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George reviewed: Beginner AND Intermediate Woodworking Full Day Course - Saturdays

"What an excellent day! Ray and Bob were great hosts and taught me really useful skills and techniques. I was surprised how much we got through, and can’t wait to try the various joints on some home projects. I even instantly purchased an old mortise gauge as soon as I returned home. I will definitely return for another session in the future and try to support the wonderful charity. "

Janette Atkins reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"Brilliant day, loved it from the first minute. Amanda was an excellent teacher and great company too. I will be back! 😃"

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you Janette, I thoroughly enjoyed my day with you and watching how your beautiful weaving developed. Hope to see you again soon!"

Clare reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Saturdays

"Really enjoyed this class! Bryony was able to explain and demonstrate to me what I couldn’t understand from my beginners book. With just 3 in our class we were each able to have one to one tuition to set us on our crocheting journey. Would highly recommend Bryony for her knowledge and friendliness and will definitely be booking another course. Thank you 😊 "

John & Ruairidh reviewed: Wood turning - 2 hour taster session

"My son Ruairidh and I had a fantastic time yesterday with Anna. She was very patient with us both. I can honestly say “it was absolutely super fun” I want to get my own lathe now!! The two hours flew past and I would say my finished project made me smile!! Thanks Anna."

Anna L Nichols Furniture responded:

"Great to meet you both yesterday. Good luck with future wood turning projects "

Lesley Dike reviewed: Pottery throw down

"Great morning. Full explanation with demonstration. All of us expertly guided. A miracle that we all managed to make a pot or a bowl. Thanks so much, Rachel "

George Brooks reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Really enjoyed the knife forging course. Andy was really helpful and great at teaching us, lots of patience. Would highly recommend the course! "

Vicky Bower reviewed: An Introduction to Sea Glass and Wire Wrapping

"Had this course gifted to me at Christmas by my wife. A very informal and relaxed welcome into Rebecca’s home, with calming waves lapping against the shore on the telly and specimens of sea glass work laid out. The ambiance was perfect. Rebecca was very knowledgeable and it’s clear to see that she has such a passion for her craft. There is a lot more to sea glass than I originally thought. With the help of Rebecca’s guidance I came away with a few lovely pieces of work. I found the whole experience calming, relaxing and enlightening. Would definitely recommend this course."

The Sea Glass Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to host you. I’m so glad you got so much out of it. As you appreciated, sea glass is my passion and I love telling people about it. "

Catherine reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"We had an absolutely fantastic day on Denny's beginner's workshop. Everything was perfectly organised and we had so much fun creating our 2 pieces with Denny's help and kind encouragement. We were both very impressed and proud with how much we were able to achieve despite being complete beginners. The day was made even better by the delicious homemade cakes and the presence of lovely Daisy the dog! Thank you so much Denny, we had a really wonderful day."

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Hi Catherine Thank you so much for your lovely review - I’m glad you and your Mum enjoyed the day and were happy with your mosaics. I very much enjoyed meeting you two too and hope to see you again here or over your way. Best wishes Denny"

Janet reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"Wow, what a fabulous day I had with Ali in her most beautiful garden room. It was like walking into Aladdin cave. The materials we had to use were wonderful. I was a total beginner and Ali made sure I enjoyed my day and I felt like an expert when I left. The amount of knowledge Ali has is amazing. I loved the whole day and hope to return in the spring. It was a very special day that I will remember for ever and it has given me a boost at this time of year. P.s the homemade cake and flapjack 👍 proper job. "

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"I am so pleased you enjoyed your day. Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes Ali"

Catherine Brennan reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A wonderful introduction to Lino cutting! Judith is incredibly helpful and good at explaining all stages of the process. I am not particularly artistic or amazing at drawing, but I loved the prints I made! Thank you for a fantastic course! "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Catherine, your prints were beautiful and really well executed! A pleasure to spend the day with you."

Sam reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"Excellent course, Ali was very responsive to messages and was a great teacher, loved making my turtle! "

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Sam. It was a lovely fun class today and your turtle is fabulous. Give it a good clean up tommorow and please send me a photo on my Facebook page. Lovely to meet you and hope I may see you again some day. Regards Ali "

Graham Short reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"I was given a course day as a present from my daughter, the course from start to finish was excellent, well presented and explained with plenty of material to choose from. I have come away with lots of ideas ."

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you Graham - I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop and found the day useful. After hearing about and seeing photos of your lovely work I did wonder! Hopefully see you again here or in Tiverton. Best wishes - Denny"

Nabeel reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"This was my first time polishing and shaping a gem. James was an amazing teacher. He's patient, friendly and full of great wisdom. "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Nabeel. It was great to meet you, I had a lot of fun in our class. Hopefully see you again soon. Regards James : ) "

Jan reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A really good workshop today. Judith was an extremely suppotive, patient and knowledgeable teacher, which took out the stress of learning this very satisfying yet risky process as a complete beginner! Very pleased to be able to go home with satisfying results, despite no previous experience. I will be continuing with lino-printing following the workshop today, Thank you very much."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Jan, it was a privilege to help you create your lovely and very personal prints, and I'm thrilled the day has inspired you to continue printing."

