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Philip Turner reviewed: Spoon carving (Two Day)

"A truly wonderful course with an exceptional teacher. The setup was perfect and Martin was amazing at sharing his knowledge to the group. I look forward to doing more courses with him in the future."

Nikki Windridge reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"A great creative weekend. The studio is beautiful, well equipped and in a wonderful location. The resident chickens roam around the large wild lawns and we were even lucky enough to have lunch outside in early April! The tuition was brilliant. James and Alison were very thorough and made you feel very comfortable and confident. It was amazing what we were able to create in a matter of hours. James and Alison were always on hand to give instruction, suggestion and encouragement, and always in a relaxed, informal and very friendly way. The weekend was very social with a really supportive atmosphere. I will DEFINITELY be going back."

Catherine reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"A lovely relaxed morning in Temple learning about candles and fragrances, as well as making our own. Kerry was a delightful host, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The setting was lovely and everything very professional. The homemade cake was delicious too! I would definitely recommend this course - it would make a great gift for friends and family."

Mark Samuels reviewed: Furniture Making - Cabinetmaking Fundamentals in East Sussex

"Great course! Excellent intro to the basics required. Good pace for covering so many skills."

Robert reviewed: One day glassblowing lesson for beginners

"Last Saturday my wife and I did a full day workshop with Jonathan. We’ve done a lot of different experience/ workshop days and this was the best. The workshop was clean, spacious and well equipped. Jonathan is a great guy, a very good tutor and he explained things clearly. He started us off with some small technique pieces before moving on to making a paperweight before lunch. In the afternoon we made vases and baubles. We had lots of choice over our designs with a Jonathan guiding us to ensure it was achievable. Jonathan’s own work is stunning, and to have someone of that standard teaching us was great. The fact that it was just two of us in the class meant the day flowed well. We’re already thinking we might make a return visit. Worth every penny. There’s a very good little cafe on site, so our lunch break was a real treat too."

Linda Richards reviewed: Needle felted puffin

"This was my second skills workshop with Heartfelt 2 Inspire I was made to feel very welcome. I have learnt new skills in felting, along with discovering I also like the look of wet felting. Rachel is a kind and patient tutor, as I am a qualified question asker! I will be pleased to recommend these workshops to anyone who want to try this interesting form of working with wool. I will be returning. Many Thanks to Rachel and her team. Regards Linda"

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you Linda, it was good to have you back with us again. Simon the sea gull was a great success and so pleased your husband loved him too! Who knows what we will create next time!"

Mike Beer reviewed: Mosaic making class

"Two things to note about this course: Dawn's enthusiasm and her cakes! Both are fantastic. The course is easy going and relaxed with plenty of time for questions. Inspiration is everywhere from Dawn's own finished mosaics. If you are looking to get into crafting then go for this course first as her enthusiasm is catching and shows you how much fun and joy there is in creating an object with your own hands. Plenty of choices and guidance for your first mosaic plus an incredible array of tessarae to choose from. All in all a very enjoyable day and would recommend this to anyone."

Karen Moore reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Kerry was a lovely host and tutor. I bought myself and a friend this workshop for our Birthday presents and we had an absolute ball. Kerry makes you feel very relaxed; everything is prepared ready for you and it was very professional. Kerry has amazing knowledge and is willing to share. We poured a candle, fragranced it and made our own fragrance. You took away everything you made. The smell of the oils was divine and it was great fun designing your own fragrance. I am not normally at all crafty or arty and I loved my morning with Kerry. The other guests were fun too and everyone got on really well. Not only good fun but I learnt a new skill too."

Alice & Joe reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Thank you for an absolutely wonderful day! We were both completely new to throwing and the session was suitably tailored to our abilities, providing us with an overview and understanding of the basics in a relaxed environment. This resulted in us both gaining confidence throughout the day and producing some really nice varied pieces by the end! Looking forward to receiving them once they have been fired! Highly recommend!"

Cariss reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"We spent a very chilled morning learning to pour soy wax candles and mixing our own scents. Kerry was very welcoming and knowledgable, and made the couple of hours we spent on her kitchen most enjoyable.. a very enjoyable mother & daughter bonding experience!"

Joanna reviewed: Weekend upholstery courses - Oxfordshire & Berkshire Borders

"A well organised and informative weekend class led by Philip who is a highly experienced and intuitive teacher. With the different styles of furniture brought over the weekend by students, a richer learning experience is gained. Both modern and traditional techniques are explained and demonstrated. Philips undetstanding and experience of textile materiality is inspiring and incredibly helpful in application. An infectious craft that will see you scouring antique shops forever more!"

Sean Dempsey reviewed: Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

"This was an amazing experience, much better than I even imagined and I would highly recommend it to anybody interested in the craft. The instruction was excellent and apart from learning a lot there was a lot of enthusiasm and everybody had a lot of fun. The Fire and Iron gallery is an iconic place in Surrey and a very inspiring place to learn some forging skills. I will always treasure the pieces I forged on that day. I feel inspired to continue with the craft and hopefully will shortly do the more advanced course which involves creating pieces of my own design."

John Fearnside reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This is a very pleasant way to spend a weekend in beautiful surroundings and create a stone carving with the guidance of Sebastian who a great character and hugely knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this enough."

