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Toby H reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"What a great day wood turning. I walked in to Andy's workshop a complete beginner. Andy was welcoming and a great teacher, with ample patience required in covering the fundamentals of wood turning. Awesome location for me workshop packed with tools and machines for the day, plenty of tea coffee and cake provided by the lovely Mary and assistance from Angus the terrier! The day was very well paced for me and progressive, starting with the basics of wood turning tools and methods and culminating in producing a good looking bowl in the afternoon. I hadn't quite realised the variety and scope of the craft and a day is only really enough time to scrape the surface and get a taste of wood turning, would definitely recommend booking 2 or more days with Andy. Thanks for a great day!"

Alexander Bacon reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Super course. Very well organised. Kate is very patient, knowledgable and a great teacher. I had no experience with willow sculptures and created a fantastic Heron! Great lunch, lots of tea and a fun day. I highly recommend the course!"

Sarah Lewis reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"Absolutely excellent. The group of 4 with plenty of knowledgeable, supportive patient tuition were able to achieve diverse pieces all of which were great. Would recommend this unconditionally."

Sea & Solder responded:

"Thank you Sarah. It was brilliant to see so much creativity in the workshop today. Your ring is wonderful, well done."

Lisa reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Chillington Hall

"Fantastic day. Geraint was very friendly, informative and encouraging! Great value for money! Skills and techniques learnt to now have a go myself! On the look out for some chisels etc! New hobby created !"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for the review Lisa, glad you enjoyed it!"

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

"A wonderful experience! Pat was friendly, welcoming and an excellent teacher. It made a great birthday present and I would definitely recommend to others. Excited to see my final pieces!"

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thanks Alex, you made some lovely pieces!"

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This visit was a continuation of stone setting and exploring different types of ear wires. In addition I was exploring with Lucy, books on historical pieces which were really interesting. I’m now all fired up not only for this project but breathing life into ideas I have for future projects. Making the difference between ordinary and extraordinary"

D. Moss reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Had a fantastic morning making candles with my two daughters as part of her hen weekend. Anne explained every step clearly and we made the most amazing candles with fantastic fragrances with the bonus of taking home our mornings work."

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

"We had a great day and made lots of beautiful things. Charlotte is amazing, and knows her craft so well. Thank you so much Charlotte ?"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Clare, I'm so glad you had a great day! You certainly did make lots of beautiful jewellery, you did great - well done! Thank you for attending the workshop. Regards, Charlotte"

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

"Had a lovely day with lots of learning, such an enthusiastic lady, great teacher and provides lots of inspiration. Disabled access and friendly."

Samantha Mann reviewed: Patchwork and Quilting Workshop (Introduction)

"I attended this course because I wanted to gain an understanding of how to go about quilting - yes I could have read a book - but I wanted to listen to an experienced quilter and see the essential skills demonstrated. I did that and more, Deborah brought alive the skill of patchwork and quilting and I came away with a cushion that I had created from scratch. Thank you Deborah, I look forward to building on my skills in part two."

Claire reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A fantastic day. Jon and Beccy are excellent teachers creating a fun workshop resulting in wonderful baskets. The location is great, fabulous food. I would recommend to anyone"

Rachel Hale reviewed: Axe making course

"A fantastic workshop. Andy is a great tutor, really knowledgeable, friendly and keen to ensure you leave with a product you are happy with. Both myself and my Dad had a whale of a time. I would definitely go do another course at Highfield Forge and recommend to anyone."

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

"What a wonderful experience! The materials were carefully chosen and packaged and the tutorials very clear. Absolutely delighted with the results! I can feel a new Spring tradition coming on and will be recommending to friends and family."

Jenni Wren Creative responded:

"Thank you for making my day by sending me the photos of your you lovely completed wreaths. Well done! I am so delighted that you are delighted ?. Absolutely in agreement with you, I think that's an excellent tradition to start and what's more you can reuse the wreath bases that you wove again. Result all round?. Jenni"

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

"Fantastic class for any skill level! Finished the day with amazing pieces (pendants and earrings) that I will proudly wear! Charlotte is calm and patient and takes the time to explain everything properly and answer any questions you have. She is extremely knowledgeable of her craft, friendly and made the day a fantastic experience. I would 100% recommend and happily do this day again!"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Victoria, thank you for your lovely review. I'm really glad you enjoyed the experience of making your own silver clay jewellery, you did brilliantly - well done! Regards, Charlotte"

Zoe Olivia Bradley reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"We booked this for my mother in law as a Christmas present, and I decided that I would go along with her to keep her company. This presented with some level of anxiety as she’s the crafty one not me… but I wanted her to have someone to enjoy the course with. I am so glad I decided to come along. It was a brilliant course, and even novices like me were able to take something home that I’d be proud to put on the side! Kate was a fantastic course tutor, and was really encouraging. I’d definitely be back for another course. Thanks again."

