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

"I would really recommend a day with Jules. I arrived with no experience and was given the tools and advice to allow me to make a sea glass necklace, it is so beautiful and I can wear it with pride knowing that I made it! Thank you, Jules, I can't wait to return to make something else!"

Sea & Solder responded:

"Alice thank you so much for your recommendation in this lovely review. Your necklace was beautiful, it was fantastic having you in the workshop and seeing how proud you were of your finished piece. Well done. Jules"

Beth Romans reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"I did a jewellery workshop with Jules and was really impressed by her knowledge and her way of teaching. I've done a couple of jewellery workshops in the past but Jules' class was by far the most enjoyable and the one I felt I gained the most skills. She also has an extensive range of equipment so there are no limitations on what you can make. I will definitely be going back!"

Sea & Solder responded:

"Beth, thank you for a lovely review. It was fantastic having you in the workshop and seeing how much you enjoyed making your beautiful ring. I hope to see you again soon. Jules"

Sue White reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"I have been crafting with June and friends for over a year now. Great environment, everything you need. Step by step tuition if needed. I always look forward to my classes. We have a great time, a laugh, but still come away with 3 or more cards made. Thank you! Looking forward to more!"

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Thank you for your review Sue. I'm so glad you are enjoying the classes and that you are learning new techniques. It's a pleasure to have you along and yes, we do have a laugh too! June x"

Jane reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Helen is a fantastic teacher giving you as much help as you need to make fabulous pieces of glass art. It was like Christmas Day when my work returned from being fired. Even the packaging was first-rate. I will definitely be doing another course!"

Rachel Sturgess reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"I have been going to the cardmaking classes for over 3 years once a month. I love going and getting taught lots of different ways to make beautiful cards. I would definitely recommend others to try it out. June is an amazing teacher xx"

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Thank you so much Rachel - I'm very grateful x"

Helen reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Lovely day - great workshop and equipment, great teacher, great hospitality!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Many thanks Helen for your kind words and I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the day. Jonathan"

Merry reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Lovely day out. Very relaxing and Jonathan was very patient. Cake was fabulous aw well!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Merry - it was a pleasure to help you and your friends make their silver jewellery. Jonathan"

Paula reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Fabulous day. Fun, instructive and great cake!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Paula, and well done with your silver jewellery making! Jonathan"

Ozzi Sanderson reviewed: Beginners Ring Wax Carving Workshop

"Why buy a ring when you can make one with your own hands? A hand-carved ring that brings more sentiment and excitement. This course with Emily was an absolute joy! I originally planned this course for just my girlfriend, but quickly decided I wanted to make one for myself too. Oh, and boy am I happy! We were also very impressed with how the ring turned out. Emily showed us the tips of the trade, and we had a lot of fun creating our individual designs. We were both so excited to get them back after being sent off to the kiln. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fantastic present, gift or just the opportunity to make some fabulous jewellery!"

The Metalsmith responded:

"I'm so glad that you enjoyed the experience; thank you so much for the lovely compliments!"

Lynne reviewed: Felt picture making workshop in Rugby!

"Had a brilliant afternoon with Karen. She was well prepared, patient and took the 6 participants step by step through instructions both spoken and practical and enabled us to each produce a unique felted picture. Have already enrolled for the next course."

Karen Wyeth Contemporary Felt Artist responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Lynne, look forward to seeing you at my Advanced Workshop in February!"

Nicole & Phil reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"Really enjoyed this class. My partner joined me we both made a gorgeous ring each, Kimi was brilliant and explained and guided us through the process really well and gave us lots of options & ideas of what style we wanted to craft. Hoping to do a pottery class with her next time. Highly recommend :)"

Mya Designs responded:

"Hey Nicole, thanks for a lovely review. You both did amazing and understood there's quite a lot of different skills involved in making your rings come to life. I'm so proud of how well you both did with all of the tasks you needed to carry out. Both yours and Phil's rings looked amazing! Thanks for joining me and I will send you a list of tools and equipment so you can continue with silversmithing at home :)"

Audrey Lowery reviewed: Rag rug/rag wreath making day in North Herefordshire

"Jenni’s course on October 23 was excellent. It was a comprehensive introduction to something I knew nothing about. However, I now have the knowledge and confidence to do more pogging and explore with my rags."

