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John G reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"The course was brilliant! The right pace, progressive, and well explained. Great range of discounted items on sale as well. *Review written at the welding facility on 06/10/18, hard copy kept at premises."

Jerry R reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Booked in store as I live locally. I thought the course was superb, with the right amount of technical knowledge taught. David is a fantastic teacher, relaxed and very helpful. *Review written at the welding facility on 06/10/18, hard copy kept at premises."

Keith H reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"The course was brilliant. Covered everything I wanted to know at a reasonable pace. *Review written at the welding facility on 06/10/18, hard copy kept at premises."

John S reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"The course was extremely good. The content and the pace was just right. I can't suggest anything, it was excellent.  *Review written at the welding facility on 06/10/18, hard copy kept at premises."

Tony S reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"A first class A++ welding course. Course was driven by individual requirements, the best way too learn!! Would 100% recommend. *Review written at the welding facility on 06/10/18, hard copy kept at premises."

Carly Walters reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Really lovely day learning a new skill. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, beautiful setting and Theresa is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. I treated my Mum to the workshop as a gift and really enjoyed coming along with her and learning something new. I was completely hopeless but Theresa has the patience of a saint and I was spinning away by lunchtime. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in spinning or just as a day out doing something different."

Robin de Carteret reviewed: Contemporary stool making weekend course

"This is the 2nd course I've done with Amrose - he is great. Perfect balance of help and letting you get on with it. The furniture he make is beautiful and with his instruction I've managed to make 2 beautiful pieces. Delicious food from Emily too!"

Carole reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"Eddie was a great tutor! Patient and explained things really clearly. Lovely venue and Alison very hospitable, good cake!! We will be back for basket weaving."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thanks Carole, We consider ourselves very lucky to have Eddie Glew as our tutor - he is a very busy chap in the World of Willow! Thankyou for joining us and for your happy review. We look forward to welcoming you back for for Basket Weaving."

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

"Keith and I had a really enjoyable day and learnt loads. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and gentle guidance!"

Mike reviewed: Contemporary stool making weekend course

"The ease and encouragement that Ambrose brings to teaching make the whole process of learning a new skill not only less daunting but positively enjoyable. A stool might just be a stool but a stool created from lumps of wood with your own hand is a piece of creative and useful art."

Susan reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"The stone carving class is simply wonderful. Lucy is an amazing teacher and very talented artist. The three day course allows more than adequate time to learn how to stone carve and bring home a finished piece. It also provides the skills to carve independently, As another reviewer stated, time really flies by with perfect breaks filled with delicious food. I have attended two classes thus far and have signed up for another next year. Perhaps it is a testimony to how much I enjoy the class that I fly over the Atlantic from the States to attend!"

David reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Just to say what a brilliant day this was. Relaxed but "no nonsense" tuition, with a great result."

Zara Mughal reviewed: Intensive Henna Course

"My experience whilst learning how to do henna has been excellent and very beneficial. I have gained the confidence to start doing henna professionally, you have guided me well and throughout each lesson you have explained all the things i needed to know in order to take this profession further. Your knowledge and your teaching will always be remembered and i have enjoyed each lesson i have had with you. It has been a pleasure to learn from you and just enjoy your company. Thank you"

Hazel Sim reviewed: Lino Printing Day with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"Claire. A lovely afternoon. Relaxed, but informative and helpful. You paced the time excellently and had a very calm, relaxed manner Thoroughly enjoyable. Will come again and recommend you Ps, hope the speech making went well! Hazel"

Chris Battye reviewed: Leather Bag Workshop - Two day Evancliffe Leathercraft Workshop

"This is the second course I have done with Clive and Wendy, again thoroughly enjoyable pitched at the right level for all on the course. I came away with a beautiful handbag and the skills to be ready for the next adventure. A fantastic weekend, thoroughly recommended again! Thank you"

Sian walker reviewed: Traditional cold process soap making course

"Lovely welcome to a beautiful location. Sue and John very hospitable, friendly and keen to explain as much as they could on process. All safety regulations followed and John was very amenable to personal preferences. Clear direction and advice given throughout the day, and I left the course with skills, knowledge and confidence to have a go on my own! I would definitely recommend this course."

Edensoapschool responded:

"Thank you very much Sian for the lovely review you give us it was a pleasure meeting you so glad you enjoyed the day about learning to make cold process soap and that you have gone away with confidence to make your own hope to see you again soon thank you John& sue Macadams Eden soap school."

Emily Webb reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"Absolutely loved this course. Mark was very knowledgable, helpful and encouraging. I have come away with a beautiful, unique stool which I am so proud of. Brilliant course. I’d recommend to anyone."

Megan howley reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"On Saturday I had a wonderful day learning how to make a silver jewellery. On the canal boat we got very creative and Jonathan was an excellent teacher. It was the perfect setting to celebrate my boyfriends birthday (he loved it too). We learnt some basic skills and then went on to making a silver ring to take home. What a beautiful, relaxing day which I’ve recommended to all my friends. Expect plenty of tea and cake and great company. Thank you Jonathan for a great day!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Megan for the kind review. It was great to see you all again on the boat and I look forward to hearing about more of your crafting adventures Jonathan"

Jeannie Lousada reviewed: 'Guinea Fowl in Pastels' - One Day Workshop with Cate Wetherall

"A very good and instructive day with brilliant basics demonstration from Cate for us to follow. Challenging subject but fun to do. Inspiring studio and inspiring day."

Marianne Langley reviewed: Leather Bag Workshop - Two day Evancliffe Leathercraft Workshop

"Another excellent course, which was a perfect follow on from the Evancliffe belt-making course earlier in the year. Clive and Wendy are excellent, patient, knowledgeable tutors. I am so thrilled with the bag I made, which was a version of a messenger bag. This course is suitable for beginners or people who have had chance to try leather-work before. Beware, you will be hooked!"

David Stirrup reviewed: Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'B' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

"A wonderful, if somewhat exhausting, experience. From very nervous beginnings it was quite remarkable how much progress could be made during the course of a couple of days. Both myself, and especially my family, were amazed at the results."

Mrs Povey reviewed: Verona Tessile, Lake Garda & Venice

"Comfortable hotel, interesting trips to Lake Garda and Venice. Verona Tessile"

Mrs Redpath reviewed: The spirit of Shetland knitting holiday

"Excellent company to deal with, second holiday and have booked future third holiday. Easily reached on phone, personal touch, concerns dealt with and holiday tailored to needs. May seem expensive but having priced hotel and travel separately Arena cost less and included more ie small group size, guide and tutors."

Miss Orange reviewed: The spirit of Shetland knitting holiday

"A well organised and enjoyable experience."

Mrs Webber reviewed: The spirit of Shetland knitting holiday

"Gave much more than I expected. Great admin staff,very supportive and knowledgable The tour guide,Lynne,was very knowledgable about Shetland and liked it there."