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Yvonne Williams reviewed: Quilting: Quilt-in-a-Day

"Just returned from this course. I’ve always wanted to learn quilting but never got around to it. Jacqueline was amazing, an excellent teacher, very approachable and took time with each of us at every stage. Came away with my first quilt completed. Home made lunch was absolutely amazing. Beautiful venue. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of learning quilting."

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments. It is always a pleasure to pass on the skills of this heritage (and addictive) craft to new students. I wish you many happy hours of quilting in the future!"

Rachel Warrillow reviewed: How to teach art and craft workshops and courses online: design, market

"Sally is a wonderful tutor, friendly, welcoming, so knowledgeable - and so generous with all that knowledge! This course is so comprehensive, you get so much value from it. I can't recommend it highly enough."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Rachel - I am pleased you had so much value from the course and has helped you take significant steps towards your future business goals."

Allan Davis reviewed: Contemporary millinery workshops- Felt trilby or fedora

"I brought this course as a honeymoon present for my wife and myself, and it was great. We had a problem with our car which meant we were late starting and had an interrupted first day - Virna was very kind, being flexible and supportive, doing her best not to add any additional stress to a difficult day, which we really appreciated. Once we were able to settle down and really get going properly on the second day we had a lovely time - Virna is clearly very skilled, and a great teacher as well. Beyond that, it was a real pleasure to chat to her through the day. Would thoroughly recommend this course and teacher."

Virna Pasquinelli Millinery responded:

"Dear Allan and Jeanette, Thanks for the kind words and especially for having me part of such special time for you both. I really enjoyed my time with you and the hats that you made are exceptionally fabulous! Well done! I hope to see you again. Best wishes for your future together as husband and wife. Take care Virna"

Gita Harcourt reviewed: One-to-one 3 day lampshade making masterclass including business startup guide for crafters

"I had the most brilliant 3 days learning the craft of lampshade making with Moji! Not only her attention to detail and patience with me as a relative beginner, but she is also kind and funny... we laughed a lot. It's hard work and the day is made all the better by a delicious lunch! I most appreciated Moji's business advice which was detailed but explained in a simple way that i could understand. I am so excited to be starting my lampshade journey."

Moji Designs responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words, Gita. I really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and write this awesome review. Looking forward to seeing you again and Happy Making! x"

Caroline reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"I would highly recommend Sea and Solder. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and left at the end of the workshop with a fabulous ring to wear. Jules is a very encouraging and friendly teacher."

Sea & Solder responded:

"Thank you for your review Caroline. You made such a beautiful ring and it was great to see how much you enjoyed being back in the workshop. Jules"

Jeannie reviewed: Christmas decoration kit - quilling paper - Star design

"Great kit if you are new to quilling. The kit contained everything necessary to make the decoration along with clear, well illustrated instructions. Loved the end result."

The Quirky Quillers responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Jeannie! I'm so pleased you enjoyed quilling your decorations :-)"

Glenda Sprake reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Imogen made us feel very welcome, sharing her knowledge and expertise. I learnt so much In just one session. Her creative skills for textile art are inspiring. I would recommend this day course to anyone, as I’m sure anyone would come away feeling they had learnt many things."

Alan Harper reviewed: Sword making course

"I have just finished the sword making course and I really enjoyed it. Andy is an excellent (and patient!) instructor offering support and guidance where needed. It is also great to walk away with my very own sword as a memento. Would certainly recommend!"

Di halliwell reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"What an excellent course. Jules is an experienced teacher encouraging , supportive and very knowledgeable about her subject. The day was very organised surrounded by a very friendly atmosphere. I have enrolled on a 12 week course on this experience. Don't hesitate to attend a course you will so enjoy and return home with a nice piece of jewellery you made."

Sea & Solder responded:

"Di it was so lovely to meet you and help you create your beautiful ring. I am looking forward to seeing you again in January for the termly course. Jules"

Wendy Aldiss reviewed: Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

"I had a great day with Lyn. I learnt so much in a relaxed, happy atmosphere with Lyn's expertise ensuring my mistakes were small ones. Not every artist can teach well but Lyn certainly can and I would recommend her workshops to anyone."

