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Ute reviewed: 2-day blacksmithing courses

"We absolutely loved our 2 days with Aaron. The craic was excellent and it is surprising how much blacksmithing we managed in between a thorough run through Welsh history and language, world politics, philosophy, history of art and a wealth other topics 😁. In fact we've learned far more about blacksmithing techniques and metallurgy in theory amd practice than we'd have thought possible in such a short time and are well chuffed with the items we made. Wouldn't have dreamed we'd manage a presentable rams head poker as total beginners - Aaron is an excellent teacher - he's got the patience to let you get on but knows exactly when to step in and come to the rescue of what you were about to wreck 😆. And we even got some MIG welding thrown in as well. It was well worth the trip from the North of Scotland to Wales for this overall fabulous experience. Couldn't recommend higher. Thanks again for everything Aaron, we are hoping to be back for a new challenge in the not too distant future 🤗😎"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you. What a fantastic review!. We are so pleased that you had a great time. We'd love to see you again. Aaron and Trudi "

Patricia Skinner reviewed: Candle Making Workshop with Loyal Candles - Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Excellent event."

Loyal Candles responded:

"Thanks Patricia. It was a pleasure :)"

David & Helena reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"Such a fantastic experience! We enjoyed it so much and came away with lots of little pots demonstrating the different types of glaze. The venue was great and easy to get to. We enjoyed it as a small group so you get lots of support :-)"

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Thank you David & Helena it was a great workshop lots of fun - thanks for taking time out to post a review means a lot to us thankyou "

Debbie Powell reviewed: Needle Felting Christmas Bauble Workshop

"Lovely course, I will definitely do another one"

Rock n Wool Creations responded:

"Hi Debbie, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the session and I look forward to seeing you next time. Best wishes Caroline xx "

Elaine Elstone reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"We spent a lovely day with Laura and James on the Raku taster course. We decorated four pots in different styles, having enormous fun in the process. We immediately booked ourselves on to the Saggar firing day. Laura and James were very welcoming and the location at Hall Farm was perfect. In summary, a great day out!"

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Hi Elaine Thanks so much what a lovely review - thank you x"

Claire Hough reviewed: Leather pouch for trinkets, change or treasures. Morning Course

"Had a fantastic morning learning from Bill how to make a trinket bag. It was one of the best workshops I have attended. Bill had such an extensive wealth of knowledge - it was a pleasure to learn from him-thanks very munch "

Bespoke Leather responded:

"Thanks for a lovely review Claire, you ladies made it very easy to teach. All the best Bill"

Morgane reviewed: Charcoal & Pencil Drawing

"Great day, in small groups, ideal for beginners or improves. Well worth it! "

Ernie Butler studios responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Morgane."

Amanda Naylor reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Excellent course, lovely friendly informative tutors, fab lunch and came home with a lovely big basket that I’d made ….with help 😊"

Kanan Khasetiya reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"We booked a silver-making workshop with Sheila to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and it turned out to be such a wonderful and unique experience! Sheila was warm, patient, and made the entire process so enjoyable and memorable. We had an amazing time creating something special together, and it truly made our anniversary unforgettable. We would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a creative and meaningful activity, and we’re already looking forward to visiting again. Thank you so much, Sheila, for such a fantastic experience!"

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both on your special day. I'm glad you had such a good time. I hope you'll wear your rings and in the future will bring back memories for you. Just get in contact if you want to return to make something else. Regards, Sheila"

Caroline Jeffries reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"This was a brilliant day's course. I was a complete beginner, but Olivia is so clear, helpful and full of really useful techniques, that it gave me confidence. I even produced a linocut print I felt very pleased with and feel inspired to try more at home. Highly recommended."

Jools PS reviewed: Make At Home Fused Glass Fish on Driftwood Mobile

"Great service arrived in the post after a couple of days. Easy instructions and everything you need to make your glass fish. Very enjoyable"

Tabs reviewed: Autumnal Handweaving Evening

"First time weaver here but I’ve always admired Daisy’s work and so the opportunity to learn from her was wonderful. Such a great choice of materials and colours and it was lovely being there with others to see how their woven pieces came out - all so different! Really informative, friendly and cosy atmosphere at this workshop and Daisy was always on hand to help the attendees - or share mohair nightmare stories that made us laugh! Thank you ☺️ "

Natural Curiosity responded:

"Thank you so much Tabs. It was a pleasure to have you there and your finished piece looks wonderful! Keep weaving as you have a knack for it."

Carlie Tosh reviewed: Mosaic workshop

"Absolutely brilliant course! I came here with a friend for a course recommended by another friend. Viv was so creatively inspiring and we had such fun. There was a wide range of glass and templates to choose from and we were given such great support through the whole day. I was so happy with my design and it's now proudly on display in my house. I have recommended to friends and family. The tea and cake was a welcome addition. Thank you so much Viv"

Lynda reviewed: Indian Ink Block Printing Advent Calendar

"Elle was magnificent, her teaching style was very relaxed, and she was so attentive to each member of the group. It was such fun, with laughter and some lovely treats."

