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Margaret reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"My friend and I had a great experience and were delighted with our baubles. The teacher demonstrated initially and then talked us through each stage when it was our turn. He was so encouraging, patient and gave clear instructions. My friend wanted to make a smaller one and he suggested a teardrop shape as an alternative. We love the finished results so much that we want to do it again and bring some girl friends."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Hi Margaret, so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time spent with Chris. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We would love to welcome you and your friends back in the future. Regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Helen Singleton reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"A really great day making fused glass items. I had no prior experience and the instruction and support we received from Martin was excellent. Great progression in using different types of glass for our items and I can't wait for them to be fired and collected. Refreshments were plentiful and a lovely area to eat our packed lunches. I will be looking at other courses to attend. Thank you Martin."

Jasmine Heath reviewed: Brush Calligraphy Workshop - Saturday Afternoons

"First course i've attended. Very interesting. Jen was a very good tutor and very helpful. Enjoyed every moment. So pleased with my end result, have a better understanding. Now it's down to me to practice. Intend to go to further classes run by Jen Roffe. Definitely worth going."

Jen Roffe responded:

"Thank you Jasmine, I'm delighted you enjoyed the workshop! Good luck with your practising and it would be a pleasure to teach you again. Best wishes, Jen "

Dawn reviewed: Pottery Wheel Taster Private Session

"Was bought the pottery experience as a present and had a lovely time . Alison was very patient and easy to get on with making the time pass too quickly. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking about giving it a try ."

Loveheart Workshops responded:

"It was lovely to meet you Dawn, thank you for your review. Take care, hope to see you again soon ☺️"

Jasmine Heath reviewed: Brush Calligraphy Workshop - Saturday Afternoons

"First course i've attended. Very interesting. Jen was a very good tutor and very helpful. Enjoyed every moment. So pleased with my end result, have a better understanding. Now it's down to me to practice. Intend to go to further classes run by Jen Roffe. Definitely worth going."

Susan Barker reviewed: Willow Sphere / Ball

"Victoria was friendly and welcoming and explained what we were going to do clearly and patiently. Victoria demonstrated each process so we could follow easily. The facilities were good and all tools and materials were laid out ready to use. A very enjoyable day!"

Sam Wise reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I had my blade forging experience yesterday and I'm so happy with all of it. Graeme, David and Decklan all tool great care of us, supported every participant and when I made mistakes they were explained and I was helped. A wonderful time out and an experience I won't forget."

Sam Wise reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I had my blade forging experience yesterday and I'm so happy with all of it. Graeme, David and Decklan all tool great care of us, supported every participant and when I made mistakes they were explained and I was helped. A wonderful time out and an experience I won't forget."

Sandra Daniel reviewed: Introduction to candlemaking course - Minehead, Somerset

"Great course, friendly ,good tuition thanks Tammy, highly recommend trying , I made 5 candles as a beginner I was really pleased. Learned about bees too bonus !"

Shabana. reviewed: 1-to-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow

"I had a lovely day at the skincare work shop, there was a lot of information to take in at that time, but slowly I am processing it in. I liked making lip balm, lotion, face oil, especially the rose toner I made it smells really lovely. Everything was explained to me. Allison is very knowledgeable and she was very helpful to me. I just wish she was near to where I am in Birmingham. The workshop has given me lots of ideas. I plan to visit the workshop again in the near future."

Maid in the Meadow responded:

"Shabana, thank you for your lovely review and I'm so glad you enjoyed your day and the products you made and are feeling inspired. I'm looking forward to welcoming you back to the workshop and please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions."

Rob W reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"What can I say! My wife, daughter and myself attend the fused glass workshop, it was absolutely brilliant! Martin couldn’t have been more accommodating and the atmosphere is so relaxing. His expertise and wealth of knowledge was in abundance. We can’t wait to see our finished projects when they have been fired. I am definitely going to book on to one of his evening courses."

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

"We really enjoyed this day course. Martin is a brilliant teacher and explains everything very clearly. The workshop was relaxed and enjoyable and we made lots of different pieces of work in the time available. Highly recommended ?"

Mark reviewed: Beekeeping Experience Day

"A highly recommend course. John was a fantastic teacher, happy to answer any questions about beekeeping. The course is a great combination of theory and practical experience. Perfect for someone considering taking up beekeeping. It's a wonderful setting for the day and Sue and John are great hosts."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thanks for the kind words Mark, really glad you got a lot out of the day. If you need any support with bees in the future just drop us a line. Best wishes, Sue and John"

Juliet Wilkes reviewed: Natural Cold-Process Soap Making

"Took this class with my sister and it was fantastic. Wendy is lovely and very knowledgeable. The soap making is really fun and with Wendy talking us through/ showing us the process ( and giving us a handy booklet) I definitely feel confident enough to recreate the process at home. We both made a large block of soap, which makes roughly 7 bars overall and there were loads of options to customise the soap. I would definitely recommend the class!"

