I was a complete novice when I started, but I am amazed at how much I have learned over the years. Eric is a lovely man and a great teacher who passes on his own extensive knowledge and skill by demonstration combined with clear explanations of what he is doing, and why. Of course, these are almost always interspersed with humorous comments in his own inimitable style! He only ever offers encouragement, constructive criticism and advice on how to overcome any problem, which enables us to tackle any project without the fear of failure..