Crafts in the Valley reviews

4 Oct 22'

Rebecca. reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Excellent course in great venue. Melanie is really helpful, provides cake and is super organised! The glass fusing itself is a really pleasing process and I’m really happy with what I made. Good value for money too. "

27 Sep 22'

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

"Absolutely recommendable. Nicely explained and I found the burnt colors as samples helpful. "

26 Sep 22'

Sally Harris reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Great afternoon, very friendly and knowledgeable teacher with tea and cakes supplied as well. Would definitely do another course"

25 Sep 22'

Margaret, I travelled from Manchester & it was worth it! reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"I had such a lovely enjoyable time making my birds & a pair of earrings. Melanie had so many decorative colours and materials it was like being let loose in a sweet shop! A very creative course and Melanie explained all the stages so clearly. There were hot drinks and cake too. I thoroughly recommend her courses. "

24 Sep 22'

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

"I recently attended the beginners Fused Glass course with my partner. We had an amazing time and learnt a lot about fusing glass. Melanie was lovely; we felt at ease instantly as the environment was really relaxed and we had a brew and biscuits in our hands within minutes! Melanie explained all of the activities in detail and was really attentive when asking for advice or just a quick reminder. The workshop was full of wide range of good materials and we had plenty of choice to design our items. We felt there was a good amount of time to design and complete our items and not feel rushed or bored. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in crafts and trying new things. We found it really interesting, so much so that we are going back for a Monday Maker's session in the near future. "

21 Sep 22'

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

"Certainly one of the best craft courses I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been on lots. The teaching was perfectly pitched – you could work at your own pace but you never run out of things to do because there was so much available. It was a packed day with lots of colours and shapes and ideas. We came away having made several pieces of fused glass and absolutely delighted with what had achieved. "

18 Sep 22'

Nell reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Fabulous morning in a gorgeous setting with lots of inspiration and support from Melanie! My friend and I had lots of fun working on our designs, and admiring the beautiful work of other participants - we can't wait to see how our lanterns look once fired. Looking forward to doing more workshops with Melanie :)"

12 Sep 22'

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

"Such a great day. Melanie is such an encouraging teacher, nothing is too much trouble, she is ready to help & answer all your questions. I came home with two pieces to keep. The company was great, the venue comfortable & some lovely cake with tea & coffee on tap. Thanks will certainly come again. "

12 Sep 22'

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

"Attended this full day workshop along with some friends, Melanie couldn't have been more accommodating. The workshop is situated in a lovely part of our Calder Valley, with plenty of parking. We were kept well hydrated throughout the day. The course content was well presented and easy to follow. I'm not artistically talented but with Melanie's support I'm pleased with my creations from the day."

21 Aug 22'

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

"We had a fabulous day. We were very well looked after and Melanie was friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. As complete novices we were guided through the process and made to feel confident. At the end of the day we had produced 5 items each. Definitely recommend "

15 Jul 22'

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

"Had a relaxed enjoyable day. Happy with the level of instruction versus freedom to experiment. Lovely environment and highly recommended."

13 Jul 22'

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

"Super-relaxed setting and very friendly, expert tuition, a thoroughly enjoyable day with a brand new craft. Great value session and the cake and drinks were very welcome. Highly recommended!"

11 Jul 22'

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

"What a fantastic day we had with Mel, learning about batik and experimenting with the process to create our own artworks. Mel is an excellent tutor - welcoming, warm and very knowledgeable. She explains everything clearly and is very encouraging. The studio is a lovely place to work and you are surrounded by beautiful art produced by Mel and her colleague. We were made to feel very very at home, with a constant supply of tea and scrumptious cake! I would thoroughly recommend Mel's courses."

10 Jul 22'

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

"Went on the fused glass wave course - it was so much fun - came away with a beautiful piece of glass art and two pieces of jewellery - loved it so much booked for another workshop"

7 Jul 22'

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

"My daughter and I had a great day, loved every minute Thank you Bernadette and Liz"

6 Jul 22'

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

"I attended the beginners fused glass course. It was really well organised and each person had the materials and individual work space. I would recommend this workshop and will attend further workshops to learn more. Loved it and the items I produced."

