Create Academy Anmeldelser 467

I took the annual membership option and so far completed one course 'Creating a Romantic English Country Garden' and am just over halfway through 'Botanical painting', which I started first. There's a reason why I breezed through the garden course: it's because it's not really a course, but an interview with the garden designers about their experiences. Even they say, when asked how someone can create what they did, that 'you hire someone like [them]'. As such, I can't say I really learned anything about the planning, process, steps, tools and skills needed to design a garden, so other than some nice imagery and a couple of recommended plants, I don't feel this is really a 'course' of actual 'lessons'. You might hear about the what and the why, but not the how. Conversely, I haven't finished the Botanical painting course because it actually does feel like real lessons, and the tutor does explain what you need and how to do it, not in huge detail (i.e. not enough time is spent on colour mixing) but enough for you to go away and try it for yourself, which I have started doing. So I'd rate the two courses 2 and 4 out of 5, which is why I gave 3 as an average.

Update: Greg has been in touch and we sorted out the payment issue. I am now just waiting to “receive back on my account” two courses I have purchased before becoming a member. Thank you!

I really enjoy the courses on Create Academy, the content is beautiful and genuinely inspiring.

However, I am currently experiencing an urgent issue with billing. A payment of £180 for my annual subscription was declined a week ago, but I have not received any email notification in advance or afterwards, and nothing is in my spam folder.

At the same time, I can see a separate pending charge of £244 for the same subscription, which raises the concern of being charged twice and at an incorrect amount.

There is also no clear way for me to manually complete the correct payment, which is adding to the confusion.

I have contacted customer support and am posting here due to the urgency of the situation. In a previous case, it took around a month to receive a response, so I am concerned about delays given that this involves a payment issue.

I hope this can be addressed promptly.

Thank you.

I'm an experienced gardener, but I love learning little techniques that simplify the process and bring out the very best from the plants. Troy taught several ideas that I will definitely be using in my Sequim, Washington, USA garden.

So good! So much knowledge and inspiration!

I love CreateAcademy. I came in for the gardening and floristry courses, but am also watching an interior design one at present. And the photography course is an absolute must, best I’ve ever done. I wish there were more.
I would like more for serious gardeners eg how to organically get rid of pests, how to encourage birds and pollinators, no gardener tires of information on how to improve the soil and compost, so maybe a little less of the pretties and talking heads, and a bit more time in the mud.

What a great investment, I have learned such a lot from the first three courses. I started with Jo Thompson and followed that with Butter Wakefield. Both very different but such a breadth of knowledge and usable ideas. The one I have just finished is Rita Konig's second course, I have been an Interior Designer for twenty years, but found it so very interesting to see how she approached different projects and aspects of her build.
I cant wait to dive into other courses. My evenings have gone from not being able to find anything that captured my imagination on TV to learning and expanding my knowledge on a whole host of creative based subjects. I can truly say this is the best money I have spent in years.

Company responded very quickly to a complaint I
made and solved the problem.
The few courses I have looked at seem to be of extremely high quality

For the money, some of the courses are quite light on practical advice.

So much useful advice. Love Rita!

I loved this course with Amanda Lindroth! Her approach to decorating is so relaxed and she makes it feel attainable. She explains the reasons behind her decisions and ,being on an island ,has become very resourceful and I appreciate that!
One suggestion I would make is for the cameramen to show more of the spaces she spoke about - I feel that in the other courses we were shown more of the design. Otherwise, it was excellent. I downloaded the workbook which is very helpful and has a lot of the photographs so that IS helpful!
Thank you, Creat Academy!

this course is just what I was looking for- inspiring and answering many of my open questions. I especially appreciate the online access, as from Switzerland it would be quite a journey to the UK. Thank you so much for sharing your exprience
Claudia from Switzerland

I have long admired Mrs. Smith Hilditch's work. I find her designs highly inspiring and her take on design very professional.

Maria Speake is a pioneer in the U.K. ~ bringing an educated, artistic, and inspiring eye of a great architect to all of her projects. I did a major remodel of a Grade II listed 1926 house in Hampstead Garden Suburb in the mid-eighties. I couldn't GIVE AWAY the Oregon Pine floorboards, porcelain fittings, or handmade brick from a falling-down garden wall. Never mind selling it on to recycling or salvage yards. The common response was... "too expensive to transport, a hassle to pull out of the building, or we already have too much in that category." As an American, I was shocked that the state of play in London was seemingly no better than in Seattle.

I had lived through the MCM era [which has much to recommend itself] but the tsunami of Formica, exposed plywood, concrete breeze block, plastic, and shag carpeting [the type that required a wooden rake to keep looking good!] flowing into the homes of post-war America meant that Grandma's perfectly functional & fabulous Hoosier cabinet was yanked out of the kitchen and thrown on the scrapheap.

What a difference one generation of homeowners makes in the grand scheme. Maria and Adam are pioneers who should not be taken for granted... what a contribution they have made to the buildings in England and beyond --from starter homes to grand edifices -- Thank you!

My experience in interior design is zero. My knowledge is zero. I am able to be introduced to this new focus with a wide variety of instructors with varied backgrounds. I look forward to learning new skills and new perspectives for decorating and design. My next area to explore will be gardening and floral arrangements,

I have always been very interested in Interior design, have taken short courses here and there but my life was never settled enough to spend as much time as I would have liked. Friends who were designers helped me out, again, here and there, so this wonderful, new opportunity to follow those who are professionals and passionately interested in the art of designing a room to calm or excite, delight or awaken curiosity and pleasure or to offer peace and well being is more than exciting for me! Thank you! And, , through the internet, I can follow along when I can. It is just wonderful! Thank you, thank you!

Although I grow seeds a lot it has been helpful to see slightly different ways of doing this. Also the main enjoyment for me has been to see some seeds I haven't ever tried.
Also the organisation and planning of what to grow is something I never do and this has been really good, and seeing Clare Fosters garden full of the most amazing flowers is lovely too.She is very clear ever so inspirational and yes I'm enjoying it very much.

I simply love the collection of artists Create Academy has gathered and the polish of each video. Truly inspiring!

the stories were great. this is my first class and thought it might have more How-tos. I haven't looked at the guide yet so will do that and may find more there.

Very easy to set up and find your way around. Very good value, and I’m binge watching. Beautiful images and inspiring people

I fell in love with Create Academy after watching Arthur Parkinson's gorgeous course on Growing a Spectacular Garden in Pots. Now I am on my second annual subscription and I'm always eager to see what new classes will be released next. I'm never disappointed! My subscription is a way to escape, find inspiration and encouragement, and indulge my creative side. The course instructors are stars in their fields, yet they radiate generosity as they share their knowledge and career experience. These courses are worth watching just for the beauty, as well, due to top-notch photography. For those who love gardens and interiors, Create Academy is a must-have.