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Rachel Shipsides reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Tiffany Style Lantern Workshop in Lechlade- Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I thoroughly enjoyed the copper foil stained glass course. It was a really relaxed environment but also gave me the confidence to work on a simple project that I had in mind."

Jane reviewed: Coiled Rope Coasters & Placemats - Half Day Class

"Very enjoyable. Elspeth was informative and encouraging and helped solve problems when they arose. The venue was delightful and welcoming. "

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Jane, you were a pleasure to teach :-) We hope to see you again sometime in the studio."

Katy reviewed: Learn to rag quilt

"This was a great cause. Tanya and Emma were very informative, professional and fun. We had a lovely time and have learnt a new great skill. This was a really well organised course and amazing value for money. We do not hesitate to recommend this course to everyone and are looking forward to attending some of their other courses in the future. "

Craft Circle responded:

"Thanks very much Katy, it was lovely to meet you, and we look forward to see how your rag quilt turns out! All the best, Tanya"

Sue, Dawn & Sharon reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"We came as a surprise for my sister's 60th birthday. We were welcomed by Kathy who was very friendly and made us feel at ease straight away. We had a wonderful afternoon. All 3 of us really enjoyed ourselves as none of us had made candles before. The class was very interesting, informative and all the smells were to die for. Will definitely be back!!! "

Georgia reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I had such a fabulous day making stained glass with Cheryl, she was such a patient and helpful teacher! Lots of choice in terms of the colours of glass, and whether you wanted to use a template or make your own design. Would 100% recommend to anyone interested in trying stained glass. Thank you Cheryl!"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Hey Georgia .. you did such a great job making your fabulous stained glass creation.. lovely to meet you x "

Kevin Rollings reviewed: Spring beginner Watercolour Art Retreat Day

"An excellent course and Tutor. A fabulous day which has given me confidence to explore the world of watercolour."

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Awww Kevin, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and I’m so pleased you had such a lovely time and ready to carry on your watercolour journey :)"

Catherine reviewed: Copper Creatures/Silver Shapes with Beads: Wire Wrapping and Wire Forming

"Helga was an amazing host and very attentive to all participants. The experience with the other ladies was so much fun, in a very relaxed atmosphere. I have ordered more items to make at home. Very impressed."

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thank you Catherine. So lovely to hear you had a great time"

Melissa Hookway reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A most excellent way to spend a weekend. The rural location is delightful, and Sebastian’s beautiful sculptures are within the grounds for inspiration and admiration. I had a most wonderful time being creative, working on a lovely block of Bath stone. With the encouragement and advice of Sebastian I gained more confidence as the weekend progressed. Naturally stone carving is a messy business, so my best gardening clothes were the order of the day! With regard to thoughts about what shape to try and create, I found it very helpful to make a very rough mock up of the shape in papier mache at home beforehand, as I aimed to create a Three D piece. (While there is the option of making a clay model of your shape on the first day of the course to help when it comes to working on the stone itself, I thought I would gain more time if I arrived with the papier mache alternative at the start) Highly recommended! "

Adam F reviewed: 60 layer damascus knife/axe making course.

"Really enjoyed the 3 day Damascus course. Had help all the way through and advice on how to keep getting better with parts I found difficult. Have got a finished product that'll last forever."

Lucy Skinner reviewed: Creating Art in Nature- A new monthly creative group based in natural surroundings!

"I recently took part in this creative therapeutic art course. Louise and Jenna were brilliant facilitators, offering a safe, non-judgmental, and open space for attendees to stretch their creativity, and delve deeper into their art work. I came away each week feeling a little lighter having enjoyed spending some time doing art (with a whole host of materials and supplies!) as well as learning more about myself in the process. Would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested! Thank you Louise and Jenna :)"

Sarah Garratt reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Really enjoyed my day of Lino cutting. I found the modern alternative to the craft set that I battled with as a child so much easier to work with! Judith had a great range of resources and materials to inspire us and we were able to play with plenty of colour options with our completed design. The venue was ideal with a shop and cafe into the bargain. "

