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Kate Fiddes reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Wow ! What an absolutely fabulous Saturday. Julie was an amazing hostess, talented and extremely knowledgeable. I went wanting a little insight to the candle making business and have come away very excited . The morning and afternoon was fun and relaxing and very therapeutic! Afternoon tea was a delight and was presented so beautifully. This course was not only informative it was an absolute bargain as you get take take home all your goodies . It was such a pleasure meeting all the wonderful ladies who were also on the course . I will definitely be back . Thanks again to Julie and her team ."

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

"I had a wonderful day with Tejal teaching me how to create a beautiful piece of stained glass. I had always admired this craft but realised that you really need to be shown the stages before you could start this as a hobby. I was lucky to have Tejal all to myself and by bringing lunch and refreshments with me I managed to use all the hours we had to create a piece I can be proud of. I can highly recommend this workshop."

Kevan McCaig reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"It was a great woodturning course that encompassed everything and more. Simon is a patient teacher and thoroughly understands his craft in detail. The day was very relaxed with coffee and lunch provided by Louise. I made a honey wand a bowl out of a really nice piece of wood. I enjoyed learning about the finishing products and process. The next day I turned 2 bowls at home thanks to Simons tuition. I would highly recommend Simon (Blended Monkey) to anyone wishing to get off to a god start in Woodturning. I’ll be back!!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Kevan, Thanks for the great review. It was great having you in the workshop and I'm so glad you managed to put the teaching into practice - very nice bowls! -- Simon & Louise"

Lesley reviewed: Woodturning for beginners: 2 day course

"Both my husband and myself really enjoyed our recent 2 day course with Stuart. Being beginners he was extremely patient and encouraging, spending all the time necessary for us to grasp the basic woodturning techniques. We were totally absorbed and the time seemed to fly by. With Stuart's help we managed to leave with some beautiful creations. A particular concern for us was how to sharpen and use our own toolset which we brought along for the course. Stuart explained and demonstrated how to do this giving us confidence going forward. Many thanks again Stuart . I would thoroughly recommend the course which will be tailored to the student's level of skill and needs. Stuart was a great teacher."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Glad you both enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing some photos of the pieces you make. Happy turning. Stuart."

Rob reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"A brilliant experience. Dave is an excellent teacher who has carefully planned the day to develop his students' confidence with different techniques that build on the last activity. His teaching method of explaining the right way to do things and then pointing out barriers to success really worked well for me. It was a real pleasure spending the day in the workshop, relaxed but safe every step of the way. I'm really pleased with the kitchen knife I made under Dave's supervision and guidance. Thank you Dave, Rob"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"I really appreciate your kind comments and review Rob, thank you very much. Brilliant to hear you enjoyed the day and you're happy with your knife, it was fantastic having you in the forge and you did a cracking job. Kindest regards Dave"

Inger reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day making baskets with Jonny and Becky. I mentioned that I had done a little bit of basketry many years previously and they were able to make my experience slightly more advanced, differentiating my basket on the spot. Keep an ear out for Jonny's jokes, they are lost if you are not tuned in ! It was great to meet people on the same wavelength and swap stories around crafting in general. Lunch was fabulous. A slice of quiche, luxury salad box and two choices of cake ! Great views of the surrounding countryside. I would completely recommend this as a creative and entertaining day out."

Philipa Kohly reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"I would definitely recommend the half-day class to both beginners and experienced potters. I came to the class with previous experience (I had in the past made pottery and even thrown pots on the potters wheel) and all I wanted was a reminder of how it's done - correctly. Being a professional potter Yoka was great as she gave every consideration to how a beginner may feel working on the wheel for the first time, while also giving me the attention I was after. Her instructions were very clear and I was amazed to see that every student made at least one pot very successfully by the end of the 3 hr session. I was encouraged to pay attention to my posture in order not to put strain onto my shoulders, back, arms, hands and wrists - unnecessarily. Old habits die hard (even after 10 Years!) but I came away with exactly what I was hoping for - a reintroduction to throwing in the correct manner. Thank you Yoka."

Siramik responded:

"Hello Philipa, thank you for your kind words. The participants and you made at least 5 good pots during the 4 hour session from 9.30am till 1.30pm. It was lovely to see your experience with the clay already and you progressed well. Now it is waiting for those lovely pots!"

Dot Clarke reviewed: Multi Colour Lino printing course

"A very enjoyable class with good tuition. It was good to be in a small group so that you experienced one-to-one tuition when needed and it was easy to ask questions or ask for clarification."

Printmaking with Evelyn Polk responded:

"Thank you for the review Dot, was a pleasure meeting you and I'm glad you enjoyed the class. All the best, Evelyn"

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

"What an amazing day we had and what a lovely teacher we had too. Tejal was lovely and extremely knowledgeable with all things stained glass. Everyone should go!"

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

"Had an amazing day on Saturday learning from Tejal. Course was relaxed and very informative. Left with a beautiful piece and a new stain glass obsession book on this course you will not be disappointed."

Catherine reviewed: Blacksmithing taster days (half day)

"My son took part in a half day workshop making a drink holder and bottle opener. He's only 15 and wanted to see if Blacksmithing was something for him. He really enjoyed the whole experience and was very pleased with the end result too. The course was very well organised and he learnt lots of new skills. It gave him just a taste of something he now wants to take further. We will be booking a 1 day course some time soon. 100% recommend this experience!"

