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Catherine reviewed: Blacksmithing taster days (half day)

"My son took part in a half day workshop making a drink holder and bottle opener. He's only 15 and wanted to see if Blacksmithing was something for him. He really enjoyed the whole experience and was very pleased with the end result too. The course was very well organised and he learnt lots of new skills. It gave him just a taste of something he now wants to take further. We will be booking a 1 day course some time soon. 100% recommend this experience!"

Sian Hepworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making at ShedLight

"I had a great time making a drum lampshade with ShedLight. Vanessa is an excellent teacher and brilliant at teaching online. I love the lampshade I made, it looks really professional! I'll definitely be using the skills I learnt to make more!"

ShedLight responded:

"Hi Sian Thank you for the lovely review and I think you made a brilliant job of your lampshade too! Vanessa :)"

Arthur Marshall reviewed: Landscapes and seascapes at the Cheshire School of Glass

"This course was excellent. Jen was generous with her information and her time. She went above and beyond what was expected. I would recommend it to any one."

LJB reviewed: Garden/ Outdoor mosaic kit: Dragonfly Circle hanging garden decoration

"This order has still not arrived - 7 days since I was told it had shipped. Have contacted seller but have not had a reply. Very disappointing."

Primrose Mosaics responded:

"Unfortuntely this parcel seems to have been lost by Royal Mail, hence its non arrival. I did take some time off over a weekend, when the message was sent, but responded to the customer and sent another kit immediately, as I do highly value customer satisfaction - sadly, this 1 star review had already been left, so is not a reflection on the quality of the product. I would encourage other customers to get in contact if you have a problem, I can assure you I will be only to happy to sort it out for you. Jacquie"

David Peel reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"Absolutely fantastic from start to finish, I was really impressed with the knife I made and how we got into the thick of it right off the bat. So much so that I'm considering going back to make a full set of kitchen knives. I can't recommend this experience highly enough and that comes from the expert teaching of Richard. Brilliant experience !!!"

Zi Young Kang reviewed: Beginner woodwork - 1 to 1

"Philip kindly prepared materials and technical drawing for our project and guided us step by step to complete kitchen roll holders. It was informative and fun and Philp was extremely nice and patient. Highly recommend this course for anyone who is interested in craft. Thank you Philip!! We may book another one in the future."

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"My first couple on a craft session. You two were great fun. The competitiveness!! Lol. Glad you like the design I came up with and had fun. See you next time."

Juli Hicks reviewed: Silver jewellery making with Cyrilyn Silver

"Enjoyed the experience of creating a piece of jewellery and it was great to do something totally different!"

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the comments Juli We are glad you enjoyed the day. It always amazes us when we see how well everyone does on these classes. Each one unique and each one something to be proud of! D"

Shazna reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"This was a Christmas present for my daughter and I went along with her. We both had an amazing day. Carole was lovely, welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and made two gorgeous glass pieces each. I would highly recommend."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"Thank you :)"

Charlotte B reviewed: One day Bag making traditional leather workshop (tote bag / side bag)

"I had a great time on the one day bag making workshop. Kingsley is an amazing teacher and explains everything really clearly. It was lovely to spend the day learning something new in a relaxed environment and I was so pleased with the bag that I made. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone thinking about it!"

Masha reviewed: Mosaic/chat/create! with award winning mosaicist Emma Abel

"I most enjoyed meeting Emma, listening to Emma’s very impactful and clear instructions and learning and having a go at creating something that I have never done. ‘Start with an eye and a head’ ‘ Design, shape, glue’ will stay with me for a long time..."

abelmosaics responded:

"It was a pleasure to meet you Masha, your mosaic worked really well and thank you this review."

Ellie reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I couldn’t recommend this Lino print course enough. What a treat to spend a whole day submerged in the creativity. Judith was extremely welcoming and I would definitely be looking into more classes with her. Thanks again for having me Judith x"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Ellie I really enjoyed working with you and your Gaudi inspired prints were stunning!"

Mike H reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This was bought for me as a present as its my kind of thing and i wasn't disappointed. From start to finish it was a fun day learning new practical skills and the science behind it. Safety brief to start and straight into the day forging, normalising, tempering etc. The guys were clearly knowledgeable and always on hand offering guidance and help if needed. Bit of banter throughout the day made an enjoyable time even better. Went home with my own pride and joy, next step to make a handle !!. Cheers guys it was a great experience, well recommended and i am spreading the word !!."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Mike"

Mike H reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"This was bought for me as a present as its my kind of thing and i wasn't disappointed. From start to finish it was a fun day learning new practical skills and the science behind it. Safety brief to start and straight into the day forging, normalising, tempering etc. The guys were clearly knowledgeable and always on hand offering guidance and help if needed. Bit of banter throughout the day made an enjoyable time even better. Went home with my own pride and joy, next step to make a handle !!. Cheers guys it was a great experience, well recommended and i am spreading the word !!."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Mike"

Karen reviewed: Enamelling jewellery private workshop

"Wow! I had a fabulous morning with Sarah doing a 121 enamelling course. Sarah is so kind and patient and has a great knowledge but is also keen for you to use your own creativity in making designs. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to do one of Sarah's courses. I was a complete beginner but was made to feel very at ease. Thanks you Sarah."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thanks so much Karen - I love sharing my passion for the exciting world of enamelling!"

Sam reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"I bought the knife making course for my boyfriend for Christmas & he took part in the course yesterday. He thoroughly enjoyed the whole course, learnt lots of new things & enjoyed the one to one tuition with Andy. He loved it that much, he said he wanted to make another knife straightaway so he could practise what he had learnt! I have already purchased the axe making course for his birthday to try next time & he is looking forward to that! Would highly recommend."

