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Karen Turner reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Amazing Hare Sculpture birthday present. Jo and Andy are so friendly and accommodating. We looked at the leaping hare sculpture at the start of the day and my husband and I both thought - no way in a million years will ours come out like the display hare. They both did, we are thrilled, the day is long but enjoyable as Jo leads you through the different stages, fuelled by lots of tea and coffee. Brilliant from start to finish, can’t recommend highly enough - thank you Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen 😊 Your duo of leaping hares were lovely - have you worked out how to pose them together in your home?! Delighted your both enjoyed the day in the studio. Jo xx"

Marie Smith reviewed: Design and Sew a Drawstring Backpack Ages 8 -16 years YORK

"My daughter really enjoyed this course and came home with a lovely bag. She has done many of Holly’s courses over the past couple of years and always enjoys them and has really developed her sewing machine skills. "

Kat reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"We had a great morning at the wood whittling workshop! Matt was a great teacher and very accommodating to our ideas and helping us to make them happen. We made a pair of castanets and we're so pleased with them! Thank you Matt for a great morning - would highly recommend!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Kat, thank you for the lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the workshop, hope to see you at Manor Wood again soon. Matt"

Susie reviewed: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop

"A brilliant day course. I learned a lot and came home with a lovely seaglass ring. Sarah is an excellent tutor, with good humour thrown in. I would recommend this course for all ages and abilities. I will return!"

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Susie, Thank you for a lovely review. I hope you and Pam will be back soon. I had a great time teaching you, lots of fun, and some lovely jewellery to finish with too. Many thanks Sarah"

Hazel Whitefoot reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"This was a brilliant day! Jonny and Becky are great tutors - patient and unflappable - and the whole basket making process was a joy. My basket looks unbelievably great and I'm definitely inspired to do another basket day. Make sure you book a lunch too - delicious!!"

Helen reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Had a wonderful day with Jo and Andy. Both made us feel very welcome and we all soon felt at ease. The stages of hare making were remarkably straightforward and Jo was at hand whenever we needed guidance or reassurance. I am so impressed with my hare creation and can’t wait to go on another course with Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen - your hare was lovely! I bet he cannot wait to settle into your garden. Hope to see you again back in the studio, Jo xx"

Izzy Butler reviewed: Make your own leather belt with Cazzy, a qualified saddler.

"Me and mum did the belt making course with Cazzy. It was a brilliant day. Cazzy took us through every step whilst making us feel so welcome and we didn’t stop laughing all day. Cannot recommend this course enough to anyone considering it! "

Strapped Leather responded:

"Thank you x"

Gayle reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"A wonderful class. It was small enough that Lee was able to give plenty of attention to all, and he was entirely flexible in tutoring depending upon each person's experience and abilities, as well as positive and supportive. We all left with artworks we could be quite proud of. The location and venue are lovely and inspiring as well. I'm not surprised that many return to take it more than once. I'd highly recommend it."

Fiona B reviewed: (1 to 1) Beginner Woodwork - Automata Making

"Excellent evening of Beginners Woodwork with Phil. He is really knowledgeable, very patient and very encouraging. I would thoroughly recommend anyone interested in having a go at woodwork to do this course. I am looking forward to booking another course with Phil at a later date to advance my skills. The little boat automata is fun to make and very satisfying when you bring all the component parts that you have just made together."

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"Thanks Fiona, we did pack a lot into a short time didn't we, besides the good banter. Glad you enjoyed the experience, and met your goal of feeling more confident with tools. See you next time "

Simon Betts reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"What a great days training I am a total beginner and this one day course with Tony one to one was perfect the man’s knowledge is 100%. Teaching skills are great in a comfortable and professional workshop. I am now confident welding the small jobs needed in my workshop. Well recommended course, worth every penny. Thank you Tony. Simon Betts"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Simon it was great meeting you. I am so happy you enjoyed the course and have the confidence to carry on welding at your workshop. Any questions please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony."

Jemima reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"Just the most fabulous way to spend an afternoon - relaxing, informative and creative. Can’t recommend highly enough. Looking forward to returning soon. "

Sion reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Amazing course, really enjoyed the day, the instructors (Will and Chris) were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful :)"

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A most enjoyable course Judith was very helpful the group were varied too. Some very talented ladies and the results were interesting with landscapes animals and combinations. You feel like this is a starting point and you can explore further with Judith’s help and encouragement."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Karen, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and Lynn, and to support you both with your beautiful fish and hare prints. I hope the workshop has inspired you to create more Lino prints!"

