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Kay reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Half Day Beginners Workshop

"A friend's teenage daughter and I spent an absolutely brilliant morning with Suzanne, learning glass bead lampworking. We learnt far more than we anticipated we would, and the beads we produced were much prettier and more advanced than we expected! Suzanne is a brilliant teacher. She demonstrated and explained each step clearly and concisely, and answered all of our questions really helpfully. We felt as though we understood what we needed to do at all times, and under her caring watchfulness were able to execute and successfully create beads that are genuinely lovely! We found glass bead lampworking to be really compelling! You just want to carry on trying again, and learning more! It's meditative and satisfying - a lovely, creative treat. Our 3 hours with Suzanne flew, and both of us would love to go again to learn some more, and create some more beautiful beads. I have no hesitation in recommending Suzanne's workshops - you will have fun, learn, and be super pleased with yourself and what you have made at the end of it. It is a joy to be taught by Suzanne."

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Kay for posting such a wonderful review. I am so pleased that you and Anné enjoyed your lampworking experience. Hopefully I'll see you both again soon."

Simon Hall reviewed: Skills - Ultimate power tools

"A really good course, covering everything that you might need or want to know. I really recommend it. Fantastic. I'll be going back for some more as there is a great range of areas covered by the various courses."

Carol Jackson reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Wonderful morning with a lovely man. The other community centre ‘users’ were all very helpful as well. Think I may have a new hobby!"

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"That's great to hear, I will pass your kind comments onto Bill Regards Alan "

Thelma Long reviewed: Pottery taster courses in the South Downs

"I had a brilliant two hour class with Rowena. She was a very helpful tutor and gave very clear instructions and demonstration. I was made very welcome and felt very relaxed. I managed to make two lovely pots which Rowena will fire and glaze for me. I will definitely go again! Thank you"

John McGough reviewed: Welding with confidence

"I enjoyed this course, and if I decide to take it up I think I will Weld with Confidence, though I think I will not necessarily Weld Well with Confidence as that will need a lot of practice."

Lucy Elliott reviewed: Dagger making for two in the blacksmith's forge

"An excellent fully hands on experience with professional and charismatic professional craftsmen and women . Especially the amazing Aaron Would recommend to everyone "

Sarah reviewed: Glass bottle cutting for beginners - Sittingbourne

"Amazing course. So welcoming and patience highly recommend "

Fancy Tat responded:

"Hello Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind review. We very much enjoyed spending the morning with you and we are really pleased that you had a lovely time :) Kind Regards Claire & Janet"

Susan reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"It was an excellent course. Rob is a great tutor, I learned so much & had a fantastic day with lots of great candles to take home. Highly recommend. "

The Wax Studio responded:

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

Meg reviewed: Fused glass ocean wave art for Beginners with Vitreus Art

"Brilliant workshop. Mike was really knowledgeable and able to navigate the various ability levels. It was thoroughly enjoyable and Jenny ensured the hospitality was top notch too. I would highly recommend. "

Vitreus Art responded:

"Many thanks for your review - and for being such fun students! KR Mike"

Rob reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"I really enjoyed this course. He is skilled and knowledgable and shares his passion in an easy going style. He also has a canny knack of “repairing” your mistakes. A good fun afternoon. "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Rob, do get in touch if you need any further guidance. Cheers."

Ros reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Very happy with this course - it was fun, creative, expansive and completely accessible especially as I have never done this work before. Our tutor was great - really helpful without being imposing, and I managed to construct something I was proud of. Thank you - I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to really enjoy a creative day out."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"You made such an exciting, innovative and original piece of work Ros. I was very impressed with your individual approach and might explore the very different style that you worked in myself! Lovely to meet and work with you."

Lesley Price reviewed: Copper Foil Technique Stained Glass

"Brilliant course delivered by a very skillful tutor, who knows just what to say to encourage you and when to keep quiet and let you explore the technique. All the steps were explained and demonstrated clearly. Amanda was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I came away with three items that were far better than I had hoped to achieve in such a short time, and a lot of notes to help me have a go at home too. Thanks Amanda, I thoroughly enjoyed the day. "

Dragonfly Glass Art responded:

"Thanks Lesley, for such a lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed your day, and found it helpful for starting your stained glass hobby at home! Hope your daughter liked her cat!!!!! Best wishes, Amanda "

Cheryl Waterman reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"Such a fantastic course! It is really informative and we covered so many basics including DIY repairs, basic plumbing and electricals and painting and decorating. I feel much more confident having a go at these jobs at home now rather than paying money to get someone external in. Jo is really knowledgeable and friendly and the whole day felt a very welcoming safe space which I was grateful for. Highly recommend! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much lovely Cheryl. You were a pleasure to teach and I'm delighted you feel more confident to tackle those jobs yourself now. Go girl! x"

Graham Tunstall reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"I have just completed my 2nd woodturning course with Les, where I produced a beautiful walnut fruit bowl and wooden apple. I found Les a very knowledgeable and patient teacher. I can fully recommend Les and his courses for anybody wishing to try woodturning."

