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Mark Cartwright reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"Absolutely first class course. Bill is a great teacher who is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and patient. He has a passion and expertise which comes from many years of working in the trade. I couldn't recommend him more highly - Bill is a true craftsman ! "

Bespoke Leather responded:

"Thanks Mark, it was a real pleasure. Hope to see you sometime soon. Cheers Bill"

Andy reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was utterly compelling and we were really pleased with the results. The methods taught were expertly demonstrated, and there was guidance available throughout. The cakes were great too. Highly recommended."

Eileen reviewed: Daytime glass fusing workshop with Paula Andrews

"I had a really enjoyable morning. Paula was an excellent tutor and the course is good value for money. Paula helped me to create 3 pieces for firing. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out."

Paula Andrews responded:

"Thank you Eileen."

Emma B reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"What a great way to spend a day. Ali is a very supportive teacher and provides a welcoming atmosphere. Having a small group size of 4 is just right for everyone to have the help they need especially as we were all beginners. Plenty of tea/coffee and cake and also lots of laughter! I was very pleased with my mosaic mirror and had a wonderful time sifting through the bits of china. Thanks for a lovely day."

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"I am so glad you enjoyed your day and yes we laughed lots. You made a fabulous mirror that you should be very proud of. Hope the journey home went well for you. With best regards Ali x P.s. hope to see you again with your brother 🤗 "

Sandra and Margaret reviewed: Japanese style chopping boards workshop - Marlborough

"My sister and I have just had such a wonderful experience making a Japanese Chopping Board, at The old farm workshop near Marlborough with Pete and Jacqui. Such an amazing couple, so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They are so keen to share their experiences of how they managed to successfully make the business what it is today. Such dedication. We are so pleased we met you both. Thank you."

Lydia Hunter reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I have had 1 session so far with Martin and it was excellent! He is a great teacher, he has knowledge on all glass types and uses. He is calm and has lots of patience. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Fiona reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"I have never done mosaics before but was made to feel very welcome & relaxed in the group. Coralie explained all the techniques required to produce a mosaic piece & was always on hand with advice & suggestions if I needed it as well as supplying us with cups of tea & biscuits! A thoroughly enjoyable day & one which I definitely want to repeat! "

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"That’s so lovely of you to say Fiona. It was a lovely day for me too! Wonderful creations completed in a day. See you again sometime x"

Amanda reviewed: Resin Art Course

"The course was very informative and thorough. I would definitely recommend Maria. We had a very enjoyable morning. "

Maria’s Artistry responded:

"Hi Amanda, thank you so much for your review I really appreciate it. Maria"

Isabel Beamish reviewed: 3D sheep needle felting

"Really lovely course - beautiful location and Lisa was amazing. So lovely to hear all about the sheep while we use their wool, and a great craft to learn! Lisa sells felting starter kits after the workshop too which are really great value and mean you can carry on felting as soon as you leave! Great day out, would highly recommend. "

JulieB reviewed: Upcycling workshop - Introduction to furniture upcycling

"I had an absolutely amazing time on this workshop. Amy was so lovely and very very talented, she was a great facilitator and guided me through all the different steps in the process as well as answering all of my many questions! I found furniture upcycling great fun and very therapeutic and it’s now something I certainly intend to take forward. I feel I now have the foundation of skills and knowledge to be able to begin to develop my own upcycling interest. Thanks Amy x"

Pinkyswifts responded:

"So glad you enjoyed the day Julie, you did such a fantastic job of your table! I love sharing all things upcycling and can't wait to see your next project, :) "

Chloe reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"What a lovely day and what a lovely lady! I booked this workshop for my mum's 60th to try something new and we both had a fab time. It was really rewarding and we both came away feeling very inspired to go and create more. Thank you, Di, for your warmth and wisdom and excellent biscuit selection ❤️"

Art on the Edge responded:

"Thank you Chloe and Carol. I had a fabbo day too. Its always interesting for me when a student wants to make something different and special. Hope they arrived home OK. Di x"

Jane reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I had the best day making my hare sculpture. I was a little nervous that I didn't have the creative flair necessary. But all worries were unfounded. Jo is just lovely. the workshop is bright and warm with plenty of space, the guidance is clear and the day perfectly paced. Can't believe we all transformed those skinny pieces of wire into garden hares. Very satisfying and thoroughly recommended."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane - I'm always amazed at the range of shapes at the end of a workshop, particularly as everyone starts with the same wire armature! Thank you for mentioning the good workshop pace. I'm always tweaking bits! Jo x"

Helen Brundish reviewed: Fused Glass Workshops

"The course was fantastic, I learnt so much and am looking forward to doing it again."

