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C Brightwell reviewed: Forge a Knife- Blacksmithing and Knifemaking Experience Day

"Was a very enjoyable experience, friendly teacher great at explaining everything."

Paul Nutt reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"Spoon carving was something I had never thought of doing! My wife had booked me onto the course as a surprise gift, and I approached it with a little apprehension. I need not have worried. The course was meticulously planned in small manageable steps. David’s attention to safety was constant throughout, and his explanations, demonstrations and continual support ensured both enjoyment and progress….. and a successful outcome. I fully intend to carry on. Many thanks."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Paul. Thank you very much for your review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the course and delighted that you plan to carry on carving!"

JohnThrelfall reviewed: Landscape Photography Lessons for Beginners

"This review is on behalf of my wife who joined Frank for a ' Training /Mentoring' session. The minute you meet Frank he filled my wife with a quiet confidence and one felt there would be no silly questions she could ask. She wanted to learn at least one thing from the session but came away with an increased confidence and having learned so many facets of photography. Frank immediately put her at ease and encouraged and supported as she began to take photographs in a variety of settings. Starting with scenic shots and then on to wildlife photography, the opportunity to ask questions and refresh her knowledge was excellent. Back to the Bridge Inn for some light refreshment and a look back on the shots taken was an excellent evaluation of the day's events. Frank continued to introduce new ideas and web sites to search where photographs taken can be analysed and changed to enhance the picture quality and if appropriate from colour to black and white. Frank reiterated her learning had only just begun and to go forth and practice while wishing her to keep in touch and share her experiences . 5 * from Mags and sincere thanks from me. One could not wish for a better tutor whom I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn from scratch to those with limited knowledge of photography . This tutor is first class."

Frank Clarke responded:

"thanks John! Was a great day teaching Mags and meeting you both."

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

"I had a wonderful day completing my mosaic. all the tools and tiles provided and I came home with a finished piece, feeling very proud. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, totally absorbing, Coralie so very knowledgeable and helpful, making suggestions and so very encouraging."

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thank you so much Dawn, it was lovely to see your mosaic evolve. Thank you for being so encouraging to fellow attendees. Hope you make more mosaics with your new found skills. Best wishes Coralie"

Caroline reviewed: Art clay silver

"I loved this course Jade and Ian were so friendly and welcoming with their time, home and enthusiasm, they also provided lots of delicious cake and endless tea and good coffee. I had a wonderful morning and will use all that I learnt about silver clay and it’s used in my future jewellery making. Thank you so much. "

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"So glad you had a lovely day Caroline, all the jewellery was so beautiful. :) thank you "

Rozy reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"Fiona was welcoming, friendly, patient and encouraging. She thoroughly and clearly provided instruction then provided us with the space to experiment with the mosaic materials. She was immediately available to provide gentle advice/help if needed. Lots of laughter and delight. The environment was comfortable and spacious and tea and cake was provided. 100% recommend."

Z Morgan reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Jo is very patient and the day was so relaxing. It was a lovely group of 6 ladies I’d never met before and it was really enjoyable to learn the basics of copper foiling, and you get to take whatever you create home too. Only thing I will say regarding the lunch break - the kitchen should pre order the food, by the time the jacket potatoes and paninis had come out it was actually time to go back in for the afternoon session. Not a reflection on the actual course though which is great. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We shall pass your feedback onto the course Tutor and we are glad you enjoyed the workshop. Our apologies for the oversight of not providing the menu choices before lunch. This will be happening going forward to ensure people don't spend the lunch break waiting for their food. Thank you again for your review. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Trudy and Nick reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The two-day course was a Christmas present and it was great! We had a lovely weekend and took away our finished pieces, very pleased with what we had achieved. Sebastian was an excellent instructor, making sure that everyone in our small group got advice and encouragement. The setting is so peaceful and tranquil - an excellent location to de-stress and be creative. Highly recommended."

Pat Clapham reviewed: Silver jewellery stacking ring workshop with WyeMade

"I really enjoyed the course . Ann was an excellent tutor, very patient and always with an eye for detail which gave the very best result. Would highly recommend. Thank you ."

WyeMade responded:

"Thank you Pat "

Richard Comrie reviewed: Oil Painting Portraiture Skills with artist Cat MacDiarmid at Cowshed Creative, Lake District

"Very good course held in a beautiful venue. Liked the way the tutor was able to engage with students of different abilities and experiences."

Cowshed Creative responded:

"Thanks Richard. Always lovely to hear such positive feedback. I'll pass your comments on to Catherine."

Sally reviewed: Acrylic Pour Canvas Workshop - Highley, Shropshire with Harriet

"Harriet hosted me in her house and made me very welcome. She talked me through everything very clearly and gave me plenty of scope to put my own personality into what I created. Very good value and I'm planning to go back to learn more "

Andrew McGregor reviewed: Beginners and improvers oil painting workshop

"Came away from this course buzzing with enthusiasm to progress and improve my oil painting . Ernie is an excellent teacher and artist, and takes time to clearly explain the materials, method and techniques of this art form. His style is very relaxed with fresh ground coffee and beautiful music playing throughout the day. I would not hesitate to recommend a course with Ernie."

