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Kate Offer reviewed: Pottery throwing workshop Saturdays or Sundays

"A really fabulous afternoon. Great fun and great results too! I couldn't recommend more highly :-)"

George Paton reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"This was a first class course delivered by Dave Crockett, who has a relaxed teaching manner. The course syllabus covered all aspects of basic spoon carving, together with the appropriate safety and axe and tool techniques. The course make-up had various experience levels, but Dave was able to offer advice for all to follow precisely. He was very aware of the pace and timings, insisting on breaks were necessary. This course has furnished me with the appropriate information and skills for me to confidently produce a good level of carving. Many thanks Dave."

Bev reviewed: An Introduction to Lino Cut Printing at Old Bank Studios

"Really well run. I loved it, so great to walk away with a finished piece, so much fun. Lovely company and the food from Bev and Nigel was outstanding. Amazing !!!!! ❤️"

Linda reviewed: An Introduction to Lino Cut Printing at Old Bank Studios

"A huge amount of fun - and very instructive too. Really nice group - excellent tutor. Can’t wait for the next one! Food wonderful - as always. Facilities and location great. Website very informative and easy even for a tech dinosaur like me."

S. Wilson reviewed: An Introduction to Lino Cut Printing at Old Bank Studios

"Great day, well informed, great food."

Jill reviewed: An Introduction to Lino Cut Printing at Old Bank Studios

"Another enjoyable and instructive day with Helen. Everyone obviously enjoyed the excitement of their final results. Excellent food as usual and warm welcome from Bev and Nigel"

Dave reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Thank you for a very interesting day in a great setting. The course provided an excellent introduction to the different types of leather and variety of tools. Best of all we came away with handmade coin and card holders which we made ourselves!"

Sian reviewed: Christmas Wreath and Willow Decorations at Old Bank Studios

"Thoroughly enjoyed! Great variety of activities, got to make a beautiful wreath."

Kate reviewed: Christmas Wreath and Willow Decorations at Old Bank Studios

"Wonderful tuition, great food and fab wreaths, wicker star and tree to take home as well."

Susan reviewed: Christmas Wreath and Willow Decorations at Old Bank Studios

"I really enjoyed the workshop, Jo provided excellent demos and was very helpful and thought out the day. Got to take home a lovely wreath. Excellent food and facilities."

Jacqui Sheppard reviewed: Christmas Wreath and Willow Decorations at Old Bank Studios

"Good demonstration, worked at our own pace, super venue excellent food."

Jackie gray reviewed: Christmas Wreath and Willow Decorations at Old Bank Studios

"Great fun, feel very proud of the wreath I produced, a great way to spend the day."

Andrea Rimmington reviewed: Improvers Rigid Heddle weaving at All in a spin

"Great workshop. Enjoyed further guidance about the right way to warp the loom. And then getting started and learning how the pickup stick(s) creates a pattern on the surface of the weave. Worked through a variety of patterns and created a nice sampler which might end up as an unusual style scarf, but will definitely always be a great memory aid for the different pickup stick patterns. Loved being back at All in a Spin. A wonderful venue for learning this fascinating skill. Dunja (the tutor) is an excellent guide and really makes the students feel welcome. Plus she’s great at building confidence. An all round great day and an excellent early Christmas gift."

Lisa D reviewed: Pewter pendant and keyring making at Manchester Craft and Design Centre

"Ella is a fantastic teacher. She knows how to set you at your ease, tells you just enough without overwhelming you in details, and then proceeds to check in with everyone individually to make sure you're ok. She makes the whole pewter process seem so easy and highly rewarding. I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again."

Michele Etherton reviewed: Monday Stained Glass (Daytime)

"A great opportunity to learn new skills in a friendly welcoming environment always a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits available. Nice likeminded interesting people to chat with and a chance to try different techniques with glass. Well worth a visit."

Believe Kelly reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Fantastic day. Lots of fun and beautiful items. Thank you Beki"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hoping you are still enjoying your hand made jewellery. Well done, and thank you. Jonathan"

Mhairi & Iain reviewed: Nordic wood craft

"What an absolutely fantastic course! Spent the day learning a lot from Tom while making a traditional kuksa. From the very start Tom made us feel at home, as if we were working in our own back garden. He imparted his extensive knowledge and experience in a kind and relaxed manner, giving detailed instruction but balanced with enough room to work away at our own pace. A delicious homemade lunch and many welcome hot drinks were provided throughout the day. Thanks to Tom for a brilliant day!"

Elizabeth Rocke reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Loved it, learnt loads of new stitches. Coming back for the machine embroidery."

Michelle Robinson reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"I had the most wonderful day! Thank you so much for the fantastic one to one class. I will definitely be coming back again."

Liz Cliff reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Fantastic day- Julie was so helpful and full of ideas. Very pleased with my dragonfly picture, would certainly recommend."

Joanne lishman reviewed: Candle making with afternoon tea

"Excellent course. Learned loads - came away with two beautiful candles and wax melts after a lovely day with good company and excellent tutelage fromTracy. Not to mention a lovely afternoon tea too!"

Ponda reviewed: Mosaic Workshop for Beginners, Broadstairs

"Really fun, informative day learning so much about the art of making mosaics. Lynda is so informative, has completed over 10 years of mosaic artwork, and has a wealth of knowledge which she willingly imparts to her students. I had fun sharing ideas and learning tidbits of information to enhance my new hobby. She has good ideas for repurposing everyday, discarded items in the home, into useful items mosaic tools and supplies, thus saving the mosaicist unneeded costs. She shared all her supplies so that the student could have a good understanding about the whole mosaic process. We worked in a warm, light filled hobby room in her lovely back garden. I highly recommend Lynda's classes !"

Creating Mosaics responded:

"Thank you for your positive review Ponda. I am pleased that you learnt some useful tips to enhance your knowledge. Your approach to mosaics is bold and imaginative. Well done."

Hazel Pickering reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"Coralie is very friendly and welcoming. The class was a small group, which meant she could demonstrate the different skills and how to use the tools on a 1:1 basis. The materials/resources available in her workshop were excellent and set out well. Plenty of books for inspiration! Coralie offered constructive feedback throughout, so those attending produced a quality item at the end. Coralie offered refreshments - tea, coffee and yummy cookies! I found mosaicing so relaxing. I got so engrossed - time flies when you’re having fun! I would definitely recommend Coralie’s class to anyone who fancies a go at this art/craft. Hazel Pickering"

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thank you so much Hazel x"

Jean Austin reviewed: Antidote to English Winter - Painting Course (still life)

"A journey of magical translation occured as i began to work with new materials and inspiration. Lesley skillfully guided the tuition and set our hearts on fire with a kaleidoscope of beautiful imagery. Her paintings fill me with joy and enthusiasm. It was an awe inspiring experience and I was very pleased that I completed 3 paintings in a completely different style to anything I've done before. A wonderful experience thank you Lesley"

Jean Austin reviewed: Antidote to English Winter - Painting Course (still life)

"A journey of magical translation occured as i began to work with new materials and inspiration. Lesley skillfully guided the tuition and set our hearts on fire with a kaleidoscope of beautiful imagery. Her paintings fill me with joy and enthusiasm. It was an awe inspiring experience and was very pleased that i completed 3 paintings in a completely different style to anything ive done before. A wonderful experience thank you Lesley"