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Gary Rusby reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"An excellent course with expert friendly guidance. Everyone went home with a knife they can be proud of."

Gary Rusby reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"An excellent course with expert friendly guidance. Everyone went home with a knife they can be proud of."

Dave Tunks reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Great course.. Blew away the myths that had been ingrained all those years ago in school woodwork. With the right tools, sharpened, and set up the right way.. and patience, it can be done! Flat and square.... For me, that was a victory. This is a great introductory course. Taking time to understand the materials, and more importantly the tools, and how to set them correctly is as it says... fundamental. Aidan is a great mentor.. his relaxed approach, combined with a huge knowledge, and a clear enthusiasm for his work means its an easy environment to learn in. I'd definitely recommend this as a starting point for anyone that thinks they have an interest in woodworking. It may get expensive with a new workshop fit out :o), but to I'm going back for Fundamentals, part 2 as soon as I can..."

Mary Davies reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"This is a very interesting course especially if you like messy craft. Clare is an excellent tutor and enabled us all to take home several prints we could be proud of. Looking forward to building on this experience with the mixed media class. Tea and biscuits provided too !"

KAB reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"Fabulous afternoon making felt owls. Zenia is so good at putting you at your ease. Most attendees were absolute beginners and yet we all finished the afternoon with a wonderful little owl. Zenia gives clear instructions that are easy to follow. Time flew by. I would really recommend this course."

The Lady Moth responded:

"Thank you :)"

Leon reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"Really enjoyed this course. Adele's explanations were easy to understand, all the materials were provided and I'm really pleased with the mirror I embellished."

Laura Ghent reviewed: Pole-lathe turning taster days: spindle turning

"Had a fantastic day at Lower Brockhampton Estate on the Pole Lathe Turning. Maurice was very knowledgeable and excellent at teaching us the basics of wood turning (also very patient with my poor attempts at times!). We were taught what to do and which tools were used for what and were then free to explore and get a feel for using the lathe, but help was readily available from Maurice if we needed it. We were free to make whatever objects we chose. Would thoroughly recommend the course and will definitely be doing this again in the near future!"

Anne Nudd reviewed: Candle making course (advanced) - in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, Sussex

"Simon was a friendly, knowledgeable and patient instructor and happy to answer all my questions. This is an enjoyable and worthwhile workshop for anyone interested in learning about candlemaking."

Sue Powell reviewed: Painting and Drawing one day workshop for adults with Penny Mason, Birmingham (NO CLASSES UNTIL MARCH 2021)

"Feeling very relaxed and enthused by Penny's art class yesterday. After a warm welcome and introductions to the other participants the class started with an introduction to basic drawing techniques. A welcome light lunch of hot soup and olive bread was served and I must say this was delicious. Coffee cake followed which was perfect made by Jane and created fun chat about the eggs used from her hens. Back to the art and the afternoon was spent on painting a still on to a canvas. Lots of support and encouragement from Penny and I arrived home with a great memento of the experience. A lovely day with lovely people, thank you Penny. I think you will see me again."

Gary Bickmore reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"Beautiful location and blessed with fantastic weather. I had a brilliant day and learnt so much that I can take away and apply myself at home. Mark and Jill are patient and expert teachers that support and guide you throughout the day. Excellent advice on techniques and equipment that you might want to look out for should you choose to take up this art. A delicious home made lunch and a nice walk through the woodland with advice on tree types and things like coppicing and woodland management. I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience spoon carving and have gone away with knowledge that will last a lifetime. Thanks to everyone at Walderchain Wood."

Tracy Hardy reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"I found the mosaic workshop such an inspiring experience. Adela was so welcoming & eager to share her experience. Her work on display is stunning. I am so pleased with the piece I created in the workshop that I am now interested in attending the outdoor mosaic workshop Thank you Adela"

Sara Christie reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Had a great day in the Easter holidays with Lucy. Such a fabulous relaxing, creative day, never could have imagined I could have made a bracelet and ring that looked so good. Lucy's calm, friendly gentle teaching and expertise, resulted in something I was so proud of, and even got my rings polished in the process! Thank you so much, cant wait to do more with you and already booking my next 2 days. Cant recommend a day with Lucy highly enough."

Jenni reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"I'm so glad I booked this course - I wasn't sure what to expect but after reading the other reviews I decided to take the plunge! Such an great morning! Anita has a really friendly and relaxed style of teaching which made the class fun as well as interesting - It was very hands on, and included lots of candle making tips . I feel confident to how have a go at home. Thank you Anita!"

