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Ewan Bell reviewed: Japanese woodblock printmaking - two day course

"I thoroughly enjoyed this 2 day course, it was an excellent grounding in the basic technique of Japanese Woodblock printing. The course was well structured, in my opinion, with a good balance of mostly practical learning with information and explanation imparted at appropriate times. I would definitely consider doing a further course with Rowan."

Rowan Mconegal responded:

"Thanks Ewan, so glad you enjoyed it - and looking forward to seeing you again! "

Julia reviewed: Glass painting taster day

"This is the fourth course that I have attended with Derek at the beautiful Limelight Studios. I always have a fabulous time and this was no exception. This time it was a leaded glass workshop. Derek explained how to use all the tools in the studio and how to cut glass efficiently and safely. He explained everything so clearly, giving me confidence to make something I’m really proud of. I learnt so much and had a great day, made even better by a seemingly endless supply of delicious coffee and biscuits! Perfect! "

Derek Hunt Artist responded:

"Thank you Julia for such a lovely review!"

Julia Venning reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Weaving Christmas Wreaths and / or other Decorations at Tenterden

"Marianne’s relaxed style of teaching turns the course into a lovely experience. I can definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys being creative. I’m absolutely thrilled with my wreath! "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Hello Julia, thank you very much for your review and recommendation! So good to hear you loved it. Hope your daughter did too. Hope to see you again in the new year. All the best."

Karen reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

"I had a lovely day creating a basket at this workshop which was gifted to me by my daughter. It was my first go at basket making and I learned so much from Marianne, who was knowledgeable and professional as well as patient and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The venue was lovely and rustic, though several warm layers were required! Everyone was very pleased with what they created. Some made wreaths, angels and stars which were all amazing. I would definitely recommend the course and will be booking another one with some friends in the future. "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Hello Karen, Thanks very much for your recommendation, which means the world to me! Will be great to meet your friends and for you to be creative together and make memories. See you again soon. All the best, Marianne"

K. Seeger reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"It was a wonderful workshop! I learned a lot and it was done in a very personal way. Would definitely recommend. "

Kathryn reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"We booked a private candle making course for 4 to celebrate 2 family birthdays. We had an excellent time, Rob was friendly and knowledgeable. We left with 6 candles each, entirely tailored to our own preference, and enough knowledge to make all our own candles at home going forward. Highly recommended. Wrap up warm if you’re going in winter!"

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

"Spending the day making a hare sculpture was good fun and very enjoyable. The studio set up is comfortable and relaxed, and Jo ran the day really well."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mark! You made a gorgeous realistic hare 🙌. So glad you enjoyed the day and had some relaxation time. Jo x"

Vicki reviewed: Festive Kissing Balls with 2 course meal

"We have a fabulous time! Everything we needed and more to make individual wreaths, each to our own taste. All the teaching was supportive and handy tips. Fantastic cream team and cups of tea! We will be back! "

Karen reviewed: Screen printing using gold leaf

"Excellent course ,knowledgeable encouraging tutor. End result brilliant 👏 "

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Karen Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this really lovely review. Lou is indeed a very knowledgeable and skilled printmaker, and loves printing with gold leaf herself! I thought your work was amazing, and loved the finished prints. We hope to welcome you back one day soon. With best wishes Lynn"

Malc Jolly reviewed: Tiffany stained glass Christmas decorations

"The Tiffany Stained glass Christmas decorations course was brilliant. Kate is an excellent instructor. I have 10 thumbs yet managed to make a Robin and an Angel both of which I think are very good. My wife and I had a great day and would definitely recommend it ."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review."

Kerry Ford reviewed: Tiffany stained glass Christmas decorations

"Fabulously theraputic day spent making Nordic reindeer and Xmas Firs. Can highly recommend."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review."

Vicky reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This course was a treat to myself and it didn't disappoint! Judith was very warm and knowledgeable, and it was lovely to spend the day creating art in her beautiful home with views of the garden. Although I work slowly, I was able to produce a lino cut I was happy with and print from it on the day, and leave with the confidence to choose the tools I needed and the skills to perfect it at home. I appreciated Judith's tips about choices of materials and eco-friendly options. Recommended!"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Vicky. It was lovely to spend the day with you and the fine detail you achieved with cutting out your beautiful badger design was stunning. Enjoy your future printing!"

Andrea Eserin reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"This course was informative, fun and challenging plus I came home with a beautiful foot stool which I love!"

Roundedby responded:

"Well done for taking on the challenge! I'm always amazed at how hard everyone works, and the results they achieve - your beautiful Thistle (lilac) stool was an absolute stunner - thanks so much for coming to the Workshop! Lucy"

The Kett family reviewed: Fresh Christmas Door Wreath Making Workshop with Award Winning Florist

"Highly recommend. Myself and daughters attended this session and it was a fantastic experience. Excellent tuition, all materials etc., included in price . The time absolutely flew. It was amazing that we all had access to the same foliage but all 11 of us produced a completely different wreath. Wonderful atmosphere and made to feel extremely welcome, nothing was too much trouble, refreshments provided. Next year we have already planned to attend the Garland class. EXCELLENT VALUE "

