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clyde brown reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"Very enjoyable. Paul, Chris and the other instructors were great. Good graft and a great group which made the weekend. Would 100% recommend"

Dry Stone Walling Association Lancashire Branch responded:

"Clyde & Chantelle Many thanks for you kind words Paul"

Caroline Elliott reviewed: Introduction to leaded stained glass

"Had a brilliant day with Gen. Did the stained glass course which was a bit trickier than I had anticipated but Gen was really patient and showed me what to do when I had gotten in a muddle. Had a super lunch and sat chatting with the other lady Joanne on the course. Learnt a lot of new things about cutting glass with the different tools. Would definitely recommend this course and I’m sure the fused glass course it just as educational. Thank you Gen."

Wicked Gen Crafts responded:

"Lovely to have you on the course and so pleased you enjoyed the day, learned lots and took away your own hand-made lovely piece. "

Carol H reviewed: Jewellery making with silver clay - one day beginners workshop

"This course was bought for me as a birthday gift. I absolutely loved the Silver Clay process and the excellent teaching method from Charlotte. I came away with 3 very unique and wearable pendants. I would definitely do this course again and even buy a small kit to try at home Thank you Charlotte for a lovely day :-)"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Carol, thank you for the lovely review, I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Well done on making such gorgeous jewellery! Regards, Charlotte"

Melanie Alexander reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"I booked my friend and I for A Day on the Tiles as a birthday treat, and we loved every minute. After welcoming us with cups of tea, Fiona explained the process of making a mosaic, how to keep us safe and gave us guidance on our designs. The studio pinboard of photographs provided plenty of inspiration; there were many colours of tile to choose from and the supply was plentiful. Fiona worked alongside us, and was available to give advice when needed. We enjoyed plenty of hot refreshments alongside carrot cake. We chose to grout our own creations at home, so Fiona provided us with the grout and a set of instructions. The whole experience with Fiona was relaxing and enjoyable, thoroughly recommend it!"

Martin Chandler reviewed: Beginner's Weaving Class / Introduction to multi-shaft weaving (Weekend Course)

"Alan is a great teacher and guides his students through a range of weaving techniques using different looms that demonstrate a variety of set-ups. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun and you learn so much about the fundamental aspects of weaving. Alan guides you through the technical language and how to thread up a loom to start weaving. A great productive weekend!"

Alan Oliver Handweaver, Dyer & Print Maker responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review, Martin. I had a great time teaching you and Caroline and I'm so glad you both enjoyed yourselves."

Sarah Richardson-Cornish reviewed: Double-Sided Lampshade Making

"Really enjoyed this course in a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Clear directions/ instructions given throughout and Wendy was always on hand if any additional help or advice required! Given this was the first time I’d ever made a lampshade I was suitably impressed by the finished professional look! Bought more kits to make at home too!"

Rochelle reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Fabulous day with 2 very approachable and knowledgeable blacksmiths and some scrumptious food to boot! Thankyou all for a super day"

Ang reviewed: Make 3 Rings in a Day

"We were a group of 6 from Bolton The workshop was a fascinating journey into silversmithing, from raw silver strip to a beautiful wearable personalised piece of jewellery. Rachel is friendly, knowledgeable and very skilled, and it was a joy to learn from her. The 3 rings programme is excellent value and an empowering experience where we try various techniques and let our creativity run wild. We all left feeling pretty proud of ourselves, and determined to make a return trip :-) Angie"

Hilary reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Attended Beginners Glass Fusing course with my mother and sister to celebrate Mum's 87th birthday. We had a brilliant day and Melanie even provided birthday cake with candles for my Mum. We have just collected our finished results and are delighted with them. Would highly recommend this great value course."

Fiona Blatcher reviewed: Resin Art Workshop

"Really enjoyed the afternoon having fun with resin. Sophie was very flexible in terms of doing slightly different things than on the workshop plan and even let us do extra since we had time! Lots of useful hints and tips."

Unusual Girl Art responded:

"Thank you for your kind words and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the session! It was a pleasure to have you along and I hope you continue to have fun in your adventures in resin."

Louise reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"This was a birthday present for my daughter and we both loved it. Sarah is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. The morning was relaxed and the coffee much appreciated! Everything was well organized and I am inspired to have a go at making my own candles to give as gifts. We each came home with floating candles, a multi-coloured pillar candle, a lovely scented candle, rolled beeswax candles and tealights. I would definitely recommend this workshop."

Candle by Events responded:

"Hi Louise, really pleased you both enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for your kind words."

Ann-Cherie reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"This was such a fun and informative candle course in a beautiful and tranquil environment. Anne was very welcoming and knowledgeable as a tutor. It was fun to choose different colours, fragrances etc for each candles. Plus we got to take them home! I will return for more courses."

Mike reviewed: Straw skep hive making course - with Bees for Development

"Very enjoyable course. Great tutor and location with a superb lunch."

