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Margaret Everley reviewed: Introduction to glass painting (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Another excellent workshop from Martin. Martin gives all the explanation and demonstrations that you need, all the equipment and then lots of encouragement to try the techniques. It's fun and highly absorbing and I'm already thinking about the next one. Thank you Martin."

Edward reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Really enjoyed the course! Ged was a knowledgeable, but relaxed teacher and allowed me the flexibility to put my own personal touches on my stool. I've now got the bug and am keen to do one of his other courses! Came home with a study, great-quality stool that I intend to keep for life!"

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Ed! Look forward to seeing you on another course soon!"

Aneez reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"This is an outstanding course. The teaching is excellent, you learn through practice and all three tutors were welcoming and helpful. It's pitched at the right level for complete novices and I feel more confident to start tackling some personal projects. Hopefully will book into Course 2 later in the year to consolidate what I learnt."

Stephen Cross reviewed: woodturning tuition Hartlepool

"Very relaxed but safe learning environment. Good teaching skills. Enjoyed the day. Make two excellent items to take home. Plenty to practice. Will come again."

woodturninghartlepool responded:

"thank you for your kind words you did realy good ."

Robin Davies reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Had a great time this weekend with this Log to Stool workshop. Easy to follow instructions, good support from Ged all through the day and getting to grips with the various woodworking techniques was very therapeutic and enjoyable. Highly recommended!!"

Gedwood responded:

"Hi Robin, Thanks for your comments and i am glad you enjoyed the course! regards Ged"

Katherine reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"The Cwmdu studios are the perfect setting for a day of learning and creativity. Lee is a great teacher- giving us enough information to keep us on track but not overwhelming us. I did come out at the end of the day wishing I could do it all over again it was so enjoyable. I learned SO much. I also came away with four prints. Bonus!"

Alfred Jang reviewed: LIVING SUCCULENT WREATH MAKING KIT on a woven willow/birch base

"It was a gift for my Mum, a pensioner. She found it hard to follow the instructions and the video, and as a result did not get the most out of the gift."

Katrina reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"The workshop was very informative and lots of fun! The whole day was very well organised, with Robert providing demonstration and guidance at every step of the process. Robert is a great teacher who is clearly passionate about his craft. He was patient at guiding me until I could get the hang of things. A fantastic experience which I would highly recommend!"

Matt Stabeler reviewed: Green-wood stool making weekend in Sussex woodland

"This was an amazing experience, and I can't thank Danny (and the Peters!) enough for making it such an enjoyable, satisfying and wonderful couple of days in the woods. Danny is very friendly, easy going and patient, an excellent teacher, full of experience and knowledge. The site itself is quiet and relaxing, with only the birds, the crackle the fire and the sounds of wood being whittled to be heard. With unlimited tea, coffee and snacks and very tasty homemade soup for lunch, we were well looked after! At the end of the two days, I came away with a stool that was far better than I would have imagined I could make, and i'm hugely grateful for having had the experience!"

Katy B reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt

"Wet Felting day workshop 16th March Claire was really friendly, welcoming and which put me at complete ease the entire day. I arrived with a few photos which with knowledgable guidance and help from Claire I produced my first ever piece that I’m really proud of (so much so I’m going to have it framed!). I found the process itself is very relaxing, working with a wide variety of shades of wool and (my fav) the sari and mulberry silks allowed me to be lost in a world of colour, with the silks to add extra dimension to the work. Not only will I be booking in again, I haven’t stopped telling everyone I can about the workshop (and an excuse to show the price Claire helped me make) as well as looking for pictures to use as inspiration for the next workshop I can make. Thoroughly enjoyed both the Felting and being in Claire’s company, I can not highly recommend enough!"

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Hi Katy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and was impressed with your beautiful rainbow landscape which was taken as inspiration from one of your Dad's photographs. I hope he was pleased with your interpretation of his picture. I do hope you are able to come to another of my workshops and will add some more dates this week. Very best wishes, Claire xx"

Zoe reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I had a lovely time yesterday with Paul and Natalie. They made a great team. Paul helped show us the technical side and Natalie steered us with the artistic bit. I'd never done any glass work before but that didn't matter.. I'm looking forward to seeing my finished plaque after it's been kilned."

Simon Oliver reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Brilliant experience, loved every minute of it. I make a lot of stuff and every craft has its own set of techniques and skills - no different here. The guys explained the techniques in an easy to understand manner and were always on hand to help if you went slightly adrift. Great hosts, great craic and great food I'll definitely be bac"

Martin Hammond reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"Thank you Richard for an excellent day. Great facilities and equipment, really pleased with my card holder too. I was most impressed with Richard’s knowledge…told me lots of useful info for the future. Highly recommend. Thanks ?"