Crafts in the Courtyard responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to send a lovely review. You all were wonderful students and we thoroughly enjoyed your company. Next year we have plans for the barn and to put on more courses. We look forward to welcoming you all next year. Take care and have a fabulous Christmas and New Year. The Cottage Barn Team xxx"

Vikki reviewed: One day Wood Carving Experience

"Had a great day, great teacher and great group. I learned how difficult wood carving is and how skilful our teacher was. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something different and to tax your brain. "

Melanie Byrne reviewed: Festive Wreath Making with Jess from spills swirls (Louise)

"We thoroughly enjoyed our wreath making session with Jess who took us through the various stages and allowed us time to do it at our own pace. Jess was always at hand to help and advise. Plenty of materials to choose from to suit all tastes. Refreshments were very tasty too. 😁 I would highly recommend this session and I have got a lovely wreath for my door made by myself. "

Nicole Chan reviewed: Stained glass for beginners one day workshop

"If you are interested in stained glass and want to make it yourself, I highly recommend taking this course! I had a lot of fun in the class, Sharon taught us the necessary knowledge professionally and was always there to help. We all have a lovely panel to take home. I have a very positive impression of this class!"

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

"A wonderful and inspiring class. Learning the basics has certainly made we want to do more. Coralie was so helpful and encouraging."

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Wow thank you, lovely to meet you 😊"

Aly reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"Being female, and never having had the opportunity to do wood working before, I was very excited when I signed up to do this course as it was always something that I had wanted to do. I was not disappointed. Under Mark and Jay's expert supervision, not only was I cutting out mortices and tenons within two hours of starting the course, but I was also using lots of power tools including routers and band saws to produce a very professional looking table. I learnt such a lot in a very short space of time thanks to their brilliant teaching and enjoyed every minute. I am now going to make my table into a long stool which requires a bit of upholstering and so I have signed up to do this with Jay - can't wait. Thanks to Mark and Jay for such a fun week."

Kay Bowden reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"What a fantastic weekend with Elaine and three fellow novice spinners in the heart of the Lake District. I found it absolutely inspiring and enjoyed every minute. Elaine is very knowledgeable and has a gentle teaching technique which has given me the skills to begin my spinning journey and hopefully enjoy this ancient craft for many years to come. I will treasure my first ball of two ply yarn and have already placed my order for a wheel so I can begin to perfect my technique. Thank you Elaine!"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks Kay for your so positive feed-back. It's really good to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend and your plans to carry on spinning. Best wishes Elaine"

Carol Coggan reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I attended the weekend beginners lacemaking course. Tina and Stephen had organised it beautifully, I had a map, there were clear signs to get from the car park to the workshop, so any initial fears were immediately allayed. The good organisation of the event continued. Tina had planned a comprehensive weekend, aware of clients potential levels, I was most impressed. As a complete beginner Tina took us through all aspects to get us started. Her teaching was at my pace, and I feel she had the patience of a saint, at the many questions I asked and… for help when I went wrong. There was a handbook to accompany the course, so I could take this home and consolidate my learning overnight. Stephen showed us how to spangle, whilst Tina took the others round her lace, to give us an idea of the many types of lace and what we can achieve. I loved the whole course even the cups of coffee and cake! Thank you very much for organising it, as I learnt a lot and will be putting it into practice until the next session. I would recommend this course to anyone who is a complete beginner and those accomplished. Tina shares her passion for lacemaking and enthuses you as she does it. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Good Afternoon Carol Thank you so much for leaving such a comprehensive review. I know you had problems in managing to leave it, but most importantly thanks for not giving up. I am pleased you enjoyed the weekend so much. I am looking forward to seeing you in the New Year not only to take you on to the next steps, but also to see what you have done in between time. Let's hope we can get you onto finishing the piece your daughter started years ago, as it is a nice pattern. Merry Christmas from Stephen and Tina"

Mick Atkinson reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Great workshop with Martin who is a great teacher and also very supportive and encouraging. I've learnt a lot of different techniques with Martin and produced some great projects. I'm looking forward to returning next term time to continue with my latest piece."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thanks, for the review."

Andrea Southern reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"My friend and I had a fabulous day making fused glass Christmas decorations. Martin is very helpful, I needed the help as I couldn’t seem to score the glass. I would certainly recommend the course, its a fab day out, you’ll love it. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you."

Ali King reviewed: Make your own Sneakers

"We had the best time. Tracy is an excellent tutor and the end result looks fabulous. We loved it. Trying hard to avoid the urge to rebook to get a pair in a different colour!! But I may need to let my fingers recouperate first. It’s quite a challenge for the hands"

Lizzie Hopkins reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I absolutely loved this day, learning upholstery and better still, making a footsool that actually looked professional! I was convinced I'd end up with something bodged that I'd have to hide in the shed due to my own lack of skills (and lack of patience) but wow, Lucy guided, cajoled, encouraged, didn't let us off the hook until we all had made beautiful stools. Lovely lunch, lovely people, great venue - do it!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ha ha! Absolutely not - Rounded by workshops are a bodge free zone, there's a reason I tutor something without corners!! I loved your Porcelain fabric choice, and the result was magnificent - thanks for helping make the day SUCH fun - now go put your feet up! Lucy "