Crafts in the Valley reviews

2 Feb 23'

Amanda Watson reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Enjoyed the course, really friendly and fun, a nice way to spend an afternoon creating."

1 Feb 23'

Alyson Healey reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Do you like being shown how to make beautiful things ? Do you like meeting lovely people ? Do you like biscuits and cakes ? Then hot foot it to crafts in the valley. I've done 2 courses now. Melanie is lovely and it's fantastic having beautiful glass jewellery and nick nacks made by your own fair hands. I can't recommend enough"

22 Jan 23'

Sarah P reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Melanie is an excellent teacher and I learnt such a lot about felting. I would thoroughly recommend the course and it was relaxing too."

18 Nov 22'

Pauline Smith reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Fabulous workshop! I thoroughly enjoyed making a fused glass wave. Melanie is such a warm, friendly person who guides you easily and skilfully through your imagined designs. I felt quite competent after a while … and so proud of what I created. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly … with the added bonus of tea and cakes … Perfect! I have recommended to family and friends and would certainly attend another of Melanie’s workshops. "

9 Nov 22'

Maureen reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Really enjoyed this course, learning a new skill from such a knowledgeable and inspiring teacher. The glass products all look lovely. I hope do do more!"

31 Oct 22'

Patrick Barry reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"I had a fantastic day at the glass works studio, a really interesting process and one that allows your creativity to flow. Melanie is an amazing teacher, and I will most definitely be coming to the next course. "

22 Oct 22'

Maureen reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this well organised workshop. Melanie is a really good art teacher. She provided examples and books on felting to inspire us and talked us through lots of ideas. There was a mind- boggling range of beautiful yarns to choose from. Melanie is very hospitable, providing wonderful refreshments throughout the day, including great coffee and homemade cake. "

4 Oct 22'

Rebecca. reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Excellent course in great venue. Melanie is really helpful, provides cake and is super organised! The glass fusing itself is a really pleasing process and I’m really happy with what I made. Good value for money too. "

27 Sep 22'

Gamila reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"Absolutely recommendable. Nicely explained and I found the burnt colors as samples helpful. "

26 Sep 22'

Sally Harris reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Great afternoon, very friendly and knowledgeable teacher with tea and cakes supplied as well. Would definitely do another course"

25 Sep 22'

Margaret, I travelled from Manchester & it was worth it! reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"I had such a lovely enjoyable time making my birds & a pair of earrings. Melanie had so many decorative colours and materials it was like being let loose in a sweet shop! A very creative course and Melanie explained all the stages so clearly. There were hot drinks and cake too. I thoroughly recommend her courses. "

24 Sep 22'

Liam reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I recently attended the beginners Fused Glass course with my partner. We had an amazing time and learnt a lot about fusing glass. Melanie was lovely; we felt at ease instantly as the environment was really relaxed and we had a brew and biscuits in our hands within minutes! Melanie explained all of the activities in detail and was really attentive when asking for advice or just a quick reminder. The workshop was full of wide range of good materials and we had plenty of choice to design our items. We felt there was a good amount of time to design and complete our items and not feel rushed or bored. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in crafts and trying new things. We found it really interesting, so much so that we are going back for a Monday Maker's session in the near future. "

21 Sep 22'

Helen Bagnall reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Certainly one of the best craft courses I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been on lots. The teaching was perfectly pitched – you could work at your own pace but you never run out of things to do because there was so much available. It was a packed day with lots of colours and shapes and ideas. We came away having made several pieces of fused glass and absolutely delighted with what had achieved. "

18 Sep 22'

Nell reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Fabulous morning in a gorgeous setting with lots of inspiration and support from Melanie! My friend and I had lots of fun working on our designs, and admiring the beautiful work of other participants - we can't wait to see how our lanterns look once fired. Looking forward to doing more workshops with Melanie :)"

12 Sep 22'

Fran Bond reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Such a great day. Melanie is such an encouraging teacher, nothing is too much trouble, she is ready to help & answer all your questions. I came home with two pieces to keep. The company was great, the venue comfortable & some lovely cake with tea & coffee on tap. Thanks will certainly come again. "

12 Sep 22'

Vicky reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Attended this full day workshop along with some friends, Melanie couldn't have been more accommodating. The workshop is situated in a lovely part of our Calder Valley, with plenty of parking. We were kept well hydrated throughout the day. The course content was well presented and easy to follow. I'm not artistically talented but with Melanie's support I'm pleased with my creations from the day."

21 Aug 22'

Jules and Antony reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"We had a fabulous day. We were very well looked after and Melanie was friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. As complete novices we were guided through the process and made to feel confident. At the end of the day we had produced 5 items each. Definitely recommend "

15 Jul 22'

Rebecca reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a relaxed enjoyable day. Happy with the level of instruction versus freedom to experiment. Lovely environment and highly recommended."

13 Jul 22'

Rachel reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Super-relaxed setting and very friendly, expert tuition, a thoroughly enjoyable day with a brand new craft. Great value session and the cake and drinks were very welcome. Highly recommended!"

11 Jul 22'

Susan Resuggan reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"What a fantastic day we had with Mel, learning about batik and experimenting with the process to create our own artworks. Mel is an excellent tutor - welcoming, warm and very knowledgeable. She explains everything clearly and is very encouraging. The studio is a lovely place to work and you are surrounded by beautiful art produced by Mel and her colleague. We were made to feel very very at home, with a constant supply of tea and scrumptious cake! I would thoroughly recommend Mel's courses."

10 Jul 22'

Donna reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Went on the fused glass wave course - it was so much fun - came away with a beautiful piece of glass art and two pieces of jewellery - loved it so much booked for another workshop"

7 Jul 22'

liz reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"My daughter and I had a great day, loved every minute Thank you Bernadette and Liz"

6 Jul 22'

Michele reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I attended the beginners fused glass course. It was really well organised and each person had the materials and individual work space. I would recommend this workshop and will attend further workshops to learn more. Loved it and the items I produced."

29 Jun 22'

Jo Simpson reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Having attended a needle felting course with Melanie, I had noticed the lovely glass lanterns and told my husband, who said ‘that sounds fun’. So as a birthday surprise I booked for us both to attend the course. We both thoroughly enjoyed our morning decorating the glass sides (and all the treats)! Melanie was a very good tutor, and the studio has everything you could possibly need to create beautiful items. We were advised on a local venue for lunch, and climbed the nearby Stoodley Pike to complete our day! Thank you for a great experience"

23 Jun 22'

Louise reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Absolutely loved this course! Step by step guidance for beginners and such a wonderful range of materials to use. It was such an enjoyable morning - thank you"