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4 Oct 17'

Sarah Paterson reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a great workshop. A relaxing morning chatting whilst making a candle and firelighters. Kerry makes you feel at home as soon as you step into her home. The hot chocolate and cake were fantastic! I left with my beautiful candle and box of firelighters that I had made and kits to make some candles at home. Do the workshop you will not regret it! I will go back to do another workshop in the new year! Sarah"

4 Oct 17'

Making felt slippers reviewed: Felt art and hand stitch with Marieke Tomlin a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"What a great course! Beautiful location; delicious, healthy lunch and refreshments; excellent, friendly tuition, complete with dashings of science and history (local and global) of felting.... this course takes your knowledge and skills of felting to a higher level. It would be suitable for the beginner or the experienced alike as there is always room for improvement. Marieke and demonstrates the process in an unrushed, clear, step-by-step fashion, resulting in beautiful, unique, warm slippers. The other ladies on the course were lovely to be with. We shared ideas, thoughts and knowledge. Ideas for embellishment were shared and observed. Annie made us feel very welcome, even offering childcare at the end after school pick-up in order to finish the slippers. I would recommend this course to anyone needing an uplifting day...and desiring special slippers! I still feel a warm glow from it nearly 2 weeks later. Thankyou."

3 Oct 17'

Julie reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I'm a complete beginner & had a fab day learning how to make a silver ring & bangle. Lucy is great teacher with a lot of patience. Looking forward to more training days in the very near future."

3 Oct 17'

Abiola Adeleke reviewed: 100% Natural Beauty Product Making Workshop

"Hiya, Hope you and mum are having a great day! Thank you for the class and the information sent, it was very beneficial and I really enjoyed it. ? Abbie xx"

3 Oct 17'

Diane Jones reviewed: Needle Felting - 3D Cats

"Wendy is very friendly and welcoming! I enjoyed the class so much that I am going back to future classes! It's the perfect place to learn new skills and make new friends."

3 Oct 17'

Chris reviewed: Stained Glass Christmas Decs Workshop - half day

"Great day spent with Rachel. Instruction was excellent and fun. Ended up with a piece I was chuffed to bits with ?"

3 Oct 17'

Clare Abrahamsen reviewed: Private contemporary encaustic wax workshop with Lyn

"I want to thank you for the truly inspiring encaustic workshop.Not only did I go away knowing some wonderful techniques and a sound basis of encaustic painting but your sharing of ideas was so generous and encouraging.I felt that you understood the approach I have to painting and you helped me to realise this in a new medium.It certainly suits my style and I can't wait to set up my own encaustic equipment.Your helpful information as to where to obtain the equipment economically is a godsend. I loved the medium of wax and pigment,the pace and smell of it all and the magic of it! I was so pleased with my final painting and can recall exactly how each part of it was achieved,a useful reference indeed.I took it to my art class the next day along with your leaflets and everyone was so interested and intrigued. I will spread the word.Thank you,Lyn,for a truly memorable and creative day."

3 Oct 17'

Abiola Adeleke reviewed: 100% Natural Organic Hair Care Product Making

"Hiya, Hope you and mum are having a great day! Thank you for the class and the information sent, it was very beneficial and I really enjoyed it. ? Abbie xx"

3 Oct 17'

Victoria McLafferty reviewed: Needle Felting - 3D Cats

"Wendy was a calm and patient teacher. The room was very well lit and the refreshments plentiful. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and shall keep and eye out for others."

3 Oct 17'

Viv, Sheffield reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners with Green Fox Wild Crafts

"Can’t recommend this course highly enough to anyone wanting to learn how to spoon carve ! Nadine is a great tutor, presenting each stage in clear and understandable steps, and helping build confidence in using the tools involved, from axe technique to the different craft and spoon knife holds. There was an inspiring range of beautifully carved spoons on show to look at and handle, mostly Nadine’s own, loads to get enthused about and time just flew by. After previously spending countless hours alone scraping away at pieces of wood I have at last learned to do it properly! Bretton Hall, with stunning views across the Peak district, was also a great venue for the course."

3 Oct 17'

Aggie Kisielewska reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"This is a fantastic course for everyone - even if you have no experience whatsoever, you will walk away after two days with a fabulous bag that will last you decades, feeling very proud of your work. Everything is explained and shown in a very clear and relaxed way, and Jason and Louise (fabulous people) will be on hand to answer whatever questions you have, and help you with whatever problem you have - with only four people on the course you really feel like you're getting all the attention you need. Great atmosphere, great lunch, great learning experience, I wish I could attend on a monthly basis!"

