Latest reviews

Carole Sheridan reviewed: Lino printing for beginners

"I did a lino printing session at the Galleria yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Our tutor was so helpful and really explained the processes clearly. Will definitely be booking to go again."

Tania reviewed: Brush Calligraphy Workshop - Saturday Afternoons

"A friend and I had an excellent and enjoyable afternoon being taught brush calligraphy. We were given resources and practice sheets which allowed us to practice the different strokes and letters. Jenny was a great, patient teacher who spent time with each of us. We came away full of enthusiasm for continuing to use this skill and perhaps go on more courses. I would recommend this course!"

Jen Roffe responded:

"Thanks so much Tania, I'm delighted you and Ellie enjoyed the workshop so much. You will get so much pleasure from continuing your calligraphy practice, it'll go on all manner of cards and invitations now! Enjoy! Jen "

Lorraine reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - One day course (Reading)

"Great course, very enjoyable and well organised. I made some lovely pieces of jewellery and cannot wait to practice at home."

Angela Adams reviewed: Handmade books - Introductory workshop

"A well-delivered and well-paced course. Great for beginners with little or no book-making knowledge. The small group of four allowed Suzy to help each person when required. This lady knows what she's doing and it was clear Suzy had taught this subject/course before due to her attention to detail. "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Angela. I'm really glad you enjoyed the workshop and hope you are happy with your lovely books. "

Angela Hopper reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - Merseyside.

"The session was well organised and really enjoyable. Carol's demonstration and instruction on how to drill sea glass was clear. She had lots of examples to inspire our imagination. I came away with some new earrings, a necklace and lots of ideas for my sea glass - once I've mastered the art of drilling!"

Sarah reviewed: Watercolour Greetings Cards

"The course was really enjoyable. You didn’t need to have any previous experience. It was really relaxed and I came away feeling like I learnt something new. Would definitely recommend it. "

Charlotte cline reviewed: Two days wood carving class

"We had the best time on this course, learning how to create wonderful wooden carved sculptures. Seb was a wonderful teacher who supported our ambitious projects. Highly recommended. "

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Charlotte It was lovely to work with all of you, Such all talented ladies. All the best Seb"

Helen Liebscher reviewed: Marvellous Mosaic one day workshop

"My friend and I had such a lovely day. Lyndsey is a brilliant teacher, encouraging, friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! She is sensitive to the students needs and steps in with advice at the appropriate time. I can 100% recommend this course."

Lindsey Kennedy Portfolio responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review, Helen. Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts on the day, it is appreciated. It was so lovely to meet you and Philippa, and very pleased you enjoyed it so much. Maybe you have been bitten by the mosaic bug! "

Ingrid Katarina Karlsson reviewed: Mosaic day workshop- Learn mosaic techniques with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin - South Yorkshire.

"I went on a day’s workshop Sunday 5th May. It’s a long time since I did something out of the box for my own development. It was absolute great, I just lost myself in what I was doing and enjoyed all the new things to learn. A lovely large airy studio with plenty of light, and a fabulous buffet of mosaics available to pick from. The room was full of people, yet peaceful and a relaxing atmosphere. I really look forward to doing more of this. "

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thank you Ingrid, it was lovely to share the skills and materials with you. I’m glad you had a wonderful day. 😊"

Julie Kembrey reviewed: Woven bag workshop workshop with Rachel Davies

"Fabulous 4 hours. Great instruction , friendly and informative. Endless tea, coffee and cake. Came away with a completed woven bag. Would definitely book another workshop with Rachel "

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Julie, thank you very much for such a lovely review, I'm so glad you really enjoyed it. Your bag looked so nice and I'm glad you are pleased with it! Very best wishes, Rachel ."

Steve & Reece reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"Excellent course, a delayed Christmas present from my son. Great setting in the woods, good instruction throughout, all relaxed and friendly, would recommend. "

Sarah reviewed: Beginners candle making workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"A morning of fun, info and lovely candles. Sarah made sure everyone made a variety of candles using different techniques. A lovely relaxed atmosphere. Thank you."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you Sarah, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. "

Anne Marlow reviewed: Glass Fusing Essentials for Beginners - Fusion inclusion with Vitreus Art

"I had a fantastic day learning about glass fusion and inclusion with Jenny. Thank you for such care and inspiration, with tailored teaching for my interests and a lovely environment. I will definitely be booking again ☺️ "

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Anne - it was a pleasure having you in the studio. KR Mike"

Julia reviewed: Colour loves colour. Acrylic painting.

"A very enjoyable day with Laura, mixing, playing with colour and putting our new knowledge into practical use. I particularly liked the bias towards abstraction, and although I didn’t manage to develop this aspect as far as I’d like to during the class, Laura gave us lots of tips and information which I’ll be working on when painting at home. "

Laura Donaldson responded:

"Thanks so much for the review Julia, It was lovely to see your work on the day and I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. I'm thinking of delivering a class specifically devoted to the development of abstract work so will let you know when these are online. I feel that a whole day for colour, and a whole day for abstract work will give more time for each as they are both huge subjects. I'd love to welcome you back to the studio in the future."

