What the Press Say
Our courses have recently been featured in various publications. With thanks to The English Home magazine, Period Living, The London Evening Standard, Homes & Gardens and The French Property news......very exciting!
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The Period Living magazine....June 2008.... Set in a 16th century building at the foot of the North Downs is Les Tuileries, where interior designer Penny Allen organises all manner of creative courses in a light and bright studio. Her aim is to provide a relaxed environment so that each session is a social event as well as a rewarding learning experience. The two day Lampshade making course is a real treat for those with nimble fingers and lots of patience and creativity!
London Evening Standard Homes & Property ...January 2008......Yearning for Learning! Les Tuileries featured as one of the course providers offering high standards of teaching in Interior Design & crafts.
French Property News....February 2008... 'Not only was it wonderful to learn the French Furniture painting techniques, but it's also clear why Penny has opted to call the day an 'experience'. The calming effect of Les Tuileries studio, with it's white painted floorboards and inspirational art is miraculous. Truly relaxing and with superb food and drink readily available, I'm already plotting to attend the upholstery course to finish off my beautiful chair' - Georgina Cauldwell- Asst. Editor
Country Homes & Interiors.....October 2007....It's time to go back to school! Give vintage furniture a new lease of life on a Les Tuileries upholstery course. Set in a 16th century art gallery Les Tuileries offers tuition of a proffessional level to both beginners and to those wishing to further their skills.
The English home.....April/May 2007 .....Feature entitled 'On Course for Success' A Very French Affair...The French Painted Furniture Experience. A fabulous course that will leave you inspired and stimulated with new found skills. "Light- filled rooms....delicious lunch.....our pieces really started to come alive with that knocked-about feel. By the end of the day my little chair was truly transformed. It has earned a place around the dinng table!" - Features Editor Harriet Paige.
Homes & Gardens..January 2007 - Out & About - London File 'Budding Designers can hone their creative skills with Interior Designer Penny Shivjee, whose courses include Upholstery and Tassel Making - just six students per Class!'
Period Living .... March 2007- 'Re-Upholstering an old Chair'Feature illustrating ten steps to creating a traditional drop-in seat. Shot during a one day Beginners' Upholstery course.
London Evening Standard - Homes & Property..January 2007 'A Learning Curve' - Learn a new skill, Barbara Chandler picks some of the best. Pick up pratical furnishing and craft skills at Interior Designer Penny Allen's new courses!