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David Reed reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"Had a good day with Richard on the small leather goods course,a patient tutor,he explains all the different types of leather,shows you how to mark out,stitch and burnish the edges.A very informative day, thanks.I have also received an information pack giving advice on leather and tool suppliers ."

Karen reviewed: Willow Deer - One Day Workshop

"Really fun well organised day, great venue and you actually take home a sculpture that looks like a deer."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Karen Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your Willow Deer Workshop at Dillington House. It is such a lovely setting to make a hand made sculpture using locally grown willow from the Somerset Levels. We hope your deer is enjoying its new home. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dillington House soon. Regards Karen"

Anna reviewed: Make At Home - Fused glass wild foxgloves kit

"Kit beautifully packaged and with everything you need. Instructions clear and very full. Very enjoyable to make."

Mark Ashworth reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass 2-Day workshop with Karl Percival at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

"A great course run by Karl. Thoroughly enjoyed the two days and very pleased with the results. Thank you for showing me the process of stained glass craft."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Hi Mark, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. I was really impressed with the results too! What a fab teacher. I'll let Karl know about your great feedback. Warm regards, Joe Gregory. xx"

Mick reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Martin is an excellent tutor and very knowledgable, he provides great support and allows you to develop your skills and encourages you to experiment and try different and interesting projects. Great facilities and a nice supportive group of fellow stain glass enthusiasts."

Amy reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 2 hours (am)

"I had a lovely 2 hour glass fusing session last weekend. It was very informative and I got to make 2 pieces that I cant wait to see the final result. John and Jill were really friendly and accommodating. I'd recommended ?"

Fired Glass responded:

"Hi Amy So pleased you enjoyed your time with us and above all we made you feel welcome and you created some lovely pieces. The waiting afterwards can be the worst part until the kiln has done its stuff! Kind regards John and Jill"

Harry Allen reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - 2 Day Beginners/Intermediate Workshop

"Just completed a 3-day French Polishing course. Thoroughly enjoyable. Oliver gives clear instructions and keeps a close eye on what you are up to, checking your technique. He was able to help repair and replace bits from my piece that had fallen off or broken with age. Oliver was very knowledgeable and calmly explained the processes (more than once, as required!). As this is a teaching event, I would advise taking one complex piece requiring several different skills to be learned rather than several simpler pieces where fewer skills are repeated."

Deborah Clarke reviewed: Paper Quilling Art Course

"I have recently completed this course with Candice, and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. It was fun, informative and unique. It was delivered at just the right pace, with lots of demonstrations and explanations of the different techniques being taught. I cant wait to do the next one, and would recommend this course to any one and especially to those who have an interest in paper crafts."

Candice Creations responded:

"Thank you Deborah. It was a delight to teach you and have you on the course. I very much look forward to seeing you on the next one :-)."

Vanessa Bell reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"I had a wonderful time yesterday with Wendy learning how to and making recycled paper. It was good fun and very soothing to do. I am in the process of getting bits together so that I can carry on practising at home. Thank you for giving me another skill Wendy."

Daisy reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"I had a fantastic time, Jonathan was very helpful and patient, and my finished rings were gorgeous! The cake was delicious too!!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done Daisy and thank you for the hand made "Thank You" card too - you clearly both enjoyed the day and it was a pleasure to teach you both. Jonathan"

Tereza reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"My daughter and I had a wonderful time at Salt Way Silver. Jonathan was very friendly and patient. We made a beautiful pendant and rings. The chocolate cake was an added bonus : )"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Tereza, it was great to help you and your daughter to make your creations and I was very impressed with your new soldering skills! Jonathan"

Graham reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"My wife and I came along to the days course with the idea of making a simple ring each for our wedding anniversary. We learnt far more than I imagined and explored lots of different jewellery techniques. A really nice way to spend a day."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Graham - great to catch up again - and well done with your new ring making skills. Jonathan"

Claire reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Thank you so much for a fabulous day. A new experience for us, learning something completely different - your patience with my novice skills was thoroughly appreciated!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done Claire - great to work with you two on your silver jewellery. Lovely to meet up again and thank you for your kind words! Jonathan"

Jo morris reviewed: Indian wood block printing work shop

"Great hosts, wonderful range of blocks to use, clear instructions. My daughter and I had lots of fun and came away with happy memories and useful items. The building was clean and airy, recommend this course for anyone."

