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12 Sep 17'

Denise reviewed: Full day introduction to glass fusing course.

"I bought this creative experience day as a birthday present for my daughter. We had an absolutely fabulous day with Amanda who ran the course. She was extremely welcoming, friendly, kind and humorous and made us feel at ease as soon as we walked through the door. We were joined by Vicky who also signed up for the course and we all got on together really well. Amanda guided us through the day and was extremely helpful, encouraging and supportive of all of our creative ideas and efforts and she encouraged us to use our imagination. This was a first class course and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to try out their creative skills using glass. I learnt so much more than I thought I would throughout the day and I would like to take this hobby further in the future. As well as all of this Amanda supplied a first class lunch that I would have gladly paid for in a restaurant. All in all the day was absolutely brilliant and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in working with glass. It doesn't matter if you think you are creative or not. Just go for it and you will surprise yourself. Thanks Amanda the day was absolutely fantastic! Denise"

12 Sep 17'

Caroline reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Ann is lovely and patient. I learnt a range of skills to prepare me for knitting. One to one tuition really helped, especially as Ann was hand when an issue occurred. Thank you, highly recommend."

12 Sep 17'

louise lafferty reviewed: Upholstery classes at Sandra Fryer's Workshops

"Enjoyed every minute of every class I attended with Sandra , learning so many new techniques and ways to upholster chairs . The work was a challange but i enjoyed it so much and it was fulfilling . Sandra's approach to teaching is excellent and her enthusiasm is contagious. Such a shame she is leaving the area. she will be missed."

12 Sep 17'

Lesley Pitcher reviewed: A relaxing day of clay making

"A fantastic day spent with Trisha, a warm welcome with coffee and homemade cakes. Then an introduction to different pottery techniques, by the end of the day I was very pleased with the many pots I had made, can't wait to glaze them now. Great lunch too, thank you. Lesley x"

12 Sep 17'

Matthew Jones reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Great days tuition. Graham was very knowledgeable and helpful, giving a good overview of Wood Turning at his well equipped workshop. He guided the 2 of us though basic wood turning techniques and we came away with a candle stick and a bowl. I would recommend this course to anyone wishing either to have a go at wood turning or anyone wishing to develop it as a hobby."

12 Sep 17'

Stephen Orr reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Brilliant day, would not change a thing. Thanks again."

11 Sep 17'

Penny reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making

"A wonderful day from start to finish. We learnt so much from Jonathan and have come away with enough knowledge, together with worksheets to continue making jewellery. I was so pleased to have made a ring and a bangle. He was a fantastic host supplying coffee, tea, cake and a wonderful lunch. I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone who is interested in silversmithing. We will most certainly b returning!"

11 Sep 17'

Wayne groom reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"A big thank you to stuart and his team at the trading post. I had such an exciting time learning to use the forge and trying to make the metal do what I wanted (badly).Stuart was patient,witty and very knowledgable and helped us get through to the final result.i throughly enjoy my day and would highly recommend it to anyone to give it try."

11 Sep 17'

Jeanette reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Having never spun any wool I was really nervous about attending this course in case I couldn't do it and was out of my depth. Elaine very quickly made me feel relaxed and at ease. She was a great teacher, so calm and nothing was too much trouble. I was really please to come away with my home spun wool. A really enjoyable day."

11 Sep 17'

Rachael Leach reviewed: Photography Days

"I highly recommend this course to anybody. Right from the first meeting, Richard and Sue made me feel completely at ease with them. They are both very knowledgeable and passionate about photography, and are genuinely interested in helping other people get the best out of their cameras and photography. Richard and Sue explain things in a way that is easy to understand, and give you plenty of time and guidance to take plenty of photographs and then review and change them in Lightroom. They also gave me lots of advice on equipment I may need. I feel much more confident using my camera now and playing around with different settings. As others have said, you will not regret going on this course if you are keen on photography!"

11 Sep 17'

Rachel Palmer reviewed: Introduction to stone setting 2 day course

"Absolutely loved this course. After doing the 2 day silver jewellery making course with Jonathan 3 weeks ago I was really excited to learn how to finish off my pieces with stones and it was even more rewarding than I'd expected. I came away with pieces of jewellery that I'd actually buy which felt like a great achievement. As before, Jonathan communicated everything so well, made sure to balance information with hands on practice, managed to split his time evenly between all 3 of us on the course and make sure we were ok with what we were doing at all times. Not to mention he kept us well fed and watered. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn the basics of stone setting."

