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Lynn reviewed: Leather Bag Workshop - Two day Evancliffe Leathercraft Workshop

"The bag making course with Wendy & Clive was fantastic! Learnt some great skills that will help me in the future. The whole weekend was excellent and very well structured, organised and fun! Thank you Wendy and Clive. I will be back! Thank you Lynn xxx :-)"

Tamala Ayres reviewed: Ecoprinting- Exploring the Magic and the Alchemy

"I had the most excellent time while part-taking in this course. Fiona is informative and well versed in her art and very approachable . It’s exciting to watch and see how your prints turn out - no two are the same. I was so enthralled by the experience and of course I immediately went out and bought a second hand steamer and all the other bits I needed to continue at home. Absolutely loved it, would highly recommend. "

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your very kind review Tam. It was so lovely to teach you and I am so pleased you have been inspired to continue this fabulous magical process at home. Hope to see you at another workshop soon x"

Michael Callaghan reviewed: Taster Pottery Session

"Absolutely brilliant! We couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to pottery than what Joan provided. The instruction was delivered at a fantastic pace with hands on experience for both slab and wheel. Going into the class we had no expectations but left feeling as though we really learnt something. So much so we are booking in to one of Joan’s courses. Highly recommended. Thank you Joan. "

jccermaics responded:

"Aah Thank you Michael for a lovely review 😊"

Niamh Macleod reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"This course has given me a great understanding of the possibilities of natural dyeing. We covered a lot of ground with the time we had and I left feeling inspired. Not only does Claudia give you materials/ notes to bring back with you but she also gives you resources to guide you if you want to learn more. She answered all of our many questions and provided a relaxed environment for us to learn in. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone who feels curious about the topic. "

Sandra Matthews reviewed: Daytime glass fusing workshop with Paula Andrews

"Very enjoyable and relaxing session, with excellent teaching and support from Paula. "

jeannett stevenson reviewed: Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"Thank you Ellie for your amazing course, me and my friend absolutely loved it ✨ Everything was super organized, you were lovely and full of patience and information. I had never done any weaving before, but I still feel I came home with a little piece of woven treasure. Thank you x"

Karen E reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"I had a fantastic day stepping into the world of mosaics for the first time and felt very welcomed by Lisa-Marie (including the tasty fresh baked lemon cakes!). Clear instructions on what to do and help at hand if needed for advice or creative ideas. Lovely small group setting with tea and mosaics made the perfect weekend activity. I was pretty chuffed with how my garden been came out too! Thank you, I'll be coming to another soon! "

Shanay reviewed: Crochet Worshop - All levels at Tandem Crafts, Stourbridge

"Had a great time! Really friendly and welcoming. Did not think I would be able to crochet but I had a great teacher and can now successfully crochet a granny square. Will definitely be back :)"

Tandem Crafts responded:

"Thank you Shanay for your review. It was lovely to meet you cant wait to see you again."

Katie Vandersteen reviewed: Hedgelaying workshop

"Absolutely excellent course. A great balance of the theory and practical application. Danny and Helene were very welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers. Thank you for a great day."

Barbara Taylor reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed my lino printing introduction with Judith. Her patience and encouragement resulted in me leaving with six prints and a new craft skill. I recommend this course for beginners (like me) and improvers."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Barbara, looking forward to seeing your beautiful church prints on cards soon!"

Mike skander reviewed: Learn the Potters' Wheel in a Weekend

"Informative , entertaining relaxing and just excellent. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. We learned so much more than just how to make pots! The tutor Joss is patient and knowledgeable and is an excellent teacher. We wish her and the two other friends we made much success and happiness. Thank you. Mike and Caroline "

Powdermills Pottery responded:

"Thank you, Mike: it was a pleasure to meet and work with you all. Such brilliant pots made, well done! Wishing you both well x"

Suzanne reviewed: Bookbinding for beginners

"Excellent facilities and hosting. One book with a spine made. I am used to courses where we make 3 different books or 3-5 books of the same type."

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review the workshop, Suzanne. We’ll certainly look into running a workshop making simpler book styles, where participants are then able to make more than one notebook."

Tracey reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"What an amazing experience. Mark is a great tutor with the patience of a saint. Everything was explained comprehensively with demonstrations then we were given plenty of time to practise our new found skills with Mark helping and advising along the way. We managed to complete 3 pieces of jewellery each within the day to take home, admire and show off to our friends and family. I could not recommend the beginners day course enough. Thank you, we will be back :)"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"So pleased you both enjoyed your day, you were great company and both did amazingly well with your projects. Definitely need to push you further with some more technical projects should you return."

