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Karen Meins reviewed: Introduction to Abstract & Creative Photography in Nature

"Myself and my niece had a fantastic day with Andy!!! He was incredibly knowledgable and very kind and patient with us. He also had taken the time to find out about the cameras we had so he could help and support us even more. I would highly recommend the session as the day flew by and it was great fun!!!"

Andrew Atkins Photography responded:

"What a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you both had a great time. I thought you coped really well with my introduction (and repetition!) of photographic concepts that were new to both of you, as well as the harsh light and the heat in the afternoon. The willingness of you both to keep practising all day with different depths-of-field and compositional concepts, while learning new camera settings and controls, was impressive. I hope you try the 'shaking camera' ICM technique again soon - it may look very odd, but there was definite potential in those Monet-esque images! Thanks once again for being prepared to try new things and I hope the two of you will be out-and-about again with your cameras very soon. "

Erin reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"The 3 hr introduction course was brilliant. Steve and Angie were excellent teachers, very patient and kind. I got to try lots of different parts of the process and am so pleased with the pieces I made!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Erin, always nice to hear that people have enjoyed their time with us. It was a pleasure working with you. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

Andrea reviewed: Beginners linocut printmaking

"What a lovely experience. So much knowledge shared and a lovely result at the end of the session. Thanks so much. "

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"So glad you enjoyed it Andrea, you were so creative and the end result was absolutely fab. It was really lovely to meet you, thank you for coming. Claire"

ROSE SCARBOROUGH reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Jake was fantastic. We found him to be an excellent teacher. He is so encouraging and patient. I did this course with my old school friend and he was attentive and informative as we were both beginners. He paced the day well. We came away with two beautiful bowls. A wonderful day, would highly recommend. "

Amy Crane reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I had a lovely day doing this course. The group size was just right - perfect for getting some individual attention when needed, but also a good size for a bit of social interaction and sharing of ideas. Judith's tuition was really accessible, making sure we had the basics we would need to be able to create something satisfying in just one day, and the range of materials provided made all sorts possible. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, whatever level you think you are. Highly enjoyable. Lovely venue too."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you so much Amy. Great to spend the day with you, your hedgehog prints are beautiful. I hope you continue to create more prints!"

Claire B reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Great day learning all the basics. Rick is very knowledgeable and a great teacher so you can quickly get to grips with the processes. Highly recommend P.S. He has the cleanest workshop I’ve ever seen! "

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review Claire. I'm glad that you both had a good day. Thank you also for acknowledging the clean and tidy workshop.... I do my best. All the best Rick "

Pat reviewed: Sharpening day at Greenwood Days

"Very interesting and informative day. Delivered in a very relaxed and friendly manner. Peter is extremely knowledgeable and helpful."

Greenwood Days responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Pat and hope it's helped your sharpening? Hope to see you again. Peter"

Tracey Secker reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

"A brilliant day - Jennifer was really patient with me as I hadn't seen the instructions for the day (look in your junk folder if you haven't received anything!). Lovely place to spend some time being taught in a clear, logical, relaxed way. The studio is wonderful and having a piece of Jennifer's homemade cake in the sun was divine. I can't recommend this course and Jennifer enough - all I would say is book a course today and you won't be disappointed!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much Tracey for your lovely review. I'm sorry you didn't receive my email, but so pleased we could sort out everything on the day for you. Your quilt is looking beautiful and your stitching was perfect. Glad you enjoyed the cake! Best wishes and thanks again, Jennifer"

Kate reviewed: Design and Sew a Drawstring Backpack Ages 8 -16 years YORK

"My son did just course with a friend and they had a great time. The bag is fab and he really enjoyed using the sewing machine. "

Nerissa Wilson reviewed: Children's Craft Classes - Half Term & Holiday Sessions

"Highly recommended craft sessions for children, always produce something that looks good and is enjoyable."

