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Diane Gardner reviewed: Create cool art - acrylic pouring

"Eunice's beginner Acrylic Pouring Class was just what I needed to get started. It was a very enjoyable and informative class and well worth the 1hr 40 drive to get there. Highly recommend:) Thank you! Diane G"

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"So glad you had a great time Diane thank you for the lovely review much appreciated"

Lisa Cullingworth reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"James and I had a wonderful time learning the skill of spoon carving at Walderchain Wood. It is a beautiful, tranquil setting and with Mark's expertise we were able to go home with a freshly carved spoon each and the confidence to give it another go on our own! Christina provided us with a beautiful homemade veggie/vegan meal and a delicious chocolate cake for afters! This really is a wonderful setting to reset your mind and channel your focus on something new in the great outdoors. We are excited to get stuck in on other projects and will definitely be back if future courses are available. Thank you both!"

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Lisa, Thank you for the lovely feedback. Glad you both had such a good day. Look forward to seeing your future creations. ATB Mark & Cristina"

Dave Jarvis reviewed: Dog collar & lead course

"Another excellent course on dog collar & lead that I've attended run by Rosanna. I can thoroughly recommend spending 3 hours doing this workshop. It's the first time I'd used the sewing machine for stitching and with some help from Rosanna going round the ends, I feel pretty confident of tacking more projects own my own using a machine. As always, Rosanna was very helpful and encouraging throughout the morning. I'm very proud off the collar & lead end result and looking forward to continuing this wonderful hobby. Thank you again Rosanna and sorry to have run a little over time with my hand stitching."

Paul Nicholaides reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"A very well organised and crafted course with passionate and capable people that share the joys and benefits of dry stone walling. I would highly recommend."

Dry Stone Walling Association Lancashire Branch responded:

"Paul thanks for your review, and so please that you have joined the DSWA, look forward to meeting up again soon, and we can both enjoy the craft of Dry Stone Walling Paul Chairman DSWA Trustee Board"

Sally Anne Jones reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"An incredible experience! Rachel was not only the perfect host, putting us at ease but also the best teacher you could ask for. Step by step, she implicitly demonstrated and explained, inspired and patiently re-explained… Thank you so very much Rachel, I’m bowled over by what I created! I’ll love wearing my necklace and earrings (with pride). X"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much Sal. It was an absolute pleasure. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review and such lovely comments too, so kind! Well done again. Beautiful. Xxxx"

Janice Wilson reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I joined the group feeling very nervous, but quickly felt at home. The class moves at your pace, learning all the basics and then allowing you to develop your skills while designing your own projects. Always supported by Martin who explains and demonstrates as many times as you need. I can’t believe how fast the time in classes flies and you realise how much you still have to learn. Beware it is addictive. Once you start you cannot stop"

Lynn reviewed: Embroidered jewellery

"We had a delightful afternoon making embroidered earrings. Judith’s own work is so inspiring. There was a huge choice of materials and colours so everyone’s pieces were unique even though we all used the same techniques. Lovely homemade cake in the garden completed this lovely, relaxing treat."

Judith Brown Jewellery responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Lynn, I'm so glad your enjoyed it having waited so patiently for us to be able to run the course safely! I hope to see you on another workshop in the future."

Anna Northam reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I went on the box making course recently. If you're thinking about a 'wooden box', then think again. We made art (I don't usually pat myself on the shoulder) and that was all down to the talents of Mark...I would do this course again in a heart beat."

Jo and Christian reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"We had a fabulous relaxed two days with Paul, Natalie and Grace. Idyllic surroundings, lovely food, great conversation and brilliant teaching. And let’s not forget the chance to meet little Gracie. We could not have enjoyed it more, many thanks."

Louise Laxton reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"Brilliant afternoon in the little blue shed, lovely friendly environment. Diane is very patient and took the time to explain everything. I came away with a lovely candle and wax melts, would highly recommend a visit."

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed your time with us, check out our new courses coming up"

Hayley Rix reviewed: Introduction to woodworking: kitchen utensils

"Had a great 2 days making utensils, so much so, I have purchased another course! Tom made you feel really at ease and his knowledge and skills were immense. Highly recommend any one giving it a go!"

Sherlock Furniture responded:

"Had a really fun weekend with Hayley and she made some great pieces ?"

Ali McGregor reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"Fantastic course led by a very knowledgeable teacher. Jo explained every step in detail and at the end of the day I was thrilled with my super cute footstool (that is being put to good use). I’ve a new skill. Thanks Jo …. and the afternoon tea was delicious."

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Ali and your lovely footstool. Thanks for your kind words and thanks to Cuerden View Cafe for the usual delicious afternoon tea."

Susan Martin reviewed: Polytunnel grow your own: productive, organic, year round food growing

"Came on the Grow Your Own course in June and really enjoyed it. Have been growing veg for many years but was interested in Kim's ideas about growing different plants together. It made me think about how I do things and will certainly experiment more. The course was really well organised and Kim made sure that she covered lots of things to suit all in the group. Highly recommended."

Christine Barson reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"I thoroughly enjoyed my one day workshop with Tejal and came home with a 3D creation that I thought was going to be too complicated for a beginner. Tejal went to great lengths to ensure I achieved my goals and I learnt a huge amount within a short time. She is a lovely person and an inspiring teacher and her workshop is in a beautiful setting. A cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon would have helped to keep me going but Covid restrictions prevented that - maybe this will change soon. Many thanks, Christine."

