CG Crafts reviews

Lena reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I just finished a half day with Toni Peers. I rate it 11 out of 10. Way exceeded my expectations. Clear tuition with lots of useful feedback. Generous tips and tools information as well as an opportunity for lots of practice. It was just what I needed. Big thanks"

Anna McAlinden reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"We had heard great comments about the courses that Toni delivers and we were not disappointed with the outcome of the three and a half hours spent with her. Lucy - our daughter (and fifteen school friends) were guided through the entire process from initial design, colour selection, choice of gems and firing. At the end of the enamelling session all 16 eleven year olds had created a unique ‘memory’ to treasure when moving up to secondary school. I have to confess that myself and another adult could not resist joining in and are both delighted with our end results. Toni - we will definitely be coming back!"

Trish & Evie reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"My daughter and I have just had a really enjoyable day jewellery making with Toni. We made 2 pairs of earrings each and are chuffed to bits with them. Course very suitable for teenagers. Thanks Toni!"

Laura reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I had a great day at the silver clay making class, and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in trying it. I was pleased with how my pendants came out and I felt I learnt a lot thanks to Toni! Thanks again for a fab day :) Thanks, Laura"

CG Crafts responded:

"Thanks Laura, glad you and your Dad had a great day. You made some beautiful jewellery - hope he's wearing those unique cufflinks."

Fiona Salmon reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I took my dad on this course as we had had a rather disasterous experience with silver clay trying to do it on our own. Toni explained everything really clearly, let us try painting silver clay slip (from her own stock) onto leaves and we produced some lovely pieces (even if we do say so ourselves!)"

Janet Reeves reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"It was great to find a course locally on enamelling. I have learnt enough to give me the confidence to explore this process fully. I enjoyed the 5 hours I had with Toni, it was nice to meet her. Toni delivers the lesson very thoroughly and clearly. I am very proud of my two pieces that I made on the day."

Matt Harris reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"My partner and I booked a course with Toni using silver clay. And it was a great experience. Toni was very paitent and informative. It is now something that we would both like to continue and learn more about. Fantastic. Give it a go."

Myra Hutchings reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day and came home with three lovely necklaces for family members."

Helen Jowsey reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Had a great one to one class with Toni on Tuesday 27th November. She is very knowledgeable and I learnt a lot. I was even able to salvage my very first firing which I thought was ruined. I would highly recommend a class with Toni in her home studio."

CG Crafts responded:

"Thanks Helen, it was lovely to meet you and help you with your journey along your creative degree."

Paula Worrow reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Toni is an excellent teacher and really welcoming, my friend and I did the beginners enamelling course and had lots of fun! We made 4 pieces each using the different techniques Toni taught us, and we are really pleased with the results! I will definitely be booking another course and would highly recommend to others :)"

Julie reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I booked this course for my sister’s birthday. We had a really enjoyable day making a range of items. Toni explained every step clearly and we had plenty of time to try out ideas. We were both delighted with our finished products. Highly recommend this for everyone, even if you don’t think you are very creative."

Zoe reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Mum and I had a lovely time with Toni making our silver jewellery. Between the two of us we produced 4 necklace pendants and 2 pairs of earrings (and a Christmas present ticked off the shopping list already!). Really pleased with what we produced and have already had compliments on my two necklaces. Toni was very informative, friendly and supportive - and tolerant of my indecision. Would definitely recommend Toni to others for their first foray into silver clay jewellery making. Thank you Toni."

jules brett reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"Brilliant insight into to flameworking, and bead making, very informative Toni is great had a very enjoyable morning."

jules reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Really great day with Toni, trying and learning new crafts is great. Toni is great tutor, and hopefully will be returning to do another craft with her, a really laid back day."

Sarah Costello reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"I spent a lovely day with Toni learning wet felting and making a tablet case. She is an excellent teacher and generous with materials. Her explanations were clear and backed up with well written information to take home. I also tried a little needle felting project. I would certainly recommend her classes...it was an easygoing fun day learning a new skill."

Sally reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"I've just completed the Cloisonne day, really fab day. I came away with to necklaces \i'm really happy with. Toni is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions , the day was really well structured and i hope to do more courses in the future."

Kate Maidment reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"Toni is knowledgeable and welcoming, encouraging you and giving you tips as you go along. Had a lovely morning making different kinds of beads (think I made about 6) - would thoroughly recommend !"

Marilyn Edwards reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Really enjoyed my day with Toni. Very friendly, knowledgeable teacher. Good to be in a group of only two for individual attention. Very pleased with pendant I made. Will be booking for other course I am sure!"

Debs Steele reviewed: Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

"Earlier this year, I attended a two-hour encaustic art workshop at the National Bee Spring Convention. As I now wished to increase my skills, I booked a one to one, full-day course with Toni. What an excellent tutorial it turned out to be. When setting up the day, I requested specific techniques and themes to be covered (seascapes and Christmas cards). Toni not only covered these areas but also taught several techniques that I had not previously tried. A very pleasant, relaxed and skilled tutor, Toni makes learning new encaustic art skills fun, informative and hugely rewarding. I certainly hope to study more encaustic art skills with her in the future. I highly recommend her."

paul clayton reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Great day out with Toni showing me silver clay skills. Useful and very helpful so could start doing it myself. show me different ways and techniques for me to try and build on which i recommend fully for people to try. toni gave a great time and skill to me on the day and with the clay was great price."

Becky Bartlett reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"My mum booked this course for my 21st birthday and I attended with her and my grandma. We had a really great time and I was impressed with what I made - they really look so professional and has made me very interested in working more with this medium. Toni was very welcoming and gave clear, concise instructions. I would recommend this course 100%. Thank you for an awesome day."

Jo Kendrick reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"What a fabulous day! We attended Toni's course for my daughter's 21st birthday as she's a keen crafter. I wasn't expecting to come away with so many lovely things - it's incredible how far this silver clay stretches. We had such a great time. Toni was incredibly knowledgeable and is a very talented lady. We will definitely back to do her other courses. Thank you for an amazing day Toni, LOVED it and wholeheartedly recommend this course."

Victoria reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Toni made this a very enjoyable day and I made 3 pieces to take home. We had a great time, learning about silver clay and deciding on what to do on the day. Excellent fun! I'd recommend it to anyone."

Victoria reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"As part of this year's summer school, I did another flamework course with Toni. We covered new techniques & I went home with several lovely beads, including a couple of adventurous fish beads with fins & tails. It was very enjoyable"

Victoria reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"I'd learned welt-felting last year with Toni, which was excellent, so came back tot his year's summer school to try needle-felting. Another great experience. I learned how to create a 'picture' by needle-felting onto a felt background base, create a 3d decorative piece & how to make a felted animal. Lovely tips on how to finish animal or bird pieces. I enjoyed every minute."