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Diane reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"What a fantastic day! Attended Di’s workshop with 3 friends and from start to finish loved every minute of it. Di created a very welcoming, fun, relaxed and encouraging environment. Her creative passion shines through and she guided us patiently through the process in a way that felt very organic and natural . And we all came away with mantelpiece worthy works of art which included flying and boxing hares, a deer and a giraffe ! Thank you for a great day x"

Marian Corley reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Was more to candle making than I realised, but Anne explained everything and made it very interesting, plenty of time, not rushed, very enjoyable and would definitely be interested in the Christmas course"

Penny reviewed: Whole day, wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt at the Hearth Horsley

"The whole day wet felting course far exceeded my expectations. I am really proud of the picture I created thanks to Claire Priestly’s guidance and expert teaching. The Hearth is a lovely venue, and the lunch from their cafe was delicious. All the other participants were friendly - it was a very supportive and inspiring day. Thank you."

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Thank you so much for joining me and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day and have been inspired to do more felting. I hope to work with you again in the future. Best wishes, Claire xx"

Veronique reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"A lovely day, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure I'd be able to make anything but Paul is a great teacher, very patient and encouraging. It's very satisfying to be able to make something so beautiful. I'm going to go back with my daughters and do it again. "

Diana reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"Very enjoyable workshop. Sarah was a great host and a very patient and knowledgeable tutor who gave clear instructions and demonstration at each stage. I came away from the course having made a lovely leather backpack and with the knowledge and confidence to try some of the skills I learnt at home. Very nice lunch provided too!"

Paul M reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I would highly recommend Ricky Keech, Creative Vibe - Glassblowing. The course was brilliant and Ricky was an excellent instructor who explained the each process. I'm now looking forward to collecting the items I made. I would love to do this course again and wouldn't hesitate recommending family and friends to give this course a go."

Brian Sumpton reviewed: Marbling with Danielle Lummis at Cambridge Art Makers

"Thank you, Danielle, for a very good course. It was well-organised and informative, with most of the time being productive. The whole group gelled well, and the atmosphere was very supportive."

David Finnegan reviewed: Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman

"I loved this course. Giles is a great teacher with a good sense of humour. Everything you need is provided and the environment is calm and attractive. I left, because I was slow, with an incomplete spoon but enough enthusiasm to buy the knives online so I could complete the project. All in all a very enjoyable experience."

Jayson Winters reviewed: Beginners' Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"Very enjoyable, informative and well structured course. Our tutor was highly knowledgeable and supportive in helping us learn and understand whilst completing our course pieces. For people who don't know (I didn't), it might be worth including in the course write up that 'traditional stained glass' is lead-based ie. not copper foil-based."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the workshop. We shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Robyn reviewed: Beginners stained glass Tiffany style copper foiling

"Excellent course, we were talked through absolutely everything we needed and had a beautiful day! All the questions we had were answered, and it was great to do something that we wouldn't usually do. The hours went by so fast and we would love to come back! "

Stew Mcnicholl reviewed: Wood turning - One day course

"Had an amazing experience, Anna was a great teacher and the workshop was perfect. I would highly recommend the course to anyone who fancies wood turning. We turned the most beautiful bowl in a day. "

Deborah Townsend reviewed: Art clay silver

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Jade is lovely to work with ,- patient, skilled and a great communicator. Really please with my pendant and earrings. Thank you!"

Elaine reviewed: Mini Prick and Pounce Embroidery Image Transfer Kit (UK Postage only)

"Arrived very quickly. Exactly as described . Very happy with purchase"

Lily Mai Morgan reviewed: "Escape to Creativity: 3-Day Craft Retreat with 2 Nights in a Charming Country House!"

"I can honestly say that the private craft retreat day we had with Beehive Wellbeing on Sunday was nothing short of magical! As a group of retired nurses who worked together for many years, we wanted to do something special for our 10 year reunion this year. After seeing Beehive Wellbeing advertising their retreats, I messaged them to see if they would consider hosting a private retreat just for us as a group of 13. They were incredibly accommodating and let us choose all the activities we wanted, which made the day even more personal and meaningful. We kicked off the morning with a soap-making session, where we each got to create our own artisan soaps. It was such a relaxing and fun activity, and both Louise and Laura were so helpful and patient with us. We all had a blast and each have a huge amount of soap. After that, we enjoyed the most delicious afternoon tea—complete with sandwiches, fresh scones straight from the oven, thank you Laura and, of course, plenty of tea. It was the perfect chance to sit down, relax, and catch up with one another. In the afternoon, we made wire flowers and then candles. Both activities were so enjoyable and gave us the chance to get creative while learning new skills. The wire flowers were surprisingly easy to make and turned out beautiful, and making candles was such a fun, hands-on experience. We all loved the opportunity to personalize our candles with different colors and scents. Honestly, the whole day was just magical. It was the perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and friendship. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to reconnect and spend time together. We had such a wonderful experience that we’ve already planning another retreat for November with the hope it will be a residential. I highly recommend Beehive Wellbeing for anyone looking for a unique, memorable experience. It was a fabulous reunion for us , but equally could be for so many other celebrations. I can’t wait for our next retreat, thank you again ladies for everything. Lily & Friends"

James Bowling reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Really enjoyable and inspiring course. Excellently taught in a friendly environment. I learned a lot! Planning to do part two soon!"

