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Vonetta Winter reviewed: Stained glass for beginners one day workshop

"My daughter-in-law and I had spent a wonderful weekend making our panels. The course was very intimate and Sharon was a fabulous teacher and great fun to be with. I look forward to another workshop soon."

Manchester Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Vonetta for your kind review. I am so glad you both had a good weekend. I hope you are both enjoying the panels you made. It would be lovely to have you both back on another workshop. All the best Sharon :)"

Rachel Evett reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"We set up a session for our three children ages 12, 16 and 19. They had a blast. Richard is a wonderful instructor. He’s encouraging, patient and witty."

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you for the review- it was a great pleasure to have you over at potterydayz and I look forward to having you back for glazing soon Richard"

Annika Kielgas reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the day course. We took away two beautiful bowls and a fabulous experience. Andy is a great tutor, providing all the necessary assistance. Lunch was delicious and you really cannot complain about the view!"

Peter Hopwood reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day - Anvil Forge

"This was a Christmas Present from my son. I attended the course on 23/11/2019. I made a wrought iron log holder which is now sitting proud on my hearth. My wife is delighted with it, which means it has passed style and quality criteria - she is pretty fussy what is allowed in the house ! I had an excellent day which was "hands-on", with help and advise close by, when needed. Well done to everybody at Anvil Forge !"

Anvil Forge responded:

"Hi Peter really pleased that everyone is happy with the end result. I will see you next year as we discussed best wishes John"

Geraldine reviewed: Knit by machine - beginner level

"Wonderful class! I had been wanting to learn machine knitting for months but I had never got round to it. I’m so pleased to have found Knithub 24. The teacher was really patient and knowledgeable. I will definitely come back for more classes."

Knithub 24 responded:

"Thank you Geraldine! It was a pleasure to meet you. See you again soon! Warm wishes, Knithub 24 Team"

Heidi Lee-Webber reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"My husband and I attended this course on Saturday 23rd November and although it was wet and miserable outside we were all warm and snug inside the yurt. Very good course - Dave is very helpful and has advice for beginners and improvers. Axe work was very good, as I hadn't realised how much work could be done in shaping the design with such a large instrument! By the end although tired (with all the thinking!) I felt we'd all learned a great deal and will be continuing with both spoons and spreaders."

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

"Great course. Tejal explained and demonstrated every step. Lovely work space. Hope to do further classes in future."

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Margaret, appreciate your feedback"

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

"Enjoyed my 2 days on the course, hope to take it further in the future. Many thanks."

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed:)"

sarah broome reviewed: Introduction to slab-building pottery workshops in Denmead

"I really enjoyed this course,the time flew by as I was so absorbed in creating my bowl. Sally is a lovely lady and gave us lots of ideas and help, would recommend for a different experience."

Sally Mareike Ceramics responded:

"Hi Sarah, I'm so glad you had a good time! Do get in touch if you'd like to have another workshop."

John K McGregor reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"What a wonderful day that was. Working away in the conservatory with the rain battering off of the roof, the smell of the wood shavings, everyone concentrating on their own creations, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a wet Saturday. Alan’s teaching was very relaxed and informative and we were all carving away after no time at all. All the safety techniques and easy ways to carve were taught as well as looking after our bodies with rest and exercising those unused muscles. We were looked after royally by Alan’s wife who made delicious scones soup and cakes washed down with lashings of coffee, excellent. I would highly recommend this course, even for existing spoon makers there is something new to learn. I will be very interested in any other courses he teaches."

Philippa Lewis reviewed: Half day - 3D Needlefelt Christmas Tree Decorations

"I spent an afternoon felting Christmas decorations in the gorgeous Swallows and Artisans workshop. I was new to needle felting and this was a great introduction. I left with an angel and Christmas pudding and the knowledge and skills to go away and continue the craft. Hanne was an excellent tutor who is clearly passionate about her craft and took time to assist everyone when needed. I stayed overnight in the adjacent Lanehead which I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a crafty break."

Ming Tang reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"This is my second time with Kate, I made a heron on the first course and a baby deer on this occasion. Kate is so artistic and really brings her eye to helping you get the best proportions and correct anatomy, so that your piece not only looks great, but has a genuine likeness and personality! I will definitely recommend this course, lovely atmosphere and food, and Kate is truly patient and passionate about her craft."

Chloe Wright reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"After trying to find a creative hobby for years and not really getting anywhere, this course was just what I needed. It's definitely one of the best courses I've been to. Hannah went through each process step-by-step and was really approachable if I was unsure about anything. The techniques learnt has made me excited to upcycle more furniture ☺️ I would highly recommend. Thanks so much Hannah!"

Tread Softly responded:

"Aww thanks Chloe ☺️ What a lovely review! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and that bedside was ??? I really hope you do continue upcycling and feel free to message me if you have any upcycling questions going forward ?"

Martin Mee reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a cracking day. Hard work and a full day, but fascinating and so enjoyable. An ancient craft explained and supervised by friendly and enthusiastic experts. And the food is superb. If you want reality, try this."

