Dandelion Silver reviews

Rachel & Naomi reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"We had a fantastic day with Mark. He went above and beyond to help us both create unique pieces of jewellery. He showed us as many techniques as possible in just one day and was a great teacher. Thanks Mark and Thanks Terri ( I think) for the sandwich buffet lunch. Already have friends at work who have seen what we’ve made and want to do your course 😀"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you ladies. You really did an amazing job designing and making your own jewellery. So glad you are now a walking advert for the classes. Mark"

H Nelson reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I agree with the previous reviews. I have just had a fabulous day at Dandelion Silver on a beginner’s course for jewellery making. Mark made me feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. I had a fabulous day. Mark is a fantastic tutor and we left with some lovely pieces of jewellery. I agree with previous posts it was very good value for money. I made a set of stacker rings two individual rings with a stone setting and an individual wide band ring. You can tell I like my rings. Mark is very patient and explains everything you need to know to complete your projects, which are entirely your own choice. My daughter was so impressed I feel that we could be going back together later on in the year to have some more fun. It was Brilliant would recommend to anyone. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you so much for you review Helen, it really makes it worthwhile when people enjoy our classes. You would be more than welcome to come back anytime and show your daughter how to go on. Mark"

Wendy reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I had a fantastic day at Dandelion Silver. Mark was a very patient teacher and I practiced different techniques used within the making of various pieces. Mark encouraged me to take my design one step further in which I developed even more skills and knowledge. Lunch was very tasty being a variety of sandwiches and wraps with cakes and biscuits. There were generous amounts of tea/coffee offered throughout the day. I was so happy to learn some new skills and show off my beautiful pieces ☺️"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Hello Wendy, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your day. That was the first time setting a stone on the torque bangle. Have to say it turned out looking amazing. Kindest regards, Mark"

Helen Marshall reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Brilliant day! We were made very welcome by Terri and Mark. After a reviving coffee we trooped off to a Tardis-like workshop equipped with every piece of kit you could possibly need. Mark was excellent at explaining the techniques and encouraged us to try everything. A delicious lunch fed our creativity for the afternoon. We all came away with some lovely pieces and great memories. I would totally recommend this course."

Michelle and Rebecca reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I agree entirely with the previous reviews. My daughter and I had a fabulous day. Mark is a fantastic tutor and we left with some lovely pieces of jewellery. Mark is very clear with his explanations/demonstrations and is very helpful throughout. There was no rush for us to leave and we were able to complete all our projects. I would definitely recommend this course - it’s very good value for money and a great day out, as well as learning some key jewellery skills. My daughter and I are very keen to return and make some more jewellery. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Hello Michelle, thank you for the kind review, I'm so pleased you both had an enjoyable day. You will have to let me know if Rebecca's friend liked her 'lizard ring'. Hope to see you both again in the near future. Mark"

Melanie Townley reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Thank you so much Mark & Terri for your amazing hospitality last Sunday, my 3 friends very kindly treated me to this course as a birthday present & we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Mark your teaching, patience & attention to detail is very much appreciated - we are all so pleased with our jewellery & are wearing it with pride. Terri’s refreshments & delicious lunch we were very grateful for too. Would so highly recommend this course. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Hello Melanie, Thank your for the review. It was a real please to host you. You all did an amazing job with your creations. I hope Emma got her ring, I posted it through her door a few days later. Mark"

Emily W reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I can't recommend a jewellery making workshop with Mark highly enough. My mum and I had the most brilliant day. Mark is a excellent teacher, we were complete beginners and he took his through every step, showing us what to do and guiding and encouraging us to complete our pieces entirely ourselves. We learnt so many techniques! Mark helped us to choose the designs we liked best and create completely unique jewellery. My mum is a bit of a perfectionist, Mark recognised this and took extra time with her to measure and line up the silver stamps just right so she would be really happy with what she made. I wanted to make a gift for a loved one and Mark went over and above to help me make something a bit more complex and I am so excited by the final product. We opted to have the lunch and Terri treated us to a lovely lunch of sandwiches, pastries, and cake - plus lots of tea throughout the day! We had a really happy day, with cheery, relaxed conversation tinkering away in Mark's treasure trove of a workshop. Thank you so much!! "

Isla Bailey reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I attended this course with my two sisters ( bought as a gift for my sisters 30th birthday). We had a fab day and came away with some lovely jewellery. Mark is a great teacher and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his course. Thankyou!"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you Isla, Was lovely to meet the three of you, so glad you enjoyed your day, you were all great company"

Jackie reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I had a fantastic day with Mark learning some of the techniques involved in making silver jewellery. He is a very good teacher taking you through each process and explaining what it does and what it is for. We started off making a ring and then moved on to more complex pieces. I came away with 3 pieces of jewellery which I love and will wear regularly. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning about this craft and am still amazed at what I achieved under Mark’s careful tuition."

Beth reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I really enjoyed the one-day beginners course with Mark, which I did as part of week's break in the Peak District. He was very patient and good at explaining the different techniques while letting me try them out and helped me find a way of translating my rough ideas for a piece of jewellery into something achievable on the day. I made a ring in the morning and then used a casting technique to make a pendant in the afternoon, which I was very pleased with. I was a complete beginner, but this was a good taster and has definitely piqued my interest in doing some more work with silver. Mark is very friendly and a great teacher - I would recommend the course."

Candy Greatbanks reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"A really enjoyable day with Mark in his garden workshop, making a silver ring and 2 sets of earrings. We were allowed to get stuck in and to use a variety of tools, with good instruction throughout. There are endless choices on what you can make and Mark helped our whacky ideas come to life. You will get excited to see your jewelry taking shape and times flies! We took a packed lunch and it was nice to sit outside in the sunshine and have a chat mid way through the course. Mark was relaxed, friendly and a good tutor. I would happily recommend this course."