Helena Meadows reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Hedgerow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden

"I had a really wonderful day on the one day basket weaving course with Marianne a couple of weeks ago! Marianne was such a relaxed and encouraging teacher and I loved the fact that she let us all be creative with our baskets, trying different weaves or shapes that we had seen in her own beautiful examples, rather than just making us all follow the same pattern. Marianne was super at helping you out when you got stuck, never making you feel like you were asking too many times and had such a chilled attitude that really put enjoying the process and creating a therapeutic environment as her top priority. I so enjoyed trying something so different and so natural and found the process of weaving so mindful - I haven't be able to sit down and focus on one thing with a clear mind in a very long time so that was a huge positive outcome for me. I am super pleased with the basket I made, Marianne supported me to try out a double weave with two different colours of willow which I absolutely love - it is currently on loan to my Dad for his kindling wood but when I get my allotment I am planning for next year I will be using it to transport gardening tools and bring pack veg and flower yields! Thank you for such a great experience Marianne and being so kind, I hope I can do another course with you at some point in the not too distant future!"

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for your amazing review, Helena. It means so much to me, you feeling relaxed and mindful and able to focus; your body and soul completely in sync. Isn't it meditative! Would be wonderful, if you could do another course, or maybe even a two-day course. Perhaps if you decide to stay with Linda for a bit, over the winter months. Thank you again very much for your lovely words. Good luck with the veg plot (sounds really exciting!) and knit a bit from time to time, as that will bring your mind to focus as well and is creative. All the very best and hope to see you again soon, Marianne x"

Rosey reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"I absolutely LOVED the course that I did with Sea and Solder. I have never done anything like this before and was a little apprehensive on arrival, but I needn't have worried! Everything was explained so clearly and I was guided through each step. The day was so much fun (my daughter and I did the course together which was just lovely) and I made a ring with a piece of sea glass that I'd found locally. I am so delighted with the end result - it's my favourite piece of jewellery and I'm still amazed that I made something so beautiful myself! I highly recommend Sea and Solder - I will definitely be doing more courses in the future. I really need a bangle now to go with my ring..."

Sea & Solder responded:

"Thank you soo very much for a lovely review Rosey. It was an absolute pleasure having yourself and your daughter in the workshop. I'm soo pleased you enjoyed your day and it's so wonderful to hear that your seaglass ring is your new favourite! It would be fantastic to have you back one day to make that matching bangle! Jules"

Zoe reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"I had a 1:1 beginners session with Sarah and really enjoyed the experience. She was very knowledgable and explained different techniques well. It was relaxing and I was really pleased with the items I made."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you very much for leaving a review, Sarah"

LCH reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Had a great day learning the fabric collage skills that will enable me to make my own pictures. Imogen's workshop is lovely too, with a wood burner so it's nice a cosy, plus we had some delicious cake that she had made. Whether a beginner or more advanced, I thoroughly recommend this fabric collage course. Thank you, Imogen."

Caroline Pearson reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"We had such a lovely morning creating our glass birds. The atmosphere was really relaxing and Melanie explained things very clearly to us. The refreshments were excellent too. We can't wait to see how our birds look once they've been in the kiln. We'll definitely book again for another workshop. Caroline and Sarah"

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. It was great to meet you both. Xx"

Linda Wain reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"What a lovely day we had. Rose is an excellent teacher, very patient and helpful. The course, making velvet poppies, was a birthday gift to my sister, allowing us to spend a creative, fulfilling day learning a new skill, together. I had attended one of Rose's courses previously, on that occasion creating a beautiful Christmas decoration. On both days the preparation for the courses was meticulous and refreshments were generously supplied. At the end of the day all the students left with a beautiful flower. I highly recommend these courses and will definitely be doing more of them in the future."

