Crafts in the Valley reviews

Gill reviewed: Felted Landscape Pictures - Wool only kit with instructions and LIVE online tuition.

"A very enjoyable and informative course. Whilst I had done some wet felting before I found plenty to enjoy and learn and Melanie explained clearly how to needle felt."

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thanks for attending the online workshop and leaving a review! I'm looking forward to seeing your finished textile work. Please send me a photo. Best wishes, Melanie"

Pauline John reviewed: Felted Landscape Pictures - Full kit, instructions and LIVE online tuition.

"I really enjoyed the Course. My first time with felt and also first zoom tutorial. Was very enjoyable and didn’t feel that it was a remote learning. Melanie is a great teacher and was encouraging throughout with clear instructions as well Highly recommend it Pauline"

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thanks for the great review! And for emailing me a photo of your finished work. Enjoy experimenting with the rest of the wool! Best wishes, Melanie"

Sandra Campbell reviewed: Felted Landscape Pictures - Full kit, instructions and LIVE online tuition.

"I thoroughly enjoyed doing my on-line felting workshop. I'm probably one of the least arty/crafty people around but with Melanie's instruction and guidance I was able to complete my felting picture (and quite proud of it too!). The written instructions which are issued with the kit beforehand are very detailed and easy to follow. There's enough material in the kit to create two pictures so I'm about to start the second one on my own and I know where I can maybe make some improvements. I definitely recommend the online course."

Francesca reviewed: Felted Landscape Pictures - Full kit, instructions and LIVE online tuition.

"I have done numerous courses with Melanie and they have all been great. This online workshop was a fab opportunity to do another course with her from the comfort of my own home. Would definitely recommend this to help keep the creative juices flowing throughout winter."

Wendy reviewed: Felted Landscape Pictures - Full kit, instructions and LIVE online tuition.

"I can highly recommend Melanie's on-line tuition and felting kit which was good value and contained all I needed. She was helpful and informative. It was great to be able to take part in a class from my kitchen! I am very pleased with my felted landscape and would like to take another class - hopefully in a classroom situation but if lockdown lasts might buy another kit."

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thanks for your review! Take care, and I hope to see you online or on an in-person course soon. Best wishes, Melanie x"

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

"I highly recommend Melanie's glass fusion workshops after attending two of them with a third to follow in the New Year. Her workshops are fun, informative and very creative and Melanie is a fantastic tutor."

Miriam reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"A workshop session with Melanie is a joy and an absolute tonic for the soul. The atmosphere is lovely, Melanie is a wonderful teacher and the set up re Covid is so well planned that this is the only workshop setting where I have felt confident & safe. I have been to a few classes now with more booked when lockdown ends and I can’t wait. Can’t recommend highly enough. ?"

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thanks for the review Miriam, it's great fun having you on the workshops x"

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

"My friend & had a lovely half- day workshop learning how to decorate a glass wave. It was very absorbing & the time just flew past. Would highly recommend this. So sad that we can't do the Christmas workshop due to lockdown, but we'll be back !!!"

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Great to hear you'll be back to do more fused glass! Thanks for the review xx"

Rosemary Gray reviewed: Felted Landscape Pictures - Full kit, instructions and LIVE online tuition.

"I attended the online felting course earlier this year and I'm hooked! The Zoom course worked surprisingly well and Melanie's instructions were clear and encouraging. She is a great teacher and the course is well designed and clearly communicated."

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thanks Rosemary! I really appreciate your feedback. xx"

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

"Lovely day out on this workshop. Melanie is an excellent teacher and very talented. She was always on hand to answer any questions and very patient. Plenty of ideas and examples for inspiration. Wide range of equipment and materials too. This is my 3rd workshop with melanie and have booked a christmas one as well. It was also good to see how much effort had gone into making the workshops covid safe."

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

"Great workshop and we were made very welcome. Lots of materials / books to inspire you. A great way to escape and relax! Highly recommend! We will definitely be returning for another workshop. Thanks Melanie."

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

"Great felting workshop with free form embroidery. It was a brilliant day I felt I had accomplished loads . Melanie was a fantastic teacher sharing her knowledge and experience. She also plied us with tea/coffee and cake all day . Well worth the money ."

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

"The wet felting/free motion embroidery course was fabulous. There were loads of sources of inspiration and Melanie was a great teacher....informative, helpful and relaxed. We loved it. We’ll be back."