Buttercup Lifestyle responded:

"Hi Lynda, It was lovely to meet you and thank you for the glowing review. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Elle"

Mari reviewed: Autumnal Handweaving Evening

"I had a lovely evening learning to weave with Daisy! The atmosphere was relaxed and a bonus to have hot drinks available. Daisy was incredibly knowledgeable and very supportive throughout the class. Looking forward to weaving some more, would highly recommend this course to anyone!!! "

Natural Curiosity responded:

"Thank you Mari. I am so glad you had a lovely time and learned lots. Would be thrilled to teach you again and thank you for your valuable review💚"

Christian HD Jones reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"My mom, my daughter and myself had the most magical time making glass Christmas decorations under the expert supervision of Chris and his helper, Grace. They were both so patient and kind, and made our experience one of the best we’ve ever shared! I thoroughly recommend this activity. "

Martin & Kerry Button reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"My wife met Laura when visiting an art exhibition locally, where she was displaying her products and the two got talking. We had previously had a taster ‘throwing’ weekend a couple of years ago at Eastnor Pottery in Gloucester and thoroughly enjoyed it, but not really had the chance to follow our experience up, so arranged for a Raku experience with Laura, our two daughters coming along as well. Loved it. So much so we enquired about having throwing lessons and Laura was happy to oblige. My wife and I went there yesterday and had a quality session with personal tuition. Loved the session and what we were able to produce. Having had the previous taster session probably helped, in that we weren’t complete novices, but Laura’s tuition was clear and she was there to provide instruction and help all the way though the session (3.5 hours). We are now booked to go back in two weeks to decorate our pots and have a further throwing session, and will be back in April ref 2026 - if not before - for a Saggar firing session, this one with our daughters again. We now intend to get our own wheel and Laura has been very helpful with advice and offers for further help if/when we get to the point where we might want some of our work to be fired. Thoroughly recommend. Lovely company, clear instruction, very relaxing, and at the end you have something to look at and say, “I did that!”"

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Martin & Kerry - thank you this is an amazing review thank you so very much for taking the time to share your experience we really appreciate it. Thanks so much Laura & James "

Sandra Lonsdale reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"I've done 2 Raku workshops with Laura and loved the experience. Small group both times so she was able to give each one of us time and explain everything, taking safety seriously. Laura I so enthusiastic and we came away proudly with our pots. Fabulous day and fantastic lunch."

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Hi Sandra What a lovely review - thank you so much it was a delight to have you on the workshops we had a lot of fun 😁"

Greg B reviewed: AT HOME Automata Kit

"This was such a fun kit to build! All the pieces were easy to assemble with straightforward instructions and precision fit, allowing all the elements to work together seamlessly. This kit is a great introduction to the craft of Automaton and I'm really glad to have started here. Before ordering, I had emailed Stef from Penlam Crafts for modified shipping and she was super helpful to make that happen without a hitch! I can't wait to try other kits and really wish I could take an in-person class, if I were anywhere near the UK. Thanks Penlam Crafts!"

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Hi Greg, I'm so pleased you liked the kit! As you noted, a in-person course would be even more fun, especially for somebody like you interested in better understanding the mechanics of movements... but at least you had an "appetiser" with my kit. It was a pleasure interacting with you and I'm really happy that the delivery went smoothly. Please stay in touch! All the best, Stef (nickname for Stefano, a male Italian name :))"

Katrina reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"I did the course last April and really enjoyed the day including the picnic lunch. Emma was very patient and safety conscious and everyone left with big smiles clutching their pots already looking forward to the next time."

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Thanks so much Katrina for your lovely review 🤩"

Nicki Henderson reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard & Coaster Workshop

"A fab workshop - Eunice was a great tutor! Would highly recommend! "

Janice Dance reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"I did the Raku workshop in August this year. It was really good in every aspect. Not too many people, so you got plenty of one on one tuition, plus there were enough students to make it fun. It was very well organised to maximise what we learnt. Topped of with an amazing lunch and all in an amazing venue. Certainly worth the time and the money."

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Hi Janice Thanks so much for your review. It was such a fun day we enjoyed it as much as you did :) Really appreciate your review means a lot to us. Laura and James x"

Tracey B reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"Had an awesome day with Laura! Never done Raku pottery before so well pleased with my pots just a fab day all round. Just a small group of us so could see and hear everything really well safety guidelines followed and all the ppe was provided on the day. It was also a fab picnic lunch! Thanks Laura xx"

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Hi Thats a really nice review - Thanks so much glad you had a great time Tracey really appreciate you taking time to put this review on xx All the best Laura x"

Kathleen reviewed: Christmas Gnome Wreath Making Workshop

"Enjoyed a few hours with Jan making the Gnome wreath. Both of us are avid crafters, so had lots to talk about. Jan was very patient and understanding as I have arthritis in my hands. Very pleased with the finished wreath. "

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"It was great to meet you Kathleen, and assist you to make your gnome wreath. You did a great job, I hope your family appreciate it. Hope to see you again at some time.xx"

Diane reviewed: Create a mosaic in a day in Yorkshire with professional mosaic artist Sue Kershaw

"My sister and I attended the course in November, what a fabulous day we had. Sue was welcoming and friendly on arrival and took time to explain how best to plan our individual creations. Once we began, she kept checking how we were getting on, offering advice and encouragement when needed. there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere throughout the day, the venue was very pleasant and the facilities great. All in all it was a great experience and we hope to do another one next year."

Sue Kershaw responded:

"Thank you so much Diane for your lovely review, that's really kind and much appreciated. It was a pleasure sharing my love of mosaics with you."