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Jane reviewed: Nuno felting bag making one day workshop at Wildwood Arts Dartmoor

"What a treat! I learnt so much from Hilary's positive, enthusiastic teaching. My project results surpassed expectations of both the course and my own abilities. I'd highly recommend this one-day course. I got to make something truly practical and beautiful from a pile of fabric and wool - amazing!"

Wildwood Arts Dartmoor responded:

"Thank you SO much for your lovely review Jane. We are so happy you had a great day!"

Nicola reviewed: Tambour beading: a haute couture technique

"I had such a great time at todays course. Although i had done a small amount of tambour (learning from a book!), Audrey was able to guide me, and correct my technique. I really got a lot out of the beginners course. Audrey is very patient, and warm and friendly too! It was a small friendly group, we were able to learn at our own pace, and due to the small group, we received plenty of one 2 one tuition. I can’t wait to practice and move on to the next course offered."

Tambour and Clutch responded:

"Nicola you were an amazing student and a pleasure to teach. As a left handed student you learnt how to correct your technique, learned from a book for right handed students, enabling you to tambour bead with accuracy and speed. Look forward to seeing you later in the year for the advanced workshop. Audrey"

Dee reviewed: Lined Curtains - Soft Furnishings Workshop

"Have done five workshops with Judi, and I now feel a lot more confident to make my own curtains and blinds, and loved making a lampshade. We get written instructions to take home and lots of useful tips during the day."

Gill reviewed: Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

"I really enjoyed the calm space and easy to follow instructions. Can't believe I made 2 bags in just 3 hours!"

Margaret reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"Just back from making a oak stool, what a great day enjoyed every minute of it. And very pleased with the stool, Ian was very helpful and didn't rush us, fed us coffee and biscuits to keep energy levels up Thank you for a great day Margaret"

Karen reviewed: Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

"I loved the zip bag workshop. I will definitely be making more. Judi is a great teacher!"

Lesley reviewed: Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

"Really enjoyed learning in a nice relaxing atmosphere. Judi is a great teacher."

Alison Fraser reviewed: Make a casebound notebook, bookbinding workshop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

"I spent an utterly entrancing day. This course is so much fun; Naomi sets out everything so clearly, masterfully corrects any slight wobbles and the end result is stunning. I came away with notebooks that I adore."

Karen Lester reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Great fun and a fab day out - Jonathan was very patient - he needed to be! But we got a great result. Thoroughly recommended. Thank you x"

Sarah Whitfield reviewed: Candlemaking workshops for beginners in Hastoe, nr Tring

"Thank you Anne for a lovely relaxing morning making lots of different candles and meeting new people. Learning about all the options and choosing our own scents and dye colours for various shapes of candles was so much fun! I would highly recommend this class."

Lizzie Martin reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Fantasic fun, barge [narrowboat] amazing. Relaxed environment/ cosy log burner going. Jonathan very patient teacher."

Kim Liggins reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"I have just spent the most fabulous day making my oak stool. Ian is the perfect tutor who shows you what to do then lets you do it. He is very gentle in his approach and not rushed, letting you take the time you need to complete each part of the process. He is very encouraging and helpful when you get stuck or as in my case need more muscle. I would highly recommend this course for its therapeutic effects as much as for the finished product. I had no woodworking skills before the course but I have learnt so much. Very rewarding, thank you Ian."

Susan Holden reviewed: Needle felting - woodland creature or bird, or other small animal: (beginners+)

"Had a wonderful time on this day course. Was a complete beginner and despite being an enthusiastic amateur where brain/eye/hand co-ordination is practically non-existent, I came away with a completed woodland animal that looked close to what it should look like! Sally was extremely encouraging and was able to put me right without me being aware of it. We were able to work at our own pace amongst a small friendly group of like-minded people and the time just whizzed by. Got the bug and will be back for more!"

Mark Sewell reviewed: Screen printing beginners workshop

"I had a very nice day at Lara's studio a few week's ago on one of her Screen Printing workshops. I printed a very nice T-Shirt to my own design. It was a fun day and Lara was a lovely teacher. The studio is very well equipped."

Katharine Harding reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"I really enjoyed this course. Dunja was an excellent teacher who made sure that we were all progressing and that we understood what we were doing. Her explanations were very clear, and she really gave me confidence to make a beautiful scarf by the end of the day. The setting is absolutely beautiful, and the classroom itself is cosy and inspiring, with lots of different examples of weaving and spinning around the room. I would highly recommend this course."