GlassSeasons responded:

"thanks! it was lovely to teaching you."

Katy Folan reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"Spent a lovely afternoon in this quaint little craft shed, Diane has the patience of a saint and is so knowledgeable about candle making. I love that everything had been thought about so it was more environmentally friendly and it was a fantastic way to spend an afternoon and I absolutely loved making my own candle complete with colour and scent!"

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"Katy, so pleased you enjoyed yourself and that everything was to your liking. We have some new and exciting courses coming soon so keep a look out."

Joyce Shaw reviewed: Hand spinning workshops - Norfolk

"I had a fantastic day today at the spinning workshop. I was made very welcome and it was very well organised. Thank you so much Theresa who was an excellent tutor and very patient and knowledgeable. I enjoyed spinning so much, when I arrived home I started the search for a spinning wheel of my own. Recommended! Joyce"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Hello Joyce and thank you so much for your lovely review. It was such a pleasure to meet you and to start you on your spinning journey. I know that you are well on your way and am thrilled that you have started your search for a wheel. I would love to see your progress in the future. Well done."

Danielle reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"What a wonderful way to spend a day! Diane was absolutely lovely & not only took us through the candle-making process step by step, but made us feel very welcome & at home. The shed is dreamy : ) I'd quite happily live in there & it's surrounded by a beautiful garden which is highly inspiring to work in. The candle I came away with smells divine and looks beautiful... I'm keeping the candle but I've given some of the wax melts (which were an added bonus) to friends so that they can enjoy the scent too : )"

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"Hi Danielle, So pleased you found our workshop and garden inspiring, I so lucky to have such a lovely place to work and live."

Christine Smith reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"Had a fab afternoon with Diane. Her little blue shed is a great environment to learn a new craft. Diane is a super teacher and we all came away with a lovely smelling candle and wax melts, beautifully presented and gift wrapped. Highly recommend"

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"Hi Christine, I'm pleased to see that you thought I was a good teacher, its something I've done for years. We like people to have the full experience here, going away well fed and with well presented candles. Keep a look out for our new courses coming soon."

Diane McDonnell reviewed: Create cool art - acrylic pouring

"Very informative and fun day. Learned a good number of techniques with Eunice supporting and teaching as we went a long. Great set up and plenty of examples of a variety of her work. Recommend you go and get your hands dirty!"

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Diane I am so glad you enjoyed it. Happy pouring Eunice x"

Pauline Whitehead reviewed: Quilt in a Day, one-to-one course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day spent with Amanda learning the skills of traditional quilt making. As it was one to one tuition from a very experienced quilter it was fabulous. I even managed to leave with my own quilt sampler. Couldn’t recommend the day enough."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you for your review Pauline. It was a pleasure to teach you yesterday in the studio. I hope your sampler quilt will be just the beginning of your quilting experience! Amanda"

Ness McNamara reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"I had a superb day with Felix and Annie. As soon as I got there I was put at ease. Felix and Annie started the day with the safety talk and a guide to how to use all the tools (MIG Welder, plasma cutter, saw, angle grinders). We then had a look through the scrap treasure trove and chose our items to make our goodies. We were then given one to one tuition on each tool that we needed to use. I used the MIG welder which I loved and the angle grinder was fun too. I came home with a lovely dog sculpture which now sits very happily in my garden. Both ladies are very knowledgeable and very patient (especially when I couldn't find my vision). I would highly recommend this course and I will definitely be doing another one. Thank you ladies for a truly brilliant day!"

WTF Workshops responded:

"Ness, thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. I hope your fantastic doggo sits and keeps you happy in your garden for many years to come. I hope we see you again!"

Cat reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"What a great day. Don't waste any time - get yourself on this course! Felix and Izzy were knowledgeable, encouraging, relaxed and approachable, giving suggestions when needed yet keeping a careful eye out for safety. Their overview of materials and cutting, shaping and joining techniques and equipment was pitched just right for this complete beginner. Izzy gave me a patient induction into MIG welding and the opportunity to practise before using it for real. The stock pile of scrap metal is a treasure trove. I was so pleased with the bike chain/car spring/spoon-pawed beast that came home with me - and impressed with what my lovely fellow attendees made too. The six hours flew by. WTF have opened my eyes to the possibilities ..."

WTF Workshops responded:

"Cat, thank you so much! We had a lovely day, and were really happy with what you and the others made. Thank you for coming, and I hope we see you again one day!"

Josh reviewed: Introduction to cabinet making - The router table: Learn to make a raised panel door

"Tom was welcoming and very passionate about carpentry and teaching. The course was engaging, informative and adapted well towards my specific goals and ability level. He helped answer any carpentry questions I asked, teaching useful skills and information much quicker than I would have learned at home or on the job."

Sherlock Furniture responded:

"Thanks Josh! You were a brilliant student and I had a great time with you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the course. ?"

Carol R reviewed: Cyanotype prints

"Lots of good content on the course and good detailed advice. Ashleigh had ensured all materials were ready for a range of techniques to try. The day ran smoothly and it was really enjoyable to work outdoors. It is very useful to get handouts and info about where to buy materials. Definitely recommend this course and you get value for money."

Mary reviewed: Create cool art - acrylic pouring

"A great class. Eunice is very patient and informative for beginners and those with a bit of knowledge. If you like messy play and want to have fun with the different methods i would definitely recommend the class."

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Mary I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Keep pouring Warmest regards Eunice"