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Jane C Evans reviewed: Sewing classes for beginners to advanced. All ages catered for.

"I’ve been on several Madeonanglesey courses over the past six months. Karen is an excellent teacher and a very skilled sewer. The sewing studio is bright and very well equipped. I’ve really enjoyed all the courses and have learnt a huge amount. I would really recommend Karen’s courses."

Henry reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really enjoyed the course, tuition was excellent in a great environment."

Lisa Lucking reviewed: Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

"Thank you Daniel and Vija for such an insightful day coupled with fun and some beautiful results to take home. Looking forward to my next course! Lisa"

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Floristry at Trill Farm

"Lovely barn, great instruction, well organised and very fun! Chickens and swallows a bonus!!! (Oh, and lovely lunch!)"

Claire Carless-Jones reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I have done the sea scape full day course and a full day taster with Glass by Design. Angelina and Cathy are very professional and knowledgeable which makes them brilliant teachers. Angelina was very helpful when I had to be difficult and make a more complicated design with my sea scape. I would highly recommend their courses as you will come away fully understanding the process and have a new skill. You will also get a lovely completed item to show off when you have visitors."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. Hope we see you all again soon."

sylvia nickels reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"My friends and I decided to have a go at making a stained glass seascape panel at Glass by Design. None of us had any experience and were a little apprehensive about learning new skills. Angelina was a brilliant teacher, patient, understanding and with such expertise. We all thoroughly enjoyed the day and finished with a beautiful panel of stained glass which we now proudly display in our homes. We would thoroughly recommend the courses at Glass by Design."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. Your panels were beautiful and I am so glad you had such a great time."

Julie reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Given me confidence to just got going on projects. Conversation, lunch and cake were fab too. Thank you Lucy."

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

"I received the course for Christmas and I'm so delighted I did! The course was incredibly enjoyable and very easy to follow. The instructions were thorough and clearly explained. Adrian, Debbie and Andy were a delight to spend time with and the lunch was to die for! Highly recommend!!"

Steve White reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A splendid day it was, a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable and lovely space with clear instructions from Jon. We created the base for our baskets in the morning (with a tea and delicious cake break too!). A really delicious lunch was provided in Jon and Beckys kitchen and then back to the workshop space to finish our baskets. I have been twice, the 1st basket is a beautiful thing with a handle for bringing in fire logs and the second a specialised one for one of my performance bikes. I highly recomend the whole day, great instruction, friendly group, great space, lovely lunch and a treasure to keep for ever! ?"

Debbie reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Booked this for my son, he had a fantastic time, he didn't want to leave! Will definitely be back. Highly recommend this course."

Alison reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day fusing glass, Melanie made the class easy to follow and engaging. Would recommend to anyone."

Jackie Doughty reviewed: Realistic and Adorable Needle Felt Animals & Pets

"I attended a course with a friend in January as I had been wanting to have a go at needle felting for a while. I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it but I am quite crafty and artistic and I was absolutely chuffed with the finished project. I tried to copy our pet dog and apart from the characteristics of the face the final model really looked like her and was much larger than I thought it would be. The mix of the group was good and we all got on really well with lots of one to one with Sophie who explained and showed how to do different techniques really well. She was very friendly and the room we worked in, and the surroundings, were lovely. It was easy to find and had plenty of parking. We were able to take our time and there was no pressure to rush off at the end of the session, Sophie was quite happy for us to take our time and leave with a final model that we were satisfied with. I enjoyed it so much I didn't want to stop for lunch! I would definitely attend further classes as I am sure there is lots more to learn and I want to use the kit that I have bought as I was immediately hooked. Thank you Sophie."

Chris Dade reviewed: Full day introduction to glass fusing course.

"What an amazing course! Amanda's studio is bright and airy with everything you need. We were welcomed with coffee and home made biscuits (delicious!), before Amanda set about telling us the origins of her glass and the different techniques which could be used. At this early stage my mind went totally blank and, not being very creative (or so I thought), I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to make. However, with Amanda's guidance, patience and enthusiasm I created two amazing pieces which I'm absolutely thrilled with. My husband and sister-in-law also attended the course with me and had brilliant results. The lunch was delicious and I discovered that I do like creme brûlée after all - but only Amanda's! We're looking forward to attending more classes very soon!! Chris"

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

"Jonny was a good teacher, lunch & company was great. Enjoyed the workshop very much & I would do one again. Wonderful to come home with a shopping basket of such beautiful colours, that I've made myself from willow rods & that will last for years to come."

