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angel reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"I had a lovely time with a great teacher who explained and demonstrated everything very well. I made a pot on the wheeI and will be returning to decorate soon. I would definitely recommend it."

PoppyRose responded:

"Hi Angel, many thanks for your review, greatly appreciated! I look forward to seeing your finished pot. Thank you for supporting my business. Best wishes, Louise"

luke ball reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"The course was fun and engaging. Great way to experience and try pottery for the first time. I would recommend this to other people and would love to come back again"

PoppyRose responded:

"Hi Luke, thank you for your review, very much appreciated! I am really happy you have enjoyed your pottery experience. Thanks again, Louise"

Annette Booth reviewed: Create Tiny Wire & Paper Bird Sculptures in Derbyshire

"Had a really enjoyable day with Liz Got the bug now to make wire birds etc Liz was very patient and most helpful The work space was wonderful Would thoroughly recommend"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Thank you for taking time to review your day and really pleased you had an enjoyable and productive experience. Hope you make a whole flock of wire birds. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Clara Anderson reviewed: Holiday ceramic sculpture workshop for children 8+ (and adults)

"My 11 year old son attended the February 2019 half term 2 day (mornings) sculpting course. He was a complete beginner and really enjoyed his first experience of working with clay and over the 2 days sculpted a cheetah, with which he is delighted! Beatrice was very approachable and the whole group clearly had a fun, and very productive , time! Clara, Oxford, February 2019."

Viridiana reviewed: Adult pottery classes (hand building) at Terra Mia UK

"I had both beginner and intermediate lessons with Alba and she is an incredible teacher! She has great technical knowledge, wonderful teaching skills, endless patience and bags of positive energy. Thanks to her, I have unlocked my potential as an artist and produced work I’m very proud of. Thanks Alba."

Laura reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Had a brilliant time having a go at pottery with Chris. He is a great teacher and was even happy to post the pots we made to us after they had been through the kiln I’ve already recommended the workshop to friends Thanks"

Albert reviewed: One-to-One Jewellery making course including wire work (beginners)

"I had the best day ever! I went to Jolene with my fiancee to make our wedding rings - if I'm honest, I was a little nervous about it before going, having not made any jewellery before and it being quite an important one! But Jolene made me feel completely at ease, guiding me through all stages, in her amazing, cute, quirky studio and the end result was Amazing!! I couldn't be more happy with the ring and with how the day went - it was so relaxed, fun, special and I'd love to go again. Can't recommend Jolene highly enough!!"

Steven reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Thanks for a really great day and lovely refreshments. It was a fun learning experience and I came away with a fantastic wooden bowl and for my first attempt I couldn't have done it without your help!"

Ursula Krenik reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day - Anvil Forge

"Bought this as a Christmas present for my son....as he said “Best day ever”. Such a good experience and he learnt so much. Great atmosphere and fun. Produced a poker and knife to be very proud of. Can’t wait to do a more in-depth course next time...."

Lois reviewed: Jewellery Taster Course (4 Evenings or Saturday Mornings) At Studio Budgie Galore, Sheffield

"I would highly recommend this course :) Jules and Daisy were fantastic and made it a really enjoyable experience! I have gained a good foundation of skills to be able to make a few things at home as well as going on to complete further courses. Great studio and handy location. Thanks a lot!"

Stephen Lasslett reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"What a great day ,directions are clear and easy to follow.Spike made me feel very welcome at his forge and is very easy to talk to. After a coffee followed by a saftey talk, then started with the knife making,spike is a very good teacher of his craft,and shares his knowledge and skills with you, he shows you each process and talks you through each stage and explains why it is done that way . I started the day unsure if i could achieve what i wanted ,before i knew it the day was over and i am now the proud owner of a great little knife made by myself,all thanks to Spike. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in knife making, hopefully i will be taking another course with him later in the year ."

Victoria Theobald reviewed: The Annie Sloan complete chair makeover Workshop at La Di Da Interiors

"Learnt a lot in a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere. Would definitely recommend"

La Di Da Interiors & Gifts responded:

"Thank you for your review"

Nicki Moss reviewed: Stained glass for all at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I recently did a 2 day stained glass workshop tutored by Steph Brown. It was a wonderful experience and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the basic techniques for stained glass projects. Steph is an excellent tutor and has amazing patience (which she certainly needed with me!) Her gentle approach gives you the confidence to learn , and I was able to produce a panel that I'm really proud of and can't wait to do more. The course is based in a lovely setting and we all got well looked after with drinks, lunch and sweets! As you go through the course, you realise what good value for money it is, and as there is only 4 of you, you get lots of individual attention. Thanks again, Steph ( and Jenny)."

