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Clare reviewed: Fabric Collage and Free-motion Machine Embroidery - FLORALS - York

"Excellent day spent learning a new skill. Holly was a fabulous course leader, taking time to make sure that everyone felt comfortable selecting materials and threading up the machines. It was a completely new workshop for me and I would definitely be encouraged to try more."

Ann reviewed: 2 Day Woodturning Course for Beginners

"What a great way to spend 2 days. Mick patience’s combined with a vast wealth of knowledge is a winning format. My conference grew holding and using the different chisels vastly from 9am on Monday to 4.30pm Tuesday. Thank you Mick and for all the cups of tea. Looking forward to any follow up course."

Cheshire Woodturning and Workshop Training Limited responded:

"Hi Ann Thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review. You were great to work with. It is certainly true that you grew in confidence as the course progressed and you really started to develop as a turner. Your beautiful finished products are a testimony to this. Yes, I will be developing a follow on course for you with a plentiful supply of tea and biscuits. Looking forward to seeing you again!! Regards Mick"

Zoltan reviewed: Basic woodturning half day

"This was brilliant day, really informative and hands on as well as being fun. Chris was really friendly and a great tutor, very easy to spend a day with. I am very tall and Chris was accommodating in moving bits around to make sure I was comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend and I hope to return in the future. "

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Zoltan, Thanks for your review, you was an absolute pleasure to have in the workshop. A future visit would be great . Who knows you might have a lathe in your future.take it Easy my friend. Chris Parker "

Helen Armshaw-Bowen reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"Spent a lovely morning in this beautiful peaceful woodland creating a willow obelisk. Suz provided excellent supportive tuition. Our tea was made from water boiled in a kettle on a camp fire in the woods. A wholesome and rewarding experience. Thank you Suz."

Jo reviewed: Willow sculpture at The Garlic Farm,IOW

"The willow sculpture course at the Garlic Farm was a good day out. I learnt some new skills and came home with a lovely hen for my garden. Amanda is very skillful and helpful and despite the rather miserable weather it was a good day."

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

"Jo, Thankyou so much for your review, that means a lot to me. I hope you got back to Malvern safe and sound. I got back to discover that they have postponed the Usk River Festival until the 15th of September at Usk Island due to it raining on Saturday... Never mind!! Look forward to seeing you again at some point. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"

Ian Creek reviewed: Dry Stone Walling Taster weekend (2 days) - Gwrhyd, Pontardawe

"Completely agree with Penny, a great weekend despite Saturday's weather. Jamie and David clearly explained the basics of DSW making an extraordinary skill in reach of a group of novices. I have recommended the course to friends and I will continue smaller scale projects of my own. Many thanks to all involved for a well planned excellent weekend "

Simon reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Beautiful surroundings and a great day learning the basics with Mike who was a patient and enthusiastic host and teacher. Definitely ignited the flames for a new passtime with the knowledge and skills I acquired. Highly recommend!"

Frances reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop! It was in a lovely setting and there was a huge range of different yarns and materials to play with. Alice is a very calm, patient teacher and I learnt lots of techniques which has left me feeling inspired! Thank you!"

Phelim O'Hagan reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"I attended one if Liz’s Lino cut courses on Saturday, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From the very beginning Liz created a creative and inspiring atmosphere that made the whole experience both relaxing and creatively invigorating. Liz is not only incredibly skilled but she is also a great teacher - patient, encouraging and always ready with helpful tips. Whether you were a complete beginner or had some experience, she made sure everyone felt supported and confident to experiment. Liz’s passion for printmaking was infectious. I found the whole experience very therapeutic and came away with confidence and a desire to do more. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Morning Phelim, Oh! Feeling slightly overwhelmed by your thoughtful comments - thank you so much! It was great to meet and work with you, seeing your ideas and understanding develop. Your positivity and openness to the process was infectious. I hope that this is just the beginning of your journey with lino cutting and printing. VBW Liz Wellby "

Marc Rodrigues-Bernet reviewed: Upcycled Furniture | Tray Painting with Anna Campbell at Cambridge Makers

"A joyous afternoon. Anna was a wonderful teacher, showing a wide variety of techniques and supporting individuals with their choices, creating a great atmosphere. The facilities and staff were excellent - we will be looking forward to further sessions with Anna and Craft courses."

