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Steven Bews reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I would gladly recommend this course to anyone interested in arts and crafts. I booked the full day course as a birthday surprise to my wife who is an experienced seamstress but inexperienced in working with leather; nevertheless with our tutor's guidance she was able to make a beautiful bag. I myself have no experience in working with materials, but benefiting from Rosanna's experience and her excellent teaching skills, I was able to fashion a leather case for my tablet computer. I would like to thank Rosanna for her patience and expertise, the relaxed manner she has meant that we thoroughly enjoyed the day and have even talked about attending another of her courses in the future; we are both looking forward to the release of her book later in the year. Steven and Rudo"

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

"This was an excellent course. On the first day we dismantled our pallets and built our projects. On the second we experimented with different finishes, built a palette (not pallet!) of the results, and learnt some basics about incorporating wiring into our designs. Scott is an excellent tutor, engaging and supportive. We worked at our own pace and the days were very hands-on. The days were very full and we had our money's worth. This was a really valuable weekend's work and I am delighted I chose this course."

Maggie reviewed: Batik for Beginners

"I loved this course! I was delighted batiked fabrics I created and with the transferable skills and techniques I learned. Jan is an outstanding teacher. The course was well designed and no previous experience was needed. The class was small, we each had plenty of Jan’s attention. Jan facilitated a positive group experience with opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other. The variety of marks and designs we produced was impressive. I enjoyed two whole days of creativity and fun in the inspiring surroundings of Jan’s studio and stunning highland scenery; Jan’s delicious cooking was a bonus."

Karen Steel reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"Have recently been lucky enough to attend a candle making course with Jo and 2 girlfriends of mine - we had such a lovely time - Jo was immediately so warm, welcoming and friendly - we felt we had known her for years. Candle making is very therapeutic, room is full of beautiful smells and while we ate Jo's home made soup you can look out over her garden and into the fields to watch the beautiful highland cattle in the next field - wonderful day. I would highly recommend this course to anyone."

Debs reviewed: Aromatherapy workshop

"I had a great day! Just the right balance of structure, inspiration, teaching, advice and freedom to be individual and creative. Excellent, thanks."

Arts a Flutter responded:

"It was a pleasure to have you both, you are very talented students and you created lovely pieces."

Dale reviewed: Woodturning courses in Norfolk

"Course was a gift from my wife last year, really impressed and very enjoyable day spent with Nick who is very knowledgeable and patient teacher. Would definitely recommend and the bowl I made was described as "Less rustic than I was expecting" by my wife which I took as a compliment!"

Chad Gowler reviewed: Silver Jewellery Day Workshop at Studio Budgie Galore, Sheffield

"Really enjoyed the day, got to play with lots of different techniques and made something lovely to take away at the end!"

Steve Maund reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"This was a refresher course for me as I have carved a couple of spoons but not for a while. Lovely location and venue, Dave has really great relaxed teaching techniques. The course is run at a steady pace so everything one can keep up. All the tool handling and cuts are very well explained and lots of one to one help if you're have a problem with a certain area. I fully recommend this spoon course and would love to attend all over again."

Una St Tropez reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"Dear Lyn, thank you for inspirational moments at your Atelier! I enjoyed every second and have learned so much!! Highly recommended!!!"

Sue Cochrane reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This was a fun course with instant results. We all produced about 5 prints in the 2 hours. It was interesting to see how different everyone's prints turned out. Clare was a great teacher, very encouraging helping us all to get the best out of this printing technique. I plan to do the mixed media course at some time in the future."

James Ort reviewed: One person - Full day 6 hours sculpture/soldering brazing wire forming course, specialising in insects, fairies

"My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of joining Roger for a day of private tuition! He introduced us to a range of exciting new mediums that we had not used before. Braising was a revelation! Seeing his work in the flesh was exciting. His precision is beyond impressive, even if I am a bit more haphazard! Overall it was fun sharing stories and learning new skills over plenty of cups of tea! We came away with nice creations too."

Marion reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"My first time trying needle felting and absolutely loved it. Zenia is an excellent teacher and made it seem so easy. Love the small group as everyone received the attention if needed. Looking forward to doing more courses."