Mairi reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2-day Course

"I loved everything about the workshop. Maggie creates a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere in her lovely studio, and is a great teacher. The whole weekend was great fun and putting the mosaic together was so absorbing. I can't remember feeling so engaged in a creative project - and am very pleased with what I made. Thank you, Maggie for a special weekend, I've been thinking about what I could make next since I left :-)"

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Oh Mairi. thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I have to say that your group of sparkly ladies was one of my favourites ever and the pieces you created were amazing.I do hope you will come back sometime .x"

Aliya Chowney reviewed: Jewellery workshop for beginners (ring, earrings, pendant or bangle)

"Really enjoyed the course. First hour used to hammer and experiment on copper sheets. Making a silver ring was much more involved than I thought it would be with the pickling and filing and polishing. Really pleased with my results. Marion is an extremely charming and great tutor. Would recommend this course. Small group so a lot of input from our lovely teacher! Thank you Marion - totally enjoyed my day! ?"

Nicki Rochead reviewed: Block print gift wrap workshop

"Rachel provided an amazing morning that set the festive season off on the right foot. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of her craft and is an inspiring and encouraging teacher. The venue was fabulous with amazing natural light (even on a bleak November day). I look forward to learning with Rachel again."

Rachel Reynolds responded:

"Thank you Nicki! Your design & cut block print was worth the results! Great to meet you, look forward to seeing you at a workshop again."

Pippa Lewis reviewed: Beginners modern calligraphy with a Christmas twist at Swallows & Artisans

"Spent a lovely day at this gorgeous venue learning modern calligraphy with a Christmas twist. I left with a bundle of gift tags that I had created, a gift box, wrapping paper, card and bauble. More importantly I left with the skills, knowledge and tools to continue practicing the craft. A fabulous tutor who gave individual attention, assistance and encouragement and has inspired me to continue. The venue is amazing, I stayed overnight in the adjoining Lanehead and enjoyed a really restorative and mindful couple of days. Highly recommended."

John MacDonald reviewed: Antique and modern furniture upholstery

"Recently attended this course, it was very professionally run. The tutor was very friendly, and the facilities were excellent."

Stephanie MacDonald reviewed: Antique and modern furniture upholstery

"Richard is very skilled, passes on knowledge during courses very well. Great facilities with an old school. A huge range of projects and skills to be learnt."

Nigel Briggs reviewed: The eating spoon with JoJo Wood

"A hugely enjoyable and very informative weekend. Excellent tuition, loads of hints and tips about how to carve then really detailed run-throughs of making spoons. I produced a spoon which was infinitely better than any I'd made before. Jojo was encouraging, supportive and enthusiastic throughout and particularly helpful when things went wrong. It was a really sociable event, being with a group of like-minded people. I fully recommend this course to anyone with an interest in woodcarving and who wants to increase their skills."

Rob Kane reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"I had been dabbling in leather work for about a year, trying to teach myself from the internet, but wasn’t really getting anywhere. I decided to book a day with Nigel, primarily to learn the skills to copy an old belt I had, but also to gain some more general knowledge. Nigel showed me some belts he had made and they were of so much higher quality than the one I had that I decided to ask Nigel to just show me how to do the job properly. I would never have imagined how much thought, choice and detail goes in to every step of making a belt, nor the level of precision to strive for. We made some templates and made good progress on a belt which we designed together (there was never any intention to finish the belt). I then spent some time asking Nigel’s thoughts on leather types, tools, materials, suppliers etc. He seems to know everything (!) and provided masses of information. Overall I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and went home feeling inspired. Nigel is a likeable chap and seems to love teaching. I gained more knowledge and information in one day than I would have thought possible and would recommend the course without hesitation."

Carole H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Back to Lucy's for a birthday treat. Having done a bit of work on my bangle at home, the next stage was the involved and tricky task of attaching flower buds while making the inside look as good as the outside. Lucy is always keen for everyone to achieve a professional finish. After much discussion, we we worked out the way forward. Before arriving I noticed I had lost a headlight on the car and was a bit stressed about driving back back in the dark. Lucy gave me brilliant advice and kindly offered her home phone to call the AA and meanwhile we could continue with the jewellery making. All went to plan. Just a small interruption for the AA but had peace of mind for the journey home. Yet another fantastic day. Thank you Lucy."

Susan Bickford reviewed: Art classes for adults at Ushaw College. 7 Week Course

"I had wanted to do an art course that covered all mediums for a while but there was nothing in this area so when the leaflet for Colour Wheel came through the door I couldn't wait to join. I wasn't disappointed and am now on my third term. All the topics covered are very interesting and demonstrated step by step by Jayne (art teacher) with handouts in class and follow up notes via e-mail. Jayne is very helpful and friendly and I have learnt a lot of new skills and techniques. Michael who runs the course is also extremely helpful and friendly. I love the course and have already signed up for next term. I thoroughly recommend joining this course. Thank you Jayne and Michael"

Colour Wheel County durham LTD responded:

"Thank you Susan B. You are a pleasure to have in class and it's great watching your progress"

Eileen Leighton reviewed: Feltmaking - OOH the choices!

"I spent a wonderful day with Barbara learning the techniques for making a bag. I’d done some wet-felting before, having taught myself from books, but was lacking inspiration for what to do with the pieces when finished. Barbara is patient, encouraging, informative & incredibly generous with her ideas. There were four of us on the day, all doing something different & we all had lots of one-to-one help. I came away with a really nice bag & lots of confidence & the inspiration I needed to carry on this amazing craft. Barbara opened my eyes to the endless creative possibilities of felting & I will definitely be going back for more workshops - I can’t wait. Eileen"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Your bag looked amazing Eileen, and I feel inspired to use my bags again ?. I’ll look forward to seeing your future projects."