Latest reviews

Vanessa reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Such a fantastic course! I've been wanting to try glassblowing for so long and I'm so glad I finally did it! It was a great hands-on experience, got to make four different pieces; so you really get a a chance to get the hang of it! Ricky was so lovely, he clearly explained every step, he also had model pieces we can follow. He's so knowledgeable and calm, it was just a great day, can't wait to try it again!"

Donovan Flintham reviewed: Kiln fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Full day workshop

"A delightful day with a brilliant tutor, beautiful enamel pieces made by all four of us, skills and information passes on in a really kind environment. Thank you Katie"

Phil walker reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making Class at Unique Cottage Studios, Spalding, Lincolnshire

"Absolutely fantastic lady who shows you how to make lampshades is very patient and will answer any questions no rush. Superb course "

Finch and Toad responded:

"Hi Philip Thank you so much for your fab review. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Your shades looked fantastic. !"

Christine Myant reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I attended the Hare Sculpture workshop which can only be described as excellent. Jo is an amazing tutor. She prepares and delivers a well structured course, which results in everyone being able to produce an end piece which one can be proud of. In all honesty it is the best course I have ever attended. I am looking forward to booking another one of Jo’s courses in 2026. An amazingly enjoyable day. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Christine - very humbling when you say its the best course you have attended. Would love to see you back in the studio in 2026. Jo xx"

Michelle reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"My dad and I had an amazing day with Jo, making our hare sculptures. I honestly didn’t think it was possible for me to achieve what I did, but Jo talked us through each stage of the process, and explained everything so clearly, we both ended up with a masterpiece! Jo made us feel so welcome in her home, and the workshop is in such beautiful surroundings too. It was a truly relaxing and wonderful day and we definitely want to do another workshop! Thank you Jo "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Michelle. It was lovely having you in the studio working alongside your Dad. Enjoy making the kits you took home (photos please!). Jo x"

Tony Lockwood reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Rick’s course is fantastic! Rick has masses of skills and experience, coupled with a clear, calm teaching style. You get a lot of hands on practice and one to one help. You also get to actually make something useful to take home. The workshop has everything you could possibly need and the hospitality was perfect for the occasion. I will definitely attend other courses and would thoroughly recommend Rick"

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you very much Tony, I'm pleased that your day with me hit the mark. You'd be very welcome to return for further training as you progress with woodturning. Thanks again and have a great Christmas. All the best - Rick"

Abigail reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Had an absolutely wonderful day with Liz learning how to do gel plate printing at the workshop last week! Although I was anxious about trying something new, Liz was a brilliant tutor and helped me feel at ease from the moment she greeted me at her beautiful studio. It was such fun to be able to play with colour and texture and I was amazed at how well my prints turned out. I would not hesitate to recommend Liz's workshops, she knows her stuff and made the day a really relaxing and restorative treat."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Abigail, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time working at the studio - I have a broad smile across my face. It was a pleasure working with you, seeing your skills and understanding grow, as you relaxed into the process. It’s such a great ‘kitchen table process’ and whether you’ve an odd hour or a full day at your disposal, you can quickly settle to the process. Over the Winter months, I hope you’ll have time to explore and further develop your skills and ideas. Happy printmaking Liz Wellby "

Susan Morris reviewed: Traditional christmas wreath workshop

"The course was fantastic. The materials available were first class and plentiful. Would highly recommend."

Harry W reviewed: Blacksmiths knife forging course

"Fantastic day in a forge. Great fun and learned a lot in just one day! Patient instructors who are just as enthusiastic as the students! Felt awesome at every step and ended up with a lovely knife! Highly recommended."

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Hey Harry! Was great to have you at the forge for our knife making course, really glad to hear you loved the day, your welcome back anytime for some more hammer swinging and bad jokes! Cheers Bud Billy"

Guy Teasdale reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Excellent course with Dave. He is a superb teacher with enthusiasm and giving the right level of support and advice."

Martha reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"Fantastic day! Coralie aches her husband were awesome. I can’t recommend this course enough! "

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thanks Martha, it was great to meet you and your siblings. Wonderful mosaics all three 😊"

Alex reviewed: Blacksmithing taster days (half day)

"This was such a great experience. I left with new skills and am already thinking about how I can establish a small forge somewhere. I recommend this to anyone; very accessible, very fun, and Adam is a great tutor."

Gwenda reviewed: Stone carving one day taster session

"I was lucky enough to win a voucher for Craft Courses and wanted to use it to try something new. I definitely made the right choice. Thoroughly recommend this taster session. Big grin! 😁"

Jane Turner Stone Carver responded:

"Thank you so much Gwenda, and I am so glad that you enjoyed the taster session! You carved a beautiful dove and I hope you will do more stone carving in the future!"

