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Matt b reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"Enjoyable day on the course taught by Ted. Each step was demonstrated and well explained, then I got to do it myself. A good balance of oversight and then letting me get on with it. I liked using all the tools and my strum stick is much admired. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Matt made a great instrument and a nice chap too. Hope he gets many hours of fun with the Strum stick. Look forward to seeing him on another course soon. Regards Ted "

Danielle Fulcher reviewed: Traditional Decoupage Workshop

"This was a really wonderful course. Very relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I learnt so much in the three hours and it has had an instant impact of the quality I am producing. I also purchased some wonderful paints in the shop below which are gorgeous to work with. Will definitely be booking up for a different course in the future 😊"

From Loft to Loved Workshops CIC responded:

"Thanks so much for your lovely review Danielle. Its so good to hear that our sessions are beneficial in that way. Glad you enjoyed the session and we look forward to seeing you again in the future Kim 😊"

Geraldine Gorse reviewed: Autumn Foliage and Berries: A Vibrant Watercolour Journey Monday Evenings Via Zoom

"I enjoyed the autumn foliage course very much, giving it 5 stars. Joining your group makes me focus on painting for a dedicated time, I lead a very busy lifestyle,so finding time to paint which I enjoy is sometime quite difficult. I have learned a lot from the classes,I much prefer to paint plants flowers landscapes.It is good to be given a subject that is different to challenge you more,l look forward to your next course. Thank you,"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for your review Geraldine you have painted the Autumn spray and learnt new skills. I look forward to teaching you more skills in the Giraffe wildlife course."

Dhaksha Gohil reviewed: Autumn Foliage and Berries: A Vibrant Watercolour Journey Monday Evenings Via Zoom

"5* Excellent Very interesting and informative environment excellent Technically mixing watercolours The recorded video of the class is an excellent idea"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for attending the watercolour workshop you have made a great start with your art journey keep up the good work I will see you in the next course."

Carole Pullen reviewed: Autumn Foliage and Berries: A Vibrant Watercolour Journey Monday Evenings Via Zoom

"I loved the workshop, it was very good to have a project to work on. The activities were very good, working thoroughly through each part of the painting. Instruction was excellent, very detailed with plenty of supervision and encouragement. Environment was very relaxed and friendly. I learned to take my time and have patience. Practised brush strokes, learned about how to use different types of brushes, the unpredictability of watercolour and how to try and stay in control. Learned how to mix colours. "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you, Carole, for your lovely feedback, you have created a beautiful watercolour version. I look forward to seeing you on the next course."

Gloria reviewed: Mosaic Jewellery Pendant

"Informative and fun course. An Aladdins cave of beautiful bits to play with. And delicious cake. Great value for money "

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thankyou Gloria. So glad you enjoyed 'playing' with my treasure! Hope to see you again. Kind regards, Lisa-marie"

Lori reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Hi Jen, thank you so much for giving me the confidence to make button holes and place zips, etc, using my sewing machine, plus all the tips and professional advice. You made me feel very welcome and were very patient. I really enjoyed my time and look forward to spending more time with you, your studio is fab, I could outstay my welcome there creating all manor of things! "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Lori, it was so lovely to spend time with you in the studio. You did a great job with all the techniques, it was a pleasure to help you on your way. I look forward to seeing you again at some point in the future. I'll keep an eye on how long you stay! 🤣"

Jackie Clement reviewed: Mixed Media Painting Workshop

"Another excellent enjoyable session."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are pleased you enjoyed the workshop and hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Gill and Peter reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Thank you Jamal for providing such a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed listening to your own career development. You have an amazing talent and we are not surprised that you have been involved in such huge projects. As a teacher you were calm, kind and supportive. We are both thrilled with our panels. Neither of us had ever cut glass, used leading or soldered before. Our success is down to your knowledge and teaching skill. Thanks again for a wonderful day. "

Stained Glassic responded:

"Dear Gill and. Peter, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to have both of you in the workshop, and I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the experience. It’s always rewarding to see beginners create such great pieces on their first try, and I’m thrilled that you’re proud of your panels! I’m grateful for your appreciation of my work and teaching—your enthusiasm and willingness to learn made the day even more enjoyable. Thanks again for joining, and I hope your stained glass panels bring you lasting joy!"

Sam Parsons reviewed: Sculpture Kit

"My nephew absolutely loves this kit."

Sculpture Workshop responded:

"Hi Sam Many thanks for this review. I'm delighted he is enjoying it, I'd love to see a photo of his sculpture. Kind regards Richard"

Paul Lowing reviewed: Wood carving classes - 3days

"This was my first wood carving course. I'd like to echo what the other students have said about Seb and host Dordie in their reviews. This in wonderful farm location. If your thinking of taking part in a wood carving course I would highly recommend this one."

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Paul It was absolutely pleasure to have you here. Keep carving."