Pren responded:

"Hi Graham and thanks for the review. We pushed the boundaries a bit in that session, didn't we, and I'm really pleased with the result."

Brian reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had a great day with Jake. Both informative and entertaining. Everyone is impressed with the bowl I made with Jake's instruction. I can only say give it a go. I'm planning on taking wood turning up I enjoyed it so much. Many thanks again. "

Wendy reviewed: Embroidery workshops for beginners

"Great course with lovely tutor very enjoyable and lots of practical help and advise, look forward to the next session"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We shall look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Sarah-Jane reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"So if you want a creative day - love seeing things repurposed and want to have a go at using tools and techniques to join metal - then this course is perfect Absolutely friendly and welcoming workshop space. I went alone but I’m thinking it’s a great day for a group of friends. It’s a small ratio so it felt very safe and there was plenty of space and time to use all the tools. Excellent presentation of tools and techniques. Very very encouraging and supportive hands on help to see projects get going and develop to an end result. Loads of scrap metal and bits to create whatever. I saw a lamp - a lantern - a garden planter - a robot - a garden ornament Some people had some clear ideas - others just rummaged. I’ll definitely be doing it again. "

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you Sarah! That’s lovely feedback. I hope we see you again. "

Barry Magill reviewed: The blacksmith experience

"Great day experience. Richard is a great host and trainer. I wish I could have moved the metal like he did! Was both fun and hard work and we ended up with a couple of great articles. Thoroughly recommended."

Mary Jack reviewed: Art clay silver

"I did the silver clay course with Jade and thoroughly enjoyed it. Much better than I expected. It was relaxed, fun and very interesting to learn the process of silver clay jewellery making. I would definitely recommend this course as it’s not too difficult and I ended up with two pairs of earrings which I had made. Jade (and her husband, Ian, who joined us later) were such nice people and they made this course really worthwhile. The group was also provided with endless supplies of tea/coffee and delicious cakes. Thank you, Jade and Ian."

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"Thank for a lovely review Mary your earrings were so lovely, I’m so glad you enjoyed your morning:) "

Maggie McNally reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"This was a very inspiring and enjoyable workshop, I came home from the workshop ready to tackle those jobs that I've been ignoring with a new found confidence and indeed am already making good progress. Jo was a very approachable teacher and I would highly recommend attending one of her workshops."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words Maggie. I'm so pleased you are already stuck in and have sorted your sink out. That means so much to me. Go girl!! :-) "

kevin Holley reviewed: Come Frame With Me - Making your own Picture Frame

"What a brilliant day. Ady is an excellent teacher and guides you through the process of selecting your frames and mounts, preparing each with perfect accuracy then on to assembly including cutting the glass. But the day was so much more than that with Ady generously sharing his wealth of knowledge on everything framing. The pace was just right, the studio comfortable and 1-1 tuition. I cannot recommend this course with Ady highly enough for any one thinking about having a go at framing"

Studio 93 Framing responded:

"Thank you for your very kind words Kevin, you can come again! A pleasure to have you over for the day and all the best with your future framing - please let me know how you are getting on! "

Lynda Short reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"Jackie made us so welcome and she gave lots of tips. I would highly recommend anyone doing this course from beginner to experience. She lives what she does and is a good teacher. Thank you for a lovely day Jackie."

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review. If you need any more advice or guidance with future mosaic work please get in touch. Jackie "

Gwen reviewed: Paint a Zentangle Platter

"A relaxing workshop in interesting surroundings. Clear instructions and friendly people. Highly recommended. "

William reviewed: Woodturning Experience Half Day - Come and spend half a day turning your first bowl

"Enjoyable, useful and informative. A good foundation and taster to find out whether I wanted to go further with this, and or whether I am too cack-handed to progress further. As I left with a couple of perfectly acceptable bowls (mostly my own work), I think I can assume that I am able to move to the next step. I recommend this, and indeed have already suggested to various friends that they have a go."

Bodden Cross Studio responded:

"A great pleasure working with you William and thank you for the lovely review. You do have the skills to progress and please remember that I am happy to continue to advise you on tools, lathes etc. I look forward to seeing your next piece."

Tony reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"By far and away the best experience day I have ever attended, an absolutely fantastic day! Dave is very knowledgeable, patient, and a great teacher, striking the balance perfectly between the practical and explaining the science behind what we were doing. During the day I shaped my blade on the grinding wheel, heated it to 820(ish) degrees in a forge and quench it in oil, made a handle from scratch and attached it, and worked the finished blade to razor sharp. We even had time at the end of the course for Dave to run through some the basics of wet stone sharpening. At the end of the day I left having had an outrageously good time and with a handmade knife made from local steal that will be used daily and will take pride of place in my knife collection. Really can’t recommend this course enough – huge thanks again Dave! "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Massively appreciate your time in leaving such a kind review. I'm over the moon you had such a good day, me too!! It was a real pleasure to meet you and have you in the workshop, you did a great job with your knife and should be really proud of what you achieved. Well done Tony Kindest regards Dave"