Robert Lawrence reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"Excellent day, had a great time, Spike is really helpful and friendly, highly recommend "

Chris Whatmough reviewed: Gemstone Ring Workshop

"The course that Amie gave took me from complete beginner to making a beautiful gemstone ring in one day. Amie took care to make sure that the learning is delivered in bitesize sections so that you have a full understanding of one section together with learning the necessary skills with work carried out to the correct standard before moving onto the next. As a complete novice, I felt comfortable with the teaching and learnt a lot in the day. The whole experience was very enjoyable and I am looking forward to booking another of Amie's courses. "

Georgine Whiting reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I've been agonising about how I can possibly give credit to Jo for her amazing craft courses. On a practical level everything you need to produce a wonderful piece of art is provided including drinks and treats. The studio is in beautiful surroundings and the care taken by Jo and Andy in its creation and the garden in which it stands, make it a peaceful, relaxing and memorable place to be. Jo is an extremely gifted artist. She is also an excellent and empowering teacher. After receiving clear instructions at each stage of the process, we are left to work at our own pace. Jo has the rare knack of knowing exactly when to offer advice and also more practical help when needed. She is kind, caring and funny all of which provides the perfect atmosphere in which to work. At the end of my 2 days I left with my beautiful greyhound sculpture. I can't thank Jo enough for enabling me to produce such a beautiful piece. My thanks also to Andy for all his hard work and support. If you're thinking about signing up for the course - do it. You will be so glad that you did."

Emma Mitchell reviewed: Fundamentals of Italian fencing - Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)

"I booked this course for my 15 year old son Noah, who is a fan of all things medieval and has developed a particular interest in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). Jude made us both feel very welcome and over the 3 hours Noah learned a lot, about both the history and the skills involved in Italian fencing. He thoroughly enjoyed every minute! Jude also talked to us about the history of his beautiful house and even allowed me to walk around the lovely peaceful garden while Noah enjoyed his lesson. We would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in history. Thank you so much Jude for such a wonderful experience. "

The English Country House responded:

"Hi Emma, Thank you for your lovely review, I’m glad you both had a good day. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you both, Noah is an impressive young man who was a natural with the blade, I wish you both the very brightest of futures. Best wishes. Jude "

Rachel Dimbleby reviewed: Copper wire jewellery Workshop

"My daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon learning ring making techniques. Kami was amazing, teaching different skills to us and we came away with rings that we are so incredibly proud of. Highly recommended and we can’t wait to book again! "

Mya Designs responded:

"Hi Rachel and Imogen, Thanks for coming to the workshop. You both had very different styles in mind and the rings look amazing, Imogen, I'm so glad you managed to rescue the pearl ring in the end. You were both great at picking up new techniques and added your own twist on the designs you made. It was a pleasure to work with you and looking forward to seeing you again :)"

Maxine Hart reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"Spent a fabulous morning with Wendy and three friends recently. Wendy was so lovely, supportive and encouraging as none of us felt we were particularly artistic but WOW were we happy with the result 😁. Would definitely recommend giving glass fusion a go with The Glory of Glass. Great fun and a gorgeous memento of the day too to take home. "

Victoria Percy reviewed: Introduction to hand spinning wool yarn

"Fabulous course, delivered by a lovely lady who is obviously passionate and knowledgeable about wool and sheep. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to give spinning a go. Had a great time "

Mrs Tamsin Eddison reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"I really enjoyed this course. Not being a confident cook I was a little apprehensive but Phil immediately put me at ease. He was patient and encouraging and shared a lot of great tips. I appreciated his broad and plentiful choice of recipes and watching, participating and eating in his super kitchen set in a delightful location. I can highly recommend this good value course to both experience and inexperienced cooks. "

Edward Ryles reviewed: Spinner Ring Jewellery Workshop

"Suzanne is an excellent tutor, the environment is warm and friendly and she instills in you the confidence to achieve a very professional product at the end of the workshop. I made a Spinner Ring and was really pleased and proud of it. I would highly recommend doing one of her workshops or courses"

Pat Crosthwaite reviewed: Needle Felt a Herdwick Sheep with Felt fabulous

"My daughter bought the course for me (75yrs) and her daughter (11yrs). We made a sheep and we are both HOOKED 😀 lovely lady, great group of people...a most enjoyable afternoon. Just wish there were some nearer home, as we traveled from Stockport to Liverpool."

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Thanks so much for this lovely review Pat. I'm so pleased that you both enjoyed the afternoon and that you're both now fans of needlefelting! I was very impressed by your granddaughter's sheep. (and yours of course!) Best wishes, Mandy"