Susanne B. reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"We had a really great time at this Christmas bauble glass blowing workshop. I booked it as a surprise for my 8 year old and he really enjoyed the whole experience. He is so proud of his bauble that he made all himself. Chris and his partner were really great with him and helping him out only when needed but also letting him do everything himself. I can highly recommend this workshop. "

Liz reviewed: Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with April Pebble

"The fused glass workshop was great. Friendly and informative, April was a great teacher and I was very pleased with the result. "

April Pebble responded:

"Thanks for your kind words Liz, lovely having you in the workshop! "

Myriam Barrett reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Weaving a Foraging Basket - Improver's Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

"I had my very first experience with Willow weaving on a day course recently, which was so enjoyable. I loved being in a small group with like minded "students", the setting in an art studio was perfect and inspiring. Marianna made my first journey with the new craft light and easy to follow with a depth of knowledge to present. I never thought i would be able to produce an entire basket in a day. Back home my family was super impressed. I slept extremely well that night and felt grounded the next morning in such a pleasant way, which i hadn't been for a while. Thank you Marianna "

Michael reviewed: Full Day MIG & TIG Welding Workshop

"Great day with Nige. Great facilities. Very hands on with lots of practice and how to set up the welder for different size materials and gave me lots of advice and tips for setting up my own welder. Already started a new project at home. Excellent day recommend it highly."

Qualitig responded:

"Thanks Michael. The thing I love about this lesson is that you learnt, made the changes we spoke about and you jumped straight into doing your own projects days later. Well done mate. You are a perfect example of what you put in, you will get out."

Tracey reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I had the best day creating a beautiful item. Paul was brilliant . He put me at ease from the get go as I was a little nervous. He allowed my creative juices to flow freely, take my time with no pressure. He stepped in with his expertise when I needed it. I will definitely be going back for more. Thank you 🤩 "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you so much Tracy, it was lovely to meet you. I’ve fired your project and it looks fab! - see you soon, Paul 🙂"

A reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"Thank you Tejal for sharing your passion with me, it was a great day. "

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Ann."

Matthew reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Great course which gives you the basics to be able to start welding. David shared lots of information however it was not info overload, I would recommend this course if you have even the slightest interest in giving Welding a go. "

Allied Welding School responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Matthew, much appreciated. I always try my hardest!! Kind regards David "

Jolin reviewed: Wake up and Weave with Marion

"I joined Marion’s weaving workshop this morning and absolutely loved it. The space was cozy and colorful, a perfect environment for learning how to weave. Marion is very patient, fun, and knowledgeable; she answered all my weaving questions and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We listened to music, chatted, and wove together. The studio also has a great range of materials, which made it even easier to explore different ideas. I had such a wonderful time, and I’ll definitely come back if I want to further develop my weaving skills!"

Fulham Textile Studio responded:

"It was so lovely to have you Jolin. I look forward to following your creative Journey. Best Wishes Marion"

Erica reviewed: Tinsmithing Festive Pierced Lantern Course - 2 days

"Amazing experience. Tutor John was informative, supportive and fun to work with. The lanterns are fab and much bigger than I expected. Although previous experience isn’t necessary it’s certainly an advantage. John was a star. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the course and shall let John know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Celia Keenan reviewed: Chocolate making workshop - Bean to Bar

"What a lovely 3 hours learning all about chocolate very well presented and it has made me really make my own chocolate . Recommend it anyone "

The Chocolate School responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Celia. I'm so glad tat you enjoyed the workshop and really pleased that you might go on to make some more chocolate at home - do email me if you need any help or have any questions. And don't forget to send me photos! Come back and see us again soon - there's always the Advanced class"

Georgia Lown reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"This is a fabulous course, couldn't recommend highly enough. The day is well structured, with a range of interesting, engaging activities throughout, to try out a range of raku techniques, and some lovely bits to keep at the end of the day. Laura and James are so welcoming and friendly, and make you feel at home from the minute you arrive. Such a good day, we booked another course as soon as we could :) Thanks so much Laura and James"

Rob N reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Excellent introduction into welding!! Julian is a passionate craftsman/artist and a wonderful teacher. His expert knowledge is fantastic (of which he openly shares) . I would highly recommend the course! "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Rob, thank you for your review. It's a booster for me when students do well and they've really achieved good welds and an understanding , which you chaps certainly did,well done! "