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Christina Potter reviewed: Come Frame With Me - Making your own Picture Frame

"Absolutely brilliant day learning how to do all aspects of a basic frame. The finish is great, and the process of learning is done at a pace to suit you (Ady was very patient with me!). Would absolutely recommend it to anyone who's thinking of giving it a go"

Studio 93 Framing responded:

"Thank you Chrissy. It was great to meet you today and I thoroughly enjoyed the day too. Best of luck if you do decide to take up framing in the future! Ady"

Robert Taylor-Steward reviewed: Basic automata and mechanical toy making

"From the first stage of exchanging emails and booking, Stef was so very helpful. On the day, we met at a pre-arranged location where we could park our car and it was just two or three minutes walk to the studios where Stef has his workshop. There were toilets and a small kitchen area which were all clean and functional. Stef’s workshop was clean, tidy and well laid out, with good quality tools and equipment. Stef ran us through a safety briefing and had clean safety equipment for us to use (although we had our own). Stef is a great guy, friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very talented. He demonstrated the techniques and use of the tools clearly and then let us do the work on our own toys. I had used woodworking tools before but my wife was a complete beginner. With Stef’s guidance she picked up the skills quickly, likening use of the band saw to guiding fabric through a sewing machine. We cut all the pieces for our automata from scratch, no pre-cut kit pieces here. It was good quality wood, not MDF too. It was a full days work but we left very proud of our finished pieces. A big thank you to Stef for a great class. We’ve done around 10 different workshop type classes and this was the best. Would definitely recommend to both complete beginners and those with some woodworking skills."

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Dear Rob and Lou, thank you very much for your kind words! It was really a pleasure to have you in my workshop. Your passion, hard work and commitment paid off, your automata are beautifully made! All the very best"

Andrea Higgins reviewed: A day of drawing with line and wire in Derbyshire

"A fun day in beautiful surroundings. Liz was excellent in explaining and demonstrating the different techniques. She encouraged me to relax and go-with-the-flow! I came away with lots of tips and ideas, and feel inspired to do more! Thanks again Liz x"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Andrea, Lovely to meet and work with you and really pleased you enjoyed your day. You produced some lovely pieces and should feel confident with further developing your skills. Hope you can make time for yourself and your creativity. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Penny reviewed: Brusho hare painting/ step by step guide

"Not what I was expecting. Didn’t realise that I’d need to buy special paints."

Green Man Ceramics responded:

"Hiya Penny, it is a brusho workshop and it does say that you need brusho paints, not sure what else I could do?"

Elizabeth Whitehead reviewed: Moon gazing hare step by step ceramic digital workshop

"Great class, really good instruction easy to follow and having the weight of the clay is so helpful in creating the right sized hare. Totally hooked now, so also made moon hugging hare too."

Rochelle Abrahams reviewed: Silk Paper Making

"This course is a must if you enjoy trying something new. It is very enjoyable and so much materials to choose from it’s amazing. Time is never a problems and Wendy is so patient and explains very well and nothing is too much trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend this course."

Simon Morrissey reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Felix and Izzy ran a simply fantastic course yesterday. It isn't an exaggeration to say they are among the best most supportive teachers of any subject I have tried (and that is a long list!). I would unreservedly recommend them to anyone. Strongly suggest people book WTF quickly because they are seriously underpriced. Perfect. Simon"

WTF Workshops responded:

"It was such a pleasure to have you and Ali with us yesterday. Good luck with your acquisition of your own Kemppi and all the other kit to go with it! Don't be shy- we're always here to help and answer questions :)"

HEATHER FRENCH reviewed: Introduction to candle making workshop

"Pauline and her team were lovely and welcoming when myself & 2 friends attended the candle workshop. We all enjoyed it so much.Pauline made it fun & enjoyable but she was also was very informative on the process and best of all we took home some lovely candles we'd made with information of what we'd done. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn a new craft while in a relaxed and friendly class.will be seeing you for another class soon."

Bonita Candles responded:

"Thank you Heather for your feedback. It was great to have you and your fab friends with us. You were all having such a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing you all again. xx"

Jacqueline reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"Lovely experience , relaxing ,informative and fun. Will certainly come back for other courses, many thanks , Jacqueline"

Potterydayz responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review Jacqueline. It was a pleasure to have you along for some pot throwing and I look forward to seeing you at another course soon. Richard"

Sue Lowe reviewed: Painting animals in watercolour

"It was a great day yesterday! Liz put her ideas across to the class really clearly and in a way that was easy to understand. It was so helpful to see Liz demonstrate some techniques too, and we all had fun trying these techniques for ourselves. I felt that I learnt a lot and now have a clearer idea of how watercolour paint works. I’m looking forward to attending more of Liz’s classes in the future."

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Thanks so much Sue - really glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. See you soon! Liz"

Katie reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Highly recommended, super enjoyable and very informative silver jewellery making course! Jonathan is a fantastic tutor - patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. Perfect for a mum and daughter day or any occasion to meet up and have fun. You'll come out with lovely pieces that you've made too so it's an all round winner."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Katie and Sally. Lovely to meet you and help you with your creative ideas. I very glad that you both enjoyed your Silver Jewellery making day."

Anne Charnley reviewed: 'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass

"Jennifer was so lovely and patient. She helped me create a beautiful piece of glass art work for my garden. A really special day and I would recommended."

Jess Cole reviewed: DELETE-7

"I booked this course as I have always been interested in upholstery. I absolutely loved the day and came away feeling so inspired. Before the course even started, Sarah was on hand to help and answer any queries I had. For my session there were only four of us so Sarah was able to provide constant help and advice throughout the day. Sarah was so knowledgeable and experienced. No matter how simple my questions were, she never make me feel inadequate or silly! Sarah created a really relaxing environment which made me feel at ease while also learning a fabulous new skill. I would highly recommend the taster session for anyone who is interested."