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you Candy, I’m so pleased you and your mum enjoyed your day. Was lovely to meet you both. Hope to see you again sometime soon Mark"

Carol Rowlinson reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Thank you so much for a wonderful course yesterday. Very informative, fun, and relaxed but so productive. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. I came away with two rings and a keyring and am really really pleased with the results. It was lovely to meet you both. I would absolutely recommend this course. Thanks again."

Sara Stanley reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Had a absolutely brilliant day in a well equipped workshop making jewellery with Mark. He is very knowledgeable, patient and a excellent tutor, who taught me lots of different techniques when making the ring, bangle and earrings. Such a fun day which I would recommend to anyone. Can't wait to have another go and learn more. Thanks again Mark"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Great to meet you Sara and thank you so much for you kind comments. You definitely have a talent for working with silver and should definitely buy a few tools and keep practicing. You can always drop me a line should you need any further advice. Mark"

Janet Thornhill reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Awesome day making a ring, bangle and dangly earrings designed by myself, under the instruction and supervision of Mark who is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and patient, as well as having a great sense of humour! He taught us various different techniques required for making jewellery. Thoroughly enjoyed our day and would highly recommend it. Mark has a workshop well equipped with all the required tools. He and Terri welcomed us into their home and fed us well. A huge thank you to both of you for a wonderful day."

Sarah Raeburn reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I traveled from Scotland to do this course and it was well worth it!! The morning started with a welcome cup of coffee before heading out to the workshop to make a ring. Mark explained the techniques required and then set us off taking it step by step and even coping with us using different shapes and sizes of silver which required slightly different methods. A delicious lunch of soup and sandwiches was provided by Terri and much to my surprise they even coped with me being coeliac!! Thank you so much, it was much nicer than the ones I had brought with me!! The afternoon was for us to make some pieces that we wanted so I managed a bangle and a set of stud earrings! Terri bless her provided us with more hot drinks and biscuits to keep the concentration going and before we knew it it was all over! The day was great fun, informative and I'm now the best kitted girl in town!! Thank you both very much."

Simon Seligman reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"We booked on one of Mark's beginners courses as a family of four and had a truly fantastic day. We each (age range 13-53) got the chance to make a silver ring from scratch and then in the afternoon we had the opportunity to branch out, and made pendants and more rings. Mark was patient, helpful, fun and creative throughout, explaining the science of what we were doing, and ensuring that we tried all the techniques involved in making some lovely things. It was a really fun day and we would recommend it without hesitation."

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you for your review Simon. I really enjoyed my day with you and your family, I have to say the creativity, imagination and skill demonstrated by your two daughters was amazing (you and Sophie didn't do too bad either). If you have any pictures of the hedgehog and the moon pendant I would love to feature them on my website. Mark"

Gill Nichols reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Fantastic day with Mark making 3 pieces of jewellery. Mark is very generous with his time and resources and is an excellent tutor tailoring the day to suit my preferences. He has a spacious workshop kitted out with all the equipment for making professional pieces of jewellery. I can’t praise him or the workshop highly enough, and can’t wait to return for another day.- and thanks to Terry for drinks and home cooked lunch. Not only a fab day but a brilliant price considering I came away with some beautiful jewellery"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you for your review Gill, it was lovely to meet you and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day with us. I hope to see you again in the near future so we can push your jewellery making skills a little further you definitely have a talent for it. Mark"

Heather reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Myself and two friends had a thoroughly enjoyable day creating some lovely pieces of jewellery. Thank you Mark for being so patient and making us feel confident in what we were doing. Both Mark and Terri (super lunch and copies cups of tea - thank you Terri) were the perfect hosts. I can't wait to return and make some more items of jewellery for myself and as gifts for friends and family."

Toni Pincott reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Absolutely excellent course, we had lots of fun being creative and making some lovely individual pieces! My partner and I felt very welcome and looked after throughout the day and Mark is very knowledgeable and skilled in what he does which made learning about silversmithing very enjoyable."

James Hawtin reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Fabulous day! Very welcoming and friendly. Me and my partner both made and took away 2 silver rings. Well paced day for our abilities, loads of options and we could be as creative as we wanted! Would highly recommend this course and any other course provided by Mark. Thank you for an amazing day!"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Pleasure to have met you both, so happy you enjoyed your day and I'm working on mounting that tanzanite for you. Mark"

Debbie reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"My sister, my mum and I had a fantastic time at our jewellery making workshop with Mark yesterday. He was an excellent tutor and we have come away with some lovely pieces of jewellery."

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Really glad you enjoyed your day, you all did fantastic making some tricky pieces of jewellery. Hope to see you again for the intermediate advanced class. Mark"

Cathryn Wood reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Hi Mark We just wanted to email to say and huge hearfelt thankyou for the brilliant course today - we have genuinely loved it! You were so patient with us and we are beyond thrilled with our rings - thank you once again Mark you are a star! Kind regards Cathryn and Diane"

John Fox Richardson reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"We had such a marvelous day learning different processes and making several pieces of silver jewellery. Mark was so patient and so willing to help bring our idea's to life. Nothing was too much trouble. Both Mark and Terri are wonderful hosts and instantly made us feel welcome. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and as much tea/coffee as we wanted. We chose to do this class together as a couple as an opportunity to learn and create something new. We were both so impressed with the pieces we made and can't wait to show everyone. We have every intention of returning with a view to making Christmas gifts for our friends and family. If you want a day out with a difference then go and enjoy a day creating beautiful things at dandelion silver!"