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Richard Brimmell reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"As a beginner to welding, I booked Tony’s 1-2-1 course, hoping to gain enough knowledge to safely carry out basic welding at home. Tony explained what the day involved, the equipment that we’d be using, as well as the safety requirements. Before long, I was shown how to carry out a range of different welds and had plenty of opportunity to practise. Tony’s knowledge and depth of experience was key and he presented the tuition in a structured manner, without formality. I found the day very informative and interesting and I came away with the motivation to start welding at home My expectations were more than satisfied. Thank you Tony, I have no hesitation in recommending your course. "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Richard, Thank you for your kind review it is greatly appreciated. I am very happy that you enjoyed the course and gained enough knowledge and confidence to carry on welding at home. If I can help you with anything in the future please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

B Downing reviewed: Introduction To Welding & Basic Fabrication

"Very informative and enjoyable. I went in knowing nothing and left with a knowledge of Tig, Mig and Arc welding. Now, time to practice!!! Thanks to Joe, I'm much more confident now."

SCAVENGER DESIGN BRIGHTON responded:

"Thanks very much….The day went so quick."

Claire Olohan-Bramley reviewed: Free Motion Quilting for the Terrified!

"Had a really fabulous day with Jennifer. She quickly understands a persons level of understanding and is able to tailor the day to ensure you get the most out of it. Lovely venue and made to feel extremely welcome. Hopefully not the only course I will be doing there. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Claire, thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop and your time in the studio. I think we definitely found the right approach for your quilt borders - I look forward to seeing how that turns out! Thanks for coming all the way from Devon, I hope to see you again sometime. Happy quilting, Jennifer "

Judy & Donna reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"I have always wanted to try spinning and this one day course gave me and my sister in law the opportunity to have a go. Elaine was the perfect tutor, knowledgable, understanding and very patient with us! This was a real treat and really demonstrated the skill involved Thank you Elaine"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks for your kind words. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time learning how to spin. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. Best wishes, Elaine"

Martin reviewed: Pyrography (wood burning ) Course with Kez Halliday

"Absolutley fantastic. I was a little apprehensive but Kez made me so welcome we lost track of the time. My beginners pyrography is now progressing thanks to the hints and advice, the tips and pointers. A wonderful teacher in such a relaxed setting. A great day and I would recommend it to everyone."

Spirit and Bear responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review Martin it is much appreciated "

Tim reviewed: Furniture making woodworking skills for beginners

"Thanks Andrew for a great day. It was really informative, interesting and enjoyable. I learnt a lot about wood, how to use chisels and planes correctly, and how to make dovetail joints. I would thoroughly recommend the day."

Lee Furniture responded:

"Thxs Tim glad you enjoyed the day, and hope you get to build on your skillset. Take care Andrew."

Isobel Street reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop, half day

"I throughly enjoyed my glass fusing course I think Penny is an excellent instructor, very patient and friendly Very pleased with items I produced and what I learnt I would highly recommend this course "

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you Isobel for your kind review. I did like your ideas and I was quite inspired by your triple panel. I’m looking forward to seeing it when it comes out of the kiln."

Gill reviewed: Willow Workshop making a Zarzo Basket

"Jo made us very welcome and we had a very enjoyable day with Glenys making a basket."

Tara reviewed: Wood Carving Workshop - One Day

"Friendly and supportive, amazed what I achieved "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Jayne reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I had a wonderful day learning about gelli plate printing,my first experience of this craft.I came away wanting to do more and an urge to make my Christmas cards this way. Thank-you Liz for your wonderful teaching and introduction to this process."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jayne, Lovely to spend the day working with you and thank you for taking the time to complete your review - it’s much appreciated. Gel plate printing is pretty addictive, so I’m not surprised that you’re ready for more. It’s a lovely intuitive process and the surprises are great. Remember there aren’t bad outcomes, just those waiting for the next layer of colour and pattern to emerge. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Anthony reviewed: Paint a Piece - Furniture Upcycling Workshop

"I had a great time doing this workshop. It was nice to have a break from life and spend time being creative. It was really therapeutic, and I learnt so much. You have a good thing going and your studio is so welcoming👌"

Remade Women responded:

"Thank you so much for your review! It was a great day and a pleasure to have you in the workshop! "

Jessica reviewed: Tool sharpening

"I did this course a few days ago, I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to learn how to sharpen anything. Whether its clipper blades or knives or axes. The teacher Dave is extremely knowledgeable, lovely and very welcoming 😊"

Martin reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"What a fabulous day! Great introduction to stained glass making. Elaine provided the perfect balance of teaching the techniques and providing time and space for me to explore how to put together the chosen design. I also really appreciated the help and support given regarding developing this craft further. Thank you Elaine for your time and expertise... and biscuits! I would highly recommend this course. "

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"I am delighted that you found the day informative and also pleased that the balance of tuition and self exploration worked well for you. I wish you well if you take stained glass further and I am more than happy to help if you have any queries. With Best Wishes Elaine"

Grace Owusu reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"'Make a Bag in a Day ' was well delivered. Georgie was knowledgeable in what she taught us and that resulted in an amazing piece of work. The course was very engaging and enjoyable and I was pleased with what I made. Georgie was nice and very professional, I truly enjoyed the course and it was informative as well. I will recommend this course to friends and family. Excellent Service. Thanks Tym."

