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Nigel Dervin reviewed: Woodturning Experience Days - Come and spend a day turning your first bowl

"I was very fortunate to find and book this one day course with Stephen. I had a really great time. Stephen has a very interesting way of tutoring which I found totally amazing. He has ability and knowledge in abundance, which he shares willingly. I thought I knew a bit before going, but then learned that I knew nothing. I spent a most joyous morning making my first small bowl. I then spent an even more joyous afternoon making a large bowl. Even from a distance whilst engaged with something else, Stephen could tell by ear I was doing something not quite right. I would thoroughly recommend his course to any prospective/budding wood turner. So glad I did this one day course and so pleased it was with a great chap like Stephen."

Bodden Cross Studio responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Nigel, a great pleasure meeting you too. Stephen"

Leslie-ann Hoult reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"Such a fantastic experience - never “thrown pots” before but Marina is an excellent tutor. I learnt so much in a half day & am going back to learn next steps. Highly recommend course. "

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Many thanks Leslie for your wonderful review!! 😀 I look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Marina "

LP reviewed: Pottery Hand building. Weekly Morning/Afternoon work shops. Studio experience.

"Such an enjoyable day at Di’s fabulous studio. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about clays and how to work with them, Di is a great teacher, very welcoming, professional and relaxed 😊"

Art on the Edge responded:

"Thank you so much. I really enjoyed our day together. Di "

Jennifer reviewed: 1 to 1 Bladesmithing or Blacksmithing

"Got this for my partner's birthday, he absolutely loved it, he had the best day. The teacher was amazing and took a whole day, brought home a couple of things he made as well. Really well worth it. Thank you. "

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad he enjoyed it. Ian is an absolute superstar is he!! "

Helen Wheeler reviewed: Warp your table loom

"I was given a loom and accessories, so signed up for Jeremy’s assistance. For two days he patiently taught me how to warp up and by the end I was weaving a beautiful herringbone design. Jeremy is not just a master weaver but an inspirational artist. His ‘eye’ for colour and texture takes you out of your comfort space and makes you want to achieve more. I can’t wait to book another day with Jeremy to make a sampler. He showed me examples of these and I would proudly frame these pieces of art. "

Diane Murray reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"What a fabulous time we had on this course. Jamal is so passionate about his work and such a patient tutor. We all produced a small panel of stained glass to bring home. To work in his studio surrounded by examples of his work was indeed a privilege and an experience I would recommend anyone I try. Many thanks Jamal "

Marion reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

"I went with a friend to do this course. We are both complete novices but had an interesting and instructive day. We came away with 2 lovely pieces of turned wood each. I would certainly like do another day or course and learn more about turning wood. Thank you Les."

Pren responded:

"Thank you Marion. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day and look forward to working with you again."

Jennie reviewed: 'Make a silver ring' jewellery taster workshop - Somerset

"Absolutely fantastic! Rod was amazing and really knowledgeable, he made it a really personal experience and accommodated all of our wants and needs. He talked us through each process and supported as and when needed. Would recommend!"

Roderick Vere responded:

"Thanks for the kind words Jennie - an absolute pleasure! Was a real blast teaching you. The ring that you created is a real testament to your skill. Best wishes, thanks again and do stay in touch!"

Cally reviewed: Charcoal making and drawing at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"A wonderful day! Beautiful woods. Wonderful Kim. Gorgeous soup and cake. Thank you Mark, Kim and Cristina. X"

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Cally, thank you for joining us, glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you back here. All the best Mark"

Jo reviewed: Powertex African lady statue workshop

"I had a lovely day with Jan who has a wealth of crafting knowledge of which she is happy to share. Jan made a lot of effort to ensure I was happy with my powertex creation and it was a nice way to spend a relaxing day learning something new. There is such a range of fabulous things to make I'm unsure which to do next!"

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thank you for the great review Jo, I enjoyed meeting you and introducing you to the fantastic medium of Powertex. You took to it like a duck to water and made a beautiful Masai fabric sculpture. It will be a pleasure to see you again if you decide to book another workshop in the future."

Ally reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"My best friends and I spent a day with the wonderful Fiona. We had a wonderful day, Fiona is a great teacher and it felt as though she has been our friends for years! Highly recommended this course."

Kathi reviewed: Dungaree Making with Twin Made Group Booking Two - Four People

"Brilliant! We loved the class, our dungarees are fantastic! Charlotte, the owner/tutor, was brilliant with both of us with different sewing skill levels. Thanks"

Abigail Curry reviewed: Playing with Fire to Make Copper Jewellery

"Fabulous afternoon thoroughly enjoyable, really interesting building, excellent patient tuition and lovely jewellery to take home. Highly recommended. Very clear pre workshop information and instruction during the course provided by Helga."

Colourbuzz responded:

"Many thanks for the glowing review, that means a lot. So glad you enjoyed the workshop and are pleased with the end result. What you all made was gorgeous!"

