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Adam Mustafa reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"This was a really amazing class. Richard was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable, it was very well worth the money and I can not wait to do all the courses available. Extremely great space and class!"

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

"Accompanied my daughter on a one day course for her birthday. We had a brilliant time learning a new skill and were both very happy with the stained glass piece we made. Tejal is an excellent teacher and explains each stage of the process very carefully. The facilities in the workshop are really good with everything you could possibly need to complete your project. Tejal is friendly and helpful and genuinely keen to see you make something you are happy with."

Cathy B reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Chillington Hall

"As a total beginner I found Geraint was very patient, and gave very clear guidance about how to approach what we were doing, one step at a time. We had a choice of projects, but it was clear that he had selected ideas that would be achievable over the two days so we all came away with a finished item. It was very enjoyable."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Lovely to meet you Cathy and I am really pleased you enjoyed the course."

118! reviewed: Introduction to ceramics - 8 week course

"Bob & Joe (& Ellie) were amazing! Excellent teaching of wheel, slab & coiling with as much or as little support as you needed. Good to have some ideas in the 1st few weeks of what you may want to make once you have given things a try. Relaxed, fun & supportive course - have booked again"

Paul and Sue Tacq reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"What a fabulous three days! A week later and we’re still smiling about it. Lucy brought us from raw beginners to feeling proud of our new skills and confident enough to continue stone carving on our own at home. She’s an amazing teacher - even with her highly developed carving and artistic skills she is still able to give novices all her attention and encourage them with care and understanding. And on top of that she opens her house to you and is such good company. Highly recommended."

Janice Kite reviewed: Throwing for beginners

"I really enjoyed the day. Charlie gave clear and completed instruction and direction - There is a great deal to remember! My only suggestion would be to have more visual aids for each step of the process of throwing. There was just one showing the steps. It would be helpful to have additional visuals per step reminding the student the position of their hands/arms and another explaining the key technique."

Jane Winter reviewed: Mosaic wall hangings using vintage and retro china

"A really enjoyable and productive day. Wendy is a great instructor and happy to share ideas and help you create what you have selected. Loved it!"

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

"Really enjoyed the course on Saturday, thank you for an excellent introduction to a new hobby! I attached a photo of the final 'Northern Light' picture, I was amazed at how the various embellishments 'popped out' when the fleece was finally fully dry. I may well see you on a course in the future!"

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

"Thanks for another excellent workshop! I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot more about wet felting."

Fiona Hackshall reviewed: Deep Buttoned Stool - One Day Workshop

"I rate the workshop 5 out of 5. I loved learning the process and new skills, there is nothing I would change about the day and would highly recommend it to friends and family"

Jessica Barrs reviewed: Introduction to ceramics - 8 week course

"Love this place and the people, if your new to clay crafts or have been doing some bits already this place and the courses are excellent! #worthit"

Jane L. reviewed: Introduction to ceramics - 8 week course

"First foray into pottery and I absolutely love it totally thanks to Bob and Joe who have a gentle way of taking ‘would be’ potters on the journey. I have signed up for the next two courses :)"

Janet Thomas reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"I have just spent two days with Jo in her studio, thank you so much for your patience and passing your wealth of knowledge and skills to a complete beginner! I walked away through York with my completed chair and was delighted and exhausted all in one! I hope to return with another project before too long. Thank you for a wonderful experience."

What Jo did next responded:

"Your welcome Janet! Thanks for a great review x"

Kate reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"As a stone mason, this completely different world could have felt completely out of my comfort zone, but not with Imogen at hand! Imogen is the best sort of teacher: available,flexible, encouraging but knowing when to stand back and leave you enough to explore on your own. I absolutely loved it! It was a brilliant, inspiring day, surrounded by Imogen's stunning work, with tea and cake a plenty. I feel confident and excited now, to explore and develop my newly learned techniques, and make my next piece alone. This is a skill and art form which you can do without spending huge amounts on materials and tools, using mostly recycled fabric, easily purchased in charity shops. It was a really rewarding and satisfying experience and I completely recommend it and will be back to do her still life course soon!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was wonderful to work with such a positive and talented person, willing to experiment and try new techniques. I am sure you will go on to produce and develop your work and I really look forward to seeing how your own strong individual style translates into textiles in the future, both in landscape and hopefully, still life!"

