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Veronica reviewed: 'Big bucket' leather bag making workshop

"It was an excellent day. I had the option of making a bucket bag or a saddle bag and choose to make a saddle bag. There were 3 of us on course all making different things and Ellie was really helpful,moving between us. I really enjoyed learning something new and I'm delighted with my finished bag."

Love and Salvage responded:

"It was lovely to have you! Please come again and make whatever you want xxx"

Chris reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"Attended a course with Annette, who gave excellent one to one tuition, with lots of knowledge and practical help with techniques. Learnt alot and really happy with the finished prints, very enjoyable. Thanks Annette!"

Annette Rolston responded:

"Absolute pleasure. I enjoyed teaching you a variety of techniques."

Lee Dixon reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"What an awsome way to spend the day. Dave was so accomodating, welcoming, informative and patient and I left feeling like I'd not only achieved something but i had learnt along the way. Definately going to book up again some time and wouldnt think twice a out recommending the course to others."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your review Lee, I had a great day and I was impressed with the excellent job you did on your knife, it would be fantastic to have you visit again. Best wishes Dave"

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

"A lovely way to spend a cold Saturday morning. Sarah gave us some useful tips on how to make successful candles at home. Plenty of hands on candle making and comprehensive information to take away."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you Hilary, glad you enjoyed the workshop"

Tracey Russell reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"I recently attended the workshop. I found Jo to be very relaxed, very informative and of course, talented! The studio is well equipped, materials and equipment all of a good standard and Jo's input is just right. I am delighted with the needle felted dog I made , and it has definitely given me confidence to keep going . I would recommend the workshop to budding crafters, and I intend to return with friends and family at some stage"

Ben reviewed: Beginner woodwork - 1 to 1

"Had a great session with Phillip, he was patient and helpful and got the the balance right between instructing, demonstrating and just letting me get on with it! (Once I was confident on the equipment). The tools are really easy to use and good quality and I was really happy with the book ends I made. Thanks again!"

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"Thanks Ben. I'm glad you had fun making personalised bookends. I just hope your cat doesn't take exception to the design and fling them off the shelf. ?"

Janice Weston Smith reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"My husband and I attended the course on the 22nd January 2022. We enjoyed our day and found it quite challenging but Kate was excellent in aiding and abetting. My chicken worked out well once I could see where I was going, and the dachshund, which was a bit ambitious for a day, turned out really well after much assistance from Kate. Both were instantly recognisable to our grandchildren. Lunch was soup and filled rolls….excellent homemade produce and along with cake and hot drinks kept us going. I found it fascinating watching Kate working and seeing balls of woven willow become herons and an owl in flight. We would definitely go again. Now I can see how it works I might even be more adventurous and create a flock of hens. Thank you Kate"

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

"Fantastic course to teach you all the basics for glass fusing. Martin was informative, very helpful and a great pace to the session. We got to create lots of different glass pieces. If you are creative and like trying something new this is the course for you."

Angus reviewed: One-day woodcarving for beginners

"Really good from a learning perspective and conversationally. Will's experience and knowledge of the craft is exceptional. Also and importantly the biscuits and coffee are good!"

Meryl reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"Had a fantastic weekend, woodcarving for beginners Gerald was a very good teacher, experience is key, a very good insight to his craft. Hopefully going to try at home, now knowing the tools needed, we will see. Lunch was wonderful. Thanks"

Michelle Denny reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"I had the BEST time on my sculpture course. Not feeling I was particularly creative, Di patiently proved that I actually was and I came away with a lovely piece of work in the shape of our sausage dog for my husband's Christmas present (who was as amazed as I was!). Lovely setting, lovely relaxing day and best of all, lovely Di .. highly recommended and I'm planning on a second visit with my daughter soon. Thank you!"

Art on the Edge responded:

"Oh thanks Michelle ;0) I so enjoyed meeting you and it was fun chatting and meeting Dan in real life too. x"

Paul reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"The whole day was brilliant. I learnt so much and with the expert tuition managed to make something that looked pretty good too. It's all done in a friendly environment which makes learning a new skill easier and fun. Paul"

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Hi Paul, Thank you for this, it is appreciated. Your owl will look fabulous next to your other panel in the window."

Maureen Brooks reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Melanie is a lovely, supportive, encouraging teacher. We really enjoyed the day. Very clear demonstrations and explanations of the Batik process. We all achieved a lot in this workshop, learning new skills and creating 2 pieces. Great coffee, tea and cakes too! Thoroughly recommend."