Jenni's Rag Rugs responded:

"Looking forward to seeing what you create with your rags Audrey. The techniques are so accessible and I enjoyed sharing with you. I am really glad you are inspired to get creative."

KEN DOLAN reviewed: Knife Making and Bladesmith Classes: Hand-Forged Viking Knife

"We had a brilliant day at Anvil Forge. A massive thank you to Spencer for his guidance, support and enthusiasm. The day was so enjoyable from the minute we got there until we had to leave in the afternoon. This was something completely outside my normal life and I relished it. Just prompted to write this review having used my Viking Knife to finely shred some herbs for tonight’s meal. It will most certainly cut! Thank you to all of the team, but particularly to Spencer - his passion for the work and his joy of sharing his knowledge absolutely shone through. A great day."

James reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I really enjoyed this course and was surprised at how much we were able to produce during the day. Mat was a great teacher and very patient. It was something that I'd always wanted to try and was certainly not disappointed. I would definitely recommend this course."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi James Thank you for taking time to leave a review as it is really helpful for others looking for a suitable course. The pots you produced looked fantastic and and even better with the final shiny glaze finish. Best wishes Mathew"

janine e greenwood reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - half day

"Just finished our third workshop with the amazingly talented Jill. This time is was a half day to complete a lantern, which we did as well as a tea light and a wave glass. Jill is a very clear teacher who has infinite patience and great ideas. Offers help if needed but never interfers. I would highly recommend this course, no previous experience needed and you end up with beautiful pieces. Oh and she has scrummy homemade chocolates!"

Fired Glass responded:

"We are so pleased you enjoyed your return visit and third workshop with us. Thank you for you kind words. Regards John and Jill."

Catherine reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"This is a great course, it can be a “just of fun”or it’s a really good intro to upholstery and gives you plenty of skills to set you up for your own home project. Jo was great and very attentive, managing to give plenty of one on one instruction throughout the day. Fabulous workshop- highly recommend!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Catherine, especially as you travelled so far. Thank you for your kind words. Have a safe trip back today. X"

Mitra Cherradi reviewed: From melting to money making - The business of candles - Online Course

"I did the online course a few months ago and found it to be excellent. The course covers everything from thinking of the ideal client to practical candle making etc… I can go through the course in my own time and also revisit the sessions anytime I want which is great. I then had a one hour chat with Jane which was great. I found Jane to be very friendly, easy to talk to and discuss my ideas with. Jane has a wealth of knowledge and was very helpful giving me lots of ideas and advice on how to go forward I hope to be able to get my ideas of the ground in the near future and will definitely be in touch with Jane for further advice I am so glad that I came across Jane’s facebook group by chance where she shares so much information. Thank you so much Jane for everything."

The Candle Coach responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. I can't wait to see your business grow and look forward to helping you in the future."

Leo Westland reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"Roger arranged for the two of us to spend the day in his workshop. Made great use of the time and allowed us to get loads done in the day. We learned the basics of TIG welding and improved our skills during the day, also learned how to brass braze. By the end of the day, we had new metalwork skills and had produced a great sculpture to take home. 5/5. Talk to Roger before the day and he can help you start to think about what is possible to make during the day."

