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Ann Harrison reviewed: Crochet With Crafty Sal

"Crafty Sal's classes are fantastic, 1:1 teaching (when it's required) by a truly talented woman, I always come away from a class feeling that I have learned something & I'm becoming more confident & accomplished, Selina always has a smile on her face & has a fab sense of humour which believe me is definately a plus when you're struggling with a stitch or technique"

Lesley reviewed: Upholstery 1 day workshop - make your own footstool

"Having never tried upholstery before, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Sue is a fabulous teacher with a vast amount of experience. I made a footstool which has been complimented on numerous times. I am now looking at attending another course and bringing along a couple of friends. Every step is explained and demonstrated. A very worthwhile course."

Tuffett responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Lesley. It was a pleasure to have you on the workshop and I look forward to you coming again on 30th March with your two friends. We shall have another fun day!"

Juliette Haines-Currie reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"A very interesting day was spent in Jamal's workshop for a leading workshop. You cannot dispute the knowledge and experience that Jamal has and takes you through during you workshop. It was extremely enjoyable and interesting learning about the stained glass process and I have a greater found new respect for artists in this field. We were able to take away our pieces that we had made during the day with pride. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has ever been interested in stained glass and its techniques."

Susan moffat reviewed: Introduction to making mosaics (Beginner level)

"Really enjoyed this mosaic day. Sally made it a very informative and relaxing day with a small group of us. She gave individual support and advice as needed but allowed us to be as creative as we wanted. We had lots of different materials to use and everyone completed at least one item to take home. Sally has a good sense of humour and created a very interesting workshop. Good to be able to help ourselves to tea ( as well as biscuits!!) as we needed. Definitely recommend mosaic workshop and just signed up for felting ."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you for your review Susan - it was lovely to meet you and I am looking forward to catching up with you again over some felting (and tea and biccies!)."

Mike Bonnici reviewed: Make a chef's knife

"Just spent two wonderful days @Anvil forge on a knife making course. We were “broken in” to the process by making a poker in order to gain an understanding of basic skills immediately followed by work on our knives. At the end of day one, it suddenly occurred to me that, although freely available, I only had stopped for one tea break because I had become so involved and was really enjoying the work. Thanks to the superb help of John, Spencer and Steve (master blade smith) for their patient teaching, help and support (and good pub lunch) for a memorable two days. Highly recommended."

Clare reviewed: Introduction to herbal medicine - weekend courses

"I highly recommend attending Rowans herbal courses. Rowan is an expert in her field and a huge asset for Herefordshire. At a time when we all need to improve our self care & reduce dependence on the NHS/social care services which are so stretched, I feel attending Rowans courses & using the skills she teaches you, will massively improve your health & well being for the future"

Renae Bell reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"This was a fabulous way to bond with my daughter and we both got to walk away with a beautiful picture that we're very proud of :)"

Cathy Hurman reviewed: Paper Marbling Class Full Day at Portsmouth Museum

"Wow what a day. I have just had the most amazing day spent with a talented artist and a very friendly person. I was a bit apprehensive about undertaking this course as I am not artistic whatsoever (you should see my attempts at even drawing a cat!) but as it was a gift from my husband I thought nothing ventured nothing gained. I was so nervous as even though I have admired James' products over the years, I have never tried to to it myself and never once thought that I would get a chance to design something even half as beautiful. On arrival I received a huge smile and such a welcome that my nerves just flew away. James is a very peaceful and patient person and not once throughout the day did I feel unwelcome or useless. After a short basic explanation of the history of the artform, it was time for me to have a go. Well let's just say my first few attempts were acceptable! However by the end of the day, I now consider myself a master (well in my own family I am!!). I now have 3 wooden items that can be used for various decoration around the house and I also have some lovely A4 sheets that I am going to have framed and put on the wall at home. I can certainly recommend this course. Beautiful location, talented artist, a new friend has been made and best of all I have some amazing mementos of my day. Give it a go everyone, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. In fact in a few months I am going back to learn even more techniques. Cathy, Manchester"

James Mouland Ebru Studio responded:

"Thanks for leaving such an enthusiastic review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your day, you did a great job, welcome back any time. Can't wait for you to share some snaps of your framed work! :)"

Tony and Melanie reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"As complete beginners Claire explained everything really well which enabled us to make five lovely pieces between us to take away. Claire is patient, knowledgeable and full of ideas and tips which she gladly shares. Attending this has given us the confidence to go it alone. We would recommend a visit to Claires studio for anyone thinking of attempting silver clay work."

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you! It was a pleasure to teach you yesterday and I had a lovely morning!"

