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

"Really fantastic day with Jo and Andy. Wasn’t sure how well I’d get on with making my hare but with Jo’s patient guidance and clear explanation, I ended up with a sculpture I’m really proud of! Jo doesn’t stint on materials and generously provided a little touch-up kit to bring home, which was fab. I’d thoroughly recommend the course and am planning on coming back with other friends soon! Thanks Jo - I loved it!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sarah - a very enjoyable workshop and I'm so pleased you loved making your fabulous hare sculpture. I always hope people do not need the touch-up kit - but it's there just in case! Looking forward to seeing you again in the future, Jo x"

Tracey Young reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"I spent a day with Louise doing pottery . It was an absolutely fabulous day, so easy to talk to and so informative . It’s really important to feel at ease, and that’s exactly how Louise made me feel, Thank you for a wonderful day . Highly recommend this to beginners like myself. I enjoyed it so much I’m going on the Denny Abbey group pottery day . Tracey Y"

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

"I'm really pleased you enjoyed your ceramics session Tracey. It was lovely to see you again and you should feel very proud of your creations :-). You were great company and we managed to put the world to rights too ;-)."

Mark Gregory reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"We had a great day at The Bearded Pig forge. Spike is an excellent tutor, he kept us entertained with his knowledge and stories. Highly recommended experience, thanks Spike"

SCant reviewed: Copper Foil Technique Stained Glass

"Completed copper foil stain glass with Amanda. Very warm and welcoming. I made 3 pieces of glass for hanging. Learnt so much, top tips and was taught at my pace. Lovely lunch. thank you"

Dragonfly Glass Art responded:

"Pleasure to teach you Sue!!!! Glad you had a good day and look forward to hearing back from you with what you make in the future 😀 "

Becca, David, Charlie and Dave reviewed: Mosaic stepping stone workshop (PM)

"We had a great afternoon making mosaic stepping stones with Chrissy. Glad to see she offers other crafts as well. We will be back! "

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"I'm so glad you had an enjoyable afternoon and looking forward to seeing you all again soon. "

Anne Betteridge reviewed: Polytunnel grow your own: productive, organic, year round food growing

"Loved the course and learned lots about what I can grow in my polytunnel. Kim was really keen to make sure each of the attendees had their questions answered and she carefully tailored the day to suit us all. She packed a lot in and wanted to make sure that we found growing our own produce as efficient and as fun as possible. I will go on from here with renewed vigour but much less overwhelm! (She was also kind enough to make sure my dietary restrictions were dealt with.)"

Green Rocket Courses responded:

"Thank you Anne. That is great to hear you so enjoyed. It was lovely to meet. xx Kim "

Elaine reviewed: Free introductory tutorial 'Intuitive Oil Painting' for beginners

"Really enjoyed watching this tutorial. I have been putting off using my oils lately, but David really inspired me to dive in, get painting and have a go, without the fear of getting it wrong. He gave very useful advice about composition and oil mediums to use. "

The Old Kennels responded:

"That’s lovely to hear! So pleased you enjoyed the course :) "

Kath S reviewed: Willow Weaving – Small Irish Potato Scib

"i really enjoyed this course which was a birthday present. it was full-on and quite tiring but pleasantly so/ The tutor was great, really pleasant and helpful. She made sure we all left with a completed basket, mine turned out better than I expected and I'm very proud of it. A really good day in lovely surroundings, thank you."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your review Kath. We are delighted that you enjoyed your day and went away with a wonderful basket to be proud of. Hope to see you again soon. Mara "

Will reviewed: Introduction to Woodwork - Make a Chopping Board

"I was given the opportunity to join this course as a birthday present and had such a lovely evening. Informative, interesting and learnt quite a bit, refreshing long since passed knowledge. The course has the bonus of a great product to take home and be proud of. Definitely recommend. "

Ash & Co. Workshops responded:

"Hi Will, Thank you for your lovely feedback and so pleased you enjoyed the course :-) All the best, Jonty"

