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Callum Davey reviewed: Forge a Knife- Blacksmithing and Knifemaking Experience Day

"A brilliant day all-round. Jon is an excellent teacher and is completely invested in your success. I came in with a rough idea of what I wanted to make and he helped me clarify and then execute it. The forge is a great space and you can have plenty of time to make your knife. Jon stayed late to help me finish and was fantastic throughout. "

Michelle F. reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"Had my workshop with Claire today who was absolutely lovely and very talented. Having hardly any experience prior to today I now feel confident enough to give it a go at home. The day was made even better by the beautiful location and views. I would definitely recommend the workshop to anyone. Thank you so much for today, Claire. Xxx"

Ruth & Ellie reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners at Flourish

"We had a wonderful time making mosaic coasters at Flourish. Jo was welcoming and friendly and her instructions were clear. The atmosphere was very relaxing and the time flew by. We were delighted with our finished creations. We’ll definitely be back "

Flourish responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review. You both mastered the technique with ease and it was an absolute pleasure to watch you create four beautiful coasters. Thank you again."

Sam reviewed: Silver Jewellery Bangle making workshop

"My aunt treated me to the bangle workshop and we had a fab time. Sarah is obviously very knowledgable and has a real passion for her craft. It’s not an easy job teaching people to make something from scratch but Sarah has a great balance of support and empowerment to enable you to produce a beautiful end product. Highly recommended 🙂💫"

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Thank you for such lovely comments. It was great fun to teach you both, and I'm lucky to meet such lovely people to help bring a project together. I hope you've received some great compliments on your masterpieces. Thanks again, and you're welcome back anytime."

Rachael Corby reviewed: Throwing on the wheel for couples

"Thank you so much Geraldine we had such a fun morning. You are so very patient and a great teacher. We are looking forward to seeing our finished items once glazed in a few weeks. Thank you once again Martin & Rachael "

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much for your review I am so pleased you had a good time, You both did really well, I will be in touch when your pots are ready."

Matthew reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking with Gedwood

"Fantastic day with a great bunch of people, great value for money! Very enjoyable and will be back to do another course at a later date for sure. Thanks again for a great day. "

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Matthew. See you again on another course👍"

S Elliott reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"An excellent course. Suz is a friendly, knowledgeable and patient instructor, who made the day so relaxing and enjoyable. I was totally immersed and focused on the project without a thought for anything else. At the end of the day I felt a sense of calmness. I had created a 'beautiful' basket and had an amazing day, which I intend to repeat by booking another course with Suz. It was a pleasure and I would highly recommend 'The Round Shopper Willow Basket Course."

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review! I look forward to seeing you at a future course!"

Louise summers reviewed: Monthly Pottery Classes

"Always a very creative and positive time had with the brilliant Cathy. Such a talented and enabling teacher/coach/encourager! "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Emma and Suzanne reviewed: Silver Stacking Rings Workshop 2024

"Fabulous session! I bought as a present for a friend. We loved it. So pleased with the stacking rings we made. Had so many compliments about them too- so pleased! We will definitely look into other sessions 😊"

The Courtyard Workshop responded:

"Thanks so much! Glad to hear you had a good time! You’re welcome back anytime! Nikki "

Emma and Jill reviewed: Mosaic Bird Bath Workshop

"Bought as a Christmas present for a friend. We both thoroughly enjoyed the session. Will definitely look into other sessions 😊"

Elaine R reviewed: Crochet Shawl

"Thank you for a lovely afternoon learning my new crochet skills. In a superb setting. I have only been learning for about 4 weeks and with the help of Natalie and all the other lovely ladies I was able to achieve producing the beginning of the this ingenious shawl pattern. I am looking forward to continuing making this and have now got the understanding of reading a pattern too. I will be looking out for future courses to take part in. Thank you so much for your help, time, patience, beautiful yarn and company."

Community Learning Partnership responded:

"Hi Elaine, thank you for your lovely review. It was a real pleasure to meet you, and it makes me very happy that your first experience with us was such a positive one. I look forward to seeing you again for another workshop, course or drop-in! Enjoy making the rest of your shawl, and I'll be in touch when the rest of the yarn arrives - Eliz :-) "

Sharon Fitch reviewed: Mosaics Taster near Exeter, Devon

"Excellent fun, loved every minute. Denny was a good teacher and gave us a good insight into mosaics. Definitely recommend."

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Hi Sharon Thanks so much for your positive review - and so fast! You were a fun group and hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Denny "

R.E. reviewed: One day salt or pepper mill woodturning course for two people

"My husband and I are first time woodturners and had a great experience with Bill! He was kind enough to accommodate us for a custom date. Bill is such a nice man, very friendly, informative, and most importantly a very patient man. He taught us how to use the equipment and proper tool techniques to make peppermills that are a work of art that we are proud to use. He covered the safety, how to use the equipment, and all the tools we'd need and diligently helped us each step of the process, kindly correcting mistakes and showing the correct way. Excellent, thorough instruction! Bill's course was the highlight experience of our weekend getaway and we hope to meet him again. Highly recommended!"

