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Rachel O'Brien reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Had an amazing time at the class with my mum and my aunt. Richard not only showed us how to make the coasters, but explained how resin works and what we would need to do to work with it in the future."

Cath Jackson reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"We had a fantastic session throwing clay. Excellent tutor who was encouraging and supportive. Very proud of what we made. Strongly recommend."

Sarah reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I had a lovely day, and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Judith is very knowledgeable and encouraging. Her home has such a relaxed atmosphere, and she is very helpful. I left the course feeling more knowledgeable at creating lino prints, and have since created a few more! "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Sarah, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you. Enjoy your future printing!"

Brydon Williams reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Totally absorbing day. Felt like I’d had lots of great hands on experience throughout the day and ended up with a piece of jewellery that exceeded expectations of my own novice ability. Jonathan taught with gentle encouragement and managed to ‘juggle plates’ to keep Us on track with our pieces. Definitely recommend this course. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Brydon - the best way to learn is to do it - hands on! I am very happy that you enjoyed the day and that you are pleased with your hand made silver jewellery. Well done! (and thanks for the Welsh cakes!) Jonathan"

Lucy reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"We had a lovely time and Chris is a great instructor. Looking forward to picking up our creations. "

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks Lucy. Some lovely pots made and decorated; all drying nicely and will be going into the kiln for their two firings soon. I'll be in touch to discuss reuniting them with you soon. Best wishes, Chris."

CR reviewed: Bargello embroidered Christmas tree ornament workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session and came away with lots of ideas, resources and materials to make another decoration. Carrie is an excellent, patient teacher and provided really cosy workshop facilities. "

Crafts for Wellbeing responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the course, thank you for taking the time to review it. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope to see you on another course again soon. Enjoy your bargello!"

Sue Allen reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"What a fantastic full day of learning stain glass, Matt was very professional & highly knowledgeable in this craft. Lovely atmosphere & made very welcome too. Matt was always at hand to help & advise, also stepped in if needed. Definitely highly recommend to anyone that is a beginner & never done anything like this before, to someone like myself who has dabbled a little bit but wanted to gain more knowledge & skill. I’m so pleased with the final piece of traditional leaded stain glass I made! Thank you so much Matt ! Pleasure to meet you & for you to share your skill with us all. P.s. Thanks for the coffees & mince pies! Sue "

Valerie and Nikki reviewed: Silver jewellery workshop for beginners with Jude Karnon

"Great day, thank you. Jude explained each stage we went through and we had a good time making our chosen jewellery. Thank you for a great experience."

Alex Andronic reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"The class has been great. The instructor has been very organised and knowledgable. Definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to get a strong foundation on how to use Epoxy resin. "

Nicola J reviewed: Festive Rag Wreath Making

"I had an absolutely wonderful time. Plenty of fabric to choose from. Yummy homemade cakes and coffee. Very professionally organised and Anne was on hand all the time for any questions. My Christmas wreath is beautiful, so easy to make and it looks amazing. I went with my daughter and had a lovely afternoon. The wreath definitely will take pride of place in my house at Christmas."

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review, Nicola. It was lovely to meet you and your daughter and you did both make fabulous wreaths. We're really pleased you enjoyed the workshop and hope you get many years of pleasure from your wreaths! Ann "

Augustas reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"Amazing experience !"

Ayan reviewed: One day Bag making traditional leather workshop (tote bag / side bag)

"I loved this course and the bag I made at the end of the day. Kingsley was very helpful and attentive to all the students and gave us many options to personalise our bags to our own style and taste. I learnt so much about leather craft and will definitely be attending another course. I'll be recommending this course to friends and family. Thank you Kingsley! "

Sinead reviewed: Introduction to candle making workshop

"Had the absolute best time doing this workshop! Pauline and her team are absolutely brilliant and so knowledgeable. Pauline is so lovely and friendly and puts you at ease. We made a pillar candle, votive, wax melts, a woodwick tin candle and one in cup or vessel as Pauline likes to call them. Amazing value for money and cannot wait to book on another workshop with Pauline. Thanks for a brilliant afternoon!! "

Bonita Candles responded:

"Hey Sinead! Thank you very much for your feedback. The team are so glad you were happy and had a great afternoon. We'd love to see you again in the near future. xx"

John Burn reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Excellent day, really enjoyed it. Definitely doing it again."