Cambridge Art Makers responded:

"We're so glad you enjoyed the day. I've just seen some pics of your trays in progress they look great! "

Penny Gregory reviewed: Dry Stone Walling Taster weekend (2 days) - Gwrhyd, Pontardawe

"I can thoroughly recommend the 2 day taster course in dry stone walling! Our trainers Dave and Jamie were very supportive and knowledgeable and helped everyone in the group to undertake all activities safely whilst learning new skills and having fun. "

Beverley Bruce reviewed: 1 Day Coiled Baskets Course

"I had such a great time making little coiled baskets. It feels good to learn a traditional craft which has been practiced by our ancestors for millennia and also nice to meet interesting, like minded people. The course was well prepared and planned and I was glad that alternative arrangements to hold it inside were possible as the weather forecast had been appalling. "

Jack Raven Bushcraft responded:

"Hi Beverley, We're glad that you enjoyed your time with us and thanks for leaving a review."

Avril reviewed: Dry flowers-half wreath making

"My Son and fiancée bought me the dried flower wreath making course for my birthday. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was a great experience. It is located just off Wellfield Road above a small craft/ art gallery with parking outside or in the library around the corner. We were made to feel very comfortable on arrival and offered a cup of tea, coffee or cola. The whole process was explained and briefly demonstrated. We were told to choose the colours we wished to use in our design and then provided with the tools to start. After completing around 30 small bouquets overseen by Lulia at all times to make sure we created something worthwhile, we were given a wreath ‘base’ and we twisted the bouquets into half wreaths that all looked fabulous ( even my son, who is not at all into arts and crafts and I suspect was more along for the breakfast we had beforehand in the nearby cafe!) The time flew by and although we did go over the two hour slot by about 20 minutes we did not feel rushed to finish. A brilliant course especially if you have an event to plan where dried flowers would make excellent decorations such as a wedding. Lulia was patient , helpful and happy to answer any question from how to dry flowers to arranging and making displays. I thoroughly enjoyed. "

Anita reviewed: Fabric Collage and Free-motion Machine Embroidery - FLORALS - York

"Excellent workshop, very enjoyable day and what I have learnt has given me the confidence to create/experiment at home."

Vilka reviewed: Weave a patterned scarf in a day - Rochdale

"Excellent course, well-organised and interesting. Anne was knowledgeable and supportive. Thoroughly enjoyed it!"

Richard reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"Brilliant course. Jessica, the course leader, was first rate - knew her subject, and was always unruffled whatever we threw at her. A great introduction / experience."

Simon watkins reviewed: Flint Knapping

"What a superb course, Billy was a great tutor. Great atmosphere, good company and I learnt tonnes of new skills to lift my bushcraft knowledge to the next level. Thank you so much. "

Jack Raven Bushcraft responded:

"Hi Simon, Glad you enjoyed the course and thanks for taking the time to leave a review."

Sarah reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"We've has a very creative couple of days with Emma at her lovely garden studio. We were given plenty of guidance on the practical elements of felting and putting a lampshade together but also space to design a fabric that worked for our rooms. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this course to anyone who wants to create a unique piece of practical art in a friendly, relaxed setting."

Sally reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Enjoyable weekend, well paced and fun. Informative - gained lots of information not only about felt making and design but the making of light shades also."

Jacqueline Stevenson reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"I was very pleased with outcome from this course. Having tried and failed to master crochet for many years I finally got to make some half decent pieces!"

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Well done. Once you realised that everyone crochets differently, you were well on your way. Hope crochet lives up to your expectations and you get to make the blanket you want to do. Kind regards Ann"

Simon reviewed: Foraging Basket

"Fantastic day! Really enjoyable, great venue, friendly and knowledgeable tutor. Ended the day with a great looking basket to take home - above my expectations. "

Fiona Mcclements reviewed: Willow weaving sculpture: free choice workshop.

"I really enjoyed this course. We went in as complete novices, my friend and I, and we came away with 2 willow sculptures each. We were taught so well by Sarah and we were very proud of what we made. I’m going to go back next month with some other friends. "

Twigtwisters responded:

"Thank you so much, I had a wonderful day with you and your sculptures were fantastic. Look forward to seeing you again soon xx"

RachelC reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

" Very much enjoyed this course. The teacher was very knowledgeable, taking us through each step carefully. Happy to have a lovely scarf by the end of the session. "

Juliet reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"A fantastic creative day exploring fused glass work. Every step is explained well and clearly by Martin, who is really patient and explains things again if necessary, supporting through the day. Everything you need is to hand and well organised. Would highly recommend this course. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Steph reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"We had a fantastic candle making workshop, will definitely return for another. Thank you!"