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Rob reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Really fun afternoon learning a new skill. Great way to spend a few hours quality time with my Dad. Richard has a great teaching style. It was a fun and informative class and we were both pleased with our creations! Rob (& Dennis!)"

Sue Lepley reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"A brilliant course. Excellent hands-on tuition, the pace was just right. Denny offers ideas as well as clear instruction. The workspace is bright and airy and the addition of homemade cake is very welcome! I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to try mosaics. Thank you Denny. A brilliant day. "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you, Sue, for your lovely comments - and for the speediest review ever!! So glad you enjoyed the day - you were a pleasure to teach and spend time with. Hope to see you again. Denny x"

Julie Walsh reviewed: Needle Felting course with FURZIE at Pirzwell Workshop, Cullompton, Devon

"I attended the needle felting course in Aug 2022 and was amazed at what was achieved in one day (with some help!) as a complete beginner. I brought home a near completed Airedale with instructions as to how to finish him at home. Michelle made the course fun and was full of encouragement. Dottie supplied lunch and was very hospitable. I would highly recommend this course and if you are a complete beginner, do not worry as you are fully supported throughout."

Hayley reviewed: Making a Handmade Leather Wallet with Nigel Armitage

"Nigel was a great teacher, he was patient and encouraging as this was my first leather course. I instantly felt at ease upon entering his wonderful smelling workshop! I left with an incredible hand made wallet and a keen interest in this incredible skill. I have purchased Nigels Leathercraft book for more knowledge and ideas, I will definitely book in again to learn much more."

Christina Redman reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"The course was very good. We learned a lot and wonderful day."

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you for the review Christina, I'm glad you were happy with the class :-)"

Allison Chalk reviewed: Powertex workshop with Forget-me-not Barn

"If you are Artistic and love using your hands,then you are going love these courses,friendly comfortable surroundings with like minded people,Kayt has different courses available,i made a glass,we had soo much fun and every step you do together,can't wait to do another!"

Forget Me Not Barn responded:

"Thank you so much Allison, so glad you enjoyed the workshop. "

Danielle reviewed: Powertex workshop with Forget-me-not Barn

"I have done this course previously as well as others. The tutor Kayt breaks everything down so it is simple to follow. Very friendly and fun experience. Would definitely do another "

Forget Me Not Barn responded:

"Thank you Danielle, glad you enjoyed it and I hope to see you at another workshop soon."

Michelle reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Another enjoyable day experimenting with Gelli Print techniques. Can’t wait to try the image transfer with magazine pages again."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Hi Michelle, thank you for taking the time to review my workshop and your kind words. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I would love to see your image transfer prints ?"

Cheryl Ritchie reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"Went on the one to one business candle making course with my husband and we both had a fantastic day. Kerry was lovely and very welcoming. She explained everything to us. We both left feeling excited and completely understanding everything about candle making and would highly recommend this course. "

Can To Candle responded:

"Thank you Cheryl glad you found the course helpful. Good luck in your candle making journey."

Shirley Mead reviewed: Make a paper lampshade from a your own paper collage design

"We had a fabulous time making our lampshades. Ros has masses of resources and is a warm and supportive teacher. All the lampshades were completely different at the end of the session, but all were fantastic. Ros's workroom is inspirational and she is generous with her knowledge. Thank you Ros!"

Papershades responded:

"Oh thank you so much for such kind and generous words. It was a wonderful workshop and everyone created such lovely work. It was a huge pleasure to meet everyone and have such interesting conversations too. Thank you X"

Claire reviewed: Free Machine Embroidery

"This was a great introduction to machine embroidery. Ruth is an excellent tutor, giving a good ratio of information and practice, and as a result of that, we got a lot done in the day. She also managed simplify and demystify the process, putting to rest all the nonsense I’d seen on YouTube! Her studio is comfortable and full of resources and beautiful examples of what is possible using the various techniques we practiced. I left the day feeling that I had everything I needed to know to begin to make my own textile drawings, and if I want more advanced tuition, I would not hesitate to book another day to learn more. "

Tom Findlay reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"A great course. A very relaxing and enjoyable day in which you become engrossed in mastering the tools and techniques and yes, you do come away with your own carved spoon that is immensely satisfying to make. Alan is a great teacher with a very calm and quiet manner as he runs through the day from that first chop of the log to the finished spoon. Well paced with breaks at just the right time. Excellent and abundant home cooked food throughout the day. Well worth the money."