Made with Rose responded:

"Thank you Linda. It was a great day and you should be proud of the beautiful poppy that you made. Looking forward to creating new flowers with you again."

Ed W reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"I attended this a couple of weeks ago. The location is very interesting - the Amberly museum - looks worth visit in its own right. The forge is fantastic and great to see blacksmithing skills kept alive. During the day I made (with alot of guidance from Alex) a log fire tong. Alex takes you through every step by demonstration and then you are in action straight away. The course was a birthday present and a most enjoyable day with something productive coming out of it. Would highly recommend."

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Ed, Thank you very much for the great review, it's much appreciated. Glad you're happy with your tongs. All the best Alex"

Julie Barot reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Just made some fabulous earrings at one of Jonathan’s one day courses, so pleased. Such a relaxing day, brilliant tuition, endless ideas, very encouraging, thoroughly recommend. To make it even more perfect, home made cake and endless cups of tea-m, the perfect Sunday. Thank you Jonathan x"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Julie for choosing Salt Way Silver and I hope you are enjoying your hand made silver earrings! Jonathan"

Isabel Ayres reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"Thank you Paula for a very enjoyable and informative session. Lots of practical tips, and the satisfaction of creating a lasting reminder. I am so proud of my reed diffuser!"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you so much Isabel, so pleased you enjoyed the workshop!"

Chris Bishop reviewed: Rag rug/rag wreath making day in North Herefordshire

"Very good , very friendly and welcoming"

Jenni's Rag Rugs responded:

"So glad you felt welcomed - I certainly enjoy sharing enthusiasm for upcycling and encouraging people to explore their creativity."

Sally Cowley reviewed: Throwing for beginners

"What a treat to have a potting wheel all day and the patient and expert help of Charlie to guide us to making actually useable and attractive vessels! A wonderful day."

Charlie's Pots responded:

"Hello Sally & Bill Many thanks for your feedback. It was a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you here again soon. Charlie"

Estelle reviewed: Learn to sew a stretch jersey dress workshop

"I attended a sewing class with Izzosew studio and had an absolutely fabulous time. I learnt so much and Izzy was really helpful and clear. It was so rewarding to end up with a beautiful finished product that I can wear at the end of the day. Thank you so much Izzy it was an awesome day."

Philip Chappelhow reviewed: Photography Days

"I am an absolute beginner and this course is great to to start your journey into photography. Sue and Richard were very knowledgeable and were good at explaining things."

Art by Camera responded:

"Thank you Philip, we hope your journey into photography is long and eventful!"

Alison reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Came along with my 19 year old daughter as a gift from my husband for my birthday and we really enjoyed our day with Jo. Jo is so relaxed and easy to get on with, so enthusiastic and very organised. She does not sit down all day! The day is well paced and Jo makes sure everyone understands each step and offers her advice and help along the way. As complete novices we were amazed with the end result. Our leaping and moon-gazing hares have been receiving many compliments. Can totally recommend this craft course , the perfect day out. Thanks again Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Alison! Really pleased you both enjoyed your day together. Family creative time together is a privilege to facilitate. My legs always ache at the end of a workshop day - but nothing a deep bath and cold glass of wine cannot resolve ;-) Jo x"

Kathy reviewed: 💜 The Suffolk Silk Scarf Painting Workshops 💜 at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk ~Fabulously Creative

"I went to the Silk Scarf Painting Workshop a few days ago with a few friends to celebrate a friend’s special birthday. It was absolutely wonderful - we all had a great time, had a lot of fun and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We were of quite mixed ability in terms of craft work, but even the person who was slightly anxious about her lack of skills, enjoyed the whole experience. And quite importantly, we were all very pleased with the final results! Ruth was a brilliant teacher with the right level of support, encouragement and inspiration. Thanks Ruth."

The Arty Silkworm responded:

"Hi Kathy I am so glad that you had a great day. Your scarf was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for your lovely review, I hope to see you again soon Warm wishes Ruth ?"