knowing absolutely nothing about graphic design and now I'm the Creative Assistant at CLMA. The course is intensive but easy to digest and really gives you an idea of real timescales and expectations that you'll be faced in the workplace.You pretty much get what you put into it. If you work hard for it then you'll see the results.Oh and the teachers at Shillington are really good too!!! :)

Every project I have worked on with these guys has been fantastic. Attention to details, creativity and really great people to work with.

My Shillington experience was incredible. Every day working on new challenging briefs that taught me specific skills I needed to be a graphic designer but while learning in a way that is identical to what I encounter now, Skills that I use day in and day out I really wouldn't be where I am today without it. Since Shillington I've worked as a designer now for 5 years and loving every second, freelancing for companies like the BBC I couldn't recommend Shillington more.

Really professional service and high-quality design provided. Could not be happier with the service provided. Really helpful and compliant with all my desires and executed my concept to perfection. Cannot recommend this service enough.

Shillington was exactly what I was looking for, allowing me to retrain without going back to university. I already had basic software skills, but the course filled in the gaps while developing my eye and creative problem-solving abilities.The teachers were fantastic and I am still amazed by how they teach so much in such a short time. It must require huge organisation and planning. Each brief was designed to test us to our absolute limits, and the pace was judged to perfection.From day one – when we were given a box of pipe cleaners to facilitate a bonding exercise – I felt excited and happy to be at Shillington. The atmosphere encouraged creativity while also being structured and supportive.I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to develop their creative skills or change career direction. It's hard work, but it is worth every penny and late night.

Wow. What a fantastic place. Maggie is a beautiful lady and very clever. Stunning designs.

Rich designed some invitations for me, they were perfect, even better than I imagined, he is a pleasure to deal with, a very talented designer who will work to your brief to create something amazing. Highly recommended

Called in on Saturday morning. The assistant was so helpful, cheerful and polite.

I love Frith glassware - the colours are sumptuous and I've been wanting to buy something for ages (but it's so hard to choose just one piece). I finally succumbed, a gorgeous two-tone pourer. It arrived promptly, carefully packaged, and I'm absolutely delighted with it. Thankyou!