Sian Hepworth reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making at ShedLight

"I had a great time making a drum lampshade with ShedLight. Vanessa is an excellent teacher and brilliant at teaching online. I love the lampshade I made, it looks really professional! I'll definitely be using the skills I learnt to make more!"

ShedLight responded:

"Hi Sian Thank you for the lovely review and I think you made a brilliant job of your lampshade too! Vanessa :)"

Arthur Marshall reviewed: Landscapes and seascapes at the Cheshire School of Glass

"This course was excellent. Jen was generous with her information and her time. She went above and beyond what was expected. I would recommend it to any one."

LJB reviewed: Garden/ Outdoor mosaic kit: Dragonfly Circle hanging garden decoration

"This order has still not arrived - 7 days since I was told it had shipped. Have contacted seller but have not had a reply. Very disappointing."

Primrose Mosaics responded:

"Unfortuntely this parcel seems to have been lost by Royal Mail, hence its non arrival. I did take some time off over a weekend, when the message was sent, but responded to the customer and sent another kit immediately, as I do highly value customer satisfaction - sadly, this 1 star review had already been left, so is not a reflection on the quality of the product. I would encourage other customers to get in contact if you have a problem, I can assure you I will be only to happy to sort it out for you. Jacquie"

David Peel reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"Absolutely fantastic from start to finish, I was really impressed with the knife I made and how we got into the thick of it right off the bat. So much so that I'm considering going back to make a full set of kitchen knives. I can't recommend this experience highly enough and that comes from the expert teaching of Richard. Brilliant experience !!!"

Zi Young Kang reviewed: Beginner woodwork - 1 to 1

"Philip kindly prepared materials and technical drawing for our project and guided us step by step to complete kitchen roll holders. It was informative and fun and Philp was extremely nice and patient. Highly recommend this course for anyone who is interested in craft. Thank you Philip!! We may book another one in the future."

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"My first couple on a craft session. You two were great fun. The competitiveness!! Lol. Glad you like the design I came up with and had fun. See you next time."

Juli Hicks reviewed: Silver jewellery making with Cyrilyn Silver

"Enjoyed the experience of creating a piece of jewellery and it was great to do something totally different!"

Created By Hand responded:

"Thanks for the comments Juli We are glad you enjoyed the day. It always amazes us when we see how well everyone does on these classes. Each one unique and each one something to be proud of! D"

Shazna reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"This was a Christmas present for my daughter and I went along with her. We both had an amazing day. Carole was lovely, welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and made two gorgeous glass pieces each. I would highly recommend."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"Thank you :)"

Charlotte B reviewed: One day Bag making traditional leather workshop (tote bag / side bag)

"I had a great time on the one day bag making workshop. Kingsley is an amazing teacher and explains everything really clearly. It was lovely to spend the day learning something new in a relaxed environment and I was so pleased with the bag that I made. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone thinking about it!"

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

"I most enjoyed meeting Emma, listening to Emma’s very impactful and clear instructions and learning and having a go at creating something that I have never done. ‘Start with an eye and a head’ ‘ Design, shape, glue’ will stay with me for a long time..."

abelmosaics responded:

"It was a pleasure to meet you Masha, your mosaic worked really well and thank you this review."

Ellie reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I couldn’t recommend this Lino print course enough. What a treat to spend a whole day submerged in the creativity. Judith was extremely welcoming and I would definitely be looking into more classes with her. Thanks again for having me Judith x"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Ellie I really enjoyed working with you and your Gaudi inspired prints were stunning!"

Mike H reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"This was bought for me as a present as its my kind of thing and i wasn't disappointed. From start to finish it was a fun day learning new practical skills and the science behind it. Safety brief to start and straight into the day forging, normalising, tempering etc. The guys were clearly knowledgeable and always on hand offering guidance and help if needed. Bit of banter throughout the day made an enjoyable time even better. Went home with my own pride and joy, next step to make a handle !!. Cheers guys it was a great experience, well recommended and i am spreading the word !!."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Mike"

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

"This was bought for me as a present as its my kind of thing and i wasn't disappointed. From start to finish it was a fun day learning new practical skills and the science behind it. Safety brief to start and straight into the day forging, normalising, tempering etc. The guys were clearly knowledgeable and always on hand offering guidance and help if needed. Bit of banter throughout the day made an enjoyable time even better. Went home with my own pride and joy, next step to make a handle !!. Cheers guys it was a great experience, well recommended and i am spreading the word !!."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Thanks Mike"

Karen reviewed: Enamelling jewellery private workshop

"Wow! I had a fabulous morning with Sarah doing a 121 enamelling course. Sarah is so kind and patient and has a great knowledge but is also keen for you to use your own creativity in making designs. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to do one of Sarah's courses. I was a complete beginner but was made to feel very at ease. Thanks you Sarah."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thanks so much Karen - I love sharing my passion for the exciting world of enamelling!"

Sam reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"I bought the knife making course for my boyfriend for Christmas & he took part in the course yesterday. He thoroughly enjoyed the whole course, learnt lots of new things & enjoyed the one to one tuition with Andy. He loved it that much, he said he wanted to make another knife straightaway so he could practise what he had learnt! I have already purchased the axe making course for his birthday to try next time & he is looking forward to that! Would highly recommend."