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Lesley Sparks reviewed: Weave an alpaca scarf in a day

"Fabulous day. Caroline was a great host. Everything was explained so that we not only left with a completed scarf but with weaving knowledge that may prove essential in the future. Meeting the alpacas in their surroundings and seeing the mill at work was very interesting. All in all a very enjoyable experience "

Clivewood Alpacas responded:

"Lesley Was lovely to have you here and your scarf was beautiful. Caroline "

Diane reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"Brilliant course with a lovely lady. Everything explained in detail and good to use the tools in a safe environment rather than struggling on your own. I now have the confidence to tackle those small jobs around the house and garden. Great tips from others on the course helped to make it a great day. Thanks to Jo's Mum for baking cakes too!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased the course has increased your confidence Diane and I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely review and I will pass your kind comments about Mum's cakes to her. x"

Joe reviewed: Turn a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe

"Steve is a great bloke, so knowledgeable and passionate and also so good at sharing that knowledge and passion making it very accessible for all. I had a great learning to turn for the first time, and left with a bowl I will cherish (and use) for many years to come! Thanks Steve 👍 "

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

"Thanks Joe, it was great turning with you, and I am so glad you enjoyed the day. The craft has a way of drawing people into its spell as they connect with the material and the tools over the day."

Karen Wright reviewed: Glass Fusion - Wave or Curve Workshop

"What a joy it is to study glass fusion with Sally! The course is a mixture of glass cutting technique and encouragement to develop one’s own individual interpretation. The relaxed atmosphere within the class is a testament to Sally’s calm and encouraging manner. The like minded group members were good company. I am looking forward to seeing my finished fired pieces."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your feedback onto Sally. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Alexa reviewed: Copper Wreath Making Course - Embossing Metal

"Thank you Helen for the copper wreath workshop last week. I found it very relaxing and therapeutic and the time flew by! I love the colours produced by burnishing the metal sheets and the embossing was such an easy process to follow. I hope to join more of your workshops in the future. "

Rosie reviewed: Full day private jewellery tuition for 1-4 people

"What an amazing day my best friend and I had. We made a spinner ring, ring band and earrings which were beautiful and very unique. Sam was the best teacher you could wish for- so patient, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. I can’t recommend this enough and I will definitely be doing it again. Thank you. "

Wendy reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Really enjoyed this 2 day course. Paul was really friendly, helpful and informative and we all ended up with a lovely stained glass piece that we had made to take home. Would thoroughly recommend the course."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Wendy, it was lovely to meet you both. All the best Paul :•)"

Heather Robinson reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I had a Fab day yesterday, Simon and Louise were very welcoming. I enjoyed my wood turning experience, Simon was very patient and has given me the confidence to try using my lathe again. Plenty of tea and biscuits and a yummy lunch made the day even better. Thank you for all the knowledge you passed on, much appreciated. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Heather, So glad you enjoyed the day. Do get in touch if you need further advice or would like to attend my sharpening course. Simon"

Hayley reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"Really enjoyed this mosaic course, was such a lovely space to learn. And so much craft stuff to choose from. Will definitely go back again. Ps The rainbow cake was lovely 🥰 ❤️. "

jerome mccann reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"Really excellent, particularly for those like me who had really zero skills with DIY. Skill level up 100%. Confidence up 100%. Jo is a very relaxed tutor and made us all feel at our ease. Would be great to have an intermediate and advanced DIY course. More men should do this course and not leave it all to partners as I did. Not anymore! Will look to do another of the available courses."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow! That’s fantastic feedback Jerome, thank you so much! 🙏 It was brilliant to see a couple of men there and yes I agree, us women have enough to do! 😬 Many thanks again."

Marian Hinton reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A really lovely session which gave us the basic tools to encourage our creativity. Interesting way of weaving, and nice venue. "

Frances reviewed: Beginners Lino Print Workshop

"Had a brilliant morning with Cat, it was so much fun and absorbing/relaxing. I really liked how you can get a beautiful finished product relatively quickly."

CatKing Artwork responded:

"Thanks for your company ! I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop and hope you're inspired to do more printing ! Cat x"

Callie reviewed: Half Day Taster Stained Glass Workshop - for 121, 2 or 3 (friends)

"Me and Dan had an absolutely fantastic time at the workshop, thank you so much Ruth! You were extremely patient, funny and made us feel very relaxed and welcome for the whole time we were there. We both learnt so much and are so pleased with the end result of our Tulips! We cannot stop talking about how much fun we had and how much of a lovely teacher you were! Highly recommend this course for anyone interested in stained glass and wanting to be taught by someone who is calm, informative and extremely talented! Thank you again :)"

Blue Skies Glass Studio responded:

"Hi Callie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure to have met you both and to see your wonderful creations come to life! Thanks again Ruth"

dean reviewed: Fluid art - acrylic pouring

"Great fun course. Very informative and easy to follow guidance."