Lady of Glass responded:

"Thank you Helen,it was lovely working with you look forward to seeing you again Elaine"

Rich reviewed: Spoon Carving - Slojd Workshop

"I did this course with Max on Saturday. It was brilliant. Really good fun. Max is a great teacher and very knowledgeable. The day was well structured, the environment is great (like sitting in a forest but whilst actually in an urban garden!) and we got lunch cooked up on the fire pit. As someone with zero creative ability, I came out having hand carved a wooden spoon that I can actually use! Max was really attentive and walked around helping everyone during the course. We were in really good hands all the way through. Recommend to anyone who wants to learn a new skill, would also be pretty good for corporates as a team building activity. It's really collaborative and nice as a group activity"

Sam reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"This course is great, I've been five times now! Felix and Izzy were excellent teachers, giving enough instruction to feel confident in using all the tools and then enough space to make mistakes and learn, and still end up with something you're happy with at the end of the day. It is a friendly environment, a really good way to experience something totally different to the day to day job."

WTF Workshops responded:

"Hi Sam, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed the course and that you were able to take home a project you were happy with! "

Erin Haycoxk reviewed: Marvellous Mosaic one day workshop

"Wonderful day by all, Lindsay was so friendly and welcoming… there was a large choice of things we could of made, everything was explained and Lindsay was around for help and guidance if needed, would highly recommend this craft day for all ages."

Lindsey Kennedy Portfolio responded:

"Thank you so much Erin. I am very glad that you really enjoyed the workshop and got to spend a creative day with your Mum! It was lovely to meet you both. Best wishes, Lindsey"

Lasma reviewed: Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

"Julie is very welcoming and understanding. I made a lovely necklace pendant. We composed my idea and her knowledge "how to" to make it. It was a great day spent learning and making. She's very knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to work with her. "

Jo reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Thoroughly enjoyed the glass blowing experience. It was enjoyable working with the glass and seeing the process of creating a bauble. Our instructor was really helpful and patient allowing us to create while guiding us through the development of our bauble. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review for us Jo. So pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at our studio. Regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

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

"Thank you Paul for a brilliant course. It was well paced and your wealth of knowledge of the subject made it really interesting and helped us understand why we were carrying out the various stages. It was great to be able to make something to take away in such a short time. It was made even more enjoyable by meeting Sam, Sara and Karen... thanks for the cake, etc. Karen, great to meet you all! I would recommend this course to anybody looking to develop a new skill/hobby or just as a one-off getaway, there was something therapeutic about going through the various stages and seeing the final result evolve."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Elliott, that is much appreciated - and a helluva lively two days what?. Thanks also for your company and all the fascinating details as regards drone flying. I’m hoping we can meet again before long. Best wishes Paul"

Jenna C reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Wednesdays

"I enjoyed the course, a small friendly class. Bryony was very helpful and patient. I shall be practicing at home before going on to the next stage. Thank you!!! Xx "

Diane Longuehaye reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"A lovely course. Teacher was very knowledgeable and nothing was too much. She answered all our questions and was very helpful every stage of the journey. I produced to my amazement a beautiful unique and stylish ring. Tea and scones were delicious. Wear warm clothing, was a bit chilly as a very cold day and in a church hall. Highly recommend "

Alex reviewed: Spoon Carving - Slojd Workshop

"I had a great experience with this workshop. The whole process is very satisfying, starting from a log to then carving your own spoon out of it. I would totally do it again to improve my skills. Max is an excellent instructor, he is there throughout the whole process making sure we are progressing and giving tips and advices. He is great to incentive as well, especially when your spoon doesn’t look like a spoon :D I had a lot of questions, and he helped me to improve my carving technique as well as drawing schematics to support the process. I didn’t know what to expect and I found carving is very fun and relaxing. The hours passed by quickly and the feeling of making your own spoon at the end is very nice. This course is a skill for life. "

Celi reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"This was my first time silevrsmithing of any kind. Sarah was very patient and accommodating during the session. I will definitely be back for another course. Thank you Sarah 😊 "

Craig Walker reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Had a fantastic day with Bill. He’s a brilliant instructor with knowledge and experience aplenty. We spent the day making a pepper mill, my first ever turning project, and I’m so pleased with the outcome. Thank you so much Bill for a very memorable experience. "

Jennifer Cawood reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"A brilliant introduction into the amazing world of wet felting. Extremely well organised and delivered. Thoroughly enjoyable and Emma a great tutor."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed it. 😊"