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David Joss Buckley reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"A wonderful three hours being guided by the delightlful Claire as she introduced us to the intracies of lino-cut printing. Even via the medium of Zoom, her gentle, but instructive and truly inspirational approach, made the course feel intimate and personal. Having already explored lino-cut printing a little, I now feel better-equipped to tackle more complex projects. Sociable, supportive and friendly, I cannot recommend Claire and her course highly enough."

Neil Kelly reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"I attended the course on 12th June. I have recently become interested in working with resin but wasn’t sure what to expect. I didn’t need to worry. The course was excellent. Very informative, received lots of support and came away feeling confident to give it a go myself. Couldn’t have asked for more. Looking forward to my next course. Thank you."

David Carter reviewed: An introduction to wood turning with Gregory Moreton (2 Days)

"Excellent course - very practical approach and really helpful in terms of reshaping tools and building templates. Left the course with a much better understanding of how best to turn!"

Frank bussy reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"I wanted to have a go at stained glass leading for years. Laura’s studio has everything all the tools and loads of glass colour chooses. Great advice and design help. I was walking on air when we finished. Great building too. Worth the money and 2 days flew by."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I'm so glad you think so. You really understood the process and I'm glad you got to see my friend's church stained glass studio next door. The painting stained glass weekend is coming up if you'd like to learn more about this craft/art. Thank you!"

Paul Fryer reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This is a wonderful course and a great introduction to furniture making and working with green wood. Lots of useful guidance but also a really relaxed atmosphere. Everyone on the course came away with a piece of furniture they were immensely proud of and lots of new skills."

Karen Booth reviewed: A day of drawing with line and wire in Derbyshire

"A very enjoyable workshop in a beautiful and inspiring studio. Drawing with wire was a lot of fun and we made some very creative fish and “kitchenalia” based on our ink drawings. It was both a relaxed and productive day, as Liz guided us along with clear explanations of process, helpful demonstrations, and lots of encouragement. I came away with some lovely personal decorations, and information and ideas from Liz about how I can experiment further with wire work at home. Thank you so much Liz."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to review your day and it was lovely to work with you again. You created some beautiful pieces and I hope that you can continue to explore the processes we covered. Best wishes Liz"

Amilee and Katie reviewed: 2 day Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"Booked this for a Christmas and thank you present for my sister and it was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the contemplative nature of weaving with willow and Joe is so knowledgeable about her craft. Todmorden and the surrounding area is so beautiful we loved it. We stayed locally and had two days of quiet, precious sister time. And made baskets we love. What could be better."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"that's lovely to hear! thanks so much for the review and letting me know. joe. xxx"

Julia Shoebridge reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"We had a warm welcome from Fiona, all 3 of us enjoyed our afternoon of mosaics. Fiona gave clear instructions & was attentive throughout. We each completed 2 coasters & were very happy with our creations. Many thanks to Fiona."

Jenny reviewed: Glass Fusing with Enamels Taster Class - Make a Tealight Curve

"This taster evening class was a gift and maybe not something I would have thought of doing, but I found it very enjoyable. Steve explained everything very clearly before and during the process of making our tea-lights. Considering I was a complete novice I am very pleased with the result, which I picked up a couple of days later when it had been fired."

rob reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"A excellent and very informative day for me as a complete novice to woodturning, Simon is a very good tutor and the workshop environment he has set up is first class, I came away with a far better understanding of what to do and what not to do, very happy. Louise put on a lovely lunch which was greatly appreciated and the tea kept coming just when you needed it, all in all, a great day and one I would recommend to anyone interested in getting into woodturning. Thank you Simon and Louise."

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

"Thanks, Rob, for a great review and we're so pleased you enjoyed your day. Let us know how you get on and do get in touch with any questions or queries - happy to help! Simon & Louise"

Beau Cleveland-Copeman reviewed: Learn pottery with Marina - two-to-one course

"My girlfriend and I just got home — now converted potters — after an incredible morning learning the craft of pottery throwing. Marina was so welcoming and encouraged us throughout the process. Can’t wait to go again!"

Tim rooke reviewed: Log to tumbler with Gedwood

"I really enjoyed my log to tumbler course and look forward to doing another one. It was the most enjoyable learning experience iv'e had, would highly recommend it. Ged is a brilliant tutor and very patient giving time for each student. A brilliant venue setup/style also adds to the experience. Big thumbs up from me. Slainte."

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Tim. Enjoy a dram in your tumblers when there ready - slainte!"

Andrew Stone reviewed: Green Woodworking

"A thoroughly enjoyable day which was extremely informative. I found it particularly inspiring and will look to enrol on more courses in the future. The course leaders Chris and Paul, were engaging, amusing and very knowledgeable. With an emphasis on fun with an undercurrent of safety, we all learned new skills and gained knowledge of equipment, trees, fire lighting and other bush craft and survival techniques. In short, it was a brilliant day. Thank you."

Bushcraft UK Wilderness Living Skills Ltd responded:

"Thank you for such a good and thorough review Andrew. We really pride ourselves on trying to offer more than the described course and our instructors will always look to tailor what and how they teach based on the students. We look forward to seeing you on another course soon."

