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Jessica Oliver reviewed: Create Paper Christmas Decorations at The Slipper Studio in Derbyshire

"What a treat! A fantastic day exploring paper and methods to produce beautiful decorations and home features using recycled paper. The atmosphere was so relaxing with the fire on and music playing whilst we were being creative! Highly recommend this course with Liz."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Thank you. So pleased that you enjoyed yourself and had sometime to relax. Hope you are continuing making your decorations."

Jo S reviewed: Creative Spring /Christmas Gift Wrapping Workshop with Lunch

"Really lovely day. Jo could not have been more welcoming, helpful and patient. Her enthusiasm and passion for beautifully wrapped gifts is infectious. My gift wrapping normally looks very thrown together so I loved learning some tips and techniques to make them look gorgeous! Lovely venue and a really relaxed, enjoyable day. A real treat! Would definitely recommend."

Shirley harrison reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Really enjoyed my crochet lesson with Ann. Refreshed my memory on what I already knew ( although that wasn’t a lot) and gave me an appetite to learn more. Just need to practice the basics and then I may return for more advanced stitches!! Lovely surroundings."

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Shirley for your kind review. I'm glad you found the session useful for reviving your interest in crochet and reviewing your skills. Good luck with it. Kind regards Ann"

Julie and Peter Ross reviewed: Lino Printing Day with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"Not only is Claire a hugely talented artist but she has the patience to encourage complete novices to complete very satisfying pieces of work. She provides advice and guidance but never "takes over" so the end result is all your own work! We will definitely carry on!"

Ted Waldron reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"Dave’s calm, gently humorous approach created a friendly atmosphere and made sure everyone felt at home. The course was filled with information from the safe use of sharp tools to how to read the grain of your log. Dave is clearly very knowledgable spoon carving and all other aspects of green woodworking. At the end of the day I came away with 2 spoons and a great deal of knowledge to propel me forward in my spoon carving adventure."

The Upcycled Coach reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a lovely workshop. Kerry was warm, welcoming as well as professional and knowledgable. We were given clear instructions, which made the process feel simple. The setting was beautiful, the atmosphere was cosy and the products were gorgeous. I would highly recommend Can to Candle workshops!"

Alison Harrington reviewed: Introduction to leatherwork with Armitage Leather

"What a fantastic course! I have been on many courses but by far, this is the best course I have ever been on. I am so new to leather working and from the off, Nigel was so patient and took me through what the day would entail, and the processes needed to produce a finished item, as well as giving a very interesting insight on the history of leather. I cannot believe how much I learnt. Designing, pattern drafting, pattern cutting, choosing leather, bevelling, slicking, saddle stitching and finishing and so much more all in one day! I am really chuffed and proud of what I was able to achieve with Nigel’s help and knowledge and cannot wait to move on to more challenging items. As I progress, I will most definitely be returning to do more courses. I left armed with knowledge, skills and confidence to work out a design on my own and to see it through to the finished product, but also know Nigel is just an email away for advice should I feel I need it. I have also subscribed to Nigel’s Vimeo channel and would absolutely encourage anyone who wants to get in to leather work and produce well-made beautiful products, to do the same. The videos are brilliant, Nigel not only explains clearly, he takes you right through each of the processes with very clear tutorials and lots of tips on tools and much more. Nigel, thank you for such a productive and memorable day, and for your generosity in sharing your knowledge willingly, to help others."

Emma Knight reviewed: Introductory soap making workshop

"We attended the ‘Natural Skincare Workshop’ and had a fantastic time. Nic and Ben were very welcoming, they gave us a memorable and fun experience whilst spending quality time with close friends. We had the freedom to create our own unique products from a large selection of natural ingredients and we were all very pleased with the finished items which we were able to take home. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Boo Cottage Botanicals responded:

"Thanks Emma for your lovely review! Hope you enjoyed using your products, Nic"

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

"Just attended this wonderful workshop and can highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in learning more about felting. I was amazed how much we covered in one day ... including a yummy lunch ! Melanie Louise is an organised and thoughtful teacher who seemed to guide everyone through their different projects. I came away feeling much more confident in my ability and with a lovely piece of art I’m going to treasure. Todmorden is also a gem and well worth a visit with lots of arty shops and a relaxed vibe. Loved the course and will be doing more workshops with crafts in the valley ?"

Ali reviewed: Nordic wood craft

"Had a wonderful private course to make a traditional mug with my friend Lou. I learnt some amazing new skills and had an excellent day in the forest. Tom has a very relaxed and friendly approach to teaching, he encourages creativity and learning. His knowledge of wood and passion for what he does is exceptional! He is even happy to sit by the fire and have a bit of chit chat too! Thanks for a lovely day. I will definitely be back. :)"

Ann Lewis reviewed: Luxury Christmas decorations (full day) with the Cheshire School of Glass

"We had a brilliant day! Jenny made it so much fun. We really got in the mood for christmas! Mince pies and Bing Crosby in abundance! The decoration we made will be treasured for ever! I'm so pleased with the results and the amount we made. Thank you Jenny an awsome day. I will be back for the basic fusing course."