Xenia reviewed: Mosaics Taster near Exeter, Devon

"Opportunity to select different mosaic materials to create a piece, using individual patterns, colours and shapes. Good friendly workshop around table, inspired to keep going. "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Hi Xenia Thank you for taking the time to write a review. And I'm glad to know the taster has inspired you to keep going. Hopefully see you at another workshop in the future. Kind regards Denny"

Sue MacDonald reviewed: Lampwork Beadmaking Full Day Introduction For One

"Wonderful course!!! Ruth was a skilled bead maker and teacher, making me feel very welcome. The course was such fun and I was able to make several different beads, with different techniques. Ruth was encouraging throughout, and praised all my beads - even the wonky first attempts! Haven't had such a fun day in ages!! I'd rate this course as 20 out of 5 if I could. Thank you "

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Sue, it was great to meet you and glad to hear you had a good day."

Helen Ward reviewed: Mosaics Taster near Exeter, Devon

"Really enjoyed the course with Denny last night was a bit like a rabbit in headlights to start with, but she was very encouraging helping everybody out and really had some inspirational ideas. I would definitely recommend this to anybody wanting to have a go at Mosaics the refreshments were also very yummy. I will be back again."

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Hi Helen I think your review was the fastest yet - thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed yourself and settled into it despite the initial 'headlights' moment! You all did really well and completed your pieces - don't forget to send a photo once you've grouted them. Hopefully see you (all) again some time. Kind regards Denny"

Lydia reviewed: Evening pottery class - slab building

"A lovely evening, Debbie is a very good teacher, giving a practical demo at the start of course, and continues to be hands on for the whole time with lots of helpful suggestions. Relaxed and friendly. "

Martin Jackson reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Yesterday I did a wooden spoon making course with Dave Atkin. It was a really good experience and I enjoyed every minute, I would highly recommend the session. The session lasted for 3 hours which included a demonstration from Dave, lots of practical work making my spoon and excellent teaching and advice. Dave was very welcoming, friendly and an obvious expert in his field. The time flew and by the end of the session I had made a wooden spoon using only an axe and a knife. A very rewarding experience leaving me with a great feeling of achievement. "

Toby reviewed: Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel - Individual Tuition

"I thoroughly enjoyed my two days with Bec at The Woven Briar. Bec provided great insight into different types of wool and the sheep from which it is sourced. She provided clear instructions and demonstrated the methods of carding and combing, through to getting used to powering the spinning wheel so that when it came time to start spinning I needed to focus less in my feet and more on my hands. Meeting Bec’s flock of sheep was a real treat especially Vita whom loved a chin scratch. I can wholeheartedly recommend this workshop to get you started in the world of spinning your own yarn. "

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much Toby it was a pleasure to spend time spinning with you. I can't wait to see how you take it forward and develop your style. Vita says hello!"

Pete Kelson reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"This is a fantastic course and I highly recommend it. Helen welcomed us warmly and taught us throughout the day superbly and with good humour. We all came away very impressed. I can add this, if I lived in the environs of Halifax, I would definitely be joining this place; it has all the facilities that you could want. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review. I'm pleased that you all enjoyed your first experience in stone carving. Helen"

Claire reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Very enjoyable day! Learnt a lot and got to take two items home."

Anne-Marie reviewed: Y2 - Y6 Cherry Tree Hill Primary School - After School Craft Club

"My daughter attended the afterschool craft classes and was very impressed with all the amazing craft supplies and art projects set each week. The Mother’s Day flower vase is something I’ll treasure forever. Thank you "

Ankarika Craft responded:

"Anne-Marie, thank you for such a nice review of my classes. For me it is sheer joy to work with such lovely children as your daughter! Thank you for your trust! :)"

Flynn reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Fantastic experience. Entertaining and enjoyable to learn such a skill. "

Joe Snowdon (lynda) reviewed: Archive, DO NOT LIST

"I booked this one day course as a surprise for my husband's 60th birthday. He absolutely loved every minute of it and with the help and expertise of Alex , he created a beautiful door hook to begin with. He then created his own unique cooking knife, which was full of character. He would definitely recommend this beginners course. Brilliant teacher, thankyou Alex "

Shelley reviewed: Make your own Hiking Staff, Walking Stick or Foraging Crook

"I booked the staff making course for my brother and dad to do together and they had a great time. They both came home with a finished piece and thoroughly enjoyed the day. "