Crafts in the Valley reviews

4 Mar 24'

Wendy and Kate reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"My daughter bought me this course for my birthday so she joined me. What a brilliant creative experience. Enjoyed it very much and Melanie was patient and helpful. Obviously an expert in her craft and generous with her knowledge and supplies. Coffee and cake scrummy too. "

4 Mar 24'

Fiona Burton reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"I did the half day Wave Fusion Glass course on Sunday 3rd March. What a lovely experience. Melanie was lovely, very informative & helpful. I was very impressed with the wave I made and a couple pieces of jewellery. Very relaxing afternoon. I definitely recommend and I’m looking forward to doing another course. "

4 Mar 24'

Linda Atkinson reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Wonderful course, very well organised. Melanie was really friendly and a good teacher. Relaxed and great value for money."

5 Feb 24'

Tom Collinge reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"My mum and I had a brilliant time doing the Glass Bowl and Jewellery course. Melanie is really good at explaining what to do and why. In addition, she is so accommodating with cups of tea and biscuits throughout the day. I would recommend this course to anyone. Can't wait to see what the bowl looks like once it is fired!"

1 Feb 24'

Chloe reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My mum and I had a great afternoon at the lantern workshop, it was so much fun! Melanie was a lovely teacher and helped us to create some lovely pieces. There were loads of lovely materials and stencils available, and the supply of tea and cakes was a bonus. We'll definitely be joining Melanie for another course."

24 Jan 24'

Anouska reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Thank you Melanie for looking after me and my mum on the batik course. You were very patient and knowledgeable and provided a lovely atmosphere. We had a lovely day and me and my mum both commented that having a lovely teacher like you makes all the difference. I wish you every success in all wool dying too, that looks a lot of fun 😊"

18 Jan 24'

Ali reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"My daughter and I had a lovely day with 4 other people being taught by Melanie. The workshop is great. It was a relaxed atmosphere and Melanie is a great teacher. We really enjoyed decorating the glass work. Would recommend to anyone and would happily attend another course in the future. Thank you Melanie :) "

8 Dec 23'

Joanne Dewire reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"We had a fantastic afternoon making a beautiful lantern. There were lots of stencils available to make the fused glass panels of the lantern and a wide range of glass colours. I designed a festive winter theme while my friend went for the four seasons so she can keep her lantern up all year. Melanie is a lovely, inspiring tutor and the workshop is in such a nice environment- and the refreshments were great too! We are already planning our next workshop at Crafts in the Valley!"

29 Oct 23'

Victoria Morton reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"We had a great day with Melanie. The day was packed with creative activities which were well explained. Really looking forward to seeing the finished items in the near future. Victoria and Emily "

22 Oct 23'

Andrea Hainsworth reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"I enjoyed yet another great creative session with Melanie making a Wave. Melanie makes you feel so welcome, whether you attend on your own or with a friend. The whole afternoon was interesting and relaxing. We enjoyed a selection of small cakes and an even larger slice of cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Delicious! This is the second time I have attended one of Melanie's workshops and I just can't get enough. She is such a talented lady and patiently passes on her expertise allowing you to produce beautiful fused glass pieces. This time I took a friend and we have already booked our next session in February. Can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon (or morning)."

21 Oct 23'

Rose reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Melanie is a great instructor. It’s so interesting to learn about the colours and how they interact. The bubbles were the most interesting. I am very pleased with my end product, just wish I had been more adventurous and less cautious with my use of colours. Maybe next time."

8 Sep 23'

Jayne Hudson reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Excellent course for beginners and anyone interested in glass creations. Melanie is an excellent and engaging tutor. Good explanations and clear instructions. Very happy with my glass. Will definitely join other classes. "

6 Sep 23'

Marina reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"We had a fantastic & therapeutic afternoon doing the fused glass lantern workshop. Melanie was an excellent, helpful & friendly tutor. Great refreshments too! "

20 Jul 23'

Liz Marriott reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a great day with my friend going the wet felt day course. Learnt lots and Melanie was a great tutor. Finished off my embellishments when I got home. Now ready to frame it. Thoroughly recommend this workshop. "

7 Jul 23'

Robyn reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My daughter and I had a lovely creative time together. It was a lovely thing to do together with a great atmosphere and we got spoilt rotten with coffee and a huge selection of cakes and goodies. Really lovely afternoon and we have beautiful lanterns and jewellery to remember it! "

6 Jul 23'

Stephen Desmond reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My wife and I had a fantastic afternoon on the fused glass lantern workshop. We were given this as a gift from our neighbour. What a wonderful present it turned out to be! Melanie was super-friendly and helpful. And the cakes were quite brilliant!! "

6 Jul 23'

Fran Bond reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a brilliant day. Learnt so much & Melanie is a very generous tutor. She shares her knowledge, time & experience with everyone. Love joining her classes."

6 Jul 23'

Sita Brand reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"It was brilliant. Really fun. Melanie is an excellent tutor. I have developed my skills and have been inspired to continue"

15 Jun 23'

Janet Davies reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a fabulous day here, excellent course great company so well looked after. Fantastic way to learn a new skill I would highly recommend it Melanie Louise is an amazing tutor she’s patient and encouraging . The whole session was so relaxed I will definitely be back to try out another skill. I can’t thank her enough. "

8 Jun 23'

Lauren Cheetham Dutson reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Booked the glass fusion course for me and my friend and I can not recommend this course enough. Mel is AMAZING!!! Me and my friend were complete beginners to glass so didn’t know what to expect really. Mel was so patient and explained everything and you could ask her anything. I also couldn’t believe how many items we got to make, so fantastic value for money (tea and cake as well 😍) Already looking at other courses to take part in!! Thank you so much! "

7 Jun 23'

Marj reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"Thanks for a lovely afternoon making fused glass birds and pendants. Melanie was very helpful in guiding us through the process and keeping us supplied with tea and cake. Collected the finished articles a week later after they had been put through the kiln and am very happy with them."

23 May 23'

Jan Wright reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"My sister and I attended one of the beginners Fused Glass workshops. We had an enjoyable day with Melanie in her well equipped workshop, it was all very relaxed with good instruction and lots of cake! I’d definitely recommend the classes, we’re hoping to go back and make more lovely things."

21 May 23'

Jake Balla reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My wife and I did the fused lantern half day and we loved it. Melanie's studio is a really creative and stimulating atmosphere. Neither of us had worked with glass before but there was some easy to follow guidance and a demonstration at the outset and advice along the way. It was enjoyable getting stuck in and trying new things - I think I played it too safe with some of my colours and designs but I'm planning to go back and do another course so it's all good experience! Would highly recommend. "

21 May 23'

Jamie reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"Very chilled . Mel made everybody very comfortable even those like me of dubious ability."

21 May 23'

Ann Armstrong reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I have recently attended several of Melanie's fused glass workshops. The atmoshere that she creates in the studio is warm welcoming and inclusive .As somebody new to this type of craft I thought that it might not be for me... but now I am totally hooked and look forward to my next creative experience. The joy of unwrapping each beautifully wrapped item after it has been in the kiln is for me like a child opening their birthday/Christmas presents! For anybody wondering whether fused glass is for them, I am certain that Melanie will convince you that it is! Give it a try... there is always plenty of delicious cake to assist the creative process."