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Jessica and Tina reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Really brilliant day! Lovely setting, Jonathan was great, (very patient) tutor and we are so chuffed with our creations. We want to do it again. Thank you so much. Jessica and Tina"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"A big well done ladies - it was a good day! Glad you enjoyed it. Jonathan"

Sheila Wilson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Extremely enjoyable day. Given as a birthday present and couldn't have asked for anything better. Jonathan is very knowledgeable, helpful and easy going. Would recommend highly. Loved the rings and bracelet made. Thank you Sheila"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done Sheila - you made a good job with the jewellery making and it was a pleasure to meet you all. Thank you for the kind review. And thank you for letting me join in with the picnic! Jonathan"

Holly Wilson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Fantastic day that I couldn't recommend more highly. Great setting and decked out perfectly for the session. Jonathan is extremely friendly knowledgable and guides you through the jewellery making extremely well. I love the jewellery I have made and will be back. Holly"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Holly - you organised a great day with friends and family. I admire your determination! Well done Jonathan"

yvonne Cargill reviewed: Get to know your sewing machine - introductory course

"Sandie's classes are amazing! I went to her 'Get to know your sewing machine' class in August and learnt so much. I also attend her regular sewing class and cannot praise her highly enough. Sandie is always keen to teach us new skills and since joining last year I have altered clothes, made a child's dress as well as clothes for myself. Thank you Sandie for your patience and sharing your amazing knowledge, I love my sewing classes!"

Jean reviewed: Get to know your sewing machine - introductory course

"Sandie brings plenty of humour and lots knowledge to her classes. She inspires confidence and gives everyone the support they need to improve their skills to enable them to complete their chosen projects. Give it a go - you won’t regret it."

Hazel Fyffe reviewed: Get to know your sewing machine - introductory course

"As a total beginner, never used a sewing machine before in my life, I attended Sandies classes, i have never looked back, i now own both a sewing machine and overlocker, and have made a variety of things including tops, dresses,skirts,bags,quilts etc. Sandie is excellent at explaining all aspects of sewing with lots of patience and teaches you at your own pace. Classes are excellent. Highly recommend."

Gill Robinson reviewed: Needle felt landscapes workshop on Orkney, including lunch

"I am very to new needle felting and needed some guidance on technique and types of wool. Catherine was very patient and understanding and the tuition was excellent. Catherine was encouraging and really believed that I could create the picture that I wanted. WIth her help and support I have created a lovely picture which I will (hopefully) frame and display. I would recommend a workshop with Catherine and Arts A Flutter if you want to have a go at needle felting, or indeed any of the other craft courses which are offered."

Punum reviewed: Get to know your sewing machine - introductory course

"I have been attending Sandies evening classes for a while now and can honestly say this is the best I’ve been too. The atmosphere is amazing with everyone helping each other. Sandy is super helpful and always goes an extra mile to make you understand what you're doing."

Sandie’s Sewing Bee responded:

"Thankyou Punam. That skirt will be finished before you know it?"

Sunsun reviewed: Make and decorate a ceramic bowl in one session

"Absolutely loved this workshop. Having one afternoon being creative and chatting with people from everywhere in a nice open atmosphere is a really great experience. Plus I can pick the fired work up afterwards. The fire itself is full of magical. And living in this lovely expectation of a few weeks of a new piece made by myself is such a wonderful thing. So far I made a bowl and a cat cup from Josie's workshop. She is a wonderful teacher, a great listener, and a good friend of us now. Best thing is, drinking from a cup made by myself, even ordinary tea taste a million times better :)"

Marita reviewed: Hedgerow basketmaking holiday

"I'm really glad I came all the way from Germany to attend Jane's course: I had a wonderful time with everyone on the course and Jane was a great teacher."