Pippa Lewis reviewed: Beginner's modern calligraphy at Swallows & Artisans, Lake District

"Fantastic course at the beautiful Swallows & Artisans. Caron was a great tutor - helpful, encouraging and informative, and clearly passionate about her craft. We left with some beautiful hand made cards, a box of tools to keep us going, and a real sense of achievement! We were well fed and looked after by our host Karen. Do stay if you can, Lanehead is idyllic and it's the perfect venue to 'get away from it all'. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course and venue to anyone looking for a crafty getaway."

Nicky Whittle reviewed: 2 Day Silver Jewellery Making Course - Ely

"I booked this course for myself and two friends some time ago. Finally the weekend arrived and we rocked up in Ely for our course. We could not have had more fun. What an EXCELLENT weekend. Not only were we all really pleased with what we made, but the quality of teaching was superb, the laughs had us doubled up and the constant supply of tea/coffee, biscuits and cake, not to forget the lovely lunches was amazing. We could not have wanted for more and were really thrilled with the whole weekend. Highly recommended. Thanks to Jonathan and Helen. xx"

Phoebe Arnold reviewed: Joinery for Furniture Making Evening Class in London

"Tom is a fantastic teacher and he has an amazing gift of being able to make you feel comfortable and like you're making progress even when you're finding something really difficult. I loved the woodwork for beginners course and got so much out of it - knowledge about what different types of wood, how to use machines, and most importantly how to saw in a straight line. I highly recommend this course!"

Jo Lodge reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"A fantastic course, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Paul & Natalie are great tutors and make you feel at ease and encourage you throughout the whole process, even the scary soldering bit! It was lovely to have a relaxed atmosphere and a small group (there were two of us) so there was plenty of help available. Plenty of tea and a lovely lunch and an amazing setting ( we did manage to see a couple of hares too). Thoroughly recommended!"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Jo, It was a lovely two days - we enjoyed it just as much as Andrea and yourself did! You created some fantastic pieces and we’d love to share them on our Craft Courses page, if that’s okay with you? :) We look forward to hearing from you in the future and hope to see you soon! :) Best wishes, Paul & Natalie"

Vanessa Bashford reviewed: Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

"What a week. It has been a privilege to have spent time being so expertly taught by Peter, and in the company of a lovely group of people. The Workshop is a world away from the more usual stresses of life, it is a great working space and has everything you need (…somewhere). I went along to make a chair. I came home full of smiles about the laughter and stories that were told as we worked away, an amazing sense of achievement, and a fantastic chair. Thank you, Peter, and thanks to everyone for all the encouragement and camaraderie."

Ron Humphrey reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"Passing through the Smithy door, leave the world behind you. Concentrate on Colin’s words, demonstrations and guidance as he takes you from the first strike of the hammer and way beyond until the day is done and your work complete You’ll be amazed and inspired by the process, by what you’ve achieved and how the hours have flown Colin’s teaching style can’t be adequately described, he’s just a Wizard with fire & iron A totally uplifting experience; thank you Colin"

Clive Roe reviewed: Bees for Development Sustainable Beekeeping Weekend Courses 2024

"A well-run, highly informative weekend course, set in a very pleasant location. The enthusiastic tutors managed to put over a wealth of information in a highly digestible way...and the food was great!"

susan garrett reviewed: Pottery throwing course in the South Downs National Park (one day - one-to-one)

"Buyer beware. If, like me, you become ill and want to re-schedule she throws the cancellation policy at you and you forfeit the whole lot. So don't get ill!!!!!"

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"To all customers, In response to the review by Sue Garrett: it was a very late cancellation on the night before, which meant it was not possible to offer the date to any other customer. Therefore, it was decided to not refund the cost of the day's course. I am a tiny business which cannot afford to lose a day's pay. I try to accommodate for very serious events such as hospital appointments, deaths, or births, but I'm afraid I can't account for every situation. I hope that most people will understand that it is generally accepted that a late cancellation will result in forfeiting the course fee. Rowena Williams The cancellation policy can be seen on both websites: Www. Thepaddockstudiopottery.com Www. Craftcourses. Com"

Caroline reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"What a great way to spend a weekend! Sebastian was a great tutor, balancing giving each person the autonomy to experiment with giving the required support / suggestions as and when required! The group had people of varied levels of prior experience of stone carving (some on their second or third workshop with Sebastian - which is quite a testimonial in itself!). I can see why people come back. Thoroughly enjoyed it and more than happy with my ‘creation’. Many thanks."

Dorothy Givan reviewed: Encaustic one-to-one Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex

"This was the third time I had visited for an Encaustic workshop. On the last two occasions I came with a group of friends. We all enjoyed the experience and learnt lots of new techniques in a very relaxed atmosphere. Catherine makes it so enjoyable that you always want to return for more. I and more friends are looking forward to another encaustic workshop next month."

Catherine Price Encaustic Art responded:

"Thank you Dorothy. The wonderful thing about Encaustic is that you never stop learning, there is always a new technique to learn or discover! So glad your group enjoyed the workshop x"

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

"My mum and I had so much fun doing our one off pottery session with Chris. I felt very comfortable and completely at ease. I had no experience with pottery at all before we went, but finished the session with two little bowls and an interest in pursuing pottery as a hobby. Chris was very patient and an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed myself!"

Daniel O'Brien reviewed: POLISHING - French polishing & modern hand finishes in East Sussex

"The relaxed setting, makes the whole course more enjoyable. John always has time for questions no matter what."