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Julie Gardner reviewed: Lino Printing on Fabric Day with Oxford Linocut Workshops - Fabric Printing

"Amazing lino cutting workshop, thank you! I learnt so much in one day and have been inspired to do lots more printing in the future I hope. Brilliant tips and advice throughout the day and just the right amount of teaching and lone working. Lovely setting too with lots of inspiration in the workshop and chickens wandering around outside. Thank you Claire, I may come back another time for more!"

Pete Goddard reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"This course was excellent. The instructors and the volunteer members of the Lancashire DSWA,made for a relaxed,informative and good humoured couple of days. Well worth the money,recommend it to anyone."

Linda Morecroft reviewed: Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

"A therapeutic day making a nuno scarf with Cathy's excellent help. Cathy and her husband are excellent hosts; they made my day so special in their beautiful workshop and garden. Plus a wonderful al fresco lunch."

phil Robert moss reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"We had a great day making spoons at the wood yesterday. Mark was a terrific host. Very patient and accommodating. Jill was lovely too and makes a great cake. Thoroughly enjoyed the day."

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Hi Phil Thank you for the review. Glad you had a great day. Shame about the weather but I guess you can't have everything... ATB Mark and Cristina"

Julie Tayleure reviewed: Natural soap and skincare workshop

"What a fantastic day! I have been waiting so long to attend the skin care and soap making work shop, having been given a gift voucher from my children back in 2020. Due to the pandemic I have only recently felt able attend, but Nic has been incredibly patient and obliging allowing me to wait until now. And it was so worth the wait! I was immediately made to feel welcome by Nic and Ben. Very comfortable surroundings and plenty of tea and biscuits! It was soon very evident that Nic and Ben were very knowledgeable and passionate about their business and very generous in sharing this with us. A perfect balance of interesting theory and plenty of hands on opportunities, resulting a whole shoe box full of personally made goodies to bring home- balm bars, bath truffles whipped body butter and soap. I felt by the end of the day that I had been visiting friends. Thank you Nic and Ben."

Boo Cottage Botanicals responded:

"Hi Julie, So lovely to finally meet you! Thanks so much for the wonderful review :) we really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy using all of your handmade goodies and hopefully see you again, it was such a relaxed day for us too! Nic & Ben"

Susan Kennedy reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Stuart and cannot rate it highly enough. I arrived, armed with a love of wood but knowing nothing about wood turning and left with some knowledge and with two beautiful pieces. Stuart is a very talented man and a very good, patient teacher."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Hi Susan, Glad you enjoyed your day. Thats one off your bucket list. All the best. Stuart."

Sarah New reviewed: Natural soap and skincare workshop

"A fantastic workshop and great value. We had a choice of what products we wanted to make in the morning. The soap making in the afternoon was fascinating and I enjoyed the process as well as the end product, we were able to take home all that we had made with instructions of what to do with our soap. I cannot recommend it more highly. Nic and Ben are a great team and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. I will be recommending this to my family and friends. It is also in a beautiful part of the country."

Boo Cottage Botanicals responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed it, as you say it was such a relaxed day for us too! See you soon, Nic & Ben"

Andre Hundley reviewed: Router day, how to safely use and maintain a router

"I had been meaning to purchase a router for some time but despite watching numerous YouTube tutorials, felt that I really needed hands on tuition to give me the confidence to use it. The router course was excellent with just the right balance of theory and practical and I can only say that I came away delighted. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone thinking of purchasing a router for the first time, regardless of your woodworking skills."

Carys Palmer reviewed: Marvellous Mosaic one day workshop

"This is the third time I have been on one of Lindsey's courses and as ever it was a wonderful and relaxing experience. She is such a good teacher and very inspirational. I am always amazed at how easy and so very achievable Lindsey makes it all feel. I am definitely hooked on mosaics now and even daring to do some small projects on my own, but I will definitely come again and would love to do a longer course to try a more challenging project. Thank you Lindsey for yet another great class."

Lindsey Kennedy Portfolio responded:

"You are very welcome, Carys. It was lovely to see you again and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your third session with me! I will certainly think about a two-day longer course for 2020 so that people can try more advanced pieces of work. Watch this space! Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated."

Oswald reviewed: Forge a Knife- Blacksmithing and Knifemaking Experience Day

"Had an awesome day at Kerr forge! 100% worth the time and money. As a nerd, the best part was to finally find a real-life use-case for high school chemistry."

David Norwood reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"As a disabled user I foubd the course teacher Richard very understanding arrange a stool so I could sit during the whole course, he was also well versed in resin problems and how to avoid wasting any extra resin left over, ways to avoid cross over of colours and how to calculate amount of resin needed, also none mathematical methods of working out the amount needed, thus enable person who are not great at maths a easy way of working out what you need, also useful suppliers and ongoing help from a company who supplies resin, he also run the course in a Covid19 friendly environment with space for all to avoid to much contact, I.E. less than on a bus or train."

