Latest reviews

Siân James reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"I’m delighted with the beautiful notebook I made on the course. I was lucky enough to do a course in person at the Burford Literary Festival but I’m sure it will work really well on Zoom as you can get a close up of the demonstration more easily. Lorna was so patient and enthusiastic and I learnt not just about bookbinding but lots about independent publishing. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours learning a new craft."

Crumps Barn Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for joining us. So glad you enjoyed the workshop! ~ Crumps Barn Studio"

Elise Warrant reviewed: Beginner Crochet 6 Week Course

"I had always wanted to learn how to crochet but was lacking the skills needed. Then I attended Tash's lessons. She is an amazing teacher. Extremely passionate, about what she does, but also super patient. Always happy to help and repeat what she has just said and to sit with you and show one on one how to complete the instructions just given."

Kate Reed reviewed: Beginner Crochet 6 Week Course

"This course has been absolutely amazing for developing my (previously non existent!) crochet skills. Natasha is a wonderful teacher and all round lovely person and I can’t thank her enough for giving me this skill which, over the last three years, has provided me with untold hours of blissful crafting and yarny goodness :-)"

Sarah reviewed: Beginner Crochet 6 Week Course

"Absolutely loved this course. I could never get the hang of crochet watching YouTube videos on repeat but Tash was able to explain & show the crochet so easily that I was able to pick it up. I’ve since crocheted sooooo many things thanks to Tash’s guidance."

gail singleton-parkes reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"I had a fantastic day on the beginners lampwork course. Toni put me totally at ease in a calm and friendly atmosphere. I had great fun learning a new skill, everything paced to my speed of working and learning. I would recommend to anybody. Thank you Toni"

CG Crafts responded:

"Hi Gail, Thank you, it was lovely to meet you and teach you how to make glass beads. I hope you make something lovely with them. Best wishes, Toni"

Marie reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Absolutely fabulous day, tutor Kate was fantastic and explained everything really clearly. So much to cover in the session and the time just flew by. Everyone went home with such amazing pieces. Wish you were nearer and I could attend the weekly sessions. Sorry this years one day workshops are all booked up but hope to see you again next year."

Fran Broady reviewed: Silk scarf Painting

"This is a fabulous course in a beautiful venue, led by experienced and highly skilled tutors who made us feel supported and relaxed at every stage. As a newbie to silk painting, the alchemy of the process was a revelation to me and it was so exciting to see my first scarf design taking shape. I was thrilled to find that, even with my lack of artistic skills and experience, it was possible to create such a beautiful result. Liz catered skilfully for people at all levels, taking us through the process before we did our test pieces to experiment with the materials and technique. While beginners learned the basics, more experienced students focused on developing their ideas, technique and range. Liz and Pia were on hand, listening to each person's questions and approach and offering useful suggestions and advice at each stage. It was fascinating to see the wide range of designs and approaches across the group, with each scarf reflecting the individual's personality and approach. In all, an inspiring creative escape. Highly recommended."

Norfolk Crafts Workshop responded:

"Fran, thank you so much for your amazing review. We are so glad you enjoyed the silk scarf workshop as much as we did."

Jill Jones reviewed: The Human Face Explored - One-day Creative Drawing Workshop in lovely Narberth

"I spent a really enjoyable day playing with charcoal and exploring the human face in Louise’s bright and welcoming studio. Having had no art instruction since O Levels (50+ years ago), I felt a little nervous about what to expect. I needn’t have worried. Louise is very friendly and encouraging and gradually takes you through various exercises leading on to a final portrait using the techniques taught. I learned such a lot and came away wanting to do more! I recommend Louise’s course and would encourage you to ‘have a go’ whatever your ability. Thank you Louise, I’m looking forward to my ‘Colour’ workshop in a few weeks time!"

Louise Burdett Artist responded:

"What a wonderful review, thanks so much Jill. I'm glad you feel you got so much out of the workshop. I look forward to seeing you again soon for our colour day. Louise x"

Sarah Mitchell reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I throughly enjoyed this one day course. Kate was an excellent tutor, generous with her time and knowledge. Everything was clearly set out and accessible and the whole day was a huge success. Thank you."

Jane Cryne reviewed: Block Printing on fabric in Derbyshire.

"Liz is a really excellent facilitator who was very welcoming and made sure we all felt comfortable in her lovely studio. All very covid safe. The course was just the right length and pace so as to accommodate printing novices like me and also my friend who had a little more exprience. Preparation was good, so I had everything I needed, although I'd prepared some images on Pinterest and it's worth noting phone signal is not great so bring printed images or photographs stored on your device that don't rely on being online. It was nice to have a 'tech break' in fact. All resources provided were of high quality and Liz gave many tips throughout the process that will be easy to remember and follow at home. I look forward to more printing at home and hopefully another day in the studio soon."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jane, Thanks for taking the time to review your workshop and I’m really pleased you enjoyed your creative day at The Slipper Studio. You produced some lovely pieces and quickly developed the necessary skills for cutting and printing, so I hope you can continue with this addictive process. It would be lovely to see you back at the studio for some further creative opportunities. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Kate Ogden reviewed: One day silver clay course at Gallery in Heswall, Wirral

"Best days crafting I have had in a long time. Georgina is just beyond lovely and explained everything so well. We got to make some amazing pieces of jewellery while having so much fun as a group. I will defo be booking onto another course with her and would recommend her to anyone who wants to give silver clay work a try."

