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Carole reviewed: Introduction to Candlemaking

"The candle making workshop was very enjoyable. Wendy explained the process step by step. It was nice to bring home the finished work and a handy information booklet on candle making. I felt it was good value."

Annette reviewed: Felt Making Paintings

"Thank you Josephine for a lovely 2 days 4th and 5th November on your Enchanted Woodland course. I really enjoyed putting together my Woodland panel. You are a great teacher and I found the days very relaxing and informative . It was good to be able to try out different wools and techniques and I would recommend this course to all abilities. I especially liked that we were in a small group."

Phinefibre responded:

"Thank you Annette for your recommendation and lovely review. Very happy you enjoyed your felt making weekend and all the fabulous fibres and techniques that can be explored. Wonderful to see your atmospheric woodland scene develop complete with fairy door... "

Adam reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Nick and Debbie were very welcoming and the course was fantastic. Nick was very knowledgeable and a great teacher! A thoroughly relaxing and wonderful day! Thank you! "

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you so much, we’re so glad you enjoyed your day! If you have any questions about tools or anything to do with woodcarving, please just contact me."

Helen Parr reviewed: Needlefelted Garden Birds - The Robin

"What a fantastic day of crafting in a beautiful setting! Helen, the tutor was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was lovely to be taught how to make the felted robin using skills which can be adapted to make other things too. Annie kept us going with tea, coffee, delicious lunch and snacks. Thank you "

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"What a lovely review, thank you Helen - and having popped in to see the class a few times over the day i was really taken with all the beauitful robins. Helen is an excellent tutor and very happy to share all her skills and knowledg. Thank you again for submitting this, we look forward to welcoming you to Greystoke another time :) "

Teri reviewed: Beginners Stained Glass Class - Freestanding Garden Panels

"Had a brilliant time, Mike answered all questions that were asked, had a lovely lunch with plenty of refreshments during our time. Completed our designs well on time "

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Teri - pleased you enjoyed your workshop with us. We hope you find the perfect sunny spots in your garden for your panels! KR Mike"

Helen Bowell reviewed: Machine knitting for beginners

"This is an ideal course for beginners. Kandy is an excellent teacher who makes learning fun. She was very approachable. No question was too much trouble for her, even when I was asking it for the nth time. I would highly recommend the course to anyone thinking of getting started with machine knitting."

Allison reviewed: Fused glass workshop - make a Lantern - in Forest Row

"I absolutely loved this workshop! Jayne is an excellent tutor - showing us how to create different effects using various types of glass. She shared examples of lanterns to give us inspiration and was helpful with advice and encouragement. It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. I’d definitely recommend this workshop to friends and family. "

Gary Parkins reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"Superb morning with Dave, who clearly goes through process of preparation, costs, skills etc so simply that you feel comfortable when the time comes to get hands on. I would recommend the course wholeheartedly and believe you will enjoy the experience, but be mindful that although the process is instant, your results will take a few days to receive due to the processes that need to be followed after the Resin Pour. In all, great value, very informative and as a taster gives the appetite to continue, whether as a hobby or a possible vocation. Thank you"

Angela Brasier reviewed: Sewing for Charity - Learn to make period packs & dog bandanas

"Helpful lovely ladies "

Craft Circle responded:

"It was great to see you Angela, and all of your popper pouches looked great. They will help raise vital funds for Alzheimers UK. See you again soon... Tanya"

Alison Jackson reviewed: Festive fused glass: tree, star, pudding, gingerbread, wreath etc

"Really enjoyed this. Chrissy as ever very knowledgeable & helpful. Very pleasant morning. Thankyou. X"

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you Alison, as every very lovely feedback, and great to see you again"

Krisi reviewed: Free Motion Sewing/Applique - 1:1 course

"This day was perfect for me, and Caroline was knowledgeable and very patient! I learned lots of tricks from her and she gave excellent guidance- now I have the confidence to create! Thank you 😊 "

A girl in her shed responded:

"Thank you so much Krisi. Glad everything was helpful. ☺️"

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

"Great fun, very informative and a great range of candles made to keep. Would highly recommend "

Insa reviewed: Beginners table loom weaving: 2-day Intensive workshop

"Excellent course. Learnt heaps from the very professional, competent and accomodating teacher and in very pleasant company. Great handout as well. Will definitely be back for more..."

Pamela Print Woven Textiles responded:

"Thank you Insa for your positive review! It was a pleasure teaching you. I looking forward to seeing how your work progresses in the future. Any questions please do get in touch."

Jayne Bradley reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Half Day Beginners Workshop

"I really enjoyed my half-day Lampworking Course with Suzanne - it was something I knew little about and had never tried but by the end of the session, I was hooked. Suzanne is a great tutor, super-talented, very clear in her instructions and guidance and has set up a lovely studio to work in with quality equipment and materials. It was an unexpected bonus to have one-to-one tuition from Suzanne too and take inspiration from all the fantastic lampworking examples she has made. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Richard Moore reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Wonderful day on the lathe. Having VERY limited experience, I found Bill to be very patient and helpful without being condescending or 'taking over'. That said, he's happy to step in to save the project if you need him! Overall a fantastic day, informative, fun and I came away with an awesome bowl. Currently planning a follow-up session to work on another project..."

