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Lindsay williams reviewed: Landscape oil painting

"Enjoyed my two day oil paint course with Laura at the lovely Ferrers Art Centre. Laura gives a brief overview then allows students to delve into the work themselves. All materials are provided and I thought the course price very reasonable. Lovely cafe and deli on site so a very pleasant experience and place to paint."

Laura Donaldson responded:

"Thanks Lindsay. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the course. It was a lovely couple of days in the studio and I look forward to welcoming you back. "

Kim S reviewed: Chocolate Discovery Day - Workshop 1 - A Beginners Guide

"I had a fantastic day on this course. Margaret was so lovely, answered all our questions and made the day fun as well as informative. I’m looking forward to putting my new skills into practice. I highly recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn more about chocolate making. "

Confetti Chocolates responded:

"Hi Kim, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host your party for the day and I am so pleased that you will continue with your chocolate making adventures."

Heather reviewed: Powertex Gnome Workshop

"Did the gnome making workshop today.. I was so pleased with the end result. Jan is such a good tutor, patient, informative, and is so encouraging, it doesn't matter if you have previous knowledge of powertex or not, she takes you through step by step. She is also an excellent host, keeping us supplied with tea, and treats. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed it ( and the company) Would highly recommend."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Heather, I appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet you, and assist you in making your cute gnome. The texture you created worked really well. What I forgot to mention was, give his nose a couple of coats of Varnish if he's going outside in 3 weeks. Hope to see you again at some point. Very best wishes Jan "

Tom reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"This was an excellent course which I thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot from. It was well structured, starting with all the safety issues, going on to the setting up of a piece on the lathe and then looking at the various techniques of using chisels. Paul is a good communicator and explains things in a clear way. During the practical work he kept a close eye on each participant, giving advice and tips the whole time. "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Tom. I'm glad you found the day useful."

Julie reviewed: Craft Workshop for adults - Rope Basket

"My friend and I have just completed this workshop with Corinne and had a lovely afternoon. I was a bit worried it would be difficult but Corinne explained so well that I was amazed how easy it was. We enjoyed chatting, tea and cakes while making our baskets and Corrine gave us all the materials needed to complete our baskets at home. Really enjoyed the afternoon and will definitely book more workshops with Corinne. "

Craft n Make responded:

"Thank you so much Julie, for attending the workshop and being such good company. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you again at future workshops. "

Alastair reviewed: Taming the Wild Yeasts – Make your own Sourdough Bread

"I made sourdough, came away with a sourdough starter and baked a loaf once I got home.. pretty successful sourdough course! Super tuition. Enjoyed the group setting, cheers."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us today and for your review. We're delighted that you enjoyed this course and hope to see you again soon. Mara"

Mandy shaw reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"Excellent day. Alison makes you feel so welcome and the farm and countryside environment gives you the opportunity to switch off from your normal busy life and focus on self. Just love these days and will look forward to doing another "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Mandy, It was great to work with you again and spend the day exploring this exciting technique. I am looking forward to seeing the finished piece ! All the best Alison"

Mandy shaw reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"I have now done two of Alison’s batik art days and they leave you feeling motivated that anyone can create art no matter what skills you have. Lovely welcoming farm where you can lose yourself for a day with other similar minded people "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Mandy, Thank you for your kind feedback, it was great to share my knowledge with you all. A lovely group of makers and some beautiful results, it is always interesting to see the diverse range of outcomes. Please do feel free to get in touch if you need any more help and advice. Happy painting ! Best wishes Alison"

Claire reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Really enjoyed this course. Learnt a lot, had a lovely time with great women and Karen was a very good teacher. Came away with a beautiful lampshade. Don’t know what more you could want. Will definitely do another course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Claire It was lovely to meet you and your lampshade was amazing! Hope to see you again sometime. Karen"

Lawrence reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a brilliant way to spend a day !!!!! We are all used to spending our leisure time watching sport , films and many other interests. Most of them are quickly memories after the event but this day is special, YOU get to make something that will remind you of the enjoyment , and it is enjoyable believe me. Ade and Andy are class acts at helping everyone achieve a result , learn a new skill ( a bit of one) and have a few laughs. You will also be treated to some special cakes made by Debbie. A wonderful day , "I will be back" as Arnie would say."

Dawn Peet reviewed: Mosaic day workshop- Learn mosaic techniques with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin - South Yorkshire.

