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Issy Clarke reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"The woodcarving course was wonderful! Peter is an terrific tutor - so experienced but also incredibly approachable, kind and supportive. He made us all feel welcome and encouraged us in our efforts with great patience and generosity. The Training Room is a lovely space and the equipment available was excellent. I am considering signing up for the next one to finish my project and try something a little less ambitious than I opted for in the afternoon! Thanks to Peter for ensuring I came home with a lovely flower and a good start on my crow!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased you had such a good day and we hope you manage to finish your crow!"

Jane irvine reviewed: Line and wash

"Wonderful day. Liz is a excellent tutor giving helpful tips and advice and making the day very relaxed. I enjoyed pen and wash and loved trying all the different pens that Liz had bought along. The Micklems Farm barn studio and gardens are just the place to get away from it all and just sit and paint. Certainly will book another of Liz’s workshops."

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Hi Jane, Thank you so much for the lovely review and for coming along on the workshop. I agree that Micklems is just such an inspiring place! Hope to see you back there soon. Lx"

Gary G reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Julian is very knowledgeable & informative. On the one day introduction to welding course I learnt about tig, mig & gas welding and had the opportunity to try mig welding, including all different joint types. I found Julian to be patient, helpful & he gave me plenty of advice on what to look out for when buying equipment. A very enjoyable day."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Gary, Thankyou for your review. One bit of kit I did mention but may have got the name wrong is the Arc Tech, made in Britain. Look at the 180 amp , am told its around £500. I have seen one and they look really well made. Let me know how you get on, Julian"

Patricia Jane reviewed: Line and wash

"A very enjoyable and productive day in beautiful surroundings with a light and spacious workroom. Liz is extremely skilled and knowledgeable and shared her wealth of experience in such a way that allowed me to participate without feeling under pressure. The day was very well planned with useful exercises to complete and I came away feeling that I could build on what I had learnt. The follow up notes are also a very useful reference."

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Lovely to meet you Jane and thank you for such a nice review. I really hope you can build on all the skills and knowledge from yesterday. Lx"

Di palmer reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"My husband and myself had a fabulous day, we both hadn’t done anything like this before and have taken 4 things home brilliant ?"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"That's great to hear! We're so pleased you had a good day and went home with your hand carved items."

Graham Bearman reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Great day at the Phoenix Forge for their Axe Making day. William (Will) is friendly and helpful (and a bit of a character) and obviously extremely talented at what he does. Good instruction and whilst it was hard work at times, it was also extremely good fun, resulting with an axe (of sorts ?) that I was proud to take home. Highly recommended day out…so what’s next? Swords….."

Cath McLaughlin reviewed: Stained Glass Workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"What can I say other than absolutely amazing. Angelina was so welcoming and the studio is set in a wonderful gallery. My husband and I attended a full day course suitable for beginners and by the end of th day we were proudly displaying our finished product......the day flew by and the learning through demonstration worked really well. I would highly recommend this course, but be warned, you'll get the stained glass bug! Thanks to Glass by Design in Penarth for an amazing experience."

Glass By Design responded:

"So glad you had such a good time. Your panels were lovely and I hope they give you much joy."

Wendy reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"An absolutely brilliant course, thank you Jo (and Andy), my Mum and I did a one-day hare course, as my 40th birthday present. From the beginning we were made to feel very welcome, and the day went so fast. Jo is fun and patient, and has a wealth of knowledge which she is happy to share. The course is very enjoyable, no previous experience is needed as Jo guides you through all the steps. I came away with a lovely sculpture and memories to treasure. Thank you Jo, we will be back! :)"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Wendy - I so enjoy having family groups ?. Really happy you love your hare sculpture. Jo x"

Kristina reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We absolutely loved this jewellery making class. My mum and sister surprised me with this as a pre-wedding present, to make some jewellery to wear the day after my wedding, and the earrings I made are perfect. Jonathan was great, really helpful, patient and helped us to make exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much, it is something I can keep to remember a special day."

Heena reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"A fantastic day! Had such a great experience today. Made some lovely pieces out of copper and then some beautiful earrings. Learnt some super techniques. Jonathan was really patient and took time to help understand and practise. So pleased with my final piece."

Sharda reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We had a very good jewellery making experience at Salt Way Silver jewellery class. Jonathan was very patient and knowledgeable. Made a copper stacking ring and a silver bangle. Very pleased. Great way to spend a special time with daughters before the wedding!"

Susan Middleton-Lowes reviewed: 3 day textile printing masterclass including a beginner's guide to starting a craft business

"What a fabulous 3 days. Moji's generosity of spirit in sharing her knowledge and love of her art is incredible. I have found such a core of happiness to build on. Thank you."