Jenny reviewed: Resin jewellery making workshop

"I expected a proper work shop, but the course was set in a converted garage/room of the house. Such a small room /space. There were only 3 of us who attended, any more would have be too many. I was hoping for more practical help and a thorough explanation of the process. It felt more suited for the casual amateur or for young children for a fun treat activity. Because I was sat at the end of the table I felt that I was very much overlooked and generally left to get on with it. The two other ladies that were in this session were getting their work checked regularly and I noticed the host used the flame to help remove bubbles from their setting jewellery, however when I asked for my items to be checked she just told me to use a spray bottle of alcohol and didn't check my work. When I read up about using alcohol spray apparently this can damage the resin and discolour it. Again, I wanted my pendants checked as I had spoilt the silver frames by using too much resin, so I asked for help (as the pendants needed to be rescued) but the host didn't check again and said she would clean them up before sending them on to me. However, when I received them they hadn't been cleaned up. I definitely felt it wasn't worth the money; we all paid the same fee so we should all get the same help and attention. Maybe I just picked the wrong course this time."

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Many thanks … for your feedback and I’m sorry you were disappointed with your experience overall. My room was converted into a studio which happens to be part of the house and I have a maximum of 3 in my room at any one time so that I can give the appropriate attention to all the pupils. I have ran numerous courses over the years and have never received any negative feedback on the room. On the day I showed examples of what can be made and I did explain the process and completed a full demonstration before attendees started any work with the resin. It is a taster class which I advertise as being suitable for people with no prior experience. Attendees in the past have returned to gain further experience so it can be progressed over additional/longer workshops. On your point on using alcohol spray - it is in the guidance to use in small amounts for any bubbles in resin so please rest assured this is not an issue. In regard to your pieces, I spent 4 days after the workshop checking the pieces and cleaning them up. The one piece you are unhappy with is perhaps one process I won’t offer in the future. It is a tricky piece and perhaps should be used by those more experienced. I didn’t want to touch your pieces when you mentioned you’d overfilled them as I didn’t want to disturb the drying resin. After it was cured I felt any removal of excess would damage the main piece due to the thinness. You were able to make 2 pairs of earrings and 5 pendants which were, for a complete beginner, a great achievement in my view. Claire "

Kathy Alexander reviewed: Chair seat rushing and caning workshop

"From the first time meeting Peter for my ‘Chair Assessment’, throughout the restoration and to the final session when the restoration was complete I felt that Peter understood what I wanted to achieve. I went along with a ‘tired’ oak corner chair that needed the seat re-rushing and, following Peter’s advice, left inspired to restore the full chair and not just the seat. Several sessions later I left with a lovely restored oak corner chair with a re-rushed seat, all of which I completed under Peter’s guidance and without removing the patina and history of the chair, which held many memories from my childhood. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and am now looking round for my next project. So, if you have any antique furniture that you would like to have a go at restoring, I can 100% recommend Peter @ The Upholstery Tutor / Peter White Furniture. "

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you Kathy for your kind words. It was a pleasure to pass on my knowledge to you. Your chair looks fantastic after all your hard work. Enjoy . Peter"

Andrea reviewed: Feltmaking - OOH the choices!

"Really enjoyed this Felting workshop with Barbara who is very experienced and interesting to hear what she has done previously. Happy with my finished bowl too. Lovely group of people too, all friendly. We are planning to do another workshop with Barbara, enjoying learning a new skill- acrylic painting next time. "

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was lovely to meet you all. Loved your bowls and pictures. We had a fabulous day with lots of interesting chats too. I'm looking forward to teaching you more arty classes 😁."

Willie reviewed: Leather glasses case workshop

"A GREAT EXPERIENCE! I had fun in the workshop and made a nice glasses case. During the workshop, Natasha taught me step by step patiently and offered help when needed. Thank you Natasha! I had a great session."

Ten Cloudy responded:

"Thank you Willie, I enjoyed our session as well !"

Daniela Wolff reviewed: Glass Fusion - Christmas Wreath Decoration Workshop

"This was my first glass fusion course and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sally is a very patient, knowledgeable tutor and we all produced several Christmas decorations in the 2 1/2 hours. We were lucky to have sunny weather, so the classroom in the Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre, with its large windows gave us a lovely view outside. I am looking forward to attending future courses with Sally."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

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

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

"I attended a Christmas themed Candle making workshop on 11th November ... and I absolutely loved it! The workshop was so interesting, professional and good fun! I loved every minute of it and will certainly do another workshop in 2024! Thanks so much Anne"

Denise Heaton reviewed: Fused Glass Seascape Waves (for 2 people)

"My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our 'Landscape making session'. The activities were planned so well and Stevie was a pleasure to learn from and couldn't do enough to help us achieve our vision. It far exceeded our expectations and I would recommend it to everyone! The pieces we made were just beautiful and we will treasure them. It is such a beautiful studio and atmosphere to work in. A five-star activity from start to finish- thank you! "

Stevie Davies responded:

"Oh Denise, that's made me so happy to read! You were both a joy to have in the workshop and I'll be doing the final firing of your glass art pieces very soon! Thank you! :) "

Hannah and Rachael reviewed: Stained glass mosaic robin stakes

"What a brilliant day! My sister and I had a great time being creative and came away with two wonderful Robins (and a little Christmas decoration as we had a little extra time!) Yvette was friendly, helpful and very skilled. She made everything look much easier than it was!! Definitely recommend this course and we look forward to seeing what courses come online in the new year. Thank you. "

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you, so glad you had a lovely day. Your little robins were lovely. Yvette"

Glyn reviewed: Stained glass mosaic robin stakes

"Yvette was a wonderful and welcoming tutor and we had a great day learning how to create a mosaic stain glass Robin perfect for the garden. Highly recommend this workshop for all that want a fun day learning a new craft."

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much, really pleased you had a good day. Your robins were fab, and have hopefully found a good place in your gardens. Yvette"

CATs reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"This course was brilliant, the instructors were excellent - calm and encouraging. We loved the bauble we came away with. Would totally recommend."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "