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Claire Steward reviewed: Silver jewellery making workshop for 2 people

"Myself and my friend really enjoyed our workshop yesterday. The studio is fantastic and we came away with some very professional looking rings. Julie was not phased by the slightly awkward design I wanted to make, and figured out how to do it perfectly! Lovely setting and worth every penny. Thank you Julie! (Lovely tea and cakes too!!)"

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Claire. Delighted you had a good time, so did I And your rings are gorgeous. Well done. Hope to see you again."

Elaine Conway reviewed: Mindful Messy Mandalas Workshop

"I had a lovely time, despite being late because of traffic. Carrie created a calm productive atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming. I was encouraged to experiment and thoroughly enjoyed all the work we did. Great to meet new people, interesting chat with each other. I will definitely do more of her courses and recommend them to friends. "

Crafts for Wellbeing responded:

"It was a pleasure to meet you, Elaine, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and experimenting with the materials and creating your beautiful mandala. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it. I hope to see you again soon."

Jenny reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Fabulous workshop. Instructions really clear, great quality willow. Jonny and Becky are great teachers and really friendly. Lovely setting. Would definitely recommend."

Esther Partridge-Warner reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"I booked the course for my daughter’s 21st and she said it was the best present ever (better than feeding penguins aged 11!!) We created 3 beautiful pieces of glass and we were taken step by step by the 3 talented master craftspeople leading the course. They were so knowledgeable, friendly and made us feel confident with molten glass! Highly recommended- thank you !"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Esther, our team are always pleased to hear that the course was enjoyed. Kind regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Colin reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Having watched Forged in Fire I really wanted to give it a go. These guys were amazing, they helped you through the whole process, with good advice and great banter so everyone left with a great looking knife. I highly recommend this day. "

Ellis reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"I had a great time learning the process of Raku firing. Richard was very knowledgeable and carefully explained everything to us, sharing as much detail as possible. It was exciting to glaze and decorate the pots provided and see how they came out of the kiln, and we had a lot of fun setting up the buckets for the reduction process. At first I was hesitant about the price of the course, but after seeing the preparation, materials, teaching and kiln-time offered, I think it was great value for money. I would definitely recommend to a friend. "

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you for the detailed review Ellis, it was a pleasure to see you here at Potterydayz. Glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt it was great value. I hope to see you again for another Raku adventure. "

Daniel reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"Wonderful day. I learned so much about the wood and the tools, and how not to lose a digit… I’ll definitely be using the skills I learnt. Magical setting in the gorgeous woods, too. Mark and Christina were very hospitable. "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Daniel, Thank you for joining us and glad to hear you got so much from the day. All the best MArk and Cristina"

Ria reviewed: Beginners Stained Glass Day With Panoramic Sea Views

"From the second we walked through the door to the second we left, we had such an incredible experience. Aveen is an amazing teacher, who took us at our own speed and didn't try to rush us at any point, she explained everything extremely clearly, and was more than happy to show us as many times as needed! Both myself and my mum were able to create beautiful pieces of Stained Glass art, the choice of glass was more than we could have hoped for! I would fully recommend this course it was fun, creative and well thought out. With a sweet treat and absolute beautiful settings. "

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

"Great experience, really enjoyed the lesson! "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Edith! It was lovely to meet you and I had a great time teaching you. Thank you. Regards James : )"

Allison Philbrick reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I attended Jo's abstract slate workshop. What a wonderful day. Jo and her husband were absolutely lovely. The day was very well organised and the workshop structure flowed easily and without any pressure. I can't wait to return for another creative experience and would definitely recommend. Absolutely lovely people, lovely setting and a very creative and relaxing experience. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Allison 😊 - so very happy you enjoyed the day so much. Isn't it fun rummaging through boxes of slate, glass etc to blend together in a piece of art! It would be great to see you back, jo xx"

Gail Jensen reviewed: Crochet Beginners - Tues Eve Holly Tree Inn

"A very patient and informative teacher thank you"

BeachBry Creations responded:

"Thank you for your review. It is really great to receive such positive feedback. "

Kath reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I have just made two Slate Mosaics with Jo at her workshop 9th June 23. I had a brilliant time and I am pleased with the two pieces I have made. There are plenty of materials to choose from and Jo gives the right artistic guidance in just finishing the piece off. It is well worth attending and is in lovely surroundings. Jo and her husband are very helpful . A lovely experience."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Kath! Your slate pieces were gorgeous and I hope are hanging in pride of place in your home (or garden!). So happy you enjoyed the experience, Jo xx"

Anne Rutter reviewed: Spoon Carving with Rosie Mockford

"Trying out a new skill in a relaxed, inclusive group and having something to show off at the end of the day. Rosie is a great teacher. Her explanations and demonstrations are clear, she keeps time well and is very inclusive and encouraging."

Paul Stollery reviewed: Spoon Carving with Rosie Mockford

"It was brilliant. The teacher was great, the hands on activity was brilliant. I *loved* the setting, too. A lot of the time, you get this sort of stuff being run out of a grey council building or something like that. This was like some sort of off grid paradise. I loved it."

Nicki H reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I had a wonderful day on the Slate Mosaic workshop in Jo’s beautiful studio; I learned so much! The day was relaxed, informative and fun. Jo is a great teacher and brings out the best in everyone. I have never done anything like this before but I am inspired to do much more. The setting is idyllic, with examples of Jo’s stunning artwork around the beautiful garden. I will definitely be back for more! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Nicki! The slate is so gorgeous to work with and I hope you are delighted with both your pieces which were lovely. If you have any problem sourcing the materials from the list I gave you, just give me a shout. Jo xx"

Martin Hann reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"I did a full day course with Colin, I had done a small amount of wood turning before but I found out that my technique was not quite right, with Colins help he has put me in the right direction. I made a goblet and a bowl so using a lot of different techniques. Colin has had many years of full time experience, he was easy to talk to and I found the whole day a delight. I would fully recommend anybody what ever level you are at to spend a day with Colin. "

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Many thanks for this review, Martin. If I can help in the future, please get in touch. Regards, Colin"

Gill Wheeler reviewed: Private or private group silversmithing make a copper rose workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"I had a great day with Sara and created a beautiful copper rose. She has a lovely way about her. She helps when needed but not too hands on, enough so that you can create a beautiful rose. No matter what your skills, with Sara's help, your rose will be lovely. Ps her garden and workshop is in a wonderful tranquil setting. Thank you Sara"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Hi Gill - that is such a lovely review - thanks so much for taking the time out to write me some reviews. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time and of course your lovely rose. You did so well with all the piercing and so accurate ....... what a gorgeous end result! Thanks again, I really enjoyed chatting to you. Sara"

Richard Rodway reviewed: Make a Welsh stick chair

"Well what can I say, other than my wonderful experience with Ben has left me in awe of his knowledge and calming influence. it has been inspirational in many ways. I have a fantastic journey into the world of green woodworking with a lovely chair and so many new skills that I have been inspired to dive head long into the green woodworking world. I have tweaked my chair already and have made my own saw horse and started on a couple of projects. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Such a lovely group of people to spend a week with in a wonderful woodland. "

Trish Hall reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Absolutely loved this course. Can’t stop telling everyone about it. It’s such an exciting way to create paintings. I love abstract art but have previously failed to produce anything even vaguely decent but this was another level. Tuition, venue, resources and the coffee were all great! I’d watched lots of acrylic pouring videos on line but they all failed to tell me what to actually do, resources to use, how to mix paint for pouring etc etc. Dina showed us three different methods, all of which were really easy with her very clear instruction. Highly recommend everyone to try this course. I came away buzzing!"

Julia reviewed: maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

"As others have noted, Andrew has a relaxed approach to instruction which does not mean he is not paying attention. He seems to have mastered the art of giving guidance but never hovering, so that you feel confident to proceed with your creation but can always call on him for help. He also has a nice sense of humour but never at your expense. I felt comfortable to work at my own pace and attempt whatever I desired. Mount Pleasant Gardens make a wonderful setting - I had lunch on day one nested in a kind of jungle paradise. Day two, I was too busy carving to eat! I loved the rhythm, the total absorption, and the physicality of removing stone to make a shape. I also recommend the tea and cakes at the little cafe in the gardens which was open on the first day. If not open, try the excellent coffee at the bike place down the road."

Jenny Stewart reviewed: Crafternoons - Creative Textiles

"I highly recommend Sally and her craft courses. She provides everything needed for the course as well as lovely cake and unlimited tea/coffee etc. Even if you are a beginner like me her tutoring is excellent and you will enjoy the experience of creating something meaningful in a beautiful and relaxing setting with a chance to meet people and chat. "

Mind-ful-craft responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely feedback. 😊"

Tessa reviewed: Quilting: Quilt-in-a-Day

"A very relaxing day spent achieving more than we could have imagined possible. Good pre course info meant I had all required materials and a little time to decide pattern in advance. Course not rushed breaks for coffee and cake. Good venue easy parking and plenty of room to sew."

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments Tessa. It was a pleasure teaching you and your daughter. I hope you will enjoy more quilting in the future. Jacqueline "

Kate reviewed: Woodturning taster

"My Dad and Brother did the taster yesterday and they mentioned how much they enjoyed the workshop. Chris allowed time to run over and they appreciated it so much. They couldn’t recommend this course enough. Absolutely amazing! Thank you!"

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Brilliant Kate Both Your Dad & brother produced a great piece of work , they should be proud of what they accomplished. Really glad they enjoyed the course. Chris "

Kerry reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"My friend and I did the Raku day and it was an amazing experience - I would totally recommend it!"

Potterydayz responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to put up the review Kerry, I'm glad you both enjoyed the day. I hope to see you both again at a later date. "

Monica reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"I really enjoyed my silver clay course. Claire was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. I returned home proud of the items that I had made and full of enthusiasm for trying projects of my own at home, with the confidence to do so. Thank you Claire."

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!"