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Adil reviewed: Weekend Course - Dyeing with Kathryn Green

"Learned different techniques of dying and made few samples of various pattern using different shapes. You will learn about different types of fabics too and see which fabric takes more colours etc. I certainly love colours and loved this course ! The course also gives you knowing of sourcing dyes and other materials needed Thank you."

Making Space responded:

"Hi Adil. Thank you very much for your wonderful review, which I have passed on to Kathryn. I was so pleased we were able to offer you an opportunity to get involved when the original session couldn't run, and your comments make it all worthwhile. I hope we will see you again soon."

Wendy reviewed: Pottery taster courses in the South Downs

"Booked this as a surprise for my husband's birthday as he's always wanted to throw a pot... we both loved it. Great tuition and we loved that we got to choose the glaze... can't wait to see our pots after they've been fired. Thoroughly recommend this!!!"

Alex reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"A truly wonderfully led session. Geoff is a good teacher with a great amount of patience & ability. We didn’t feel at all rushed and learnt a lot building on skills during the session. Loved the community run venue. Would highly recommend."

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thanks for your review, Alex. It was great to meet Tony and yourself and I'm glad you enjoyed the session."

Carolyn reviewed: Personalised Stitch Markers

"They are lovely! Thank you so very much. Would have liked the crochet lobster hooks to be slightly larger (especially for Aran and chunkier yarns); but overall pleased with these. Loved the detail of the personalisation."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"So pleased you like them. I’ll send you some larger lobster clasps! All the best. Rach"

Sue reviewed: DIY Leather Bag Kit - Cross Body Satchel to make at home

"I thoroughly enjoyed making my bag and purse - it was easier than I’d expected (I was almost disappointed that it took so little time to make them!) and I’m now tempted to make something else. The quality of the leather is excellent and the instructions very straight forward. Highly recommended."

Rachel Higgins reviewed: Advanced spoon carving techniques

"Thank you Nick and Debbie for a fantastic day carving a spoon. It was great to see the whole process from log to spoon. We particularly loved learning axe skills. Debbie’s cake and coffee kept us going all day too. We would recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in heritage skills, Nick certainly knows what he is talking about. We will be back to carve a Scandinavian bowl/cup in the future. Thanks again for a brilliant day."

Susan reviewed: Candle Making Made Easy with Jo Macfarlane

"The videos with this course were very well structured with clearly defined and explained instructions. It was great to watch though before actually starting. The materials and equipment needed were clearly listed and suggestions for items that can be found at home. I am looking forward to making more of the container type candles and then perhaps moving on to try other types."

Jo Macfarlane Ltd responded:

"I'm glad you enjoyed it, please share what you made in the Facebook group too, I look forward to seeing what you create! Happy making Jo x"

Heather reviewed: Needle felt a blue tit (Midday on Fridays and 3pm on Saturdays)

"An excellent work shop, I really enjoyed learning a new skill. Gwen was very helpful and friendly"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Hi Heather. Thank you so much for your kind review. It’s hugely appreciated. It was lovely meeting you :)"

Rob reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I really enjoyed learning the basics of woodturning with Simon! Great instruction and friendly chat with it. I was very proud of the pieces I made on the day with Simon's help. Woodturning is very satisfying, with a real zen quality about it once you get in the zone. It is definitely something that would be hard to learn from a book or videos as it was all about feel, and small changes to angles. However, with an expert helping guide me by showing me the exact movements the tools needed it felt like I made really good progress in just one day. (I'm sure I'm no woodturning prodigy; Simon is just nice) Lunch was great - way better than expected. I'd imagined something basic so I was delighted by a delicious spread. One note: I went in January and it was very cold. I was very glad of a full set of thermals I had chucked in the car at the last minute which I popped on half way through, so if you are going in the bleak midwinter then do dress warm! Overall a great day, highly recommended."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Rob, Thanks for your kind review - much appreciated. Had I known you were cold I would have turned up the heater thermostat! :) You are the first to mention it, so I'll keep it in mind for future students at this time of year. I keep the workshop at around 15 degrees C to ensure that the tools and machinery are kept at an optimum temperature. Glad you had a backup plan though and that it didn't spoil your day. -- Simon"

Viktorija reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Such a lovely experience. Thank you. Definitely coming again for new courses."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done with your silver jewellery making Viktorija. It was a pleasure to meet you and you are always welcome back! Jonathan"

Kerry reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"What a fabulous course! I learnt so much more than I expected. I learned lots of techniques and came away with a ring that I will wear every day. We had lots of 1:1 tuition and help. I will definitely be back for another course."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Kerry - I'm very pleased that you achieved so much and enjoyed your day making silver jewellery. Hopefully see you again. Jonathan"

Jamie reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"A great day and really appreciate the skill, knowledge and input from Graham, David and Decklan. Brilliant to spend a day bladesmithing and love the knife I made."

Clarke Knives responded:

"??? Glad you enjoyed the day."