TM reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"A really enjoyable course delivered at exactly the right pace by a dedicated, patient and highly-skilled tutor. Very good value for money at an ideal venue."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the course here at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Shani Sedgwick reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I’ve just attended a spoon carving workshop run by Robert Andrew and it was a thoroughly enjoyable day and one that I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about this craft. We were a small group, all working on different styles of spoons and yet Robert was able to give each of us the one to one help we needed, all in a relaxed, friendly and safety conscious way. His respect for the integrity of his medium, trees and their wood was at the heart of his practice and that shone through the day. Thank you for a great day! "

Rosalind reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"A fabulous experience. Matt was really knowledgeable and generous with his time. A lovely location. We had a fantastic morning and would definitely recommend."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Rosalind, thank you for the lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the workshop, hope to see you at Manor Wood again soon. Matt"

Dan reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Excellent course with mark. Was fun from start to finish and would definitely do it again. Didn’t imagine I’d make a box as good as I and the rest of the guys on my course did. "

Claire Rowse reviewed: Fused Glass Candle Curve

"Wendy is amazing!! I cannot recommend her enough. I hadn't done fused glass before but Wendy was so knowledgeable and very patient. She showed us photos for inspiration, told us how to do everything safely and is very attentive. I absolutely loved making my fused glass piece and will definitely be recommending her to friends and family. I could have stayed there all day! "

Liz reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"What a wonderful two days! This course was exactly what I was hoping it would be and more! Bill talked me through everything from choosing leather to attaching all the fastenings, and soon had me trying various techniques before putting them to use to make my first bag. I could have stayed all week and absorbed so much more! I would highly recommend this weekend course to anyone starting out in leathercraft. "

Bespoke Leather responded:

"Awe, thanks Liz, it was a pleasure to work with such a talented and enthusiastic pupil. Keep at it and if you need any advice or tips just email or message. Best wishes Bill"

Suzanne M reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Really enjoyed the course. Excellent teaching and guidance from Andrew who was very inspiring. Great workshop and lovely setting. Would highly recommend to anyone considering it. "

Chris H reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Excellent one day introduction to bladesmithing. I was looking for an experience where the class was small and numbers were limited. Steve only has two students during the session and this truly leads to a personal experience. Steve is clearly very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was evident from the outset. Steve was patient and supportive, regardless of prior experience and ultimately ensured our knives were of an amazing standard for us to take away. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and can appreciate why Steve has many people return for further days in his forge. Many thanks Steve! "

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Hi Chris Thank you for your review. I'm always really pleased when a student enjoys themselves in the shop with me. I'm glad that you are happy with the knife that you made and keeping the classes small allows me to keep the quality of the finished piece that a student makes to the highest standard possible. I hope you enjoy your time with your knife and you put it to good use. Kind regards Steve "

Adam reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I didn't know what to expect of this course but it was quality 👌, was great for anyone. Mark is very knowledgeable and made the course really enjoyable. Also the workshop is in a lovely location. Would highly recommend."

Liz Dixon reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Excellent introduction to copper work. Emily was enthusiastic to share her skills & a great tutor, explaining the steps required to make & finish our bowl, including preparing the metal, annealing, shaping & the various finishing options. Very happy with my bowl."

Emma Overend reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"I’ve done many courses and this was quite simply the best I have done. Absolutely brilliant. Our Tutor Jo was fantastic, she ensured we all got individual attention and we all made a really stunning piece. Do not hesitate to book, I will book the same course again this year as I enjoyed it so much. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are happy you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Carol kobylanski reviewed: Enter the world of Pyrography with Bob Neill

"We had a fabulous day, Bob and Del made us feel comfortable and are very good hosts. We learnt how different woods, veneers and leather would react to burning. We learnt about equipment used and the different effects you can get with the wire nibs. We started by doing practice pieces in the morning, then onto a spoon and cheese board. We came away with some lovely pieces and would recommend it to anyone. Very therapeutic. Would definitely do it again. Thank you for your hospitality and lunch was great. 👍 "

Burnt Offerings responded:

"Hi Carol and Caz..It was lovely having you here for the day...You both did very well and it was good to read that you enjoyed the session. If you wish to come again and do something different such as a wooden bowl or platter etc you would be very welcome...All the best with all your craft activities and the bowling !! Keep your eye on the jack All the best Bob and Del x"

Bridgitte reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"I thought the workshop was fantastic! I really enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed learning about the different techniques and different wool types. The workshop was paced well. The atmosphere was great. "

Yvonne reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"I really enjoyed the class. I have tried felting previously but it's the detail and explanations which have really helped my understanding today."