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Miranda Hayter reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Amazing day! So much fun and I love the ring I made. I would recommend The Silver Jewellery Boat to anyone. I will be coming back! Thank you Jonathan"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Miranda It was a great day and you both did very well. You are a "star" : ). Thank you for your kind words, it was lovely to meet you and you are both welcome back anytime. Jonathan"

Kirsty Baxter reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I was given this as a Christmas present and it more than lived up to expectations! We learned lots of skills using copper before attempting the final ring. I enjoyed getting to experiment with different ideas. Jonathan is very helpful and my silver rings are amazing. I can't wait to show them off!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Kirsty - loved the rings you made Jonathan"

Mary Furnice reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"I have just had a wonderful day on Caryl's stained glass panel workshop. Caryl is an excellent tutor, not only highly skilled in glass work, but highly skilled in passing those skills on in the course of a relaxed, inspiring, creative & wonderfully productive day. During this she also provided regular refreshment & a delicious lunch. The day was worth every penny & was a 5* experience I very much hope to have again?"

Andrew reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"The session was booked as a surprise for my wife's birthday, something we could both do together. The experience exceed my expectations.  Richard was very knowledgeable and a good teacher plus a nice chap into the bargain. All of which meant we really enjoyed the afternoon. "

Fiona reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Really enjoyable lesson. Learnt loads and I feel confident to go home and make more! Thank you Judi, looking forward to next weeks workshop"

Jane Newell reviewed: Willow weaving for home and garden

"A very informative and relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. My initial nerves of trying something new soon diminished, with the gentle instruction and guidance from Cathy. Before long our small group was happily weaving away, stopping only for delicious home-made cakes and biscuits. It was lovely to meet new people and learn new skills. I left with a substantial willow tree-skirt that was greatly admired over the Christmas period. Looking forward to signing up for another course in Spring."

Elizah reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Fantastic workshop. I have throughly enjoyed myself and learnt so many new things. Judi was really helpful and explained everything clearly. Thank you :)"

Tamsin reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Really enjoyed the "Get to know your sewing machine" workshop, learnt a lot in the three hours. Thank you"

Perry reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Great fun, lovely group and very friendly. Feel impressed with myself for actually producing something!"

Penny reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Really enjoyed the workshop :) Right pace and length. Good intro, lots of advice and encouragement. Thank you"

Mandy reviewed: Beginners Sewing - Day course - Get to know your sewing machine

"Had a lovely time today in the "get know your sewing machine" workshop. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to next weeks cushion lesson."

Hanneke reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"Fabulous day in beautiful Cavendish making candles in a relaxed and fun environment. Jo is very knowledgeable, lunch was delicious and I met lovely people that day. I went home with a bag full of beautifully fragranced candles. All in all a great day and I highly recommend this course."

Marie Smith reviewed: Shave horse making at Orchard Barn, Suffolk

"The course was very informative and practical. I learnt a lot - and came home with my very own shave horse! What I loved most was the style of teaching - rather than giving strict instructions to follow, the course leaders were more keen for delegates to learn to think for themselves. There were enough leaders and volunteers to make it very easy to ask a question if you wanted to. Each tool was introduced and explained - and if it was your first time using the tool then good supervision was supplied by the very friendly and cheerful team. We really got to feel the leaders' and volunteers' passion for the skills and for the project they are collectively working on. The setting is stunning - with the inspiration of a natural building in the process of a very careful restoration project, as well as the surrounding woodlands (a natural wood yard!) and the facilities were perfectly in keeping with the situation. I left feeling inspired and confident to make a similar item on my own. This isn't the only course I've enjoyed at Orchard Barn - and if I lived closer I would definitely go on lots more."

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

"A really engaging and fun workshop, I loved it! Melanie is a very patient teacher, and explains all of the aspects and techniques of the course very clearly. There are a lot of different pieces to make, and plenty of time to make them in. There is plenty of scope to put your own creative stamp on all of the pieces, and Melanie is good at helping out with ideas if you're struggling for inspiration. All in all, a lovely day out, I would definitely recommend it."