Ernie Butler studios responded:

"Thank you for the review, Andrew. It was a pleasure to meet you and have you on the course. I look forward to meeting you again sometime. Happy painting. "

Caroline reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop with The Artist’s Studio North Yorkshire

"A lovely relaxed afternoon. Diane is a very patient lady who taught us all so much. Lovely company in a beautiful setting. I will definitely be booking more classes in the future. Thank you for a great session Diane x"

Jane reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop with The Artist’s Studio North Yorkshire

"Relaxed atmosphere with a very inspirational teacher... highly recommend this course"

Lilly reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop with The Artist’s Studio North Yorkshire

"A creative environment, where you just can’t help but produce amazing work. I had come to a previous class on my own and then again last month with a friend . I have loved every minute of these classes. Diane is very kind and helpful and puts you at ease. It’s a great class to attend by yourself or with friends/family. I have been to other classes that were more money than this one and they were nowhere near as good as this. I will be booking my 3rd class soon. "

Lois reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop with The Artist’s Studio North Yorkshire

"Such a beautiful class . I was so incredibly proud of what I had created by the end of the day. I couldn’t believe I had actually done it. Thank you to Diane who is a warm and very helpful teacher. She went above and beyond and to help me . I can’t wait to book on my next one with a couple of friends. "

Nerys reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I had such a lovely day with Cheryl in her beautiful studio. Cheryl is very welcoming, patient and encouraging, which made learning with her such a pleasure. I'm looking forward to going back for the leaded glass course soon!"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"You were fabulous and I was so impressed by your skill set .. well fine to you and thank you x "

Maria reviewed: Design and Weave a beautiful alpaca scarf at Burnt Fen Alpacas

"I really enjoyed a wonderful time learning to design and weave my own scarf. A big thanks to Annie, who made me feel very welcome and is a fantastic teacher (very knowledgeable and patient). An added bonus was spending time with the alpacas and I look forward to a return visit shortly."

Burnt Fen Alpacas responded:

"Hi Maria, thank you for your lovely review. It was great spending time with you and Joy and so glad you both enjoyed designing and making your beautiful scarves and meeting the alpacas. Annie ☺️"

Julie Hancox reviewed: Bees and Honey Pot - adult beginners needle felting workshop

"Great friendly place. Nice people, coffee and snacks. Excellent teacher who made it easy to learn. Loved it"

Natalie Brooks Artist responded:

"So glad that you enjoyed it… thank you for the lovely company and well done, you made a bee and honey pot to be proud of 😊"

Jan & Sarah reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"We were complete beginners and thoroughly enjoyed our glass fusion taster session with Sarah. Her studio workshop is a little goldmine of ideas and when I collected the glass work yesterday I was really pleased, they turned out way better than I was expecting! I would definitely recommend giving glass fusion a go. Thanks again Sarah."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you very much for leaving a review - pleased you like your finished pieces!"

Jane reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Crawley Village Hall, Hampshire

"Inspiring, friendly instructor with lots of ideas to try. You might want a longer time as three hours flies by! I would recommend this course to beginners, and Lemon and Jinja was a good venue. We had a very enjoyable evening. "

Andy reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Appreciated the opportunity to learn use of various tools. Think carefully about how ambitious your project might be. The time passes quickly & I felt somewhat under pressure to complete my piece which detracted from enjoying the social aspect. Otherwise, a great creative experience. Would love to do some more."

WTF Workshops responded:

"It was a pleasure having you on the course Andy. Yours was indeed a very ambitious project. Well done for completing it in the time available! "

Heather Burrows reviewed: Saturday glass fusing workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin

"Friendly , relaxed . Attentive teacher who explained the process well It was that good I've booked again 😊"

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Heather, and for your lovely words. Looking forward to showing you more glass fusing techniques! Kindest regards, Tuuli"

Theresa B reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Finally I have booked a candle making course with Pemberly candles. I have wanted to attend for about a year but couldn’t manage the Saturday. Everyone told me to try You Tube… I refused as I wanted to learn properly and by someone who had already tried and tested suppliers and fragrance oils. I firmly believed trying to do this at home is not ideal unless you have lots of money to waste on buying the wrong stuff and lots of time free to learn from anyone that uploads a video on you tube. Anne was fantastic… we made four candles , all different, she shared so many clever tricks and tips. She shared with me her suppliers too . It was a fabulous few hours and just lovely to indulge in something creative. I cant wait to make some more candles at home as gifts . Thank you Anne for your wisdom and hospitality today. Amy and I enjoyed the chatting too. "

Jo reviewed: Learn to Crochet 1-1 lesson - 1 hour

"My 11 year old daughter is learning to crochet with Nicole and is absolutely loving it! Nicole is patient, kind and friendly. My daughter has recently made a bag and some crochet animals which she is very proud of. Crochet is a fantastic new skill for children to learn and Nicole is brilliant at finding patterns the children are interested in and enthusiastic to complete. I would recommend this class to any pre teens / teens that want to learn to crochet - you won’t find a better teacher! "