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Alison Mansfield reviewed: Needle felt landscapes workshop on Orkney, including lunch

"Just didn't know what to expect as my husband bought me Catherine's felting workshop as a Christmas gift but it was a superb day. I had wondered how on earth I would spend 6 hours sticking needles in a bit of fabric...but I was totally engrossed for the whole time. Catherine allowed creativity to flow and interjected with expert advice whenever necessary. She was great company. I was so proud of the landscape I created and still can't quite believe how easy I found it. I would highly recommend Catherine's felting workshop to anyone including total beginner like me."

Adrian Whybrew reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Thank you Mark for a great introduction to woodturning. Your enthusiasm and the tuition I received were second to none. I intend to contact one of the local groups and begin to equip my workshop to enable me to begin turning in earnest."

Vicky reviewed: One day introduction to glass fusing in Medway, Kent

"Beverley is so friendly and helpful, her courses are really easy going but she doesn’t hesitate to offer any advice you need. Totally recommend her."

Beverley Bunn Glass Art responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Vicky - looking forward to seeing you for some more stringer pulling soon!"

helen halford reviewed: Silver Jewellery Day Workshop at Studio Budgie Galore, Sheffield

"I had been looking for a silver jewellery workshop for a while and was pleased to find the one at Budgie Galore. I had a brilliant day, learnt some new skills, met some nice people with similar interests and I have since signed up for a weekly course - I couldn't be happier"

Kate reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"I enjoyed this so much. Felt I'd really learnt everything I needed to get going - and have since done so! Elka is a great teacher and very encouraging."

Elka responded:

"Hi Kate, thanks so much for the review. It was a real pleasure to meet you. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the workshop and that you've started weaving at home, fantastic!"

Ellie Stokes reviewed: Introduction to herbal medicine - weekend courses

"I came on this course in about 2012 and enjoyed it very much. Rowan is very good at encouraging you to do the preparing yourself, which did give me confidence in trying it at home. In fact, over this last Christmas, my daughter insisted we made the moisturiser that I had first made with Rowan! She has taken a few pots home."

Rowan Mconegal responded:

"Thanks Ellie, so glad that you found it useful!"

Alex lanaghan reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"This course met my every expectation and more, I’ve always had an interest in knife making and I finally got a go at it. The team were very friendly and helpful and with Graham’s vast knowledge and help it made the process go very smoothly. This has only made me even more interested in knife making as I now hope to attend again at some point and even start making my own knives in my own workshop."

Alex lanaghan reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This course met my every expectation and more, I’ve always had an interest in knife making and I finally got a go at it. The team were very friendly and helpful and with Graham’s vast knowledge and help it made the process go very smoothly. This has only made me even more interested in knife making as I now hope to attend again at some point and even start making my own knives in my own workshop."

Caroline Kirkman reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"Really enjoyed this course. Soap making can be a bit “sciencey” and Emma got us through that easily and we have excellent course notes to refer to. The practical section was well thought out with a logical progression and plenty of time to explore her very interesting workspace and ask lots of questions. I travelled from Winchester and it was worth the drive! All in all a very good course."

jane milner reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"As a practising artist Yvonne is a highly creative and inspirational teacher and I would highly recommend her needle felt courses."

Harry Wilson reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"A very enjoyable day full of interest with the opportunity to handle a variety of tools. Instruction was well paced and constructive. Highly recommended."

Cynthia reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Excellent teacher, allowed own pace working and gave support when needed. Would recommend to a friend."

Elka responded:

"Hi Cynthia, thank you so much for the review. I look forward to seeing you again on the Intermediate course in March! Very best wishes, Ellie"

Nigel Hughes reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day Fiona was very friendly and welcoming and keen that we all completed a piece of work, so the day was very much hands on from the beginning Workshop was comfortable and very well equipped and we were very well looked after throughout the day I did complete my mosaic with grateful thanks to the tuition and advice from Fiona, but we were encouraged and supported to make our own choices Will be back for more as this introduction day has definitely inspired me to learn and do more"

Alison reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"What a fabulous creative inspirational day - chance to learn a whole variety of techniques with a luscious choice of wools, great support and knowledge. Great food also. Highly recommend."

