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Yvonne & Liz reviewed: Wet felting / needle felting workshop: Private session with Zenia from The Lady Moth

"My friend Liz and I had a wonderful private session with Zenia. She made us very welcome in her lovely home and we made robins! We learned so much about how to handle the fibres, which tools to use, how to build up different shapes and textures. It has given us the confidence to carry on with our own projects although we have already booked our next session with this excellent teacher to learn different techniques."

Chiemi reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I learned not only the basic techniques but also the pattern making. Bill was very generous sharing his knowledge and experience. I highly recommend this course to anyone who loves art and craft."

James Lowe reviewed: One to one pottery throwing class in Worksop

"I bought this course for me and my partner to try for her birthday present and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it! The tutor was extremely nice and was a brilliant teacher! Would recommend this to anyone, we will certainly be going again."

Andrew Rowley reviewed: An introduction to wood turning with Gregory Moreton (2 Days)

"Greg is a man who is a master of his art, and possesses that rare ability of being able to teach that skill to others in a relaxed and confident manner. I would highly recommend the course to anyone considering turning, and I had a great 2 days. Last but not least, he makes good soup and bakes good bread! Will certainly go back for further tuition in the future."

Gemma& Dave Atkins reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"What an absolutely lovely day. Highly recommend."

Stephen Blockley reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"I started the day as a complete beginner but Colin took me through the basics and I managed to complete four items in a busy day at the forge. Colin has a collection of photographs showing various items that you can make but he is happy to accommodate your own ideas. He demonstrates the techniques as you go along and then makes suggestions about ways of achieving your design ideas. It was a pleasure to spend a day with a true craftsman. I learned a lot and I would recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in this traditional craft skill."

Martin Bourne reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"An excellent 3 days. I achieved much more than I had hoped for and the time just flew away so I must have been having fun. Lucy gave such clear instruction/ hands on tuition at the start that I felt I was able to quickly move on with confidence. I also appreciated how she gave both technical and aesthetic advice whilst still letting us make our own decisions in our creations. And as for the food... what can I say!"

christopher hesketh reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"A really good day. excellent levels of instruction. Colin is very friendly and guided me through the production of two high quality items. A lot more than I had expected to be able to do in one day."

mike knight reviewed: A complete introduction to wet felting

"it was a very interesting course with Olga. We made a sampler and there were lots of fibres and materials to choose from."

Jean cooper reviewed: Fused glass Christmas decorations (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Well appointed and safely organised workshop, good car parking and great little cafe. Martin is a very good tutor, deceptively relaxed as we actually worked hard! Would love to sign up again. Any chance of bowls/shaped (slumped) panels day? Glass casting? Thank you Martin."

Chris Stephens reviewed: Dragon Making: 2 Day Course

"I gave a "Make a Dragon in a weekend" course to my wife as a Birthday Present ---- of naturally I had to join her on the course. It was brilliant we both had a really good time -- the team was great helping us realise our objectives and adding ideas as we went. Excellent for beginners ( we both were .... but can now add it to our cvs ) and =/- level artistic types ( wife +, me a techi so - ). Highly recommended P.S. The pub lunches were pretty good too."

Anvil Forge responded:

"Hi Chris sorry to take so long to respond but we have been pretty busy with courses and commissions. I am glad you enjoyed the course so much and created your own unique dragons ! Please send me picture so I can share with other dragon owners . I hope to see you on one of the other courses making more interesting creatures. Of course there is a great pub lunch waiting for you as well. Happy New Year John"

Libby reviewed: Introduction To Creative Floorloom Weaving 1-5pm

"Janine runs small classes, and in the beginner's course teaches all the skills required to make your own woven artwork. She also provides a wide range of fibres to experiment with. I made a festive door hanging in my first lesson, which I feel proud of, and am looking forward to my next class. The weaving itself is a relatively simple process but requires concentration. It's your choice how much you experiment with fibres and techniques. The venue for the class is a fairly new craft centre with other interesting things going on alongside, and easily reached on the DLR. I can thoroughly recommend this class. I loved it!"

Jackie Thomas reviewed: Willow weaving for home and garden

"I really enjoyed the course. I liked being in a small group as this meant that there was plenty of help available when needed. There were plenty of materials to choose from and it was good that all equipment was provided. The project was easily achievable in the time available and it was very satisfying to return home with a beautiful item. The refreshments were also excellent."

