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Judith reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I really enjoyed learning about gelli printing with Clare on this workshop. The time flew by experimenting with different textures and colours and I came away with some lovely papers and inspired to try more. I would recommend this workshop, as Clare was an excellent tutor."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop. I loved the pattern and texture your lace made. Thank you for posting your fantastic prints on your social media accounts, they looked amazing."

Alice Simpson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Anyone contemplating doing anything with Epozy Resin needs to do this course. I learnt a huge amount in only 2 and a half hours. My only criticism was that I would have liked a hand out with everything I had learnt on the course. My 56 year old brain can only remember so much. Having said that, just make sure you take a pen and paper to write your own notes. Richard is such a great instructor. He made the course fun and interesting. Highly recommend."

Kim Chandley reviewed: Fun Embroidery Workshop-Traditional and Contemporary

"A fantastic day learning new stitches and gaining inner confidence to interpret an image and design my own embroidery piece. Constance is a wonderful teacher, always supportive and encouraging and very sensitive to her student’s needs. She’s an accomplished artist and a perceptive, thoughtful, wise person with a creative passion for life which is totally engaging and infectious. She offers clear, helpful structured guidance for all abilities and customs her approach to fit each individual. A great listener with a delightful sense of play and experimentation- she really is inspirational and totally down to earth. She should be rated platinum - one of the best tutors I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. If you had any doubts, book - you won’t regret it!"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your generous review, I loved teaching you as you were such fun and so responsive. It was a good day and I notice you have booked another day. See you again soon.Thank you, Constance"

Tanya Monteith reviewed: Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

"Attended this course with my mum and we had a great time designing and working out how to build our ideas into something we could make! Julie was really welcoming and talked us through the different effects and approaches. We really enjoyed the different techniques, and that we made almost every part of our designs from scratch. I love wearing my earrings and was chuffed to see them on the photo list for the course :)"

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with your mother and you."

Tanya Monteith reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"We had a fabulous day with Judith, she is very welcoming, knowledgeable and patient! The workspace was bright spacious and we felt at ease straight away. Judith helped with advising on designs and different options for structure and paint effects to get the best out of what we wanted to achieve. We really enjoyed the day and would highly recommend it. Now to buy some kit!!"

Helen reviewed: Saturday silver clay jewellery workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 1.30pm - 5.00pm

"I highly recommend this workshop. It is so well planned and delivered that you go home with pieces of jewellery you can't believe you made yourself. Tuuli is welcoming and so helpful. A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely words, I'm so happy that you both enjoyed the workshop and look forward to hearing about the compliments you will receive when wearing your new jewellery! Warmest regards, Tuuli"

Paul Nertney reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"This course was bought as a gift. I really enjoyed the day. A nice warm location on a cold spring day. Course content and information was well pitched and catered for the different experience levels of the group of 8 people. I would certainly recommend to others as i learned lots and left with more confidence and skills to use as i continue with this wonderful art technique"

Kerry Boyce reviewed: Saturday silver clay jewellery workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 1.30pm - 5.00pm

"This a fabulous course and you get to make some great pieces in a short amount of time. Tuuli was very patient and informative teacher and I would definitely recommend this course. I will attend more of Tuuli’s courses."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kerry! I look forward to seeing you at future workshops. Warmest regards, Tuuli"

Hannah reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Had a fab day doing Lino printing with Judith. She was very welcoming, absolutely lovely and super knowledgeable about both lino printing and other arts & crafts. She supported the 4 of us in the workshop individually and as a group, enabling us to work at our own pace and really enjoy the day, productive lovely pieces of artwork to take home. Highly recommend!"

Gary Hill reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Superb course would recommend this to anyone that wants to learn how to weld . Julian took time to explain the basics of welding and how metal reacts to heat . Plenty of hands on experience"

Gordon reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"It was an absolutely brilliant day. I would recommend to anyone who wants to try their hand at blacksmithing. Colin is clearly a very experienced and talented craftsman, very patient and gives clear instructions. Came away with lots of ideas. Thank you."

Rob Irvine reviewed: Raise your own copper bowl, two day course

"I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this course. Great company, friendly atmosphere and well instructed by a very talented and knowledgeable artist / craftswoman, Charlotte guided me through every stage of the process from flat disk of copper to shiny bowl. Providing insight and tips in a very relaxed and informal environment, I felt in good hands. At the end of the 2 day course I was happy and proud of what I had produced and is now displayed at home. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone. Thank you Charlotte."

Charlotte Tollyfield Contemporary Bespoke Silverware responded:

"Thank you Rob! You're very welcome and I'm so glad you enjoyed your time on the course. You did a great job and it was a pleasure to have you in the workshop. Best Wishes, Charlotte."

