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Mike reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"What a fantastic course! Chris and Steve were both excellent, very attentive and knowledgeable. We made a huge array of different glass items, and had a fantastic time. Would definitely recommend to anyone!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you Mike for your kind review, it's much appreciated. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Angie, Steve and Chris "

Gareth Roberts reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"It was fascinating to learn the process and the staff made it very easy to ask questions. The atmosphere is extremely laid back and relaxed but while around machinery and in the forge all the staff were focused on safety and instructive where needed, this made for a great experience. I am so proud of the knife i made and will be returning with friends and family in the future"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks for your feedback and we look forward to meeting up with you again"

Gareth Roberts reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"It was fascinating to learn the process and the staff made it very easy to ask questions. The atmosphere is extremely laid back and relaxed but while around machinery and in the forge all the staff were focused on safety and instructive where needed, this made for a great experience. I am so proud of the knife i made and will be returning with friends and family in the future"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks for your feedback and we look forward to meeting up with you again"

Lesley reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"Wonderful few hours with excellent tutor. Emma’s workshop is like a treasure trove and we were able to browse through her chests of treasure to select oddments that integrated to our pieces. Emma herself is a great tutor …. There when needed but gave us opportunity to play with techniques to build confidence. I will certainly be returning for more!"

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"So pleased you had a great experience, was a pleasure introducing you to feltmaking. Hope to see you again soon."

Ankita singh reviewed: Silk Painting Class - A Fun Day with Constance

"Absolutely loved my first time silk painting. Mrs Constance was very welcoming and warm. She paid special attention to each of us and taught both the techniques of silk painting. I am looking forward to more courses."

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your review Ankita. Your scarf of butterflies and flowers that you designed yourself was beautiful. your practice scarf of sea colours was amazing too. I look forward to seeing you again. Constance"

Bea reviewed: Knitting Workshop - All Levels at Tandem Crafts, Stourbridge

"I visited Tandem Crafts, a family owned wool and fabric store for knitting lessons. Absolutely brilliant. I wanted to learn how to do top down knitting and it was excellent. They helped me to read the pattern and to understand what I was doing. I was able to go home and I finished the garment in two days."

Tandem Crafts responded:

"Thank you Bea for a lovely review. Look forward to seeing you again"

GBC reviewed: Making Wax Wraps

"The wax wraps class was great fun and very enjoyable. Wendy very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, gave clear instructions and was on hand ensuring a good end result, which I needed as I was a bit heavy handed with wax! Love the wraps use them all the time. Even my husband enjoyed it. Thank you Wendy."

vijay c reviewed: Make a shave horse at Sallerton Wood

"Really enjoyed making a shave horse. The techniques I've learnt , though a fraction of whats needed, will serve as a starting point. Andy is the perfect teacher, never too fast or too slow, and always there to help. This is an essential course for anyone who would like to start dabbling in green woodworking.The setting is perfect and the food is great. I wimped out of wild camping though! If you are thinking of it , just do it!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much indeed, Vijay, for your positive review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the course and its woodland setting, and the food as well. If you and/or your daughter choose to attend another course sometime in the future, we look forward to welcoming you back to Sallerton Wood. In the meantime, enjoy using your shave horses and applying the techniques that you learnt on the course. "

Ken and Kate reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"We treated ourselves to this as a special anniversary gift to each other. We’d always fancied a go at wood turning. Simon was so good at teaching us when we’d never done anything like this before. He is a great tutor and gave us a real desire to take this up as a hobby. The refreshments and lunch were plentiful and the day was way above our expectations! We came away with 2 projects each which we’re proud of! If you fancy a go then this is the place to learn!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Ken & Kate, Thank you for a lovely review and we're so glad that you enjoyed your day :) Do get in touch if you need more help. -- Simon & Louise"

sue pritchard reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A brilliant day with an inspirational tutor. An abundance of fabrics to choose from and a lovely space to work in. Imogen is so generous with her time and has so much patience. I came away with my head buzzing with creative ideas and would love to go back and do the Still Life course. A plentiful supply of tea/coffee and cake/biscuits too!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was such a pleasure to work with you and see how your attention to detail and perfectionist approach produced such an interesting and well constructed image.The materials you selected and the way you put them together created a landscape that had both texture and perspective and I feel that you have the confidence to use this technique to produce more landscapes in the future. Lovely to work with you!"

Carol Coleman reviewed: Resin Art Experience

"Just spent a lovely day producing 2 pieces to be proud of. So pleased with what I achieved. I feel as though I am now competent to try to work on my own. Small class size meant we had individual attention. Eunice was great at explaining the process, and guiding us throughout. Would definitely recommend."

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Carol. I hope you go on to produce many more beautiful artworks Warmest regards Eunice"

Joan reviewed: Sunset Embroidery Workshop - Surrey, UK

"I am a complete beginner at embroidery and was therefore a little trepidatious about joining the course. I need not have worried. The course was held in the teacher’s own home with just three students, making it very relaxed and friendly. Everything needed was supplied and more, with an amazing array of embroidery threads, fabrics and odds and ends to use. Vicky was an excellent and inspiring teacher. We were taught the basic stitches and then used them to add to a sunset picture on some pre-painted fabric. We all came away with a basic knowledge of stitches and a feeling of pride in having created a simple but beautiful embroidery by the end of the two hours. I am now hooked and want to do more!"

Andrew reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day here. The course was really interesting and great fun. Adrian and Andrew were really friendly and they walked you through every step. Amazing seeing what you are making taking shape as you work it. To top it off the food and cheese was all spot on."

