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

"I was very impressed with this course. Jo was a wonderful host, a calm and relaxed manner. She was very informative and helpful. With the family pets around, it was a lovely atmosphere ! Very happy to take another course x"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane - your lovely ear scratching hare prompted two others to buy kits to replicate it at home ?. Glad you liked having Mia, Tula and Olive interacting every now and then! Jo x"

Daniel Hintermann reviewed: Three day glove making course

"I enjoyed the glove making course very much! With Elizabeth as a competent and patient teacher I feel I progressed much further than I could have expected within those 3 days of the course. Furthermore, the food provided during the course was very delicious and Mark (Elizabeth's husband) could accommodate my dietary requirements perfectly. His cold-smoked salmon was excellent. Thank you very much!"

The Smart Stitcher responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Daniel. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you on the course as part of your leather working journey. I wish you every success with your future endeavours and I look forward to seeing what you create."

Nigel reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Excellent course. Mark explains each step very clearly and you gain practical experience and knowledge throughout the course. I would recommend the course from beginner upwards. You also take home a high quality box that you have made."

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

"What a wonderful day! Jo is an excellent teacher, and the pace of the course was spot on. She encourages you, gives very helpful advice and guides you through the course with ease. The studio is set in wonderful surroundings, the whole feel of the day was so calm and therapeutic. Jo and her husband are wonderful hosts and make you feel so welcome. Thank you Jo. I loved it and you will be seeing me again, and again and again!!! Much love. Alison"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Alison - it was lovely to see you again in the studio - and well done on completely finishing your large upgrade hare! He was truly magnificent ?"

Tom Donnelly reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"Great course, great teaching, a lovely day! Would highly recommend for anyone interested in pottery."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Tom for your positive response..I'm so glad you enjoyed the day! Marina"

Jacqui reviewed: Botanical Linocut Workshop at Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

"Kim was very accommodating when booking and made an effort to fit an extra date in for my friend and I. The class was very informative and we both came away having learnt a lot. Coffee and biscuits were free flowing too."

Paul reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"An excellent day with Simon, such a brilliant teacher. Would reccommend him to anyone wishing to give woodturning a go. I just need to get my own lathe and tools now. Simon and Louise were so welcoming to ther home, plenty of coffee, and a superb luch as well. Thakn you Simon and Louise for such and enjoyable day. Paul"

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

"Hi Paul, Stop! I'm blushing :) Thank you for such a lovely endorsement and I'm really glad you enjoyed your day. Any queries or advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch. -- Simon"

KIERAN GRAHAM reviewed: Blacksmithing Course for two in a traditional forge on Dartmoor

"Had a brilliant day learning the incredible art of blacksmithing and left with a forged poker I was proud of. Greg is a very friendly and encouraging teacher who will effectively help and guide you during the project while also stepping back and letting you express your own ideas for your craft. I couldn't recommend the course enough, I had a great time."

Jacquie Hughes reviewed: Paper Quilling Art Course

"I really enjoyed this course. I was new to the craft of quilling and found Candice's teaching really clear and encouraging. Once the basics are mastered the creative scope of quilling is limitless (Candice's own pieces were very inspiring!) I'd recommend the course to anyone interested in paper crafts. It's a lovely relaxing way to spend a couple of hours."

Candice Creations responded:

"Thank you Jacquie. It certainly was lovely to have you and I am glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed sharing this new skill with you!"

Jon Ireson reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Bought for my girlfriend as a surprise birthday present Pat was professional and friendly Would 100% recommend! Thank you Pat"

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you for your comments and recommendation."

Gayle and Maisie Hemstock reviewed: Introduction to Jewellery making with silver clay - three hour taster workshop

"My daughter and I enjoyed are session so much. It was a brilliant taster into silver jewellery design and has reaffirmed her want to become a silversmith. The 3 hours flew and we came away with 5 lovely pieces. Charlotte is a great teacher and advised us brilliantly from start to finish. We would both definitely go again. Perfect if you want to make something special for an occasion or gift too. We will be wearing all of our jewellery as often as possible. Thank you, Charlotte."

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"It was such a pleasure to teach you both. I'm so glad you both enjoyed the workshop. Regards Charlotte"

Bridget reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"I had a fantastic day, the course was fun and informative. I'll definitely book again with Toni to learn more about the different types of enamelling and silver clay classes. I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to unravel the mysteries of enamelling"

CG Crafts responded:

"Lovely to have you visit for a class, Bridget. Enjoy your crafting. Best wishes, Toni"

CCt reviewed: Paper Quilling Art Course

"I loved learning how to quill and did not want this course to end! I really enjoyed myself and would love to attend further courses."

