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Sarah Roberts reviewed: Friday (Fortnightly) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Classes (Barnham - West Sussex)

"Joined into a group of various ability levels/ experience. Really friendly and Tina was very helpful at getting me started, really enjoyed the process and will go again."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Sarah It was really nice to meet you yesterday, and that you enjoyed the day. Especailly after getting stuck in traffic! I hope you have time to practise and keep the stitcjes going. Looking forward to hearing from you when you are ready for your next instalment of your lace making journey. Thanks for taking the time to leabe a review. Best Wishes Tina"

Vicki reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"A fantastic day, Frances was really helpful as I had never made a mosaic before. Loads of ideas and tiles for indoors and out to choose from. Would definitely recommend "

Mosaic Mania responded:

"Thanks Nicky! It was lovely to have you and your mosaic looks fabulous!"

Sarah reviewed: 1 Day In Person Handbag Making Course - Ten Bag Choices - £199

"Beautiful saddlebag with loads of stylish little details made with the expert guidance of wonderful Bex! Can’t recommend highly enough, thank you Bex, I’ll be back! x"

Michelle reviewed: Fused glass relief plaques and pendants class (pm)

"Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Bought as a gift for my mum and we went together. What an idyllic two and a half hours. Collected the pieces yesterday and we are absolutely thrilled with them. Would highly recommend. "

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"That's wonderful to hear that you loved it! It was great to meet you, and hope you see you again. "

Lisa reviewed: Kiln Fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Half day workshop

"Had a great morning. Quite full on but I came home with earrings, a necklace and a tiny landscape. I will definitely do it again. Thanks Katie. "

Katie Sanderson, enamel artist responded:

"Hi Lisa, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another workshop soon. Many thanks Katie"

Jean-Marie Thompson reviewed: Beginners Linocut Workshop at Hitchin Lavender Farm, Hertfordshire

"Enjoyed this event enormously - Kim is a great, encouraging, teacher. I think we all had a lot of fun and will be doing lino printing in the future. Very pleased with results."

Julie reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"I did the woodworking course this week. It was very informative and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and making the various joints. As the only person on the course I had one to one tuition. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Julie your welcome to come back anytime. Just thought I'd mention that your work method is very nice indeed and I'm sure woodworking is in your blood. Keep it up and sharpen that plane 😎 Kind regards Ted "

Karen reviewed: Free-Motion Quilting

"The course was interesting, but I have to admit that I thought it would cover a lot more of the basics, I just wanted to learn the basic technique and getting the tensions correct, my machine was struggling with thread breakage and lots of eye lashes even though I was adjusting my bobbin tensions both up, down and auto. Free motion quilting around applique is not something I plan on doing, if anything, I would have preferred simple basics for a course, and an additional course to cover more difficult free motion quilting including shadowing etc. I appreciate the course help many and several others were having issues like myself. Being told it was probably my machine that was faulty was reassuring, especially as it seemed that I had the technique. Once I get my machine fixed I will keep practicing until I finally nail it. "

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your feedback Karen. I am sorry that you had trouble with your sewing machine on the day, and I hope that you manage to resolve the technical issues. Jacqueline "

David Bell reviewed: Willow 'Curlews' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"Very enjoyable course. As a complete novice I was able to produce a curlew at the end ( as everyone else on the course did as well). I think this is due to Phil's skill, patience and clarity of explanation"

AG reviewed: Hazel Hare Kit

"Quite disappointing tbh. It has not been possible to recreate anything like the picture advertised because of the pattern cut (ears far too short)and the colour of the fur which was more chocolate brown and unsuitable for a hare. In the event I have had to buy my own materials and adapt the pattern. I wouldnt go so far as to complain or demand a refund, because the kit did at least provide me with a method for working but for the price charged I guess I was hoping for more quality than this. Would not return for other kits."

Alford Craft Market Centre responded:

"Our maker says "I've used the same pattern each time. The description does say that mohair may vary. I suggest that you return the kit complete for a refund and I will cover postage". "

Adrian Rhodes reviewed: Leather apron workshop

"Just had a wonderful day making a leather apron with Catherine Edwards. It was well out of my comfort zone - but I had such a good time. Catherine is a warm and generous teacher, passionate about her craft and with a lifetime of experience to impart. She gently guided me from one small task to another, making sure I made my own apron whilst she demonstrated on another. I practiced many techniques - and some I even mastered! - till the end of the day came and I realised I held in my hand a beautiful and practical item of leatherwear - and I’d made it! Catherine never made me feel I was slow or clumsy - just that I was achieving something. She has a magic touch - not only as a craftsman, but as a teacher. Oh, and having a quiet lunch in delightful Hebden Bridge was lovely. Highly recommended."

Catherine Edwards Leather responded:

"Thankyou Adrian, you were marvellously easy to teach so it made my job very straightforward! Hope to see you again soon."

Kyle reviewed: Work of Iron | Innovation from the Anvil | Edinburgh | AXE FORGING

"Absolutely amazing! A great and memorable experience!"

