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Jessica reviewed: Beginners chair caning class

"What a lovely day. Julia was a fabulous teacher and it was oh so satisfying to come away with a little square of artwork to show off. Next stop, recaning my own little chair"

Paula and Martha reviewed: Introduction to English Willow Basket Making- Weekend Course

"My daughter and I enjoyed our basket making weekend. We left appreciating the skill, time and attention needed to make such baskets. However, Jonathan was most patient and scaffolded us all in the group very well. It was a friendly environment and we recommend the weekend. Tip -take more food than you normally eat as your brain works very hard! You definitely need a cushion or two also. Thank you Jonathan. It was a pleasant family memory for us both 😊"

Norfolk Hedge Baskets responded:

"Hi Paula thank you very much for your lovely review and thanks to you and Martha for making it such a lovely weekend. I hope you got a good insight into the work that is involved in every basket that is made thanks Jonathon"

Sara reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"My Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed the Lino Printing course. Judith was a delightful tutor who put us all at ease, shared a great deal of knowledge and encouraged us to experiment fearlessly. She offered individual attention throughout to ensure everyone achieved fantastic results. We would thoroughly recommend the course to both beginners and more experienced printers and can’t wait to explore the technique further at home. Thank you for a lovely day! "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Sara. Such a pleasure to spend the day helping you and your mum create your very successful prints. I hope you enjoy creating more! "

Rosie reviewed: Coppicing for Woodland Management

"Great relaxed atmosphere but also learned new skills and got lots of ideas - diolch!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us for this woodland weekend Rosie. Very pleased that you had a positive experience and learnt a lot. Hope to see you at Denmark Farm again soon. "

Jane Leclercq reviewed: Recycled silver stacking rings making with Mat

"A brilliant experience. A patient, professional and helpful tutor, who made this a wonderful session. I am absolutely delighted with my stacking rings. Thank you Mat! "

Stevenglich reviewed: Two day leather bag making course

"Thanks, I've been looking for this for a long time"

Tim Still reviewed: Introduction to Metalwork & Welding - for 1 or 2 People

"Really excellent course. Philip took us through every aspect of the metal working we were keen to know about. We both came away with a new found appreciation for the skill involved in creating out of metal. Would definitely recommend this course."

Philip Melling Sculpture, Art & Design responded:

"Thanks Tim for your kind review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the course and got what you wanted from it. It was a pleasure to have you both and I hope you can make it back for a second round! Cheers, Philip "

Angela Lloyd reviewed: Hedgelaying workshop

"Absolutely brilliant day, learned far more than I ever expected. Danny is so knowledgeable and a great host. Great location, with everything you could possibly need to learn about this skill and environmentally friendly way of living. Thank you for a wonderful experience."

Linda reviewed: Beginners needle felted seascapes

"I did this needle felting course with my daughters and we loved it. I think we're now addicted!"

Jack & Alice Crafts responded:

"You all did so well Linda. I was very impressed with your daughter’s outcomes, great skill level for their ages. I hope you have all found a place at home for your pieces."

Clare Davies reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"A very busy day which was most enjoyable. Mel was very helpful, professional and clear with her instructions. The very relaxed atmosphere made the time pass very quickly, and before we knew it, we had made a lovely personalised pewter covered box . I was really pleased with the end result . Many thanks to Mel for making the day so special."

Metallix responded:

"Thank you so much Clare. The boxes looked great! Hope to see you on another workshop in the near future x"

Anja reviewed: Bring your own sewing machine - workshop

"Rachel and Carol were so helpful and lovely, and I really enjoyed the class. It's held in a calm environment with plenty of space. The instructors put a lot of thought into how to best teach complete beginners. Very reasonable price for the attention you get. I'm hooked and definitely coming back! "

Louise reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Alice is clearly very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging throughout the day. The weaving workshop is very mindful and the day goes very quickly. The choice of yarn is huge, there is every colour you can image and more. Highly recommend this course for anyone."

