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eric hawkins reviewed: One Day Small Leather Goods Workshop

"A great 1 day course and very good value for money. The course content was clearly explained and the projects suitable for beginners. You get to make 3 items from quite a comprehensive list. Sarah is lovely and very helpful; nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Lunch was excellent and we finished at around 5:00pm with 3 nice pieces each. Thanks Sarah and best wishes for continued success with your courses."

June Hill reviewed: Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

"A very enjoyable afternoon. Clear instructions given which allowed everyone to be successful in producing a book. "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you for coming to the workshop June. Your book was fab and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the afternoon."

Liz Hollman reviewed: Watercolour Wonders: A Hands-On Workshop for ALL Levels

"Another lovely workshop with Purnima. This week's project was learning how to paint translucent petals and as usual, Purnima demonstrated how to achieve this step by step. The result was a very delicate painting. This is a technique I have not used before - there is always something new to learn. Looking forward to meeting up again at the next workshop."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for your review so pleased to hear you are learning new techniques. Look forward to teaching you at the next workshop."

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

"I had a lovely time on my birthday, Sue is very knowledgeable and spent one to one time with each person on the day, so that each of us went home with something that we felt proud of. I will definitely be booking another workshop with Sue this year and would highly recommend to others. Huttons Ambo is a lovely venue, lots of space and facilities. "

Sue Kershaw responded:

"Thank you Tracie for your lovely review and for booking on the course. It was great to meet you and I am really happy to hear that you have caught the bug! You would be very welcomed back."

RoseB reviewed: Willow Deer Workshop with Dovecote Willow

"Excellent day. Not done willow sculpture before so doing this course was throwing myself in at the deep end, but had a great time, learned a lot and came away with a finished deer. Definitely going to do more willow sculpture. Really enjoyed the day. Thank you "

Dovecote Willow responded:

"Thank you Rose, you were a pleasure to work with. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the day 🙏 "

Daymo reviewed: Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

"Cracking day out! Richard and Will are very skilled and knowledgeable, shown us an array of skills and techniques that we could use. Genuinely great guys to spend the day with and would definitely recommend."

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"It was such a good day for us too Daymo! Thank you for your very kind comments, you were such a great group of guys. Richard. "

Anne Ward reviewed: Glass Fusing Full Day Introduction For One

"I have just attended a Glass Fusing full day introduction 1-2-1 course with Andy from Kalypso Glass in Burton. The booking process was very easy, and I received good communications from Andy, giving me directions and advice pre-course. I had to change the date of my course at short notice, which Andy arranged for me. I arrived at 10am, and I left at 5pm. I learnt how to score and cut glass sheets, and created a bowl, 2 standing wavy pieces - an under water theme and flowers in a meadow, a Santa Claus, a snowman and an angel. Lastly I made a colourful tea light. Andy explained the process throughout the day, telling me about different types of glass, how the pieces are fired, different temperatures used etc. Very detailed! Andy was very happy to share his knowledge and was very easy to talk to. He was very patient. I did this course as a one-off as I just was curious how glass fusing worked. The amount of detail would be very useful if someone was interested in learning more about the process for a hobby or for work. I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it, and Andy, to anyone who wants to learn about glass fusing."

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Anne, glad to hear you enjoyed your day with us, it was great to meet you."

Dawn reviewed: Textile Portraits - Free-motion Machine Embroidery POCKLINGTON

"Loved the course. Holly was an excellent teacher, friendly and approachable. Learnt a lot and will definitely do another course with Holly "

Margaret reviewed: Textile Portraits - Free-motion Machine Embroidery POCKLINGTON

"Brilliant workshop,thankuou Holly. Holly is friendly and approachable and has the course and content structure in place. The organisation and care was great. A real bonus was the course handout which was at pure individual workstations. 2nd workshop I have done with Holly and will happily do more."

Jay reviewed: Woodworking power tool workshop

"Wow! What a day! We covered a lot of stuff in just 6 hours learning about the different machines used in woodwork. Tyler was very thorough in his teaching with great emphasis on the health and safety of working these machines. I could not have asked for a better teacher and would highly recommend this course to everyone wanting to use woodworking machines. "

Jay reviewed: Wood reclamation workshop

""I recently did this course and have to say that it was utterly fantastic! Tyler’s passion for recycling and repurposing old wood was inspirational. Who knew there was such a lot of beautiful wood in a dilapidated old chest of drawers!!""