Jo reviewed: Friday Evening Engraving Workshop

"Excellent course with very good tutors! My only complaint (and it isn’t) is that I wanted longer!!"

Etch Metal responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed it. You are welcome to join us for more engraving next month! Tracy & Sarah 🖊️ "

Craig reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"I've been in the woods with my bow today, by jings it works! I had an amazing weekend, Gavin and Tom were great teachers throughout giving you as much or as little attention as you wanted. The whole process is well explained with theory touched on here and there. It is great to have a functional bow that I have made and the confidence to go make another. Thanks guys! And what a workshop!"

Wendy Ledwidge reviewed: Dried Flower Wreaths

"What a lovely experience at Oast studio. Annabelle took us step by step from making a willow ring and a heart to using the dried flowers to create a beautiful wreath. The choice of dried flowers was amazing with a wide variety of flowers and grasses. Annabelle was a patient and knowledgeable instructor so all the participants made at least one complete and unique wreath. As an added bonus we were served up the most delicious cakes and beverages made on site..wonderful!"

The Oast Studio responded:

"Hi Wendy, Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the class. Just so you know it was Fiona teaching and not Annabelle, who was busy upstairs teaching Lampshade making! Hope to see you again some time."

Top class course reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"Bill has a wealth of knowledge, and a lott of patience, I had never done any sewing before and I managed to hand stitch a a handbag, my wife was amazed and so am I, and it's all down to Bills brilliant teaching. Bill was very helpful and gave plenty of tips for helping with working with leather, If you want to learn about leather and produce a lovely item then look no further bill is the complete package, thanks Bill for two brilliant days."

Bespoke Leather responded:

"Thanks for the great review Graham, it was a very good weekend, I enjoyed it as much as you did. Glad your wife liked the bag, you did a great job on it. Cheers Bill"

Noelle reviewed: Sea Glass Creative Workshop - create your own framed picture

"We had a great afternoon with Karen. The workshop was very well organised and her description of what we needed to do at each stage was really clear. We were all delighted with the pictures we made and the lovely choice of sea glass gave us plenty of scope. We would definitely recommend this workshop. Many thanks to Karen"

Shore things by Karen responded:

"Thank you so much for your review and it was lovely to spend time with you all and seeing your beautiful creations at the end of the afternoon. "

Kip Johnson reviewed: Coffee Table/Bench Making in the Woods - Beginner Green Woodworking course

"Currently sat admiring my coffee table/bench. It was made in the beautiful space of Golden Hill Wood. A woodland in Wales made all the more welcoming through the teacher of the course Celi. Celi had a very special way of sharing knowledge and her skills in Green Woodworking, putting every one at ease and creating a group who mutually supported one another in there own project. I would do another course with Celi at the drop of a hat. Get yourself to Golden Hill and be immersed in the beautiful woodland and the wonders of Greenwood work."

Grown and Made Woodcraft responded:

"Hi Kip, Thanks so much for your review, it was really great to meet you and share the joy of green woodwork."

Sue M reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Wonderful weekend. A no rush supportive session that left us with some lovely stained glass panels. Paul is happy to share is knowledge to support your learning. Lovely setting for a fab experience."

Clive Butcher reviewed: Box Turning Foundation - Full Day

"Rick is an excellent tutor, clear in his explanations and methodical in his approach. I was very pleased with the high quality of my finished product,- a lidded box, - due to the high standards he follows and the expectation that his student will work, even as a novice, toward the same precise result. Along with all that I found Rick to be very friendly and adaptable to individual needs and ability as the day progressed."

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Hello Clive, apologies for the delayed response. Thank you for your kind review, I'm pleased that the training came across well and that you found the day well paced to suit your needs. All the best Rick"

Sally Cooley reviewed: Basketry with Foraged Fibres Weekend

"I enjoyed the course and learned a lot. It was very inspiring. All the participants ended up with a unique piece that seemed to reflect their style. I am keen to apply the things I learned to new projects "

Sarah reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Bangle Workshop for Beginners

"Myself, colleague and clients spent a fabulous afternoon creating our own bespoke bangles. Sarah was an excellent tutor, providing us with the skills necessary to produce beautiful bracelets - with much laughter along the way. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and a great way to spend a few hours away from the office. Thank you so much for your time and enthusiasm."

Wye Creative responded:

"Sarah, thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to teach you all, I hope you enjoy your bangles! All the best, Sarah"

Lindsay Stark reviewed: Batik Silk Painting for Beginners

"Fabulous course, I attended with my sister, neither of us having tried batik silk painting before and we both made two items, the silk painting is enjoyable and relaxing, I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, whether or not they consider themselves artistic."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very happy you both enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto the tutor. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."