Josh reviewed: Introduction to ceramics - 8 week course

"Great course and it is great to learn new skills and come away with something you have created. Bob and Joe are excellent tutors with lots of patience for those in need of an extra bit of help. I really enjoyed it, thank you."

Andy C reviewed: Introduction to ceramics - 8 week course

"Very friendly and enjoyable course. I’ve signed on for the next one and I’m really enjoying learning new skills in brilliant environment."

Emily Salisbury reviewed: Pottery throwing day course in the South Downs

"My sister and I had a wonderful day with Rowena. She is a brilliant teacher, patient, precise and with a good sense of humour. We never felt lost in the process, which must be very easy. We felt supported at each stage. As we progressed she gave us space to remember what to do. We got to throw several bowls and could see our improvement. We then had access to lots of options to decorate a mould made bowl and again she was sensitive in giving more or less instruction as needed. I do not hesitate in recommending this course to anyone. You will have a fantastic satisfying time, learn lots and have beautiful items to collect once they are fired."

Sylvia Shepley reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"Jo was so supportive & helpful. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn a new skill ( or attempt to !). I didn’t manage to finish my chair but feel confident enough to do this at home. Jo is happy to give any further tips, if I get stuck - what more could you want ?"

What Jo did next responded:

"You did really well with a huge fully sprung seat from scratch and the back too! Keep in touch :) x"

Steven reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"Really good experience. We were able to create something unique and had a lot of support to make it."

Carolyn & Sally reviewed: Bookbinding Workshop: Multi-section Case Binding

"Went on this Book binding course with my sister yesterday. It was brilliant, Lina was very informative and knowledgeable and patient. Great to learn all the techniques and have a finished book to take home. The course went by quickly, relaxing and very enjoyable. Will definitely be making more books and looking at other courses that Lina does."

Susan reviewed: Glass fusing workshop: 1/2 day

"I had a lovely time with Cass at the glass fusion workshop. I was the only person there so I had Cass’s full attention which was great since I had never done anything like this before. I’m really looking forward to receiving my finished piece, and would love to do something similar in the future,"

Julie reviewed: Machine made lined curtains

"Janet is a fantastic teacher and the 1-2-1 blind making class is brilliant. She is very patient and also provides handy tips along the way. Highly recommended."

Jeanette reviewed: Jewellery making with Precious Metal Silver Clay - Full Day Workshop

"This course was excellent and was run at just the right pace. Charlotte gave us lots of guidance whilst still leaving us to our own creativity. Instructions were clear and concise throughout and all done in a fun, encouraging and entertaining way. I have two pieces of jewellery that I am very proud of. Thank you!!"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Jeanette, thank you for your lovely review of our workshop! We're so glad you enjoyed the day! Well done on making such lovely pieces of jewellery."

Claire Elliott & Nic Pryke reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"We had a fantastic day out with Liz. Having done a little lino cutting in the past but wanting to push it so much further now, Liz taught us some tricks of the trade, made printing and colour mixing non onerous and fun and loosened us up to try new things and techniques from what we had been taught previously. The setting was fabulous, the small group meant we learnt so much from Liz and even with bad weather the views were amazing. Thanks Liz, you have reinspired us on lino cutting and already Nic has sold a piece :-)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Claire & Nic, Thanks for letting me know about your day - it’s much appreciated. It’s lovely working with such enthusiastic folks and it was great to see your skills and understanding develop throughout the day. I hope you’ll have time to complete your second stage printing in the next few days. Great to hear that Nic has already sold a piece; perhaps he should run a how to sell your art work workshop! Happy printing Liz Wellby"

Barbara reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare was very welcoming and personable. She organised the workshop very well with clear instructions delivered with a sense of humour. Clare gave us lots of helpful tips that wouldn’t have been picked up through online videos. She was also supportive and positive in her approach and I thoroughly recommend this workshop."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review my workshop. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop and picked up some helpful tips along the way."