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Susan Robertson reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day had by all. The teachers were very helpful and patient Food excellent"

Lynda McKie reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day, great teachers, would recommend."

Erica reviewed: Art and craft of labyrinth

"I really enjoyed your 5 day Labyrinth course. Although accurate drawing isn't really my thing I was completely absorbed in the process of drawing fantastic labyrinths, each with it's own story. Your deep reverence for all the cosmic significance of the numbers and proportions that we all got lost in together really moved me. I was truly inspired by a sense of profound order surrounding us. The coffee and buns were fab too. Oh, and so many great conversations! Every night since the course I've been dreaming of circles and I feel very much at peace."

Danielle Spencer reviewed: Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath with Stockton Brook Studios

"Great class. We all had fun. Met some nice people. Learnt a new skill. Hazel bending is fun! Might want to rethink the music choices (nobody knew what the music was) or put the radio on for generic class happiness ??"

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks for the feedback … sorry about the choral music! It should have been more Christmassy ?"

Anya Dawson reviewed: Leather candle holder workshop

"I’ve just got back from a brilliant session with Catherine. What a talented lady who is very patient, encouraging and a great teacher. I am really pleased with my leather candle holder and it will last forever. Definitely going to another course of hers."

Tania reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a great day out. Very well-thought-out course. Very chuffed with the 2 items I made that I will use at home, better than I thought they'd be. Techniques well taught, very friendly, food fantastic, great atmosphere, what more can I say. The only criticism I can make is that my son complained I hadn't made a sword....."

Marianne Kennedy reviewed: Half Day Taster Stained Glass Workshop - for 121, 2 or 3 (friends)

"I had a lovely afternoon at this workshop, and learnt loads from Ruth, who was very patient and encouraging and good fun too! The whole process is really interesting and absorbing, and I would recommend to anyone to have a go. I appreciated Ruth putting so much effort in, with planning my design beforehand and having the pattern all ready. I love what I made, and I'm keen to carry on and learn more and see what else I could create."

Blue Skies Glass Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Marianne, it was lovely to spend the afternoon with you and so glad you enjoyed, learning about stained glass, many thanks, Ruth"

Nicola Russell reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"I really enjoyed the three-hour session. Claire was brilliant, positive, encouraging and thorough. I would very much like to do another more detailed session on specific aspects of the techniques that she introduced us to."

Patricia Eyre reviewed: Craft Workshop: Learn to make silver art clay jewellery in a day (beginner)

"What a fantastic workshop and tutor! I came into the workshop as a complete beginner and left with a huge sense of accomplishment and a gorgeous keepsake. Sally provided clear explanations of each part of the process along with clear warning of how things could go wrong if not followed (nothing did!) I am so pleased I chose to attend Sally's face to face workshop rather than struggling on my own with books or YouTube videos! I can't wait to start another piece?"

Frankie & Philippa Smith reviewed: One day introduction to stained glass for complete beginners (copper foil method)

"We had a brilliant mother and daughter craft day with Sally. We wanted to spend so time together doing something creative and chanced on Sally's course. It was a fun-filled day producing a beautiful Christmas decoration. She explained every step well and was there with advice and encouragement along the way. I advise everyone to give this a go."

Tim Sunderland reviewed: Knife making in the bladesmith's forge

"A brilliant day with incredible tutors/instructors. A great set up and i ended the day with a great knife for my outdoor kitchen. I would highly recommend this experience."

Rosalind reviewed: Introduction to Soft Pastels 10-week face-to-face art course in Kidderminster West Midlands

"Fantastic course with a talented artist and an expert art tutor Raya Brown. I highly recommend Raya's watercolour course. It is very enjoyable, informative and creative! I look forward to more art courses with Raya Brown."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Rosalind, I am touched by your review. Thank you very much. I am so happy that you enjoy my courses. I look forward to seeing you soon at our next art course. Best wishes Raya"

Tony reviewed: Full Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner in Dorset, South West

"I spent the morning with Joe, great Turner well worth going with a professional Turner. Had some incredible work too!"

Ben Hankins reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Bought this for my Dads Xmas present and I joined him on the day. The course was so much fun, the Clarke family were incredibly knowledgable and the end product was amazing! Dad and I had the best day and we would highly recommend taking this course!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"So glad you both enjoyed your day with us so much"

Ben Hankins reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Bought this for my Dads Xmas present and I joined him on the day. The course was so much fun, the Clarke family were incredibly knowledgable and the end product was amazing! Dad and I had the best day and we would highly recommend taking this course!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"So glad you both enjoyed your day with us so much"

Jenny Smoothy reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"My family and I did the 2-day course and had a great time. I love the bags we made and we learnt a lot of skills. Jason and Louise were a fantastic team and really helped to support us. We came to it as beginners and now I feel like I am ready to try developing my skills at home. Jason also sent us a very helpful follow-up e-mail recommending various tools."

Diamond Awl Leather Workshop responded:

"Thank you Jenny xx"

Dagmara Ginter reviewed: Outside Workshop: Get started with DSLR creative photography(Beginners level)

"Thank you, Sally, for the brilliant workshop! I've learnt loads and gained confidence in shooting in aperture priority mode. The workshop was organised really well - lots of theory to take in but with enough time to practise. And even the weather behaved itself."

Mandy Cripps reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"A truly wonderful couple of days in Jason’s workshop. We were impressed with his careful and considerate teaching and his depth and wealth of knowledge. We love the bags we came home with and can’t quite believe the quality of them. I can’t recommend the courses highly enough. Thanks again, Jason!"

Diamond Awl Leather Workshop responded:

"Thank you Mandy"

Caroline reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"What a lovely day. Jonathan is an excellent host teaching us many things to make and to top it all off, the cake was delicious too. The two ladies I worked with were lovely and I enjoyed their company too!"

Helen reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"A thoroughly enjoyable day spent making beautiful things. I didn't think I would be able to make something as lovely as I did, but it was so much fun and easy to pick up. I'm really chuffed with my silver earrings. Thank you Jonathan!"

Rachel reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Fantastic! I had such a lovely relaxing time. I was surprised at how good the rings I made were. I would definitely recommend this course."

Jo Macintyre reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"I bought this as a gift for my Chef husband and he absolutely loved it! Thanks Richard"

Debbie Crane reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"Thank you for sharing all your knowledge so generously on what was a very enjoyable day you gave me space to experiment and play and I feel confident enough to get started with what I hope will be a new chapter in my art. Encaustic wax is a big subject 1 was amazed how much we covered in the day, and had time for tea and cake! Best wishes Debbie.."

Del Lewis reviewed: Pen making and wood turning introduction

"Had a good day learning a new skill. Philip is very knowledgeable and patient teacher. I was impressed with the pens considering I had no prior experience of wood turning"

Julie Walster reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"Just wanted to share how amazing Lucy’s courses are. Having initially undertaken Lucy’s Interior Design Course and latterly Lucy’s Upholstery Day I would wholeheartedly encourage anyone to book a course and have a go. Lucy delivers innovative ideas with easy understanding in a calming sensitive setting. Not only do you learn new skills you leave feeling balanced and rejuvenated. Oh and the cakes are very nice too!"

Lucy Renshaw responded:

"Thank you so much Julie, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you xxxxx"