Gem reviewed: Festive wreath workshop

"Fabulous class. Never made a wreath and have to say im really impressed with it!! Great location with parking just outside. Cakes were beautiful too!!! I will be back. Thank you"

Tammy Tushingham reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Sarah really knows what she is doing! She explains everything in a clear and straightforward way and her instructions make it easy for you to follow. You are made to feel very welcome and the whole day just flys by. An added delight are the excellent cakes and lunches provided by Sarah - delicious. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable and highly productive day which I would definitely recommend."

marge whitfield reviewed: 'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass

"thank you Jenny. I thoroughly enjoyed this glass for the garden course today. I didn't know what to expect but Jenny held my hand and guided me through so many possibilities in making glass designs. this course was an inspirational gift from my husband and what a brilliant choice it was. Loved every minute. Jenny I shall be back! Marge."

Irene Schofield reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"I had a lovely time doing Needle Felting with Yvonne. It was very relaxing working with the wool. Yvonne started the workshop with a Mindful Meditation which created a calm still space within me and helped me to access my creativity. I loved the colours of the wool and how they came together to create a three dimensional unique piece of art.Yvonne guided and supported throughout the workshop in a gentle and caring way. Thank you Yvonne !!! Definitely recommended !!!"

Mike Richardson reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"An all round fantastic day with spike who is knowlegable and an excellent teacher of this amazing craft.I will be booking another course in the future and would highly recommend that anyone wanting to give this a try look no further than the beardedpig forge"

Mike Ballard reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"After receiving a course as a Christmas present I attended with my daughter in law. We both had an excellent, interesting and informative day culminating with each taking home a bowl that is already much admired. Andy was an incredible teacher, patient, experienced, friendly and charming and an amazing craftsman. Oh and his wife provided an amazing cottage pie for lunch. Planning to go back - Its my birthday soon (Hint, hint to family)"

Lucy reviewed: Beginners Crochet day Workshop

"Great workshop in a really lovely and unusual location! The group was small, which was perfect as it meant everyone was able to go at their own pace and Sophie, the tutor, was able to spend lots of time with everyone individually, to make sure they knew what they were doing. Really enjoyable, would definitely recommend."

Lynda Todd reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"I have recently completed two 4 week sessions at Poppy Rose. It was brilliant and Lou is a fabulous teacher. It is lovely to do something creative and go home with the end product. I can’t recommend it enough. Thanks Lou you’ve been great and hope to see you again soon. Lynda x"

PoppyRose responded:

"Hi Lynda, Thank you for this lovely review! It was great to have you in the sessions and hope to see you again. Many thanks, Louise"

Beverley Whent reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"After nearly 40 years away from a bench I went to Lucy Copleston to brush up on old skills and learn some new ones. Firstly it must be said her beautiful workshop is inspirational in itself and incredibly well equipped. Lucy is an excellent teacher, very intuitive and seems to know exactly the pace required for each task to ensure the learning process is complete. She is very patient and we had a lot of fun exploring solutions in the construction of my rather ambitious design. Over 4 days of 1-to-1 tuition I felt I learned a huge amount and achieved my objectives. I'm already looking forward to returning. I would like to add that I can tell a complete novice would be totally at easy with Lucy's gentle teaching style whilst someone with more experience can feast on Lucy's wealth of knowledge and be challenged."

Lucy reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"This was my 7th needle felting workshop in 12 months. I really enjoy them and have found a craft that is very satisfying. The sessions are friendly and fun."

Needle Felt Art responded:

"I am so happy that you have found a craft that inspires you, it is so rewarding seeing your progress ."

Maria Winspear reviewed: Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"We have just completed a two day fused glass course and i can highly recommend Jennie and her teaching skills,she is so generous with her time and patience we had a great time and learned so much. We left with some beautiful pieces and we will be back . My love is painting and to do landscapes in glass was a real thrill thank you Jennie you rock x"