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Maggie Proctor reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"A very interesting and enjoyable day learning and practicing new skills. Martin is very welcoming and sensitive to individual needs. I was impressed by the range of materials he supplied and how much we achieved in a day!"

Steve Gardner reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Great course cannot wait to do part 2 learnt a lot and Richard a very friendly knowledgeable person about resin."

Tom Dale reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"This is a brilliant course. All four of us came away with our own spoons and with big smiles on our faces. David and Mike are the perfect mix of hands-on and hands-off, giving help where needed while always encouraging you to try the techniques and the tools yourself. I highly recommend the course!"

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much for your positive review, Tom. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you over the day and I do hope you’ll be able to continue to carve and continue to smile!"

Gina Saunders reviewed: Slow Stitch Kit- Lakeland Hues - UK Postage Only

"This is a great fabric package which includes lace, ribbons and embellishments. Well packaged and arrived quickly. Looking forward to starting a new project with my items."

Gina Saunders reviewed: Christmas Fabric Star Flower Decoration

"This fabric star looks great and i am excited to get started. Lyndsey was prompt in contacting me about fabric choices and my package arrived in a couple of days. The fabric is great and comes with clear instructions. A few more fabric choices would be nice. Looking forward to completing this project."

Crafting with Lyndsey responded:

"Thanks so much for your feedback. I hope you enjoy making your star flower. Best wishes Lyndsey"

Gina Saunders reviewed: Christmas Rag Wreath Kit

"This wreath looks great and i am excited to get started. Lyndsey was prompt in getting in touch about colour choices and my package arrived within a couple of days. The fabrics are lovely and come with clear instructions. More choice of fabrics would be nice."

Crafting with Lyndsey responded:

"Thanks so much for your feedback and your purchase. I hope you enjoy making your wreath. Best wishes Lyndsey"

Tina reviewed: Beginners Soap Making Course

"I really enjoyed my soap making course with Paula and would highly recommend it. Paula is clearly very passionate about making soap and passed on her extensive knowledge in a very comprehensive and engaging manner. The practical part of mixing your own ingredients was great fun and Paula also handed out very detailed notes, which give me the confidence to now start making my own soap at home. The lovely cream tea was a wonderful treat at the end of a thoroughly enjoyable day."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Tina, I hope you continue to enjoy soap making at home. Best of luck. Paula"

Carol reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"Have just finished making the sleeping cat kit with my friend. Cannot believe how different both the cats are even though we followed the video at the same time! They are great. Rebecca made a siamese cat and I made a version of Emma, my beautiful british blue. We both really enjoyed the whole process and would recommend the kit."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Carol ;-) Really glad you both enjoyed making your cats - I agree it's surprising how different the finished sculptures turn out even when you use the same materials and instructions. I often receive photos and am always amazed at the variety! Jo x"

Pennie Lunn reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I've just had the most fabulous craft weekend, learning the very basics of lacemaking under the careful supervision of the incredibly knowledgeable Tina, with technical input and plenty of cups of tea from her husband Stephen. There was so much to learn and take in, but Tina broke everything down into manageable chunks and made sure I understood each stage before moving on. I feel I have tried and understood enough in two days to have a good go at these techniques myself at home, knowing that I can book further sessions with Tina as my confidence, understanding and skill levels grow. I would recommend this course to anyone who is curious about making lace - the sense of achievement is huge. I'm hooked!"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Penni Thank you for taking the time to place a review on the website, on the Beginners workshop you have just attended. It was a great pleasure to meet and teach a student with so much enthusiasm for Bobbin lace. I am really looking forward to seeing your samples you make in order to practise the techniques we covered over the weekend. Best wishes Tina."

Bryan Smith reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Really enjoyed the beginners course with Richard. No question was to silly and he seemed to genuinely enjoy passing he's craft and knowledge on. Would highly recommend. Will almost certainly be booking the next course up."

Moira Richardson reviewed: Willow Plant Supports with Phil Bradley in the Yorkshire Dales

"The long journey to the venue was well worth it.The day was a Christmas present from my son for me and a friend.He took us up there,then he and his girlfriend went off to climb Ingleborough! We were warmly greeted by Rachel with a cup of tea.There were 7 of us on the course,all social distancing in place. Phil,the tutor was great and took us step by step in creating a wonderful willow garden support.The rapport was great,making the day instructive and fun The view from the venue is amazing.We were served with hot drinks and cookies all day long and had a wonderful home cooked lunch. A fabulous day which my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed and my garden support is ready for my sweet peas!"

Steve reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

"Richard is a wonderful teacher, he goes slow and builds up as you get comfortable! I really enjoyed the course he taught on epoxy resin tables."