3 Oct 17'

claire henderson reviewed: 100% Natural Beauty Product Making Workshop

"Hi Naz, Just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty products workshop this afternoon and a fab way to spend my Sunday!!! Thank you Claire (Henderson) x"

3 Oct 17'

Sarah Wilson reviewed: 100% Natural Beauty Product Making Workshop

"Hi Naz, Just been having a look at your website, looking great and lovely to see how you are growing. Really good to see especially as you can tell how much passion you have for what you are doing. I've not stopped using your stuff, they're great! The dry shampoo has got me out of a few interview scrapes :$ these last few months! Not sure if you have had a chance to see the email I sent last week (I appreciate that you are very busy) but I was hoping you could send me the recipe for the plumping lip balm we made in class? I absolutely love it and am running low... Didn't want to 'waste' it over the summer months but now the weather is beginning to change it has a permanent place in my handbag! Hope to hear from you soon and hope you are keeping well. Kind regards, Sarah Wilson"

3 Oct 17'

neamtu claudia reviewed: Candle Making And Decorating

"Hi Naz, Was a pleasure to take part in your workshop yesterday. I am looking forward to receive more information from you so I can make more candles. Yesterday, my email address was not on your list so just wanted to make sure you have it. Thank you and have a nice day, Claudia"

3 Oct 17'

Hannah Jones reviewed: Candle Making And Decorating

"Hi Naz Thank you for the class on Sunday! Please can you send through the supporting notes that you talked about. I have already forgotten many of the tricks! Thanks Naz Hannah Jones"

3 Oct 17'

Sharon Thomas reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"This was a brilliant introduction to weaving. Dunja is a very good teacher with an impressive knowledge of both weaving and spinning. She is very supportive and gently guides you along and I am amazed how much I achieved in just one day. It’s a great craft to try with all sorts of exciting possibilities for future development. Thank you Dunja."

3 Oct 17'

Suzie McDaniel reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"As a relative newbie to ceramics, I wanted to learn a new technique - so came to visit Ed as a complete beginner with no experience of mould making. Any worries I had disappeared as Ed explained everything I needed to know really clearly. I had a really fun and informative two days with Ed - he is brilliant company and 30 years experience means he knows his stuff! I can’t recommend Ed highly enough."

3 Oct 17'

Suzanne Koszyk reviewed: Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

"I loved the day and I can't believe we managed to learn how to do three different weaves. It was very helpful to start with drawing and then see it all come to life ... it is so generous to teach us as much as you offered today. I will highly recommend your teaching to others. It was really fantastic. Thank you so much!"

3 Oct 17'

G Foster reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Well run , after a brief introduction we quickly got down to creating our own pieces of sculpture which was great. The course tuition was clear and hands on. The willow was easy to use and I was surprised that we all achieved great sculptures in such a short time. The snacks, lunch and cakes to keet us going and were good as well. All in all had a very enjoyable and productive two days ."

2 Oct 17'

Chris Hoten reviewed: Silver Clay Workshop - Taster & Intermediate - Exeter Jewellery Studio

"Enjoyable and informative in relaxed surroundings with friendly , helpful staff and extra touches such as findings for our finished pieces. I would recommend this course to others."

2 Oct 17'

Georgie Meek reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I attended the course as a total novice and was delighted with the results. Matt was patient and always on hand to step in with advice & assistance when needed but was encouraging in making the piece your own and letting you test yourself. The group was diverse and friendly and it was great to see other people working on different techniques. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone keen to have a go, never have 7 hours flown by so quickly."

2 Oct 17'

Katy Thomas reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Ely

"A really great introduction to jewellery making, the workshop far surpassed what I had imagined I would learn in one day. Jonathan made the day fun, informative and relaxed. I am very happy with the two pieces of jewellery I made. I have booked to return next month. This workshop is excellent value for money and the delicious home made lunch tops the day off perfectly."

2 Oct 17'

Sam Taylor reviewed: A fabulous introduction to fused glass - one day course

"If you're reading this, sign up and take this course - you will not be disappointed! Siobhan is an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher who will bring the best out in you and the day will fly by. Lunch was wonderful and I think I could do this day over and over again and never get bored. Wonderful. ?"

2 Oct 17'

Glenn Bence reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Had a fantastic and fun day with Lucille i would recommend you to book this course,Excellent teaching and made the course fun and enjoyable"

2 Oct 17'

Lesley reviewed: Evening Watercolour 10-week art course for beginners and amateur artists

"A fantastic workshop! So clearly explained and well paced. Great advice given all through. It was so nice to have a finished item to be proud of to take home. I will definitely make another wool painting. Lesley"