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Nick V reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This was a brilliant 2 day course learning the basics of working with green wood and coming out the other end with a very lovely and fully functional sidetable :). The 2 days really flew by as we learned so many techniques and skills, all carefully supervised by Peter and his excellent apprentice, Toby. All this in a calm and peaceful, rural location with plenty of tea, coffee and chocolate biscuits. Like all of the other participants, I left completely fired up with the desire to make some more furniture ... and, of course, acquire all the right tools! I hope to return for another course in the not-too-distant future. Highly recommended."

Noelle reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Richard has a real knack for describing the process in stages that are easy to understand and follow. Very patient teacher which made the session really enjoyable. Many thanks "

Potterydayz responded:

"So glad you found the processes easy to follow Noelle, well done on your achievements. Hope to see you again soon."

Lisa B reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Wow! What a fantastic experience. Nicola was superb, great introduction to Saori, extremely supportive environment allowing you to produce beautifully weaved outcomes. The looms are a great way to allow all abilities to create beautiful textiles pieces in a variety of colour palettes. Nicola provides differentiated tasks and allows you to progress at your own speed and introduces a variety of more complex ways of weaving. The beauty and uniqueness of this technique allows you to take risks with your work, try something new and relax, exploring a world of gorgeous textures and materials. I would highly recommend this workshop, it was great fun and can't wait to attend more! Thanks Nicola!"

Simon boddy reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Amazing, thanks."

Sara reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I loved the workshop, so relaxed with a positive and supportive atmosphere."

Lisa Jenkins reviewed: Paint in Watercolour with Floral theme

"This was a lovely afternoon of learning and painting. Debra is a great tutor - she is very encouraging and gave me a lot of really helpful tips and guidance. Debra created a relaxed and calm space in which to be creative!"

Sia reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"Ollie is a lovely guy who is clearly passionate about wood and knows SO much about it. He'll definitely be able to help fire your interest and hone your skills. I'm hoping to do another class with him. "

Claire reviewed: Advanced spoon carving techniques

"Great day, thank you Nick, I learnt lots of new skills & I own a new spoon :)"

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thanks Claire it was great meeting you. Enjoy your spoon this evening!"

Lisa Lambert reviewed: Mokume Gane - gift making, polymer clay

"I had a most lovely afternoon, Helga is welcoming and knowledgeable. A great new skill I picked up in a couple of hours. Thank you Helga, you were great. "

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thank Lisa, you weren't too bad yourself! Had a lovely time in great company!"

Mark Branton reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Excellent experience - really hands on and fascinating to see the baubles develop whilst Angie and Steve couldn't have been more helpful. Highly recommend."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Mark it was an absolute pleasure meeting you both, so pleased you enjoyed your time with us."

Gemma and Richard reviewed: 3 hour Silver jewellery course

"Highly recommend doing a course with Richard. What a wonderful, interesting and extremely knowledgeable man. My fiance and I did a three hour for 2 workshop. We drove down from Durham despite there being closer courses to where we live, this one caught our eye as it seemed like everything we wanted. It was. We both had an amazing time, came away with some beautiful jewellery made by our own hand, directed superbly by Richard. Again, I cannot recommend this enough. We will be in touch with Richard to book another course so we can make our wedding rings. Amazing chap, highly talented, fabulous course."

Amanda reviewed: Make x4 Stacking Rings In Silver (Cornwall)

"Loved my 4 stacker rings course. Great teacher"

Joelle Poulos responded:

"Thank you Amanda, was a pleasure to teach you!"

Jacqui T reviewed: Gel plate printing starter kit with handmade A5 gel plate, instructions and videos

"My Gel Plate kit arrived in good time, was beautifully packaged and presented with good written instructions and access information for online tutorials, and everything needed to get me started. And very good value on top of all that, everything else I looked at online was either find all the separate components yourself, or considerably more expensive."

Bev Evans Art and Print responded:

"Hi Jacqui, sorry for the late reply! Thank you for a lovely review. I’m glad that having everything in one kit to get you started worked well for you. Using my home made gel plates really helps me to keep the price down too, as well as being more eco-friendly. Hope your prints were a success! Bev x"

Colin Jaycocks reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Had a great morning, learning the basics of using a wheel to throw a pot. Good atmosphere in the workshop area, a simple but effective set-up. Clear instruction given and great patience shown by Richard with the number of attempts needed to arrive at a recognisable outcome, mainly pots but a few dishes thrown in. Positive feedback after each attempt. All 5 students arrived at one or two successful results by the end. Now, need to go back to glaze the pots at a later, to be arranged date."

