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Cat Roberts reviewed: Weekend upholstery courses - Oxfordshire & Berkshire Borders

"Philip is very knowledgeable and paid great attention to detail and explaining why we needed to do certain things in a particular way. Was quite happy to answer questions, even ones that may have been quite obvious to the rest of the class with more experience but I was a complete novice. He shared his time evenly between all the students and was happy for us to look and learn from other students projects. I now have a completed reupholstered piano chair that will be being made into a footstool. Looking forward to booking another course soon to learn more skills in reupholstering. Cat"

Nicola reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"I attended this course which was held in a truly beautiful surroundings. The course provider was warm and welcoming. She took a real interest in her students as a person and what they wanted to achieve from her course. The Course was well presented, facilitated, educational and factual. I would highly recommend attendance for any "crafty person"."

Nic Hayward reviewed: The Drawing Circus comes to Towersey

"The Drawing Circus at Towersey exceeded all expectations. As a newcomer to life drawing, it was a fabulous experience, very relaxed and friendly, with musical magic too. I am glad I stayed for the whole day, as I learned lots and definitely plan to go again next year. Thank you to all concerned."

Sam Andrews reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Thanks for a great day Nigel. Had a great time at Fransham Forge on Saturday and staying in the shepherds hut. Your workshop is amazing. Made some fantastic pieces, never thought i would be able make things that look so good on my first day. Would definitely recommend and maybe come back for a couple more days."

Jean and Pete reviewed: Weekend upholstery courses - Oxfordshire & Berkshire Borders

"Both my husband and I , attended a weekend end course with Phillip, working on the same chair. Philip is an excellent teacher. We both felt on the first day, maybe we wont be able to do this, but with the excellent guidance by Phillip, we now are looking forward to booking another course with him to go a little further with our chair. Tea coffee and cakes were on hand through the day. We would absolutely recommend the course to anyone. He's a great Guy."

Ruth W. reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Had a lovely morning with a small group of beginners. Anita is a natural teacher who manages to teach in a relaxed and fun way whilst ensuring that instructions are clear and easy to follow. I made 4 perfect candles and numerous scented tealights. A very enjoyable workshop in a beautiful setting which I would happily recommend to anyone with an interest in candles!"

graham cooper reviewed: Mono printing using the magic colourful Viscosity Technique

"Excellent course. Emily is highly experienced, imaginative and encouraging. Viscoisty is a fascinating technique and it was very well taught and demonstrated."

Beth Biddies reviewed: Weekend ceramic sculpture workshop (one day)

"Following a break from making sculpture, Beatrice's 2 day course was the perfect way in which to 're immerse' myself back into making. Beatrice is incredibly attentive and helpful, offering constructive feedback in a supportive and encouraging way. The small group sizes also enable sufficient opportunity for one-to-one support and in depth conversations about the sculpture making process, as well as group discussion. Thank you very much - I am so glad I decided to attend the course and look forward to hopefully signing up for more!"

John Doré reviewed: Whittling course

"Martin covered all of the skills and techniques needed to begin whittling and produce a couple of pieces to take home. The course covers health and safety, recommendations and advice on knife selection, knife sharpening and of course, you get to make things! Martin is very encouraging and helpful, offering lots of advice to the beginner and the day was fun, informative and relaxing. He also provides a lovely (home made) lunch and plenty of tea, coffee etc. A fantastic day with a really nice bloke!"

Emily reviewed: Enamelling on silver - Cloisonne

"Excellent course. Highly recommended"

Sandy Norton reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"What a fabulous day, Rosanna is a great and patience teacher, very knowledgeable and lovely. A lovely selection of leather to choose from. We came away with lovely bags, which don't look home made, you really can make a unique bag of your own. I can't recommend the course enough and my friend and I going to try and do the 2 day course in the future."

Sue alfrey reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"My lovely friend Sandy bought me the course as a birthday present, what an amazing gift! I had a truly brilliant day, I made a cross -body clutch bag, Rosanna was patient, encouraging, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her craft, I came away with a bag that I am so happy with. I have lots of comments about it, as I made it, and the experience bought for me, as far as i am concerned I have made a bag for life. Thank you Rosanna and Sandy."