Jane Barnes reviewed: Resin Art Experience

"Only working with small groups, Eunice is able to provide one to one help if and when it was needed.(it was!) Learning new techniques and skills can be daunting, but the demonstration was perfectly clear and paced and the layout of the studio and equipment created a great working environment and gave us confidence to have a go. I love working creatively alongside other people, something about positive energy always makes me happy and a good tutor can help nurture that, which Eunice certainly did."

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Jane it was great to meet you. Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Many thank Eunice"

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

"My friend and I have just come back from a brilliant day learning this craft of copper foil stained glass, and could not be more pleased with our sun catchers. Tejal was an excellent teacher, demonstrating and explaining each stage of the process, allowing us to work at our own pace. We learnt so much and she has inspired us to be more creative, cannot wait to put all the hints and techniques into practice. Would definitely recommend this if you want to learn a new craft in a relaxed calm space - lovely studio Thanks Tejal for a fantastic day !!"

GlassSeasons responded:

"Very kind words,?thank you ?"

Clive & Ian Morrow reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a great day we both had ! Would highly recommend this introductory course with Ade who provided great tuition throughout the day (which included some lovely food too!) Both items~ the snail key ring & the Dragon Coat Hook - were excellent and will definitely be used/displayed with pride. Looking forward to booking the blacksmith's tools course later in the year, now that we've got ourselves a forge. Thanks a lot, Clive & Ian. June, 2022."

Angela Harper reviewed: Contemporary Furniture Refinishing & Upcycling with Woodcare - 1 Day Beginners

"A very useful and informative workshop. I learned some techniques that I will definitely use going forward when recycling furniture. Ollie was a great tutor and made me feel at ease as it was my first experience at this type of event. I welcomed his advice on how to transform my piece of furniture which will take pride of place in my hallway. A very relaxing and therapeutic day thank you."

Rachael and Joan reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Brilliant day Helen! Mum and I thought your demo very informative and loved messing with all the different pieces of glass. We can’t wait to see the results! A thoroughly enjoyable day."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Rachael & Joan, I so enjoyed meeting you both and am delighted you enjoyed the day. You responded so enthusiastically to guidance and both created some beautiful pieces, the drape candle holders you designed look amazing. Thank you for taking the time to review the experience ??"

Ava B reviewed: Upcycling furniture & sustainability workshops

"I loved this course and I will definitely be continuing up-cycling in the future. I found the instructions clear and simple and easy to follow. All the tools and paints were provided so all you have to do is show up and get creative. You have complete creative control of what you do and have an extraordinary range of colours and stencils at your fingertips. Kirsty was helpful and happy to assist us in anyway and was always ready to offer tea and cakes. This is a perfect day out for all ages and I would definitely recommend it. I was extremely pleased with the final result and enjoyed a fun day out with great people."

Upcycle Arcade responded:

"Ava, what a lovely review! Thank you so much. I was quite blown away with your tropical bedside - it really was nothing like anything I'd seen before and was quite a work of furniture painting art. So impressive. It was a pleasure meeting you and your lovely Mum too. If you get a chance, I would love you to drop me a photo of your new furniture in situ. But no pressure of course. Once again, thank you so much for coming to the workshop. It was a joy."

Madie reviewed: Mosaic mirror design workshop - Fri 24th June, Arty Farty Studio, Hertfordshire

"I am so glad I booked Audrey's mirror mosaic workshop. The location was nice and quiet, Audrey was super helpful and guided everyone through the process & made sure everyone was happy with what they were creating. Everyone was super excited to make their piece, and by the end everyone was thrilled with what they had created, & were already asking about future workshops. I had already booked a second workshop before attending this one, and I'm very excited to make more pieces, since the one I created turned out so great."

Alison reviewed: Make a stained glass candle lamp day course (Rhondda Cynon Taff)

"Really enjoyed this Course. Catherine was lovely. She was so helpful and an excellent teacher. The venue was great. I would recommend this course to anyone. Learnt lots of new skills. I would definitely do another one. Thank you for a very enjoyable day !!"

Jess Marsh reviewed: Copper Foil Technique Stained Glass

"Absolutely wonderful day with Amanda, she made me feel very welcome and explained each of the steps to make my two ornaments clearly and patiently. I had a great time and would definitely recommend!"

Dragonfly Glass Art responded:

"Hi Jess, Thanks for the lovely feedback! Glad you had a good day, and were pleased with your efforts!!! You were a pleasure to teach, hopefully see you again in the future! All the best, Amanda x "

Carol reviewed: Nature Captured in Silver Clay

"I had a lovely day making jewellery with Marianne. I was taught three different ways of replicating nature in silver clay and the day flew by. My jewellery looked lovely thanks to Mariannes teaching and patience. To anyone thinking about signing up for the course, do so, you’ll enjoy it."

Grey Clouds & Silver Linings responded:

"Thank you, Carol, for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day, you made some very beautiful pieces of jewellery that I hope you enjoy wearing. I look forward to seeing what you make in the future when you get your jewellery area set up."

Stef reviewed: Kiln fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Full day workshop

"Better even than I had hoped. Health and safety, demonstration of a series of possibilities, then helped as I got on with it…… and provided with T / Coffee. I left with 5 pieces including what I had hoped to make, Excellent day, highly recommended."

Gill Welch reviewed: Stained glass sun-catcher workshop: Hampshire

"I had such a great day and so very pleased with my end product. Rachel did a fantastic job in teaching us (4) and was very informative about each section."

Swanwick Studio responded:

"Thank you Gill for your lovely feedback. You all did a great job & your wobbly jelly is totally fabulous (Gill made a wonderful jellyfish)"