Mary Rowlinson reviewed: Recycled China Mosaic Workshop Full day /Half Day

"A great workshop in a very comfortable relaxed setting. Adela was helpful and inspirational. There was a wonderful array of china pieces offered to help us create just the colours and shapes we wanted - very therapeutic even for beginners."

Clare Cowan reviewed: Fused glass jewellery - weekend 2-day course - Develop your glass jewellery making, design and cold working skills

"Fantastic course. I learned so much under Eleanor's friendly and expert tuition. She encourages participants to bring their 'own story' and creativity to glass making so you come away with unique and 'meaningful' pieces. There is a huge array of materials available to use to create your 'masterpieces'. Because of the firing schedules you will not come away from the course with your pieces but they will arrive promptly within a couple of days at no extra cost. If you are thinking of doing this course I would thoroughly recommend it. Thanks Clare"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Thank you Clare for your kind review, I am pleased you enjoyed the Advanced Fused Glass Jewellery weekend course. You really captured the colours and feel of your sunsets and sea scapes in your jewellery and I hope you are wearing them with pride and telling your story! Thank you for coming! Eleanor"

Mark Warren reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I did a bit of wood turning over 20 years ago and was self taught. We moved house and the lathe was put into a drawer where it stayed for 18 years! Last year I decided to get it set up again and have turned a few items which were ok but not fantastic. My wife bought me a day with Mark as a Xmas present and boy what a present it was. We started at 9.30 and finished just after 7.00 in the evening, my brain has had so much excellent advice put into it and I feel a lot more confident about what I am doing and what to do. I have a fantastic shopping list (birthday presents!) and can’t wait to get out into the garage to practice what I have learned. Mark is fantastic, he shows you what to do and let’s you get on with it, I was never afraid to ask for help when I needed it, he covers every aspect of turning and has so much knowledge. Thank you for a brilliant day Mark."

Stuart Penny reviewed: Collagraph Printmaking with Megan Evans + self catered accommodation

"We thoroughly enjoyed what was a new experience for us. As complete beginners we found Megan to be a relaxing and stimulating host who guided us through the process in an easy going atmosphere. We had a great time and produced some prints which are now on our wall!!"

Sam Jacobs reviewed: Needle felting - woodland creature or bird, or other small animal: (beginners+)

"I attended this course with my mum as and early Mother's Day present and we had a fantastic day. Sally is lovely; she really wants you to get the most of out the day and we were not told what to make, we were asked what WE would like to make. Sally really wanted everyone to leave at the end of the day with having made something that they love. Some of us made cute moles and some of us, including me, made sleeping foxes. Sally is very good at explaining technique (and funny, too!) and she is patient and encouraging; perfect for complete beginners like us! Both mum and I came away with a cute creatures and a great feeling of achievement. I keep looking at my fox thinking "I made that!". My mum really enjoyed making her mole and had a great day. I highly recommend this course and I am now looking at Sally's other classes, because I know that they will be excellent. Thank you, Sally."

Claire Priestley reviewed: Wet felted picture workshop - Teesside

"I had a great day learning wetfelting techniques and incorporating a range of different fibres to add depth and texture. Hellen laid on a lovely lunch and was kind enough to demonstrate embroidery techniques on her machine. Her workshop is very well stocked and a pleasant place to work and chat with new friends. Thank you for a lovely day!"

Hellen Edwards Textile Artist responded:

"Thank you Claire for making teaching easy. It’s was a pleasure to see your wonderful results. Good luck with the machining ?"

Chris reviewed: Heritage Embroidery - Stumpwork Two Day Workshops

"I had a fabulous inspiring happy day with all thanks to you Chris."

Lynn Chatfield reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I have done a few sessions with Jane, and enjoyed them thoroughly. Jane is a excellant teacher very kind and helpful. The good thing is there is always one i prepared earlier to copy and gain some good ideas. Would recommend doing this very much. It's fun and you come away with a wonderful craft to enjoy."

Sarah Goulding reviewed: Animals in Glass at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have never met such an inspiring teacher. There is nothing Jennifer doesn't know about glass fusing and creating beautiful artwork. Jennifer is a wonderful teacher who brings out the best in all of her students... even the lesser talented ones, like me and my husband! A truly creative and indulgent day where we all learnt so much and came away hungry for more of Jennifers time. Amazing experience. We will be back."

Helen Jones reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington

"Fantastic course. Great instruction and a fab quality footstool completes in a day to take with you. As well as the project on the day feel like I learned a lot and am ready to tackle next project. Lunch was fab too!"