Rachel reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"Such and great course and I couldn’t recommend it enough! I went to the course with no candle making experience and left feeling confident to start experimenting on my own. Jo is fantastic! She shared all her invaluable knowledge and is a great teacher. Her workshop is lovely and a great setting for the course."

Julia reviewed: Glass Fusing Taster Day in Ware, Hertfordshire

"I had the most fantastic day creating my dish, I learnt so much and it was such a lovely experience. Jane was patient, kind and guided me through my creation. It was relaxing and time for me to get creative! Thank you I will be back!"

A Touch of Glass responded:

"Hi Julia, so glad you enjoyed your day! It's always a joy when someone enjoys their course so much, and is so happy with their piece. Look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best wishes, Jane"

Joanna reviewed: Pewter Casting - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"We've had such a lovely a lovely time, both myself and my children loved it. Really well run with just the right amount of help and support. Thanks so much, hope we can do another course in the future."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely comments and taking the time to do a review. It was lovely to meet you and you all did so well! All the very best. Rach"

Sharon reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Had a great day with John. A wonderful setting and John provided excellent instruction. Highly recommended."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that Sharon. Always a pleasure passing on my knowledge of stone carving. Had a great day myself. Hopefully see you again to create another fabulous sculpture. Take care John."

Sam Cheesman reviewed: Birch Bark Container Workshop

"We had a great day learning how to make bark canisters in Wimborne. The tutor was great - patient and passionate about his craft. Thank you for a lovely day."

Fazey Woodcraft responded:

"Thanks Sam! Hope to see you again!"

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

"I would really recomend this course for anyone interested in wood turning. Simon was such a great teacher and so knowledgeable. It was a great introduction and it was wonderful to be able to make something lovely by the end of the day. It left me wanting to do more. Thank you sinon and louise for the day and for being so welcoming!"

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

"Hi Molly, Thank you for a lovely review and we're really glad you enjoyed your day. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any more help or information. - Simon & Louise"

Carol bonfield reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"My 3rd course with Barbara and as enjoyable and informative as ever. I had never done batik before and Barbara was very helpful every step of the way but knowing when to step in without taking over. I will be back to try the advanced course. Loved it!"

Sara Mckillop reviewed: ZZZ Silver and Copper Stacking Rings Workshop, South Devon.

"Really well run course, everyone produced fantastic quality items. Lots of individual support where needed. Clear instructions. Friendly, too. Can’t wait to make more jewellery with you!"

Bigbury Mint responded:

"Great review! Glad you had a super time, we look forward to seeing you again in the future! :)"

Gilly Haines reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Loved today’s batik course!!! Lovely being out in the garden in the marquee in the rain!!! ?? Learned a lot from Barbara!!! Really pleased with what I’ve done and will definitely be coming back for more! Barbara is a very calm relaxed tutor and very helpful !!!"

Karen Smith reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Fabulous day very relaxed, informative, learnt a new skill batik with hot wax. Barbara is very helpful and attentive. Great cake too! Plenty of time to experiment and gain confidence in this technique, well paced course feel I’ve learnt a new skill …. Thank you! Will be back."

Lizzy reviewed: Beginners Get to Grips With Your Sewing Machine

"I attended a one-to-one tutorial with Janet to get to grips with my sewing machine that has been left untouched for years!!! Janet was so welcoming and I immediately felt at ease. She talked me through all the basics of setting up, different stitches and footers and gave lots of useful advice for future projects I have in mind. I was so nervous and full of self doubt prior to the tutorial but Janet has now given me the knowledge and confidence to have a go and keep going! Added bonus that we had a good laugh too! 100% recommend. Thank you Janet X"

Anthony Broad reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"A great back to basics hands on course. Bob is a highly skilled Blacksmith and guided me patiently through all the stages. I was so pleased with the things i made. Don't expect any frills or modern touches, this is a grass roots, down to earth Blacksmithing workshop with a coke fired furnace. Exactly what i wanted."

Tania reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Thia was the most amazing morning. Angie is so lovely and Steve and Chris are the most amazing, knowledgeable, supportive and patient teachers. This was something ive wanted to do for a long time and it didn't disappoint! It really was brilliant, thank you so much!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Tania, and choosing us to do a glass course with we are always pleased one soneone enjoys our courses as much as you have. It was a pleasure to meet you. Angie, Steve and Chris"

Jane Jackson reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I attended my 2nd course with John Davey a few weeks ago at the idyllic setting overlooking Portland Harbour. He is such a good tutor and I've been delighted with how my relief sculptures turned out. His passion for stone carving is infectious."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks Jane its great to have another happy Student. Shouldn't really be teaching you too many skills! You could become a future stone carving competitor. Really glad you enjoyed yourself. Take care and keep chipping. John."