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Angie Weston reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Another brilliant two day workshop with Jo. This time making a running hare to join my leaping hare. Jo is such a brilliant tutor and makes everyone feel relaxed from the moment they arrive. Working on a sculpture is so therapeutic in such a calm environment. Not forgetting Andy (Jo's husband) who makes the armatures from which the sculptures are formed and take on a life of their own. I would highly recommend either the one or two day courses as no previous experience is necessary. Thank you Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Angie It was fabulous having you back in the studio to create a companion to your original large leaping hare made last year. I look forward to seeing a photo of them together! Don't hesitate to make contact if you have any questions before applying the rust finish to your original hare using the products I supplied. It is a great effect! Jo xx"

Lynne reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Once again the sculpture workshop at jo's garden was an absolute delight to attend. The supportive atmosphere made the creative process extremely enjoyable and I am left feeling very happy and proud of the sculpture I was enabled to achieve. I would not hesitate to recommend the two day sculpture to anyone and look forward to visiting Jo's garden for more workshop enjoyment in the future. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lynne It was great having you and Nicola back in the garden studio. You both created wonderful owls, which just - just! - fitted into the car 😆. I look forward to a return visit. Jo x"

Martyn reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I had a great day there. Everyone was really helpful and welcoming The knife is fantastic, I highly recommend it"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Martyn, it was a great day 😊😊"

Susan FF reviewed: Winter Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"An excellent way to spend an afternoon, the workshop was warm and inviting and Melanie was friendly and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, you need no previous experience, the tea/coffee and cakes that were provided along the way was a wonderful bonus."

Suzanne Osborne reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Highly recommended. A very good course with sound, clear instructions to produce a very good basket in a warm comfortable craft room. Excellent refreshments throughout and a lovely lunch. Very good value for money. Thank you Jon and Becky."

Nicola reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Having done a one day workshop with Jo I could't wait to return to do the 2 day workshop. It was every bit as enjoyable and again I have returned home with a piece of sculpture to be proud of. The timings over the two days have been carefully planned by Jo so at no time did I feel hurried but rather could happily immerse myself in the creative process - thanks Jo!! I would definitely recommend this 5* experience."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Nicola Your creative process produced a wonderful large owl - well done! We achieve such a lot during the two days, but I'm glad you did not feel rushed. Hope to see you back again! Jo x"

Julie-Ann reviewed: Winter Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"What a fabulous afternoon, So enjoyed learning a new craft. Melanie was just so lovely and helpful. She gave lots of information hints and tips along the process. Hospitality was second to none with tea coffee and cake over flowing all afternoon too. I so can’t wait to see how what I have made turns out. Would definitely recommend this course."

Alex reviewed: Brushstrokes (decorative art) 🌺 Hibiscus

"Lovely course. Brilliant teacher who is very knowledgeable and quick to offer tips and help as needed. Given a lot if choice on what you wanted to do and how you wanted to do it. Excellent lunch provided and tea and coffee throughout the day. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be doing another one as it becomes available."

RACHEL BYASS CERAMICS responded:

"Enjoy teaching you. I know all the ladies. It was a very pleasant day. I look forward to meeting you again"

Con Kirkham reviewed: Resin art course for beginners

"Excellent. Going to book a more advanced course when I can. "

Penny reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The lovely tranquil setting and delightfully relaxed atmosphere of Sebastian's workshop soon put me at ease, despite having absolutely no idea of how to begin creating my sculpture. Sebastian provides just the right balance between instruction/assistance/encouragement at whatever level is needed (lots of all three in my case!). I ended up going home with a sculpture I was very pleased with, having had a most enjoyable and rewarding weekend. I would thoroughly recommend this course,"

Mo Brown reviewed: Creating automata - weekend course. Explore the combination of movement and materials such as wood, wire, metal tube and sheet, found objects and figures.

"Well that was great - rummaging through collections of old tins, strange bits of machinery and all kinds of oddments for pieces to make our creations individual and fabulous! Fi shared her know-how and demonstrated the mechanisms. She showed us how to use the tools and patiently sorted any glitches. It was a really enjoyable, relaxed weekend in well equipped workshops with friendly people. I am very pleased with what I achieved and my automata will remind me of a happy time."

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Mo for your review and Im so glad you had a good weekend. Lovely to hear that you enjoyed making some new . Ive sent a copy of what you said along to Fi too Best wishes Pam "

Jo reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Excellent introduction to table loom weaving. The facilities were excellent and Rebecca explained everything very clearly."

Olwen reviewed: Needle felt your Dog or Cat

"A great experience. I've tried needlefelting before using books and online videos but been dissatisfied with the results. The tutor has her own techniques which suited me much better and was wonderful at giving just the right support to build my skills and confidence. I left inspired."

