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Georgina Kennedy reviewed: Fused glass art workshops in Buckinghamshire

"Was a wonderful experience to enjoy and do. Relaxed with it and great instructions by the wonderful tutor. Definitely (like she said) up for doing again. Hoping others see this golden nugget experience to try, you'll love it, A*"

Fired Works responded:

"Thanks so much for this Gina, it was lovely to have you both. Your masterpieces are all fired and ready for you to collect. Look forward to seeing you soon Marie "

Jenny reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"A really nice, friendly afternoon spent making the pinboard. With our own choice of colours and patient instructions from Lucy we all made a piece of art in itself. Absolutely recommend it! Thank you "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Jenny it was so lovely to have you at the workshop, you worked so carefully and thoughtfully I loved the finished "Sunrise" inspired pinboard, I do hope you will send me a photo of it in your craft room! I also loved hearing about the Buddy Bags you make for children entering emergency care, I have looked it up, and will be getting my sewing machine out - thank you for sharing! Best - Lucy "

Kitty reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"Really good course to get started with working with silver clay. Made some lovely pieces. Thank you Anna."

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"Hi Kitty, it was a real pleasure meeting you on the course. You are a talented person and I admired how easily you implemented your ideas. Thanks, Anna"

Jodie reviewed: Pottery / ceramics wheel throwing, full day

"This was a great experience and throughly enjoyable day! Lorraine is great at walking you through every step and really approachable. "

Woodsetton Art Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words. Do pop in again. Lorraine at Woodsetton"

Meg Hall reviewed: Discovering Spinning on a Drop Spindle

"A fabulous course in a beautiful setting! Thank you Denmark Farm and thank you Amy; a really inspiring day. An excellent hands on class that has given me (a total beginner) a really good tactile insight into the world of wool and spinning. Diolch yn fawr, and I hope more courses are to follow! "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for your review Meg. Lovely to meet you and hope to welcome you back to Denmark Farm again soon. Mara"

Gemma Bolton-Morris reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"I bought myself and friend a course to make a silver ring, we both really enjoyed the experience and I’m now looking to make further bookings, nothing like wearing your own piece of jewellery. "

Kate reviewed: Glass Fusion - Wave or Curve Workshop

"A great way to spend a relaxing Saturday being creative! Thoroughly enjoyed the day and can’t wait to see the finished results."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the workshop. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Lucy reviewed: Weave a patterned scarf in a day - Harrogate

"Fantastic day; Anne is a great teacher and I came away with a beautiful scarf. Amazing! The venue; Yarns etc were perfect."

Helen Ovens reviewed: Discovering Spinning on a Drop Spindle

"Excellent course. Well run and engaging tutor. Great venue. Good biscuits. The course really helped me understand the actual mechanics of spinning, and the importance of drafting, which will better inform my use of a spinning wheel. I hadn't fully thought through how portable a spindle is -I now have the skills to take spinning with me wherever I go, which is very exciting. Diolch yn fawr Amy a Mara!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you Helen, It was lovely to meet you yesterday and many thanks for joining us. Hope to see you again, until then happy spinning!. Mara"

Tamara reviewed: Mandala Painting - The Sacred Heart

"Anne's Mandala Painting courses are always fantastic. Anne gently and expertly leads you through the techniques for some simple geometry to create a framework for a painting during the afternoon. The days starts with an introduction and guided visualisation. Anne is friendly and knowledgeable and opens doors to an amazing art form. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for attending this course and for your review."

Tamara reviewed: Discovering Spinning on a Drop Spindle

"A fantastic course if you'd like to get started with spinning. Amy covered so much from different types of fleece, fleece preparation and a range of techniques for using drop spindles. The day was informal and friendly with great handouts and information provided. Thank you!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your positive review"

May reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"I absolutely LOVED the pinboard workshop with Lucy at the lovely Paddock Studio. She is clearly a very knowledgable and skilled tutor and as a beginner I felt in safe hands! The tools were excellent quality and even though the pinboards we made were relatively simple flat forms, it was really interesting to learn upholstery techniques and tips that could be applied to other projects. We had a beautiful selection of velvets and colours to choose from and I particularly liked that the materials were sustainable/recycled and that even the smallest offcuts were destined to be repurposed. I'm delighted with the pinboard I made and can't wait to put it up in my studio! Thanks Lucy for a wonderful afternoon x"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh May thank you for such a lovely review, you created a really beautiful pinboard, you have such a brilliant eye for colour composition, I'm envious! Really thrilled with the Linwood deadstock velvets, and yes always delighted to find a use for offcuts, because there really is no such thing as throwing away! Thank you for coming, it was such a fun, colourfilled afternoon! Best - Lucy x"

