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Alison Edwards reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Spent the day at Haddenham learning a skill I had often admired but had never tried myself. I was really impressed at the pace and instruction provided by Judith. She catered for all abilities and gave individual attention when needed. Everyone produced a lino print they were pleased with. Thank you so much for a very enjoyable day. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Alison, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you all, and watch your confidence grow as you created your gorgeous prints!"

Rob Goalby reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had a fantastic day with Tony. He is an extremely friendly and patient teacher who works with you at a pace you can handle. The day was full of practical experience and I have gained an insight into the fundamentals of mig welding that I can build on in my time. Well worth the price, no regrets."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Rob it was great meeting you and thank you for the great feedback, I am very pleased that you enjoyed the course and are going to continue developing your mig welding skills on future projects that you have planned. If I can be of any assistance in the future please get in contact. Regards Tony "

Adrian reviewed: One day Wood Carving Experience

"One of the best experiences I’ve had! Nothing was too much trouble for the instructor, very happy with the carving! 6 out of 5 stars! Would definitely recommend!"

Lesley reviewed: Fused glass at The Warwick Arms Hotel with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"My daughter and I found this course very interesting and lots of fun. We hadn’t done anything like it before and found it very enjoyable and would recommend it to others. Helen, the tutor, explained everything in detail and was on hand if you needed extra help. She was an excellent teacher and the session just flew by."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Lesley and Charmaine, thank you so much for taking the time to review the fused glass workshop. I’m delighted you both enjoyed it and so impressed with all of your creations. I’ll keep you updated about future workshops and look forward to seeing you when I deliver your items back to the venue👍🏻🙏🏻🦋"

Sue Sedzikowski reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Recently completed a day with Judith. I had a really great day, it was really relaxed and fun and Judith provided everything you needed along with her expertise. Would certainly recommend this day to friends."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Sue. It was lovely to meet you and I hope your beautiful print will have a special place in your garden studio space!"

Judith, Ted and Josie reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"My son, his girlfriend and I attended the traditional stained glass workshop together, and had a wonderful day. Kate, our tutor made learning a new craft hugely enjoyable, pacing the teaching well, providing loads of nuances and top-tips to ensure success and encouraging and instructing the small group with immense skill and good humour. We were all delighted with our completed panels and would love to learn more. Thank you for allowing us to use the most beautiful glass in our makes."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, we hope to see you all again."

Karen Meek reviewed: Silver Clay Beginners Workshop

"Had a great day on this beginners silver clay course. No experience necessary and I learned a lot about silver clay and different techniques to use. We were given the tools and taught how to use them but could come up with whatever design we chose then fired them three different ways. Would definitely recommend this course and Marianne was a great teacher, very knowledgeable and helpful. "

Grey Clouds & Silver Linings responded:

"Thank you Karen, I'm glad you enjoyed your day and what you made, they looked fantastic. Well done, I hope you continue making with silver clay and look forward to seeing what you create in the future."

Jackie reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo is amazing, what a couple of days! Jo had everything prepared, her calm and patient manner, explaining before we started and then with us every step to reassure, advise and help. The tea and Kit Kats to keep us going were very welcome 🤗. To finally get to our finished pieces, unique and special to us all, we all felt such an achievement. On the second day, I was making a large piece of slate art and a big bit fell off. Jo said we’d need a miracle….well, she made a miracle happen! Thank you. I drove home both excited and exhausted, everything held together, phew! Now taking pride of place in my kitchen and hall, I’d highly recommend spending a day here 👍"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Jackie! So glad to hear your large piece made it home intact! I hope all the additional highlight materials went on OK - it really was a work of art! Well done 👏👏👏 Jo xx"

David reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"A most enjoyable day with Paul. I have never done wood turning before but at the end of the day I came home with a rather nice vase (and a satisfied smile on my face). Plenty of tea and coffee was available and Paul's wife provided a lovely lunch. Paul was very patient with me and the other complete beginners. Recommended."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback David. I'm glad you enjoyed the day."

