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Dale reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"This class was our first time ever working with stained glass and Tejal made it very approachable, friendly and fun! The classes are limited to 2 people which provides a great learning environment and lots of individual attention. Tejal is very supportive and encouraging, and we both finished projects we are proud of. We highly recommend for anyone interested in an introduction or refresher on stained glass making! Thank you Tejal for a wonderful day of learning and fun! "

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thank-You Dale for your kind words! God Bless"

Joanne Bradnam reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making Class in Norwich

"Excellent morning learning how to make a lampshade. Clear instructions, really pleased with end result, thank you."

Finch and Toad responded:

"Hi Joanne Thank you for your lovely review . Hopefully I will see you both again. Your lampshades looked great. "

Judy reviewed: Glass Artist's Studio Experience Day - Fusing (Open)

"Workshop was a present for my 70th birthday treat. What a wonderful day. Dawn is a lovely person and her enthusiasm inspires. She is so knowledgeable and encouraging and caters for all abilities. Would recommend to anyone wanting to have a go at this lovely craft. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comments Judy - it was a pleasure to welcome you to the studio, and to share your excitement! The work is partly fired and all looking good, will be back in touch as soon as it's all finished Dawn x"

Jane Bevan reviewed: Fish & Feathers - exploring wire and foil in Derbyshire.

"Such a stimulating and inspiring day at Liz's studio. Made perfect by the lovely location and garden for lunch. My second visit and I am looking forward to the next one soon."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jane, Lovely to have had you here for a workshop and thank you for letting me know about your day. It’s always interesting as to how a fellow maker will approach the different tasks and materials; you never fail to surprise me and you keep me on my toes. Looking forward to working with you again. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Josh and Bel reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"Fantastic all day course with the Blacksmith Rudi. Me and my wife made coat hangers key chains and even a whole knife! We learned the different stages that iron and steel go through, how to hammer and heat steel correctly, and how to temper and finish it. Special mention to the wonderful dog Rico who supported us the entire day!"

Rebecca reviewed: Intro to Dressmaking - Pyjama Bottoms/ Shorts

"We had a lovely day making pyjamas. Judi gave clear instructions with lots of helpful tips and tricks! It was brilliant to come home with a complete garment in just a few hours. "

Jamila Pennycook reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I really enjoyed this course; it was relaxing and well-paced. The materials are all included in the price (which helps!), and the class is not overcrowded so you get a fair shot at asking the facilitator questions. There was a slight mishap with my communications (I was sent communication that stipulated the wrong time). I really wanted to attend the class so I stayed in the area for a few hours, which thankfully had some interesting spots to hangout (namely the Arts Cafe by the river). It was an awesome day weather-wise so certainly wasn’t wasted. Upon finding out the mishap, Richard (the facilitator) was very apologetic and as compensation allowed me to upgrade the course free of charge. It was certainly nice to have that customer care, and I really appreciated the opportunity. I would certainly attend another course. Fantastic workshop environment, well organised, and instructions were clear. "

Tim S reviewed: 1 Day Spoon Carving Course

"Excellent day in wonderful surroundings. Gary's teaching was thorough and clear and he is very approachable for advice and help. With the help of Paul and Alison we had a very enjoyable time in "the camp" learning how to use a hatchet, knives and goughing tool to make our spoons. Definitely recommend it as a fun day developing new skills."

Jack Raven Bushcraft responded:

"Thanks Tim, hope to see you for some pole lathing!"

Lunel reviewed: Experience the Japanese art of raku using fire and flame

"I had such an incredible time on this course - the perfect balance of theory and practice with an action-packed hands-on experience that was something I would highly recommend. Suzanne and Janet were fantastic instructors and were incredibly hospitable. Thank you ladies, I am so proud of my pots and can’t wait to be back! "

Gone To Pot Ceramics responded:

"Hi Lunel, Thank you for your kind review We had such a lovely day didn’t we. You all made such lovely pots all of them were beautiful. Kind regards Janet and the team "

Annabel reviewed: 1-to-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow

"I'm so glad that l went on this workshop. Alison was amazing . We made the most beautiful skin products which I've really loved using. Alison is very knowledgeable and compiled a really indispensable workshop book which l used lots since my day with her. I highly recommend this workshop. Alison was lovely to be with and l would love to spend another day with her . "

Claire P reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"Amazing course with a true expert! My daughter and I were the only students and Viv gave us so much of her time and expertise, ensuring that the ideas we had sent her prior to the day could be fulfilled...and more!"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you Claire! I am so pleased you and your daughter came to the workshop, she was absolutely a star with her ideas and ability to solve problems and for making decisions! She completely nailed the wire wrapping and made the sweetest necklace ☺️ You were both happy to ask for help and explanations, you tackled some hard work on that bronze bangle and I would love to see your sea-glass pendant once it is on a chain. Well done to both of you 😁"

Helen reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"Had a wonderful day learning about Eco-printing and Bookbinding and at the end came away with lots of prints and two bound books. Fiona is a very knowledgeable tutor and I am already looking at more of her other classes for the future."

Kirsty McMurdo reviewed: Paint a Bird (Acrylics) - Family Painting Session - Ages 5+

"We had a brilliant time - my five-year-old and nine-year-old were both able to access the session. They enjoyed learning new techniques and experimenting with mixing paint. Highly recommended!"

