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Mark reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Pat was a great tutor. My wife and I had never done anything like this before and Pat showed great encouragement and tuition. Two hours was the perfect amount of time so we could get the hang of things and actually make something of our own accord! A great experience and I would highly recommend Pat's course for something a little different."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank for your kind comments Mark, I'm really glad you both enjoyed yourselves!"

Stuart reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Fun weekend, very relaxed well structured course. Beautiful part of the world and we were even lucky with the weather. I could not recommend this course highly enough, it was pitched at the right level for all age groups and levels of fitness. "

Paula Rapley-Smith reviewed: Creative embellishment pack - lucky dip

"Fabulous embellishment pack from Jessica Grady for my daughters GCSE Textiles course, she can't wait to use it. Jessica added her personal touch and chose colours that complimented my daughters project - wonderful!"

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Hi Paula, Thank you and I hope your daughter enjoys stitching with her embellishment pack! Best wishes Jessica Grady "

Denise Smith reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"Had a really great time on this mixed media workshop. I had a vague idea as to what I wanted to do, but Clare gave the much needed advice on how to produce my end product. We were given plenty of materials to choose from , and Clare expertly advised us how to use them. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and a fun morning . I would highly recommend doing this course , especially if you have done Clare's Gelli plate workshop, you will be amazed what you can produce with Clare's valuable assistance. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the mixed media workshop. Your toadstool design looked fab, it was really good to see your finished artwork with the added toadstools. Great addition!"

Robert Leigh reviewed: Weekend landscape painting in watercolours

"Very enjoyable weekend learning the basics of landscape painting at Beaumaris, Anglesey. Each day was at a different location, sitting on pebble beaches, roughing a painting in situ in the morning then learning how to improve it in the studio in the afternoon. We were lucky with the weather. Being new to watercolour painting, the techniques Georgina taught for improving work or correcting errors got me over a hurdle. Gained a real love of Anglesey too. Thanks Georgina, hope to be back soon."

Georgina Rambton responded:

"Thank you for your review Robert. I’m glad you enjoyed the weekend and Anglesey! "

Sue reviewed: Mini bee needle felting kit

"Purchased this kit for my bee loving friend. She loved it."

Natural Craftings responded:

"So glad she liked it. Thank you for taking the time to review.it is very much appreciated ?"

Lesley Michaels reviewed: Upcycling furniture & sustainability workshops

"This is my second up cycling workshop with Kirsty which was truly inspirational. The day as always was full of good ideas with lots of great advice from Kirsty. I invited my daughter along for the day as an early birthday present and a fab way to spend some quality time together. I can’t wait for the next one. Oh and the home made cake is worth all those extra calories. ?"

Upcycle Arcade responded:

"Lesley, you are such a pleasure to host, you really are! You certainly bring so much joy and sparkle to the workshops. Plus I get to bake...and eat cake with you, guilt free (almost) as it's part of my job! See you soon x"

Neil reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"I was given a Log to Stool day as a present and I had a really good time creating a stool with Ged. I’m really chuffed with how smart it looks and how solid it is to sit on, despite me not having done any woodwork of any kind before. Ged made it easy, relaxed and fun and I loved the beautiful workspace surrounded by wood and Ged’s craft. Thanks a lot! "

Gedwood responded:

"Many thanks Neil. Hope to see you again on a course?"

Sue reviewed: Upcycling furniture & sustainability workshops

"Thank you for a really enjoyable day. I learned lots of skills I can use on other projects as well as finishing my Upcycling project for the day. Kirsty was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic..and I highly recommend the course. "

Upcycle Arcade responded:

"Thank you so much for this review, Sue. It's so lovely to know that you will continue upcycling and of course feel free to get in touch with any queries. It was fun and your Mary Quant-esq cabinet was such a triumph in metamorphosis! I loved it! Thank you again for making the day magical."