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Dean it was great to meet you and learn about all your other creative activities"

Fiona Matthewson reviewed: Copper Wreath Making Course - Embossing Metal

"A lovely, creative way to spend a rainy Saturday. A wide range of beautiful outcomes were created by the participants of the friendly group with help & guidance from Helen. The course was well resourced & the group size was just right. "

Mary reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We had a wonderful day in Jonathan's silver workshop. In the morning we learnt numerous techniques, working with copper, and in the afternoon we made pieces of our choice in silver. Jonathan is an excellent teacher, and we came away with earrings that we are proud to wear. Highly recommended."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Mary and Marion. Your kind review made my day, but working with you in the class, seeing you develop your skills and making your beautiful earrings, was even more rewarding. Well done with your silversmithing, thank you for travelling so far - and also your very kind words! Jonathan"

Charlotte Nell reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Full Day Beginners Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Suzanne is incredibly talented, patient, and accommodating and I had a smile on my face the whole day (apart from when I was concentrating). Her studio is wonderful, packed full of equipment and she is very generous in sharing her skills and supplies. This course is excellent value for money and I highly recommend it. I will certainly be doing another one at some point. "

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much Charlotte for taking the time to write such a lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed your workshop. Suzanne "

Dawn Malone reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"Fantastic course with a lovely lady, lots of great information for getting on with household jobs, you will come away confident in your own abilities and raring to you 👍"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Aww Dawn, you were brilliant on the course. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and got so much out of it. Thank you for your lovely review. 🙏💕"

Shannon reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"The course was really enjoyable, with the right balance of challenge and support. The ratio of trainers to learners was excellent, and there was always someone to help so learners weren't stuck waiting for guidance or input. I learned a lot and the stool itself turned out well, thanks to the guidance of the facilitators. I'd definitely do this again! I was put at ease by the facilitators around the tasks and skills in general but the timing did end up slightly tight as the day continued. It could easily be a two-day course with more from-scratch work. However, the facilitators had done well to prepare materials ahead of time to balance the need to keep to time while also ensuring there was an opportunity for attendees to try our hands at each stage of the construction process. They were also happy to let us have a degree of choice of how much they helped us (timings allowing). The cafe on site had a good selection of drinks, snacks, and light meals suiting a range of dietary needs. The loos were clean, indoors, and easy to access from the crafting area. A small note that the gate to the drive serving the centre and car park was locked sometime between 16:10 and 17:00. This meant my lift wasn't able to get in and there's also a risk of getting locked in the car park unless leaving immediately after the course ends, as happened to a dog walker!"

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Hello Shannon, thank you for your review. Much appreciated. The gate is always locked around 4 every night-and there are clear sign post to that effect ,but all our course tutors have keys to the gate and course attendees are fine to get out at whatever time the course finishes. I’m sorry if your tutor didn’t make you aware of that. Kind regards, Rachel"

Jane Holt reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"very enjoyable "

Laura Pilkington reviewed: Axe making course

"My husband and father-in-law thoroughly enjoyed this axe making course together. Perfect for a father/son bonding activity. Tempted to book them onto the knife making course as their next treat :) Thanks Andy for giving them an opportunity to make fantastic memories! "

Theresa. reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners - West Sussex

"I really enjoyed my mosaics class. I made a clock and had lots of help and advice. I am very pleased with how it turned out and would go back to do more classes. Crafting in a relaxed environment, listening to music was perfect, thank you."

Mike reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This course is excellent, as are Graham, David and Declan. You start with a plain lump of metal and through a process of heating, bashing, shaping, grinding, hardening and sharpening you end up with a knife which is not only functional but attractive to look at as well. It is hugely rewarding and gives a feeling of pride in what you have achieved."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Great that you enjoyed your time with us and it feels fantastic to us that you were so richly rewarded"

Bernie reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"As a complete novice I had a lot of fun. Nadine was very supportive."

Nadine Mahoney responded:

"Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, so glad to know you enjoyed the class. "

Elise reviewed: Shamanic Drum Making Workshop

"I really enjoyed the shamanic drum workshop, met some lovely people. It was well led, fun and nourishing. Thank you! "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you Elise, it was really good to meet you too. We're delighted that you enjoyed the course and look forward to you visiting again very soon. Mara"