Emma reviewed: Turn a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe

"A highly rewarding and relaxing afternoon. Just the right level of challenge and a finished product to be proud of. Steve's directions and support throughout the session were patient and clear. patient A great course and excellent value for money"

Anne Jury reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"I made a gorgeous top quality grey tote bag with Georgie's superb guidance a couple of weeks ago. Her calm, reassuring manner made for a relaxing, in the totally absorbed for 6 hours kind of way, day where I also met some amazing women. I love my bag and will definitely do another day. I can't recommend it enough for anyone who's 'crafty' enough to have a go at anything. I think both experienced sewers and beginners would both enjoy this day."

Lucy Barclay reviewed: Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

"I have just spent a long weekend making box cushions at Peak Upholstery and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I only wish lived nearer so I could go there regularly as I now have many projects in mind I would like to do. I am a full time wheelchair user and had no problems; the access is flat and there was plenty of room as there were only four of us. (All of whom were very kind and helpful to me). Angie is an excellent and knowledgeable teacher. She was fun to work with and plied us with delicious cakes and biscuits - I can't wait to go back."

Cathy Pink reviewed: Natural Vegan Cold Process Soap Making

"I really enjoyed the Green Fig course with Lily, who really knows a lot about soap making! I enjoyed learning how people made soap in the past as well as the chemistry behind it. I had great fun with combining colours and smells and who knew there were so many ways to decorate soap? Lily is full of ideas for different techniques and I’m loving seeing pictures of how each of the bars have turned out, so different, so tasty looking! I’d definitely like to do the advanced course and try different combinations and techniques, I’m hooked."

Wendy Carruthers reviewed: Felt Making Pictures -Introduction

"Loved the course and its content and the studio is fabulous. Can highly recommend to everyone . I cant wait to go back and do more."

Emma Maraio reviewed: Natural Vegan Cold Process Soap Making

"I attended a course with Lily from the Green Fig Soap Studio and I loved it!! She is so knowledgeable and making soap with her was great fun! I got to take home soap that I made myself, which is great, and I will definitely be looking at going to the advanced class in the future. I cant recommend enough!!"

Green Fig Soap Studio responded:

"Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself, Emma! Thanks for coming :)"

Divya reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my beginner's course. Tejal is very accommodating and ensured i was comfortable throughout the course. she is very knowledgeable and inspiring. I loved working in her studio and would love to come back again for more advanced course."

Chloe reviewed: Jewellery Taster Course (4 Evenings or Saturday Mornings) At Studio Budgie Galore, Sheffield

"I really enjoyed the 4 week taster course, Jules and Daisy were amazing and so knowledgable. Feel like I learnt a lot that I can take away to start making my own bits at home. The studio was great too, fab location!"

Judith reviewed: Copper bowl one day workshop

"I just loved this copper bowl workshop! Melissa was a very good teacher and the small class size meant plenty of one to one time if needed. It was very satisfying to leave at the end of the day with two beautiful copper bowls - I haven't stopped making them since! :-) I would definitely recommend this workshop."

Anne Crook reviewed: Holiday ceramic sculpture workshop for children 8+ (and adults)

"My son has now attended two of Beatrice's holiday workshops and he has thoroughly enjoyed the experience; he has particularly liked the freedom he's been given to choose the subjects for his sculptures and it is clear he's learnt a lot from Beatrice in a really short space of time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these workshops and in fact I very much hope to be able to attend one myself at some point in the future!"

Sculpture Workshops Oxford responded:

"Dear Anne, Many thanks for that wonderful review!!"

Sam Walsh reviewed: One Day Pottery Throwing Course, including lunch - Hampshire

"Loved it! Jack is a great teacher and he strikes that perfect balance of guiding you when needed whilst you work at your own pace. It is possible to make several pieces over the course of the day so plenty of opportunity for that masterpiece! Lunch was very tasty with locally sourced products & any dietary requirements are catered for. All together a great introduction to throwing in a warm and relaxing environment, I would not hesitate to recommend it."

Kate reviewed: Intensive beginners silver jewellery weekend

"Lucy is an excellent teacher; patient and very knowledgeable. I had a fantastic weekend learning many skills in jewellery making and as a complete novice, I am amazed at what we achieved in just a weekend. I have several beautiful pieces of jewellery to add to my collection, which are so special as I made them myself. Everyone on the course was lovely, the studio was great and the lunch and homemade cakes provided were superb. I'm so pleased I attended this course and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone with an interest in silver jewellery making."