Gosia reviewed: Flower crown workshop & bubbly in Brighton

"It was an absolutely perfect afternoon! Charlie was a very kind, warm and professional host. She made me feel very comfortable during the workshop. Everything was perfectly organised and I had great time! I highly recommend the Flower Crown workshop, 5 stars"

Nic Trujillo reviewed: Make a chef's knife

"Thanks to John, Spencer and Steve for your incredible knowledge and experience and teaching skills. It was a very enjoyable course and I have a great knife at the end. Top course highly recommended"

Kristie reviewed: Metal jewellery and silversmithing, beginner to intermediate, 4 weeks.

"A fantastic and well-rounded course! Our sessions felt personal and Tracey helped us create and realise our projects from beginning to end. I achieved a lot in only a few short weeks as a beginner! It was fantastic!"

Trish Gavins reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I booked this as a surprise day out for my partner Quentin and myself. We had a really lovely day. Richard the potter is an expert pottery teacher and we were really pleased with the pots we made. I'd definitely recommend if you fancy a fun, creative, relaxing day out. The home made soup was delicious too!"

Kathryne F reviewed: Wet felting / needle felting workshop: Private session with Zenia from The Lady Moth

"I was privileged to take part in an online private workshop. I just started needle felting this past year and came across The Lady Moth's work on Facebook. I was very excited to learn more about this great artform. During our session, Zenia guided me through making a duckling. I learned how to start off by sculpting my duckling, how to angle my needle for best results, how much wool to use for little details and a couple different techniques for shading. It really was a wonderful experience. Zenia was patient, happy to answer my questions and very encouraging along the way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced felter, I would recommend taking any of Zenia's workshops."

Gill Rankine reviewed: Making a mosaic with slate

"It was an amazing day of learning and also of being creative. It’s a lovely intimate environment and with all 4 of us who attended being of varying levels of experience it made for a friendly and idea filled room! Rachel is very attentive and friendly and also very knowledgable.....so good that I’ve booked my next one!!"

Lesley Jenkins reviewed: Stacking rings Warwickshire

"Kate is an excellent tutor explaining the tools we would be using together with taking us through the steps to makings our rings and also giving us a manual to take away. We made four rings during an informative, fun day in good company."

Siobhan and Marnie reviewed: Upholstery classes at Sandra Fryer's Workshops

"We really loved the days spent with Sandra on our different upholstery projects and highly recommend her workshops. Both beginners, she was extremely patient with each of us and took time to introduce each stage of the process, explaining the tasks and how to use a range of tools and materials on the way. The small group size is perfect for learning and her enthusiasm is infectious. Sandra is a wonderful teacher, helping the learner to grow in confidence in a very supportive environment and she is always positive and encouraging. She made us feel we could tackle further upholstery work on our own and we went away delighted with our finished pieces. Sandra's interpersonal skills are excellent, sharing her experiences and drawing our attention to a range of techniques over the time spent with her. The classes are suitable for the novice as well as the more experienced. There is so much to learn while having great fun. The workshop is practical and rewarding, as well as excellent value for all the personal attention provided by a gifted tutor."

Sarah reviewed: Flower crown workshop & bubbly in Brighton

"Had a wonderful time making flower wreaths. Charlie was a warm and attentive host. The wreaths were beautiful! Great experience doing something different for the afternoon - highly recommend!!"

Natasha reviewed: Make your very own Tote bag

"Amazing!! Richard is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. It was the push I needed to start my dream career. Will definitely be booking more of his courses!! Don't hesitate to book this course!"

kathy wilson reviewed: Felted flowers workshop

"Great course. Lena explains things very clearly and has a lot of knowledge. The resources Lena provides are extensive and it was exciting to be able to come away with a picture I will be proud to hang on my wall. Thanks Lena"

Ann T reviewed: Felted flowers workshop

"V good wet felting workshop. Enjoyable process and I liked my end result. Lena is very good at teaching."

Sophie reviewed: 'Pick & Stick' China Mosaic Workshop

"I have done 4 workshops now and enjoyed every single one of them, I have lots of lovely handmade mosaic decorations that I display at home. Pat is a great teacher very friendly and helpful and made me feel very welcome to the class. Highly Recommend to anyone who likes creating handmade beautiful items."

Blue Jelly Moon responded:

"Ah thank you Sophie! You have mosaiced some amazing pieces, so glad you have found another hobby! Hope to see you again soon x"

Rebecca Jan reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I have never done any upholstery before. I went with my daughter on the 9th Feb she bought the course for me as a gift. I so loved it. Sarah is patient, extremely knowleadgable and funny, and encourages you. I had no idea upholstery was so involved. I was very happy with the result of my endeavours and am booking a second session. Thank you Sarah."

Sara reviewed: Introduction to Silkscreen Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This was my first try at screen printing and it did not disappoint. We gained an appreciation of the technical skill required for particular results but were still able to produce pieces that we were proud of and could use to create further prints. Judith's studio is an inspiration, full of light, and to spend the day with fellow printers in such a creative space was a treat in itself. Many thanks, Judith, for an enjoyable day."

William reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Unique and inviting experience! Would definitely recommend for someone who wants to try something new!"