Laura reviewed: Jewellery making with Precious Metal Silver Clay - Full Day Workshop

"This was a brilliant day and thoroughly enjoyed. Charlotte is a very skilled tutor and I felt I had lots of time to come up and refine my ideas (helped by the many gorgeous pictures of previous course participants' creations!) and to practise with playdough before creating my pieces in silver clay. She is patient, very informative, warm and friendly. I love my jewellery and am looking forward to investing in silver clay tools and materials to carry on creating at home. Highly recommended and thank you again!"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Laura, it was an absolute pleasure to teach you all about silver clay. The jewellery you made on the day was beautiful - well done! I look forward to seeing what you go on to create at home! Regards, Charlotte"

Kerry Bradley reviewed: Macrame workshop

"I attended my first ever Macramé workshop yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was slightly nervous beforehand as I am not very crafty and thought it looked quite difficult. I couldn't have been more wrong. Tunde, our teacher was so lovely, knowledgeable, interesting and so patient. I actually made a beautiful Macramé wall hanging in one afternoon. It was so relaxing and therapeutic too. I will definitely be attending again. I am so glad that I went because I avoided workshops in the past because I didn't think I could do it, with a good teacher it is amazing what you can learn in a short time. Amazing value for money and all materials were supplied as well.Kerry Bradley Thank you Tunde x"

TK Textiles - Workshops responded:

"Thank you so much for the kind words. We did have a really fab Sunday afternoon crafting and your wallhanging is so beautiful, you should be very proud of yourself. Many thanks, kindest regards x"

Christopher reviewed: Introduction to Arc or Stick Welding, with award winning metal artist, Roger Russell

"Great time learning to weld with Roger. He was super patient and I really appreciated the one to one tuition. The facilities were not quite what I expected but it didn't affect what I learnt"

Cameron Lightfoot reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Where to start really; the course was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish Steve was patient with my learning, enthusiastic about what I will be able to achieve and incredibly giving with his time and expertise. I have always enjoyed working with my hands and this was next level. The whole process from start to finish was great and seeing something both functional and aesthetically appealing come out at the end is a little mind blowing, as Steve says - “you wont leave here with something that just looks like a knife, it will be a knife”. Steve has really got something special going and I would throughly encourage anyone with an interest in blade smithing to book this course immediately, I can’t imagine you’d ever regret it. I will most certainly be back for another go."

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Hi Cameron Thank you very much for your kind words, I'm really happy that you enjoyed your two days in the shop with me so much. The knife that you created really is something a little special and will always be a talking point. Not only that I know that it will serve you well in the kitchen as well and like we discussed these tools really are functional pieces of art. I look forward to our next instalment in the shop and I'm getting my legal team to prepare a disclaimer just in case you decide to disappear down the knifemaking rabbit hole. Kind regards Steve"

Ruth reviewed: Take raw fleece to finished fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"This is an excellent course. It was worth every penny and the long drive. Elaine is a first class teacher and her extensive knowledge ensure that everyone is successful and leaves with the skills to prepare and spin their own yarns. The small size of the group (3), ensures that individual tuition can be given, alongside exploring at your own pace. Elaine’s studio is an inspiration, full of books, fleeces, equipment and spinning wheels! It was really enjoyable and I was disappointed that we couldn’t continue for a 3rd day. Thanks Elaine. (We stayed in an AirBnb in Grange over Sands, about 15 minutes away by car - a perfect base)."

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thank you Ruth for your thoughtful review. It was a privilege to meet and work with you. I'm so happy to once again be able to pass on the knowledge and skills for others to be able to enjoy the wonderful art of hand spinning."

Becky reviewed: Embroidery for beginners

"Had a lovely day with Rosemary on the embroidery course. Learnt lots of difference stitches and got plenty of practice with each. I already cross stitch but still learnt a better way of doing French knots than I already knew. I would highly recommend for anyone wanting to try embroidery to spend the day with Rosemary."

Rena reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"I really enjoyed this course- Dave explained the techniques really well and it was very helpful to have his feedback when I was using the tools. Very relaxed atmosphere and lovely little workshop."

Juliet reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"We’ve just spent a very enjoyable day learning how to create amazing Lino-print pictures. We now have new skills, 12 lovely new pieces for our walls and the knowledge to continue with Lino-printing as a hobby at home. Judith’s tips for home crafting are invaluable and she both gave us the space to try our own styles and made us feel that anything was possible. Thank you!"

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

"We were a small group of friends (mid fifties, male and female) looking for a metal working experience. Annie and Felix were wonderful teachers who provided guidance and encouragement throughout the day. We wanted to weld, plasma cut and grind. We all left with dirty cheeks and a creation. Recommended. A safe and enclusive environment."

lesley cooper reviewed: Silver metal clay taster course

"Really relaxed and fun way to try a new activity. I don't consider myself talented at all in 'craft' of any sort but I came home with 3 lovely pieces of jewellery that I will be proud to wear and say I made myself. Michelle was happy to help where needed but also let us 'have a go' so that we could learn and try out ideas. I would definitely book another course . I also feel it's good value."

Buttercup Jewellery responded:

"Thanks so much for making the journey over to Austrey, Lesley. It was lovely to see you grow in confidence as the session went on. Your pieces were gorgeous - so you should definitely wear them with pride and I'm very glad you feel the course offers good value for money. ? I hope to see you again in the future! Michelle x"