Lyn reviewed: Powertex Photo Album/Memory Book

"My husband and I had a wonderful time. The tutor was very friendly ,gave helpful advice, but also encouraged us to explore our own style. I can’t remember the last time we had this much fun. I would encourage everyone to give it a go. "

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Lynn, I enjoyed meet you both and having fun. The books you created were gorgeous and so different, it was a pleasure to teach you. You thoroughly engaged in the process of Powertex and embraced its possibilities. Will you be able to part with them ???? Lol. Very best wishes. x"

Alla Weiss reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course

"Candle and soap making classes exceeded my expectations. Paula is an extraordinary teacher who passes on her vast knowledge both in practical and theoretical forms. With her guidance, we got a taste of a new world of smells , colours, truly a fantasy given life. Thank you Paula for letting us be a part of this magic!"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you very much Alla, it’s been a pleasure having you in my courses and I hope to see you again soon! Paula "

Jane F reviewed: One day introduction to resin art

"Spent a fabulous day with Eunice learning about resin art. She starts the session with a demonstration explaining the medium and how to work with it. Then it’s on to the fun stuff…. We started with a small board to practice on, then went on to a larger piece. Normally this would be a large board, but we were fortunate enough to use round boards. I plan to put legs on mine and turn it in to a table. Anyway, I had so much fun I came away with a starter kit so that I can do some more at home. Thank you so much Eunice you are so kind and patient X"

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Jane it was my pleasure to see your artwork come to fruition, the colour choice was beautiful. So glad you enjoyed the day Eunice x "

Darek Schallamach reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"We were welcomed with tea and homemade biscuits. Thankyou very much. The instruction all along was clear and always Ady and Adrian there to help. I really enjoyed the day and Debbie's lunch was spot on. Homemade of course and lovely bread and cheeses. Thank-you all"

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

"Superb course. Completed a fabulous contemporary shallow basket in a day which would probably retail around £50 in swanky shops. Now I just need to keep my cats out of it. Having help from both Jonny and Becky means you’re never left floundering. A workshop that’s great value for money and expertly taught."

Karen reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"Lovely day in a beautiful setting, informative tuition, easy work sheets and different ink mediums, lovely lunch and tea time cakes, plenty of tea breaks, really enjoyed the day and feel prepared to start my own projects."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"So glad you enjoyed your introduction to Calligraphy here at Zantium Studios. Thankyou for your positive feedback. There will be an extra flourish to your Christmas cards this year, I imagine! "

Barbara Collins reviewed: Make At Home - Fused Glass Winter Scene/Christmas Tree Kit

"These two craft kits were bought as Christmas presents for family members and they haven’t had them yet but I am very pleased with the presentation of them. Thank you."

Dave Goodman reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Very friendly, enthusiastic and informative course. Covers everything from design, glass cutting, leading, soldering right through to cementing and you get to take home your piece. Has definitely inspired me to do more stained glass."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I can definitely imagine you settling up a workshop in the dining room! Keep going ... I've had brilliant feedback about your stained glass sheep. A pleasure to meet and work with you. All the very best for the future. "

Tim Shorter reviewed: Full Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner in Dorset, South West

"An excellent teaching experience. Thorough without being pedantic, detailed without being fussy. "

Joe Creed-Kaile responded:

"Cheers Tim. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching you. Joe"

Ann Spencer reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I really enjoyed this workshop with Liz. There were just 3 of us learning so we had plenty of space to work in a beautiful environment. Liz was a really good teacher, breaking up the day with demonstrations so that we progressed easily from one stage to another. Liz was very friendly and welcoming, providing many cups of coffee and chocolate biscuits! I am now keen to do more gel printing to improve my skills."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Ann, Thank you for telling me about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your skills and knowledge develop throughout the day. Gel plate printing is an interesting and exciting print process, not without its challenges, but allows you to create many beautiful outcomes. I think combining this technique with lino cutting and printing will provide a new creative avenue for you. Happy printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Janet reviewed: Intro to 3D wet felting; make a small vessel using a resist with Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

"I took the class with Heather last Saturday and found it to be very enjoyable and useful. She is an excellent teacher, keeping very much to the subject and patiently helping us with the details. Our equipment was laid out in a way that made it easy to use. Alongside this Heather had made delicious cakes, and provided music that gave the session a relaxing ambience. Directions to the workshop were clear so it was easy for me to find. I would recommend a workshop with Heather, and am inspired to continue with wet felting."