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Carole Dixon reviewed: ColourWheel art classes for adults - Maidenhead - Thursday

"A complete beginner in September, I am now completing my 3rd term and looking forward to next September. Syllabus is varied, as are media used: charcoal, pastels, watercolours and more. Classes are very well organised by class leader, Rene, with all materials provided/set up on arrival. Amazing teacher, Erica, gives clear demonstrations, help and lots of encouragement. Lessons are challenging and well structured with 2-3 activities in each. I now observe more carefully and actually see perspective, colour, tone etc.. An excellent opportunity to see the work of other, more experienced, students in an atmosphere that is sociable, supportive and productive. Thoroughly recommend!"

Jacqueline Monro reviewed: Bespoke Interlined Curtains

"I've been on the roman blind course and am delighted by how much I've taken in in just one day. I now feel confident that I could produce a bespoke hand fnished blind to a professional standard. Janet is extremely knowledgeable and works to the highest standards. She is very patient and very good at communicating her wealth of experience. I've already booked for the interlined curtain course and will also do a pelmet course when it is launched! What about box cushions too?! xx"

Susan Fielding reviewed: Glass Fusing and Slumping for Beginners and Improvers

"I attended the beginners course with my husband in July. We had a great day, teachers were brilliant. we are both delighted with the glassware that we made. I would recommend the course to anyone and we intend returning to do the intermediary day in the future."

JJ Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you Susan! I’m sorry I missed you yesterday when you both collected your work. I particularly liked Andrew’s metal inclusions platter and your wall panel was a great succes! We look forward to meeting you both again should you decide to return."

Claire Walker reviewed: Weekly pottery/ceramics classes

"Alison is a passionate fabulous teacher with an abundance of knowledge. The classes are so welcoming and friendly. I had done pottery for a year before atttending the class but I have learnt so much from Alison’s class and my pottery skills has improved since joining."

Rich B reviewed: Have a Go Pottery: throwing

"The potters wheel have a go course was great fun... We covered basic wedging before Mary demonstrated her craft at the wheel, with great enthusiasm she made it look soooo easy. In a short amount of time Mary had me sat at the wheel (remember you need an apron or rough clothing it can get messy at this point) centring the clay, forming the base and drawing up the sides. She was on hand to guide and gave constant feedback. Totally worth a go, enjoyable and very therapeutic. Would recommend this to anyone interested in creative crafts. I look forward to seeing the fired pieces. Thanks again"

Alexandra Hawkins reviewed: ColourWheel art classes for adults - Maidenhead - Thursday

"Well I was very nervous when I first started this course as a beginner , some 3 years ago !!!. i am still going 8 terms later. The teachers are first rate .I have learnt o much. Rene runs the class and keeps it going by clockwork. I have met many friend through this course and we meet up socially. It took oe lesson before we all loved learning and laughing at ourselves too. I wish i could put 1st lesson pics up and then show you all what I can do now. !! Do come along and look ,everyone is so kind . `"

Sara Rogers reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"“Have spent an inspiring 2 days with Lyn, have learnt so much and had lots of fun. Her knowledge of her craft is huge and she shares it with enthusiasm. Cakes were great too?.”"

Tony Thomas reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Realy enjoyed the day. Fiona was very helpful and patient, was informative and responded to all of our questions. We learnt a lot and were very pleased with the mozaics we created. Would recommend wholeheartedly."

Donna McBride reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We had the most wonderful weekend on Sebastian’s stone sculpting course, discovering our creative side through excellent guiding and tuition. Neither of us had done stone sculpting before yet we both left feeling very satisfied and proud of our creations. Would gladly spend another weekend with Sebastian to develop our basic skills further"

Sue Marchant reviewed: Two-day Silkscreen Printing Course: Design and Print Your Own Fabric £170.00

"Well I’ve just had two wonderful days in Suffolk, printing with Caroline. there is nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said! It was great! I learned loads and the food was fab, thank you Iain!"

Abi Burns reviewed: Lino cutting course - Laura Andrew Art Studio, Lincoln - Linocut lino printing

"Laura is a wonderful teacher - very patient, generous and inspiring. We are delighted with our creations and how much we learned. I really can’t praise this course highly enough."

Mother Earth reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We so enjoyed this day! Jonathan is patient and unflappable, which helped to settle my nervous teenage daughter. (I've been meaning to pop a few lines down since our day in January. I'm so glad we did this and we might do another one soon!)"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you very much for the kind words. It would be lovely to see you again on The Silver Jewellery Boat. Jonathan"

Kathy reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"My son in law has just spent an amazing two days with Mort learning the art of blacksmithing and feeding his love of working with metal. What a brilliant "man cave" to play in for two days, and what a great teacher. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fantastic way to spend time hitting things and making them beautiful! Thank you Mort for your time, expertise and enthusiasm - not to mention the two dotty Ds who guard the forge, quite sure that the whole world loves them and wants to tickle their delectable tummies :-)"

Alison Driscoll reviewed: Embroidery kits with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Hereford

"A wonderful relaxing day in the Worcestershire countryside - sitting and just stitching! Julie is an excellent tutor , so patient and knowledgable. I thoroughly recommend this course. The kit was great too with everything you need to finish it off at home if you run out of time. I learnt so much and came away totally inspired!"

