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Sarah Ainsworth reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"This course is a wonderful introduction to weaving which I would highly recommend. Rebecca had set up the loom ready for us and so once she had taught us the basics we were ready to go and give it a try. By the end ( which came all too soon!) we had a sample which demonstrated the various weave structures we had chosen to do. Thank you Rebecca!"

Luke reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Really great overview of sharpening techniques with lots of tips and techniques covered."

Andrew reviewed: Woodturning courses in Norfolk

"Had a really great day with Nick, learning wood turning techniques, and then using those exercises to turn my own bowl. Nick is an absolute delight - very knowledgeable with lots of experience, and let me go at my own pace. Really happy that I was given the day course voucher as a Christmas present - super experience with the bonus of coming away with a bowl I made myself."

M Davis reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"We attended a one day course as two complete novices. Great experience. Clear instructions, excellent equipment and a watchful but unobtrusive eye. The balance between instruction and letting us make our our safe mistakes was perfect. We both learnt a lot and had an excellent day. Highly recommended."

Lynne reviewed: Metalwork Craft weekend with The Iron Lady - Bradwell Blacksmiths

"I did the two day course last weekend and where do I start with the praise! First off Natalie is so warm and welcoming you soon lose any nerves. Her obvious passion and enthusiasm for metal shines through from the get go and its very contagious! As a total novice I was wondering how I'd get on with some parts but thanks to Natalie and her wonderful apprentice I had no problems with all the different machines. Different types of welding, plasma cutting, grinding and the fantastic forge work were just parts of it. In no time I was rolling metal, cutting and bending all sorts and I was lucky enough to make something I loved all under Natalies expert guidance. A genuinely brilliant weekend that I would love to do again and highly recommend!!"

Cecilia reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Amazing workshop, hugely recommend! Such a lovely morning spent being introduced to carving in such a warm and creative environment. Stephen is so calm and kind, and really explains everything very well. He makes you feel involved in the whole process - from choosing the wood, to sawing it into bits, and then going on to carve our own spoons. For a two and a half hour course, it's amazing how Stephen was able to show us everything, and how we were able to work through the process from start to finish. Great quality tools and Stephen offers really helpful tips and advice throughout - his passion really shines through and is contagious. Really great!! Thanks so much!"

Abi Aime reviewed: 'Pick & Stick' China Mosaic Workshop

"What a great course and great value for money. I was nervous about going to a course where I knew no-one, but I needn't have been, Pat was so welcoming and friendly and I was soon absorbed picking and sticking and found the time just flew by! I will definitely book on again."

Blue Jelly Moon responded:

"Thank you Abi and I am so pleased you felt welcomed and comfortable at the workshop. Your creation was just lovely and hope you will come along to another workshop."

June reviewed: Beginners introductory pyrography course in Lincolnshire

"A beginner and totally new to pyrography I found this course well paced, informative but strangely (considering how much we achieved) relaxing!! Along with clear instructions Susan passed on many tips/pointers and allowed us to move at our own pace through use of equipment, materials, etc. We accomplished a lot over a very enjoyable day."

Anne reviewed: Needle Felting Workshop Owl Brooch

"I have never made a pebble picture before, I am thrilled with the results really came to life when it went into the box frame, in fact I can hardly believe I made it it's so good :), lot's of help & advice. We even made a beautiful Valentine's Card as an extra treat. I will definitely be back for another workshop."

Deb reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Wow what full on fun packed day. Well worth the money. Melanie was so informative and inspiring. The lunch was an added bonus in a local eatery. Delicious."

Mandy reviewed: Beginners introductory pyrography course in Lincolnshire

"As a complete beginner and a person who does not consider themselves to be at all artistic, I thoroughly enjoyed the recent course I attended with Susan. She provided not only all the equipment needed to get going straight away, but created an environment where I felt comfortable to play around with the techniques and explore my creative ideas at my own pace and importantly without judgement. The experience has definitely sparked a desire for me to explore this subject further. I would recommend the course to anyone, no matter how well hidden you believe your artistic talents, as I am sure Susan will help bring them out into daylight!"

Karolina reviewed: Flower crown workshop & bubbly in Brighton

"This workshop was brilliant !! A lovely little space full of art & flowers Charlie is an amazing host and really good at building up the enthusiasm and confidence. Great way to meet some new faces & learn a new skill. Highly recommend as a fun, sociable & creative afternoon activity. Many thanks Charlie - can’t wait to do another workshop!!"