Gill reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"This is a brilliant day. Ann is encouraging, clear and extremely knowledgeable. I have made a lovely scarf with beautiful (extensive) choice of yarns. Highly recommend this full on, fabulous day. Ps I attended alone and met some wonderful people too - bonus "

Nick reviewed: Silversmithing Taster - Dedicated Tuition

"I had a great morning with Claire. Claire is a wonderful teacher with endless patience and great ability to get the point across clearly and gently. We made two silver rings, one beautifully shiny and simple, the other with additional markings and finish. Everyone I have shown is amazed that this could be learned in such a short amount of time and its testament to Claire's great teaching that is possible. Claire has a lovely light workshop with plenty of tools available. A really nice way to spend a Saturday morning. Thanks Claire."

Kasasagi Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so glad you had a good learning experience. You did brilliantly, and made some beautiful rings! Thank you again. "

louise shaw reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"I do courses like this quite frequently but this really has been my favourite. It’s such a wonderful course! Rare to find one in such an idyllic setting too. The pace of learning was great. Charlie is a fantastic facilitator. She took her time to explain everything and was the perfect host. We had a wonderful afternoon. I’d really recommend this course. What you leave with is a really gorgeous item too! Don’t hesitate- get it booked. "

Sam reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"So very glad I booked on this course. I learnt lots but most importantly enjoyed it very much. Not only that, but Rob made it so simple to achieve so much in a short time . Now I am sitting at home with some fabulous candles that I created! I highly recommend this course, if you are like me who did it on my own and felt really comfortable, or perfectly suited to coming with friends or family. I know what my friends and family will be getting as gifts from now on!!"

The Wax Studio responded:

"Hi Sam It was a pleasure to have you on the course - your enthusiasm was infectious! Hope your candle making at home goes well. All the best Rob"

Fionna reviewed: Exclusive One/One Jewellery Workshop For Two People

"This was a very belated 60th birthday treat but certainly worth waiting for. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. Jolene has created a wonderful studio full of all sorts of quirky interesting objects and all the required tools. She was an excellent and patient teacher and both Anna and I were delighted with the copper and silver bangles that we made. We were also treated to endless cups of tea and delicious home made brownies! I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to understand a little more about the possibilities of jewellery making. Many thanks Jolene. "

Lesley reviewed: Enchanted Forest Journal - Project Kit PLUS online workshop by Curiously Contrary

"My friend and I both purchased this kit and made it on Boxing Day. It was great fun and we had a lovely, messy time ! Everything we needed was included. Would recommend."

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

"What a wonderful day I’ve had learning about fused glass. Excellent tuition, with plenty of different types of glass to choose from. I can’t wait to see my finished pieces after firing. Would definitely recommend, and I’m looking forward to trying another course 🙂"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, I'm really glad you enjoyed your day. "

George Oliver reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"I had a silversmithing course with Kami today. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Kami is a great teacher who is clearly passionate about her work. She went through all the equipment and techniques I can use and even spent some extra time to make sure I could make my pendant. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to make some silver jewellery."

Mya Designs responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed it and hope you learnt some new techniques to add to your skills set for your next project. It's good to have the opportunity to explore metals, textures, tools and also how to be savvy with options. I love your final piece which has a nice sturdy weight but with the most delicate design on it, just needs to be polished depending which finish you desire. You already have great skills and I hope you'll continue making beautiful things. Take care Kami x"

Tess Neasmith reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Marina. I would recommend this experience. Marina welcomed us warmly and was patient and encouraging throughout. We loved the creative process. Thank you."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Tess for your lovely review. You were naturals on the wheel 😊 and I look forward to seeing you again soon Marina x"

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

"Lovely day learning basics of fused glass skills at a steady pace with great explanation and demonstration throughout. Lots of materials and equipment available and by the end of the day had produced a lot more pieces than I expected. Highly recommend, I will definitely book on more classes"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Mike Davies reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Sharon and Graham were the perfect teachers and provided concise tuition in selecting, cutting and grinding the glass, applying edging foil, soldering and finally polishing our two created ornaments. The location was warm and bright with plenty of room and we all came away with a feeling of accomplishment and pride with our finished pieces. I would definitely recommend this course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both and so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. It was a lovely group yesterday, everyone worked so hard and the results were amazing! Thank you for coming and hope to see you again. Karen"

Jo reviewed: Full day diorama building course for action figures/war gamers

"My son's had an amazing day doing the Diorama course. The teachers were lovely and they learnt a lot, would recommend 😀 "

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

"Excellent course. Martin is very knowledgeable and also very patient. The day was fabulous and the end result was some great pieces of fused glass work."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."