Alex reviewed: One to one needle felting session with Zenia aka The Lady Moth

"Lovely, knowledgeable and kind tutor and an extremely enjoyable and valuable session in terms of learning new skills and creating a truly beautiful project. Would definitely recommend this to others"

Sally reviewed: NEW Mini Workshop Anodising Titanium for Jewellery

"A great workshop! I have some titanium jewellery from back in the early 80s and always been fascinated by the beautiful colours and wondered how it’s achieved - well now I know! Viv is a friendly, knowledgeable and patient teacher. If you’re curious too about titanium, I’d definitely recommend this course - have a go... you won’t be disappointed! "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review Sally! I am so pleased you enjoyed the experience and was most impressed by the determination, confidence and effort you gave the project - titanium is an awesome material to work with. You did yourselves proud, going home with beautiful Jewellery showcasing those gorgeous colours! I had a wonderful day and it is all down to the company and what the group brought to the table - you were amazing 😊"

Tom reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Second time at the forge with Alex, this time doing the beginner blacksmithing day. In the few hours with Alex I feel I'd learnt and progressed far more than I'd managed over the last year using online tutorials! Time to get practicing while I save up for another great experience! 100% reccomend this day to anybody! Great fun, AND came away with a coat hook, fancy bottle opener and a new rake for my fire pit. Super happy! "

Kaye Davies reviewed: Beginners chair caning class

"I did the beginners chair seat caning day course, and found it very helpful. Julie is very clear, very well prepared and gave instructions suitable for beginners. She was also very encouraging and very happy to share her knowledge in other related areas. I have the confidence to try re-caning the seat on my own chair. Thank you Julie."

Jessica reviewed: Beginners chair caning class

"What a lovely day. Julia was a fabulous teacher and it was oh so satisfying to come away with a little square of artwork to show off. Next stop, recaning my own little chair"

Paula and Martha reviewed: Introduction to English Willow Basket Making- Weekend Course

"My daughter and I enjoyed our basket making weekend. We left appreciating the skill, time and attention needed to make such baskets. However, Jonathan was most patient and scaffolded us all in the group very well. It was a friendly environment and we recommend the weekend. Tip -take more food than you normally eat as your brain works very hard! You definitely need a cushion or two also. Thank you Jonathan. It was a pleasant family memory for us both 😊"

Norfolk Hedge Baskets responded:

"Hi Paula thank you very much for your lovely review and thanks to you and Martha for making it such a lovely weekend. I hope you got a good insight into the work that is involved in every basket that is made thanks Jonathon"

Sara reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"My Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed the Lino Printing course. Judith was a delightful tutor who put us all at ease, shared a great deal of knowledge and encouraged us to experiment fearlessly. She offered individual attention throughout to ensure everyone achieved fantastic results. We would thoroughly recommend the course to both beginners and more experienced printers and can’t wait to explore the technique further at home. Thank you for a lovely day! "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Sara. Such a pleasure to spend the day helping you and your mum create your very successful prints. I hope you enjoy creating more! "

Rosie reviewed: Coppicing for Woodland Management

"Great relaxed atmosphere but also learned new skills and got lots of ideas - diolch!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for joining us for this woodland weekend Rosie. Very pleased that you had a positive experience and learnt a lot. Hope to see you at Denmark Farm again soon. "

Jane Leclercq reviewed: Recycled silver stacking rings making with Mat

"A brilliant experience. A patient, professional and helpful tutor, who made this a wonderful session. I am absolutely delighted with my stacking rings. Thank you Mat! "

Stevenglich reviewed: Two day leather bag making course

"Thanks, I've been looking for this for a long time"

Tim Still reviewed: Introduction to Metalwork & Welding - for 1 or 2 People

"Really excellent course. Philip took us through every aspect of the metal working we were keen to know about. We both came away with a new found appreciation for the skill involved in creating out of metal. Would definitely recommend this course."

Philip Melling Sculpture, Art & Design responded:

"Thanks Tim for your kind review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the course and got what you wanted from it. It was a pleasure to have you both and I hope you can make it back for a second round! Cheers, Philip "

Angela Lloyd reviewed: Hedgelaying workshop

"Absolutely brilliant day, learned far more than I ever expected. Danny is so knowledgeable and a great host. Great location, with everything you could possibly need to learn about this skill and environmentally friendly way of living. Thank you for a wonderful experience."