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Sue Wilson reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"A thoroughly enjoyable day and a half, I still have a grin on my face! Maggie was so enthusiastic, an excellent teacher. I created a peice of art work that takes pride of place on my wall, she unleashed a streak of creativity I never knew I had A beautifully run course, friendly and welcoming, Maggie is an inspiration, her imagination and enthusiasm has left me wanting more mosaic work. Thoroughly recommend this course, you won't be disappointed."

Sarah reviewed: Pyrography workshop, Keyhaven, New Forest, Hampshire

"I loved it, great way to spend a morning!"

Joanne reviewed: Introduction to Block Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"What a fantastic day! I thoroughly enjoyed this course, Judith made us all feel welcome & it was very relaxed. I’m so pleased with my print. I went in a nervous beginner, not sure what to expect & came out full of enthusiasm & can’t wait to get started on another design from home. Five stars"

Julie Card reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"I had never attempted stained glass making before this course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Tejal went through and explained the process stage by stage in detail. Demonstrating each method. I feel that I learnt so much over the two days and am definitely going to book to do another project. I went home with a lovely butterfly that I have displayed in my conservatory. Tejal was a lovely lady and couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you Tejal, a really enjoyable course.?"

Keeva Austin reviewed: Needle felt your dog with Crafty Gal

"My sister is a real crafter and I often wish i was more like her! But I have arthritic fingers so when i saw this course I was excited but rather apprehensive as to whether I could do it!!! I shouldnt have worried! I had a fabulous fun morning! The time flew, Denise is such an encouraging tutor on hand to help when neccesary. I came away wanting to book on another course - thank you. Highly recommended."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you so much Keeva! Looking forward to seeing you again and taking it to the next level! All the best Denise x"

Martin "Tosh" Braithwaite reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"From the first minute the good humour and the banter encouraged by Dave gave promise of a good day ahead. Most of the eight attendees were in the same boat, not having made a stick before. We needn't have worried. Dave quickly put us at our ease and under his expert guidance we were soon all on our way to the end result of a simple stick. Lunchtime arrived all too quickly and I still had three bits of a stick but progress from there was rapid and by the end of the afternoon I came away with a completed thumbstick. Tea, coffee and biscuits were plentiful. Parking was easy even for "Lollo" my much travelled motorhome and all the staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful. I was reluctant to leave at the end of the day."

Jon Scragg reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Adrian is a supreme instructor (notwithstanding his teaching background) and instills a real sense of empowerment and ‘can do’ attitude in his students - resulting sense of achievement in creating a new and unique bowl is priceless. Thanks again Ade."

zahra wahab reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"Fantastic stained class workshop, clear instruction form Tejal who was very helpful and friendly. Definately want to do another course at some stage."

Jo Fiddes reviewed: Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics at Ilkley Manor Studio

"I was so proud of my hare! As a complete beginner I really was astounded that I was able to produce such a high quality piece. That was down to Richard’s expert tuition. An incredible day - I’m already booked on to the next one. Thank you Richard."

christina may reviewed: Powertex /mixed media journal workshop

"Great fun in a lovely atmosphere with lots of different courses to choose from. You will leave with something beautiful every time."

Jessica Welch reviewed: Lampwork Beadmaking Full Day Introduction For One

"Had a great day with Andy and Ruth. Having not done any glass work for many years and being not very confident I would remember what I was doing, Ruth was able to get be straight back into it! I had a great day learning new techniques and falling back in love with this craft. Thanks again!"

Jane reviewed: Introduction to Block Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Was a nice day. We had a good group with a diverse range of prints which I found interesting and inspiring. Thanks Judith for arranging the gf snacks too. I'd say come with sketches ready to go so you can spend more time experimenting with colours and paper."

