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Mary Rowland reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"A totally wonderful day! Excellent and kind tuition, with endless patience. Good advice and suggestions without saying "do it this way." Lovely setting as well and as soon as you arrive you can't help but feel a sense of well being. Thank you so much."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Mary, We are sat with very large smiles on our faces. Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Alison & Liz"

Michelle Whitcombe reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I had a fabulous day on Amanda's pea frame and hurdle workshop. Amanda is an amazing tutor and very calm and patient. We all waited to catch up before moving to the next stage. Usk castle chase was a fab venue, very peaceful. I am definitely booking my next workshop with Amanda, and her daughter's chocolate cake was delicious too."

Tina Cruise reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"Really enjoyed the day. Learnt about glass cutting, grinding and soldering. Came away with a fun piece that could be recognised as a Bee. Fabulous tutor. Will be humming for sometime. Hapbee"

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Tina, look forward to seeing you soon x"

Demy reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"Great class! Purnima is a lovely person and great teacher, very patient and explains everything thoroughly. Highly recommended!"

Chloe H reviewed: Diploma in Natural Soap Making

"The course was brilliant! I have gained a lot of knowledge from this course. It's very informative and I can't wait to get formulating!"

Oenone Hammersley reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"The gel printing workshop was great fun and very intensive. We learned how to print and mask print also how to make stencils. It was all very interesting and useful for me. Liz and Alison are very friendly and helpful. They make sure that everyone is happy and has when they need. They guide you if it’s needed and serve hot drinks and chocolate biscuits to keep you going. What more could you want!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Oenone, Lovely to see you again, really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and your day. We hope it helps develop your painting ideas ; you produced some lovely work. Best wishes Alison and Liz"

Caylee reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"Loved it - really interesting day, in a beautiful location with yummy cake :)"

Annette Spurrell reviewed: Embroidery for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Rosemary explains each stitch in detail and ensured that I could do each one before moving on to the next. Her passion for the craft and her expertise is inspiring. I learned a new skill that I would now like to continue and improve upon. Thank you so much."

Heritage Embroidery responded:

"Thank you Annette for such a splendid review I’m so glad you enjoyed your day. I really enjoyed your company and hope to see you again soon. Rosemary"

Mandy Phillips-James reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"Really enjoyed my day of learning a new skill, it was taught at a good pace and lots of opportunities to ask questions and seek advice . The venue was so lovely to work in and I felt very safe with the Covid guidelines in place . I came away feeling I had achieved something beautiful and the time flew by. Excellent day."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Mandy, Lovely to work with you. Really pleased that you enjoyed your day with us. Hope this is the start of something new for you. Very best wishes Alison"

Linda Bromyard reviewed: ASHA - a Powertex mixed media canvas

"This was my first attempt at stone/clay powertex, but the videos and written instructions were easy to follow, and I am really pleased with the result! There were a few techniques that I hadn’t done before, still need a little practice, but it’s all in the fun! Asha is going up on the wall in the lounge, at husbands request! That is high praise indeed!"

Do Creative Workshops responded:

"Wow. Well done that looks amazing."

Tom Dixon reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our day with Amanda making willow pea frames and hurdles. The instruction was clear and easy to follow. With the small group size meant that Amanda was always available to help out or to answer questions. Nice tea and biscuits to keep us warm and motivated on a fairly wet day, thankfully we were all under shelter in Amanda's teaching area. I would recommend and would be keen to book another day with Amanda to learn more about willow weaving."

Ellie Pyke reviewed: 5 Day Professional Furniture Refinishing Workshop - Traditional & Contemporary

"My partner Rhys and I run a small business selling vintage and antique furniture. We both attended the week long course and we were blown away by the amount we learned during our time with Ollie. We're now more than confident that we can tackle anything that comes our way and this will help our business tremendously. Ollie is a fantastic teacher, explains everything with great care and patience and is very easy to get on with. Thank you so much Ollie! Ellie Pyke Pyke & Co Vintage"

Andrea reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I booked my entire family on this course and they made fabulous pea frames and garden hurdles. Sadly on the day, I was suddenly unwell and unable to attend. Amanda has been extraordinarily generous in letting me attend another course despite the last minute cancellation. My family all enjoyed it immensely and recommend it unreservedly."

Maggie Proctor reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"A very interesting and enjoyable day learning and practicing new skills. Martin is very welcoming and sensitive to individual needs. I was impressed by the range of materials he supplied and how much we achieved in a day!"

