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Nadia reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Fantastic relaxed experience, thank you for being so patient and explaining everything so simply."

Sally reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Very friendly, welcoming and non judgemental workshop, I had great fun."

K Bell reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned so much, I would recommend - Meg is a fabulous teacher."

F Jones reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"I absolutely loved being a part of this workshop. Thank you Meg for making it a fun, informative and relaxed experience. I will look out for future dates."

Neil Galloway reviewed: Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

"I had a wonderful time on one of Kate’s 3 day sculpture courses. As a complete novice I found Kate to be both supportive and an excellent teacher. She was able to effectively accommodate a range of experience and abilities within the group and an even wider range of themes to participants chosen pieces. Everyone had a really enjoyable 3 days and the time passed incredibly quickly. Highly recommended. Many thanks Kate."

Nicola reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a brilliant day! Jo is an excellent tutor very patient and guides you through the project so well that everyone comes away with a really impressive hare even without any prior experience or skill. The environment is lovely and Jo and Andy are both so friendly and welcoming (Tula and Mia are gorgeous too). The information you get prior to the workshop is clear and informative and the day itself is very well organised. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for your comments and really pleased you loved the day Nicola! You created wonderful detail on your moon gazing hare. ;-)"

Gillian Bromley reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"A very fullfilling, enjoyable course. Annis is a great tutor, very supportive and enthusiastic. Anne at Quirky Workshops is inspiring, arranging these courses, providing the venue and great lunches. 5 plus stars all round"

Edwin Haddon reviewed: Letter and Relief Carving in stone with Pip Hall ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns north Lakes & Cumbria

"You can teach an old dog new tricks!! Thank you Pip for an excellent 3 days in which I learned an enormous lot of new skills. When I've acquired my new stone chisels etc. I will be finishing the lettering on my house sign and displaying it for the whole world to admire. Pip is a splendid tutor, always with positive comments and encouragment. Three days passed too quickly, though my hammer wielding shoulder knew it had been exercised. It was great to be working in a group where we were all doing our own thing but subtly gaining from seeing what each of the group were doing on their own pieces. And last, but not least, many thanks to Annie for the organisation and also her participation in the course. Next time I pass through Greystoke I will look for her new Poplin Dub stone on the gate. And where would we have been without the coffee, tea, biscuits, scones with cream and jam and the excellent lunches every day. The kitchen staff must not be forgotten! A wonderful course!!! Edwin"

Susan from Worcester reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another lovely day at Tigley. Learned new stitches too! Great bunch of ladies and the lemon drizzle cake was gorgeous, thank you Julie !"

Lesley Courtney reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"A lovely relaxing, creative day. Inspirational tuition. Wonderful range of materials, thank you"

Diana from Worcestershire reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another superb day with Julie, great fun!"

Kate from Bromsgrove reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another wonderfully inspiring and creative day, thank you!"

Kate from Cardiff reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another joyful day of stitching. Julie makes every workshop a day of inspiration and fun."

Graham Brough reviewed: Spoon carving, 2 days with Steve Tomlin in the Yorkshire Dales

"This is an excellent course which builds on the beginner's course which I have done previously. Steve is a many skilled person who is also good at teaching. He models a process then monitors your efforts and offers advice in a friendly, constructive manner. It was a lovely relaxing day in good company from my fellow course members. The venue is tremendous, the location dramatic and wonderfully isolated. Rachel and Mike from Broadrake run a very high quality bunk barn in Chapel-le-Dale, it's difficult to concentrate on the carving as the views are so beautiful, regardless of the weather. Luckily there was time for both. On both courses Mike cooked an excellent lunch which were both very tasty. There is home baking and unlimited tea and coffee and always a friendly chat from Rachel. A perfect day. Thank you."

