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jackie wynne reviewed: Create your dream business from candle making - One to one session

"An absolutely Brilliant one to one day course, The day was excellently structured in a beautiful room, Jane delivered/shared her knowledge and experience of her craft in a professional. caring and kind supportive way. The course was hands on with great information not only about candle making but how to move forward in starting up and running a business. I love also that Jane offers support after the course being able to check out any queries or question that as arisen on moving forward with my business and to know that Jane is there for support when I need it is a great added bonus to the one to one course. A lovely well delivered course with great information and knowledge would highly recommend it."

The Candle Coach responded:

"Thank you Jackie for your kind words, it was such a pleasure to spend the day with you and I look forward to watching your business grow."

Jo-anne reviewed: An Introduction to Pyrography Wood Art with Ruth Wheeler

"Great day spent in a beautiful countryside setting. Ruth's artwork inspired us to create uor own impressive pieces. The use of paint with pyrography is so striking. Thank you Ruth."

Donna Chamberlain reviewed: Painting portraits in watercolour

"Lovely balance of demonstration and practice. Informative and fun. Great setting"

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Thank you so much for the review Donna. I am glad you enjoyed the day and hope it gave you lots of things to work on. Looking forward to seeing your home work too!!!"

Jodie reviewed: 'Willow deer' sculpture - two day course with Willowtwisters

"Just finished my 2 day deer sculpture course. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, the techniques and methods you learn on this course are brilliant, the deer looks so life like. Sarah is a great teacher and supported us well, and kept us well topped up with tea and lovely home cooked lunches."

Willowtwisters responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you for the last two days Jodie. You worked so hard on your deer and the result speaks for itself, a truly beautiful deer."

Yvonne Gillespie reviewed: Painting portraits in watercolour

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Liz Painting Portraits. Liz is an excellent tutor, demonstrating in easy stages with very helpful advice and tips. I found the class well paced, with excellent content and very stimulating. I came away motivated to paint more and with a better understanding of portrait painting. For me Liz is one of the best art tutors and I would definitely recommend her classes."

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review. So good to finally do the class after the cancellations of covid!! I am glad you enjoyed the day and hope it's given you lots to have a go at. Enjoy your homework with Mr Bun!!"

Jawad Bokhari reviewed: Leather carving course

"Slim is a great teacher, he was very generous with his time, tools and materials and allowed me a choice of projects to work on. This work shop has given me a lot practice and skills to go away and work on my own projects. Very pleased with the overall visit."

Ross Leather and Wood responded:

"Hi Jawad thanks very much for your great review. It was lovely meeting you and you were a pleasure to work with. Hope to see you again in Scotland. All the best Slim."

Nadia reviewed: Introduction to candle making workshop

"Loved every second of this course and the 3 hours flew by! I went alone but the group & the teacher were so friendly I really enjoyed myself. I feel it’s well worth the money as you learn all the basics and make a variety of candles which you get to take home. The pack Pauline puts together for you to take away is really thoughtful and helpful. If I could go every week I would! Thank you Bonita Candles for a lovely day (& great homemade cake!)"

Bonita Candles responded:

"Bless you for your lovely feedback. I could see you were really enjoying yourself and I loved how you bonded so well with the lovely lady sitting next to you. You were like life-long friends.! It was a pleasure to teach you."

Michael Berry reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"Outstanding day out, with a beautiful knife to show for it and some great memories of forging it! Richard was a great teacher and very knowledgeable, as well as entertaining. I really enjoyed the balance of instruction and letting us learn by doing, making the knives our own."

sue hennessey reviewed: High heel shoe with Powertex

"A fantastic morning indulging my passion for shoes, crafts, adventure (trying something new), coffee and biscuits! The perfect way to relax and be creative - would highly recommend ?"

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Sue ,thank you for the review I enjoyed introducing you to the joy of Powertex Thank you for choosing to attend one of my workshops."

Ros Kelson reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I so look forward to my weekly free machine embroidery class, having never done this type of sewing before. Dawn is an excellent teacher, patient, gentle, encouraging and very creative. She shows us different techniques every week - including painting on fabric. I have learned so much already. Her studio is in an old building, airy and full of light and an ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of all things sewing related plus lots of interesting plants, pictures and objects to inspire us. I take my own sewing machine but Dawn can provide sewing machines for those who maybe don’t have one or don’t want to carry it there. All materials etc are provided. There is plenty of space so we can socially distance but still chat to each other. Oh, and there is tea and chocolate biscuits too ?"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Ros"

Catherine reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This was a lovely day. Judith is super knowledgeable and full of ideas to help you create some great prints. Everything was provided, including plentiful warm drinks!"

Pat Wolstenholme reviewed: Stained Glass Kingfisher Bird with Cherries

"Lovely product and excellent customer service."