More than Willow responded:

"Thank you Jackie it was a real pleasure to work with you and I am so pleased you enjoyed it too! Hope to see you again in 2019."

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

"I had a great day with Ian teaching me to create a truly unique stool. He is a genuine and enthusiastic exponent of his trade and it was a privilege to have his mentorship. Would thoroughly recommend the experience and my little boy loves his new stool too."

Lucy B reviewed: 💜 The Suffolk Silk Scarf Painting Workshops 💜 For FOUR People at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk ~ Fabulously Creative

"I attended the silk painting day for the second time in December and absolutely loved it. Ruth provides a wonderful setting with perfect instructions. It is such a great day being able to work along side friendly people in a relaxed atmopshere. I would still highly recommend this craft day and can’t wait to attend again. Thank you Ruth x"

Jess Petrie reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"My time spent with Maggie on a 2 day mosaics course was absolutely inspiring. This lovely lady unselfishly shares her skills and knowledge and goes the extra mile to build confidence and make everyone comfortable with what they are doing. She has a huge assortment of resources and materials on offer and expertly leads individuals through choices, encouraging creativity and supporting stage by stage. To work in her well-equipped workshop in such beautiful surroundings, full of her own wonderful mosaic creations, is a joy. Nothing is too much bother for Maggie - she strives to make everyone delighted with their experience and what they have produced - and certainly she achieved this with me. I can't wait to return again to partake of her warm hospitality and exceptional teaching skills. Thank you for awakening my interest in making mosaics and for supporting me with every step. I can see this lasting a lifetime!"

Selina reviewed: 'Pet Portraits' in Pastels - Two Day Workshop with Cate Wetherall

"I really enjoyed my first experience of pastels on the one day Pet Portraits workshop. Cate was a fabulous teacher and explained every step. I learned a lot and was amazed at everyone's pictures. Thank you for a great day - I'm already booked onto the 2 day workshop."

Jackie Fisher reviewed: Upholstery weekly classes

"Karen is an excellent teacher and doesn’t seem to mind when I ask her to show me the same knot again and again! The class is well humoured as well as productive and we are gratefully supplied with lovely flapjacks and coffee. It is so easy to get the bug. I’m always excited to tackle new projects and learn new skills thanks to Karen."

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

"I had a very instructive full day on the lathe with Andy who is most helpful in developing techniques and showing the best way to do things. A big help to me, a relative novice and I would highly recommend him as a good tutor. James W"

Yohan Decis reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Really good intruduction to get into spoon carving. With a really relax atmosphere."

Raymond Sancroft-Baker reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I went for a second day with Mark and took some of my own wood and tools. He could not have been more helpful especially when I lapsed back into bad habits! I came away with much more confidence and have been practicing what I learnt and feel I can tackle most of the projects I have in mind. I am sure that a fairly regular update is necessary to iron out problems and doing things the right way is not only easier but very rewarding."

Mark Wright reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"Thoroughly enjoyed my pottery session at Poppyrose where i made a mug (on the wheel). This was only possible, because of the instructions and tuition, which were clearly explained and demonstrated by a very skilled potter, Louise. A friendly enviroment in the heart of Stockton, highly recommend the pottery taster sessions, to those who want to try something new."

PoppyRose responded:

"Thank you for your kind review, Mark. I am happy to hear you enjoyed your pottery experience, your mug is fabulous. Thanks, Louise"

Karen spokes reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"I absolutely loved this course, it was in a beautiful location . Was made to feel really welcome by Jo she explained everything thoroughly and answered any questions we had. We made some beautiful candles and wax tarts and melts I would really recommend this course x"

Richard reviewed: Creative writing classes, live online.

"I'm so pleased I joined Deana's brilliant creative writing course. The workshop was fun, informative and well paced. With her knowledge, skills and delightful manner she steered us through the course, working with everyone in such an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. It ticked all the boxes for me and I have no hesitation in recommending Deana's writing workshop to any budding writer."

Marian Hastings reviewed: Dorset weekly pottery classes

"Absolutely fabulous for a newbie to an experienced potter. Excellent facilities, small groups, very friendly atmosphere. All tools provided.Just bringyour imagination.For those without any, there are plenty of examples and magazines to inspire as well as an inspirational teacher. ,"