Polly reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"Brilliant day - best Craft Course I've done by far. Lots of individual attention and came away with a beautiful ring I'm thrilled with. Jules could not be friendlier and was so willing to share her skills with me, a complete novice. You will not regret going on one of her courses. "

DN reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"We had a super day at Scott's workshop learning about all things pallets and woodworking. He was an excellent teacher and we very much valued his patience, expertise, and humour. Thanks to him, we went home with a decent shoe rack and wine box. Thanks very much!"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"hi I'm grad you both had a great day. I had fun too so thanks scott "

Sam H reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"June was brilliant. She was so patient and let us decide what we wanted to make then guided us both through each step. We both learned so much from her in terms of techniques just in that first session and are of course going back for more. Great to get constructive feedback too to help us develop. Really positive experience. Thank you June - see you again soon. "

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I'm glad you both enjoyed it. You both made amazing cards! Thank you for your next two bookings and I look forward to seeing you soon. June"

Judy reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"Great day so pleased with my ring ! I would like to return to make something else. "

Linda P reviewed: Soy wax container candle making workshop - morning

"A really fun and productive morning. Lindsey was a friendly, enthusiastic and approachable teacher. Everything was well prepared with clear instructions and a detailed handout. An enjoyable experience and a good value course."

Mike C. reviewed: Blacksmithing Course (one to one) in a traditional forge on Dartmoor

"Thanks Greg for a great day learning some of the forging techniques. I have spent my entire life in Devon, growing up in a rural setting where there was a blacksmith still operating. As lads in the village we spent some time there in the warmth of the forge. So was great to actually get some hands on experience with an enthusiastic teacher. I came away with a poker and of course the hook, that is the hanging variety not the chopping kind. Cheers Greg."

Moreton Forge responded:

"Hello Mike, Thank you for the review."

Lulu reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Had a fabulous day learning how to Gel print with Liz., who was incredibly patient with us all. We had a super productive day creating prints from our gel plates, learning various techniques, using lots of household objects to print with and foliage from the garden. Who knew that bubble wrap could look so pretty - would highly recommend this course "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lulu, Good to hear from you and thank you so much for your kind words. It was great working with you, seeing your enthusiasm for the process developing, as you explored the different ideas and techniques. In the first instances it’s such a lovely, intuitive process, but with further time, you’ll start to bend the processes to your will and be more selective with marks, patterns and colour. It’s also a great process to see you through the dark, damp Winter days. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Ivan Kelf reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"I completed this course with my son. I would highly reccommend it. We had a fantastic day. Simon was amazing, explaining everything in full detail. The food and beverages suplied was of a very high standard. There wasn't a single part of the day that we didn't enjoy."

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

"Hi Ivan, So glad you both enjoyed the day - any queries or questions do get in touch. Happy turning!! — Simon"

Madeleine reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"I had the best day spending time with friends while making a basket. Marianne is a fabulous teacher who has patience in spades or perhaps that should be basketfuls! All in a truly tranquil setting in deepest Kent. I highly recommend. My basket is super useful too - it is currently full of apples."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you for the super positive 5-star review, Madeleine! It does me great joy to hear you've had such a great time. I couldn't have wished for anything better. It sounded like you had a good time, catching up with friends, but I thought the whole group was great fun to spend time with, with some fantastic banter thrown in by some! Look forward to seeing a picture of your basket with the apple harvest. All the best for now, Marianne"

Lynne Koker reviewed: Glass Fusing and enamel painting on glass

"I wanted a relaxing day making something to celebrate my birthday. I had no experience and about the same amount of ability. Jane came up with some ideas for a project which we developed together. Having shown me the basic techniques, she left me to practice, but was close at hand when I lost the knack. As I progressed she came up with other techniques to use. Supportive, but not taking over - a great balance. I got a generous lunch and drinks through the day. I very enjoyable experience. "

Moira reviewed: Introduction to glass painting (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Excellent workshop! I had a great time learning a new skill which I am aiming to use to enhance my stained glass work. I am not an artist but Martin as always provides clear guidance on the techniques and then encouraged and supported me to develop and refine my skills. Brilliant day and would definitely recommend it."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the workshop & thank you for the lovely revieqw."

Lesley reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Absolutely brilliant day. Nick is a first-rate tutor. Completely engaged, encouraging and facilitative. And the sun shone on a beautiful Autumn day."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you Lesley!"

Sara Brown reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"My husband booked this class as a surprise anniversary gift and we both had the most incredible day. I loved it SO much and would love to do more course with Mark and in this location. The class was just the right size to get to know everyone and to get plenty of help from Mark if we needed it. We went through the process step by step and had plenty of time to practice before chopping into the wood for our spoons. I loved that it was a whole day activity that included a home cooked delicious lunch ate around the table together and a lovely walk through the woodland. I left with an item I’ll treasure and new skills that I have continued with since. "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Sara Thank you for your review of the class. Glad your both enjoyed your day here. All the best Mark"

Domenico reviewed: Pen making and wood turning introduction

"A great day. Not only did it remotivate me to get back into woodturning there was plenty of learning as well. The bonus was coming away with 2 pens! Thank Philip"