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Shelley Morgan reviewed: One day stained glass course

"Cheryl is wonderful. She has made some beautiful stained glass windows for my porch doors and a fabulous window above with our house number. She was incredibly patient and gave great advice on the design and made sure that the finished piece fitted with the age and style of the house. I am absolutely delighted with the end result."

Mary McNeil reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"I don’t view myself as particularly creative so it was with a bit of trepidation I signed up for one of Jo’s classes. I shouldn’t have worried! Jo was so warm and welcoming and set before us the most beautiful array of coloured wool. She explained the process clearly and we all set to work creating our own feltings. We all had a great time, chatting and felting. There was a lovely warm atmosphere and I ended my session feeling relaxed and rather pleased with what I had made. Which Jo framed for me, it looked really professional."

Anne reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"A most inspiring introductory course to pyrography. The 2 hour session made me feel confident that I would like to continue and develop this new hobby. I am now looking forward to getting my own pyrography pen and practising my new found skills at home. It was a very pleasant afternoon in a very pleasant environment and Jane is a very friendly and helpful instructor. The tea and cake was also much appreciated. Thank you very much Jane."

Anna Hayne reviewed: Improvers crochet workshop ~ crochet mandala frame with Made in Winchester

"Excellent course. Becca was very patient and gave clear and concise instructions at all times. She moved around the class and gave one to one guidance when needed. I had done some crochet before and was able to produce a mandala - and have gone on to do two more! Would highly recommend."

Made in Winchester responded:

"Thank you Anna, great to hear you are making more Mandalas!"

Anona Williams reviewed: Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

"I could not rate Kate’s courses more highly. The first one I did was a day course where I made the most wonderful ‘Green Man’ out of stone. My mum still has it in her garden and it receives many compliments! What I love about Kate’s tuition style is that she adapts to suit what you need to develop whilst providing more or less input depending on your ability and confidence level. My second course with Kate was a 3 day workshop and wow was that time well spent! I made a glorious stone shell that also sits in the garden and over time, the sculpture has only become more attractive and alive. These lessons were extremely supportive, inspiring and also fun! Kate creates a really relaxed atmosphere and the other attendees were also really lovely. Making something out of a piece of stone is extremely rewarding and it taught me a lot, as well as giving time for reflection. Funnily enough when you’re engrossed in a task, it’s as though there are less of life’s silly worries to bother you! I’ll definitely be coming back!"

The Stone Carving Studio responded:

"Thank you Anona, it was a pleasure to teach you!"

Geraldine Duffy reviewed: Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence and/or zoom courses with Gaynor Goffe

"I enjoyed an excellent day’s tuition from Gaynor. She is a highly skilled teacher and demonstrator which made learning calligraphy from scratch very accessible for me as a beginner."

Peter H reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I spent 2 hours with Jane this week, never having touched a pyrography pen before. I consider myself to have very little artistic ability but came away from Jane's course having done some work that I really liked. Jane was very friendly, helpful and supportive and, in 2 hours, raised my confidence in my ability to use a pyrography machine/pen. I had a thoroughly pleasant two hours and gained the confidence to believe that I could get much better with practice. Jane gave me advice on different pyrography tools and, having considered that advice and done my own research, I am going out to buy a pyrography set tomorrow. Jane said that pyrography is addictive and she is right; I can't wait to have another go! For anyone who, like me, doubts their own ability, Jane is the ideal tutor. Many thanks for a fun and instructive afternoon."

Myriam Kniveton reviewed: Weekly morning stone carving sessions in Somerset with Sculptor Kate Semple

"I strongly recommend Kate's courses to anyone who wants to try something new, learn new techniques and create something to be proud of. An amazing way to let off steam, relax (yes relax!) and make new friends. Kate is an experienced and fantastic teacher and she has the best biscuits ever!"

The Stone Carving Studio responded:

"Thanks Myriam. Any class with you in it is good fun!"