Moji Designs responded:

"Dear Susan, Thank you for your kind words! It was a great pleasure meeting and working with you. So looking forward to seeing you again soon! Moji x"

Sue Shepherd reviewed: A one day introduction to good beekeeping practice

"We spent a brilliant day on this bee keeping course. Incredibly informative with lots of hands on experience pitched at just the right level. Took you through the lifecycle of bees and how to manage them and your hive from start to finish. All equipment and a delicious lunch provided. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone considering taking up keeping bees."

The Barnyard Apiaries responded:

"Thank you for your review. We are very pleased you found the course useful. Good luck with your own beekeeping."

Alistair reviewed: Full Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner in Dorset, South West

"This was my first time turning, and I was in excellent hands. Joe is a great teacher, and made it a thoroughly enjoyable day for me. I came away with two fantastic pieces that I'll be proud to show off. Thanks Joe!"

Joe Creed-Kaile responded:

"Thanks Alistair for the nice review, enjoy the pieces!"

Tom reviewed: Axe making course

"Really good day, Andy is really knowledgeable. Got a nice axe at the end of it. Will definitely be booking some of his other courses."

Highfield forge responded:

"I so glad you injoyed your time at Highfield forge and looking forward to seeing you again "

Trevor Prowse and Jon Prowse reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"Just got back from a full day course with Bob. My son got me a voucher and then we decided to go together Excellent tution in a light-hearted manner. Bob had time to explain the skills required and show us how to carry them out. To our surprise we managed to complete a hanging basket bracket and a firepit poker. Would recommend to anyone who is considering taking up a course. First rate cheers Bob for being so helpful and understanding"

Mark Dippnall reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"Colin has the patience of a saint. Very knowledgeable and nice guy. What a great experience, I wanted to know more about the tools and methods and also had time to turn a lovely bowl made from Ash. Would definitely recommend."

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Thank you, Mark, I also enjoyed the day. Happy and safe turning! Regards, Colin"

Diane reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard & Coaster Workshop

"Would highly recommend, Eunice is very friendly and an excellent teacher. The workshop was very informative, we left feeling confident enough to continue at home. Will certainly be back for some of the other workshops."

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"So lovely to meet you both. I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop. I hope to see you again soon Eunice"

Tina reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"If you are wanting an amazing gift Jo's hare sculpture course is perfect. Jo is an amazing lady, very generous with her time and knowledge. The studio is in the garden with inspirational sculptures dotted around. A small group making it really lovely for a group to gel. The hare was built in stages, Jo was on hand giving ideas and help every step of the way. Brilliant day! Thankyou Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Tina ?. Gorgeous hares made! Looking forward to seeing you again, Jo x"

James reviewed: Furniture making woodworking skills for beginners

"Fab course can't believe I made a oak box in a day, learnt loads, recommended."

Ruth reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"A really enjoyable day transforming a log into a spoon! Alan is skilled, enthusiastic and patient. He is happy to pass on his knowledge of woodcraft and all the related tools should you wish to take this further. Equally enjoyable was the gorgeous vegan food made by his partner (including scones, cake and bread straight from the oven)! Thank you both :-)"

Chance Watson reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"I loved the course. I found it to be informative and an overall great experience. I was taken through each step of forging thoroughly, and felt like ive picked up some good skills all while having a good laugh. Sandy was an excellent teacher, he was patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. I definitely want to continue with blacksmithing after this course"

AthelstaneForge responded:

"Thanks, Chance! Had a great day teaching you, looking forward to another day forging soon!"

Helenalilly reviewed: Quilting: Quilt-in-a-Day

"I thoroughly enjoyed making my quilt in a day. We were sent preparatory tasks vital to making the day a success. Follow what it states. I followed examples on an online format and I washed my squares. They shrunk which meant I had to cut extra pieces. The tuition was well delivered by a well experienced and versatile quilter. All the steps were fully explained with examples. A light lunch, tea, coffee and cake at breaks were included. The hall was very spacious and everyone had a table to themselves. Only issue is that there is no parking near the hall. The hall is behind the pub and up a short incline. The parking is in front of the pub. You need to move your sewing machine and equipments up and down a small hill."

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your feedback. I’m pleased that you enjoyed your day. Hopefully my new teaching venue will have level parking nearby! "

Anita Garnett reviewed: Make 3 Rings in a Day

"Rachel’s course was much more than I expected step by step to three beautiful wearable rings I would highly recommend this course as everyone in the group that I attended hadn’t made jewellery before and all came away with fantastic pieces of jewellery such a great setup Thank you"

Rachel Hearne Jewellery School responded:

"What a lovely review thank you! I was so impressed with your progress over the day and how gorgeous your 3 Silver Rings turned out. Well done I hope to see you again! "

Lynn reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"What a wonderful experience - having never done anything like this before i was apprehensive but it was a joyous afternoon and I managed to make pots. I would recommend this to anyone and my daughter who watched and took photographic evidence was also very impressed. Pat has a lot of experience and is a brilliant potter and has a wonderful way of making you feel at ease."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you Lynn, I am delighted that you had a joyous experience, it was lovely to meet you both, you made some good pots too!"