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Ann-Marie Wood reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Fantastic 2 day experience learning the basics of stained glass. Paul was a great teacher allowing you to learn and progress without pressure but knew when to offer support. I made a piece I thoroughly enjoyed making and will enjoy for long time to come. I'd advocate the course to anyone with an interest. You do not need to be artistic to enjoy this. Paul gave lovely welcome and hosted with fun anecdotes and interesting conversation throughout our 2 days. I want to do it all again."

Dawn Swan-Durham reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"Richard, the tutor was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the course, hadn’t realised how much there was to Raku. Will certainly book another course. "

Potterydayz responded:

"Many thanks for the review. Like the subject of ceramics generally, Raku is extensive and continues to develop. Delighted you enjoyed the course, I look forward to seeing you again soon."

Janette Thomas reviewed: Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass

"Bought as a gift for my daughters, both extremely happy with the glassblowing day. Both fans of ‘Blown Away’ and were well up for a challenging workshop. They weren’t disappointed, Bethany was knowledgeable, superbly skilled and an excellent tutor. They were allowed to go off piste and be creative and we are very excited to see their final pieces. "

Anna Jackson reviewed: One day tester of wood carving

"Great day. Thank you Seb for your patience! It was great to meet you and be introduced to the joys of wood carving."

SBCW responded:

"Hi Anna It was great to meet you both, you are fantastic couple who love wood and craft. All the best Keep carving "

Jenny Hunter reviewed: Introduction to glass painting (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Did the 1 day glass painting class and really enjoyed it. Learnt a lot about basic glass painting in a very pleasant well-stocked workshop. No limit to the amount of glass and materials I used with a lovely choice of beautiful glass. Was lovely to see what the other people had made at the end of the day. Many thanks for a lovely day."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, I hope to see you again."

Mary reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Have just returned from a very enjoyable weekend course with Sebastian. I wasn’t at all sure what to expect - whether I would have the ability to create something or indeed strength required to carve stone. I needn’t have worried. Sebastian quickly explained the techniques and tools I would use and left me to familiarise myself with both. Before I knew it he had advised me on a piece of stone to work with and I was immersed in the carving. At the end of the first day in a lovely setting, both myself and the other members of the small group had made great progress towards our designs. The second day also flew by and I am very proud of the sculpture I have made. I would thoroughly recommend this course to everyone."

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

"Had a very enjoyable two hour lesson with Pat. Pat is very talented, knowledgeable and friendly and made me feel at ease. I highly recommend the experience "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you Maria, that's very kind of you to take the trouble. I am so glad you enjoyed yourself. Pat."

Marysia Penn reviewed: Natural dyeing course in Pembrokeshire

"Excellently, organised and informative course. We were encouraged to forage for materials, supplemented by tutor provided supplies. We experimented with a wide range of dye plants, mordants and supplementary treatments to produce yarn samples on wool, cotton, fleece and regenerated cotton. Eco-printing was yet more fun, creating direct contact print samples on paper, cotton, linen and wool. All techniques were supported by explanatory notes, discussion and references. Not to mention the homemade cake, tea and coffee! THANK YOU."

Susan Martin responded:

"Thank you Marysia. Glad you enjoyed the course and thank you for input on plants and textile techniques. "

Sue Barlow reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"What a fantastic day we had, we learnt so many new skills. Char and Izzy were amazing teachers, you are both so talented at what you do. As a complete beginner you made me feel so comfortable and took time to explain how to use everything. We really enjoyed our day, it was lovely to see my dad having so much fun. We would definitely recommend the course to anyone interested in metalwork crafts. Thank you so much for making our day a memorable and enjoyable experience. Sue Barlow & David Charlson "

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you so much Sue & David for this kind and lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to have you both in the workshop and to see your confidence grow throughout the session. So glad we could help you make such precious memories together! "

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

"An absolute pleasure taking part in this course. I loved every minute of it, so much so I’ve been on two so far and counting! Superb day. You come home with a piece of jewellery truly unique. "

Sue reviewed: Linocut workshop at Brakehill Barns

"Absolutely loved the linocut workshop with Sue Welfare at Brakehill Barns. Workshop really well thought out, all materials supplied and excellent teaching. The venue was charming, with a great lunch and lots of tea and coffee (and cake) throughout the day. Left with a lovely linocut ! "

Alasdair McKiernan-Bruce reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire (1 Day)

"Really enjoyed the course and day. It was super informative and we got lots of practical experience which I appreciated. Would definitely recommend!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"You were a pleasure to teach Alasdair. I'm so pleased you got so much out of the workshop. Thank you for your lovely review. Jo"

Richard Quarmby reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"I had an absolutely fantastic day with Bob. Bob is a lovely man, he is extremely knowledgeable. He makes the whole day very informative whilst being enjoyable and highly productive. I enjoyed his company immensely, he has a great sense of humour and a way of getting the best out of you. Bob takes his health and safety very seriously so you are in safe hands with him as long as you listen to what he says. I would highly recommend him to anyone as I guarantee you will have a lovely day forging with Bob. "

Philip Slough reviewed: Maille making the traditional way.

