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HM reviewed: Spoon Carving - Sloyd Workshop

"Max is a gifted teacher and we spent a wonderful Sunday at his beautiful workshop. He teaches methodically, introducing each step of the carving process and new tool, and gives as much or as little assistance as you like. He really teaches to impart skills that can be used outside the workshop - sets you up well do go out and continue carving on your own, or return for another course. The wood blocks provided were special and have made for lovely spoons. Highly recommend spending a day with Max woodworking by the crackling fire! Coffee, tea, biscuits and lunch round out the day."

Max Sconyers III responded:

"Thanks so much HM! It was truly a pleasure to have you both in the workshop for the day. And, your spoons were so great! Happy Carving!"

Olivier reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking with Gedwood

"Fantastic day with great people. Ged was a very good teacher and the day well organised to leave us dto o plenty of stuff, even for beginners! Really worthwhile !"

Gedwood responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Olivier. Hope to see you again on a course👍"

Luke Fromant reviewed: Woodwork Hand tools, basic joints (1 day)

"A very informative & practical course making some of the most commonly used wod joints. I can recommend this course for a beginner to woodwork."

2 Rivers Tool Training responded:

"Thankyou for your review, I'm glad you learn some new skills"

Ellie Booth reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"Had a lovely time with Chris teaching us how to make glass baubles, class was very hands on and we got to do every step ourselves and create our own designs. Well worth your money (and good price) and you get to take your item home straight away."

Liz reviewed: Design and Weave a beautiful alpaca scarf at Burnt Fen Alpacas

"This course was incredible! Annie is the perfect instructor. We could go at our own pace, stopping for tea, biscuits and a bit of alpaca feeding before going back to our looms. I came away with a new-found love of textiles, alpaca wool and a beautiful hand-woven scarf, and I'll be going back to learn how to spin next year"

Keith Bradbury reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Enjoyable day making stained glass flowers . Kate had time for every individual as well as the group with help, advice and ideas. The day was well structured with Kate demonstrating tasks and methods then allowing time for completion by the group before the next process was explained. I would highly recommend this course for both those who have no experience of glass work and those who have some. Following this course I will be making more Tiffany flower pieces, the variety is only limited by one’s imagination. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Rosemary reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"Very well run course and Kate was an excellent teacher. Deghted with my tiffany tealight which has been much admired"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review."

Clare reviewed: Two person 'Have a Bash' at Blacksmithing course in Shropshire

"Absolutely amazing experience. Jake is fantastic, so knowledgable and a great guy! Had a fab day, and really pleased with the end result! Will definitely do this again, and would highly recommend. "

Hedge Ironworks responded:

"Thank you for such a wonderful review! Was a real pleasure having you all at the forge. "

Ally reviewed: Book Binding - Case Binding

"Very enjoyable. Learned lots to carry on with "

Sally THOMAS reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"I had this workshop bought for me as a 'big birthday present. I loved it! Kate was a great teacher, explained the process, and was there for us every step of the way. I'm thinking of enrolling on another one! I am so proud of whati I made, and have had some very lovely compliments. I can highly recommend this course 👍"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, we hope to see you again."

Sophia Kobylec reviewed: Mosaic Making in the Cotswolds - a fun day out

"Fabulous course, very welcoming and great fun."

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thanks Sophia! It was great to meet you. I hope your swallow has pride of place :-)"

Louise Cashman reviewed: Mosaic Making in the Cotswolds - a fun day out

"My first go at mosaics. A good introductory class. Lots of scope & encouragement to try whatever design you fancy. Plenty of time to achieve a pleasing result. Small, intimate group. "

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thank you Louise. Great to meet you, I'm so glad you were pleased with your result."

Martin reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Mark was a great tutor, friendly, well organised and full of great advice. The box I made has already been much admired and I am delighted with it. "

Ali reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"This was a fantastic course. Denny was a patient teacher who explained everything in clear simple language that even a complete novice like me could follow. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who fancies giving it a go - I am certainly going to pursue it as a hobby!"

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Hi Ali Thank you so much for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the day and even plan to do more - that’s my aim - to spread the love of mosaic!! Hope to see you again. Best wishes Denny"

Sarah Firth reviewed: Beginners needle felted seascapes

"I bought the felting a seascape for a friends birthday and we went together. Rebecca is lovely, we had a nice group. Rebecca explains the practical side of felting and offers support and suggestions throughout the morning, We had a really lovely time, thank you xx"

Catherine reviewed: Art clay silver

"I did the silver clay workshop, what a wonderful experience, loved every minute ,will be back to do more courses I’m sure. Thank you for sharing your skill . 🫶🏼"

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"It was a fantastic workshop thank you so much for coming :) "

Philip Schofield reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Thanks for an enjoyable course, which included your attention to my many and varied questions about woodturning, sharpening, dust extraction, and workshop layout - as well, of course, as the spindle and bowl skills you taught me, guided me on, and left me to practise alone once you considered me safe and competent!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Phil, Glad you enjoyed the day and got plenty out of it. Any further questions, issues, etc. please get in touch. —Simon"

David Llewellyn reviewed: Blacksmithing course - spend a day in the forge

"Richard was an absolute pleasure to have as a tutor. He struck the balance perfectly between professional blacksmith and patient and caring master of his trade imparting his immense knowledge to absolute novices. The day was paced superbly offering plenty of time to work with the various techniques shown during Richard’s induction. His patience was unlimited and his time spent between the two of us on the course was judged perfectly to allow us to make our own decisions (and mistakes). This was an amazing experience and personally one I will be doing again as I’m fortunate enough to live locally. If this is something you would like to try, I cannot recommend it enough. With Richard you will not only be in safe hands, but in the presence of greatness. (Just look at all his accolades!)."

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you David, I always enjoy the courses and was glad to hear you gained so much too. I will look forward to our next meeting. Richard "

Karen Harrison reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"We had an absolute fantastic day. Thank you so much to Adrian and Andy for sharing their knowledge and passion for the art. We loved learning this fantastic new craft and are delighted with the unique flowers we managed to create by the end of the day and which are now pride of place in the garden. Thank you to Debbie too for her delicious lunch and sweet treats throughout the day! We highly recommend this course "

Nicky Edwards reviewed: Fused Glass Lantern Workshop - New Design

"I spent a very enjoyable few hours making 5 panels for a lantern. Hope was an excellent tutor, on hand to help when needed. There was a huge selection of glass and embellishments to choose from. We were very well looked after with tea, coffee and biscuits. Can’t wait to see my lantern when it has been fired. "

Janet Mills reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Absolutely loved this workshop. They were so welcoming and helpful. I’m so looking forward to the bauble arriving in the post. I would fully recommend this workshop. I shall be telling all my friends how good it was. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Janet, so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

Janusz reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"Shared this experience with my daughter. Jon was fantastic, and very patient- English is my second language. Thank you! "

Asia reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"The BEST day. Learnt a lot. Jon was anwesome. and Also had a very tasty lunch included :) Will definitely be going back. Thank you! "

Katie reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"I had the most wonderful time with Steve and Angie. They were patient, kind, and fun, and helped me to make a variety of lovely things. It was such an interesting and rewarding way to spend a morning - I would highly recommend!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you Katie for your kind review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. You made some really great pieces of glass, It was lovely to work with you. Regards Steve and Angie "

Heather Billington reviewed: Fluid Art-Acrylic Pouring

"Excellent workshop. Very informative and easy to follow. Absolutely delighted with what we produced. Would definitely recommend. Good value and Lorraine was very friendly and very good at demonstrating. "

Art By Lorraine Kim responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review ❤️"