Mandy Levitt reviewed: Paint a Bird (Acrylics) - Family Painting Session - Ages 5+

"A great course, my Grandson learned new techniques and was delighted with his painting. He loved the experience."

Vicky Buchanan reviewed: Engraving on Metal Workshop Cofton Hackett

"Tracey & Sarah were so lovely & welcoming. The class was small & they gave support if needed but you had the freedom to just enjoy creating your design and etching this. I had a wonderful time & will definitely be booking again. "

Etch Metal responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you soon. Tracy and Sarah. Etch Metal 🖊️ "

Ann Wall reviewed: Summer Roses Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Absolutely loved the course. Rachel is a wonderful teacher, patient, fun and very knowledgeable. I love the ‘rose’ I created, it hangs in my study and has been much admired. Thank you Rachel. Ann"

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Dear Ann, thank you so much for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated. Your rose embroidery came out beautifully, I'm really glad you are pleased with it. Very best wishes, Rachel"

Julie Prosser reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington

"Thank you Jo for my super day doing the upholstery course and ended with a beautiful footstool with plenty of help and guidance. What a very patient lady you are. It was lovely to meet all the lovely ladies who also had never done anything like this before and we had a great time. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about doing this to get booked on, you won’t regret it. Oh and the cakes were delicious x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm over the moon you enjoyed the workshop Julie, you were an absolute pleasure to teach. Thank you so much for your kind comments and I will pass on your cake appreciate to my Mum the baker. :-) x"

Sam Sidbotham reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"Wendy was so patient, kind and calm with our group of beginners. She was so welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much. The course was so much fun and the final piece created in the morning's course is beautiful and will be forever treasured. Thank you Wendy for making my birthday present from my mum a great and happy memory. "

Rosey reviewed: Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

"Thank you Suzy for a lovely afternoon. I am sorry that I had to leave you, and I hope you did not have to wait too long for help to come and the lady was ok. I look forward to joining you again soon. "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for attending the workshop and nothing to apologise for - everything was okay. The book you made was lovely and I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop."

Chris and Niki reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"This was a great course. Very informative and a lot of fun. We had a lovely two days with Paul and feel inspired to explore the craft of stained glass further. Many thanks too for the experience. We felt very welcomed. The atmosphere in the studio was very relaxed and we would highly recommend this course. "

Imogen reviewed: 2024 Calligraphy Workshops in North Essex

"Another super day course with Julie! I met some lovely people. The classes are small so you get plenty of help and advice from Julie to help develop your skills. The atmosphere in the class is a relaxed and positive one. The fact that equipment is provided when you first start is a real bonus . I am hooked on calligraphy after two day courses - which absolutely flew by - and am really looking forward to the next one I attend! Julie is friendly, welcoming, approachable and a really great teacher - so positive and constructive with her advice on how to improve skills. I am a complete novice but also saw how she worked with the very experienced people in the group, whose work was very impressive and gives a newbie something to aim for! I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Thank you for a fantastic day Julie!"

Julie Chaney responded:

"It was a real pleasure having you in the class, Imogen! You made great progress on your second session, largely due to your enthusiasm to improve and then working hard to do better. Thank you so much for this wonderfully positive review. It requires some effort to write such full feedback and I am grateful to you for taking the time to do that and for your compliments on all aspects of the day. Your comments will be much appreciated by potential students, I am sure. Again, thank you."

Andrea reviewed: Van Gogh’s Sunflower Walk Acrylic Canvas Painting Experience at Lichfield Maize Maize

"This was a lovely fun evening. Firstly we took a short walk through the sunflowers, then Heather gave us a drink before we settled down to paint under her steady paced guidance and tuition. Sitting in a beautiful outdoor location, drink in hand and painting in the sunshine, what more could you ask for. Wonderful! "

For all the small things responded:

"Thank you, Andrea, it’s so lovely to get your feedback and to learn how much you enjoyed your evening. Do come back for more painting events in Lichfield. ☺️☺️☺️"

Julie Sparrow reviewed: Stained Glass Traditional Leading Workshop for Beginners

"I spent a great day with Mike and Jenny. The tuition was first class. Mike was very clear with each step and also encouraging. I learnt a great deal on the course and would highly recommend it."

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Julie - we’re pleased you enjoyed the class! KR Mike"

Sally reviewed: Resin introduction workshop

"This course is ideal if you want to learn how to use resin as a medium. Jan is excellent at explaining what you need to do and also how to use the product safely. Jan has an amazing collection of moulds - I was like a kid in the sweet shop. No doubt be back to do some more. This is the fifth course I have done with Jan and always come away having enjoyed the session and learnt something. Thanks Jan. "

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Sally it was lovely to see you again. I'm so pleased that our resin session gave you the confidence to work with the resin you had for a gift. It's always good to have a resin stash to take home. You're welcome back anytime (as you know). xx"

Rebecca reviewed: Design & make your own wall clock!

"I had such a great time doing this course! Bertie is very experienced and knowledgeable and offered lots of support, ideas and guidance - I personally had no experience whatsoever working with wood! I really enjoyed learning about the different finishes and I added some gold leaf touches to my clock. It's amazing how we all started from the same amount of blocks but ended up with completely different pieces by the end of the day. Having lunch sitting by the Thames was an added bonus! Super special and highly recommended."

Bertram Whitford Furniture responded:

"That's so lovely to hear Rebecca, thanks so much for coming along and making a wonderful clock! "