Latest reviews

Jane Collingwood reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Dave is a very informative, an experienced craftsman and a patient teacher. I learned a lot about how to understand wood, what to think about when designing your spoon and the techniques to use the required tools. And I came home with a spoon and an interest in having another attempt. "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Jane, so glad you enjoyed the session."

Karen Skillicorn reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester - Make a Footstool

"What an amazing day! Jo is a fantastic teacher and I have gained so many new skills, super chuffed with the little stool I got to make. I can’t recommend the workshop enough, great company and homemade cake as an added bonus! Thank you Jo! 🥰"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your very kind review Karen. I'm delighted you love your footstool, you made such a great job of it. I had a great day too with all of you, thank you for your fantastic company. I'll pass your kind comments on to Mum the baker. x"

Margaret reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay (2 people)

"Very enjoyable day - Toni very knowledgeable and able to accommodate our interests and desired outcomes. Lots of materials on hand to stimulate ideas. No negative vibes or criticism , simply encouragement "

CG Crafts responded:

"Fabulous to see you again for another silver clay class. Hope you both continue to enjoy your silver jewellery making adventures. Toni"

Joy reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Lovely afternoon, thank you Nicola. Excellent instruction and so many yarns to choose from. My daughter and I are very pleased with what we made and look forward to coming again soon. "

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks so much, Joy. I'm really happy you enjoyed it. It was great to have you both in the studio too and hear about your lovely sheep! Hope to see you again :) "

Sam reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Glassblowing is harder than it looks but so worth doing. Wonderful day out with the girls. We got our baubles delivered, without any extra charge and all intact. 10/10 experience. Have to try the 3 hr course next time."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sam, it was a pleasure meeting you all. Pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us, and to hear all Baubles survived the journey. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

Dale reviewed: Mig-Tig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Wow what a great day I had welding, Tony was very patient as I was a complete novice. With no experience welding. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to get into welding. Easy going environment and the One 2 One tuition is excellent."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Dale for your great review. I am extremely happy that you enjoyed your time welding with me .I hope that you continue to develop your welding skills and complete the project that you are currently working on. Regards Tony "

Diana Woods-Humphery reviewed: Collage workshop with Helen Norman

"I very much enjoyed my morning at the Hen House starting a collage project. Plenty of inspiration, plenty of space, cups of coffee and lovely cake!"

Hen House Studio responded:

"Thank you for coming and so pleased you enjoyed your morning. "

Catherine Feeny reviewed: Collage workshop with Helen Norman

"Lovely course, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Wonderful place, host and tutor. So pleased to leave with a collage I liked and a process I enjoyed. Many thanks."

Hen House Studio responded:

"It was good to meet you and so pleased you enjoyed the workshop, and thank you for your lovely comments! "

Jamie reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"A really enjoyable day! Dave is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and an excellent teacher. His guidance was honest and was always considerate of the experience that I was having and how to make it as good as possible. An amazing day course, packed with a lot of fun and learning - and a beautiful knife to take home at the end of the day. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys cooking or is looking for an exciting day!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much indeed for your fantastic review Jamie, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you had an amazing day, it was a genuine pleasure to meet you and have you in the workshop. You did a fantastic job with you knife, looks awesome and I hope you enjoy using it for many years."

Margaret Hallett reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"I booked a glass fusing experience as a birthday gift for my daughter-in-law and together with my daughter the three of us had a really lovely morning with Sarah. We each made a pendant and a coaster. Sarah was so helpful and so patient (especially with me who needed more help!). It was so interesting and great fun. We are now delighted with the results. Thank you Sarah "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you very much - so pleased you enjoyed yourselves!"

Gillian Bromley reviewed: Wirework Tree of Life Window or Wall Hanging Kit with online tutorials

"Lovely kit with easy to follow instructions via Youtube so able to see and hear what to do. Loved it so much bought 2 more for me and my daughter. Had fun making them together."

Handcrafted Jewellery by Jo responded:

"Thank you Gillian, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks Jo "

Leslie reviewed: Introduction to MIG welding

"The Introduction to MIG welding class was hands on and enlightening. At the end on the day I was able to complete a small project which I took home. The Conan's class was great and confidence building that I bought a mig welding machine and required safety gear when I returned home (Nigeria). "

Conan Sturdy, Blacksmith responded:

"Was a pleasure to meet you Leslie and good luck with the metalworking adventure. Feel free to drop me a line with any questions and I’d love to see your artwork "

Maya reviewed: Introduction to green woodwork course at Sallerton Wood

"This was a fantastic day immersed in beautiful woodland surroundings and being taught great woodworking skills. Learnt a lot and got to try a good range of tools and techniques. Andy is a great teacher. I highly recommend this course."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much indeed, Maya, for your positive review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the course, and are grateful for your recommendation. It would be good to see you again if you'd like to join us at Sallerton Wood for another course sometime in the future."