Tracey Doyle reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"I have just done the candle making course today and I have to say WOW,absolutely loved it,Julie is not only professional and very knowledgeable about anything and everything that you need to know about candle making but is also lovely and fun to be around,couldn't ask for a better teacher,there were nothing she didn't know or do to make it a special day,got to take home everything that I made,great for Christmas presents and the afternoon tea was to die for.Thanks again Julie for a great day"

Jackie from Ledbury reviewed: Drawing and Mixed Media Sketchbook Studies in Worcestershire

"Absolutely amazing. I have learned so much and had such a lot of fun. Bev was a brilliant teacher and made all the techniques so easy to,learn."

Deb from Cheltenham reviewed: Drawing and Mixed Media Sketchbook Studies in Worcestershire

"Great fun learning new techniques. Can now draw in a few minutes."

SArita from Malvern reviewed: Drawing and Mixed Media Sketchbook Studies in Worcestershire

"A fast paced and fun day. A great opportunity to try some new techniques and practise familiar ones."

Bev from Eckington reviewed: Drawing and Mixed Media Sketchbook Studies in Worcestershire

"Brilliant day! So many techniques covered- lots to go away and think about. My achievement- to play with paint, pens, pencils and don't over think it!"

Monika Skinner reviewed: One day silver clay course at Gallery in Heswall, Wirral

"We had a really lovely day on Thursday. Georgina explained the process of using silver clay and paste very well. After that, we were able to design and create our own pieces whilst Georgina was always on hand for help and guidance. The magic happened when after firing our pieces came out of the kiln and we were starting to polish them. I personally made three pieces, one statement pendant in the shape of an ivy leaf using silver paste and two smaller ones using silver clay. All I can say is that the course was very enjoyable and very good value for money! Highly recommended!"

Steve Ibbotson reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Just completed my first 'term' of lessons and I am hooked ! Kate is an excellent instructor and the facilities are very good. Signed up for next term and constantly thinking of the next project !"

Hazel Travis reviewed: Surface Techniques in Glass with the Cheshire School of Glass

"A brilliant course , that is run by a lovely person. I learnt so much . Well worth the money."

William Pearce reviewed: Silver jewellery beginners' class - one day

"An excellent course that gives a real hands-on experience of working with real silver clay - everything from practising of design ideas, use of equipment and tools, best practices, handling of silver clay, making your design (or several smaller designs) in silver clay, drying, preparing for firing, firing and finishing. A really busy day that passes in a flash. Louise is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful and provides a wonderful day of confidence inspiring calmness."

Isobel Everett reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"My 4th session, completed an amazing gem set ring. I now have 2 pieces of handmade fine jewellery that attract so many comments. So proud of myself. Love the way Lucy teaches and her intuitive style. Already planning next project !"

Claire Aston-Harley reviewed: Surface Techniques in Glass with the Cheshire School of Glass

"The images course run at the Cheshire school of Glass is amazing. They are generous with materials. Jenny is so good at bringing the best out in people's ability. I loved every bit of the two days and would love to go back. I learnt so much from a highly skilled professional."

Louise Ruthers reviewed: Luxury Christmas decorations (full day) with the Cheshire School of Glass

"A really fun day with a great teacher. Jenny made everything so lovely for us all. I am really pleased with the results."

Roseanne Turner reviewed: Jewellery making at the Cheshire School of Glass

"The course is two days of escapism. I had no idea working with glass was so relaxing and absorbing. Thank you Jenny. I will be back to do the fusing course. It's addictive."

margret Stower reviewed: Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I would recommend this course to anyone interested in starting to work with glass. Jenny is encouraging , kind and a very knowledgeable teacher. She makes the process clear and fun to learn. Cheshire School of Glass is set in a barn conversion on a very pretty farm. The space is light and airy with a great creative atmosphere."

Richard reviewed: Make a live-edge bench or table

"Ben is a great teacher and he guides you through building a bench from scratch. We all worked at different speeds but he made sure we were all involved and knew what we were doing. And the bench at the end was a great addition to my dining room."