GlassSeasons responded:

"thanks, appreciate it"

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

"Had a fantastic day with a group of friends at one of Jo's workshops this week. Jo and her husband welcomed us into their home and the beautiful surroundings of Jo's workshop. The course was great fun and Jo led us patiently through each step so that we all came away with a hare sculpture that we had slowly fallen in love with during the day - each had it's own name by the time we left. Would thoroughly recommend this workshop to anyone, no previous experience needed at all. Our group will definitely be back for another day of fun with Jo in the near future."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen! The hares created seem to take on their own life as the day progresses - such a lovely process. Would love to see you back again in 2022! Jo x"

Lee Winter reviewed: A day of drawing with line and wire in Hampshire.

"Really enjoyed the day, learnt loads and feel like I can pick up a paint brush again. Good company too."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Lee, Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased you enjoyed the day and learnt so much. We hope you continue with the drawing and painting and we hope the fish are much admired! Best wishes Liz and Alison"

Susan reviewed: Lino cutting for Beginners and Rusty Printmakers

"Instructive and very friendly. Lovely venue and very welcoming… definitely recommend this course."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Susan , Thank you for your feedback , it was lovely to meet you , so pleased you enjoyed the day. We look forward to seeing you again . Best wishes Liz and Alison"

Mandy Childs reviewed: Needle Felting course with FURZIE at Pirzwell Workshop, Cullompton, Devon

"I’ve just spent the day on a barge in Gloucester Dock learning felting. It was brilliant. Michelle is a fabulous teacher and really fun. We had a short practice and then got straight on to our projects. We all chose hares but Michelle is happy for people to choose anything they wish. It’s very therapeutic and the day flew by. For me a course is in large part made by the person running it and Michelle gets a 10 out of 10. Great value and highly recommend."

Kate Lewis reviewed: You Will be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: INK

"This is a fantastic book, which combined with the pen and ink set I have also bought, will inspire and move me to follow the steps. It is so well designed and very funky. I'll love it and certainly it's a lovely gift for any up and coming inksters. It also came with a beautiful postcard and a handwritten note of encouragement from the author and creator Jake Spicer which was a nice personal touch."

Abbey Hollands reviewed: A day of drawing with line and wire in Hampshire.

"What a lovely day, exceeded my expectations. Excellent teaching with a smile."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Abbey, Thank so much for taking the time to review your day - it’s much appreciated. We’re really pleased that you enjoyed your day and it was good fun working with you. Happy drawing and hope to see you again. Best wishes Alison"

Karen Brown reviewed: Make your own leather dog collar and lead

"My best friend and I have just returned from a great trip to Hebden Bridge to make our dog collars and leads. We LOVED the course and Catherine was a fabulous, patient tutor. We have come away with very professional leads and collars and are thrilled. Don’t hesitate book the course today!"

Catherine Edwards Leather responded:

"Thank you so much! What a lovely review, you were lovely students!"

Jane Pooley reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Attended my first course with Judith yesterday. I had received a starter kit for Christmas and needed some hands on support. Had a fab day, lovely light workroom, excellent instructions and equipment and she even washes our kit as we go along! I will be back for more x"

Chris reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A thoroughly enjoyable day, thank you. Your teaching and encouragement could not have been better. You were so generous in sharing your ideas and instructions very clear. I had not touched a sewing machine for years and set out just to have a fun day, but it has been more than that. I have learned a completely new skill and now feel confident enough to continue to make textile art on my own. I have already raided local charity shops and started a second piece on my own!!"

Lisa reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"What a fabulous day, it started with a wonderful welcome and continued from there. Jill was an excellent teacher and I learnt so much, making two pieces. They had prepared delicious lunch and were incredible hosts. I had a great day, totally recommend it."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Lisa, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your day with us and you felt looked after. Your pieces looked fabulous too. Regards John and Jill."

Elaine & William Portch reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"We had a thoroughly enjoyable day carving our spoons. Nick began the course by talking 'trees'! We were given good tuition in how to use the tools safely and effectively and were guided through the stages of creating our own spoons. Fantastic hospitality copious tea and homemade cake and scones! Thank you to you both."

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

"What a great day - would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone. We had a lot of fun, learned some new skills and came away with a lovely reminder. Thanks Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Esther ;-) It's rare that anyone has created a sculpture in the way I've developed, so it's great fun showing everyone what they can do with that sequence of processes. Well done on your lovely hare ;-) Jo x"

Marie and Tom reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"We had such a fun time! Dave is very passionate and such a good teacher. We need more people like Dace in this world. Thanks for everything. :)"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Hi Marie, Many thanks for your review. It was great to meet you both and a pleasure to teach you. Happy carving!"