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Claire reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Really enjoyed this course. Learnt a lot, had a lovely time with great women and Karen was a very good teacher. Came away with a beautiful lampshade. Don’t know what more you could want. Will definitely do another course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Claire It was lovely to meet you and your lampshade was amazing! Hope to see you again sometime. Karen"

Lawrence reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a brilliant way to spend a day !!!!! We are all used to spending our leisure time watching sport , films and many other interests. Most of them are quickly memories after the event but this day is special, YOU get to make something that will remind you of the enjoyment , and it is enjoyable believe me. Ade and Andy are class acts at helping everyone achieve a result , learn a new skill ( a bit of one) and have a few laughs. You will also be treated to some special cakes made by Debbie. A wonderful day , "I will be back" as Arnie would say."

Dawn Peet reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"Another wonderful day at Coralie's Mosaic Workshop. All the materials you could possibly want together with Coralie's gentle expert guidance and endless supplies of good coffee and cookies. Totally absorbing and I took home another completed piece - " a night time landscape with trees and a full moon" . Thankyou, I'll be returning for another day later in the year"

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thank you Dawn, it was great to see you again. Another beautiful piece, well done. I really enjoyed the day too, it was calm and productive. Xx"

Karen Slater reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"A great course. Learned about different resins and the choice of materials, I chose pinecones as they gave such an interesting finish. I used the resin block for a knife handle (the knife course was the following week). But as a stand alone artwork they are truly unique. Great course just at the right pace. Dave is a great tutor professional, knowledgeable and very patient, was a real pleasure. I thoroughly recommend this course. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your lovely review Karen, very kind of you thank you so much. You cast a stunning block that looks incredible on the knife, excellent job!! So glad you enjoyed the course it was an absolute pleasure having you in the workshop"

Trish and Richard reviewed: Spoon carving in the woods

"This was a wonderfully calm, relaxing and mindful few hours in the woods near Reading. Amazingly patient teacher - Suz - who was very good at explaining, and helpful when needed. Hot chocolate made on open fire, beautiful bluebell woods and a variety of birds singing in the trees. Spoon has to be left a few days before sanding as it is green wood, so looking forward to the next stage. We (my husband and I) enjoyed the whole process and we left with another piece of wood to make our next spoon. Give it a go - great fun, and very mindful experience. Thank you Suz."

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you Trish and Richard!"

Margaret Everley reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I've attended several fused glass workshops put on by Martin and the quality has never diminished. Martin is an excellent tutor and the workshops are always fun and always a challenge -a most enjoyable day, thank you Martin"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Vicky Jackson reviewed: Thatching for beginners with South West Thatching

"I had a fabulous day. I learned so much. Excellent! Vi"

South West Thatching responded:

"Thank you so much "

Claire chapman reviewed: Sterling silver stacking rings for complete beginners

"What a fabulous day from start to finish. Viv was so lovely and incredibly patient all day, a great relaxed environment. Communication was great from booking to the day. I bought this experience for my sister's birthday gift and was just perfect 👌 would highly recommend this course for a day to remember and lovely jewellery to keep. Easy parking and some great places to eat in the area. The cafe beneath the venue was fab too 👌 "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review! You were both lovely company and I had a super sweet day - amazed by your calm approach to everything, red rosettes all around 😁 - your rings turned out fabulous, they will hold great memories for the future 😊"

Sarah and Les reviewed: Stained glass one day course for beginners: for two people

"Emma’s teaching was very thorough and methodical, building up our beginner skills so that we were able to come home with two wonderful pieces of stained glass. It was great to just be the two of us, and to work with someone with masses of experience who guided us skillfully throughout the day. We were both thrilled with the experience."

Fiona reviewed: Willow Plant Supports

"Great day, good pace learning, well equipped "

Windrush Willow responded:

"Many thanks - glad you had a good day. Regards. Richard"

Richard Hudson reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"I have done a number of short, skill based courses in my time. Dry stone walling, hedge laying, etc. This is the best course I have been on in ages! Just the right mix of instruction and then ample space, with help where needed, to get stuck in bashing some hot metal. Great day, lovely people and plenty of delicious food (who knew blacksmiths ate so well!) A must for anyone wanting to try out blacksmithing."