Candice Creations responded:

"Thank you so much. I also did not want the course to end! I really look forward to seeing you on future courses :-)."

Anonymous reviewed: Paper Quilling Art Course

"I loved learning a new skill and Candice's teaching method as well as her unique sense of humour. I have never done quilling before but loved every second of this course!"

Candice Creations responded:

"Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it so much. It certainly was fun and enjoyable!"

Anonymous reviewed: Paper Quilling Art Course

"I loved the course, how friendly it was and how much I learnt. I really enjoyed making really pretty pieces that were simple and easy to do. I would highly recommend this course and the tutor to anyone."

Candice Creations responded:

"Thank you so much for your comments. There were certainly a lot of pretty pieces produced. It was such a joy to teach you all :-)"

Dylan reviewed: Carve a spoon in a day

"Mike was very helpful and informative. The course was enjoyable and had the right number of participants so that Mike could get round everyone to give individual support. I am very pleased with my finished spoon."

Rosie reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Excellent pottery class for first timers. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend. Thanks Chris"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Rosie; lovely, lively session with lots of great pots made and good fun had in the process. Your pots are drying nicely and will be with you in a few weeks time. I'll be in touch just as they are coming out of the kiln from their second (glaze) firing. Best wishes, Chris."

Caiti reviewed: Come Frame With Me - Making your own Picture Frame

"I was given this course as a birthday present and I had a really lovely day with Ady. I finally managed to get a wedding picture in a frame (nearly four years after the event) and soo pleased with it. Ady is an excellent teacher and very patient, which is just as well as I am numerically dyslexic!! It was interesting to see all the various processes, there is a lot more to it than you would imagine. Thoroughly recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about framing. Thank you Ady for a really great day."

Studio 93 Framing responded:

"Thank you Caiti. I had a great day too and was really pleased with how your frame turned out. If you do decide to carry on with framing in the future, do keep me informed and I'd be happy to help out where I can. KR Ady"

John Ratter reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had a very enjoyable day in Jake's workshop and was proud to take home a beautiful oak bowl. Jake is a knowledgeable and patient teacher who is enthusiastic about sharing his skills, not just on woodturning, but on all aspects of wood and woodwork. I am looking forward to getting my own lathe and continuing with this fascinating hobby. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in wood turning."

Steve Welch reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Great teacher, very patient and demonstrated the techniques for the different methods of working the metal excellently. The end results was better than i imagined it would be and I'm extremely pleased to have been Alex's student for the day. Highly recommended ?"

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Steve, thanks very much for your review. I'm glad you're happy with the experience as well as what you made. All the best Alex"

Susanna Frost reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels - Mondays - 4 week online Zoom course

"I thought the workshop was excellent. I really enjoyed the workshop as the subject matter was quite complicated and therefore a challenge. The subject was broken down into small chunks making it easier to tackle and giving a very pleasing result."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Susanna , you managed to capture the fine detail on this complex Landscape. Keep up the brilliant work. Purnima"

Joyce Groom reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels - Mondays - 4 week online Zoom course

"I found this workshop challenging and extremely enjoyable . I learnt a lot about applying detail to drawings to bring them to life. An interesting experience from a well planned and delivered workshop. Thank you ."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Joyce you have created a lovely landscape using your pens, the texture on the trees and foliage looks lovely. Well done. Purnima"

Julie Luckett reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels - Mondays - 4 week online Zoom course

"Excellent pen and ink workshop with clear instruction and step by step guidance. Purnima's relaxed and friendly approach make her courses very enjoyable."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for attending the pen and ink workshop you have managed to capture all the fine detail and mark making techniques on this complex landscape. Well done"

Lorna reviewed: One day mosaic workshop - Lincolnshire

"Caron created a lovely, relaxed and friendly environment for us to work in. She is clearly brilliant at what she does. Neither my friend or I had done anything like this before but she instantly put us at ease and we had a super day. Would recommend."

Mayfly Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Lorna so pleased you both enjoy the day both pieces turned out so well.?"

Phelim O'Hagan reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"I had a very enjoyable day, Chris and Steve were brilliant, they explained everything very well and were very patient. I would throughly recommend this course to anyone."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Hi Phelim, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You were a pleasure to teach, so glad you enjoyed your time with us."