"Another wonderful day at Coralie's Mosaic Workshop. All the materials you could possibly want together with Coralie's gentle expert guidance and endless supplies of good coffee and cookies. Totally absorbing and I took home another completed piece - " a night time landscape with trees and a full moon" . Thankyou, I'll be returning for another day later in the year"

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thank you Dawn, it was great to see you again. Another beautiful piece, well done. I really enjoyed the day too, it was calm and productive. Xx"

Karen Slater reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"A great course. Learned about different resins and the choice of materials, I chose pinecones as they gave such an interesting finish. I used the resin block for a knife handle (the knife course was the following week). But as a stand alone artwork they are truly unique. Great course just at the right pace. Dave is a great tutor professional, knowledgeable and very patient, was a real pleasure. I thoroughly recommend this course. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your lovely review Karen, very kind of you thank you so much. You cast a stunning block that looks incredible on the knife, excellent job!! So glad you enjoyed the course it was an absolute pleasure having you in the workshop"

Trish and Richard reviewed: Spoon carving in the woods

"This was a wonderfully calm, relaxing and mindful few hours in the woods near Reading. Amazingly patient teacher - Suz - who was very good at explaining, and helpful when needed. Hot chocolate made on open fire, beautiful bluebell woods and a variety of birds singing in the trees. Spoon has to be left a few days before sanding as it is green wood, so looking forward to the next stage. We (my husband and I) enjoyed the whole process and we left with another piece of wood to make our next spoon. Give it a go - great fun, and very mindful experience. Thank you Suz."

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you Trish and Richard!"

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

"I've attended several fused glass workshops put on by Martin and the quality has never diminished. Martin is an excellent tutor and the workshops are always fun and always a challenge -a most enjoyable day, thank you Martin"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Vicky Jackson reviewed: Thatching for beginners with South West Thatching

"I had a fabulous day. I learned so much. Excellent! Vi"

South West Thatching responded:

"Thank you so much "

Claire chapman reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"What a fabulous day from start to finish. Viv was so lovely and incredibly patient all day, a great relaxed environment. Communication was great from booking to the day. I bought this experience for my sister's birthday gift and was just perfect 👌 would highly recommend this course for a day to remember and lovely jewellery to keep. Easy parking and some great places to eat in the area. The cafe beneath the venue was fab too 👌 "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review! You were both lovely company and I had a super sweet day - amazed by your calm approach to everything, red rosettes all around 😁 - your rings turned out fabulous, they will hold great memories for the future 😊"

Sarah and Les reviewed: Stained glass one day course for beginners: for two people

"Emma’s teaching was very thorough and methodical, building up our beginner skills so that we were able to come home with two wonderful pieces of stained glass. It was great to just be the two of us, and to work with someone with masses of experience who guided us skillfully throughout the day. We were both thrilled with the experience."

Fiona reviewed: Willow Plant Supports

"Great day, good pace learning, well equipped "

Windrush Willow responded:

"Many thanks - glad you had a good day. Regards. Richard"

Richard Hudson reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"I have done a number of short, skill based courses in my time. Dry stone walling, hedge laying, etc. This is the best course I have been on in ages! Just the right mix of instruction and then ample space, with help where needed, to get stuck in bashing some hot metal. Great day, lovely people and plenty of delicious food (who knew blacksmiths ate so well!) A must for anyone wanting to try out blacksmithing."

Alex Bainbridge reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely fantastic day with Adrian and his crew, hospitality was very welcoming and the end results that we got to produce were fantastic "

Beth reviewed: Printing with Leaves in Mells

"This was a brilliant course and completely unique to anything I’ve tried before. It didn’t feel too complicated but with impressive results. There was plenty of material to go around. Our group of 4 felt a good number to have time to try the technique on the heat press. Really enjoyable. Mells Walled garden is beautiful and a lovely spot for the lunch break. Thanks. "

Clare Walsh Design responded:

"Thankyou so much Beth , I’m so happy you enjoyed the workshop and Mells garden ."

Sally, Jane and Mel reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Booked this course with two friends. We had a fantastic time. Siobhan explained what we need to do in clear and simple terms. She was quick to come and help us individually when we had issues. Great choice of yarns, and cookies and cake! We all loved our final wall hangings. Would highly recommend"

N Perry reviewed: Morning Creative Weaving 2 hour Taster Workshop - flexible timing

"A very enjoyable and informative morning."

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thank you. It was lovely to see two friends weaving together. "

Neil reviewed: Willow Plant Supports

"Excellent course. Well taught by Richard in a relaxed atmosphere at just the right pace. 'Therapeutic' working with the willow, creating something both functional yet unique. (Enjoyed too the little snippets about willow and its use through history.) Recommended! "

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Neil, Thank you for your review, definitely going to borrow your design for the partitions. Regards Richard "

Hugh reviewed: Experience, make and take the pen of your choice: 1-2-1 workshop

"Duncs thank you for a great morning, it was really comfortable and enjoyable to be with you and make a pen."

Duncs Wood Turning responded:

"Hugh, Thank you, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it and I think that you selected and made a fabulous pen. I hope this gives you years of pleasure. Duncs. "