A. Farmer reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"I had a 1-2-1 1/2 day course with Georgie and couldn't recommend it more highly. I had some previous experience with leather work but had some gaps in knowledge. I had prepared some bags but needed guidance on how to make and attach the bag handles. Georgie not only patiently showed me how to complete these with recommendations, but also showed me other options, how to use a machine as well as hand-sew my solutions, created a bag pattern for me based on my designs and gave me the opportunity to learn more about the tools and products suitable for my plans. She was so lovely to learn from and the studio was enviably peaceful to work in. Would definitely book in another session with Georgie for any further leather-work learning. "

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks so much Ani, it was a pleasure to meet you and your work is gorgeous "

Sandra M reviewed: Classic Linocut & Print Kit with 10 items UK made with video tutorials

"Delighted with this beautifully wrapped, speedily delivered kit. It’s an excellent introduction to this craft with all you need to get started plus tools & inks to continue. Thoroughly recommend this starter craft kit. "

Catherine Carmyllie Artist responded:

"Thanks for that kind review Sandra. :)"

Philip Jefferies reviewed: Woodturning Experience Days - Come and spend a day turning your first bowl

"I had a really wonderful day in the company of Stephen, and came away proudly with two fantastic bowls. Stephen greeted us with a warm welcome, and with a coffee and a chat I immediately felt at ease. A quick safety briefing and tour of the studio, before it was straight on with turning bowl number 1. It was informative, encouraging and when a few mistakes happened, patient tuition made the process so easy to follow. A lunch break gave us time to chat and recall stories of past history before it was on to bowl number 2. Stephen took more of a watching and guiding stance for this, always there if needed, but allowing me to try to remember exactly what I had put into practice before lunch. When my wife returned from her day out sightseeing in Well to puck me up, she was also made to feel very welcome with coffee and a friendly chat. Before we left Stephen gave me information on books to purchase to learn more and where to find the best tools to continue with the new found hobby. A day to remember and one I highly recommend to anybody looking to try woodturning."

Bodden Cross Studio responded:

"Thank you Philip. Keep the questions coming regarding equipment, tools etc. Happy to help. "

helen reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Dorset

"I really enjoyed the course . Easy to follow instructions, everything was provided . The course was fun and informative. Would love to do this again "

Louise Mackenney reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - Lewes - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"What a brilliant way to spend the day! Lucy was a fantastic and engaging teacher - so full of knowledge, with a witty anecdote for almost everything. I was so nervous that my footstool would be the one footstool in the history of footstools that didn’t work out very well, but it did, it’s beautiful and I’m so proud of it! The venue was quirky and the lunch was delicious. Thank you Lucy. "

Roundedby responded:

"Ha ha! Never for even a second was that going to happen ! I can never quite get over what incredible results are achieved by students in this workshop - and your beautiful blush & denim stool is no exception! You were so careful and considered and asked such great questions - thank you so much for trusting in the process and getting creative with your hands! Best - Lucy "

Lawrence Pennard reviewed: Bowl Woodturning Tuition Half Day with Registered Professional Turner

"I have done a few of these courses now and have to say this is undoubtedly the best one. Joe is a great teacher and my wife was delighted with the work I brought home. Hope to return another day. "

Joe Creed-Kaile responded:

"Hi Lawrence, Thank you for your review. Best wishes on your Woodturning journey Joe"

Jade reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"Such a lovely day creating mosaic art with lovely people. An unbelievable wide variety of materials and colours to use and you are encouraged to create any artwork you want. Useful tips and guidance throughout from Lisa-Marie, and some much appreciated help cutting glass when I thought I’d taken on a task too big and wouldn’t finish in time. Would definitely attend again"

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thankyou for your kind words Jade. It's a pleasure to share my hoard of lovely materials and see them become part of someone's artwork. I'm so glad you stuck with your vision and took the time to place all of those tiny pieces to create your Van Gogh masterpiece! Regards, Lisa-marie"

Nicky reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - Lewes - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"The course run by Lucy to make your own footstool was so fulfilling. For a complete novice the support and instructions were fantastic. We never felt hurried but learnt new skills in a really well thought out and prepared day. The day flew by with a lovely lunch provided which was a point to share experiences. It's amazing after one day you go home with a lovely stool and is testament to Lucy, her teaching, skills and friendliness"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Nicky you were absolutely brilliant, thank you for such a thoughtful review - I love your Denim & Marmalade combo, it was so striking and you worked in such a careful way, no wonder it looks so good! Lucy"

Ben miller reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"As a total novice to woodcarving, I found this course very informative. Our tutor thoroughly explained everything from the types of wood used, tools required, their uses through to sharpening & links to sites to obtain materials. A thoroughly enjoyable day that I would highly recommend. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and shall let the course tutor know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Basim Shaffu reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Very enjoyable and creative course especially working as a group with other friendly people and a very knowledgable experienced and helpful instructor to guide us. I will most certainly take it on."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good morning, Thank you for your lovely review- I shall share this with the tutor! We hope to see you again. Best, The Stanwick Lakes Team."

Stacey Darrell reviewed: Wet-felting workshop with Fabulous Feltings

"Beautiful venue, clear guidance from Jane, interesting content, generous materials & well fed into the bargain. Plus a sparrowhawk landed on her bird feeder during our lunch break. What is not to like. Jane has an interesting workshop filled with her beautiful work to inspire her students. All in all an enjoyable day & worth every penny of her reasonable charges."

Fabulous Feltings responded:

"Thank you for your comments Stacey - it was a pleasure to have you at my workshop and your work is beautiful. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your day 😊"

Cynthia reviewed: Rag rug making course in North Herefordshire

"A very enjoyable and instructive day which certainly lived up to expectations. Gentle encouragement from Jenni and pleasant company from the other participants. Lots of ideas to carry on this totally addictive craft with no expensive outlay for either equipment or materials. A great sense of recycling with a purpose to produce something attractive and useable from virtually nothing. Many thanks Jenni."

Jenni's Rag Rugs responded:

"I am so glad you enjoyed the day, as I did. It certainly is recycling with a purpose."

Carol reviewed: Weave a patterned scarf in a day - Harrogate

"Fabulous day with a fantastic tutor held in a great yarn shop…..Yarn Etc. Anne was an amazing tutor and very knowledgeable about textiles. "