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George T reviewed: Two Day Hand Spinning Workshop in Norfolk

"An excellent weekend, with wonderful instruction from Theresa, who was very encouraging and used a number of ways to instruct us. A real treat to meet the sheep producing the fleece and then to process from start to finish with a skein of yarn. Can highly recommend, and great company plus catering to boot. Thank you"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for reviewing the workshop George. I know you made a great effort to attend so I am really pleased that you enjoyed it. I cant wait to see one of your knitted masterpieces created from your own yarn. And please keep in touch so i can see how you are getting on. Theresa &James"

Lindsey Beale reviewed: Jewellery making with silver clay - one day beginners workshop

"Fabulous course. Small group, good selection of materials. Charlotte is supportive, knows her stuff and will alter and amend the session to accommodate our ideas. I'm really pleased with my pendants. I was looking forward to the course but it far exceeded my expectations. I would certainly like to do another course at Felix and Reuben."

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Lindsey, we are very pleased that the workshop exceeded your expectations! Well done on your gorgeous silver clay creations!"

Sarah Exell reviewed: Colourful stained glass panel making course

"Jo was brilliant! Only me and my partner on the course which Jo kindly ran on his birthday. We both had a fab time, learnt loads and took home 2 wonderful panels. Would recommend the day and course. You don't have to have any prior experience as Jo explains everything! A five star experience."

Jo Snowdon Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. I'm so pleased that you had a great day and I hope your short stay in Gloucestershire was just as enjoyable. Many thanks for coming, Kind regards, Jo ?"

Lesley Hitchen reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Great course for anyone wanting to enhance or reminder of techniques, or like me start from the beginning not having tried it before. Great tips on which paints work better with the different techniques. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere in a great location. I will definitely be going to more of Jo's courses!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Lesley. You did such a great job of your furniture particularly it was your first time. I look forward to seeing you again."

Anna Davenport reviewed: Glass fusing class - powders and enamels

"I've already recommended this course to more friends today, because it was fantastic! I went with three of my girl friends on Saturday to do a beginners glass fusing day with Sarah. Sarah showed us lots of different techniques in the morning and we had plenty of time to play and ask questions about the process. In the afternoon, we were able to use our new found skills to create four coasters or a larger piece to fit inside a frame. I always enjoy learning from someone with a professional attitude and I wasn't disappointed. Sarah is a great teacher and a highly skilled glass artist. The class was interesting, inspiring, fun and all four of us learnt so much and are keen to go back to try another one of Sarah's courses. I'd thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who's keen to learn glass fusing!"

Penny Todd reviewed: Needle felted framed picture

"A really, friendly workshop, plenty of advice & help. I love attending these workshops."

Noel Harris reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"Busy, but well structured day. Good communication, with the right amount of demonstration and opportunity to work on your own project, with instruction provided when required. This not only guaranteed success, but provided a real sense of achievement. I was very pleased with the end result and will probably return for more learning. All in all, a good mix of instruction and opportunity to be creative in a very pleasant environment."

joshua benson reviewed: Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

"I wanted to start 2020 learning new skills and spoon carving had been on my bucket list for a while so when I saw the course I signed up and what a course it was! Jack is an excellent teacher and explained in detail each step of the way to producing my final spoon with all my fingers intact! It was such a great day and a lot of fun and I can’t wait to sign up for the improvers course soon. Would recommend his course to anyone looking for a well priced fun day."

Fiona Williams reviewed: Gel plate printing - inspired by nature

"Wonderful, learnt lots of new techniques and now produce much better prints. Very attentive and helpful teacher, lots of useful suggestions and background materials superb. Great venue, easy to find. Huge studio lots of light and big personal work spaces. Real coffee and homemade cake included. Sited in an amazing garden. Very inspirational day will definitely go again. Thank you for a wonderful day."

Rachel Shaw reviewed: Natural (cold process) soap making workshop with afternoon tea

"I attended the cold process soap course (March 2020) and it was great. Once we'd got over the unfounded fear of chemistry we had a creative afternoon making up a couple of batches of soap. The pace of the course was good- relaxed but no time wasted. I enjoyed the midday break for afternoon tea, lovely. All in all a very pleasant way to spend 4 hours. Julie's teaching was excellent and she imparted so much knowledge I now feel confident enough to have a go at home. We shared out the soaps made by us, so all ended up with about 9 bars each to take home."

Gromit reviewed: Paper marbling with tea & cake

"Thoroughly enjoyed Dina's marbling afternoon course. Really good workshop set up, good explanations and great fun trying out different effects. Have returned home with a little kit so hope to have a go myself eventually. Lovely tea and cake! Thank you"

Nigel Luckett reviewed: Drawing classes. Bringing drama and life with charcoal- all levels welcome!

"It was only by a very lucky chance that I signed up for Sarah's course for beginners. I had never thought that I remotely possessed any form of artistic skills and being pretty late in life, what was the point in trying? The course has been a revelation to me. Not only have I learnt skills that appear to have been dormant for the best part of a century (!!) but the course is so relaxing in a totally different way. All participants are so enthusiastic one can hardly hear a pin drop when they are concentrating on their pieces! Everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying the experience, as am I. Well done Sarah, an inspiration."

Sarah Stokes responded:

"Ah thank you Nigel. What a wonderful review. Both your charcoal piece and watercolour work has been fantastic. You’ve taken to it, like a duck to water. So glad you joined! Thank you again for the lovely words and see you very soon! ?"

