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James Ormesher reviewed: Two person 'Have a Bash' at Blacksmithing course in Shropshire

"I had an absolutely great time. Good old hard yakka. Fantastic teacher, helpful and understanding offering guidance but allowing me independence to work the metal myself and create the designs I had in mind. Jack made me feel confident and capable and I was thrilled with what skills I was able to develop in such a short time. Thanks Jake......'bonza mate'!"

Hedge Ironworks responded:

"Thanks for the great review!! Was a pleasure to have my first international student in the forge!"

Susannah reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"Had a great day of glass blowing with Jon . Was fascinating seeing the whole process, from the liquid glass to adding colour at the alchemist's table! And no need to worry if you make mistakes. Jon will help you fix things and make sure you end up with some great pieces. A lovely location and tasty treats to keep you going help make it an excellent experience."

Lorraine England reviewed: Introduction to creative floorloom weaving

"Lovely relaxed studio which showcased the Saori looms well. Enjoyed the “taster” workshop and Janine’s relaxed/informative style of teaching. I would have liked the opportunity to have spent longer at the loom."

kay reviewed: Landscapes in Fleece

"I can't believe that I came out with a stag that looks like a stag!"

Dolores Matthews reviewed: Fused glass workshop - Plymouth

"Really glad I tried this workshop. The company was very nice and Sheena is most encouraging and helpful. Looking forward to seeing the end result!"

Joe Z reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"It was a cold morning when I turned up at Mark's workshop, and was greeted by a warm stove, cup of coffee and a really relaxed environment to learn in. From start to finish, Mark's enthusiasm and passion for the craft shone through. He was very patient and great at adapting the day to a varied skill set, speeding up and slowing down his teaching style for the areas that you may or may not know and focusing in on the areas which need more attention. I would highly recommend Mark to anybody who wants to take the time to learn, improve or otherwise just have a go at turning."

Amanda Rowe reviewed: Silver jewellery Pendant making workshop

"I attended a four hour workshop today and with lots of help managed to make a ring that I'm so proud of! Sarah was brilliant, welcoming and supportive and I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to make their own design of jewelry and learn some thing new, a really lovely day thank you!"

Tracy CHAPMAN reviewed: Tuffett Making Workshop (2 Days) with Bev Caleno, Old Bank Studios

"Excelllent workshop, all instructions given clearly and great supervision from Beverley. Nigel available to help with the assembling of the tuffet after the sewing has been done. And as always the wonderful home cooked lunch and copious amount of tea and coffee are really something to look forward to."

Lynda Hounsfield reviewed: Learn how to create classical and contemporary sculpture in clay

"This is a lovely light welcoming studio. Dean is a very accomplished sculptor and a great teacher. I thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to do some interesting and varied sculpture even if you have never done it before like myself. It is so relaxing and rewarding to create something with your hands"

Jayne Johnson reviewed: Wet felted bowls, vessels and vases

"I really enjoyed doing this. Kat delivered the class at a good pace, and in a fun way. Everyone created a lovely bowl, or vase, and I really want to do the course again - thank you Kat."

Dennis Kenny reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Tilford, Surrey

"An excellent day as a "Blacksmith", which had always been an ambition of mine to try, but I never had the courage until my wife gave me a birthday present of this days experience. Neil is a great teacher with an ability to get the most out of people. He is patient, encouraging, skillful and very supportive. Cannot recommend the day highly enough."

Jeremy Wyman reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"This was our twelfth course through Craft Courses.com and we were not disappointed. A very good day, and from our experience a top tier course. The tuition is excellent and the safety briefing at the start was probably the best we have experienced (we like to come back from our courses with all body parts intact, as we are often using tools we haven't used before). We were able to finish our chair / stool in the day, and that is a sign of a good tutor who takes you through steps in a smoothly. You are definitely doing the tasks yourself, so its all your own work but help is at hand when you get stuck or doing the more twiddly bits. We often find that each craft has its own language and tools that were carefully explained. This time the magnetic tack hammer was our favourite. Catering and lunch in particular was excellent."

Nicky reviewed: Beaded Snowflakes

"This was the first course we had been too and we will definitely be back. The class was well run and although we all had different levels of experience, everyone was allowed to at there own pace and help was always available when needed. We all came a way with a beautiful snowflake and kits to make more."

Gillian D Simpson reviewed: Wet felted bowls, vessels and vases

"I really enjoy Kat’s workshops. She is very knowledgable about her crafts & I was pleased with my colourful felted bowl. Kat also brings humour into her workshops which makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you"

Sarah Proos reviewed: Bespoke Interlined Curtains

"I covered three days with Janet, cushions, curtains and interline curtains. I've come away with fantastic knowledge and skills to make curtains for our new home. You come away also with instructions on how to make the cushions and curtains which will be a great help. Janet is a lovely woman, who I had the pleasure of spending time with. Thank you so much for 3 fantastic days."

Anon reviewed: Introduction to throwing | Weekend

"Just, really enjoyed it. Thank you."

Anon reviewed: Introduction to throwing | Weekend

"It was very enjoyable. I felt the input was very helpful. Thank you!"

Anon reviewed: Introduction to throwing | Weekend

"Very patient, personable, knowledgeable ‘young man’. Very competently passes on information – practical and otherwise"

Iain McDowall reviewed: Fine-furniture making course - floating shelf day course in Cheshire

"I found the course excellent. David is a very good and knowledgeable teacher. The one day course gave me more than just a floating shelf. It gave me an introduction to new woodworking skills and the confidence to develop them further."

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I'm reflecting on the tortoise and the hare. I have had two sessions recently where we have mulled over the design details of my work with some practice put in for good measure. Whilst the number of completed items may be small the devil has certainly been in the detail. If I had run ahead to complete pieces they would certainly not have turned out to be so magnificent as they have with Lucy's steady and collaborative approach with gentle questioning of my reasoning has made the difference between an average and a master class. With Lucy you have a grand master. I have already booked my next class."

Maxine Edwards reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery Course

"Really good course! Thoroughly enjoyed it! The teacher pitched the course at just the right level! I would recommend it!"

Tom Moriarty reviewed: All inclusive artisan baking weekend in Devon

"We had a fantastic weekend with Penny and Dragan - lots of fun, laughter, learning, great food and, of course, baking! I'm really excited to put what I've learnt into practice and for the first time feel really confident with sourdough and viennoiserie. For me being taught by actual people was so important - you just can't get the same feel for dough and breadmaking from books. I took the course while my wife stayed as a B&B guest - their cottage is very comfortable. We felt very much at home over the two days and really enjoyed Penny's wonderful cooking. Penny and Dragan are great teachers - they are knowledgeable, welcoming, patient and passionate, and I would highly recommend their courses to anyone who wants to take their baking to the next level."

Grace Simpson reviewed: Wreath Making with Amanda Thirlby

"Fantastic day! Amanda was a great tutor and provided us with a nice variety of options. We even had time to make a second piece! Would definitely recommend!"

Sue Williams reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"I had a fantastic day with Elaine , being a beginner Elaine was very patient and easy to understand her instruction , I would recommend these courses to anyone . I have now bought my own wheel and fleece to start at home after one days tuition . I have made a friend as well ."

Sally Gray reviewed: 💜 The Suffolk Silk Scarf Painting Workshops 💜 For FOUR People at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk ~ Fabulously Creative

"What a wonderful day. Set in a beautiful home in the Suffolk countryside, Ruth shows you lots of different techniques to enable you to make a beautiful silk scarf. The range of colours and effects is wonderful and everyone produced a lovely scarf to take home."