Alex Bainbridge reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely fantastic day with Adrian and his crew, hospitality was very welcoming and the end results that we got to produce were fantastic "

Beth reviewed: Printing with Leaves in Mells

"This was a brilliant course and completely unique to anything I’ve tried before. It didn’t feel too complicated but with impressive results. There was plenty of material to go around. Our group of 4 felt a good number to have time to try the technique on the heat press. Really enjoyable. Mells Walled garden is beautiful and a lovely spot for the lunch break. Thanks. "

Clare Walsh Design responded:

"Thankyou so much Beth , I’m so happy you enjoyed the workshop and Mells garden ."

Sally, Jane and Mel reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Booked this course with two friends. We had a fantastic time. Siobhan explained what we need to do in clear and simple terms. She was quick to come and help us individually when we had issues. Great choice of yarns, and cookies and cake! We all loved our final wall hangings. Would highly recommend"

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

"A very enjoyable and informative morning."

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thank you. It was lovely to see two friends weaving together. "

Neil reviewed: Willow Plant Supports

"Excellent course. Well taught by Richard in a relaxed atmosphere at just the right pace. 'Therapeutic' working with the willow, creating something both functional yet unique. (Enjoyed too the little snippets about willow and its use through history.) Recommended! "

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Neil, Thank you for your review, definitely going to borrow your design for the partitions. Regards Richard "

Hugh reviewed: 1 Person Pen Making Experience. Make & take home the pen of your choice.

"Duncs thank you for a great morning, it was really comfortable and enjoyable to be with you and make a pen."

Duncs Wood Turning responded:

"Hugh, Thank you, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it and I think that you selected and made a fabulous pen. I hope this gives you years of pleasure. Duncs. "

Alison reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"We had an amazing afternoon with Carolyn, she guided our group of four complete beginners through thick and thin clay, with barely a slip, to throw us into shape! We're really excited to see our pieces, we would love to do it all again and would recommend to anyone! "

Heidi reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard & Coaster Workshop

"A really enjoyable introduction to resin. Eunice was friendly and knowledgeable and was very quick replying to emails. Many thanks. "

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Hi Heidi thank you. It was lovely to meet you and I loved your designs Happy creating Eunice "

Nicholas Almaas-Jacobsson reviewed: Forge Your Own Wedding Rings- Blacksmithing Experience Day

"Excellent wedding ring making course. Jon was very approachable and helpful, giving all the necessary info, but also let you crack on and do your own work. Lovely setup and very relaxed, but professional atmosphere. Cheers Jon for an awesome day."

John Milik reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"I'd not been in a fabrication workshop since the 90s, Andy even knew the company I used to work for. He's very knowledgeable and easy going with a great teaching style. It's a great introduction course."

Oli reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"I bought the course as a gift for myself and my mother at Christmas. The experience, location and teaching were spot on. Dave and Caroline made the whole day so much fun, so much so that I can't wait to make another spoon. Met a great bunch of people and walked away with a new hobby. Couldn't recommend more highly. Oli "

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Hi Oli and Lanne, thanks so much for booking on the course. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you all in creating a unique object from a piece of wood. I do hope the follow-up notes are helpful and you both enjoy your spoon carving journey."

Sam Steer reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"What a lovely morning in the woods, amongst the bluebells making a beautiful Willow Obelisk. Suz was lovely and a very patient tutor, I think we were all very proud of what we achieved. Thank you."

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you Sam! It was a lovely morning indeed and was great to meet you!"

Sarah and Clare reviewed: Fused glass day course - beginners/intermediate

"Nicky was a kind and thoughtful tutor, and we learned a huge amount about glass and creating designs. This workshop really encouraged us to make any shape or subject we wanted - there was no sense that everyone in the small group had to make the same thing. The location in a blossom-filled orchard was a bonus - a very peaceful and restoring day."

Darren Male reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"David was a great tutor with helpful assistant Caroline. Very happy with my spoon. Lovely venue."

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much Darren! I hope you’ve caught the Spooncarving bug and you’ll enjoy carving spoons for many years to come!"