Rachel Tapp reviewed: Try Enamel workshop - suitable for all abilities

"Wow! Teresa gave me and two friends a fantastic enameling taster workshop at her professional studio in Blackwell. A lovely friendly lady, with a patient and relaxed tutoring style. She gave us individual attention and lots of choices, and ensured her explanations were geared to complete novices. She also provided a wonderful light lunch platter, tea and cake - a perfect chilled afternoon experience. Lovely memories, and a souvenir piece of our own artwork to take home. Highly recommended as a treat for yourself, or a gift for the person who has everything! Thank you Teresa! ?"

Caroline Aden reviewed: Jewellery making with Precious Metal Silver Clay - Full Day Workshop

"I had an AMAZING experience with Charlotte in her cosy studio, one to one instruction on how to craft my two beautiful pieces was fantastic. I wasn’t expecting to come away with such beautiful, unique and personalised jewellery. I couldn’t be happier with my pieces or the experience, I would recommend this to anyone! Thank you so much Charlotte- I will definitely be back!!"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Caroline, I'm sooo glad you enjoyed it. The jewellery you created on the day was stunning, and very well thought out. Well done. It was a pleasure to show you the wonders of working with silver clay! Thank you for the lovely review. Kind regards, Charlotte Wakeling"

Yvonne Cunnane reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Very enjoyable. I learned a great deal particularly about Bath stone. Sebastian has a wealth of experience and can cope with a wide variety of people coming to the subject from different angles. He’s very encouraging and helpful and does not impose his ideas on you. The venue is glorious. It’s out in the most beautiful countryside sited in a wonderful collection of ramshackled huts. I shall return!"

Sarah Lyon reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great fun. Tiring but not as hard as I had imagined. Excellent support and help from Sebastian just when I needed it! I would recommend two days like this to get the idea of stone carving and be encouraged to have a go and be prepared to feel pretty whacked by the end of the day. Might come again!"

Angela Manning reviewed: China mosaic workshop with China Petals

"Had a great day. Lots of resources to use, and nice venue."

China Petals responded:

"Hi Angela, Im really glad you had a great time and your plaque looks brilliant, well done."

John hallford reviewed: The Art of Marbling One-to-One Workshop

"A very nice and informative panting course with a pleasant and knowledgeable tutor"

Victoria Fox reviewed: Full day mosaic workshop for beginners - Meriden, West Midlands

"Fabulous day with a fabulous host and teacher. Thank you Anne. All three of us did Christmas mosaics and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Afternoon tea was delicious. Will be coming back very soon."

Pamela reviewed: Distressed painted furniture course with refreshments

"Loved our recent course and came home with 2 wonderful chairs."

Karen Raeside reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Fabulous morning with Kerry yesterday learning how to pour my own candle. Kerry shared with us her passion for candle making and I learned not only how to make a candle but how to properly burn it and loads about different waxes and scents. It was a very informative session with a lovely group of people. Kerry made us so welcome and her homemade cake was delicious too!!! I would highly recommend ?"

Clare Clark reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What an amazing experience! Jonathan was patient and managed to match the different paces we had in the group. We were all really chuffed with our jewellery- whole experience was fantastic ?"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank yo Clare. Great to meet you and a pleasure to help you with your jewellery making Jonathan"

Paul McCaffrey reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving- Beginners Eating Spoon

"I attended a rustic table making course earlier in the year and enjoyed it so much I thought I would have a go at spoon carving. On both courses the teaching was very good using a variety of tools and techniques. The facilities in the teaching area and the centre were very good. I now have a very nice table that I am staining and waxing, and the skills to try spoon carving at home."

dorothy walker reviewed: Aromatherapy workshop

"Wish I'd picked a more simple design, but I learned a lot in this workshop."

Sue Browne reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"Claire’s class was just great, I enjoyed every minute of it!! Claire made me feel comfortable and relaxed as soon as I got there. She made the instructions simple and straight forward, demonstrating each part of the process and suggesting slightly different methods which might be useful. Claire had lots and lots examples of finished and try-out pieces which were really lovely and gave me loads of ideas for my own stuff! I learnt a lot, met two lovely people, Claire and Trish, had cakes and coffee and left with some beautiful jewellery made by me! Thanks Claire!"

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"You leaf Pendant was beautiful Sue and it was a great workshop! Thank you, Claire"