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David Martin reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"A very enjoyable day for two complete beginners. The pace; demonstration; and hands on time were spot on. Hopefully, our products will look good once they have been fired...."

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Thankyou David for taking the time to write a positive review of your day. Really appreciate it Rowena "

Judith (UK) reviewed: Duo human sculpture kit (1 x 30cm & 1 x 50cm)

"Fabulous kit , excellent instructions & delighted with the resulting figures. I feel inspired to do more. Thank you Jo. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Judith. So glad you enjoyed the kit and love the resulting sculptures. Jo x"

JULIET & SEQUOIA - GLASTONBURY reviewed: Silver Jewellery Ring making workshop

"My Daughter and I were gifted the silver ring making workshops for our Birthday gifts. My Daughter did the Sea glass ring and I did a hammered chunky ring with a copper heart. Sarah is so friendly and welcoming, providing us with hot drinks and biccies. She has a wide knowledge of all the skills and techniques she shared with us. She has a vastly stocked workshop, with all the tools and gadgets you could need. We had a few laughs along the way, and really enjoyed making our bespoke pieces. So pleased with them. An enjoyable experience and addictive. Thank you so much - would highly recommend. She is also a talented artist and photographer. No end to this women's talents."

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Juliet & Sequoia, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to teach you a bit about silver, and help you make your unique jewellery. Hope you like the photos as a memento of your experience, and you're welcome back anytime. Many thanks Sarah"

Jane Faulkner reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Really enjoyable course. Louise is very patient & helpful. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are pleased you are enjoying this workshop and thank you for taking the time to let us know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Sarah Rayner reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Wow!! What a fantastic course! Steve is an absolute genius and the whole day was interesting and fun, I learnt so much and never believed that the piece of metal I started with would be a beautiful knife in a few short hours! A truly unique experience that I will never forget!!"

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Good morning Sarah Thank you very much for your review. You worked really hard to turn that piece of steel into a functional piece of art which I know will give you great service wherever you decide to use it. It's always great to hear how much students enjoy themselves while working in the shop with me. It was a pleasure to watch your hammer skills improve as the day went on. Kind regards Steve"

Max N reviewed: Leather belt workshop

"Tina is an excellent instructor who brings clear passion and experience to her work. I had a blast and loved coming away from the workshop with something I can use all the time! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to work with leather or is looking for a fun personable craft experience :-)"

Morven reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"Very enjoyable, relaxing and creative class. Nicola explained the Saori philosophy, the basics of the weaving process and then let us loose to explore colour and textures. The three of us on the 4 hr course produced very different pieces which demonstrated the joy of this process."

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thank you Morven! I really enjoyed having you both in the class too. Hope you're enjoying your lovely weavings :)"

Audrey Jackson reviewed: Bangle Making Workshop For Beginners

"Yesterday my daughter and I made silver bangles, which we are delighted with! Liz Taylor is a brilliant teacher who makes you feel that you can do anything. She is kind, patient and encouraging. Even when you think all is lost because you’ve made a mess of things, she smiles and says “that’s all right - we can fix it.” Yesterday there were six of us, all making different designs, but she made time to help each one of us, and we all came away very happy with our various treasures. I can’t wait for the next course! Thank you Liz! "

Alison Bellamy reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"What a brilliant day. Anne was a fantastic teacher and the venue, Yarn etc, was a lovely, warm and inviting space. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed the day and we all produced wonderful scarves. Would definitely recommend to everyone who is interested in this type of activity. "

Martha reviewed: Pewter Casting - Beginner- 1 Day - Extra Person

"Fantastic day, Rachel is an excellent teacher and really enjoyed trying different techniques, learnt loads and so enjoyed trying new things with Rachel’s response to us going what if we try… was a yes lets!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. So kind. And thanks for a brilliant day and so much fun and creativity! It was great to see what you both produced. Thank you. All the very best. Rach "

Edwina Perkins reviewed: Wheel Throwing Workshop

"This was an amazing experience. Not having used the wheel before I made quite a few mistakes before I started to get it right. I hope I will be able to do more soon "

Orchard Grange Pottery responded:

"I hope you will be able to do some more soon too! Thanks so much Edwina :) It was lovely to see you again"

Kane reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"A very informative and enjoyable day. The workshop is very well set up. The two instructors, David and Joe, are great guys who clearly know their subject extremely well. Very good course content with loads of time actually welding. I felt this course gave me what I need to get started welding simple projects for myself. However, they offer further courses to increase your skills as you progress, which I fully intend to sign up for. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with little or no previous experience of MMA and MIG welding. "

Allied Welding School responded:

"Hello Kane, thank you very much for you kind review, we always strive to give the service & value for money we would wish to receive ourselves. Kind regards David "

Jasmin reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"I loved this crafting experience, Nicola was a lovely teacher, very nurturing and encouraging. I loved how she described the philosophy behind Saori. The workshop ran for a good amount of time for a beginner although I can see how if you did it for longer you’d get into hypnotic rhythm of it. Also the technique is good for recovering perfectionists as it’s the imperfections that make the piece interesting. The setting was lovely too, lovely open room, calming music and a sleeping dog for ambiance. Thank you Nicola!"