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

"Jo is amazing tutor (and I say that as an ex trainer myself!!). She is warm, friendly, informative and helpful. The studio is bright and airy and set in her lovely garden. She really does think of everything - even take home packs with information so you don't need to worry about taking notes on the day and can concentrate on 'hands-on' enjoyment. I had no experience of this craft and did not expect to achieve much - mainly booked for the fun and interest - but came away with a lovely hare that I am very proud of (and surprised by!). Lots of help and refreshments during the day and even two lovely cuddly dogs if you feel inclined to fuss furry friends! We can't wait to go back and take friends and family to future courses. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Anne - I very much appreciate your heart warming words about how I run the workshop. It's a pleasure having 'work' that brings enjoyment to others and is also such fun for myself. Looking forward to seeing you and your friends & family back in the studio. Jo xx"

Paveen reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Really enjoyed the workshop and felt it was good value. Welcoming environment and good instruction and support. Cakes were delish! Can’t wait for the canvasses to dry. Feel enthused to do more arty workshops. Paint pouring is easier than you think with great results! "

Dani reviewed: Make your own pleated lampshade

"Absolutely loved this course. Jeannie is so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. I feel like I’ve come away with not only a beautiful lampshade but also a great new skill. "

Hamilton and Hodson responded:

"Thanks so much Dani! We really enjoyed hosting the course and seeing people become enthused too! I will pass on your comments to Jeannie. Hope to see you again on another course.... Nicky"

Jayne Hawdon reviewed: Sea Glass Picture Workshop

"Had such a lovely morning with Rebecca doing the sea glass pictures. This was a gift for Mother’s Day and my mum loved it too. Rebecca’s story and journey is inspiring and we loved learning all about sea glass generally and where to find it. Would thoroughly recommend this for anyone of any age 😊"

Deirdre Tahany reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A wonderful workshop with an inspirational artist. It was an awful day and we got a little lost. I rang Imogen who stood outside in the wind and rain directing us to The Old Forge. Her studio, in sharp contrast, was warm and cosy. Inspirational textile landscapes and still life compositions covered the walls. I am an indecisive ditherer which can be infuriating however Imogen remained positive and encouraging throughout. The day flew by and although my textile landscape is not finished, thanks to Imogen, I have a selection of fabrics and a clear vision. A 2 day workshop would have been wonderful! Completely forgot to mention the delicious Victoria Sandwich cake that Imogen baked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for that lovely review! The studio is always cosier in bad weather! I am really pleased you enjoyed the day and feel sure that you have the necessary skills to develop and continue your own work and to have a lot of fun hunting out fabrics in charity shops! I would love to see your finished piece- almost there but the final tweaks are always the most exciting to make. Thank you again for coming so far and making the day so enjoyable."

Michelle and Paul reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We had a fantastic day learning the basics of pottery. Marina was very patient and helpful, especially when things went a bit wonky! Would thoroughly recommend the full day course, it has inspired us and we will hopefully do another course in the future. We look forward to seeing our finished bowls in a few weeks time. Thank you Marina."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Michelle and Paul. You both did so well. The wonki one is unique 😉! All the best Marina x"

Lizzie Ward reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Hmmm! What a treat to step out of a fast-paced life and into an oasis of creative calm with Judith at her kitchen-studio. Judith welcomed me into her home as an old friend and by the end of our Lino cutting day I felt as though I'd achieved something rather beautiful and enjoyed sparky conversation with the other participants on the course. I feel equipped with new tips and skills to have a go doing more at home and would definitely love to do another course with Judith. A great way to 'escape' without having to go far. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you for contributing to such a fun and buzzy day Lizzie. Your beautiful prints, and the ideas behind them, let us all escape momentarily to another place!"

George reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"I attended Andy's course with my Dad as a joint Christmas present. We were (are?) both complete beginners, and Andy did a wonderful job of building up our understanding of wood turning from scratch. Andy takes you through the importance of sharpening your tools correctly, introduces the core techniques of spindle turning, and after lunch moves onto turning a bowl. In each section of the course he carefully explains the fundamentals of what you should be doing, and is always on hand to step in when you go off course (... often, in our case). If you want a comprehensive introduction to woodturning, this is the course for you - be ready to receive alot of information in a short space of time! Thank you Andy (and Mary and Angus) for giving us a memorable day out and proving a brilliant foundation in this skill. "

Andys woodworking responded:

"Thanks for your kind words George , you and dad we an absolute delight to teach and I’m looking forward to you coming again 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼"

Stephen S reviewed: Natural (cold process) soap making workshop with afternoon tea

"A wonderful day, with good company and a very informative course we made a lot of different soaps and even got a lesson in making packing. The lunch was very good. We will look what other courses are being run by Jools. My wife and I had a truly great time. "

Jenny Bartlett reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I really enjoyed my fused glass experience with Paul. His teaching was very clear and he was very encouraging and helpful throughout the whole of the making process. Four of us attended the session and although we all started with the same basic design template we each created something unique and individual. A really absorbing and interesting day with a beautiful end product to take away and treasure."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Jenny, thank you so much for your kind review - most kind!. I’m really pleased you and Mike enjoyed the day, I know I did! Best wishes Paul"

Mike B reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I highly recommend this one-day course. My wife and I took the workshop yesterday with 2 other people (see the 2 previous reviews), and it was extremely enjoyable. Paul was a very kind and helpful teacher, and we are very pleased with our pieces which we collected today. "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Mike, just to say a big thank you for your review, very kind and most helpful! Best wishes Paul :•)"

Debby reviewed: One day Mosaic Workshop with Ruth Wilkinson

"A lovely workshop. Ruth is an amazing mosaic artist and an excellent teacher with a warm and friendly manner. Ruth offered great advice when we were considering our designs, and help and support throughout the process as we created our very individual pieces. Ruth provided a generous variety of materials to work with and lovely refreshments throughout the day. Creative and relaxing. A day well spent! "

Fi reviewed: Basic bench skills 1 on 1 tuition in jewellery, soldering, bezel setting or tube setting of cabochon or facet, polishing.

"Great 1-to-1 with experienced jeweller. The session was detailed and touched on many different aspects of the stages of creating a piece of jewellery. Looking forward to signing up for the gem cutting course. Would 10/10 recommend "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you! It was lovely to meet you and Martin, you're welcome back anytime. Thanks for the lovely review, most appreciated. Regards, James : )"

Ian Heginbottom reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"I am hoping to retire soon and looking for a potential new hobby. I signed up for the level 1 course having never had any previous woodwork tuition. The course far exceeded my expectations and has certainly inspired me, and given me the confidence, to take up woodwork at home. My project was to make a spinning stool. Mark and J are brilliant tutors. They create a very friendly and relaxed environment, and explain and demonstrate in detail the various techniques required, both for power and hand held tools. What I particularly enjoyed was that once explained they let you get on with work, keeping an eye on your progress and stepping in to help/advise only as necessary. I honestly couldn't believe the quality of the spinning stool I produced given my lack of previous experience. In addition to the practical tutoring, Mark gave a number of interesting talks, including about the various types of wood and their respective qualities, and what to look for when buying wood. The setting is lovely with open views across fields to the Lake District hills in the near distance. All in all I thoroughly recommend this excellent course for anyone interested in learning woodwork."

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

"I have, over the years, had many workshop experiences but never one in the same league as Jo's Hare workshop. Every detail was perfect from the greeting we had on arriving to the regular drinks/chocolate offered throughout the day. The patience , artistry, and skills of Jo (and hubby Andy!) were evident on every single part of the process being meticulously explained and then shown - and she also gave "Paul Hollywood" hugs (so much nicer than a handshake!) I am so proud of my 'comical' hare which is sitting proudly in the front bay window - a truly brilliant day with great company - txu Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Sally! You deserved every Hollywood Hug given 🙌😄. You upgraded to a large hare and made a fabulous job - creating a hare scratching her ear with the other ear flopped over the top. I mentioned one of our Cockapoo dogs often has a 'flopped' ear, so you named your hare after her - Mia! Great fun. Jo xx"

Luke reviewed: Simon welding

"Myself and partner have just completed a day of artistic weilding and sculpture making with Roger which was thoroughly educational and enjoyable. Roger made us feel at home was very helpful and provided us with plenty of tips and guidance on how to use each piece of equipment as it was our first time. Highly recommended!"