Gavin reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day

"Had an enjoyable day learning a new craft. It was very informal and relaxed with a small enough group that everyone got the help and advice needed. Karl was very easy going sharing his knowledge and Lauren was friendly and helpful."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your comments on. Best wishes, Nicky"

Helen Marshall reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Brilliant day! We were made very welcome by Terri and Mark. After a reviving coffee we trooped off to a Tardis-like workshop equipped with every piece of kit you could possibly need. Mark was excellent at explaining the techniques and encouraged us to try everything. A delicious lunch fed our creativity for the afternoon. We all came away with some lovely pieces and great memories. I would totally recommend this course."

Cath Toro reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I did the workshop in a group of complete novices and with Lucy's step-by-step guidance, many professional upholsterer's tips and calm reassurance, all of us produced our very own, super-stylish footstools. Magic. As someone who has a desk-based, screen-staring job all week, I really enjoyed using my brain in a completely different way, working with my hands and learning to use the different tools. And spending the day in a lovely studio space. It's also very satisfying to come home with and be proud of a piece of furniture you have made yourself. Lucy is a fantastic and kind teacher and has a wealth of knowledge on all things upholstery and furniture. I came with friends but can imagine enjoying the workshop just as much with people I hadn't met before - it was a thoroughly enjoyable day. And the footstool is well-used!"

Roundedby responded:

"Thank you Cath for your lovely review - so glad you enjoyed it - the whole group did so well, and I loved ALL of your colour choices! "

Phil and Ange reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We had a fantastic day at Salt Way Silver, learning new skills and making unique pieces each which we will treasure. Jonathan made us feel very welcome and was very careful in the way he tailored the course to our needs. We would highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to give jewellery making a go. Thanks Jonathan!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Phil and Ange. It was a great day and really pleasing to see your skills and confidence develop through the day. I was impressed with your use of original ideas, and I hope you enjoy wearing (and showing!) your hand made jewellery. Well done! Jonathan"

Mick Lee reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day

"Excellent day course. Fun and informative, great tuition in a relaxed atmosphere."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the course. Best wishes, Nicky"

Charles Brown reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"This course is fantastic, Matthew made all aspects of the course easy to understand and very enjoyable. We made three bowls and a jug which will remind me of a very enjoyable day. Matthew fully explains and demonstrates throughout the day, be rest assured this is a very hands-on course, which is exactly what you want. I am booking for the intermediate course next cannot wait."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Charlie, thank you for taking time to leave a review, it really helps others who are looking for a suitable throwing course. Your pots are now glazed fired and look fantastic, see you on Saturday for collection. Best wishes Mathew"

Katie Rawsthorne reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Full Day Beginners Workshop

"I really cannot fault my day learning lamp working with Suzanne, it was fabulous! It absolutely exceeded any expectations I had before I went in! Suzanne was so lovely and really patient, I felt incredibly relaxed and encouraged as she took a lot of time to properly explain each bead-making technique that we would be covering throughout the course. I also felt that the format of her first demonstrating and then talking me through the same thing was very well done as I am a very much a visual learner! I progressed from making a simple bead to shaping my own heart bead toward the end of the day which I now cherish! I had my pick of any colours I'd like (there's so much choice!) and the time spent at the torch was utterly mesmerising. I've definitely found my new passion and I'm so grateful to have had an all-round great experience doing so! I felt very welcomed and safe in her studio and at ease to ask any questions I might have had. She also took the time to recommend how I might set up my own torch at home and even sent over resources to do so after the course - above and beyond! Overall an 11/10 day taught by a genuinely lovely person and skilled artist who clearly has so much knowledge to share! I would recommend this course to anyone! Thank you so much Suzanne :) "

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much Katie for leaving such a lovely review. I look forward to seeing your lampwork creations in the future. "

Mike reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"A wonderful 2 days spent learning to carve a kuksa from the patient and knowledgeable Andy Morton in beautiful and relaxing woodland. It was a delight to use really sharp tools with the bonus of Andy showing us how to keep them sharp."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks, Mike for your positive and kind review. We were pleased to see you back at Sallerton Wood again, and many thanks for all of the support you have given us over recent years."