Kat reviewed: Flower crown workshop & bubbly in Brighton

"It was a great experience! I wasn’t sure if I will enjoy it as I am not too arty but Charlie was very attentive, shared her knowledge in very polite manner what made me feel much more confident! Overall experience was fab and I had lots of fun! It was very engaging and we all had great deal of laugh! Cannot imagine better way to spend Sunday afternoon!It was a great experience! I wasn’t sure if I will enjoy it as I am not too arty but Charlie was very attentive, shared her knowledge in very polite manner what made me feel much more confident! Overall experience was fab and I had lots of fun! It was very engaging and we all had great deal of laugh! Cannot imagine better way to spend an afternoon!"

Sally Smith reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"The one day course was well paced and thoroughly enjoyable. Jason teaches as the day progresses so it was hands on from the start. He showed us many techniques and we still had plenty of time to finish our passport cases, which we were delighted with."

Paula Bartlett reviewed: Ceramic Pottery Crafting Workshop

"We absolutely loved our pottery session yesterday. Thank you both SO very much. What fun we had! Paula & Toby"

helen cox reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I have done a course with Jane she is very patient with you and really helps you. I was very impressed with the end result and loved my bird box. This is a really reasonable price and would pay a lot more else where ."

Emma Smith reviewed: The Whole Table Loom Set Up - Dobby & Rose

"I attended the two day Intermediate weaving course, and it was perfect for me! Rebecca took me through the whole process of setting up a loom, which I had never done before, and then taught me how to read the notation for various types of fabric which I wove as a sample piece. Every step was explained with great clarity, and through demonstrations, but mostly through guiding my own hands-on work. She hit the perfect balance between allowing me to get on with it myself, whilst being immediately on hand when I needed help! She was very skilled at turning my mistakes into learning opportunities, and I now feel confident to have a go at weaving on my own!"

Emma Smith reviewed: The Whole Table Loom Set Up - Dobby & Rose

"I attended the two day Intermediate weaving course, and it was perfect for me! Rebecca took me through the whole process of setting up a loom, which I had never done before, and then taught me how to read the notation for various types of fabric which I wove as a sample piece. Every step was explained with great clarity, and through demonstrations, but mostly through guiding my own hands-on work. She hit the perfect balance between allowing me to get on with it myself, whilst being immediately on hand when I needed help! She was very skilled at turning my mistakes into learning opportunities, and I now feel confident to have a go at weaving on my own!"

Will reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I am ridiculously pleased with the side table that I made on this course under the guidance of Peter. Peter is very talented at his work, and at teaching the necessary techniques to others. Highly recommended."

Catherine reviewed: Bowl carving day Green Fox Wild Crafts

"I recently did a bowl carving course with Nadine and she's a great tutor. Everything was explained clearly and during the breaks she gave us further info on finishing, tools and looking after them and painting. I came away from the day with new skills, not just a bowl!"

Ben reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I bought this gift for my wife’s birthday, she had so much fun and hasn’t stopped talking about the course, the instructor was amazing and would definitely recommend this course. We will definitely be booking a second session."

Peter reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"Bought as gift for my daughter who was delighted with the course & the instructor. she has not stopped talking about it since. Thoroughly recommended."

Victoria Brown reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I am so glad I came on this course. It felt very indulgent to leave the 3 children behind and disappear for some "me" time on Saturday, but it was the best day out I have had in a long time. I would love to come back for another session. Dawn made us all feel very welcome, and showed us her treasure trove of threads, bobbins, scissors and fabrics. We set the machines up and set about choosing what kind of things we wanted to try. I had so much fun! My usual style is to find a pattern/tutorial which is exactly like the object I want to make, then follow it to the letter. It ends up very neat, but not very "individual". It was so liberating to sit in front of a machine, without a plan, and watch a dragon appear out of my random doodles and swirls. I do not consider myself to be an artist, and nobody was more shocked than me when he appeared at the corner of my frame. I had so much fun building him up into a picture, making a fire out of lovely fabrics for him to be holding. We had a lovely lunch break where we could chat and relax - and the home made cake was delicious. There was tea, coffee and water throughout the day - and biscuits too. In the afternoon I tried a piece that was a bit more planned, and Dawn showed me how to make it work when it didn't go quite as I wanted and later when I wasn't sure about some of the colours I had used. That seems to be the amazing thing about free motion - that if you don't like something, you can just put another piece over the top until you are happy with the result. I am so happy with how my design took shape and evolved, (with Dawn's help!) and I ended up with an embroidery of my dad's dog which I have framed and am going to give to him. I have a long to do list today, but have slipped out to the fabric shop for some shimmery fabric scraps and velvet which I just can't resist having a go this morning. Thank you Dawn, it was a fabulous day, and has inspired me to try a more informal approach to my sewing and project design."

Lynda Oneill reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Me and my sister had a lovely day. We made lots of lovely glasswork and Melanie is an excellent teacher and very patient. I would do this day again."

Lise Beynon reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"I love the course and learned loads. Emma has such an excellent teaching methodology. I can't wait to do another one!"