Veronica Stanley reviewed: Pyrography Beginners Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"The pyrography course was so much more than we expected. The tutor was lovely and very helpful especially as we had not attempted anything like this before. We were delighted with our finished pictures and the setting was magical. We both felt the course was more than worthwhile and are very happy to let others know of it. Great day and thank you for Making it possible. Veronica and Rosamund "

Jen reviewed: Half or Full Day Fused Glass Workshop, Stourbridge

"We really enjoyed this 3 hour session. The tutor was very helpful and supportive in teaching us this interesting use of glass. We would recommend it to others. "

Karen Turner reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Amazing Hare Sculpture birthday present. Jo and Andy are so friendly and accommodating. We looked at the leaping hare sculpture at the start of the day and my husband and I both thought - no way in a million years will ours come out like the display hare. They both did, we are thrilled, the day is long but enjoyable as Jo leads you through the different stages, fuelled by lots of tea and coffee. Brilliant from start to finish, can’t recommend highly enough - thank you Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen 😊 Your duo of leaping hares were lovely - have you worked out how to pose them together in your home?! Delighted your both enjoyed the day in the studio. Jo xx"

Marie Smith reviewed: Design and Sew a Drawstring Backpack Ages 8 -16 years YORK

"My daughter really enjoyed this course and came home with a lovely bag. She has done many of Holly’s courses over the past couple of years and always enjoys them and has really developed her sewing machine skills. "

Kat reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"We had a great morning at the wood whittling workshop! Matt was a great teacher and very accommodating to our ideas and helping us to make them happen. We made a pair of castanets and we're so pleased with them! Thank you Matt for a great morning - would highly recommend!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Kat, thank you for the lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the workshop, hope to see you at Manor Wood again soon. Matt"

Susie reviewed: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop

"A brilliant day course. I learned a lot and came home with a lovely seaglass ring. Sarah is an excellent tutor, with good humour thrown in. I would recommend this course for all ages and abilities. I will return!"

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Susie, Thank you for a lovely review. I hope you and Pam will be back soon. I had a great time teaching you, lots of fun, and some lovely jewellery to finish with too. Many thanks Sarah"

Hazel Whitefoot reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"This was a brilliant day! Jonny and Becky are great tutors - patient and unflappable - and the whole basket making process was a joy. My basket looks unbelievably great and I'm definitely inspired to do another basket day. Make sure you book a lunch too - delicious!!"

Helen reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Had a wonderful day with Jo and Andy. Both made us feel very welcome and we all soon felt at ease. The stages of hare making were remarkably straightforward and Jo was at hand whenever we needed guidance or reassurance. I am so impressed with my hare creation and can’t wait to go on another course with Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen - your hare was lovely! I bet he cannot wait to settle into your garden. Hope to see you again back in the studio, Jo xx"

Izzy Butler reviewed: Make your own leather belt with Cazzy, a qualified saddler.

"Me and mum did the belt making course with Cazzy. It was a brilliant day. Cazzy took us through every step whilst making us feel so welcome and we didn’t stop laughing all day. Cannot recommend this course enough to anyone considering it! "

Strapped Leather responded:

"Thank you x"

Gayle reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"A wonderful class. It was small enough that Lee was able to give plenty of attention to all, and he was entirely flexible in tutoring depending upon each person's experience and abilities, as well as positive and supportive. We all left with artworks we could be quite proud of. The location and venue are lovely and inspiring as well. I'm not surprised that many return to take it more than once. I'd highly recommend it."

Fiona B reviewed: (1 to 1) Beginner Woodwork - Automata Making

"Excellent evening of Beginners Woodwork with Phil. He is really knowledgeable, very patient and very encouraging. I would thoroughly recommend anyone interested in having a go at woodwork to do this course. I am looking forward to booking another course with Phil at a later date to advance my skills. The little boat automata is fun to make and very satisfying when you bring all the component parts that you have just made together."

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"Thanks Fiona, we did pack a lot into a short time didn't we, besides the good banter. Glad you enjoyed the experience, and met your goal of feeling more confident with tools. See you next time "

Simon Betts reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"What a great days training I am a total beginner and this one day course with Tony one to one was perfect the man’s knowledge is 100%. Teaching skills are great in a comfortable and professional workshop. I am now confident welding the small jobs needed in my workshop. Well recommended course, worth every penny. Thank you Tony. Simon Betts"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Simon it was great meeting you. I am so happy you enjoyed the course and have the confidence to carry on welding at your workshop. Any questions please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony."

Jemima reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"Just the most fabulous way to spend an afternoon - relaxing, informative and creative. Can’t recommend highly enough. Looking forward to returning soon. "

Sion reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Amazing course, really enjoyed the day, the instructors (Will and Chris) were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful :)"

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A most enjoyable course Judith was very helpful the group were varied too. Some very talented ladies and the results were interesting with landscapes animals and combinations. You feel like this is a starting point and you can explore further with Judith’s help and encouragement."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Karen, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and Lynn, and to support you both with your beautiful fish and hare prints. I hope the workshop has inspired you to create more Lino prints!"