Jackie A reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"I have done a couple of fused glass courses with Helen, and have really enjoyed them. Helen is a fantastic teacher; she is patient and encouraging, and full of knowledge about the subject. Her calm and supportive manner instantly puts the students at ease, and she is always on hand with ideas and constructive comments, if needed. Helen goes above and beyond to make sure that all students have something to take away that they can be proud of. She provides all the materials needed, as well as plenty of refreshments for hungry and thirsty crafters! I would not hesitate to recommend one of Helen's courses to anyone wishing to try their hand at crafting."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Jackie, that’s so kind of you to write your review, I really do appreciate it. It’s always great having your company, you are keen to learn new methods of working with a range of materials/techniques and I’m sure the recipients of your fused glass gifts were thrilled. Now all we need to do is sort out your felted nativity tableau, hopefully in time for this Christmas, no pressure!"

Wendy B reviewed: Fused glass - fossil vitra

"This was a great course with an excellent tutor in Karen. I learnt a lot in a relaxed and friendly environment with Karen encouraging me to try various techniques. I was shown and given the opportunity to make trial pieces in the morning with the afternoon making 2 larger pieces. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to try the Fossil Vitra process"

Jennevieve reviewed: Stained Glass Course for Beginners - 2 Days - Sat 7th & Sat 14th February

"Wonderful weekend immersive course that really teaches you the fundamentals of stained glass. Jude is an excellent instructor who not only outlines the steps in a clear fashion, she also explains the techniques, concepts and history behind the art of glass work in great detail. By the end of the weekend, I felt I learned enough to begin making my own stained glass at home (after purchasing materials of course). The classes are intimate with only a few students, so personalized attention is given throughout the course. Creative freedom is encouraged, and under Jude's guidance and instruction we all walked away with a stunning stained glass panel to display at home. Very much looking forward to attending her more advanced courses later in the year!"

Norman Kelsall reviewed: Clock making day

"Great Course, great result at the end of a cracking day, Help and guidance from Ted, as and when needed to progress through the day and finish up with a very nice clock. Who would have thought that after seening a jumble of wood at the beginning. A day well spent with Ted. Keep up the good work."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Norman you were a true gentleman and always welcome on my courses. I think the colour of your clock was fantastic and I'm sure it will look nice by the fireplace for many years to come. Kind regards Ted Ps. Keep a look out for any new courses in the near future mate."

Trevor reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Heard about this fantastic course through a friend and it certainly exceeded expectations. Lovely setting, incredibly relaxing environment. After a some practice with the tools on a piece of scrap stone, and some pointers from Sebastian on how achievable my design was in the time, i choose my stone and began to carve. Sebastian is as involved as you want him to be, he gives great un-patronising advice on how best to complete what you would like to do within your abilities. Everyone went home with a unique sculpture made by them. Definitely booking again. My piece even got house room when I got home !!!!"

Ros and Paul reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Really enjoyable day. Excellent preparation and the pace meant we had a beautiful finished basket at the end. Jon and Becky were great tutors and very helpful. Great lunch and lovely cake made by Becky. I would thoroughly recommend."

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Hi Ros and Paul That is great to hear, we are so glad you enjoyed the course. Thank you Jon and Becky"

Shona reviewed: Karma or Layered Sterling Silver Necklace Course (Merseyside)

"I bought this as a gift for my mums birthday and attended the day with her. We both really enjoyed making our necklaces and wore them home. We were both amazed that we were able to achieve a nice looking necklace, that we will enjoy wearing for a long time to come. A very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon."

Margaret Phizacklea reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I had a wonderful two days Jo was so helpful and I was able to make something far beyond expectation - will be going again"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Margaret ;-) Your owl was just gorgeous - and finishing it in rust will mean the colour keeps changing as weather affects the iron particles. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2022! Jo x"

Gracey reviewed: Silversmithing Taster Day (Merseyside)

"I attended the day with my Nan who I bought the experience day for. My Nan and I thoroughly enjoyed our day and made a beautiful set of rings. We are hoping to attend another course soon."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review Gracey, I’m glad you and your Nan enjoyed the course."

Jenny Parsons reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"An excellent day of superb tuition from Matt. He quickly put us all at our ease and introduced us to the processes we would be using in our projects. He recognised some problems with my design and adapted it for me, suggesting that I might like to include some some painted glass. This was an interesting process which I thoroughly enjoyed. The time flew by and I managed to produce a small piece of stained glass with Matt’s patient and intuitive help but I still have a lot to learn!"

Ryan reviewed: Enameling - Jewellery Making Class (Merseyside)

"Great course, I learnt a lot of techniques I can use within my own jewellery making. I just now need to order a kit. Thank you Carol for a fun afternoon."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review, I’m glad you enjoyed the course. Good luc’ with your jewellery making.."

Chris Mann reviewed: One day silver clay course at Gallery in Heswall, Wirral

"I would recommend this course wholeheartedly! Georgina was delightful, patient and encouraging. She taught us well and provided absolutely everything! I was thrilled with the pieces I made - as was my daughter! - and Georgina's finishing touches - presentation box and bag - made them look great. Lovely day, great value. Many thanks."

Steph reviewed: Jewellery making with Precious Metal Silver Clay - Full Day Workshop

"A Truely fantastic day. Made to feel very welcome. All materials provided, guidance given and full support given all day. Able to take our products home at the end of the day. Lots of lovely coffee and a super lunch. Would highly recommend"

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Steph. The jewellery you made on the workshop was gorgeous - well done! We're glad you enjoyed the day. Regards Charlotte"

Frances reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Had a fun morning making some lovely scented candles to take home. Anne was happy to answer all our questions and share her knowledge. Will definitely be making more now i have the confidence and would recommend the lesson to any beginners."