Sumersata designs responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Jo. We’re so glad you and Laura enjoyed the course and hope you will consider taking another course with us in the future. Janet and Pauline"

Michael Franklin reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"My son and I had a great day making kitchen knives with Dave at Hand Forged Yorkshire. Dave is a great tutor and passionate about his craft. He explained each stage of the process clearly and was engaging, patient, and supportive. At the end of the day we both ended up with a knife which exceeded our expectations, which we are both proud of and which we had a great time making. I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone thinking about doing it, don't hesitate, just book it!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much indeed for your kind review Michael, it is greatly appreciated. It was great to meet you both and you did a cracking job with your knives. Kindest regards Dave"

James Cumming reviewed: Forge a Knife- Blacksmithing and Knifemaking Experience Day

"I would highly recommend this experience! A huge thank you to Jon Kerr, who carried out an enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable induction prior to a day crafting my own custom knife! A real mans shed day with all the kit!!"

su hampton reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"Thoroughly enjoyed this 2 day course, it was set at a great pace which worked for both the novice and those with a little woodworking experience."

Stephanie Jarosova reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"Small, friendly, fun, and informative (plus there were delicious scones made vegan just for me which was much appreciated). The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was great fun experimenting with smells. Lots of information provided for those who wanted to add reed diffusers to their business proposition on how to do that, and lots of time for playing and smelling too. I really enjoyed my course and feel confident to go make loads of reed diffusers and home smells on my own."

Kate L. reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course

"Brilliant course, I learned a lot! It was a small class with personalised attention. Our lovely teacher Paula guided us through the basics of candle making in a fun and accessible way. We all received a booklet to take away with a lot of information to continue making candles at home. Thoroughly recommend this course for anyone interested in discovering candle making."

Deborah Judd reviewed: Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring mixed media in Derbyshire.

"This was a really original and very educational workshop that introduced me to the Art of the Bloomsbury group. The pieces we produced were inspired by very colourful and highly patterned images from the amazing house of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant "Charleston" in Sussex. As always, Liz's highly professional, calm and encouraging approach, gave me the confidence to dive into all the tasks with aplomb, if slightly messily. (Sorry Liz! ) Using ink with gorgeous vibrant colours, we worked from life and Liz's beautiful samples as well as the sumptuous images of the artists themselves. The day passed all too quickly. I came away with several pieces including paint and jug designs and collaged compositions. All of which I intend to continue working on. I begun the day tired and stressed but left very relaxed and happy. Thank you Liz for a fabulous day. I look forward to my next visit to the Slipper Studio. A wonderful place to forget the world and to simply draw."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Deborah, Lovely to hear about your day at The Slipper Studio and thank you for taking the time to comment. I really enjoy teaching this workshop and you are so right about working with those vibrant colours - they are just beautiful. Combine this with images inspired from Charleston House, there’s so much to explore and be inspired by. Attending a workshop is a great way of stepping away from our busy lives and I know that you always benefit from focusing on something new and relaxing. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your pieces Inspired by Bloomsbury. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Alys reviewed: Silver Jewellery Bangle making workshop

"My daughter and I had a lovely time making our jewellery at Sarah's workshop. We are complete beginners and Sarah made us feel very relaxed and welcome. There was plenty of time to think about our designs and then carry them out without feeling rushed. I think Sarah was skilful in striking the right balance between being helpful, informative, giving good guidance when we most needed it and also allowing us to be absorbed in what we were doing! We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we both love the items we came away with."

Sharon reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course

"What an amazing day! Paula is an excellent teacher, and very friendly as well. All the materials supplied were top quality, and it was altogether a great experience. Relaxing, entertaining and I learnt so much about candle making."

Annabel Sampson reviewed: 1.5hrs Potters wheel throwing for beginners Dimbleby Ceramics Trentham Stoke-on-Trent

"Husband and I just did an hour and half lesson with Mathew which was just brilliant and exactly what we needed to get away from work and kids for a treat. Mathew is a great teacher, very patient and a lovely welcoming person. We learnt a lot and completed two pieces each. I would highly recommend taking a lesson or a course with Mathew (wish I lived in the area). His studio is cool and you can spot a squirrel or two! Book a session, you know you want to!!!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Annabel, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I had a great time teaching both of you and seeing the lovely forms that you both created throughout your time in the studio. Best wishes Mathew"

Vicky Adams reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"I am so pleased I took this course. Ienjoyed exploring a new craft in a beautiful setting. Helen is an excellent teacher. She patiently demonstrated and explained the process while giving individual support to all of us. She is generous with her time and knowledge. I left wanting to come back for another course."

Louise leyland reviewed: Soy Wax Batik Class

"I had an enjoyable afternoon on this course .Chrissy was generous with her time and resources. I attended with my sister and we each came away with a sample /practise piece and 2 pieces of batik painting which we chose the design of from the many available . I recommend this course if you like to learn a new skill."