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Maria reviewed: Morning creative weaving 2 hour taster workshop - flexible timing

"Ruth is an excellent teacher and her style encourages both creativity and relaxation. Really enjoyed the workshop and have booked follow-up lessons! Highly recommend her courses. "

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thanks Maria, I look forward to weaving with you again soon. "

Vicky reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"This was a fantastic course. We were guided at every step of the process with clear explanations and a demo and supported throughout the day by Kate and Laura with encouragement and plentiful tea! I enjoyed using the various tools and having the time to practice. We all completed a unique project over the day. I was chuffed to bits with the result!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the great review, we hope to see you again for another workshop."

Rachel Warneford reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Our daughters (17 and 11 years old) did this session yesterday and it was amazing! Angie and Steve were so lovely, explained everything and reassured the girls throughout. This made the whole experience just brilliant from beginning to end. The girls felt such a sense of achievement by the end and the quality of the baubles and equipment used was excellent. The studio was very clean and the session was so well organised. It was lovely that it was just our daughters in the session-felt very bespoke and personalised. We would definitely recommend and will certainly be back."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Rachel, We are so pleased the girls enjoyed their time with us, and found it a memorable experience. It was a pleasure to meet you all, and hopefully see you again in the future. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

John reviewed: An Introduction to bronze casting

"This was an excellent day course. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable and has honed the axe making workshop to deliver a great experience. He is very generous with his expertise and welcoming home. I came away with a splendid axe and a good understanding of the process and technique"

Jonny Crafts Things responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day, regards. JC"

Philippa reviewed: Lampwork Bead Making, a Taster Course

"This was the most amazing experience and Jane is a wonderful tutor, so enthusiastic and welcoming - we learnt so much and felt so encouraged to keep it going. Thank you, Jane, so much for a magical afternoon."

Cosy Creative Crafts responded:

"You're very welcome Philippa. It was a lovely afternoon Jane"

Mike Powell reviewed: Spoon carving and Whittling Day

"I attended this course at Harehope yesterday and can thoroughly recommend it. I arrived to a warm welcome and received expert and friendly tuition throughout the day. As a complete beginner I was delighted that I was able to come away with a complete and fully-finished hand-carved spoon. Amazing! I am now hooked and cannot wait to try my hand at some more whittling. Thank you Colin - you did a great job."

The Wiggly Path Company responded:

"Thank you Mike, you were great company and an ambitious learner, the result of your efforts were fantastic, considering it was your first foray into this skill set. We have to warn you that this craft can be quite addictive. But if we can be of any further help on your journey into the Whittling world then please don’t hesitate to reach out. Very best wishes for the future Colin and Sarah "

Linda Wallis reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"have had a frame loom for a while now, but never knew how to use it. After the workshop yesterday, I'm now confident enough to get it out and set it up. Ellie was a great instructor, and very friendly. It was a lovely setting and good food if you wanted it. I highly recommend doi g this if you're into textiles."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Linda, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and feel confident to start weaving at home. It was wonderful spending the day with you all :)"

Theresa Jones reviewed: Stone Carving 'portraits, shapes & characters'

"Such a great day Kezia, stone carving with you and our small group of beginners. You couldn't have been more encouraging and enthusiastic to all of us. Such a fun and relaxed atmosphere ...and the time just flew by ....and we all came away with a masterpiece!!!!!!! 🤔 Thank you, you were great"

Granary Creative Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you so much Theresa! It was great to meet you and a delight to see your beautiful sculpture unfold - well done! Hope to see you again. All the best, Kezia :)"

Debbie reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"As a complete beginner to Mosaics I found Denny to be a super calm and encouraging teacher. Very patient and helpful. Delicious cakes and hot drinks also helped the learning process! "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Hi Debbie. Delighted to know you enjoyed your first ever mosaic workshop - your house number looked great. Do hope you manage to find a class closer to home to continue your mosaic journey. Best wishes Denny "

Matthew reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Really enjoyed the course and spending the day making things :-)"

Lauren reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"We had a fantastic time with Dawn, her enthusiasm for her craft absolutely shone through and she was incredibly interesting to talk to and hear about her different ideas. My mum and I thought the course was brilliant and are so so excited to pick up our pieces, and will definitely be back in the future!"

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Was lovely to have you both at the studio, and it was fascinating to chat with your Mum over the chemistry! , Really pleased you enjoyed it, you both got thoroughly involved in your creations, I look forward to seeing what comes out of the kiln! "

Mary reviewed: SAORI weaving taster session

"My daughter and I had a great time in our taster session. We were surprised at how much we could do in 2 hours. Very engaging and creative."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Mary, you both got the hang of things very quickly and it was lovely seeing how you embraced the SAORI principles. 😊"

Andi reviewed: Lampshade making with Grace & Favour Home, Devon

"This was a birthday present from husband as he knows that I like to try making new things. Rachael gave the group a very warm welcome. She explained clearly and thoroughly the steps required to complete each section, especially all the dos and don'ts. Always happy to explain further or assist if we had any issues. The shop is amazing as she has designed her own prints and these are reflected within different items around the home i.e. mugs, tea towels, aprons, lampshades etc. Rachael even supplied us with hot drinks, in her own designed mugs and included yummy biscuits. Fabulous attention to detail! My overall experience was amazing! I would definitely recommend this course. Thank you Rachael. "

Grace & Favour Home responded:

"Thank you Andi, what a great review, I really am glad that you enjoyed yourself, thank you so much for coming!"