Alf Sprogis reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This course exceeded my expectations by far. Julian is an excellent tutor and definitely knows his craft. Great discussions throughout the day with more than enough "hands-on". Because my engineering apprenticeship was in aircraft engineering we were never taught to weld. I have taught myself over the years to basically "stick" metal together (badly) but managed to get by. After spending the day with Julian I now have a good understanding of the "science" behind what happens when we weld. Plus the practical skills to carry out the task and how to adjust the technique for different orientations. I strongly recommend this course to anyone seeking a condensed course that will end with the ability to do basic fabrication or vehicle repair. I'm sure now all I need is to practice what I've learned to perfect my techniques. Thanks for a great day. I'm sure once I've had some practice I'll be booking another course with Julian to further upskill. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Alf for your review. Pleased you found the course so helpful and informative. It was really good to meet you and hear about your engineering and technical work. I am really happy to have such good feedback from a person with such technical wealth and knowledge. Good to meet you. Regards, Julian"

K Williams reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"Anna is amazing. My daughter and her friend had a gorgeous time and made some beautiful pieces to take away with them. It was an 18th birthday present from her grandmother and worked out a treat. I would recommend to anyone who wants to make something lovely for themselves or as a gift"

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"Hello Karen, it was a great pleasure to work with such lovely young ladies and I am glad that they are both happy too. Very talented girls and the jewellery they made in class is attractive and I hope they will wear it with pleasure. Greetings, Anna"

Gisela & Charlise reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"My daughter and I attended a beginner's pottery workshop and loved every moment of it! The atmosphere was very relaxed and Louise was very patient and brilliant at explaining everything step-by-step while learning a new skill. Louise is very encouraging, creative and supportive and we would recommend this experience to all! Many thanks again Louise :-) "

Elaine Richardson reviewed: Needle felted funky sheep for beginners

"This was a super venue and lovely teacher Jo was patient and very good at explaining how to do the needle felting. The morning passed so quickly ! I didn’t quite finish my funky sheep but have since completed it at home. I would love to do another animal here another time. "

Khadijah and Barakah reviewed: One day Traditional Lead Stained Glass Course

"We had a wonderful day with Cheryl. She is friendly, kind, generous and so entertaining. We had a lot of laughs and learnt a good deal. She was patient even though we were probably the slowest group she's ever had, and also the clumsiest. She even made us hot drinks throughout the day and provided snacks. It was hard but very satisfying work, and we'll never look at stained glass again in the same way! "

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Ohh haha my darling ladies you were a joy ! I think you made a great effort and I really hope you come back again .. thank you for your kind words and see you both soon xx "

Ailis reviewed: Stacking rings workshop with Faith

"Myself and my sister booked onto Faith's Stacking Rings workshop as a gift for each other and I'm so glad we did! Faith was knowledgeable, welcoming and patient throughout the workshop it made trying a new craft accessible and enjoyable. And we left with beautiful and professional looking rings at the end of it! Great value for money. I will definitely be recommending Faith to family and friends!"

Frances Duffy reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"I just loved this course. If was fantastic and I have recommended it to one of my friends already and I only did the course 5 days ago. Julie is a great teacher and very welcoming. I will definitely be going to attend another of her courses. The course was well priced and we made plenty of stuff and lunch was great. It was a fabulous and memorable day."

Fay reviewed: Make a set of stacking rings: an afternoon workshop with Hampshire School of Jewellery

"I really enjoyed making the silver stacking rings and have worn them every day. Laura is a great teacher, giving guidance and help at every stage"

Hampshire School of Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review; I am so pleased you enjoyed the class so much and hope you enjoy wearing your rings. Laura"

Barbara woodcock reviewed: Trees in Watercolours & Ink Pen

"A very enjoyable and relaxing morning at an excellent venue. The tutor was very friendly and welcoming. The session was well structured and even though I'm a complete beginner I was able to produce 2 pictures that I was pleased with. Thank you."

A.S.K Art & Pottery Gallery & Studio responded:

"Hi Barbara, It was so lovely to meet you. For a complete beginner, you did exceptionally well. Could you please correct your review from 'average' to 'A very'? Keep up the painting & I hope to see you in the future. x "

Deborah reviewed: Fused Glass Coaster

"The course was very informative and everything was explained very clearly. There was plenty of materials. The tutor was a very knowledgeable lady and will be returning to do other crafts she does. "

Anna B reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"I loved this course, made more than I was expecting and enjoyed learning a new skill, definitely given me the motivation to make more stuff, great tutor, very patient and was nice there were only 4 of us "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hi Anna, thank you for the lovely review and for choosing Salt Way Silver. It was a good day and I an very pleased that you enjoyed it. I look forward to hearing about your use of your new jewellery making skills and you are always welcome back : ) Many thanks Jonathan"

Marc Hoche reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"A great two day course which I thoroughly enjoyed. Covered all the technical aspects of Dry Stone Walling and the instructors/volunteers were fantastic. A real sense of achievement gained through taking a section of wall that was in a state of disrepair back to soil and rebuilding from the foundations up with the knowledge that it would be there for another 100 years!!"