Shea reviewed: Introduction to MIG welding

"Had a great time. The hands on approach was a great way to learn and get confidence quickly. Conon was a good teacher and was happy to answer any questions. Would recommend the day session if you are beginner, want to try something new or if you have a small welding project but you don't personally have a workshop/welder to complete it yourself."

Conan Sturdy, Blacksmith responded:

"Thanks for coming down 🙌"

John Holloway reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Brilliant day with Ted turning a kit of parts into a T-style guitar. The kit that Ted supplied looked far better than I expected - really beautiful woods and very well finished. I wanted a Gretsch black-top filtertron instead of the supplied unbranded single coil. Ted went to a lot of time and trouble to make this pickup fit as the body is cut for a single coil, as is the scratch plate. He showed me ways to ensure the frets and neck are level, and polish up the frets, techniques I can apply to other guitars. Great day had and Ted is a really nice guy!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Hi John , Looking forward to meeting you again soon my friend and so glad your guitar build went ok ? We did get a bit hooked up on those electrics but as you said 2 heads are better than 1. It was a pleasure working with you and talking about guitars especially talking about rock stars etc. Keep on rocking ! See you soon ! "

Carol Glen reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"Well - if you want a day filled with fun and creativity, then this is the course for you. Ellie is a fantastic teacher- she is clear in her instructions, patient when you are struggling, encouraging to try new ideas. The venue was also lovely and talking to the others on the course was enjoyable. I thoroughly recommend and would love to go back again. Thank you Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Carol! It was great to meet you and such a treat to spend the day weaving with you all, I'm delighted that you enjoyed it :) X"

Sheila Jennings-Giles reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"Had a brilliant day with Lyn learning about encaustic wax art techniques. Lyn is a lovely lady and very skilled at her subject. She explains, guides and helps you very gently with developing your creation during the day. Came home with a super piece of art work."

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop responded:

"You had a vision Sheila, which I helped you to realise, whilst showing you the techniques to get there. I am as chuffed with the results as you obviously are. Well done. Don’t forget to ‘buff’ the surface with a v soft cloth, avoiding the jewel areas. Lovely to meet you. Thank you for spending your CC voucher with me! Lyn "

JP reviewed: Fermenting workshop – Sauerkraut & Kombucha

"This is a great hands on and practical course for newbies to fermenting. I’m still making the kombucha, even months later! "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"That's great to hear. We're very happy to hear that you found this course so useful. Enjoy fermenting. Mara"

Carole reviewed: Printmaking Gelli Plates with Clare Basel at Cambridge Makers

"Claire made us feel welcome. The information she gave was thoughtful and helpful. The venue is lovely and well equipped. Thank you for a wonderful day. Will be booking another course soon. "

Cambridge Art Makers responded:

"We're so glad you enjoyed the course Carole, look forward to seeing you again soon! :) "

Winny Fryer reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Brilliant. Clare could not have been more helpful, saves hours of trial and error"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Winny for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued support towards my little business. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and produced a variety of successful prints."

Andrea Hainsworth reviewed: Three Little Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"Another excellent workshop with Melanie. Each one is so enjoyable and different from the others. Melanie is so talented and knowledgeable and is happy to share it with you. Always on hand to give further instruction or suggestions, as well as providing delicious refreshments. I bought the Three Little Birds class for my 14 year old granddaughter, who enjoyed every minute. Can't wait to get back for another session!"

Imogen reviewed: Calligraphy Workshops in North Essex

"A super day. Julie is a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed my day, which went past in a flash - always a good sign! I would thoroughly recommend Julie’s courses and plan to attend another as soon as I can."

Julie Chaney responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your calligraphy day. It's wonderful to hear that you had such an enjoyable time and thank you for your kind comments. You really did work hard and made excellent headway with your Italic. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again!"

Sam Sparrow reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop - Botanic Designs

"Had a lovely morning in this workshop. Beckie is welcoming and helpful and explains the process and tools quickly and simply so you can get going quickly. Plenty of refreshments along the way and chat between the participants. Would definitely be up for another workshop. "

Becky reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Bedford

"Such a lovely day, I thoroughly recommend. Will is a great and extremely patient teacher and provided a beautiful array of glass colours, as well as tea, coffee and biscuits! We are all in love with our pieces. Thank you! "

Marion Baker reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"I really enjoyed the day. Lee is very patient and the class numbers are small so he has plenty of time to make suggestions and guide you through the techniques. I had never done anything like this before but found it is a great mix of different skills. I loved trying mixing the different colours. Thank you"