29 Jun 22'

Jo Simpson reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Having attended a needle felting course with Melanie, I had noticed the lovely glass lanterns and told my husband, who said ‘that sounds fun’. So as a birthday surprise I booked for us both to attend the course. We both thoroughly enjoyed our morning decorating the glass sides (and all the treats)! Melanie was a very good tutor, and the studio has everything you could possibly need to create beautiful items. We were advised on a local venue for lunch, and climbed the nearby Stoodley Pike to complete our day! Thank you for a great experience"

23 Jun 22'

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

"Absolutely loved this course! Step by step guidance for beginners and such a wonderful range of materials to use. It was such an enjoyable morning - thank you"

19 Jun 22'

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

"I thoroughly enjoyed Melanie's felted pictures workshop. I'd done a bit of wet and needle felting before (you don't need previous experience for this workshop) but I was keen to learn more and the workshop didn't disappoint. Melanie is warm and welcoming, and an excellent and encouraging teacher. We had access to a fantastic range of materials and were able to take a few bits and pieces away with us to continue working on our pictures at home if we wanted to. Afterwards Melanie sent a link to detailed instructions - and she kept us supplied with tea coffee and cake during the workshop which was much appreciated! If you fancy a relaxing and creative day I'd highly recommend the workshop"

2 Jun 22'

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

"Glass fusing workshop. Took my mum for a Mother’s Day treat. It was good fun learning a new skill or two. Melanie Louise ran a very informative, relaxed day long workshop - with biscuits, cake, tea and coffee - not to mention all glass, embellishments etc. A very enjoyable experience!"

1 Jun 22'

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

"Booked this for my Mom and I as a birthday treat for myself and we had the most wonderful experience. The course was very reasonably priced and the little sweet treats were a lovely touch. The instructions from Melanie were clear and her knowledge throughout was fantastic, she was incredibly patient with us! We are so pleased that we booked this workshop and we will definitely book another one with Melanie in the future! We both highly recommend this lady and her crafty business xx"

31 May 22'

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

"We had an amazing day, loved every minute. It was the most interesting and addictive craft day that I have ever taken part in. We were given wonderful instructions and able to produce pieces that were designed from our own imaginations which gave us a wonderful sense of achievement. Melanie was a really good teacher and made us beginners feel confident that we could produce something to be proud of. We are having trouble containing our excitement waiting to see our finished pieces and we are planning to come back and do another course in the not too distant future. And the constant supply of tea, coffee and cakes was a lovely touch so thank you for a fabulous day Melanie and hopefully we will be back for more very soon."

21 May 22'

Louise reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"I attended the fused glass lantern course last Sunday morning with my friend. We had a lovely time, Melanie was very helpful, and provided plenty of inspiration, as well as making sure we had plenty of refreshments. This was our second class, we attended a class before Christmas which we really enjoyed, and so we booked again. After the class we went to Hebden Bridge Sunday market, where there were some lovely goodies on offer including focaccia and empanadas, cakes, pies, handicrafts, all sort. So tea sorted for the next few days, and a great day out!"

20 May 22'

Alison reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"This was the second workshop I have been to. It is such an enjoyable experience and you get a lovely lantern at the end. Melanie is a very good tutor and a very generous host. I would recommend anyone to go. Don't think that you have to be artistic as Melanie guides you through every stage and all the creations look fabulous at the end. Looking forward to the Christmas workshop"

19 May 22'

Carol Simpson reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"I purchased this lantern workshop for my mum for Christmas. We were so glad I had. It was an excellent experience. Melanie was a wonderful teacher and explained the process in a way that was easy to understand and was very helpful if you needed guidance. There was a constant supply of tea and coffee plus a lovely selection of cakes. I would and have recommended to my friends and family. Thank you Melanie"