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Debbie N reviewed: Antiquarian bookbinding repair day

"A great day spent with an expert bookbinder! I'm new to bookbinding and was full of questions and project ideas. Stephen very patiently answered all my queries, gave me some fantastic tips and advice on setting up a studio, on papers, leather bindings, book repairs, plus a few tips and tricks of the trade. We crammed an awful lot into the day and I came home with a few things to work on for our next session. I can highly recommend!"

Rachel Harrower reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"This was my 2nd time visiting Paul's workshop having previously done the 2 day stained glass course. This time I treated myself to the fused glass day for my birthday. It was a fab day shared with another 3 ladies. Paul is a great tutor as he is very thorough with his teaching and very patient with his students. I loved the day. Very relaxed, lots of tea and I now have a lovely piece of original artwork hanging in my home which reminds me of a beautiful Scottish beach which is significant to our family. Thanks again Paul for another great day. Rachel"

Lisa reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - Bristol

"Loved it. Really good workshop."

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you Lisa, I'm so pleased you loved it, you were a pleasure to teach."

Jackie M reviewed: 2 Day week or Weekend glass fusing course (beginners)

"I loved this fused glass course. Diane allowed me to experiment with my own ideas and gave me plenty of advice, help and support along the way. In the end I produced a fused glass plaque which I am incredibly proud of and I have had loads of compliments from friends and relatives. I highly recommend this course."

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

"Thanks for your lovely review and you made such a beautiful piece. "

Jackie M reviewed: Glass Mosaic sun catcher

"Great experience. Diane was very helpful in instructing me to create my own mosaic and I was very pleased with the result. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in this topic"

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

"Thanks Jackie. Was lovely to meet you :) "

Richard reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"It was superb. I had a great day. Nothing was too much trouble. "

Nett reviewed: Powertex and stone art owl

"Making the stone powertex owl was great fun. The four hours just flashed by we were enjoying it so much. Thanks Jan for making it such a pleasurable experience"

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Nett, thank you for your lovely review. I enjoyed working with you to create your beautiful owls. I noticed you have given 4 stars, would you mind telling what could be improved to achieve 5 stars? I always aim to provide the best experience possible. Best regards Jan"

Jo reviewed: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Imagined Landscapes

"A great workshop, well organised and run by Karen who was most encouraging. I’d certainly sign up for a future workshop with her. "

Karen Patricia Hendry responded:

"Thank you Jo. It was a joy to see your confidence grow as the workshop progressed.. You produced some really wonderful prints. Hope to see you again. "

Caroline Furlong reviewed: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Imagined Landscapes

"Very informative and well run . "

Karen Patricia Hendry responded:

"Thank you Caroline. I loved the colour combination you chose to work with. You fully embraced the process. Your ‘cave’ print was such an unexpected success. "

Julie Bell reviewed: Silver Clay - Beginners Jewellery Workshop

"I had a great time, very informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend giving it a go."

kay sharpe reviewed: Stained glass craft

"Dennis was a great teacher and very patient. He explained things well, helped when needed but did not take over, gave me a project that was do-able and encouraged me to choose glass, colours and explained the different types. Well worth the money, a great class given by a very skilled person"

stained glass craft responded:

"Thank you Kay. Was a pleasure to show you. Dennis."

Grainne reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking

"Ideal course for anyone who wants to learn basic wood work. Bill is so patient and a true Furniture restorer and Carpenter. My day was calm, relaxed with plenty of tea and coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you Bill for a lovely day. "

Karen reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My friend and I spent a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon with Melanie and some other lovely ladies making a fused glass lantern. Melanie explained and demonstrated everything and was always on hand to help or answer any queries - it was a very relaxed afternoon and we look forward to seeing our finished lanterns and to booking for another class in the future. ps the cake and snacks were delicious"

Susan Baker reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"I attended the one-day introduction course which my husband had bought me for my birthday. I had an excellent day learning how to cut the glass, lead and then solder. Jamal is an excellent tutor, very helpful and friendly. We all came back with the panel we had made which now has pride of place in my house. I can’t believe I have made it, but I had a great tutor. I can thoroughly recommend this course. Many thanks Jamal. "

Angela Adams reviewed: Introduction to paper cutting / papercut art - beginners or experienced

"A fun course, well delivered and easy to follow. Good resources too. I came away with a papercut that I've since framed and hung on the wall."