C reviewed: Charcoal sketchbooks: Landscape. A three day workshop with Kate Boucher

"Brilliant course. I’ve always hated charcoal but wanted to challenge myself & liked the images that Kate had used to advertise the course. I’m so glad I signed up for it I’m totally converted & now love charcoal. Kate took us through graded exercises to give us confidence to tackle scenes from the beautiful landscape. She is a star tutor!"

Moor and Sea Holidays responded:

"Thank you, so pleased you have a new found love of charcoal! We hope to see you again at Moor and Sea"

Jacquie T reviewed: Full Day Set Piece Experience with Orchard Blacksmith

"I bought the day experience for my partner's birthday gift, but didn't want to miss out & came along too! Sean & Ryan took the course. What really lovely & helpful guys they are. We started off gently which was great, it gave us both the confidence for making our 'stand out' piece of 3 coat hooks. The time went quickly which is always a good sign. I can't recommend this experience highly enough. Thank you so much."

Heather reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Really lovely day using materials I have not used before. Very friendly, with great hands on support. I got quite absorbed in the task and surprised myself with the results, as I do not consider myself artistic."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Heather - the process is very absorbing! You made some lovely pieces - everyone has some artistic skills hidden away 🤗. Jo x"

Jill reviewed: Fancy a Cuppa? - Create Decorative wire Sculpture

"The course was very well structured and paced so that you could work at your own pace. You were able to make several pieces during the day. The barn venue is stunning and a very creative space. Plenty of refreshments and biscuit treats on offer all day!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Jill, Good to meet and work with you. Thank you for letting us know about your workshop and day with us. Wire is such a lovely material to work with and so adaptable for lots of different ideas and projects. I’m sure you’ll be busy making for quite sometime. Best wishes Alison Butler"

Mike reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course last week. Although I have experience of creating mono linoprints, Lee explained the process of colour reduction linoprinting so well I now have the confidence to try colour printing in my own studio. Everyone on the course produced some lovely prints to bring home with them. A very relaxing but productive day."

Trudie reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Portchester nr Fareham

"We thoroughly enjoyed learning to weave with Jacquie and, thanks to her patient tutoring, we all came away with a recognisable bird! A great day, thank you Jacqui :)"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Trudie, it was lovely to meet you all and a lovely way for you to spend the day together, quite a menagerie. I hope that your journey home went smoothly. All the best Jacquie"

Sarah Backhouse reviewed: Saturday silver clay jewellery workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 1.30pm - 5.00pm

"I attended Tuuli's silver clay workshop at Ransom's Pavillion, Hitchin. The workshop was a birthday gift - the process of booking with a gift voucher was very straightforward. Before attending I received helpful instructions about where to go, what to bring and what to expect. The workshop was a small group of 6, plus Tuuli. We were all made very welcome, and Tuuli started with a friendly intro to the course and what we'd be doing. The workshop was hugely fun and rewarding. We learned so many techniques, and I particularly enjoyed using the blowtorch! We practised making our pieces first before being let loose on the silver clay, which I found very helpful. The clay itself was easier to work with than I was expecting, and the finished pieces were delicate and very pretty. I was delighted to be able to make three small pendants plus a pair of earrings, which was more than I was expecting - basically we were given a set amount of clay, and could do what we wanted with it, some made a single ring, others like me made a few items. At each step Tuuli gave a very clear explanation, and took the time to show us (sometimes repeatedly!) how to do something - I really appreciated her patience and friendly manner, especially when I held things up a bit when trying to get my earrings to match (sorry about that!). The pace and content of the course were perfect for me as a beginner - however I think it would also be fine if you do have some experience and had a piece in mind that you wanted to make. I would definitely recommend Tuuli's workshop - the whole experience was simple, fun, inclusive and rewarding, and I'm absolutely delighted with what I achieved. Definitely good value for money too. Thank you. "

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Sarah thank you so much for such an in-depth review! I really do appreciate the time it took you to write this and the detail you covered. I'm so pleased to hear your thoughts and that you are happy with what you made - your pieces came out beautifully! Kindest regards, Tuuli"

Wendy Bowser reviewed: Creative Textiles Beverley

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day- realised that I need a lot of practice!!"