The Lady Moth responded:

"Thank you:)"

Rachel reviewed: Basic woodworking and DIY course

"David was very knowledgable and approachable and i could ask all the questions i wanted. He made sure that the day covered topics that would be relevant to me and offered useful advice on items i might want to consider purchasing as basic essential tools for the tasks i plan to carry out. I feel a lot more confident to carry out basic DIY and woodwork jobs in our house. Thanks David."

Laura Scholey reviewed: Silver Jewellery Day Workshop at Studio Budgie Galore, Sheffield

"Jules is a great teacher, very patient and encouraging. The day was well planned in terms of timings and refreshments and the class size was nice and small. I was really pleased with with the stacking rings I made as i’d never done any jewellery making before, but had always loved D&T at school. Would now love to go onto the weekly lessons to develop my skill!"

Kerry Hearn reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"I had never made a candle before. Rob is an excellent tutor and a wealth of information. We covered so much during the morning from dipping, colouring, bees wax and scents and came away with some beautiful products. I would definitely recommend this course, what a pleasant way to spend a Sunday morning."

The Wax Studio responded:

"Thank you for the kind review Kerry. It was great to have you on the course!"

Charlotte Brennan reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"This course is perfect for beginners! I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much. Rob is undoubtedly one of the best in the candle world! You will learn how to make different types of candles as well as a few tricks of the trade. Thoroughly enjoyable course and worth every penny!"

The Wax Studio responded:

"Thank you Charlotte - I'm pleased that you think I'm 'one of the best in the candle world!' Good luck with your own projects."

Charlotte Dick reviewed: Introduction to silver jewellery making workshop with Diane Lee

"I attended one of the one day silversmith courses run by Diane, I really enjoyed it and learnt lots of useful tips and techniques. Diane is a brilliant teacher and I am looking forward to doing another of her courses."

Alexandra Z reviewed: Clay Day Workshop

"Lovely class and lovely people! I learned a lot of different techniques and can't wait to go again :)"

Tina Townsend reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I had never used this medium before but really enjoyed the whole day. Matt was an excellent tutor, patient and helpful. I was really happy with my project. I would recommend this course highly."

Keith Williams reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"I had a one to one pottery lesson with Chris, my christmas present from my wife! Chris was an excellent and patient teacher I thoroughly enjoyed myself and came away with five pots to show off my prowess. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend this course to anyone, I'm thinking of taking 2 others with me to try the three to one course."

Emma Alviti reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I bought this workshop as a Christmas present for my mum and we both really enjoyed it. It's a great experimental workshop with instant results and it's quite messy! Clare was a great teacher and was very patient with us. We might try Clare's lampshade course next."

Veronica Wood reviewed: Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Full Day Workshop

"I have recently completed the one day glass fusing workshop with Steve. It was serious fun! I learnt loads and was able to spend time exploring different techniques and colour combinations with support when and if I needed it. I plan to return again soon to try out some more ideas!"

Miles reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Tilford, Surrey

"Absolutely fantastic day, Neil has a real passion for blacksmithing and this came across in the way he instructs, really teaching you how to work the metal rather than make work of it. I never knew that hitting hot metal with a hammer would be so rewarding, but I’m very proud of the pieces I have produced, I just need a fire now to stoke with my poker."

Helen reviewed: Candle making with afternoon tea

"A very enjoyable day spent making candles and wax melts ready to take home. Tracy is extremely knowledgeable and more than happy to share her experience both about candle making and setting up her business. The afternoon tea was delicious too. I would highly recommend the day. Thank you."

Jane Pagler reviewed: Textile art summer school, Abruzzo, Italy

"Dionne did a brilliant job of tailoring the course to the needs and skill levels of the participants whilst inspiring confidence and encouraging us to try new techniques. What was particularly good was that everything that we did could be done at home with minimal outlay, no fancy or expensive equipment and materials required. Atessa, Torrareccio, Abruzzo and the coastline were delightful and inspirational. Just when you thought that the week could not get any better - it did, with fantastic food, local wines and such a warm welcome from the locals. I shouldn’t be writing such a glowing review as there may not be space when I want to go again, it’s so good. Just go, you will not regret it for an instant."