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for attending another workshop Angela. I'm so pleased to hear you are happy with your papercut (which you cut out beautifully) and thank you also for the message you sent me after the workshop."

Vanessa Soito-Gambrell reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"I had the absolute best time learning from Elaine. From the moment you enter her beautiful garden you know that this is going to be a wonderful experience. Her studio was the perfect size for the 2 of us and she did an excellent job of slowly explaining what exactly to do, especially because we have never done this before. She was very patient and answered all our questions to the fullest. It was a day to remember and I am so thankful for the time spent at her beautiful studio. Thank you! "

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you had an enjoyable day. I hope your poppy suncatcher will be a reminder of your time spent in England. With Best Wishes Elaine "

Shona Robertson reviewed: Weaving: the journey begins

"I had a brilliant day with Ashleigh. On arrival I explained that I was hard of hearing and I found Ashleigh immediately took care to ensure that I didn't struggle with this throughout the day which put me at complete ease. The pace of teaching was good and the explanations were clear and concise. It was really helpful to see some woven cloth on the practice loom to get a better idea of the patterns. A very welcoming studio with excellent facilities. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and back home now to finish setting up my own new loom to continue on my weaving journey"

Kyara reviewed: Intro to Wet Felting

"I was a first time wet felter, and this workshop was so fun and informative! I needle felt, so was familiar with the fibres etc, but if you have no experience with felting in any form, don’t worry! Penny was very knowledgeable about the techniques and history of felting and had a supportive teaching manner. She was as quick to catch and correct mistakes as eager to allow you to be independent and make sure you understood the concepts to work confidently. Materials provided were lovely, with plenty available. The facility was gorgeous with a relaxing atmosphere. While I feel I gained knowledge of the foundational tools and techniques enough to take this craft home and begin practicing it myself, I will still definitely be booking another workshop in the future as it was such an enjoyable day! Plus, you come home with beautiful items!"

Lou Everatt-Fletcher reviewed: Lampwork Bead Making, a Taster Course

"My twelve year old daughter and I had the BEST time. Jane is a patient teacher who encouraged our creativity. We learned loads about lampworking - including plenty of the science behind the glass and the equipment. We have both been raving about it to anyone we have talked to. We can't wait to get our beads back and see them in all their glory! Highly Recommended!!!! "

Cosy Creative Crafts responded:

"It was great fun and you were both easy and enthusiastic to teach. One more step along the glassy road"

Lucy reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Really great course, all thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot! Excited to use our new skills 💍. Thank you very much! "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Lucy, Jemma, Zoe and Jon! It was a pleasure to help you with your new jewellery making skills, and I hope you enjoy making some more silver jewellery. Well done! Jonathan"

Ross reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Excellent course, highly recommend it. He's a great teacher and everyone came away with a great knife"

Kessa reviewed: Half Day Copper Foil Workshop For Beginners

"We had a wonderful time. She was very understanding and nice and took the time to explain everything. She helped when needed which was greatly appreciated. "

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"I am so happy to hear you both enjoyed your day in the studio yesterday Kessa learnings all the basic techniques of the Copper foil/Tiffany process. It was great to have your company. Enjoy your little oak leaves! "

FES reviewed: Basic woodworking and DIY course

"Boy am I glad I took this course. I'm busy setting up my own personal workshop with a table saw and router. So I thought I had better take an actual lesson rather than follow videos. If I hadn't done so I would have completely messed up my first project which was building my work table lol."

Rebecca Rooney reviewed: Fused glass at Stanton Guild House with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"Helen ran a wonderful workshop for our group of 15 while staying at the Stanton Guildhouse. She is such a great teacher, she made us all feel at ease, helping us to understand the basics and gently encouraging us all to get in touch with our creative side. The workshop was perfect for a range of crafting abilities. We all managed to make some beautiful pieces. We would all thoroughly recommend! "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Dear Becky, thank you for taking the time to review the workshop. I’m delighted you all enjoyed the day, such a lovely way to celebrate your friend’s upcoming wedding. Fabulous items were created & it was great to see so much enthusiasm. Thanks again🙏🏻 "

Eunice Parkinson reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Had a lovely two hours with Pat who soon made me feel at ease and demonstrated how to get started with my first pot throwing session. She was both encouraging and patient and had a way with her that was easy to get along with. Pat is clearly a very talented potter and very inspirational. I was pleased with my eventual results and look forward to picking them up. Thank you Pat. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you Eunice, it was lovely to meet you and your pots will look good! Pat. "