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Sandra reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Such a lovely day spent with Kate. She is so generous with her advice and skills. I will definitely be back !"

Kevin Shepherd reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Excellent teaching style, Toni covered a great deal of hands on instruction about the techniques of enamelling in a friendly and engaging manner, was very well prepared and equipped, and was able to answer all of our questions. We are very pleased with all that we learned and would definetly recommend this course to others, both beginners and those with some previous experience."

Cristina & Richard reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"This was one of the best workshops I have attended, really beautiful working area, friendly company and lots of new techniques to learn. I bought this as a birthday present for my boyfriend who is a beginner in spoon carving and he absolutely loved it, learnt so much and felt that it really enriched his passion for this hobby. Equally, David was helpful with those who did not have as much experience, supporting us at every step whilst not putting pressure on the process. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience particularly for those who enjoy crafts, a nice walk in the woods and meeting new people. "

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Cristina and Richard, It was great to meet you both and I’m delighted you enjoyed the course. Thanks very much for the review and happy carving!"

Cindy reviewed: Quilting and Quilt As You Go

"Brilliant day learning how to quilt as you go with Jenny in her lovely sewing studio. The course suited my learning style with lots of examples demonstrated and practical advice given. I came away with a head full of ideas and information on how to achieve it. It's a fun and relaxed environment to learn and comes with lovely homemade cake at lunchtime. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Cindy - thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It was a pleasure to share the studio with you again and I'm so glad you got a lot of ideas and techniques from the day. You made a lovely job of your blocks and I look forward to seeing the project all come together. Happy Quilting!"

Ashish Singal reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Had a great day woodturning with Rick. Just realised it is a lot more difficult than I ever appreciated and very actually intricate. Rick was a great teacher. Had a full days tuition with a great lunch provided by his wife. Allowed me to get on with it but helped out when needed. Highly recommended and it definitely has got me interested in picking it up as a hobby. Thanks Rick."

Sue reviewed: Lino Printing an Alpaca

"What a lovely day we spent with Holly learning how to make a Lino print and meeting the alpacas. Would thoroughly recommend it for both the excellent tuition and beautiful location."

Alpacas at the Field responded:

"Thank you Sue, was lovely to meet you both, pleased you had a nice time, Julie "

Kati reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"What an experience! I hadn't done anything like this before, so wasn't quite sure what to expect, but Dan, with a great mix of patience, humour, helpfulness and explanations, was able to turn this into one of the easily most enjoyable new experiences I've had so far. Not only did he strive to get the best out of all of us and create a real sense of achievement, but he ensured that we all left with one pretty and functional item, and one decorative one for the fun of it. It's been educational, useful and entertaining, and I cannot wait to book onto the next course."

IAStudios responded:

"Hi Kati, It was a pleasure to have you and I really pleased you enjoyed yourself. Thank you so much for attending and you kind review. it was a great course. "

Yanli Zhao reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"I had a wonderful day making a bucket bag with Georgie. I had no experience at all beforehand and no idea what to expect; but from choosing the leather, to the completion of the bag, I loved absolutely every minute in her workshop. Georgie was very welcoming and friendly, she was very patient and knowledgeable, showing us every little step throughout the day. I have been using the bag ever since, it’s been a great talking point with family and friends. The more I wear it, the more I’m in love with it. I would recommend Georgie’s workshop to everyone and I’m sure I will be back for another course. Thank you Georgie!"

Alison reviewed: Wheel Throwing Workshop

"What an amazing afternoon, loved every moment of this experience. Highly recommend it."

Orchard Grange Pottery responded:

"Thank you very much Alison! It was great fun and I'm so glad you enjoyed it too :) My assistant is delighted with his first 5* review! "

Rebecca N reviewed: Art clay silver

"The session was perfect, intimate and informative, and super welcoming. Our tutor, Jade, was very receptive to my slightly offbeat request to use a piece of wood to give texture to the silver, and did everything she could to make sure that everyone made the best of the workshop."

Mike Haydock reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"I really enjoyed this course. Dave was incredibly generous in sharing his expertise and was more than happy to answer questions as we went along. I learnt a lot and it's given me the 'nudge' I needed to get started on the resin casting projects I have in mind."

Diana and John reviewed: Canal Roses

"Neither of us are artistic, except for painting large areas - walls! This was a gift for Christmas and since it was quite a distance from home, we both attended the course and made a day of it - seeing Anne Hatherways Cottage, which was next door, after the session. Vanessa was very patient with both of us and we did manage to produce a lovely colourful plaque each. The venue was perfect and Sophie made us drinks and showed us around this new art hub, with plenty of light and airy rooms and the massive garden. They were both very enthusiastic about the place and it's potential. Vanessa provided everything that was needed and was full of encouragement. We are going to try another art session with her at a later date. She is an excellent teacher and full of praise when we managed to correctly do the right paint strokes! At the beginning, she explained about how canal painting was done, always odd numbers of painted flowers/leaves on a piece (never even), the colours used, over painting strokes to give depth and that anyone can paint anything for in or around the house and garden. Thank you for such a lovely experience."