Leonie reviewed: Make your very own clutch bag/small tablet device case/sleeve

"Big thanks to Richard for such a great workshop! I really left feeling I had learnt an age old craft and now I can make my own hand stitched leather accessories. I learnt about the different leathers, where I can buy everything I need to start making accessories and top of the list was learning the whole making process from start to finish! I am using the gorgeous card wallet/coin purse I made and already have people asking me where I bought it from. I take great pride in telling them that I made it. :-) Thanks Richard, I hope to book the clutch bag workshop soon."

nicky reviewed: Needle felted puffin

"I had a great day & learnt lots of new skills as well as meeting some great people& I made a badger which actually looks like one so very impresses as it was my first attempt. Happy to recommend to others and will be booking further sessions i hope"

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you so much Nicky! I am glad you had a good day and look forward to seeing more photos of your lovely badger. Remember we are here if you need any more support please get in touch."

clare cunningham reviewed: Stained glass introduction at Blue Kite Stained Glass

"A wonderful way to spend a day - creating a beautiful, colourful and professional looking panel to take home and hang in a window. I am very pleased with my panel and it is already in a window shining splashes of colour on my room! Iain is helpul and informative and guides you through the different processes involved with patience and a smile. Excellent value and a great experience!"

Blue Kite Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Clare, glad you enjoyed it, you all produced great work, well done!"

Anna Smaill reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Spent a lovely morning yesterday at the candle making workshop. Kerry is such a lovely lady, so welcoming - it felt like we had known her for ages and were at a friend's house. The workshop was great fun and extremely informative. Bought a starter pack to make a candle at home and look forward to this being the start of a new skill. Learnt that I had been burning candles incorrectly (who would have thought there was a right and wrong way). I would totally recommend this workshop, we had a wonderful enjoyable morning."

Adie Griffin reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Joined Lucy for a one day course. Had lots of discussion and great advice before attending the course with regard to what we would work on and what I would need to buy and where from. Had a lovely day working with my seaglass and pottery to create some lovely silver mounts and pieces. Lucy is a great teacher, very informative. She also supplied photos, supply lists and details of techniques used. Well worth it!"

Trudy reviewed: Christmas needle felting workshops for all!

"I have just completed two workshops with the lovely Claire (Sheep & Sleeping Fox) and hopefully have two more coming up. Claire is a great teacher and needle felting is so satisfying. It's a great craft to learn and amazingly easy. The atmosphere is so relaxing, a good laugh, coffee, cake and like minded people crafting away, all in the atmosphere of the most amazing little sewing shop around at All Sewn Up By Debs. I am a regular attender at many of the workshops run by the wonderful Debs. You would have to travel a long way to find such a perfect setting and lovely company. Try it you'll love it!"

Felt Wildly responded:

"Thank you so much Trudy. It’s my pleasure :)"

Carole McWilliams reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Two hours disappeared in a flash on this fascinating course. Clare is an extremely talented and inspirational tutor who doesn’t mind answering endless questions. Would have no hesitation in recommending this excellent value course to complete beginners (like me!) or those with more experience. Can’t wait to get my own plate and start experimenting whilst waiting to go on the next course."

Kathryn reviewed: Make a mosaic panel with Fiona Gurney of Box of Frogs Mosaics

"Very enjoyable class. Thankyou!"

Helen Haines reviewed: Wet felting with Virginia

"Great course, exactly what i wanted, Virginia is a great tutor. Would definitely recommend"

Marianne Langley reviewed: Introduction to leatherwork – Belt making workshop

"I could not have enjoyed today more! Clive and Wendy took us through every step of making a hand-sewn leather belt. Their patience, knowledge and skill ensured we all left with a new craft and a belt we will treasure for years. Cannot wait to start practicing my new hobby and thank you for making this such an enjoyable and enriching experience."

Isobel Dracup reviewed: Make your very own clutch bag/small tablet device case/sleeve

"Loved this course. Richard is a great teacher, extremely knowledgeable and very patient. Small groups which means you can learn a lot. Definitely recommend to anyone at whatever level you are at!"

Lesina Ashfield reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"My sisters and I have just spent 2 brilliant days, as a complete beginners, aboard The Silver Jewellery Boat under Jonathan’s careful and encouraging tuition. We came away with a collection of copper and silver bracelets, rings and key rings that we were all thrilled with. The whole experience was SO relaxing. Not only is Jonathan a great teacher but he is a perfect host, providing regular soft drinks, tea, coffe, cake and biscuits! We enjoyed lunch, sitting in the sunshine alongside the canal watching the wildlife and listening to the birds. Look forward to returning and introducing family and friends to this amazingly inspiring and relaxing experience! Thank you Jonathan!"