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

"This was my first felting course and the day was absolutely brilliant. Melanie was a fantastic teacher and created a warm and friendly atmosphere for everyone, including supplying us with tea, coffee and treats throughout the day. Everyone in the group produced an amazing piece of art using the skills Melanie introduced, and taking advantage of the huge range of good quality materials and equipment available in the workshop. Don't worry if you don't think you're particularly artistic - you are guaranteed to produce something you are proud of on this lovely relaxing course. I'm definitely inspired to continue felting!"

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

"We went as a family group for the day class. Had a great time. Highly recommended. Going back for another session."

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

"Attended the beginners fused glass course and thoroughly enjoyed it - never done anything like this before and felt well supported and encouraged to make some lovely pieces. Melanie was very knowledgable and accommodating throughout the day - would definitely recommend this course - fantastic !!"

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

"We had a fantastic day on Saturday doing the beginners fused glass workshop. Melanie is an amazing teacher & sets you right at ease. Her enthusiasm is infectious & makes a non-artistic person like myself feel all creative. We made a coaster, a slump dish, a star & some jewellery & it was really good fun. I can’t wait to see how they’ve come out when we collect them. I loved it so much that I’ve booked to go again & make something else. May have to attend the Christmas workshop too. I can’t recommend this class enough (there’s coffee & cake too)"

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

"Really enjoyed this class. I bought it for a friend for her birthday and was really impressed with all of it. Everything felt very safe and Melanie has adapted really well to the changes faced with COVID. I’m an absolute beginner to stuff like this, but Melanie was so thorough in talking us through that I felt really confident in this class and I’m over the moon with how my bowl turned out. Already can’t wait to sign up to another class!"

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

"I attended this course recently and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Melanie Louise is an excellent tutor and made the techniques very accessible and fun to try. I am by no stretch of the imagination any good at drawing but I was stunned at the way my designs turned out. I had a great experience in a COVID safe environment and can't wait to book again."

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

"Just spent one of the best days ever at the batik workshop! Melanie is a fantastic teacher, learning the technique was fascinating and really satisfying to create colourful pieces to take home. A lot of thought and care has gone into making these workshops safe and I felt absolutely comfortable after being quite worried about attending any workshops at the moment. Just a perfect day from start to end - I’ll definitely be booking again - can’t recommend highly enough! Thank you ?"

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

"Thank you Melanie for such a wonderful day learning how to make and design fused glass. It was very well organised and Melanie is very welcoming and puts you at ease as pure beginners in fused glass. And it’s in a lovely setting as well. It was such a fantastic birthday present from my son. Thoroughly recommend you try one of the many classes Melanie holds at Hebden Bridge."

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

"This was the second felting course I attended, this one in Cragg Vale, the first in Haworth. The venue is superb, in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. Melanie is an amazing tutor. She makes you feel at ease and her attention to detail post lockdown to all aspects of keeping safe is commendable. Melanie has a tremendous knowledge of her subject and offers the right amount of support as she is very approachable. She has all the materials including books/pictures for ideas if necessary. I had a relaxing day and felt pleased with my picture which needs to be finished as I write. I am proud to say that I wish to frame my first picture. I recommend this course if you wish to have a go at a new hobby or return for increased learning and development."

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

"Had a really lovely time. Wonderful location, Mel is very patient and encouraging and I am very please with my fused glass bowl."

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

"The Beginners Glass Fusion course is delightful! What a lovely way to spend a day. Melanie is a fab tutor and her enthusiam for the craft she teaches is very evident. After Melanie went through the materials and processes, we couldn't wait to get started. The class was very small, just the three of us due to Covid restrictions and every care was taken to ensure that we were safe. Melanie's studio is full of inspiration, I wanted to have a go at making everything I saw but of course I couldn't and which is why I'll be booking another workshop. The day passed by far too quickly, but by the end of it I had completed a star, a coaster, a slump dish and two pieces of jewellery. Don't hesitate in booking this workshop if you have an interest in glass fusion, it's great fun and you won't be disappointed."

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

"Just attended a beginners course, the first post-lockdown. Was impressed not only with the teaching but also the efforts to keep everyone safe. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning experience. Was so engrossed, forgot to eat the biscuits/goodies provided. Lots of inspiration around the room and am very happy with my finished bowl and jewellery. Felt I’d gained in confidence, sign of a good teacher. Already planning my next course with Melanie. Such a mindful, positive activity. I’ve recommended this to all my friends."