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Shirley reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"Maggie was so helpful, guiding you to make your ideas come to life and get the best out of you in way I couldn't have imagined! The workshop, and Maggie, is so welcoming and inspirational. Just a joy to have part of Pretty Rubbish mosaics. "

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Shirley, Thank you for taking the time to write this . It was a joy to watch your confidence increase, which enabled you to create a stunning piece using lots of different techniques. Eilidh is a wee star. Hope she catches her train ok on platform 9 3/4!!! DONT STOP MOSAICING !!! XX"

Ellie reviewed: Hedgerow basketmaking

"We had a brilliant time basket making with Amanda on the 12th October! It was a thoroughly enjoyable day, and it was great to come away with a new skill! Will be keeping a look out for future courses. "

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Ellie! You are the 50th person to gove me 5 stars !!! Hope to see you again soon. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"

Barry reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I booked this half day course for my partners birthday with not much interest for myself. But I had the best day at Yoka’s workshop. She is an excellent teacher and really guides you through the day. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants a great day out and to gain a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time. Yoka was brilliant and she is a brilliant potter. Her work is on display in the workshop. As for the day itself, you gain some background into the various techniques, then you make around 4 or 5 different pots. Highly recommend "

Siramik responded:

"Hello Barry, Thank you very much for your kind words, participants indeed come in with a question mark and walk away at the end of the course with a big smile on their face! You were lovely students and the proof is in the pudding of the amount of wonderful pots you made. Now.... it is waiting till they are all fired. Thank you for your company during the course, it was my pleasure."

Karen from West Sussex reviewed: Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric

"A lovely relaxed and creative workshop in a gorgeous setting, I really enjoyed the day and came away with a good knowledge of making batik on both paper and fabric. I left the session feeling sure I could do this myself at home, and excited to have a go."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Karen, Lovely to work with you again and thank you for letting us know about your day with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the process, confidently developing your skills and producing some great work. Good luck with developing your skills at home and we look forward to seeing the results. Best wishes Alison "

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

"Had a great day with Kez showing me the shades and tips for pyography. Very talented and took time showing each technique. I left with part of a Labrador portrait on a lovely piece of lime wood which I was really pleased with, Kez said always start with eye and work outwards. Can’t recommend enough, very welcoming and learnt a lot thank you x"

David G reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Thank you very much to Simon for providing such an enjoyable day in the wood turning workshop. Very informative and a very productive day . Great hospitality with a lovely lunch. A very warm welcome from Louise as well and I would thoroughly recommend attending any courses "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi David, Really glad you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you again soon. — Simon"

Ali & Lauren reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

"We had an absolutely amazing time - couldn’t recommend this class more! The 4 hours flew by, but we learnt so much from Marie-Paule in what felt like a short time. She was incredibly welcoming and her attention during the class was so helpful. We’ve both ended up with pieces we love :) Thank you so much Marie-Paule!"

mppmosaic responded:

"Hi Ali and Lauren, Thank you very much for your great review! I loved your mosaics and you did extremely well, you can be very proud of your achievements. I hope you continue mosaicking, you are both clearly very talented! All the best, Marie-Paule"

Anita reviewed: Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric

"Very interesting course, I throughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Have ordered my tjanting tool and paper already. Very encouraging ladies. Thoroughly recommend."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Anita, It was lovely to meet and work with you. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your day with us and your weekend in the hut ! It sounds as though you have really taken to this process and great to hear that you have already ordered your kit. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Alison "

Sarah L reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"I’ve just started a course with Peter, upholstering a Victorian iron back armchair. I’m a complete beginner but Peter has been very patient, helpful and informative. Some of the time I have had 1:1 tutoring which is excellent value and has really helped me to progress. Would v highly recommend!"

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Your progressing well with your project. The final result will look great."

Jane Pitt reviewed: Watercolour painting workshop at Back Room Art Stourbridge

"Heather was a great teacher. And so friendly and helpful. Just loved the course. Will definitely go on another one "

Back Room Art responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. Please come back anytime. "

Maria Mullender reviewed: Willow Christmas Reindeer

"What a wonderful day. The course was terrific and I’m delighted with my reindeer. I’d never done anything like it before so full credit to Victoria for the manner in which she guided us all through the day. "

The Willow Barn responded:

"Hi Maria, so glad you enjoyed your day. All of the Reindeers were amazing. Now get those fairy lights on it !!!"

Keith reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"Fantastic teacher and a great understanding of wood, I really enjoyed the day and learning new skills. I would 100% recommend this for anyone wanting to learn about joints and timber. Great chats to at break time too. (Bring your own milk Ha ha) Great setting. just off J 15. Friendly atmosphere"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Cheers Keith Your skills are very good indeed and if you ever want to come back your welcome. Take your time on the joints and the results will be great and send me a photo of any work you do in future. Kind regards Ted PS. get those chisels sharp :-) "

Eleanor reviewed: Glass Experience Day: Try fused glass, stained glass and enamelling in 1 course!