Eve reviewed: Half Day Taster Stained Glass Workshop - for 121, 2 or 3 (friends)

"I thoroughly enjoyed my first lesson with Ruth – the 3 hour taster 1-2-1 workshop. It was so interesting and such fun that time flew by. The session was very easy going and at each stage of the process everything was well explained and demonstrated. I learnt lots and had fun along the way. Ruth is patient and explains everything so well and gives you the confidence and encouragement to do well. Her pace is spot on and the facilities are excellent. I enjoyed the course so much I have booked my next session, a full day 1-2-1! I have sent her my next design so that Ruth can design and have the pattern ready and I’m look forward to creating my next challenge to see how far I can stretch myself and have fun and confidence along the way."

Blue Skies Glass Studio responded:

"thank you so much for your lovely review Eve, it was such a pleasure to have you here and very much looking forward to seeing your next glass project come to life at our full day workshop!"

Sadie reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Absolutely could not rate this experience more highly! My Mum, Brother and I attended for my Mum's birthday gift and it was one of the best days we have ever had! We will be back to try some of the other courses on offer. Kate was a fantastic tutor, sharing her skills and expertise. She explained each process, as well as how weatherproof windows are made - which was very interesting! She was on hand for any questions, help or encouragement! We were all amazed to come away with something so polished and beautiful. As a wheelchair user it was completely accessible and my needs were totally considered - which was very appreciated! A wonderful experience and makes a lovely gift! Truly value for money! Can't wait to try the Tiffany style! "

Heather reviewed: Cabochon cutting and faceting course over two consecutive days

"James was super helpful and the experience was great. James was full of lots of tips and advice. We would certainly recommend the course to others wanting to explore the art of gem cutting "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you for that lovely review. I had a greet time, and enjoyed Timothy's company. I'm glad he had a good time, he was a great student. Thank you. James :)"

S. Ali reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"An informative introduction to epoxy, in a clean and tidy compact space. Course was interactive with an amazing product produced at the end. I enjoyed the small class size too. Thank you. "

Joan Chan reviewed: Willow Sunflower Woodland Course

"Took my 2 granddaughters to make a willow sunflower, not the easiest to make but there was plenty of help, the class was really good value as the kids were free while me and my husband made a willow sunflower too. The surroundings in themselves are an experience we heard kites in the woods, saw a young deer and the girls enjoyed being shown how to make a campfire and toast their marshmallows on it, definitely give this experience a try you won’t be disappointed ?"

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you Joan! It was lovely to have you along and introduce you all to a new skill!"

Jayne reviewed: Lake District Landscape Painting Workshops - Watercolour

"Most enjoyable course, it delivered all my expectations, came away with renewed feelings of excitement towards watercolour "

Greg Howard Fine Art Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on your workshop day. It was great to meet you and I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and are now excited about the possibilities of what you can achieve with this wonderful medium. Hope to see you again at some point in the future. ??"

Catherine Wickens reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"A friend and I had a lovely time on the stone carving course at Snowshill Manor. Expert tuition from Miranda , beautiful location in an Apple orchard and a happy outcome as I was delighted with my finished owl statue with its kind ,wise face ."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Catherine, glad you both enjoyed it."

Isla Bailey reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I attended this course with my two sisters ( bought as a gift for my sisters 30th birthday). We had a fab day and came away with some lovely jewellery. Mark is a great teacher and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his course. Thankyou!"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you Isla, Was lovely to meet the three of you, so glad you enjoyed your day, you were all great company"

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

"Absolutely brilliant day! Cannot believe what we all managed to produce, delighted with the results. Thank you Richard!"

Potterydayz responded:

"Lovely to see you all from Doncaster. Delighted you enjoyed the experience. See you again soon."

Hazel reviewed: Making Waves Beach Resin Art Workshop

"Louise was a great facilitator - experienced in her area of art work and left me feeling confident in my ability to try resin at home. "

Resin8 responded:

"Thank you so much Hazel! We look forward to seeing you on another class soon."

Alison & Ruth reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"My daughter and I did a half-day lantern-making workshop with Wendy and had a real blast. I've done this workshop before and was thrilled to have another go to try and improve my technique. It was my daughter's first try at fused glass work but as an illustrator she had a grand idea and pulled it off under Wendy's guidance and tuition. Wendy is always so patient and helpful which results in lovely finished pieces for everyone. The studio is in such a wonderful setting, you can't fail to feel 'restored' after a visit and the fact that you come away with something you've made yourself (even though you wait for a couple of weeks for it to be fired - that helps build the excitement!) just adds to your sense of well-being and achievement. I can't recommend Wendy's workshops highly enough - they are a tonic for the soul!"

Lorraine Willis reviewed: Wet Felted Flowers

"This was the second wet felting course because we enjoyed the first one so much. The instructions were clear and having the instructor making one at the same time helped a lot. She was encouraging and friendly and I would recommend to anyone."

Nigel reviewed: Blacksmithing: make a candle holder

"Nigel thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the expertise given by the instructors was excellent and the food was lovely and plentiful."