Alan Hinton reviewed: Bowl Carving (Oval Bowl) in Walderchain Wood

"I attended the Walderchain Wood bowl carving course today and had one of the best days I’ve had for a long time. Mark is an excellent teacher and made the learning enjoyable. Added to this is the wonderful site and workshop in the Kent countryside and a fantastic lunch provided by Mark’s wife, and at the end of the day I had a bowl to take home. "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Alan Good to see you back here. Glad to hear you enjoyed the day. Keep up the good work. All the best Mark and Cristina "

Melanie reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Great course. Excellent teaching, nice venue, very pleased with the end product. "

Nancy H reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Emily is an excellent teacher; her thorough explanations take you step by step to making a beautiful little copper bowl in an afternoon. Lovely art-infused setting with a relaxed vibe - highly recommend!"

Paul Mallard reviewed: Learn soft pastels in a relaxed beautiful environment

"Great introduction to pastels. Heather was a lovely person and an excellent teacher. I hadn't realised that the session was one-to-one, which made the process much more beneficial and personal than being in a group. Learned a lot. Highly recommended."

Julia N reviewed: Lino Printing in Colour

"I had a wonderful day. The instruction was first class and I now feel confident to carryon on my own. I left with some lovely prints and an enthusiasm for a new craft. The venue was also worth a mention. A beautiful barn in a lovely setting. "

Morag reviewed: Stool Making Workshop

"We really enjoyed this course. Tim is a great teacher, very knowledgeable and balanced clear demonstrations and space to try things out. The stools came out individualised which was also nice. Would highly recommend."

Stephen reviewed: Personalised leather bound journal workshop

"Good course, enjoyed making the journal cover. Learned to use a pricking iron and to saddle stitch. An enjoyable first timers introduction."

Alan Perry reviewed: Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

"A day full of things to learn, Jake is a very skilled woodworker and teacher who dedicates all of his attention and resources to his students. The attention to safety and teaching how to use the machines with as many demonstrations as needed to get the same results he would ask from himself while not cutting even 1% of the safety, Jake would not leave your side until he and you are confident and safe. The piece you will be building is planned but Jake leaves enough freedom and openings in the plan so each student can, and should, add their creative part to the piece which ends up with each student going home with a unique personalised piece. There is much more that I can write about this course, but I would let you discover by yourself as I did and enjoy every moment of it. "

Thompsons Wood responded:

"That has me welled up mate, thank you, that means so much. That's unbelievably kind x"

Barry reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Excellent course and I learned a lot to kickstart the woodworking side of my business. Mark is great at giving the confidence needed to make best use of both hand and power tools. Delighted with the end result, too. Thanks!"

Rob Smith reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Really enjoyed the Yorkshire Rose stone carving course. From the first few nervous chippings with the chisel and hammer to the final lovely result. Helen is a great teacher with patience and humour……plus supplying tea, coffee and biscuits. Highly recommended 👍"

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thanks Rob, Glad you enjoyed the day !"

Caroline Johnson reviewed: Copper Mushroom Making workshop

"Thank you Kami, for such an enjoyable morning. We really loved learning all the different techniques, which you explained so clearly and well. It was great fun and we are both delighted with our sets of gorgeously coloured mushrooms! I highly recommend this course. "

Mya Designs responded:

"Hello Caroline, thanks for a lovely review. You are both very talented and thanks for showing me your other projects too. Your mushroom were very different from each other's and I loved the delicate textures you created on the mushroom caps and the rainbow stems. Charlotte you did so well adapting one with a cute additional feature. There's so many wonderful crafts to explore on this website so I do hope you'll keep on exploring your creative sides. Take care x"

Tina Joyce reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Just got back from Jo’s Hare sculpture day, what a day it was! From start to finish we instantly felt at home and relaxed, Jo has her classes down to a tee, just the right level of expert knowledge and information in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, she offers lots of help if needed or let’s you get on with it to create your masterpiece! We were so impressed with our hares and couldn’t believe what we had created. It is a very full on non stop day and we did feel exhausted by the end! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this class, I’d also say it’s great value too, all in all it’s a 10 star experience ⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Tina - 10 stars 🤗🙌 What a lovely review. Delighted you both enjoyed the day and loved your hare sculptures. I expect they are outside now enjoying this wonderful spring sunshine. Hope to see you again, Jo xx"