"Had a great day despite little knowledge on the subject. Phil talked through the history of maille and showed us some original artefacts and talked through the different styles and techniques, as well as how maille evolved throughout the centuries from Celtic culture. We then were given the opportunity to make our own maille rings under his guidance in a workshop which included a lesson in metallurgy and different tools/techniques. We then had a go at making a piece of maille which was much harder than I imagined. With guidance and a bit of help I managed to make a small piece of chain maille. Phil is very knowledgeable on the entire subject as well as the practical application, which meant the structure of the day and learning tools were professional with the historical background explained. The whole experience was very welcoming and even when I struggled with some aspects, was given support by Phil to get through the different stages. Would highly recommend the experience, including total novices such as myself. I was really impressed and a great way to spend some of Fathers Day. "

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks for the review Phil and you made a great maille keyring to take away. Glad to hear it made a great Father's Day."

Nick Denman reviewed: Half-Day Taster Experience with Orchard Blacksmith

"Excellent half day course. Sean was a very good teacher. I was delighted to produce an original ornate candlestick in the session (thanks to Sean’s advice and support!)"

Debs reviewed: Experimental Gelli Printing Processes and Techniques with Clare Cosens

"Another great course with Clare. A lovely workshop space and everything well organised. Clare gives just the right balance between teaching, support and freedom to experiment with confidence. This wasn't the first course of Clare's I have been on, and every time she shares new and inspirational ideas! A fantastic way to spend a morning."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"It was lovely to see you again Debs. Thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and thank you for bringing your mixed media artwork with you, it's fantastic!"

Mel Page reviewed: Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass

"Thanks to Bethany for a fantastic full day workshop. Her tuition was very clear and concise so I could easily follow instructions and she gave us lots of freedom to choose designs within the scope of the piece of glass we were creating. Bethany was very patient when I didn't quite get the instruction right, and allowed me to correct myself rather than just take over. I really enjoyed the whole day - lunch was delicious, the group size worked well and it was fantastic to have a go at such an incredible art. Thank you! "

Rachel Heron reviewed: Willow workshops

"I had a wonderful morning with Sharon learning how to make a sphere and obelisk out of willow. Sharon was clearly knowledgeable whilst being relaxed and patient, giving clear advice. I can’t recommend this workshop enough, I am hooked ! "

Sharon Pottery Classes responded:

"Thank you Rachel, it was a great 1:1 workshop in pleasant weather thankfully! I’m glad you thought the advice was clear. I hope you continue to move along with this medium and enjoy the creative process, whilst making many more willow structures. "

Emma reviewed: Maille making the traditional way.

"What a fab day! Phil is knowledgeable and passionate about the subject of maille. We started with some background information and had plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Then we went into the well-equipped workshop and made our own rings from scratch using a range of tools. After a lovely, sociable lunch break we then made our own pieces of maille by joining and riveting rings together. Not as easy as it looks, but so satisfying to achieve! We had a nice little goodie bag of our makes to take home at the end of the session. I would recommend this class to history buffs, craft fans, and anybody who fancies doing something a little bit different. "

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks Emma, it was great to have the lovely weather to sit in the garden for lunch. Glad to hear you enjoyed the course so much."

Charlotte reviewed: Adventures in book binding with Ali Reeve

"Such a good course! I learnt so much, had a great time and everyone was so nice! It's a casual but professional layout, I especially loved the 2 dogs who gave you extra attention if you got a little stressed and confused on what you had to do 🥰 Will definitely be going again and would recommend!"

Stamps Away responded:

"Thank you! It was so lovely to see you and we all hope to see you again soon, even though we know it was a long drive for you"

Andrea Cadmore reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A fantastic craft course that I enjoyed very much. Great instruction, inspirational ideas provided and everything you could need to realise your finished piece. Judith was lovely and the Arts Centre is a great setting as always. Would go again! "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Andrea, it was such a pleasure to spend the day with you and Kathy. Your prints were gorgeous and it was great to see you experiment so confidently, I hope the workshop was the start of more printing in the future!"

Deborah Clement reviewed: weave a shopping basket

"Amanda is an excellent teacher, clear instruction and help where needed. We were all amazed that we could end a six hour course with a well made usable shopping basket (I went shopping with mine today!) We had plenty of tea breaks and delicious home made cake. The barn is well equipped and in a lovey rural setting. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in basketry."

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

"Deborah, Thankyou for coming along to the workshop and I am thrilled that you enjoyed the course so much. I love that you have gone shopping with it already, May it bring you lots of joy! Thankyou for the wonderful review and I hope to see you again. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"

Frankie Baker reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I had a wonderful time yesterday on this workshop. I learned a good deal, and had fun making 3 beautiful and useful items that I'm thrilled with. A notebook case, a card case and a small but beautiful wallet. Excellent and knowledgeable tuition from Rosanna."

Catherine Wickens reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"I had a really lovely time yesterday learning the basics of glass fusion and amazingly in 4 hours producing several designs I think ( and hope!) will look wonderful when fired . Helen was a great teacher and made the whole session fun and informal allowing free rein to individual creativity. "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Catherine, thank you for your lovely review. I’m delighted you enjoyed the day and very impressed with your creations ( I do hope your sisters also appreciate the items you made for them👍🏻) I look forward to seeing you at future workshops."

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

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day with Dawn at her workshop. Dawn with her wealth of knowledge and experience took us through each stage clearly and thoroughly and was always available to answer questions and give advice. She provided us with an extensive variety of techniques & materials to work with, making it surprisingly easy to produce something really special. A wonderful day. Thankyou Dawn."

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to welcome you to the studio, and I am glad you enjoyed your experience. I can’t wait to see everybody’s work fired and finished - Dawn "