Jackie Bailey reviewed: Annie Sloan Method with Chalk Paint for Upcycling Furniture at La Di Da Interiors - The Basics

"I really enjoyed the course thank you. My feedback would be that I felt squashed in the room. I would have liked a bit more space to move. I hope that the new room is bigger. I would prefer to browse in the shop at the end of the course. That way you can buy things and go home. Thank you."

Jill reviewed: Hand sewn mohair teddy bear making course in Cumbria

"I SO enjoyed the weekend workshop with Lyn and her Boo Bears! Lyn is a very welcoming and patient teacher, nothing was too much trouble and there was a lovely warm atmosphere the whole weekend. We had such a great time bringing our bears to life, if you are swithering about doing this workshop, don’t, book it now, you definitely won’t regret it!"

Rachel Tunstall reviewed: Jewellery making with silver clay - one day beginners workshop

"Thank you for an excellent workshop! I really enjoyed the day, and loved seeing something I created turn from a blob of clay into beautiful pieces of silver jewellery. Charlotte was really welcoming and patient and explained everything really clearly, and provided extra information so we can try it ourselves at home."

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"We are so glad you enjoyed the workshop Rachel! The jewellery you created was superb - well done! Thank you for your lovely review!"

Alison Bellamy reviewed: Botanical Lino cut & print class KIT INCLUDED - Hoylake Wirral (£40)

"What a fabulous afternoon spent with Catherine on her lino cut course at Chemist & Co. The venue is great, with loads of space to spread out, and Catherine is a great teacher. She came armed with loads of inspiration for our lino cut cards, and loads of fab colours for the printing. I love my cards and will be sneding them out with pride. Thank you Catherine."

Jean reviewed: Painting and drawing course at Castle Park Arts Centre, Cheshire: Abstract Architecture

"l really enjoyed the course and l'm still painting my design."

Pam Smart Studio responded:

"Hi Jean I’m pleased you enjoyed the course and it’s great news that you are continuing to work on your design. If you have any questions or want to send me a photo of your work as it develops then I’d be more than happy to help you where I can. All the best Pam Smart"

Ian Horn reviewed: Needle Felt a Herdwick doorstop with Annis McGowan: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"A thoroughly good day where I learnt loads and gained the confidence to progress on my own. Gill is a very good teacher and made the whole experience interesting as well as informative. We had a great mix of people on the course, who all got on well. I would highly recommend the experience for anyone."

Steven Harris reviewed: Two person 'Have a Bash' at Blacksmithing course in Shropshire

"I had a great time making a surprisingly good looking fire poker and knife. Jake exhibits an interesting balance of technical knowledge, enthusiam and an artists eye for detail. Thoroughly recommend the experience."

Katie Banks reviewed: Beginners’ Stained Glass, One Day Course, Llandeilo, Wales - archive

"This 1 day course is a great way to get your creativity flowing. We had a fantastic time designing, cutting and leading up our glass and Simon is such a welcoming and friendly host (he even provides endless cups of tea and delicious biscuits). If you’re looking for a ‘me’ day, this course is perfect. It offers a balance between creative therapy and thoroughly informed glass education - Simon is an expert in his field and has many inspirational pieces hanging in his studio to make you all envious. I want to thank Simon especially for offering up more time than he should have in the evening to ensure that everyone left having finished their light catchers. We are beyond grateful. I wish I could afford to do this every single weekend and look forward to picking up my finished piece."

Simon Howard Glass responded:

"Thank you so much Katie. That’s such a lovely thing to say. It was a real pleasure having you both here for the day; and your pieces look fantastic!"

Lyn and Mandy reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Had a lovely afternoon with Charlie making 4 different candles. Her knowledge is superb and she taught us all the skills to make candles at home. I will be making some now for birthday and Christmas gifts. Plus a glass of prosecco made the whole experience feel really special."

Chrissy Brooks reviewed: Layered lino printing

"A most enjoyable and productive day. I am in the process of buying and collecting the materials suggested so that I can carry on at home."

Micklems Farm Creative Workshops responded:

"Chrissy - that is great news. I know that was only the second time you had printed with lino and I was so impressed with your results. Happy printing!"

Karen Sienkiewicz reviewed: Needle Felt a Herdwick doorstop with Annis McGowan: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"Great day with Gill (and Annie) making artisan bread and scones. We had such a fun day but very productive at the same time! The time just flew by helped by our fellow students being good fun too. Gill is a great teacher and definitely knows her soda bread from her scones! Would highly recommend the course, especially if the thought of making bread scares you a little as Gill makes it all look so easy!"

Textile Landscapes reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"What a fabulous course! Imogen was the perfect hostess and teacher.... Inspiring, helpful, encouraging and engaging. Highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in art or sewing... no previous experience required and Imogen provided everything we needed!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you very much - it is as interesting for me, meeting such motivated and talented people who understand the processes and take them further to make such individual work.I wish you a lot of fun and future enjoyment and thank you again for making the course so relaxed and enjoyable."

Cris Lund reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"Very informative and as there was only Jason and Nick with me you have your own private tutor on tap helping you all the way.It was a privilege to be taught by someone so skilled who could adapt/translate to a beginners group. We all got on so well and it was very relaxed and I will miss them all. Lucy also provided us with bistro type lunches and lots of cake & drinks and of course her warm hospitality. Would definitely recommend it and I would love to see Nick & Jason again at another carving lesson. Thank you Lucy"