Christine Hitchins reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"An absolutely brilliant day, learnt so much and achieved a piece of work far beyond my expectations. Thoroughly enjoyable, excellent easy teaching style, can't praise the event enough. Well worth every penny as treat for yourself or a present."

Glass By Design responded:

"Many thanks. So pleased you had such a good day with us."

Amanda reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"This was our second course with Richard and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Glazed our previous pots ready for firing and threw several new ones. Richard is a very talented potter and his home made soup is excellent! Would definitely recommend!"

Elizabeth Stokes reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I received a course as a gift and was delighted when I attended. As a novice I was given clear and helpful instructions and ended up with quite an advanced piece of fused glass...a curved underwater screen with shoals of fish and seaweed! I would highly recommend this course, and as numbers are small the teaching is excellent,"

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your time with us so much."

Jane Chittenden reviewed: Introduction to English Willow Basket Making- Weekend Course

"Jonathon (who made the lovely allotment basket that I’m so fond of) was a first rate teacher. Not only knowledgeable (it is his day job, after all) but really good at explaining, at demonstrating and then guiding us as we went through each step. Great venue too, and just the right group size - and home-made cake was a nice touch! I'm thrilled with my basket and felt I've learned a lot."

Gillian Gumery reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"We had a private beginners workshop for a birthday celebration on glass fusion with Melanie. The whole day was lots of fun, very creative and we all enjoyed it very much. Melanie was so friendly and helpful and gave us lots of ideas for our creations. We had refreshments and a great lunch and I would highly recommend it!"

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

"I received this day as a gift and didn’t know what to expect but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and came away with a beautiful basket made by own hand which was a real bonus. Basket weaving is not as easy as it may look but Jonny is a very good teacher. I have to also mention that the lunch was outstanding, enhanced by the fact that someone else on the course had brought a bottle of vino or two so all in all, great course, fantastic lunch, good company with lots of laughs - I would definitely recommend it!!!"

Dara reviewed: Beginners sewing workshop - Garden sewing party with afternoon tea!

"I inherited a really old sewing machine from my mother-in-law and didn’t know where to start so I booked one of Beth’s workshops. She taught us a lot that day and I proudly walked out with a bag I made and the confidence to continue making my own projects at home. Definitely recommend it!"

Hayley Henderson reviewed: Sew a padded wine bottle bag (with divider & personalised quote) in Derbyshire

"I haven’t completed this particular course but I been to plenty of Louise’s other courses and I can totally recommend them. There’s cake, nice people, great projects and lovely Lou on hand to help.. it’s all you need for a great few hours of sewing. I actually made something too... it’s a studio of wonders and must visit if you are thinking of learning to sew, need a refresher course or just want to sew in the good company of others. I can’t recommend it highly enough."

Sew Need a Drink responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Hayley....looking forward to seeing you at your next class :)"

Maria Novelly reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"I cannot recommend this course too much. It was fascinating and also quite comforting, building a real wall - actually accomplishing something - out in the fresh air and lovely countryside and to learn how these things are put together. We had an excellent tutor and other members of the DSWA group joined in, all very friendly and supportive of our novice efforts to find the right rock in the rock pile and find the right place for it in the wall. Thank you for a great weekend."

Helen Mitchell reviewed: Virtual Jewellery Making Workshops

"Such a great afternoon spent, making new friends and learning the process behind producing a handmade bespoke silver ring. Jade explained everything clearly and gave us lots of inspiration. Topped off with a delicious afternoon tea, this is the perfect way to learn something new, have a giggle and you also get to keep your new beautiful ring!! Highly recommended!!"

Dainty London Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review xx"

Sue A reviewed: Beginners Shibori and indigo dyeing workshop

"Really enjoyed learning all about Shibori dyeing with Lisa, tried out various techniques and came home with some fantastic pieces made during the session. Really love my silk scarf, napkins & tablecloth. Lisa is a great teacher, full of enthusiasm and is very encouraging . I thoroughly recommend joining one of her classes."