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks so much, Jasmine! I'm so glad you had such a good time. It was great to meet you and hope to see you again in the not too distant future!"

Andrew Poulten reviewed: Leather belt workshop

"I received this as a Christmas gift from my wife. Although I was a little sceptical at first I was more than pleasantly surprised at the quality and expertise that the course offered. Not only were the tools and materials of excellent quality but also Christine was a very experienced and knowledgeable teacher in her craft. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would highly recommend this to any friend or family member. An excellent gift! "

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

"A very enjoyable couple of hours making pots. As an absolute beginner (I was given the voucher as a birthday present and thought it would be fun to try), Pat was very helpful and guided me through making a total of five pots, three of which I choose to keep as momentos. I now appreciate the skill involved in pottery. Thank you Pat for your patience and good humour, a memorable day."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Tony, I am so pleased that you enjoyed yourself. Pat."

Martha Kember reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"A thoroughly delightful day on the ‘Weave a scarf in a day’ workshop. Ann had considered everything so carefully, from the warm welcome, the facilities, wool selection and patient tutoring. A great experience and a lovely scarf as a reminder of the day. "

Geri reviewed: Fused glass taster course

"Great fun, comprehensive and the freedom to create my own design, ably facilitated and guided by the tutor, Jane, was the best. I’ll definitely be back because my experiments will show surprises when out of the kiln, and I’ll want to play more. Highly recommended."

Cosy Creative Crafts responded:

"Thank you Geri. It was lovely to meet you and to guide you to create what was in your mind."

Stephen reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"Excellent course by a very experienced teacher. My family loved the piece of work I made on the course. The facilities were great, drinks & a really tasty lunch included, well maintained equipment with all safety gear provided. Definitely recommend for beginners & improvers. 5 stars."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks Stephen, I'm glad you enjoyed the day."

Aya soar reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"Highly recommended! I took the tapas course and had a full day of some highly skilled cooking, while also learning recipes and techniques that I will never forget! Thanks a lot phil :> "

Country Cooking Courses responded:

"Aya Thanks for your kind review it was great meeting you and passing on a few skills Take Care Phil"

Emma reviewed: Mosaic Robin Suncatcher

"The course was amazing very calming and a brilliant way to spend a few hours definitely want to do it again "

Meridian Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Emma, so pleased you and your mum enjoyed it. Your robins look fabulous. "

Vicky reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"I had such a great time at this workshop. I have never used Latex before and was a bit apprehensive about its application in my crafts but found that it is a great medium to work with. Andy was amazing at walking the group through each segment of the puppet making process. I would highly recommend this workshop for both beginners and those with more experience. I learnt so much and came away with a lovely little puppet that I will cherish. Thank you. "

Jacqui reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"Excellent day, thank you Paul. Came away feeling more confident to sharpen my own tools and practiced skills, which helped reinforce Paul’s clear explanations and demonstrations. Nice to be able to come away with a vase we had made, which was finished completely, without feeling rushed to get there. "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"I'm glad you enjoyed the day. Good luck with your progress. "

carolyn watts reviewed: Inspired by Nature at Fisherton Mill Gallery and Café, Salisbury

"A lovely workshop, very well organised and Fiona was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Paced really well with great reults. Great I could bring my teenage daughter (14), she loved the course too, her first craft course, and wants to do more. Many thanks"

Fiona Ingram Jewellery responded:

"So lovely to meet you both, I was really impressed by the jewellery you made! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - much appreciated 😀"

Giorgia reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"What an experience and what a teacher! I would highly recommend Tejal and her amazing course. She is an incredible teacher with a passion for stained glass and with a mission to make art accessible for people that might be reticent to discover their more artistic side. My partner gifted me this course for Xmas as an introduction to stained glass. I have a highly stressful job and through Tejal's teaching discovered stained glass as a way to channel my creativity and relax. "

Gabrielle reviewed: Dressmaking Techniques

"This was such a valuable course, on all levels. Jen was extremely knowledgeable, and went out of her way giving us personalised, hands-on help. She was patient, answered all our questions, helped us figure out four very different sewing machines, and crammed loads of fabulous techniques and content into our time together. She is passionate about her craft and adept at sharing her skills in a way that is understandable and simple. I came away with a highly detailed, clear workbook of the techniques we'd covered, along with a set of fairly priced, specialised presser feet that I was able to test in class. Jen was keen on keeping us focused in a friendly way, and kept us well-fuelled with teas and delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake. I highly recommend her class, and we covered so much, that I may even come back for a refresher!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Gabrielle, thank you so much for joining me in the studio and for your wonderful review, very much appreciated. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day and got so much out of it. You did a great job of all the techniques and I hope you will soon be putting them into practice with your own projects. Thanks again, it was lovely to spend the day with you. Best wishes, Jennifer "