Potterydayz responded:

"It was nice to see you at Potterydayz Colin. Thank you for your thorough review. Look forward to seeing you again in the near future. "

Angela Hockley reviewed: Monthly Oil Painting Classes

"Excellent course"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review. We are happy that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Jo reviewed: Silver jewellery making -Ring Taster

"Had a lovely time. Karen was friendly and really helpful. We'll definitely be looking at other classes with Karen, in the future. "

Miriam reviewed: Linocut one-day workshop 3 students

"An excellent day. We really enjoyed the session and learnt so much. Annette was welcoming, patient and helpful. Thank you "

Annette Rolston responded:

"Thankyou guys, come back anytime . Your dog Finn was very well behaved "

Karen Perkins reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Another great course with Liz. Lovely venue and small friendly group. She took us through the steps of planning and executing a gel print ( At least 20 prints as it's super hands on) , techniques, colour choices, adding patterns and plant materials! We got to try all these different ideas and take away a clear knowledge of the potential of gel printing. Can't wait to get going at home now . "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Lovely to work with you again and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day. Gel plate printing is a great, intuitive process, with so many possibilities to explore. There’s also lots of potential to explore it alongside your lino cutting and printing skills. Happy printmaking. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Lois reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"I absolutely loved this course. I would highly recommend getting two hours. Geoff was so nice and very knowledgeable. It was a very relaxed and informative session for me as a beginner. "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thank you for your review, Lois. I’m really glad you enjoyed the session and hope to see you again soon. "

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

"I absolutely loved my pottery wheel throwing session! It was very mindful and relaxing. Pat was friendly and informative, she clearly explained and demonstrated what to do. I came away with several pots. I would definitely recommend giving it a go! I might even give it another go myself..."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thanks Laura, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, it would be a pleasure to have you back. Pat. "

Majed Aggad (MJ) reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle

"The Beginners Upholstery Workshop is an absolute must for anyone looking to learn the art of upholstery or even just curious about it. From the moment I signed up for the class, I knew I was in for a treat. Jo, our fantastic instructor, guided us through the materials and tools needed, as well as every step of the process. It was such a pleasure to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who were equally passionate about upholstery, whether they pursued it professionally or as a hobby. Jo also gave us really useful tips and trade knowledge on how to tackle our own projects. But let me tell you, the best part was being able to walk away with a beautiful footstool that I proudly gifted to a friend. The workshop not only provided me with valuable skills but also an amazing piece of furniture that will be cherished for years to come. Thank you Jo for an unforgettable experience! Also, I'd like to give a shout-out to Jo's mum for those amazing cakes and scones! They were AMAZING! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"MJ, thank you so very much for your amazing review. You were an absolute pleasure to teach and you made such a lovely job of your stool. Thank you so much for your help setting up and packing up, you’re so kind, particularly with a bad back! Mum is really grateful for your appreciation of her cakes. 🙏💕"

Rich & Hebe reviewed: Silversmithing Taster - Tuition for Two

"We went for Valentine’s Day! We had a great couple of hours with Claire, and made two rings each. Claire was really informative, full of knowledge, and a calming presence. With a relaxing outlook on the garden, the experience was chilled and casual, while fun and packed with new skills! An experience we’ll definitely repeat! Thank you Claire!"

Kasasagi Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review! Was a great morning and you both made beautiful rings! Hope to see you again soon :) "

jan churchill reviewed: Make x3 Sterling Silver Bangles (Cornwall)

"Jo is a very patient, knowledgeable & inspirational tutor. I learnt a lot and came home with 3 unique silver bangles"

Joelle Poulos responded:

"Aww thanks Jan, it was an absolute pleasure to teach you!"

Matt reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"I absolutely loved this course! Laura is an intuitive, patient, and friendly teacher, and the studio atmosphere is incredibly relaxed and welcoming. I've applied all the skills I learned during the day to establish my own creative mosaic practice at home—a skill I will now have for life and am eager to continue building upon! I highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Laura!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Matthew, what a wonderful review! You were a delight to teach with all the enthusiasm you brought with you. I'm glad to hear that you still mosaic and love the craft. Keep it up and come back anytime for more input. Thank you again. "

Sarah Edmonds reviewed: Fused glass taster course

"Jane was so professional, kind and knowledgeable. She accommodated my daughter and I in her well equipped studio and guided us through a number of activities using her beautiful selection of pieces of glass. We throughly enjoyed our time with her… Thank you Jane"

Cosy Creative Crafts responded:

"Thank you Sarah It was lovely to share the afternoon with you both and you picked up techniques very quickly. Jane"