Jim Bamford reviewed: 3 hour Silver jewellery course

"I bought this course as present for my wife, we both loved it and under Richards expert guidance came away with a matching pair of silver rings that we cannot believe we actually managed to make ourselves. Richard and his wife were very welcoming, Richard coached us through the ring making with patience and great depth of knowledge. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. "

Bee Strachan reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"I really enjoyed the jewellery making course with Saltway Silver. I was a complete beginner but was still able to leave with several pieces of jewellery made from copper and silver. The workshop was well equipped and caters for beginners like me and more experienced jewellery makers. It was a busy day but we still managed to break for tea /coffee and homemade cake. I was amazed how much I learned and produced. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"It was a great day Bee, and you did very well with your jewellery making - it can be quite challenging - but you persevered. Well done! Thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver, and you are always welcome back. Jonathan"

Margaret Bradley reviewed: Wirework Tree of Life Necklace Workshop with Hand Crafted Jewellery by Jo

"Had a lovely afternoon doing the tree of life jewellery workshop with Jo - came away with a treasured piece of work and ideas to do more "

Handcrafted Jewellery by Jo responded:

"Thank you. Really pleased you enjoyed it. "

Charmain reviewed: 'Bluebell Woods' Acrylic Painting Workshop with Sue Gardner

"Throughly enjoyed my Highland Cow Painting day with Sue. I haven’t painted before and was amazed at the result. Sue guided us step by step through the process whilst allowing for and encouraging our individual style. We had lots of time, it was very relaxed, with a superb lunch and gorgeous homemade cake. It was a really lovely day out and a treat not to have to clock watch but just get lost in the process. I’d highly recommend it, even if you haven’t painted before. I thought it was excellent value for money. "

Sue Gardner Studio responded:

"What a lovely review Charmain, I'm delighted, thank you so much 🤗"

Sue Wilkes reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"Absolutely loved our day of candle making with Rob. We learned so much and found Rob a great inspiring teacher. Highly recommended . We will be back :-) Sue and Crew "

The Wax Studio responded:

"Thank you Sue - it was great to have you on the course- good luck with your own candle making! Rob"

Ela Myszek reviewed: Creating automata - weekend course. Explore the combination of movement and materials such as wood, wire, metal tube and sheet, found objects and figures.

"Two days spent discovering the absolute joy of creating automata. It was a real pleasure to meet Fi Henshall, our tutor, and the community workshop team were so welcoming. The course itself was detailed enough for people who had some art/ crafting/ automaton making experience, but also allowed complete newbies like myself to learn without feeling over-faced. And Fi was a patient, knowledgeable and friendly presence, problem-solving, teaching, chivvying and encouraging. I came away with my head buzzing with ideas. Thank you to all."

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Hello there and thank you for taking the time to give us the review. Im so glad you had a good weekend and found it inspiring. Ive shown your review to Fi and she was really touched All the best Pam "

Liz Hadden reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"I really enjoyed this course. Scott made the day fun and informative and we got to use different tools to create our pieces. I learned a lot from the day and would highly recommend this course. "

Clare Saunders reviewed: Fused glass workshop - Plymouth

"A warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and lovely morning learning a new craft. A huge range of materials and well maintained equipment available with guidance and instruction throughout were required. The coffee and huge slice of cake made the whole experience even lovelier ☺️"

Maria Pompeo reviewed: Traditional and modern upholstery classes set in a uniquely rural environment in Lincolnshire

"I very much enjoyed the upholstery course, Lee has lots of patience and is a great teacher. "

Finch and Toad responded:

"Hi Maria Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you join us. I look forward to seeing you soon. Kind Regards Lee"

Janet reviewed: Millinery Taster / fascinator making

"Communication went astray here as not booked n for Saturday the 4th."

Jade reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"We had an absolutely great day! Really enjoyed making my own knife and seeing it go from a piece of steel to a full crafted knife. Graham, David and Decklan were brilliant, explaining everything clearly and always there when help and support was needed and they trusted us to get on with it independently when we didn’t. Highly highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun day out. Will definitely be returning for the 2 day Axe course. Thank you guys! "

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Jade. We also enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you again."

Karen reviewed: One to one pottery throwing class in Worksop

"I have been wanting to have a go on a pottery wheel for a long time & I absolutely loved this course. Harriet was very friendly, informative, knowledgeable & patient. She explained everything & helped when needed. I would highly recommend & would love to do this again "

Harriet Kate Ceramics responded:

"Hi Karen, Thanks so much for such a lovely review! It was my pleasure to meet you and Peter and to teach you both! A lovely morning wad had by all! Harriet"