Crafts in the Valley reviews

16 Mar 23'

Diane reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"Spent a lovely afternoon decorating glass birds. Melanie is friendly and welcoming, she explained the process and showed us different ideas to use when decorating glass. She made time for everyone to ask questions and made sure that we all had a good experience. "

6 Mar 23'

Susan FF reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"An excellent way to spend an afternoon, the workshop was warm and inviting and Melanie was friendly and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, you need no previous experience, the tea/coffee and cakes that were provided along the way was a wonderful bonus."

6 Mar 23'

Julie-Ann reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"What a fabulous afternoon, So enjoyed learning a new craft. Melanie was just so lovely and helpful. She gave lots of information hints and tips along the process. Hospitality was second to none with tea coffee and cake over flowing all afternoon too. I so can’t wait to see how what I have made turns out. Would definitely recommend this course."

5 Mar 23'

Hilary Griffiths reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"Melanie was very organised and the workshop was very enjoyable and relaxing . Loads of cake and treats which went down very well. Thoroughly recommend this."

14 Feb 23'

Nell Dewhirst reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"My friends and I had a fantastic time on the bowl making course. Melanie is a great tutor, explains things very clearly and we had lots of fun designing our bowls and making the jewellery afterwards. Plus lots of delicious cake! We're really looking forward to seeing our finished pieces."

14 Feb 23'

Gary Buxton reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"What a totally joyful thing to do. I've done a couple of Melanie's events and have made an abundance of glass objects, most recently a bowl. I love the fact that we get to learn more about how the pigmentation will behave in the kiln so that we can more confidently play around on each visit. Melanie makes the experience so much fun and her infectious enthusiasm for the adventure encourages us to experiment! Can't wait for attending the next course!"

8 Feb 23'

Carol reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"This is a really good course and Melanie an excellent teacher. She explains and demonstrates everything so everyone understands what to do. My daughter and I are planning to do another course with Melanie, as it was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the cake a real treat."

5 Feb 23'

Kath Bailey reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Been on many of Melanie's courses and loved every one, she is a brilliant teacher, very patient, and the cakes are good too 😍"

3 Feb 23'

Harrison reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Fun experience to make a lantern and some extras "

2 Feb 23'

Amanda Watson reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Enjoyed the course, really friendly and fun, a nice way to spend an afternoon creating."

1 Feb 23'

Alyson Healey reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Do you like being shown how to make beautiful things ? Do you like meeting lovely people ? Do you like biscuits and cakes ? Then hot foot it to crafts in the valley. I've done 2 courses now. Melanie is lovely and it's fantastic having beautiful glass jewellery and nick nacks made by your own fair hands. I can't recommend enough"

22 Jan 23'

Sarah P reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Melanie is an excellent teacher and I learnt such a lot about felting. I would thoroughly recommend the course and it was relaxing too."

18 Nov 22'

Pauline Smith reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Fabulous workshop! I thoroughly enjoyed making a fused glass wave. Melanie is such a warm, friendly person who guides you easily and skilfully through your imagined designs. I felt quite competent after a while … and so proud of what I created. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly … with the added bonus of tea and cakes … Perfect! I have recommended to family and friends and would certainly attend another of Melanie’s workshops. "

9 Nov 22'

Maureen reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Really enjoyed this course, learning a new skill from such a knowledgeable and inspiring teacher. The glass products all look lovely. I hope do do more!"

31 Oct 22'

Patrick Barry reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"I had a fantastic day at the glass works studio, a really interesting process and one that allows your creativity to flow. Melanie is an amazing teacher, and I will most definitely be coming to the next course. "

22 Oct 22'

Maureen reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this well organised workshop. Melanie is a really good art teacher. She provided examples and books on felting to inspire us and talked us through lots of ideas. There was a mind- boggling range of beautiful yarns to choose from. Melanie is very hospitable, providing wonderful refreshments throughout the day, including great coffee and homemade cake. "

4 Oct 22'

Rebecca. reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Excellent course in great venue. Melanie is really helpful, provides cake and is super organised! The glass fusing itself is a really pleasing process and I’m really happy with what I made. Good value for money too. "

27 Sep 22'

Gamila reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"Absolutely recommendable. Nicely explained and I found the burnt colors as samples helpful. "

26 Sep 22'

Sally Harris reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Great afternoon, very friendly and knowledgeable teacher with tea and cakes supplied as well. Would definitely do another course"

25 Sep 22'

Margaret, I travelled from Manchester & it was worth it! reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"I had such a lovely enjoyable time making my birds & a pair of earrings. Melanie had so many decorative colours and materials it was like being let loose in a sweet shop! A very creative course and Melanie explained all the stages so clearly. There were hot drinks and cake too. I thoroughly recommend her courses. "

24 Sep 22'

Liam reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I recently attended the beginners Fused Glass course with my partner. We had an amazing time and learnt a lot about fusing glass. Melanie was lovely; we felt at ease instantly as the environment was really relaxed and we had a brew and biscuits in our hands within minutes! Melanie explained all of the activities in detail and was really attentive when asking for advice or just a quick reminder. The workshop was full of wide range of good materials and we had plenty of choice to design our items. We felt there was a good amount of time to design and complete our items and not feel rushed or bored. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in crafts and trying new things. We found it really interesting, so much so that we are going back for a Monday Maker's session in the near future. "

21 Sep 22'

Helen Bagnall reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Certainly one of the best craft courses I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been on lots. The teaching was perfectly pitched – you could work at your own pace but you never run out of things to do because there was so much available. It was a packed day with lots of colours and shapes and ideas. We came away having made several pieces of fused glass and absolutely delighted with what had achieved. "

18 Sep 22'

Nell reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Fabulous morning in a gorgeous setting with lots of inspiration and support from Melanie! My friend and I had lots of fun working on our designs, and admiring the beautiful work of other participants - we can't wait to see how our lanterns look once fired. Looking forward to doing more workshops with Melanie :)"

12 Sep 22'

Fran Bond reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Such a great day. Melanie is such an encouraging teacher, nothing is too much trouble, she is ready to help & answer all your questions. I came home with two pieces to keep. The company was great, the venue comfortable & some lovely cake with tea & coffee on tap. Thanks will certainly come again. "

12 Sep 22'

Vicky reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Attended this full day workshop along with some friends, Melanie couldn't have been more accommodating. The workshop is situated in a lovely part of our Calder Valley, with plenty of parking. We were kept well hydrated throughout the day. The course content was well presented and easy to follow. I'm not artistically talented but with Melanie's support I'm pleased with my creations from the day."