Tom reviewed: Hedgelaying workshop

"A great course! Their knowledge is immense. They are kind, hospitable and very patient! They don't mind repeating themselves and are eager to answer your questions on a variety of subjects. Perfect "

Cas Bailey reviewed: Stone setting in silver clay - Lori Ridgway Knighton

"My friend and I had a fantastic day! - it was a totally new experience for both of us and we made some gorgeous jewellery. Lori is an excellent tutor explaining each step and giving us tips for the future. If you want a creative, artistic experience - this is a course for you! Thank you Lori!"

Debz Taylor reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Anne is a lovely lady, really enjoyed the course and feel confident to start doing at home. Didn’t expect to make so many candles and melts to bring home"

Sandra Tomlin reviewed: Glass Bead Workshop (lampwork glass)

"I attended the glass beadwork course with Sarah yesterday. My daughter and I thought it was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Sarah was inspirational and extremely patient with me until I got the hang of it. I would 100% suggest having a go ."

Virginie reviewed: Beginners chair caning class

"Thanks Julia for such a brilliant day! Time flew while mindfully creating my little piece of art (in my eyes anyway), and sharing the fun with everyone else! Thanks for your patience and guidance! "

Andrew Kay reviewed: 1 to 1 Bladesmithing or Blacksmithing

"I took the full days bladesmithing course with Ian the blacksmith, and had a great time. Ian is a great teacher & communicator. I learnt a lot of new techniques with him. We put the world to rights whilst making my knife blade, and I came away with a much better knife than I ever expected to be able to make. The day flew by. Altogether an excellent experience & one that I would recommend to anybody"

Matt Williams reviewed: Hedgelaying workshop

"A really excellent course, with correct balance between attentive and personalised instruction and time to learn on your own and with others. A very strong focus on sustainability and ecology. "

Majella Black reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"The candle making workshop yesterday in St. Albans was very enjoyable. Anne was very informative about the candle making process and we made beautifully scented and coloured candles to take home. Would highly recommend this workshop for beginners. Thank You Anne"

Ming Tang reviewed: Pearl stringing & knotting

"I Had a lovely day with Elizabeth, she was most patient and helped me to mend/ re-string a valuable pearl necklace for me as well as stringing another pearl necklace. The setting is very relaxed and accommodating with a lovely lunch at the craft cafe in the centre. I will be booking for the silver making course next."

Elizabeth Hunt responded:

"Ming was a lovely student and welcome back any time !"

Katharine reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Really enjoyed the candle making workshop and came away with lots of lovely candles. The workshop was well paced with a relaxed atmosphere. A lovely way to spend a few hours."

Helen reviewed: Sew and Make a Patchwork Cushion 8 - 13 years YORK

"My 11 year old daughter and her friend went to one of Holly's sewing courses and had a brilliant time! They learnt some new skills and the cushions they made were absolutely beautiful. I'd highly recommend Holly's classes. "

Thread and Press responded:

"That's fabulous to hear, thank you for your feedback"

Russell reviewed: Bandsaw box making day

"Ted was an excellent tutor, he showed me from the start to the finish what I was capable of. He took his time to show me the different techniques of sanding as well as using the band saw. I learnt a lot in a short time to make a box."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Russell you made a great box for sure. Look forward to seeing you soon for the basic woodwork day. Hope your wife loves the box too. Remember to take your time when working with any 240v machinery. Kind regards Ted 😎👍👍👍"

Shirley reviewed: NEW Mini Workshop Anodising Titanium for Jewellery

"This was great fun and I learned how to do something that I've wanted to try for ages and it's so much better to be hands on. Viv was very generous with her knowledge and I went away with a beautiful pair of earrings and a pendant piece."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you Shirley! I absolutely enjoyed our time together - the workshop was most enjoyable, I felt I was amongst equals with so much to learn! I was most impressed by your calm confidence, you were happy to use the equipment and you achieved beautiful results, delicate colours in your pendant that change in the light, bold stripes on your earrings - I really appreciate all that you brought to the table and such lovely company too 😊 "