Lizzie Britland reviewed: 1-to-1 tailored course with one of the UK's leading glass artists Jennifer Barker, at the Cheshire School of Glass

"Jenny is the real deal. Her knowledge of glass techniques is incredible. I thought the one to one was a lot of money until I came away from an incredible day where I made and learnt so much. I now realise it was really good value for money. Jenny is easy to get on with and is welcoming and relaxed. She teaches with genuine enthusiasm and in my view, is the best glass fuser in the business. A real professional."

Thomas Miles reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"Fantastic course, brillaint teacher with Spike who is very patient and approachable specially if you haven't done this before, yet doesn't dumb anything down, so you walk away with an all round learning experience. Very pleased with the course."

Roger Sylvester-Bradley reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"I'm a crop scientist, so I hate it when people only think food comes from shops. But then I was thinking spoons and forks come from shops ... I hadn't thought that forging was needed, or what forging really meant ... but once I'd twigged it's about melting and bashing bits of metal, I really enjoyed it ... and as everyone else is saying, Nigel was an excellent and enthusiastic introducer ... and now I have my own self-made spoon ... and poker, BBQ spatula, and weird wiggly thing to stick in the garden, etc. Activity / experience gifts seem to be in fashion, and this is one, par excellence, especially if you arrive from outer space, like me."

mike edwards reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"This was a fantastic experience.... andy the course leader was very welcoming and great at explaining the process. As a complete beginer i was able to knock up a very respectable blade which looks good and actually works. Would definately reccommend this course for anybody for an experience a little different"

Helen reviewed: Bird sculpture - clay, paper, mixed media craft workshop

"What a wonderful day! I was nervous at first being a beginner to sculpting. However I ended up with two wonderful if somewhat quirky birds! I love them Nikki is lovely and so talented - she was very patient throughout the day, and explained things clearly. She had loads of materials to choose from and everything was set up really well. The studio is very well positioned and light and airy. Nikki made the whole experience really enjoyable. Playing Enya in the background set it off perfectly for me! I wholly recommend this course and I am planning to go back to tackle something else - now I am brimming with confidence in my artistic abilities! Thank you so much Nikki - Humphrey is already settling in well to his new home and haven't worked out what the girl is called yet!"

NIKKI SZABO responded:

"Thank you so much Helen! It was lovely meeting you and I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. Nikki x"

Melissa Gutierrez reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"Brilliant tutor - very knowledgeable and passionate about mosaics. I never knew there was so much to mosaicking. It was a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I would love to have a go at the ceramic workshop that Adela also holds."

Tania reviewed: 1-Day Jewellery Making Silver Copper Workshop for 2 people

"I thoroughly enjoyed Linda’s workshop. There was a small group of 4 which was perfect. We had the choice of making earrings, pendant, bangle or a ring. I decided on some earrings. Linda was really encouraging and gave lots of guidance so we could achieve something special. I decided on a pair of earrings and I’m so thrilled with them! Not only did I learn a lot of jewellery making skills, I also learnt another technique called keum boo where you bond 24ct gold onto your piece. Thanks Linda for such a great day. Can’t wait to come back"

Linda Sandeman Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was so lovely having you there. Loved your design on your earrings. The keum boo really sets them off. :-)"

Kate Frost reviewed: Introductory soap making workshop

"We booked a workshop to celebrate birthdays together. Our age range was from 18 to 85 and we had a brilliant time: really fun, very informative and lovely products to take away at the end. I would highly recommend this, either a session making one thing or a longer workshop trying a few different techniques."

Boo Cottage Botanicals responded:

"Hi Kate, Many thanks for your lovely review - we really enjoyed having you all, it was a fun-filled morning of creativity and laughter. Hope you enjoyed using your goodies, Nic"

Leanne from Burton on the water reviewed: Hand embroidery Workshop - Garden Borders with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Such a lovely day! Julie you are such a good teacher. Love the Tigley terminology- scrunch uppies!! Many thanks."

Pat from Worcester reviewed: Hand embroidery Workshop - Garden Borders with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Had a great time, really enjoyed myself and learned lots of new things."

Caroline from Birmingham reviewed: Hand embroidery Workshop - Garden Borders with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Thank you for a lovely day! Really enjoyed it and very pleased with my "artwork". Hope to come again."

Keeley from Monmouth reviewed: Hand embroidery Workshop - Garden Borders with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Absolutely fabulous! Thank you!"

Deni Darke- Underwood reviewed: Hand embroidery Workshop - Garden Borders with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Great! Thank you Julie for your patience and brilliant inspiration."

kirstin from Bracknell reviewed: Hand embroidery Workshop - Garden Borders with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Thank you! Had a fabulous time. Amazing location in your amazing "shed". Beautiful style of teaching and fab to take something almost finished home. Thank you- hope to be back soon!"