Celia reviewed: Playing with Fire to Make Copper Jewellery

"My son (12 years old) and I had a great time and we made some lovely earrings. It was fun and we both learned a lot!"

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Celia, it was a pleasure working with you and your son (my youngest customer yet!)."

Ann Slattery reviewed: Upholstered footstool course

"David is an excellent teacher. He's extremely organised and taught me how to use a number of power tools. The end result of my day was an impressive footstool for home. Would definitely recommend."

Alison reviewed: Pottery wheel & glass fusing private half-day

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 1/2 day pottery and glass fusing course. We learned so much in a relaxed and fun session. Having now collected our efforts, I am amazed at what we achieved in such a short time! Thank you so much Sarah and Chris"

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"So pleased you like your finished masterpieces! Thanks very much for taking the trouble to leave a review!"

Geraint reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"Great day of relaxed learning with Ted. Lots of content from a friendly expert with a great way of teaching - just the right balance of guidance and letting you get on with things. I had done a bit of woodworking years ago and this was the ideal way to grasp again some key principles. Recommended!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Geraint What a great day we had and your saw work was tops my friend. Looking forward to a summer workshop with you maybe a band saw box or clock day etc ? Until next time !!! kind regards Ted"

Sarah reviewed: Fused glass day course - beginners/intermediate

"My friend and I had a wonderful day creating our glass designs. Nicky was very good at knowing just how much help we needed after taking us through the basics. There were so many options in terms of what we could make, and having started the day not having a clue what I would do I am now excited to see the finished product. I would definitely recommend this course to anybody wanting a relaxed creative crafty day."

Caron reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"I would recommend Sandra’s courses without hesitation. Sandra is extremely knowledgeable and good at teaching. The session was really enjoyable and I came away with a lovely piece of jewellery. Sandra was generous with her knowledge and intent on ensuring we left equipped with the information we needed to go home and produce more of our own jewellery. 5/5. I hope to go back for another course in a different area of jewellery making."

Sandra Kerns Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Caron - it was lovely to meet you and I look forward to seeing you again - Sandra"

Alison reviewed: Individual 'Have a Bash' at Blacksmithing course in Shropshire

"We had a great day making pokers and fishtail hooks with Jake. He explained everything really well, was very encouraging, and we came back with some lovely things to treasure! It was a great treat for my husband's birthday!"

Lin reviewed: Stained glass craft

"Thought i wouldn't be able to do it at first. However the help and support from the class was great. I left with a fabulous hanging leaf in shades of green a great morning activity and very nice lemon drizzle cake."

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

"Jo hosted a brilliant workshop in her studio at the weekend. I actually made a hare sculpture that I am proud of and had never made anything like this before. I can’t wait to go to another one!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"You made a wonderful hare Fay - I believe we thought he was a bit of a renegade ?. Remarkable how the sculptures develop characters as the day progresses. Glad you enjoyed the experience. Jo x"

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

"I just want to say what a fantastic day the hare sculpting was, truly enjoyable and inspirational . As someone who has previously struggled with creative arts and crafts I was expecting to be a bit out of my comfort zone,fortunately I was completely proved wrong . Jo was an amazing tutor always on hand for help, advice and encouragement and the atmosphere in the studio peaceful and supportive. I am very proud of my sculpture which is now in pride of place and I cant wait to show it off to visitors or anyone I can drag off the street. I would definitely recommend the day to anyone and I will remember the experience for a long time and continue to smile."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lynne - I love the 'drag anyone off the street' comment ?. Will watch out for newspaper headlines! You made a lovely sculpture - well done, and so pleased you enjoyed the studio space. Jo x"

Hameeda reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Thank you Richard for a wonderful afternoon learning the basics of resin pouring and measuring. This is the first time I have I have used resin but I feel a lot more confident in tackling my own projects with the knowledge I have gained."

David Eldridge reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"A well-spaced day of learning. I have lino printed before and yet I learnt much more on this course. Olivia is a great tutor, very encouraging and enthusiastic. I think it's suitable for all levels and would thoroughly recommend it."

Margaret Bullock reviewed: Fused glass workshops for all

"The one-day Fused Glass Workshop run by Karen Redmayne proved to be a hugely enjoyable introduction to this craft. I had never done any glass fusing before and so I was an absolute beginner. Karen was highly organized and informative about the arrangements for the day. In no time at all after Karen's expert demonstration and explanations, I was making my first pieces. In this first foray, under Karen's guidance, and with full access to the equipment and materials on offer, I made two coasters and a shallow bowl! A brilliant day and productive day. I can't wait to see my creations once they are fired! Karen makes her workshops relaxed and fun. She has a real talent for imparting her skills and knowledge to the uninitiated. Great value for money. I will be booking again with Karen and I will be spreading the news. Margaret Bullock"