Kate reviewed: Quilt in a Day, one-to-one course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"One of my long held dreams came true when I spent the day with Amanda doing the quilting course! The day was everything I had hoped for; hands-on, easy to follow, inspiring, motivational and totally relaxed. The hours whizzed by and before I knew it the day was ended and I had so many new skills to take home and practice. Thank you so much Amanda, you are a gifted teacher and it was a joy to be your student. I feel like the “mystery of patchwork” has finally become clear!! If you are thinking about doing this course, DO IT"

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Dear Kate, thank you for this review. It was a pleasure to meet you on Saturday. You took to quilting like a duck to water! I hope these new skills will give you much pleasure in the future. Amanda"

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

"I spent a throughly enjoyable 5 hours at Martin's workshop. As a complete novice I was not sure how successful I would be, but Martin was a fabulous teacher. Within minutes we were cutting glass and within the hour had our first piece made. It was a perfect way to be in the moment, to leave the hustle of life outside the studio. Martin was supportive but allowed you the freedom to be creative with a range of materials in a rainbow of colours. Can't wait to see my fired pieces. If you are sitting on the fence about this course, get signed up!"

Amanda Reynolds reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I had the Best day with John and Jill. Both J & J are lovley people, and run their course with great care making every effort to make your day with them as enjoyable as possible. They patiently take you through all your options for glass fusing/slumping projects, and their knowledge and Skill in the glass arts is awesome!! Jill took lots of time to answer our questions, and was always there to reasure at each step. Their hand made Chocolates, excellant Barista coffee, home made cake, and the cooked lunch was a wonderful suprise. They are not only smashing hosts, their whole approach to life and following a different path post retirement, is frankly inspiring. I want to return and learn more. I do a bit of stainglass work, and Jill has had a possitive effect on my glass cutting technique. I learnt so much. Overall a day with these guys is A++ Book with them, you will not regret it."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Amanda for your glowing review of your time with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the day and would like to return - we like to hear that. Kind regards John and Jill."

Eleanor reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Would highly recommend a session with Geoff for anyone keen to try pottery throwing. He gave us more than our alloted hour, at a time that worked for us. He was super patient, very encouraging and we ended up with four very respectable first attempts!"

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thank you for the review, Eleanor. I'm glad you enjoyed the session. Your focused approach clearly paid dividends!"

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

"Attended my first (and won’t be my last) glass fusing day with Martin. Excellent well organised workshop, very clear, precise and simple instructions to follow. Martin was on hand for help and advise but you were given the space to be as creative as you wanted with a large selection of different materials to use. Amazing how much you learn and get to make in the 5 hours, the time just flew by. If your reading this review..go for it you certainly won’t be disappointed ?"

Emily Arch reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Absolutely loved this course. I’ve never done wet felting before but I’ll definitely be trying it again. Melanie always explains everything clearly and always make her courses fun and informative. She has lots of different types and colours of wools to use in your picture and has loads of inspiration and ideas to help inspire you. I would definitely recommend Melanie’s courses."

Cynthia Millard reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"What a brilliant 2 day course, Sebastian was very informative and helpful, gave me so much encouragement with patience. I found it good therapy, relaxing and took my mind off other things, and came home with a lovely sculpture, which I did not think I would complete in 2 days. I loved every minute, and will definitely go again. A voucher for a present is a super idea and would be very much enjoyed."

Carol williams reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"Thoroughly enjoyed learning drawing. So many different skills to learn. Just enrolled for next course. Purnima is a very good teacher."

Carole Pullen reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"I think the course is excellent and being pared down into manageable pieces,it’s much easier to progress and learn different technique. I’ve already taken to try and draw a subject rather than trace from an image. Looking forward to more lessons."

Catherine reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Went on the course with my 25 year old daughter as a Christmas present and they loved it as beginner, could not stop them doing more on the day. I had done Linocut before, and Judith was very attentive to cater to all our aspirations on the day. We both had a fab day and learned a lot. We both love our prints. Judith was great with gentle guidance and gave me extra help as doing extra cut to allow me to finish my 2 piece puzzle lino. We both liked the relaxed pace and the intimate number (we were 3 students in total) so that we could have time and help from you on a luxury almost personal level. The studio is very pleasant and with space and light, a perfect creative bubble. Bonus for being served tea and cookies while happily crafting. Thanks Judith"

Isobel reviewed: Pyrography workshop

"A great crafting day with my niece. We learned new skills and got creative."

Vanessa Baylay reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"It was a wonderful day- both were very patient with us and Natalie helped us come up with ideas and encouraged us. It would be helpful to have instructions to get there as we git quite lost and were late but they were understanding and didn't rush us. Can't wait to see the end results. Would definitely recommend"