Greg reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire (1 Day)

"Jo @ the Boho Shed taught a great course in Home DIY, she is a very knowledgeable and compassionate person who has given me the confidence to crack on with my long list of jobs. I have already put up a pendant light with my new skills. Thank you so much! Great workshop and highly recommend it to all."

The Boho Shed responded:

"That’s fantastic Greg, I’m delighted you’re already using your newly learned skills. It was great to teach my first all men group. I’m sure all your wives/partners will be delighted! Thank you for your very kind review. 🙏"

Mitch reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Brilliant day - well structured, fabulous teaching and supportive classmates. The class size of 8 was perfect - it allowed for us all to work at our own pace and learn from each other as well as Judith. I left inspired and organised to continue creating more. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you for contributing to such a great day, embracing the techniques and being experimental with colour combinations. Fab prints!"

Alice reviewed: Glass Fusing Fun Workshop

"My partner, my mum and I had a wonderful half-day session with Penny! We'd never done glass fusing before so weren't sure what to expect but Penny was very helpful and reassuring. We made some fabulous things during the session and Penny kept just the right balance between helping us come up with ideas and supporting our own creativity. Have just brought our creations home and I'm looking forward to putting them up in the house somewhere to admire... :) Would highly recommend giving this a go!"

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. You were all very talented and creative, learning the skills very fast indeed. It was delightful working with you. Thank you"

Harry Connell reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Thank you Tony for an excellent day. Great tuition, guidance and patience and your level of skill clear. I would highly recommend this craft welding course. I must also say that the communication leading up to the day was fantastic ."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Harry for a wonderful review. It was a pleasure spending time with a really nice young man..You are a natural and someone who could possibly make a good career as a welder if you decided that was the career path you wanted . I wish you good luck in the future and if I can be of any assistance please feel free to get in touch. Regards Tony "

Lindsay Simpkins reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Clare’s class was quite small so she was able to be hands on for helping everyone and giving them tips on how to get a professional finish. She clearly explained the process one step at a time so she didn’t overload you with information at the start. It was a fun way to spend a couple of hours and I was thrilled and very surprised at how well my lampshade turned out. Would highly recommend her as a tutor. 😊"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic, such a gorgeous fabric choice."

Fiona reviewed: Whittling Beginner Workshop

"This was a thoroughly enjoyable day, very relaxing, calming and absorbing, with friendly people, ranging from complete beginners to those with some experience. Pete and Jacqui provided very clear instruction and guidance in different ways to work with the knife and wood, for different cuts and shapes of the items we carved. They were quick to spot when any of us weren't holding the knife or wood in the safest way, even while they were helping another person. Jacqui was so helpful in offering advice and starting me off on a little personal project I plan to continue with. I've already put my coffee bag 'closer' to use; my husband has called it The Beak as it resembles a pelican's beak!"

Phil Kramarczyk reviewed: Introduction to leaded stained glass

"Spent a really informative day with Gen learning the art of making a leaded stained glass unit. Gen is such a good tutor and the friendly atmosphere makes for a most enjoyable experience. Lovely lunch included with the lesson. I can highly recommend this course."

Wicked Gen Crafts responded:

"I had a lovely day with you all and your finished piece was lovely. I hope you have had a great time exploring Halifax during the rest of your stay."

Jasvindar reviewed: Epoxy Resin Flower Masterclass

"This is a lovely way to spend free time. I went on my own and found a welcoming host/ teacher in Richard. He provides a well-prepared, informal and friendly workshop. He's patient and kind and you can tell he loves what he does. It was also a really nice way to meet new people; we had a giggle! I really enjoyed the crafting itself and can't wait to receive my coasters. I learned something new and now want to learn more! I'll definitely be back. "

Cathy reviewed: Wire Wrapping Jewellery Course (Merseyside)

"I had a very enjoyable morning making some wire jewellery and some ideas on how to create an individual piece. A very knowledgeable teacher."

Rebecca Anderson reviewed: Introduction to Botanical Relief Workshop

"I bought this course for my mother as a confidence and wellness boost - she has always been very crafty but tends to not put herself out there. Janet was excellent - encouraging, very knowledgeable and took pains to understand what my Mum could get out of the workshop. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxed, with Janet keeping to my Mum’s speed and comfort level whilst also supporting her to produce something she could be proud of. Janet’s wealth of knowledge within the specialism is obvious and it is clear to see how she adapts her course for the customer and their needs. Thank you!"

Step in the Picture responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review Rebecca. It was wonderful to spend the morning with your Mum, and the cast she created was really beautiful. I am glad to hear your Mum felt comfortable and enjoyed the workshop. It was a real pleasure to teach her the craft."

Caroline Pryer reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Two daughters-in-law came with me for a pre-Christmas girlie workshop and had a great time. We all made knives from a wee craft knife to a forest crafting knife for gardening. Lots of 'hard' learning but so very enjoyable amid the forge, fire craft, plunging in oil, toughening steel, sanding, power drilling, buffing and sharpening. Very proud of our achievements and so intensely grateful to Alex for his superb teaching skills, leadership, patience, understanding and downright superbness. A very exciting day and thrilled to have learned something so new!"