Charlie reviewed: Pottery throwing day course in the South Downs

"I had an amazing day with Rowena. She's knowledgeable, patient, and has a wonderful sense of humor. I'll be back again to glaze my pots, and I'm so chuffed I managed to throw 6 items in the end! She listened and helped me build on my previous knowledge of clay. It was a very meditative process and I left the day feeling accomplished and chilled out. Keep your elbows on the bowl!"

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Hello Charlie, thankyou for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed your day and went home feeling good. See you again soon. Rowena "

Alan Tate reviewed: Welding with confidence

"I had a great day yesterday, think I will come and do the black smith 2 day course,later this year "

Andrew reviewed: Woodworking power tool workshop

"We recently did this course with Tyler - can't recommend it highly enough. Tyler is an absolutely terrific teacher clearly and steadily explaining and helping you learn the fundamentals. Well done Tyler and looking forward to learning lots more from you in the future."

Jay Vaughan reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"I recently did this course and have to say that it was utterly fantastic! Tyler’s passion for recycling and repurposing old wood was inspirational. Who knew there was such a lot of beautiful wood in a dilapidated old chest of drawers!!"

Andrew reviewed: Wood reclamation workshop

"We recently did this course with Tyler - can't recommend it highly enough. Tyler is an absolutely terrific teacher clearly and steadily explaining and helping you learn the fundamentals. Well done Tyler and looking forward to learning lots more from you in the future."

Andrew reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"We recently did this course with Tyler - can't recommend it highly enough. Tyler is an absolutely terrific teacher clearly and steadily explaining and helping you learn the fundamentals. Well done Tyler and looking forward to learning lots more from you in the future."

Odette reviewed: Lampshade making with Grace & Favour Home, Devon

"Thoroughly enjoyed the lampshade workshop with Rachel. She was very helpful and explained everything in detail. Would heartily recommend this workshop. "

Grace & Favour Home responded:

"Thanks so much Odette! You made a beautiful shade and I hope you have lots of success making shades for your shop!!"

Jean Pritchard reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"A great time and a successful outcome. Jonathon is so patient and helpful. Everything for an interesting and supportive morning. Plus a unique !!!!!! piece of jewellery. Definitely to be recommended. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Jean and Veronica. It was a real pleasure to work with you and introduce you both to some silversmithing skills. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the class. Thank you for your very kind words. Jonathan"

Heather Keys reviewed: Willow Obelisks Workshop

"I enjoyed making 2 willow obelisk’s today , brilliant teacher , plenty of materials . I recommend this class to anyone interested "

Carol and Katie reviewed: Enamelling Workshop For Two People

"We enjoyed our time learning how to do enamelling and produced some satisfying results we will treasure. Carole was very helpful and keen to ensure we got something close to what we had in mind. It was a great introduction to the craft."

Carole Allen Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. I had so much fun and it was great to see you experiment with the enamel and achieve some interesting effects."

Rachel reviewed: Beginners sewing - Tote Bag and Zipped Bag - Day Workshop - Worcester

"I was given this course as a surprise birthday present by my daughter and was delighted with it. My sewing machine was handed down by my grandmother and I have learned on the go, often not understanding why certain things happen or what to do to resolve them. Judi gave valuable tips and answered so many questions, it's all beginning to make sense now. The size of the group was just right and meant that Judi was aways on hand to help out and advise. I was looking to do the cord cross body bag workshop but it's fully booked! I will definately sign up for something else."

Deborah and David Scullion reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Spent another very informative day with Paul, this time learning the art of glass fusing. He is generous with his time, explaining each process thoroughly, before leaving us to create our own glass pieces, using whatever we wanted from his vast range of coloured glass, frit, beads and canes. Can't wait to see the finished pieces once they've been fired in the kiln!"

Jeni reviewed: Introduction to Wet Feltmaking, Make your own Felt Picture

"had a fabulous morning making a felt picture with Penny. Clear instructions and well staged class. With good explaination and demonstrations. had a great time! "

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"Thanks Jeni, You and Trudy were a pleasure to teach! Hope to see you again soon :)"

Jane reviewed: Stained Glass Panel Workshop with April Pebble

"April is one of the most patient tutors possible! She provided such high quality teaching taking into account all levels of the participants. The environment is tranquil, fabulous studio to work in, small group that ensured personal attention. A great day of getting away from everyday life. "

April Pebble responded:

"Thanks so much for this kind review Jane! It was lovely to meet & spend the day with you, hopefully see you again :) "