Michele porter reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"If you could give 10 stars I would. Course was amazing and Sarah was amazing too. Very helpful and made me feel welcome, confident In what I was doing. In fact I’m going back. "

Stuart Wire reviewed: Introduction to Blacksmithing - One Day Experience

"I booked this introductory course for my son Henry and I as a day off activity and because Henry really liked the idea of trying his hand at a bit of blacksmithing. It was a really great day out in the forge and Henry came back absolutely buzzing and wanting more. Tom the blacksmith is a great guy, very patient and skilled in making it all look simple but not intimidating to replicate what he does. There were just the 3 of us in the forge for the full day so we had basically 1 to 1 tuition and we made a couple of items each. The whole set up is really relaxed, easy going and you will be hands on from the very start. Be warned, it can be quite physical at times but that really is part of the fun. There was no pressure to rush so we were able to take our time and get into the zone. The whole experience is surprisingly cathartic once you get into the rhythm of the work. I have done a little work like this before and Henry was a complete novice but it didn't matter, we worked steadily under Tom's guidance and we produced some really lovely pieces which now have pride of place in the house. If you have never tried this art, I thoroughly recommend having a go and I think you would be hard pushed to find a better place to start than with Tom Robinson. We are already planning our next day with him and looking forward to developing our skills."

Tom Robinson Metalwork responded:

"Thank you for your review Stuart. So pleased that you enjoyed the course and you are very welcome back any time!"

Eva reviewed: Quilt in a Day, one-to-one course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"Absolutely fabulous day with Amanda, she taught me so much about quilting skills. I have never attempted quilting before, and was so pleased with my sample quilt I made. Amanda puts you at ease, shows and explains things step by step. Would highly recommend this course to anyone wishing to do quilting."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you Eva for your review. I was delighted to see you take to quilting like a duck to water! Amanda "

albert reviewed: Pattern Cutting for Bags and Introduction to Leather craft - Designing Bags in 3D (1 week course)

"I enjoyed doing the course with Georgie, she was very patient. I came home with so much information and encouragement. I have started making bags for my little girls and they loved the bags. I will go back for more learning. I cannot stop showing and telling people what a great time I had. I made a few purses and I'm happy with the result. Georgie is amazing! Sign up for her course, it is worth the investment."

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Albert, it was great to have your company in the workshop and I can't wait to see what you do next with it. Best wishes, Georgie"

Laura-Leigh Pledger reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"Georgie is a brilliant teacher and was very helpful with my rather ambitious plans! What was made in this one day course was beyond anything I could have hoped for and my mother in law was extremely pleased to receive it as a gift. I learnt so much in this one day and it has left me super excited to practice what I have learnt. I can not recommend this course highly enough! "

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Laura. I had such a great day with you. So much creativity and loads of ideas. Your purse was wonderful! Best wishes, Georgie"

Becky Wilson reviewed: 1-to-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow

"I highly recommend this course with Allison. I love her vision and ethos which aligns with my own in relation to skincare. She is exceedingly knowledgeable and went above and beyond in every way, from listening to the purpose of me doing the course and sourcing additional items to help tailor it according to my reason. Allison is very welcoming; we had a right giggle! Her after course care is fab, where you can ask any question as and when required. It's a 5 out of 5 from me!"

Maid in the Meadow responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation Becky and I'm so glad you enjoyed your day in the workshop. It was a fun and productive day and I'm really looking forward to seeing you develop your sustainable skincare concept further in the future - Good Luck!"

Jan Lowe reviewed: Cleft ash gate making with Gedwood

"Excellent 2 day course. Good demonstrations and good supervision while you’re doing the work. Finished gate a lovely piece admired by our neighbours Well recommended ++"

Gedwood responded:

"Was a pleasure working with you Jan!?"

Charles reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"A wonderful day, with very friendly and useful instruction and encouragement from David and Caroline. A comprehensive set of tools was provided and practical safety instruction given. Highly recommended!"

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind words, Charles. Your experience sharpening a pencil with a pen knife was a transferrable skill! I do hope you continue too make shavings. David"