Marj Neson reviewed: Silver ring making - at your house!

"Really excellent afternoon workshop at my home for 7 of us. Tracey was professional, so pleasant and patient, that each of us achieved lovely silver rings to cherish. We were also able to purchase extra rings to stack, and commission pieces too. That's Christmas sorted! I would thoroughly recommend this as something different for a group of friends to do together, safe in the knowledge you will leave with a customised ring under Tracey's watchful eye."

Joy rudge reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"A brilliant morning! Thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Melissa is an excellent teacher."

Melissa’s Melting Pot responded:

"Thank you for your review Joy! It was a pleasure to teach you ladies, and I look forward to seeing you again for the glass fusing session. Melissa"

George S reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Really easy to book, extremely good advice given throughout the day, very clear instructions, and the course ran very smoothly."

Ben S reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Very easy to book! Very useful content and a stress free environment to learn and enjoy the art of welding. Allied Welding are doing a great job!!"

Richard N reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Very easy to book. Excellent and exactly what I needed. I have a small MIG and needed to know how to use it correctly. Really enjoyed the day and learned a lot."

Graham B reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Just right, didn't get bored but managed well. I had a great time and learned a lot! Thank you so much!"

Phil R reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Very simple to book. Starting with MMA got the basics going well. Really good day, nothing to improve on."

Ian B reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"My wife booked it for my birthday. Having never welded before in my life it was a perfect course and I could not ask for more."

David E reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Very easy to book, super course content and really enjoyed the day! How can you improve on perfect! Hard copy kept at premises."

Alison Keeling reviewed: Bespoke Interlined Curtains

"I have recently completed the bespoke Roman blind course and I am very pleased with what I have learnt to make. I had previously tried to learn from books, but failed miserably. I have since made a super blind on my own. I would certainly recommend this course to others who wish to learn to make blinds properly"

Paul R reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Very informative, from loading the machine to how it works as well as actually welding. This course covered everything and the instructor was on hand to help and guide."

Simon L reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Good balance between theory and practice. David does a good job of making a potentially intimidating subject less so!"

Karen Greenhalgh reviewed: Photography Days

"Have had an excellent, informative and varied day with Sue and Richard. They introduced me to the world of DSLR's, the potential of my camera, how to take photos of landscapes, moving objects and still life. And then how to improve and develop my photos using the software that is now available. The whole day was flexible, relaxed and very helpful. It gave me what I was looking for from this course. Thank you for all your helpful tips and patience."

Dina Harewood reviewed: Candle making workshops

"I really enjoyed the Candle Making Course with Angharad, she was really pleasant and made everyone feel comfortable. The course was made really understandable and it was so relaxed. Her workshop is perfect and is in a really relaxed setting within her home grounds which is amazing. Her homemade Quiche and soup were delicious,along with her husband's homemade bread. If you are looking for a nice relaxing day while making beautiful candles then I would definitely recommend that you chose this course, you won't be disappointed."

Janice M Carlyle reviewed: Mosaic pendants for beginners

"Absolutely brilliant mosaic pendant workshop this morning with Rachel. I thoroughly enjoyed making the 2 pendants and I think they look amazing! Rachel was really great at showing us what to do, making suggestions, and keeping us right. She was also really efficient at keeping in touch about all the arrangements for the workshop - always replying to my e-mails really quickly. Rachel is a very talented mosaic-maker herself and it was lovely to see the things she has made. I would 100% recommend this workshop - it is a fantastic way to spend a morning."

Lesley G reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"Just had a wonderful evening with friends working on a craft that is normally out of my comfort zone. However, Jane was a great teacher and I left with a completed project I was delighted with. Would definitely like to go again and learn more about this lovely craft. I highly recommend joining one of Jane's classes ."

D.J. Salmon reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"An instructive and interesting course. Dave was a patient teacher, and I ended up with something recognisable as a spoon."