Lynne reviewed: Two leather long stitch journals in a day

"Fantastic, enjoyable day. Learnt so much and came home with 2 lovely handmade journals. Would love to learn more and make more books."

Lynne Friel responded:

"That's great Lynne, so pleased you had a good time. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Lynne"

Collette King reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"Fantastic workshop- would highly recommend… step by step instructions and we came home with a great tea light holder each. We’d definitely do one again"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day,"

Sue Porter reviewed: Two leather long stitch journals in a day

"Brilliant course. Excellent tutor - superb balance of demonstration, using learnt skill and help if required. Tutor attentive and exttemely helpful and knowledgeable. We all came away with 2 lovely leather made notebooks. A lovely day and cake !!"

Lynne Friel responded:

"Thank you for your very kind review Sue, it was a good day with great results from all four of you. I loved the way you used the Sam Browne studs as closures, I always learn something new too. Do come again, best wishes, Lynne"

Liz reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Lovely course with lovely people. I enjoyed making stained glass with clear helpful instructions from Sharon and Graham yesterday. The others students were lovely and we helped each other make some very nice peices which we proudly took home to show our families. It was relaxing to do something completely different from my hectic normal day to day working life. I will book again and thoroughly recommend it. Dont think it, Just do it. Thats what I did and I'm pleased I did."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Liz I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day. Sharon's range of stained glass and pyrography workshops are always so popular. We look forward to seeing you again. Karen"

Mark and Felix reviewed: An Introduction to bronze casting

"Brilliant day, Jonny is very friendly and knowledgeable and the group size (4) was just the right size. Loved learning the process and using different tools to make a beautiful bronze axe"

Jonny Crafts Things responded:

"Gald you enjoyed the day. Regards, JC"

Ruth McC reviewed: Silver and Copper Stacker Ring Workshop

"What a well taught course. Helen is such a good teacher modelling every process at each stage, guiding everyone carefully and sensitively with reminders all the way. I’ll definitely attend another. "

Jenny Tee reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"My friend and I did this fantastic greetings card making course with June at Cardinal Cards. June was really patient and encouraging, and had loads of helpful advice and suggestions to inspire us. It was such a relaxing few hours - I'd really recommend. We were complete beginners but, with June's instruction and advice, we took away cards that we were both really proud of and had loads of fun in the process! We'll definitely book again! "

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Hi Jenny. Thank you for your lovely review. The cards you both made were excellent and certainly you should be proud of them. No-one would know you were beginners! Hope to see you back in the craft studio soon. June"

J reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

"Had a really wonderful experience for my partners birthday. Marie Paule really goes above and beyond, would 100% recommend to anyone!"

mppmosaic responded:

"Hi Jack, Thank you very much for your review! I had a great time teaching you and Damla and was impressed by the hard work and perseverance you put in to finish your very challenging mosaics! Well done, and all the best in your future mosaic endeavours!"

Penny reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"We had a great morning on this course, from coffee and Welsh cakes through to producing our letter openers. Dan was a great instructor, letting us learn from our mistakes but making sure that we had something to go home with. A really fun morning. Would definitely recommend 👌. "

IAStudios responded:

"It was so great to meet you and Neil and I'm so happy that you both enjoyed yourself. It was a great morning and everyone did so well. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again. "

Maureen reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable day such huge variety of materials to choose from really pleased with my pieces can’t wait to come back and do a larger one now I have the bug"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Ah ha Maureen! It's an addictive process with so many variables. I do hope to see you again to see what you will do with a larger piece. Jo xx"

Kate Freeman Freeman reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A great way to spend a wet February morning! Barbara is a lovely, friendly lady and she's so talented. I went with a friend - the needle felting was very satisfying and, with Barbara's clear instructions, we each created something wonderful to take home. Thanks again Barbara- can highly recommend this experience. "

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was really a pleasure to teach you both and see your beautiful pieces by the end of the class. You were fun and we had some laughs too ... A win win for everyone :-) . Looking forward to seeing how hooked you become on your new found craft. "

Geoff Wilson reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"A lovely memorable day! Jo's welcoming and supportive style coupled with her excellent introduction made for a creative and friendly atmosphere. A huge range of materials to choose from made it easier to translate my ideas into a practical design. Thank you."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Geoff, my materials range keeps extending!!! I loved your art deco piece 🙌. So glad you enjoyed the day. Jo x "