SATISH MEHTA reviewed: Painting and Drawing one day workshop for adults with Penny Mason, Birmingham (NO CLASSES UNTIL MARCH 2021)

"I couldn't have asked a for a better introduction by Penny into the techniques of drawing and painting. I spent the day at her studio and was thoroughly immersed into what she was telling us and what we were doing. The day went so quickly that I was amazed at it was soon time to go home so soon, even though I spent a day there. In Penny's wonderful surroundings it was way a perfect start to learn various techniques and I shall be attending again in the near future. I would also like to thank Dan for the numerous coffees and wonderful soup which which he made. I would thoroughly recommend Penny if you want an intro into drawing and painting and it was well worth the cost!! See you soon Penny. satish mehta. 30.01.2019"

marilyn gibbs reviewed: Woven Plant Pots

"Great fun day - no question too silly - very clear instruction - friendly environment. Would recommend course to anyone."

Elka responded:

"Thank you Marilyn! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. It was a pleasure to meet you :)"

Jill Essex reviewed: Beginners Free Motion Machine Embroidery Workshop in Buntingford, Hertfordshire

"This was my second workshop with Sue. She was helpful and encouraging as ever, particularly when I was having trouble with my 40 year old sewing machine. Sue makes sure everyone is making progress, intervening in a non-obtrusive way when things aren't going so well. I came away with a piece which I felt quite proud of and I was doubly pleased today to see it as an example of beginners' work on her website. Thanks for another great workshop."

Sue Nicholls Designs responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Jill."

Colm Ebdy reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"Had a brilliant time, learning how to operate the lathe safely and came away with a good understanding of how to turn. Les is a very knowledgeable and patient tutor and puts you at ease. I enjoyed the day, which seemed to fly by! I came away with a lovely scorched bowl and a xmas tree!! I have since purchased a lathe and Les was good enough to advise me on what was good and not so good, and has even offered to help me get started once i have the lathe set up, what more can you ask for!!"

Sin reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Had a beginners course earlier month and it was great! Ann made crocheting much easier for me to understand and the session was really relaxing and informal, a great way to learn! The Vintage Tea Room was the perfect location and I learnt a lot! I just need to practise before I book another session with Ann. I would strongly recommend this workshop to people at all levels of crocheting as Ann is a very patient teacher and finds the individual way to teach!"

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you, Sin, for your kind review. I'm glad you found the session useful and hope you have been able to make use of your newfound crochet skills. Kind regards Ann"

Charmaine Sheppard reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a lovely day felting. Tuition was first class, Mel is inspiring and helpful and very very good at what she does. I was amazed that I came home with a lovely piece of felted art. Highly recommended."

Karen Hall reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"My other half bought me this as a Christmas gift. I didn't know what to expect really, but Ian's passion was a joy to see, he was very informative and helpful, and the course was great fun, I really enjoyed the whole experience. The stool I made now takes pride of place in our living room. Thanks Ian. PS would totally recommend this workshop."

John reviewed: Painting on Glass (Level Two)

"I’ve done millions of different courses – I think this might possibly be the best one ever! There’s something about this medium that is incredibly absorbing. And David, we both really enjoyed your teaching and inspirational energy! I’ll definitely do more glass painting courses at some point…. Thanks very much for these YouTube links et cetera – always good to get this kind of stuff to keep me motivated."

Susan Taylor reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"What a fab day! Loved everything about it. The venue, materials, lunch and most of all the brilliant activity! Melanie you make the day special with your organised course and talented teaching, thankyou so much. I would certainly recommend the workshop to anyone who wants a creative day doing something new (or experienced) with guidance (where needed) from Mel."

Liz Holgate reviewed: Batik your initial in Ripley, Derbyshire

"Lovely relaxing day learning to batik with Sue. The studio is in a great location with plenty of parking, and a light airy atmosphere. Sue has endless patience and is full of encouragement, and it is a lovely finishing touch to go home with your work framed and ready to hang."

Attic Batik responded:

"So glad you had a nice relaxing time. It was lovely to have you here Liz and see your fabulous batik taking shape. Very well done! :-)"

Alice Kirk reviewed: 2-Day Traditional Stained Glass Painting Course for Beginners

"This was an amazing way to spend 2 days in January. I was humbled by the skills involved in stained glass painting. I am really looking forward to seeing my two glasses when they are fired."