The ARC Shed responded:

"Dear Diana John Thank you for your kind words and such a lovely review. Feedback is always very much appreciated and it was my absolute pleasure to meet you both and teach you the delights of painting canal roses. You created two lovely plaques and the comments on my social media posts all agree, so well done! Keep practicing and I really look forward to seeing you both again in the not too distant future. My very best wishes, Vanessa x"

Andy & Emma S. reviewed: Blacksmithing course - spend a day in the forge

"Really great day, we learned lots and thoroughly enjoyed it. Richard is super helpful and keeps a close eye on safety but also stands back and lets you get on with it. Plenty of breaks for coffee and chocolate biscuits in a lovely setting - and all communication beforehand was friendly and useful. Overall, this craft day is highly recommended, we’ll definitely come back again. Thanks!"

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you Andy and Emma, it was great to meet you and glad we were able to coordinate things. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your day and gained a great deal from it. I’m always thrilled with the items made by attendees. It’s a great deal to take in and you both did extremely well. Kind regards Richard "

Joy Morris reviewed: Flower Patch Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Rachel obviously puts a great deal of preparation into a course. Every part of the day was thoroughly explained and a delight to do. A very friendly atmosphere with plenty of refreshments when you wanted them. The patch I made will be added to a jacket. I’ll certainly look for further courses with Rachel Davies. "

Carl reviewed: Woodworking & Door Hanging Course (3 days)

"Amazing course. I had to leave a review now and I still have 2 more days left. One of the most welcoming families on the planet. Feeding you refreshments and unlimited drinks. The location is a peaceful farm land with amazing sideline and really relaxes you for the learning. The tutor is not only highly experienced and I mean highly he is patient, informative and really breaks down everything in to easy bites I've understandable ways. I was cutting hinges and fitting looks within a day because of the teaching methods. This course is worth every penny in my eyes and I will he doing more. Will enhance anyone wanting a career in wood work or for their own home use. I will leave another review after completion too. Excellent all round and so glad I did this. This is an investment in yourself whilst having a teacher who cares and gets you up to speed in a day. "

Have a Go: DIY Training Academy responded:

"Thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased to have helped you gain confidence in woodworking skills and that you had a great time too!"

Alison Wilkinson reviewed: Flower Patch Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Wow, such a fantastic day. Rachel guided us through each step and supplied us with endless refreshments. I've done a few of Rachel's workshops and have never been disappointed. Would highly recommend. Thank you for a brilliant day."

Sara Lewis reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What fantastic introduction to blacksmith techniques with great instructions from Adrian and Andy who were brilliant and very helpful. I can't believe I managed to make a beautiful and functional key ring and Dragon coat hook. The food and hospitality from Debbie was amazing. Thanks to you all for such a wonderful experience x"

Elizabeth George reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Excellent course Adrian and his team are fantastic and very patient tutors The whole day was great fun and can’t wait to do another one. The food was also fantastic "

Amanda reviewed: 'Bring Your Own Project' Day - Upholstery

"I've been wanting to try upholstery for a while and this was the perfect introduction. With Katie's guidance I covered two ottoman seat pads in just a few hours and I'm so happy with the results! I learned a lot and I now feel confident to try some basic upholstery projects at home. It was lovely to spend the day in such a relaxed and beautiful location. I would definitely recommend this course and I hope to learn more from Katie in the future."

Alison Watkins reviewed: Fluid Art-Acrylic Pouring

"This is a fantastic class. Lorraine is very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Excellent for beginners and those with some experience. We got to produce 3 finished pieces and learned multiple tips and techniques. There is also a fantastic display of Lorraine's work, which I found really amazing 👌😊"

Art By Lorraine Kim responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience. I am so grateful for your kind words ❤️"

Nic reviewed: Stained Glass 1 Day Beginner workshop

"A really fantastic day. Deborah couldn’t have been more patient and helpful in teaching us the necessary techniques. A really relaxing day learning new skills from scratch. Thank you Deborah - thoroughly recommended!"

StainedGlassByDebra responded:

"Thank you Nic for the great review. It was great to meet you both and you both worked really hard to make beautiful panels you should be very proud of."

Carolyn Reid reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This was an absolutely wonderful day. Judith is a perfect tutor - so friendly and encouraging and giving just the right amount of guidance. I'd recommend this course to anyone, whether you think you're artistic or not! Such fun - thank you!"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you so much Carolyn. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you and Clare, your prints are stunning!"

Debbie reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A fantastic day! Me and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed learning the technique of batik. Barbara was a lovely teacher giving us advice and guidance as we went along. Thank you"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Debbie, it was a pleasure to teach you and Molly. Four lovely colourful floral pictures to frame 😁. "

Angela reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"We spent a lovely day with Barbara learning about batik techniques and she effortlessly met the needs of novices and established artists. "

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It's been a lovely creative day spent with you Julie and other ladies. It will be great to see your four paintings framed 😁. "

Brendan reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"What a wonderful three days. Lucy is a fabulous host, great listener, tutor and source of inspiration. She understood exactly what I wanted to achieve and guided me through every stage. Her methodical approach, instruction and encouragement has given me great confidence. If you are a complete beginner wondering ‘should I… shouldn’t I?’ then you should, you will not be disappointed! The small group of three really lends itself to learning and provides a great opportunity for conversation and laughter. Hearing the experiences and thoughts of other students was also an important part of the learning experience. Plenty of cakes, biscuits, tea and coffee to keep us going! Thank you Lucy and thanks to the other students. "