John Hillier reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Judith was very welcoming and is an excellent teacher. A very enjoyable and instructive experience in her well appointed studio."

Jess Hartley reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Fantastic day! Steve and Chris were really engaging and very informative with their teachings. We did a half day course and we made 3 different vases and 2 paperweights. We're currently still waiting for our glass to arrive as it then takes a day to settle in the kiln. We very much enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend this team if you're looking to try out glass blowing. It's very warm in the rooms so when you visit make sure to wear something cool. Additionally you will need to wipe clean soapy water on your leg when moulding the glass and therefore don't wear anything too precious or can be damaged by water! If you're not familiar with the area I would recommend Ring o'Bells Inn to stay at, it's only a 7 minute drive away. The area hasn't got the greatest Internet signal in the world so if you're using the satnav to get there just be aware. We used post code BS40 6HW. Parking on site is free, walk past the antiques shop and handmade glass is the last building on the right :) Hope we can visit again soon and maybe create a few more masterpieces!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your comments Jess, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Your glass is winging its way to you. Regards The team at Chew valley handmade glass"

Tony Bennett reviewed: Woodturning for beginners: 2 day course

"The 1 to 1 course was a great way learn the basics of a new craft. Stuart was both informative and patient, demonstrating various skills and then giving guidance as you tried them yourself. Safety was always considered, and something that you might not get from a video. It was also rewarding to take home 2 pieces of work - which have been admired by others. An enjoyable course which I can recommend. I now feel more confident to set up my own lathe and get started!"

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Hi Tony, Thanks for your review. Let me know if I can advise when buying tools / wood etc. Stuart."

Elaine Stubbs reviewed: Clay Modelling Christmas Tree's

"Last week I did the breakfast set course. Fab day. Sharon is so helpful, guides you through every step with great patience. Can’t wait to go back to paint and glaze it. Totally hooked. Great value for money."

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you Elaine, it was a pleasure having you in the studio- Its a bit addictive isn't it ! See you in a few weeks, sharon x"

Elaine Stubbs reviewed: Clay Modelling Christmas Tree's

"Loved making my Fairy house. Sharon is a great teacher, so patient and has some great ideas and techniques. Allows you plenty of time to complete your project."

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you Elaine for your lovely review, you did a fabulous Fairy House- see you in a few weeks for glazing Sharon x"

Aimin Liu reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"I have enjoyed the felting online course very much and am pleased with my first pebble. The instructions in the video show a great depth of knowledge, they are very detailed; so it's easy to follow & get a good result. This course has expanded my creative practice & inspired me to explore felting further in other creative formats. I can definitely recommend to all and especially people who want to try different materials & learn new techniques."

ernie reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"This course was such an enjoyable experience where you have complete support and help with any idea that pops into mind. All the tools are extremely fun to use, and I loved searching in the scrap pile finding different interesting cogs and wheels! Felix and Izzy where very inspirational and supported you throughout the entire course of the day. Looking forward to a next possible course of "Kiss my glass"! - Ernie"

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you Ernie! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. You totally smashed it, your chicken is epic :) I really enjoyed helping you along in the creative process. It'd be our pleasure to have you back in the workshop whenever you like!"

Jane Johnson reviewed: Printing Create at Home Craft Kits with Online Support

"This package was amazing. Good value for money. Cant wait to try these out once current project completed. This might make my life a lot easier"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"So pleased you like it. I'd love to see photos of what you do! Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review. So thoughtful. Enjoy! Rach :-)"

Pauline Colburn reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Just used day one of my woodturning course voucher & have had such an interesting day, Stuart made me feel relaxed from the start , explaining about the woods preparation and showing examples of various techniques & finishes , which I found inspiring .I am a complete beginner but Stuart is a very relaxed & patient tutor who gives you confidence .His workshop is well equipped & has a a good ventilation system. I had a go at spindle making in the morning . had lunch & with Stuarts guidance ( & lots of help ) I managed to produce a lovely oak dish to take home in the afternoon . This was a wonderful birthday gift & I'm really looking forward to day 2. I think the success of the day was summed up by my familys reaction of "wow . did you make that?""

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks for your review Pauline and glad you got so much out of your day. Look forward to the second act. Stuart."

Fiona reviewed: Make a 'Concertina' purse in a day - Craft it yourself Practical Leather Course

"Had a great time last week at a the purse making course. On entering the workshop you a hit by a lovely smell of leather. Georgie is a friendly and skilled teacher to guide you through the stages but allowing you the freedom of individual design. And you leave with an item you can use every day. Thank you Georgie."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thank you Fi! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the course, it was a pleasure to have you all here. So great to see you all and the purses looked amazing :)"

Neil Murdoch reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I had the course "Creative Vibe - glassblowing private sessions 9th June. Ricky was an excellent coach, his instructions were clear and concise. Taking you though each part of the process. I would highly recommend anyone who feels the urge to try Glassblowing to go to see Ricky Keech. The three hours just flew by, can't wait to see the fished glass next week. Course “Just Brilliant” well worth the 2 hour drive! Neil Murdoch ( Sheffield)"

Fiona Rogers reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"I had a lovely day on Liz Wellby's Experimental Printmaking course. She covered so much ground in such a short time so I came away feel inspired and with a lot of new ideas. I would love it if the course was two days so that I could have really plumbed the depths of Liz's knowledge. Loved my generous little goody bag with lolly, too. Thank you, Liz - a great day in your beautiful studio and garden."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Fiona, Thanks you for reviewing your workshop and so pleased that you enjoyed your day here. You have planted a seed re extending this workshop to two days. A great idea. Hope to see you again at The Slipper Studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"