Tess Wakeling reviewed: Geometry of Morocco and Al-Andalus

"I had a wonderful time on the ‘Patterns of the Alhambra’ course with Daniel. It was a treat to have the five days to fully immerse ourselves in the patterns and meanings behind them. I found it fascinating to learn how these designs were constructed and make connections between patterns found in palaces, churches, mosques and celtic sites all over the world. Daniel would also regularly blow our minds with knowledge linking what we were drawing with our pencil and compass to the cosmos and the laws of the universe. We produced a lot of work over the week, and I even made one of the designs into ceramic tiles which were then fired and glazed. I have come away with a whole portfolio of designs which I will now continue to work on, as there are infinite possibilities in these patterns and how to multiply the tiles or add colour. I loved this course and hope to come back to the Scared Art of Geometry Studios again, Thankyou."

Maeve reviewed: Stained Glass Weekend for Beginners

"I attended Jude’s introduction to stained glass course along with my 19 yr old daughter and three other novices. It was a fantastic weekend and we both came away with completed leaded panels, feeling very proud, and with a greater appreciation of the art form. Jude is an inspiring, passionate and patient teacher. It was a pleasure to spend the weekend in her fabulous workshop. I would highly recommend the experience."

Kirsty Forman reviewed: Dyeing with Woad

"Susan's dyeing with woad workshop was a well- paced and well- organised day leaving me satisfied and more confident in continuing to dye with woad at home. Susan is knowledgeable and friendly and enabled each participant to develop their expertise, and experiment with the fibres and textiles we had prepared beforehand, as well as with some textiles available for purchase from Susan. I thoroughly enjoyed the learning and experimentation and your teaching Susan and would definately recommend the course to others. Thank you!"

Brenda Stafford reviewed: ColourWheel art classes for adults - Maidenhead - Thursday

"I have joined 4 so called art classes in the past but learnt very little. Wish I had known about ColourWheel 3 years ago? I joined this art class 2 years ago with my friend Marilyn. I am being taught so much? I am here to stay!!!"

James Oxley reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"I attended this course so I could add French polishing as a finish to the guitars I build. Ollie was a very good tutor and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him if you are interested in the art of French Polishing."

Justin Miller reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I am a keen woodworker at home and some friends kindly gifted me a one day course with Mark for my 50th birthday. I had no real preconceptions going in to this, but I have to say that I had a really brilliant day with Mark and felt that I learnt enough to enable me to pursue woodturning on my father in law’s lathe with a fair degree of enthusiasm. Mark is a patient tutor who explained things clearly and in a manner that made it easy to understand and put the techniques in to practice. His skills and knowledge of his craft and the wood itself were evident throughout the day. The day spent with Mark has enjoyable and has given me the drive to take woodturning up as a hobbyist. Following the course Mark emailed me a a large amount of information about the tools that I will need, where these can be purchased and details on some local woodturning clubs. The course was really worthwhile and good value."

Mel Davies reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Great experience, thank you Jonathon. Highly recommend the day and would love to do more. The lovely relaxing location made the day even more enjoyable and I still can't believe I came away with my own silver ring!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Mel. Thanks for your kind words. You did really well - despite your poorly arm, and it was a great day. Now get yourself a few tools and take them along with you on your travels! Jonathan"

Jo Taylor reviewed: Dyeing with Woad

"A very informative, hands on and enjoyable day. Susan created a friendly and relaxed environment but also delivered a well planned and organised set of activities - allowing us all to learn how to create dye baths from both Woad leaves and extract. The accompanying notes were comprehensive and a choice of materials were available to practise several different dyeing techniques. We also dyed materials brought from home. Susan is an experienced dyer and teacher and I definitely recommend her dye courses."

Bev and Lee Watson reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and rewarding weekend. The knowledge, expertise and passion shared by our instructors was truly invigorating. That much so, we have joined the DSWA and can't wait to embark on our next challenge. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the weekend learning skills that have been passed down through generations. Despite a brief encounter with the hailstone the sun shone through our team all weekend. Thank you to all the instructors for their patience, dedication and encouragement! We had a wonderful weekend. We're looking forward to our next meeting :) Many thanks Bev and Lee Watson"

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"You would have thought that after a year of one to one tuition from Lucy there would be no surprises. Well under Lucy's tutelage I realise I'm only scratching the surface in terms of knowledge and skills I always look forward to the next date that she can fit me in and inspire me once again"