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

"A great day and really appreciate the skill, knowledge and input from Graham, David and Decklan. Brilliant to spend a day bladesmithing and love the knife I made."

Clarke Knives responded:

"??? Glad you enjoyed the day."

eileen eyers reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"I had a most enjoyable day with Rachel and the two women who shared the session. It was great to 'have a go' at something completely new and different. Rachel is a joy to be around, she is friendly, cheerful, encouraging and motivating. She has all of the skills required of a teacher, patience being uppermost when it came to my glass cutting. Choosing which glass to use was difficult as Rachel has such a variety of textures and colours on offer, all of which are beautiful. I am very pleased with my finished product and look forward to finding a special place for it in my garden."

Kaz reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Highly recommended! I have been on several craft courses over the years and this is the best by far! Learned so much about candle making - really friendly teacher, great location (lovely building). Attended together with 3 other friends and we all had a blast! Thank you Anita - we will be booking the intermediate course in the spring!"

Ann reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Very enjoyable. Was very apprehensive but much better than expected."

Kerry reviewed: Sea glass silver jewellery making workshop at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire

"This was an excellent course, I learnt so much and Beccy was very knowledgeable and helpful. I came away with a beautiful pendant and would be confident to try wrapping sea glass on my own now. I will be back for more of Beccys course."

Kaye reviewed: An Introduction to Weaving with a Table Loom, Oxford

"Had a fab day with Jeremy learning the basics of weaving. Starting from knowing nothing I quickly learned my warp from weft and how threading and lifting change a design. Another hobby to add to my other yarnie ones as soon as I have a loom of my own that is (please Santa.......?) Jeremy is a gentle and patient tutor, helping as needed but leaving you to get on with it too - somehow knowing when all is well and when things are going wrong !!. His range of samples to study is a delight and inspiration."

Jeremy Uden Designer/Handweaver responded:

"Thanks Kaye. I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Jem"

Julie reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"We had a lovely time making pots as a Christmas present. My husband was really good at it and made some great pots. I was not so good but Richard was patient with me and generous with the clay and I had a number of attempts and ended up with some half decent pots. Looking forward to going back and painting them."

Potterydayz responded:

"Delighted you enjoyed your visit. See you for glazing soon."

Rebecca reviewed: Mosaic workshop in Hornsea coastal town

"Just completed a wonderful mosaic workshop with my 12 year old daughter who really enjoyed the day. Tamar, our instructor, and the other ladies who attended made her feel completely at ease. Tamar was lovely and patient and on hand to give advice or help. Overall great value for money; refreshments and lunch were included as were all the materials. Would recommend this workshop to everyone."

Mosaic Mosaic responded:

"Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for your review. I tend to forget to ask for reviews because it is that last thing on my mind at the time. But thanks again. Tamar."

Mim reviewed: Fluid art - acrylic pouring

"Thoroughly enjoyable course. I had tried some pouring from Youtube videos but this is so much better. Everything I wanted from the day and more. Thank you so much for your generosity Eunice. It was great fun and I'm delighted to have produced something I'm really happy with."

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"I am so glad you had fun and found the workshop educational. Your work was beautiful and will soon be posted and adorning your walls. Thank you Mim"

K James reviewed: Beginner's Spinning in Newcastle

"I did the beginners spinning course today with Cathy at the Eden Tea Rooms. What a great day. Cathy and her daughter were extremely knowledgeable and very patient. Cathy guided us through every step of the process and they were both on hand to get us out of trouble when things went a bit wrong. There were 4 of us on the course and we all created a skein of yarn to take away. From my point of view it was something I had wanted to do for some time and I wasn’t disappointed. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn spinning."

Lazykate Textiles responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, we really appreciate it. We had a brilliant day, your spinning was beautiful. We can't wait to follow your spinning journey Cathy and Jessamy"

Leigh Pilsworth reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"I bought this kit last year as a treat to myself. I loved the design and wanted to make my own. I have just got round it it last weekend and the instructions are very clear, I watched the video and followed that along to make my own sleeping cat. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole crafting experience and very pleased with my own sleeping cat sculpture."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Dear Leigh - thank you so much for taking the time to write a review ?. Really pleased you enjoyed making your sleeping cat and found the instructions clear. Thank you again, Jo x"

Tim Adams reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"Andy provided a really enjoyable day for my first intro to woodturning. Not only lots of hands-on with expert guidance but also discovering the importance and complexities of tool sharpening. Had a go at spindle turning and ended the day with a nice little oak bowl to show off. Beyond the woodturning tuition, I also enjoyed the banter, the Yorkshire humour (!!) regular break for tea or coffee and cakes/biscuits (thanks, Mary!) and of course Angus the dog. 
Highly recommended to anyone at any level."

Emma reviewed: Rings and Things - 4 wk Evening Taster Course-Nottingham

"What a lovely evening, Viv is amazing! Very kind and patient! I learned so much and I can’t wait till the next lesson . Thoroughly recommend! X"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review Emma - your recommendation means a lot to me - I really enjoyed the evening, you were amazing!"