📸 reviewed: Macro photography workshop in the field

"Perfect tutor! Had a wonderful time and learned lots. Thank you for the lesson! "

Kirk Mason Photography responded:

"Thanks Ben, I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself today! You were a fantastic student - fully engaged and applied what I taught fantastically! Thank you so much for your kind review. I hope to see you for another session in the future when you've played with your new gear and have lots of questions! Cheers, Kirk"

Myra Raine reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Found this experience far better than I thought I might! Yoka is a lovely teacher, very clear with her instructions. You learn about the clay and some of the process at the start which I appreciated. Then onto throwing the 4 or 5 pots, each one becoming slightly easier. Reflecting on the morning afterwards, realised that it's Yoka herself who really delivers such a fun and inspiring morning. I'm not surprised her full courses are well booked in advance! I want to do it again!! "

Hari reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"A great day that absolutely flew by! Alan is a patient and calm teacher, happy to answer any questions throughout the day. I was able to come away with a lovely spoon and a new obsession for spoon carving! There were plenty of tea breaks and homemade dishes cooked to perfection by Sim who very kindly gifted some freshly homegrown vegetables at the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone!"

A Marriott reviewed: The Garden Plant Support

"It was an excellent morning making a willow plant support. Beautiful location in a woodland setting. Would definitely return to make something else or even another plant support. Highly recommended. "

Clare reviewed: Willow Trug Workshop in the Woods

"I really enjoyed the course and came away with a wonderful basket I made myself! I still can’t believe I made the basket in that timeframe - I highly recommend the course for anyone interested in getting started with basket making"

Jane Rocky reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"This was a great experience. Mark, the tutor, was so supportive and is obviously incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. He gave us the basic techniques and then got us building on them. My friend and I were delighted with the pieces that we made. And, even better than that we had great fun and lots of laughs. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to have a go. "

Martina reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"I had a fantastic day, learning the beginnings of blacksmithing. John is a great tutor, knowledgeable and supportive. Initially, I was looking for a one to one course but I found that being in a small group worked really well. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in blacksmithing."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto the course tutor. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Doug reviewed: Make an Adirondack garden chair

"My wife bought this Adirondack chair making course for me and I had a most enjoyable day. Andrew is a hugely experienced furniture maker and I saw some of his work. I can heartily recommend this course but he offers others that I’m sure would appeal to many;have a look!"

Lee Furniture responded:

"Thxs Doug for your thoughtful review, glad you enjoyed the day!! Andrew "

Cathy Raphael reviewed: Wet Felting Bowl Workshop

"What a wonderful class! It was held in a delightful location. The instructor, Rachel Morley, was excellent with her instructions and support. Our options for colour and design satisfied everyone. I left with a sense of accomplishment and a completed piece. Who could ask for more?"

Rachel Morley Feltmaker and Fine Artist responded:

"Hi Cathy, Thanks for booking onto my Felt Bowl Workshop, and for your lovely feedback! It’s great to know that you enjoyed the experience and felt accomplished with your Bowl. Well done! I hope you will be inspired to make more felt. Thanks again Cathy! Best wishes, Rachel "

Heidi Worth reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"I recently completed the 8 week evening class ... wow, just wow! Jonathan is the most amazingly patient and knowledgeable tutor, and I can honestly say this course totally exceeded any prior expectations I had ♥️ I urge anyone who wants to build on any previous jewellery making experience, or just wants to do something different, or out of their comfort zone to sign up, you really won't be disappointed!! Safe to say, I will be first in the queue for an extending skills course, should one be offered in the future 😉 Thank you Jonathan, an absolute legend 😀"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Heidi, I've just been out to the shop to buy a picture frame because I might just have to frame this review! I am so very happy that you enjoyed the class and I am also pleased with the progress that you all made. Well done with your new jewellery making skills and your sense of humour. It has been a pleasure. You are always welcome back for even more jewellery making. Thanks again. Jonathan"

Melanie reviewed: Weekend BEGINNERS IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS - Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I knew almost nothing about bobbin lacemaking but the little I saw on YouTube looked like fun so I signed up for Tina's weekend course. Tina has so much knowledge and experience and yet she has the patience of a saint as she helped us learn the stitches. I felt so proud when I managed to actually create some lace. Stephen was great, providing us with many cups of tea and coffee as well as giving a lesson on how to spangle bobbins. I am so glad I went on the course and the bonus is Tina has a fortnightly class so I can keep progressing with her support. Thank you so much Tina & Stephen for a great weekend and looking forward to many more happy hours of lacemaking."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Melaine It was lovely to meet you last weekend, and to hear that you really enjoyed the weekend. I hope you enjoyed your day at Batnham on Friday just as much. You have a good tension too. I look forward to seeing you in three weeks, along with the snake bookmarks. Do drop me a line if you need any help before I next see you. Do not forget the picture. Take care Tina"