Emily reviewed: Wheel Throwing Workshop

"Great experience. Lots of support in learning how to throw pottery on wheel. Helpful advice, lots of fun would go again!"

Orchard Grange Pottery responded:

"Thank you very much Emily! I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. It was a really fun day!"

Gill Rice reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I have just finished the Monday night course and have signed up to go back after Easter! Martin is a great teacher and he has thought of everything! You make 3 items in total, following a template you make a stained glass panel using foil, then a second leaded panel before completing your own project under Martin’s expert guidance. Everyone has their own tools and dedicated work space. There are full colour options when choosing your glass for your first two projects, and an abundance of glass available on site if you need to purchase any for your own project. Everyone is so friendly and interested in each other’s work. It’s an amazing atmosphere at the sessions. Martin explains each stage very clearly and is very encouraging. Nothing is too much trouble. I would definitely recommend!!!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, I look forward to seeing you again next term."

Tammy Butler reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I just completed Martin’s 10 week course, and he is a brilliant, patient and friendly teacher. You’ll never feel lost as to what the next steps are and he’s very hands on to show you everything you need to know. I’ve waited all my life to learn the skill of stained glass, and I’m enjoying every minute of it! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, I look forward to seeing you again next term."

Patrick reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"Really excellent day spent with Alan in his beautiful home learning how to carve a spoon from a log. Clear, concise instructions given throughout with plenty of time spent on techniques to ensure effective and safe carving. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in spoon carving or whittling in general. "

Alan reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Did this day course with my adult daughter and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Ged's cottage and workshop is located in a lovely setting and this in itself is uplifting. The course itself is excellent with high quality tools and natural materials supplied, moreover Ged is an excellent tutor who is highly skilled and has infinite patience. All in all a wonderful experience which was relaxing and therapeutic, with the added bonus of a lovely handcrafted stool to take away. Highly recommended!"

Gedwood responded:

"Many thanks Alan. Glad you and Hannah enjoyed the experience and making some fine stools 😊"

Rachel Floyd reviewed: Copper Foil Extended Class : Sale!

"Really enjoyable class, nice and informal (relaxed atmosphere) but really great instruction. Thank you!"

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you Rachel, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day, and thank you for offering a great review for me.! "

Susie Bates reviewed: Willow Weaving ~ Shoulder / Foraging Bag

"What a lovely couple of days at Denmark farm willow weaving a foraging basket. Justine was a fabulous teacher, very attentive and made the whole experience a delight. I was amazed at the beautiful basket I created with no previous experience. Beautiful and calm venue and the wonderful Mara from the centre was popping in to welcome and support us. . "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"We're so happy that you joined us Susie and made such a beautiful first basket. Thanks for your kind review and hope to see you again soon. Mara"

Nicola Jenner reviewed: Silversmithing Jewellery One Day Tailored Workshop at Brightsmiths: One to One tuition

"I had an individual one day course with Rosie. It was such a fantastic experience, way beyond the level I expected. Rosie went through every aspect of the work in detail, explaining the tools and processes required and patiently helping me along with the practical aspects. I can’t believe how much we covered, and how generous Rosie is with both her time and her resources. I can’t recommend the day with Rosie highly enough - I left feeling confident I could give some of the techniques a go on my own, which I would never have expected at the start of the day! "

The Brightsmiths Workshops responded:

"Thank you Nicola for such a great review We certainly covered a lot of ground in one Day ! I am so glad that you feel able to have a go at making something at home …makes me feel good about passing on my skills . I look forward to sharing you more Silver Jewellery making techniques, tips & tricks with you in the future Also ..BIG NEWS. …your lovely Review is the Tenth 5 star Review I have received ….which means that Craft courses have given Their GOLD AWARD so an extra large THANKYOU to you and all my other Students who have taken time out to Write such good reviews for me .. Take Care , keep Smithing Rosie"