Alexis Ogden reviewed: Mid Century Modern Refinishing & Restoration Workshop - All levels - 3 days

"I attended this course with no prior knowledge of furniture restoration. I loved every minute of it especially seeing my piece of furniture transform from shabby looking chest of drawers to beautifully smooth and smart piece of retro furniture. Ollie has a wealth of knowledge to hand and the course has given me confidence to tackle future projects. Thank you."

Carolyn reviewed: Bronzed Giacometti style Figurative sculpture workshop. Sculpt your Pet or Child or anything that inspires you.

"Do was welcoming, knowledgeable and gave me a great day. I learnt new skills that I hope to practice and extend at home. Great day. Thoroughly recommend!"

Elaine King reviewed: Powertex highland cow sculpture with Craft My Day

"Lovely course. Helpful tutor and a great, easy to find location. Would highly recommend"

Kelly reviewed: Macrame - Wall Art

"Wendy couldnt have been more helpful or patient. We were all complete beginners and all ended up with beautiful pieces of wall art and had a very enjoyable morning! Wendy was really flexible after one of our group got stuck in traffic and kindly purchased gluten free snacks for us which we relly appreciated Thoroughly recommend!"

Jillian Deans reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"Attended the two day bag making workshop with a friend and was very happy with the results. Despite being a bit daunted by using a sewing machine (I have very limited experience), Rosanna was very patient and helped guide me through the tricky bits such as turning corners and and sewing through multiple layers of leather and fabric. Was impressed with how well Rosanna was able to keep us both on track to complete in two days as we were making very different bags."

Amanda reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Organised this course for my birthday with my daughter. Mathew is an exceptional teacher with so much patience. Really great experience. Most enjoyable day."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was great to see you both exceed your expectations of the course and grow in confidence throughout the day. You both achieved a great deal and the pots produced were excellent. Your pots are now drying and will be fire over the next few weeks. Best wishes Mathew"

Armelle Lovegrove reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"I really enjoyed the 2 day workshop that I completed with my friend last week-end. I had never made a leather bag before and I learnt a lot about the construction and design of the bag. It was stimulating and exciting. We worked hard on both days and what a result! I have received so many compliments for the bag that I made with you and I am really proud of what I have achieved. Thank you so much for your patience, sorry for blunting your blades :)"

Chris reviewed: Sea glass silver jewellery making workshop at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire

"So enjoyed this class yesterday - Beccy gave us all an understanding of how to make sea glass jewellery - good instructions at each stage plus a helping hand! I came away with a lovely pair of earrings I made."

Valerie Oliver reviewed: Full day fused glass course with breakfast, lunch and all materials included

"This was a lovely day out learning a new craft. Kim and Sharon were so patient ,helpful and inspiring. Also thank you for being such lovely hosts. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable and fun day.I cannot speak highly enough of Kim and Sharon.Thankyou so much."

Hot Fusion Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review, Val. We had a wonderful day with you and know you will enjoy your fabulous coasters and jewellery."

Dave Biggins reviewed: 60 layer damascus knife/axe making course.

"An unforgettable 3 days making a Damascus knife. Having made the Damascus billet on the first day, you then discuss what shape and type of knife you want. The two guys Gary and Joss give you clear instructions and show you what needs doing. You are left to get on with the processes by your self but they always appear at your shoulder if you appear to be struggling, to nudge you in the right direction. They are also patience personified at making little errors disappear. ( Thanks Joss, that grinding belt and I had a few arguments) I left with a knife that exceeded my expectation and made my friends very jealous. The gentleman on the course with me also left with a stunning Bearded axe"

Kelly Balfour reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making Kit on Eco-friendly Willow Bases

"I bought this as a birthday gift to myself so that I could learn how to make a wreath properly after trying to make my own with some success. I sort of knew what to do but wanted to have a how to guide to help me along especially as I was making it for my sister with my recently deceased aunts artificial roses. Jenni was lovely from day one and emailed me asking what I would like in my set etc, she also kept me up to date with despatch dates. Everything in the box was labeled up and tied together in separate portions, which was helpful. The willow wreath was very sturdy and of excellent quality. The written guide and the video were extremely helpful in getting everything just so. I'm over the moon with my wreath. Thanks Jenni!"

Jenni Wren Creative responded:

"Hi Kelly You certainly did your sister proud, thank you for the photo of the completed wreath, it looks absolutely beautiful. I certainly appreciated the comment about the willow wreath, as they are made with a lot of care and attention, from sourcing and cutting the willow/ivy to weaving it by hand. The feedback for the video tutorial is also very gratefully received and I am so happy that it was helpful in constructing the arrangement of the wreath. The wonderful thing about wreaths, is that they are all year round, and make wonderful gifts, so I am sure this will not be the last one that you make. All the best and once again I am so pleased to have been part of the process of what really is a memento of a cherished member of your family. Jenni"

Becerley reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston, Lancashire

"Thoroughly enjoyed the Footstool workshop with Jo, she is a lovely lady, patient, helpful and supportive. I met a great bunch of ladies, swapping 'crafting' tips all day! My footstool turned out really well, and i would be more than happy to go on other courses run by Jo. The afternoon tea was also delicious. A great day!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Awww such lovely words, thank you. I really enjoyed the day with all of you. Jo x"