Barry reviewed: Introduction to copper foiling workshop

"This is the second course I have taken with the same tutor. So I came to this with a working knowledge of stained glass. But still it was engaging and informative. It started with the basics and at by the end of the session we had completed a nice little sun catcher. It wasn’t prescriptive so we have the option to make something we designed ourselves. It was a great course with a great tutor."

Manchester Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Barry for such a nice review. I am very glad that you did find it engaging and informative, on top of the stained glass skills you had already learnt. It was great to have you on the workshop Sharon :)"

Dawn Norris reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Saturday 28th September Our 'clayday' with Richard was fantastic. He took us (daughter and I) through the process of throwing a pot on the wheel and watched and coached while I attempted to remember what he had said and what I had done 60 years ago!!! In the afternoon he showed us how to make a pot with clay 'sausages' which I was none too good at rolling! It is always good to leave a course feeling pleased that you have made something unique. I can't wait to go back to decorate my pots. If you are looking for a fun day with a knowledgeable, patient, and caring teacher, this is the course for you. Richard also makes super tasty soup for lunch!"

Nicky reviewed: Glass Bead Making Workshop - For Two People

"I have now done two bead making courses with Julia and have had a fantastic time on both occasions. Julia is a really good tutor; she explains and demonstrates techniques clearly and is on hand watching how things are going and gives good advice if needed. She is very encouraging and attentive. I felt I really developed some new skills under her guidance. You get going actually making beads surprisingly quickly and both times I have ended up with some beautiful work. The work is really engrossing and there is always more to learn!"

Mrs Laura Ellwood reviewed: Contemporary Furniture Refinishing & Upcycling with Woodcare - 1 Day Beginners

"I spent 2 days with Ollie renovating an old ugly chair. By the end of the course it was transformed into a modern, usable and attractive piece of furniture. The detailed step by step instruction is invaluable. I will be booking a longer course next year as there is so many techniques to learn. Thank you Ollie!"

Lisa Eyre reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Bought the taster day as a gift for my partner and got myself a ticket too; so glad I did! This was a fantastic day. All instructions on how to ensure enjoyment of and find the event were clear and easy to follow. The day itself was packed full of instruction and hands-on activities, we both got a real sense of achievement with what we made and were able to build on skills learned in the morning for the more ambitious afternoon project. The venue was great, the food and refreshments really delicious (we ended up asking for several recipes), and the teaching from both Adrian and Andy was really thorough and clear. Would definitely recommend this experience, we'll be looking for their other courses."

Jenny reviewed: Introduction to Candlemaking

"I recently attended Wendy's workshop in candle making, as I'm an avid candle fan and wondered if I could master making my own. Wendy's teaching style is gently relaxed and patient, with pleasant music in the background and great coffee. I soon created an assortment of candles in different styles and colours, but it was rolling beeswax candles that really set me afire...I loved the natural scent and appearance of my creations. Her workshop has given me the confidence to have a bash at home and has set my creative tastebuds tingling. Thank you so much."

Anon reviewed: Introduction to keeping pigs - one day course

"Found it fantastically stimulating, educational, informative and helpful"

Anon reviewed: Introduction to keeping pigs - one day course

"I enjoyed all parts of the day, very informative. Great to go in pig pen with the pig"

Jenny Britten reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I was thrilled to attend Jane's workshop with my daughter recently to learn a completely new craft. Jane is extremely welcoming....we soon felt as though we had known her for years and although we were initially out of our comfort zone, Jane's bubbly personality soon put us at our ease. The workshop was informative, relaxing and jovial including wonderful buttery scones and drinks. We were soon creating beautiful objects using a variety of methods and equipment, with lots of encouragement and advice from our lovely tutor. I found my session so inspiring that I've already purchased the equipment to continue my craft at home. Thank you Jane, for your inspiration and a wonderful morning."

Anon reviewed: Introduction to keeping pigs - one day course

"All of it was really good, learned a lot today"

Anon reviewed: Introduction to keeping pigs - one day course

"The whole course was good. The variety - indoors/outdoors"