Kay Eldred reviewed: Introduction to Silkscreen Printing in Cambridgeshire

"What a wonderful way to spend a day. I had always wanted to try screen printing and Judith is an inspirational teacher. The teaching space was bright and airy, we had plenty of room and plenty of materials to play with. Judith explained everything in a really helpful way and we had great fun, trying out techniques and making lots of amazing patterns and pictures. We were all inspired to just 'have a go' and the results were amazing. I was glad I took my apron as it turns out I'm a very messy screen printer! Oh and the tea and biscuits were plentiful and tasty too. If you want to spend a fun day, forgetting the cares of the world and basically playing, then I can't recommend this highly enough. Thank you so much Judith."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kay, it was great to meet you and I'm really pleased you enjoyed your day."

Ashley Brown reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"What a lovely way to spend a day, learning a new skill by a very patient and talented teacher Jo, and meeting lots of new friendly faces in gorgeous surroundings being fed homemade scones and cakes. To top it all off, you get to be a very proud parent of a one of a kind footstool! Can’t wait to have a go at another one. Thanks Jo, very inspiring!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh, thank you so much Ashley. It was lovely to meet you and your lovely Mum and I’m so pleased you had a great day. Me too. Xx"

Sam Emptage reviewed: One day introduction to stained glass for complete beginners (copper foil method)

"The best craft workshop I've done to date!! The small class size was definitely a plus point when I booked and better than that, it was one to one when I got there. We got stuck in straight away with step by step instructions from Sally. She broke it all down into stages and explained everything very well. I made 2 Christmas decorations which I'm really pleased with. Sally also very kindly took extra time to show me more of how to do one stage I was particularly interested in. I would thoroughly recommend this course and am looking forward to doing more of Sally's courses in the future."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Sam - that's really fab! So pleased you enjoyed the day in the Workshop and that you got lots of help and encouragement where you needed it so you took home two very good finished pieces of stained glass decoration. You are a natural with a soldering iron that's for sure! Look forward to seeing you again soon :)"

Yvonne Williams reviewed: Quilting: Quilt-in-a-Day

"Just returned from this course. I’ve always wanted to learn quilting but never got around to it. Jacqueline was amazing, an excellent teacher, very approachable and took time with each of us at every stage. Came away with my first quilt completed. Home made lunch was absolutely amazing. Beautiful venue. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of learning quilting."

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments. It is always a pleasure to pass on the skills of this heritage (and addictive) craft to new students. I wish you many happy hours of quilting in the future!"

Rachel Warrillow reviewed: How to teach art and craft workshops and courses online: design, market

"Sally is a wonderful tutor, friendly, welcoming, so knowledgeable - and so generous with all that knowledge! This course is so comprehensive, you get so much value from it. I can't recommend it highly enough."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Rachel - I am pleased you had so much value from the course and has helped you take significant steps towards your future business goals."

Allan Davis reviewed: Felt Trilby or Fedora - Millinery Workshop

"I brought this course as a honeymoon present for my wife and myself, and it was great. We had a problem with our car which meant we were late starting and had an interrupted first day - Virna was very kind, being flexible and supportive, doing her best not to add any additional stress to a difficult day, which we really appreciated. Once we were able to settle down and really get going properly on the second day we had a lovely time - Virna is clearly very skilled, and a great teacher as well. Beyond that, it was a real pleasure to chat to her through the day. Would thoroughly recommend this course and teacher."

Virna Pasquinelli Millinery responded:

"Dear Allan and Jeanette, Thanks for the kind words and especially for having me part of such special time for you both. I really enjoyed my time with you and the hats that you made are exceptionally fabulous! Well done! I hope to see you again. Best wishes for your future together as husband and wife. Take care Virna"

Gita Harcourt reviewed: One-to-one 3 day lampshade making masterclass including business startup guide for crafters

"I had the most brilliant 3 days learning the craft of lampshade making with Moji! Not only her attention to detail and patience with me as a relative beginner, but she is also kind and funny... we laughed a lot. It's hard work and the day is made all the better by a delicious lunch! I most appreciated Moji's business advice which was detailed but explained in a simple way that i could understand. I am so excited to be starting my lampshade journey."

Moji Designs responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words, Gita. I really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and write this awesome review. Looking forward to seeing you again and Happy Making! x"