Steve Gardner reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Great course cannot wait to do part 2 learnt a lot and Richard a very friendly knowledgeable person about resin."

Tom Dale reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"This is a brilliant course. All four of us came away with our own spoons and with big smiles on our faces. David and Mike are the perfect mix of hands-on and hands-off, giving help where needed while always encouraging you to try the techniques and the tools yourself. I highly recommend the course!"

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much for your positive review, Tom. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you over the day and I do hope you’ll be able to continue to carve and continue to smile!"

Gina Saunders reviewed: Slow Stitch Kit- Lakeland Hues - UK Postage Only

"This is a great fabric package which includes lace, ribbons and embellishments. Well packaged and arrived quickly. Looking forward to starting a new project with my items."

Gina Saunders reviewed: Christmas Fabric Star Flower Decoration

"This fabric star looks great and i am excited to get started. Lyndsey was prompt in contacting me about fabric choices and my package arrived in a couple of days. The fabric is great and comes with clear instructions. A few more fabric choices would be nice. Looking forward to completing this project."

Crafting with Lyndsey responded:

"Thanks so much for your feedback. I hope you enjoy making your star flower. Best wishes Lyndsey"

Gina Saunders reviewed: Christmas Rag Wreath Kit

"This wreath looks great and i am excited to get started. Lyndsey was prompt in getting in touch about colour choices and my package arrived within a couple of days. The fabrics are lovely and come with clear instructions. More choice of fabrics would be nice."

Crafting with Lyndsey responded:

"Thanks so much for your feedback and your purchase. I hope you enjoy making your wreath. Best wishes Lyndsey"

Tina reviewed: Beginners Soap Making Course

"I really enjoyed my soap making course with Paula and would highly recommend it. Paula is clearly very passionate about making soap and passed on her extensive knowledge in a very comprehensive and engaging manner. The practical part of mixing your own ingredients was great fun and Paula also handed out very detailed notes, which give me the confidence to now start making my own soap at home. The lovely cream tea was a wonderful treat at the end of a thoroughly enjoyable day."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Tina, I hope you continue to enjoy soap making at home. Best of luck. Paula"

Carol reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"Have just finished making the sleeping cat kit with my friend. Cannot believe how different both the cats are even though we followed the video at the same time! They are great. Rebecca made a siamese cat and I made a version of Emma, my beautiful british blue. We both really enjoyed the whole process and would recommend the kit."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Carol ;-) Really glad you both enjoyed making your cats - I agree it's surprising how different the finished sculptures turn out even when you use the same materials and instructions. I often receive photos and am always amazed at the variety! Jo x"

Pennie Lunn reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I've just had the most fabulous craft weekend, learning the very basics of lacemaking under the careful supervision of the incredibly knowledgeable Tina, with technical input and plenty of cups of tea from her husband Stephen. There was so much to learn and take in, but Tina broke everything down into manageable chunks and made sure I understood each stage before moving on. I feel I have tried and understood enough in two days to have a good go at these techniques myself at home, knowing that I can book further sessions with Tina as my confidence, understanding and skill levels grow. I would recommend this course to anyone who is curious about making lace - the sense of achievement is huge. I'm hooked!"

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Penni Thank you for taking the time to place a review on the website, on the Beginners workshop you have just attended. It was a great pleasure to meet and teach a student with so much enthusiasm for Bobbin lace. I am really looking forward to seeing your samples you make in order to practise the techniques we covered over the weekend. Best wishes Tina."

Bryan Smith reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Really enjoyed the beginners course with Richard. No question was to silly and he seemed to genuinely enjoy passing he's craft and knowledge on. Would highly recommend. Will almost certainly be booking the next course up."

Moira Richardson reviewed: Willow Plant Supports with Phil Bradley in the Yorkshire Dales

"The long journey to the venue was well worth it.The day was a Christmas present from my son for me and a friend.He took us up there,then he and his girlfriend went off to climb Ingleborough! We were warmly greeted by Rachel with a cup of tea.There were 7 of us on the course,all social distancing in place. Phil,the tutor was great and took us step by step in creating a wonderful willow garden support.The rapport was great,making the day instructive and fun The view from the venue is amazing.We were served with hot drinks and cookies all day long and had a wonderful home cooked lunch. A fabulous day which my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed and my garden support is ready for my sweet peas!"

Steve reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

"Richard is a wonderful teacher, he goes slow and builds up as you get comfortable! I really enjoyed the course he taught on epoxy resin tables."