Trish Collier reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"I booked a bangle making workshop with Jolene for my daughter's 12th birthday celebrations. We had a wonderful time in such a lovely workshop space. It is clear that Jolene loves her workspace as that shows with all the wonderful things that are on display. Jolene has such a calm manner and instantly put my daughter at ease. Her style of teaching is relaxed and fun whilst also being informative. Ava initially started off quite worried about ‘messing up’ her bangle but with Jolene’s guidance and reassurance she relaxed and her bangles were amazing. Her confidence throughout the workshop grew and on all of my photos that I took she had a huge grin on her face. We both thoroughly enjoyed our time together, Jolene was amazing! She had also made us some wonderful homemade chocolate brownies and we had plenty of drinks. We were made to feel very welcome in Jolene’s wonderful space and are already wanting to return for another workshop. We will treasure our bangles that we made forever, they are beautiful. Thank you so much Jolene ?xx"

Karen reviewed: Acrylic Painting Workshop - Intuitive Art & Floral/Non-Traditional Mandalas

"As a complete novice I felt encouraged and supported throughout, which made for a positive creative experience. Information and guidance was given clearly with demonstrations where required. It was fascinating to see the painting unfold through different stages of the process, in unexpected ways. The environment was conducive, I learnt a lot without feeling overwhelmed, and felt I was in safe hands as I felt my way through something totally new to me. I would recommend to people at all stages of their creative and artistic journey. It was a fun day with a completed (for now) canvas to take away!"

Alchemy Through Art responded:

"Thank you so much Karen, I'm so pleased you felt encouraged and supported. I hope you feel a renewed confidence to continue your painting journey. If you need any further information, I'll be happy to help."

Cath Stone reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Fantastic Sunday afternoon spent in Laura’s workshop. Created our very first mosaic pieces, both now hooked and can’t wait to try more. Three hours of total relaxation, very absorbing and from the first seconds of drawing out a design template you can feel your worries just melting away. Thank you Laura. Cath and Stacey"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Cath and Stacey, you are so welcome! The hours flew by. You might like the cutting glass for mosaic afternoon... have a nosey when you've got a minute. All the very best to you both for your future mosaic crafting. Laura. "

Zara reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Splendid day ?"

Highfield forge responded:

"Glad you injoyed you time at Highfield forge ?"

Donna James reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"I attended the one day knife making course with my 13 year old son and we had an absolutely fabulous day. The mix of excellent technical knowledge and a friendly, fun approach meant that the day just flew by. I felt really well supported by both David and Decklan (under Graham's watchful eye!) and both my son and I came away with knives that we can truly say we made ourselves and are immensely proud of. Decklan is especially amazing - and was the perfect role model for my son. We will definitely be back! Thanks again Team Vlakvark - you are awesome :-)"

Donna James reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"I attended the one day knife making course with my 13 year old son and we had an absolutely fabulous day. The mix of excellent technical knowledge and a friendly, fun approach meant that the day just flew by. I felt really well supported by both David and Decklan (under Graham's watchful eye!) and both my son and I came away with knives that we can truly say we made ourselves and are immensely proud of. Decklan is especially amazing - and was the perfect role model for my son. We will definitely be back! Thanks again Team Vlakvark - you are awesome :-)"

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

"Brilliant day. The family were very helpful and knowledgeable. I came away with a knife that I made with their support that I am proud of."

Nick reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Brilliant day. The family were very helpful and knowledgeable. I came away with a knife that I made with their support that I am proud of."

Hannah Lees reviewed: Forest workshop

"A beautiful experience carefully created by Stephen to be gentle and kind. Stephen is an excellent teacher, recognising participant's strengths (and weaknesses!) encouraging and supportive as well as being charming, generous and enjoying a giggle. I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a fully holistic experience."

Jackie Jones reviewed: 💜 The Suffolk Silk Scarf Painting Workshops 💜 at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk ~Fabulously Creative

"What a lovely day I had with Ruth. The process was very straight forward under her tuition and the scarf I made was gorgeous. Well worth the drive from Lincolnshire and the cost of the day. I can highly recommend it. Thank you Ruth."

Liz reviewed: Introducing natural dyeing

"A lovely day spent in the woods gathering wildflowers and leaves to use for Eco dyeing- leaving the print of the flowers on card. Then being involved in the process of using various plant materials to create vivid or muted colours on wool and fleece depending on the plant material and method used- very exciting. Susan involved us all in the production which was very ‘hands on’ and we were all given samples of the dyed wool and fleece at the end of the day. She was very well organised - everything was to hand and there were printed notes and book lists to take away to continue your journey into natural dyeing."

Hazel reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"It’s so strange: Covid meant you put your courses online and it meant I went looking for an online beginners art course and now drawing and painting are very important to me, and hopefully will give me enjoyment for the rest of my life. So I have much to thank you (and Covid) for!"