Grace Evans reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Had a great day with Kate. My hare sculpture was larger than I thought, good value for money. Excellent pizza in a lovely garden"

Emma Jenkins reviewed: Introduction to small goods leather crafting

"I purchased this course as a birthday present for my Dad. Dad said it was a very enjoyable experience and that Paul was marvellous at imparting his knowledge and passion for leather-craft, whether that be to a beginner or someone with more knowledge. The notebook wallet Dad created was beautiful, as well as functional, and he now feels that he would be up to making similar objects from scratch, using the techniques he acquired from Paul at the course."

Jane Chadwick reviewed: Masking Tape Box Masterclass

"Another great day spent learning new painting techniques. Hannah is such a helpful and friendly person. I would recommend this course. Very relaxed atmosphere. Endless cups of tea and coffee with snacks."

Tread Softly responded:

"Aw thanks so much for coming back to do this workshop with me Jane. You've definitely got a knack for it - your design was fantastic! Can't wait to see you putting your new skills onto furniture now too :)"

Danny reviewed: 3 Day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Class

"I signed up for the 3 day Damascus and chose a kitchen knife to forge , more of a cleaver knife! The instruction was spot on , each step was clearly explained as well as how to operate the equipment . It was a really good experience and I ended up with a beautiful knife at the end."

Julie reviewed: Rings and Things - stone setting for beginners at Simply Amazing Jewellery School

"Had a fantastic busy day. I made 2 rings with different settings and I love them both. I've learned a lot being a complete beginner and Viv was an excellent patient tutor."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review, Julie - it was a fabulous day, you took all the challenges in your stride and what results! Well done and thank you for coming!!"

Lara reviewed: Wire Wrapping Jewellery Course (Merseyside)

"The afternoon was very useful. I do already work with jewellery and wire - but learning the basis will be very helpful. Carol shares well and all in all a good day. Thank you. We also over ran massively and Carol did not mind."

Jeff Slade reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"What an enjoyable and valuable day this proved to be. As an experienced woodworker this was another skill I am seeking to add and Colin proved to be the perfect teacher for me. His knowledge skillset and patience were amazing and he was more than able to answer all of my questions fully and practically-I always have a thirst for knowledge and in Colin's case I was not disappointed. He covered so many areas for me -from how to cut blanks from logs ,sharpening and so many other topics and in particular where I was struggling to master the skew chisel. I came home with my mind overwhelmed by the input of information but have now downloaded the various articles Colin has written (and provided) so that I can make best use of his teaching. I cannot recommend highly enough this this one to one course and I hope to go for another in the future to further my skills."

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Thank you for this review, Jeff. It is very much appreciated. If I can help in the future with your woodturning, please do not hesitate to get back in touch. Colin"

Julie and Carolyn reviewed: Silver jewellery making -Silver Ring Making Taster

"Had a lovely morning in the workshop. Completed a beautiful ring and gained new skills for soldering with silver and polishing off for a professional looking piece of jewellery. Thank you Karen."

Christiaan reviewed: Forge your own silver spoon, two day course

"This is a really great course. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Charlotte takes you through each stage by a demo and then you work though each stage yourself. Definitely the best way to learn so nothing is rushed and you have the time to take it all it. There is quite a bit of hammer work on the first day so you'll feel your arm muscles after the first day but nothing to worry about. Charlotte is very patient and very experienced so able to clearly explain each stage which really helped. The workshop atmosphere is great and helped by the small group numbers. I can really recommend this course I learn't loads and would happily go on another of Charlotte's courses. Best of all you walk out with a lovely silver spoon all hard forged by your own hands. I'll be using my silver spoon to eat copious amounts of ICE CREAM :-)"

Mark Booth reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This was a great experience and to have something to take away at the end to remind you of it is excellent. The family team at Clarkes Knives are really engaging and very knowledgable, walking everyone through all the steps and making sure everyone, even the younger members of the group who found swinging a large hammer a bit much, got a good result. The option to add extras top the booked result - in my case para cord on the handle was appreciated and made the end result even better. Would thoroughly recommend and am considering going back for another go!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed yourself so much. We look forward to seeing you again."

Mark Booth reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"This was a great experience and to have something to take away at the end to remind you of it is excellent. The family team at Clarkes Knives are really engaging and very knowledgable, walking everyone through all the steps and making sure everyone, even the younger members of the group who found swinging a large hammer a bit much, got a good result. The option to add extras top the booked result - in my case para cord on the handle was appreciated and made the end result even better. Would thoroughly recommend and am considering going back for another go!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed yourself so much. We look forward to seeing you again."

Jane reviewed: Beginners Modern Calligraphy with Laney's Lettering

"Really useful course, Bonnie is a lovely teacher, and had prepared great material for us to take home. The time just flew by!"

Laney's Lettering responded:

"Thank you for the kind words, Jane. It was lovely to meet you and a pleasure to host you for the afternoon! Enjoy continuing your learning at home with the workbook."