Alison Wood reviewed: Botanical Linocut Workshop at Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

"I did the course yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed my morning. Kim taught us well and was positive and encouraging throughout. The weather was dreadful outside, but inside we were oblivious. The group size was just right, so we all got the attention we needed. I was very happy with the design I produced and am happy to give the cards to people I like! Thank you Kim."

Vanessa reeves reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare was the perfect host and explained everything really clearly , there’s a lot more to making lampshades than I had originally thought , but so happy with the end result and it’s so great to take something away you’ve made yourself. Clare is very patient! Made the whole process feel easy , I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to have a good , the best £30 I’ve ever spent ."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks for sending pictures of your fabulous lampshades, I love to see the lampshades in situ. It was a joy to meet you both."

Brenda reviewed: Box making workshop

"What an excellent workshop! It was fun, informative, Gaz and Jake explained everything in such a good way and were happy to answer every question and share their knowledge. I learnt a lot and made a box I’m very proud of! Would recommend this workshop 100%."

Rachel Boyce reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"A super workshop - easy going but with impressive results"

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"It was great to see you all enjoying yourselves and catching up - I hope the lunch was just as good!"

Bob Clarke reviewed: Nature Captured in Silver Clay

"Had a fabulous day making three fine-silver pendants. Our instructor, Marianne, is very knowledgeable, and has a lovely, relaxed teaching style. I’d never made jewellery of any kind before, and didn’t expect to create anything of beauty, yet my finished items turned out well, and would not have looked out of place in any craft shop. Silver clay is an incredible material, and I was amazed how easy it is to work with. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending this course, which was both enjoyable and good value for money."

Grey Clouds & Silver Linings responded:

"Thank you, Bob, I’m so glad you enjoyed your day. I loved the pieces you made, well done to you and I look forward to seeing what you do in the future."

Anna reviewed: Make your own wedding rings

"This workshop was absolutely fantastic. Couldn’t have asked for a better teacher and host, Ness was a joy to work with. The end product looked professional and we appreciated the individuality of the rings. Would definitely recommend this workshop - amazing experience!"

Ness responded:

"Thank you Anna and Glen, you both did so well and your rings looked beautiful, well done. It was lovely to meet you both, I hope you have an amazing day once you are finally able to set a date! All the best with your new arrival, exciting times for you both… ness x"

Karen reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"My friend and I attended this course yesterday - Kate was an excellent tutor, always conscious of safety. A full day of glass making, learning how to cut glass, grind the edges, apply copper bindings, tinning and soldering the pieces together. We both had great fun and came away with two beautiful and unique tea light holders - an excellent day and we can’t wait to return !!"

Hannah reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"A great course and easy to pick up as a beginner crafter. A lovely surrounding and ample tea and biscuits. Produced a lovely small piece and have got the bug so will continue making some more in the future."

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you Hannah, we're so pleased you had a good time and took to rag rugging. Make sure you send us pictures of your creations :-)"

Jackie Harris reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A friend and I had been talking about doing a basket-making class before lockdown. We spontaneously signed up last minute when we spotted the course online and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The setting was lovely, the learning intense and the materials a joy to work with. Can't quite believe I've come home with a basket I've made myself. Thanks Jon and Becky for a lovely day, delicious lunch and frequent hot beverages to keep us all going."

Chelcee Witkowski reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"I would recommend this course to anyone who is wanting to learn about epoxy resin and what you can actually do with this material. Fantastic morning learnt loads and had fun! Dave is a very good teacher and clear with his methods well worth the money"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Massively appreciate the kind review Chelcee, was awesome to have yourself and Kelly in the workshop. Really enjoyed the session and cant wait to see what you both do with the blocks you've made!!"