11 Sep 17'

Rachel Palmer reviewed: 2 Day Silver Jewellery Making Course - Ely

"What a great course. Really hands on and loads learnt in such a short time. Jonathan is a great teacher and has helped make what once felt so daunting feel so doable (with a little practice). Definitely got the jewellery bug."

11 Sep 17'

Stephen Reynolds reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Very good, thorough, informed and interested tutoring in the basics and not-so-basics of wood-turning. Excellent matching of information to the customers - proper conversation rather than a prescribed course. I'll be signing up again soon."

11 Sep 17'

Jan reviewed: Willow Weaving Workshop

"I wanted to thank you very much for the really enjoyable day today. I am so proud of the hare, but am, very aware I couldn’t possibly have created it without your expert guidance. You were so patient with us all right through the day . I couldn’t believe it when you said it was 4pm and realised that we had been working away for 6 hours."

11 Sep 17'

Bryan W reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"What a fantastic day: two great little projects; two keen classmates and an enthusiastic tutor. You should consider running an 'advanced' one day course to make something a bit more challenging."

11 Sep 17'

Philip robinson reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"Enjoyed every second of this course, it was so informative, the tutor helpful, the time just flew away. Thank you so much for a wonderful day."

11 Sep 17'

Dr Kevin Pyke reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Great day blacksmithing. Really enjoyed it. Good teacher and with only 3 students, it worked very well and tuition was just right. Good to take home two really decent handmade pieces which friends and family were most impressed by. Do you do a second level course? It would be fun to keep going a bit and learn some other slightly more advanced techniques."

10 Sep 17'

Jan Preshous reviewed: Candle making with afternoon tea

"A very relaxed and enjoyable course, Tracy was very welcoming and very informative we came away ready to start making candles. Would definitely recommended this course"

10 Sep 17'

Tony Bettison reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"A thoroughly enjoyable and educational day. So much information presented with a calm relaxed approach and all course members treated in a very professional and inclusive manner. The day went by a flash and yet we all came out with our completed masterpieces! It has certainly wetted my appetite and I can see myself continuing to practice the skills gained today (should my retirement from work ever happen!!) 100% recommended."

10 Sep 17'

Robyn Martin reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"A fantastic 2 days. I attended the course with my Father and we both enjoyed it immensely and have been telling everyone about it. We both love the bags we have made and have had loads of compliments. Neither of us really knew what to expect and Jason and Louise did everything to make our experience a great one. I would encourage anyone to give this a try and be really impressed with what they will help you to achieve. I certainly was and now I just need to decide on the next project..."

10 Sep 17'

Gayle reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"Quite simply a high quality course, instructor and candles. They keep the frangrance exceptionally well and look stunning. Will be coming back."

10 Sep 17'

Chris Hyde reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"Having painted with watercolours for many years, I approached the workshop with more than a little apprehension. How could one paint with wool? Would it be possible to complete a landscape in five hours? My worries were unfounded. Raya is an excellent teacher with endless patience and encouragement. I learned how to build colour and texture using fine Merino wool and completed an autumn landscape which was beautifully framed ready to take home. Many thanks, Raya, for giving me the confidence to pursue this addictive hobby. A further workshop is on the cards."

10 Sep 17'

Julie reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Fantastic day with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor. Elaine was patient and encouraging through every aspect of the spinning process. The small number in the group (3) meant that close supervision and assistance came in a timely manner and kept everyone spinning throughout the day! With no previous knowledge of spinning I came away with my own, handspun wool. Great day."

10 Sep 17'

Jim Ayres reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"An excellent day with an excellent tutor who managed to turn (no pun intended!) my mistake into a piece of beauty by the time I had finished. Lunch was very nice as well!!"

10 Sep 17'

Callum Kay reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"An exellent day has got me hooked on blacksmithing, great teachers who go through each step with you and you get to keep what you make would definitely recommend to anyone looking to start blacksmithing"