"I had a lovely day at Sarah's studio with my mum and sisters on the 3-in-1 glass experience day. Sarah was knowledgeable and patient, and the quality of material to work with was excellent. The day was paced perfectly, and Sarah provided a delicious lunch and plenty of teas and coffees. We learnt a lot and had so much fun. Would highly recommend!"

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"It was great to meet you all - you all made beautiful pieces and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it so much. Thank you"

Jane Masterman reviewed: New - Fish & Feather - explore fine wire and metal foil in Hampshire.

"I had a really lovely day with both Liz and Alison not to mention a smashing group of like minded creative folk. We were able to make several pieces that we could take home as well as the practical skills to carry on with the craft at home. I look forward to being able to do other courses in the barn"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Jane, Great to hear from you and it was lovely meeting and working with you. Wire and metal foils are such interesting materials to explore and there are so many outcomes you can create. Hope you have time to continue developing your skills over the next few months. We look forward to working with you again. Best wishes Alison & Liz "

Lynda reviewed: Watercolour painting workshop at Back Room Art Stourbridge

"Fabulous morning with Heather .. learnt a lot and quite confident now about doing watercolour painting at home. Will be booking again!! "

Back Room Art responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review. It would be great to see you again in the studio soon."

Mike Wilkinson reviewed: Tinsmithing Workshop - One Day

"Tinsmith course at Stanwick Lakes, was run by John who was very helpful guiding everyone through the projects. He showed us how to use the tools and marking out. I would recommend this course to anyone who has a interest in old craftsmanship and lost trades."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Jane Potter reviewed: Steampunk Mixed Media Canvas or notebook

"Absolutely love the Steampunk sessions at Crafty Diane's. Totally different type of art/crafty session, super messy, great fun and vibrant end product all done in a lovely environment. I recommend anyone to give it a go."

Sian reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"My friend and I really enjoyed our morning with Sarah. Everything was perfect from the warm welcome to her explaining about different waxes and methods of candle making. I came away with a lot more knowledge and confidence to have a go at making candles for my personal use. Thank you Sarah xx"

Candle by Events responded:

"Hi Sian, thank you for your lovely feedback, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop."

Mary and Karen reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"We both thoroughly enjoyed the course. Everything was prepared, ready for us to commence. Martin was a great teacher, demonstrating each step clearly and following up with each of us individually to check we understood what we were doing. He also paid appropriate attention to health and safety. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the nice review. I'm glad you both enjoyed the workshop."

Victoria reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a magical day! Booked this as a Christmas pressie for my husband, of course I had to tag along as well, we both loved it. Jo is a fabulous host and guide, the surroundings are so peaceful and working on the sculpture is so meditative you come away like you've been on a retreat! I would, and I have, highly recommended this to everyone I know. Thank you"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Vicky! It was a pleasure having you and Nathan at the workshop. I'm so lucky to have the studio in such a peaceful landscape - there is always something going on the the grounds! So glad you loved the day. Jo xx"

Anna reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"We had a great day with Jules. The class was easy to understand and had me wanting to make more! Really lovely lady and workshop. Thank you xx"

Fiona reviewed: Introduction to metal sculpture

"An excellent, well-equipped course, led by two talented & helpful artists who provided constructive input & support throughout the weekend. The Sculpture Lounge venue is great & in a beautiful location. Looking forward to booking again. Most impressed. 🙌 "

Sculpture Lounge responded:

"Thanks Fiona, it was a pleasure to have you on the course and i’m sure Howard was very impressed with the pieces you took home. "

Shelagh B reviewed: Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric

"Very interesting course. Very supportive teacher and interesting technique."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Shelagh, It was lovely to meet and work with you and thanks so much for taking the time to let us know about your time with us in the barn. Batik is an interesting technique, with lots of possibilities for development, either on paper or fabric. Best wishes Alison "

Carol reviewed: Holly Workshop - start with a sprig, and create a masterpiece!

"Brilliant course, exceptional value, Abigail was so helpful and friendly, we had lots of fun, really enjoyed the whole experience, looking forward to booking another course soon. "

Louise, Jessica and Irma reviewed: Glass Mosaic sun catcher

"We had the best time creating our sun catchers glass mosaic. The studio is a really welcoming and creative environment, Diane was a good teacher, we were able to ask lots of questions and felt like she supported our creative vision for each individual piece. We would definitely recommend taking a course with her if you want to try any of the classes she has available. I would recommend you go with ideas so you use the time you have to get creating as soon as possible and it is more than possible to get it created in the time allotted. We had loads of fun and have some great sun catchers to show for it. Thank you "

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. .you were a very talented trio :) "