Nick C reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Really enjoyable day out with my son - we both got the opportunity to try tools and techniques we'd never normally get to do, all with the patient and skillful support of the crew at the forge. That evening our freshly forged knives made cutting BBQ steak effortless. Will definitely recommend to friends."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Nick"

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

"Really enjoyable day out with my son - we both got the opportunity to try tools and techniques we'd never normally get to do, all with the patient and skillful support of the crew at the forge. That evening our freshly forged knives made cutting BBQ steak effortless. Will definitely recommend to friends."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Nick"

William Locke reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"This was a great course that my 22 year old son and I really enjoyed - lots of really useful instruction on the basics, from tree to (nearly) completed spoon. David and Mike were extremely helpful and friendly - showing us many useful techniques, but giving us plenty of hands-on experience too. The setting was perfect."

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Hi Bill, I’m so glad you and your son enjoyed the day. Despite the weather Mike and I had a great time tutoring you and it was gratifying to see your spoons emerge from a chunk of wood over the course of a day. I hope you feel inspired to continue carving and invest in a toolset to keep making shavings!"

Kay Wainman reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Thoroughly enjoyable day producing a willow sculpture heron under the expert and patient guidance of Kate. Totally thrilled with the result, exceeding my expectations of what I could produce. Would highly recommend!"

P. Lawson reviewed: Make at home - fused glass wild flower meadow kit

"I really enjoyed completing my piece of glass art. I have not done this kind of art before but it was a gift to complete from a family member and looks good displayed in my home. Thank you for the speedy return. P. Lawson"

Lesley reviewed: Birds on a Wire: Create tiny wire sculptures (Art in the Barn)

"What a lovely day. Very relaxed in a beautiful setting with great tuition and lovely projects. Everyone working to their own pace after the demonstrations and great instruction. Love all the things I made they’re all CUTE which I love. Thanks. Lesley"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Lesley , we really appreciate you taking the time to do us a review. It was lovely working with you and we are really pleased you had such a great day. Best wishes Alison and Liz"

Emma McHale reviewed: Silver Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"I recently attended the silver jewellery making course and had a brilliant time! I’m a complete novice but came armed with a number of overly intricate and ambitious designs... I was prepared not to be able to achieve anything like my drawings but Sandra showed how I could simplify the designs keeping the essence of the piece. We covered a number of techniques from cutting, shaping, soldering and finishing which Sandra explained as we went along and I came away with a copper heart pendant and my silver brooch. I’m really proud and amazed of what it was possible to achieve in just a few hours. This was a really rewarding experience and I would love to go back and do more!"

Jim Rowe reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"We throughly enjoyed our silver clay workshop. Rachel was very encouraging and supportive and made the day very relaxing and fun."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thanks so much Jim. And thank you for a great morning yesterday. All the best to you and your Mum. Rach ?"

Liz Heaton reviewed: Fused Glass workshops at Bere Alston, near Tavistock, Devon

"My daughter and I really enjoyed our day at Wendy’s lovely workshop. Although complete novices when we started, under Wendy’s patient guidance and tutoring, we were delighted at what we were able to achieve by the end of the day. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who has never worked with glass before. We look forward to seeing our finished pieces."

Emma Walder reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"The glassblowing was an amazing experience and I high recommend it to anyone. As it was a private class we got a lot of time to ask questions and practise different processes. Ricky was really lovely and it was a great learning experience - I would be keen to go back in the future."

Jess reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"Initially I was a little nervous attending this online workshop- but I really didn't have anything to feel nervous about. Claire is such a wonderful teacher, so kind and patient(and her lino jokes/puns are quality!) I had such a brilliant time learning new things. It really doesn't matter how much or how little you know about lino printing because Claire's attentive guidance will fill you with the confidence you need to carve away peacefully and joyfully. Everyone who attended the online workshop produced such beautiful work and this was partly down to Claire's amazing teaching method. I cannot thank you enough for a delightful afternoon Claire, and rest of the Zoom gang. I really do hope to attend another workshop with you in the near future."

Geraldine Ormonde reviewed: Beekeeping Experience Day

"I was lucky enough to be bought a one day, introduction to painting in oils with Sue. Firstly, directions were great and she was easy to find. A warm welcome was then followed by a wonderful day immersed in the application of oils, mixing colours, applying to canvas using the right brushes and all delivered in an easy going, encouraging manner. I learnt so much in just one day and came home with a completed painting, my first in oils. She is an excellent teacher, an inspiration to all new aspiring artists. Highly recommended, the perfect introduction and I shall be returning for more!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Hi Geraldine, thank you for the lovely comments. I look forward to seeing you again soon!!. Sue"

Lisa reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I had a lovely day at Martin's fused glass workshop. He was very knowledgeable about his craft and showed us several different styles of glass art that we could create. After explaining the processes, we were able to select from a wide range of colours and glasses to make our own unique creations under his guidance. I had sufficient time to make a set of coasters, a bowl and a hanging piece of wall art. A thoroughly enjoyable day in a wonderful location. Would definitely recommend as relaxed introduction to glass art."