Martyna MacKral reviewed: Dala horse carving

"We would like to highly recommend this course for anyone at any age. My two sons and their dad really enjoyed their time there and made fantastic things. It was a little bit hard for the younger one (4years old) but the almost 7 years old had lots of fun and cannot wait to go again. Thank you so much and hopefully we can come again soon."

Jess reviewed: Spring plants & flowers Art class: Saturday

"Such a fun morning and Alex was so friendly and helpful we will definitely book in again. Left feeling a lot more confident than when we arrived. Thank you !!"

SAREDON STUDIOS responded:

"Hi Jess! Thank you so much for your review, it means so much. We loved having you and your group, and happy you left feeling confident. Looking forward to getting creative with you all again! "

Anna Weekes reviewed: Mosaic/chat/create! with award winning mosaicist Emma Abel

"Such a lovely day which whizzed by. Emma is a great teacher both with technique and colour choices. I will definitely be returning."

abelmosaics responded:

"I really enjoyed introducing you to mosaics Anna, well done creating your very pretty hare, he looks gorgeous!"

Michelle reviewed: Needle felted Seascapes or landscapes with 2 Inspire You

"Had a fab time Rachel was very helpful explaining the techniques to use. The setting was lovely. It was really inspiring . Thanks for a great day"

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you Michelle, Your images were a great starting point and your willingness to try different things was brilliant in developing the final piece. I look forward to seeing the cushion finished and you back here again on some more courses."

K Betts reviewed: Needle felt a robin - live online workshop

"A fantastic course! What a lovely, friendly and patient lady Gwen is. Myself and my Mum thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and we came away with 2 beautiful robin’s at the end, despite never having needle felted before. The kit was great quality, with plenty of wool and an extra needle. Everything we needed was supplied. Can’t recommend the course enough, would love to do another."

Louisa reviewed: Landscapes, 2 day free motion machine embroidery workshop

"This was an excellent course, well taught. The resources to use were plentiful and varied. I came away with a great Dartmoor landscape, exactly what I wanted to achieve. Alison is a very good teacher with a wealth of experience which she is only too happy too pass on. I would highly recommend this course."

Tony Webber reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Simply a stunning experience — a whole welding world in a day. Thank you Julian for sharing so much theory and technical facts along with a very practical based approach which gave me my very first experience of MIG first thing and then allowed me to build various techniques on that throughout a very thorough day. Great conversation and chats on a whole range of shared interests topped it all off. Additionally Julian gave me much valued and appreciated information and facts on choices of machines and the kit I will need. I will go again if only for an opportunity for guided practice and the best cup of tea in West Yorkshire! A yes from me and a recommendation to anyone wishing to try and apply MIG welding. Thank you."

Tracy Saunders reviewed: Full-day traditional basketry willow workshops with Pip Cottage in Lancashire

"Attended the bird/bee sculpture course at Be a Gardener Maker Julie was great. Her style is relaxed, calm with an eye on the clock to make sure we got refreshment breaks (the food was excellent). She brought examples of sculptures at various stages of completion so that we could see how ours might develop, although flexible enough to invite us to create our own versions from books or sketches. Providing all the essential tools and explaining the varieties of willow available, helpful at the key stages but hands off to allow you to be creative. Really enjoyable experience, everyone completed their chosen sculpture and also left with a bundle of willow to continue to fill out or make a wreath. Great value thanks Julie."

Pip Cottage responded:

"Thanks Tracy for your lovely feedback, it was good to meet you and glad you enjoyed the workshop. Your bee sculpture is very good and it would be great to see a photo of the bee in situ. Thanks, Julie"

Paul Donnelly reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"A great course that I would highly recommend. Adrian and Andy were fantastic at explaining everything and are always on hand to help and ensure everyone can make the key ring and hooks. Then there is the added bonus of Debbie’s delicious food! Definitely give this course a go!"

Laura t reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We had a fabulous day with Jonathan at Salt Way Silver, Jonathan was very welcoming from the start and is an attentive, thorough and patient teacher. I was amazed at the progress we made in just one day and proud to come away with a beautiful peice of jewellery, I haven't taken it off since. Thank you Jonathan, I would definitely recommend to anyone."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Laura and well done with your jewellery making! You overcame many challenges during the day and it was a pleasure to teach you! Jonathan"

Sherri Highley Hammond reviewed: Full-day traditional basketry willow workshops with Pip Cottage in Lancashire

"Superb Willow Weaving course. Really enjoyed my day and feel I have come away with a new skill. I enjoyed it so much I went home and made my own wreath from the extra canes I was given. If you want a marvellous day out, with good food, good company then choose this one. My giant bee now has a new home"

Pip Cottage responded:

"Hello Sherri, thanks for your great review and glad you enjoyed the day, it was good to meet you. Your bee sculpture was excellent and very well woven. Thanks, Julie"