Maggie H reviewed: Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics at Ilkley Manor Studio

"Loved it! Loved everything about a great day spent creatively under Richard's expert guidance. He is a very patient and talented teacher who took us step by step through the techniques needed to transform a lump of clay into our own unique hares each with their own character. We did slab work for the body, coil work for the neck and thumb pinch pots for the head and various other techniques to create our hares. Richard is obviously a talented sculptor who knows his stuff and made it all seem so easy. There was a lovely atmosphere with everyone happy to be there, chatting across the table and delighted with their sculptures. The beautiful gentle Tilly dog in her eye catching red onesy added to the fun especially for dog lovers like my daughter Laura & me! So pleased she suggested coming. It was well worth the journey from Northumberland. SCRAP was a great venue and we popped out to the café on the corner for a quick delish lunch. Highly recommend any workshop run by Richard."

Charlie Roberts reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"I loved the course so much I went a second time. I can’t recommend Lucy highly enough. She is wonderful teacher, she has a calming presence making carving stone with her feel like the best relaxation therapy ever, and her snacks and lunches and coffees are the best!"

Sam Downer reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"Lucy is a wonderful teacher, a highly skilled and creative stone carver and an all round inspiring person. She taught me to stone carve from scratch on a three day course. I now enjoy stone carving at home and I look forward to booking onto another course soon."

Jonathan reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"Though reasonably experienced in stone carving I felt that I needed a boost and the excellent weekend course I had with Lucy in Cambridge did just that. I learnt some new techniques and polished up on what I knew, and, at the end I felt more confident in what I do. As a result I have started exhibiting in local art shows and have become more adventurous in subject and stone that I use. I would recommend Lucy's courses to anyone and I am intending to take advantage of her York courses next year. It will be a long drive for me to York but it will be definitely worth it!"

Michael Hargreave Mawson reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"Lucy is not only a highly talented artist and a skilled carver in her own right, she is also a gifted teacher. Because of the small class sizes, this is the perfect course for anyone, whatever their artistic background and experience - or, as in my case, lack of either. The hours fly by, but the skills learnt last forever. I cannot recommend this course, and its tutor, too highly. (The food is rather wonderful, too!)"

Liz reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"Spend wonderful day making prototype with Ed !!!! Thank you for your great expertise and guidance!!!! I will be back ... and highly recommend to anyone who works with plaster !!!!!"

Keith Davie reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a great day! Andy and Adrian were great at sharing knowledge, providing useful tips and helping out us novices in a supportive and helpful way. There's so much to learn and this course was an excellent introduction. Debbie provided great snacks, refreshing tea and a wholesome delicious lunch. I'd thoroughly recommend the day for anyone wanting to learn a bit about blacksmithing or wanting to take it further. Be careful - it could become addictive."

Alan Scully reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"I managed to get onto Ade's two day bowl turning course at the second attempt at Woodland Pioneers so knew to expect a high level of preparedness in terms of tools and equipment. Ade is a skilled and experienced teacher, differentiates extremely well between experienced and less skilled attendees and at no point made any one feel that their questions or concerns had no value. He is extremely knowledgable and skilled yet manages to make one feel as though such skills are attainable by all. This was a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring course and I look forward making more bowls with and without Ade in the future"

Diarmuid Synnott reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Ade's teaching was top notch. Very personable and constantly moving roind the grouo. Spending time with those who needed it most and knwing when to come to our aid and guide us. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and the whole experience has helped find a better understanding of bowl turning. Thanks Ade."

Mark plets reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"Really enjoyed this course. Relaxed atmosphere and supportive staff made this a very enjoyable day."

wendy hayes reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"a very pleasant day spent learning needle felting. Denise is a very patient tutor. very pleased with my Hare which i have named Hartley. it was a fun day and a lovely experience. i would definitely recommend this course."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thank you Wendy! I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day and delighted that you're spreading the word to all those potential needle felters you work with! Much appreciated, Dx"

Andy Clarke reviewed: Green woodworking and nature connection in the Malvern Hills

"A wonderful weekend in the woods, characterized by the generosity of spirit of Tom and his crew. Technical know-how and equipment provision second-to-none, in a beautiful location, delivered in a way that enables you to access the spirit of the woodland crafts..."

Jane reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I came on the course hoping to get some experience with woodworking machinery. I left with lots of ideas and a beautiful box I made myself. The atmosphere was relaxing from the cameraderie of my fellow students to the patience of the instructor; a thoroughly fulfilling way to pass a weekend."