CG Crafts reviews

JOANNE KENNELLY reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I've just had a brilliant day with Toni on her silver clay course. I was a complete beginner but Toni soon put me at ease with her very warm personality. She is an excellent teacher and very generous with her knowledge. I really feel I learned a lot from the day. I will definitely book another course with her and would not hesitate to recommend her. Thank you x"

CG Crafts responded:

"Aww thank you Joanne, that’s a lovely thing to say. I’m so glad your daughter liked her necklace. I look forward to seeing what you make next. Toni :-)"

Lynn Davidson reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"What a fabulous way to spend a morning! I have never done anything like this before and Toni was perfect at creating a relaxed atmosphere with her extensive knowledge, inspiring teaching, encouragement and advice on various techniques all imparted at your own pace. A couple of days later, after Toni has finished off the beads in her kiln, you receive a package of the lovely beads you've created! Great fun and I would definitely recommend."

CG Crafts responded:

"Thanks Lynn, so pleased that we finally managed to do the class after Covid delays. You both did brilliantly."

gail singleton-parkes reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I had a fantastic day on the beginners lampwork course. Toni put me totally at ease in a calm and friendly atmosphere. I had great fun learning a new skill, everything paced to my speed of working and learning. I would recommend to anybody. Thank you Toni"

CG Crafts responded:

"Hi Gail, Thank you, it was lovely to meet you and teach you how to make glass beads. I hope you make something lovely with them. Best wishes, Toni"

Katherine Lack reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"We had a brilliant day with Toni yesterday and learnt so much. I felt very inspired by Toni and will be participating in more classes in the future. The day was very relaxed with no pressure to come up with something amazing, just the time and space to play around and have fun whilst learning. This class is a good introduction to the endless possibilities that enamelling presents. Thank you Toni x"

Miette reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"This was such an amazing first experience working with glass! Toni is an amazing, patient, informative teacher and really went above and beyond to structure the class to what I wanted to learn. The experience was really inspiring, getting a good base knowledge on glass, how it works and the tools, as well as various different techniques. Such a great day I can't wait to go back for a second lesson!"

CG Crafts responded:

"It was a pleasure to research something slightly different. You were definitely a natural and achieved a very high standard for your first go. Many thanks for booking. Hope to see you again. :-)"

Emma reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I had a wonderful day with Toni in Colchester. The course was very informative and inspiring, Toni is a brilliant and informative teacher. She has planned the day perfectly, I felt very inspired when I left. I will recommend this course to anyone who wants to try flameworking, would love to do it again!"

Jan Millington reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Toni explains everything really well and I felt I learned a lot in her class. I met a like minded friend there so we have now done two classes together and have arranged to do an enamelling class with Toni in the New Year."

CG Crafts responded:

"Thanks Jan, it’s so lovely that you and Sarah have made friends in one of my classes. Looking forward to the next one. Toni"

Lena reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I just finished a half day with Toni Peers. I rate it 11 out of 10. Way exceeded my expectations. Clear tuition with lots of useful feedback. Generous tips and tools information as well as an opportunity for lots of practice. It was just what I needed. Big thanks"

Anna McAlinden reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"We had heard great comments about the courses that Toni delivers and we were not disappointed with the outcome of the three and a half hours spent with her. Lucy - our daughter (and fifteen school friends) were guided through the entire process from initial design, colour selection, choice of gems and firing. At the end of the enamelling session all 16 eleven year olds had created a unique ‘memory’ to treasure when moving up to secondary school. I have to confess that myself and another adult could not resist joining in and are both delighted with our end results. Toni - we will definitely be coming back!"

Trish & Evie reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"My daughter and I have just had a really enjoyable day jewellery making with Toni. We made 2 pairs of earrings each and are chuffed to bits with them. Course very suitable for teenagers. Thanks Toni!"

Laura reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I had a great day at the silver clay making class, and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in trying it. I was pleased with how my pendants came out and I felt I learnt a lot thanks to Toni! Thanks again for a fab day :) Thanks, Laura"

CG Crafts responded:

"Thanks Laura, glad you and your Dad had a great day. You made some beautiful jewellery - hope he's wearing those unique cufflinks."

Fiona Salmon reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I took my dad on this course as we had had a rather disasterous experience with silver clay trying to do it on our own. Toni explained everything really clearly, let us try painting silver clay slip (from her own stock) onto leaves and we produced some lovely pieces (even if we do say so ourselves!)"

Janet Reeves reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"It was great to find a course locally on enamelling. I have learnt enough to give me the confidence to explore this process fully. I enjoyed the 5 hours I had with Toni, it was nice to meet her. Toni delivers the lesson very thoroughly and clearly. I am very proud of my two pieces that I made on the day."

Matt Harris reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"My partner and I booked a course with Toni using silver clay. And it was a great experience. Toni was very paitent and informative. It is now something that we would both like to continue and learn more about. Fantastic. Give it a go."

Myra Hutchings reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day and came home with three lovely necklaces for family members."

Helen Jowsey reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Had a great one to one class with Toni on Tuesday 27th November. She is very knowledgeable and I learnt a lot. I was even able to salvage my very first firing which I thought was ruined. I would highly recommend a class with Toni in her home studio."

CG Crafts responded:

"Thanks Helen, it was lovely to meet you and help you with your journey along your creative degree."

Paula Worrow reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Toni is an excellent teacher and really welcoming, my friend and I did the beginners enamelling course and had lots of fun! We made 4 pieces each using the different techniques Toni taught us, and we are really pleased with the results! I will definitely be booking another course and would highly recommend to others :)"

Julie reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I booked this course for my sister’s birthday. We had a really enjoyable day making a range of items. Toni explained every step clearly and we had plenty of time to try out ideas. We were both delighted with our finished products. Highly recommend this for everyone, even if you don’t think you are very creative."

Zoe reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Mum and I had a lovely time with Toni making our silver jewellery. Between the two of us we produced 4 necklace pendants and 2 pairs of earrings (and a Christmas present ticked off the shopping list already!). Really pleased with what we produced and have already had compliments on my two necklaces. Toni was very informative, friendly and supportive - and tolerant of my indecision. Would definitely recommend Toni to others for their first foray into silver clay jewellery making. Thank you Toni."

jules brett reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"Brilliant insight into to flameworking, and bead making, very informative Toni is great had a very enjoyable morning."

jules reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Really great day with Toni, trying and learning new crafts is great. Toni is great tutor, and hopefully will be returning to do another craft with her, a really laid back day."

Sarah Costello reviewed: Make fabulous felt - needle felting and wet felting techniques to make animals, bags, pictures...

"I spent a lovely day with Toni learning wet felting and making a tablet case. She is an excellent teacher and generous with materials. Her explanations were clear and backed up with well written information to take home. I also tried a little needle felting project. I would certainly recommend her classes...it was an easygoing fun day learning a new skill."

Sally reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"I've just completed the Cloisonne day, really fab day. I came away with to necklaces \i'm really happy with. Toni is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions , the day was really well structured and i hope to do more courses in the future."

Kate Maidment reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"Toni is knowledgeable and welcoming, encouraging you and giving you tips as you go along. Had a lovely morning making different kinds of beads (think I made about 6) - would thoroughly recommend !"

Marilyn Edwards reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Really enjoyed my day with Toni. Very friendly, knowledgeable teacher. Good to be in a group of only two for individual attention. Very pleased with pendant I made. Will be booking for other course I am sure!"