Latest reviews

Rob Herbert reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"We decided to take a pottery class as a last minute thought… Came across Richards Facebook page and thought we would give it a try. From the first point of contact to leaving after our session I have to say it was nothing other than truly superb. Richard is amazing and incredibly patient. We only opted for the half day session which in reality, if we had time, I would definitely go for the full day. We highly recommend Richard and will definitely be back. Thanks again Richard, you really made our day."

Potterydayz responded:

"Lovely to meet you both, delighted you enjoyed the morning. than you very much for the generous review. See you again I hope."

Liz reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"A really enjoyable workshop - highly recommended. Nadine explains how to work with glass clearly and has a relaxed, very friendly manner. While there are many examples that could be used as templates for your own work, Nadine encourages everyone to experiment and develop their own ideas for colour and design, and is always on hand to offer advice and help on how to realise these objectives, moving easily between all of the participants in the workshop individually. It was really interesting seeing how differently each person used the various kinds of glass available, and the very different designs that we all produced. I was very happy indeed with the coasters that I created that morning."

Nadine Mahoney responded:

"Hi Liz, Thank you for taking the time to review the workshop. With all the Covid cancellations I am so happy I got to finally run the session for you! Glad you enjoy the coasters."

annabel reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"What a lovely day at the barn. Very well organised with hands on (socially distanced of course) instruction , encouragement and advice. The structure was well planned and we were supplied with everything we needed. I forgot my acrylic paint and was able to use theirs which was helpful. We all went away at the end of the day with a huge amount of prints that we had created."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Annabel, Lovely to meet and work with you and hope that you can continue developing your printmaking skills. We really appreciate you taking the time to review your day and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best wishes Alison & Liz"

Isobel Houston reviewed: One day silver clay course at Gallery in Heswall, Wirral

"A really wondeful day out and a great gift for my mum. We made several gorgeous pieces of silver jewelry and had such a wonderful time doing it. Georgina, who runs the course, was so kind and a great teacher. I would highly recommend this course if you or someone you know enjoys crafting."

Perfectcharm responded:

"Thank you It was lovely to have you both along and you made some beautiful pieces, well done"

Ekaterina Chetkova reviewed: 'Make a silver ring' jewellery taster workshop - Somerset

"I liked the workshop very much. It was my second silversmithing course in Somerset and I must say that Mr Vere is an excellent teacher. I liked not only showing the techniques, but giving some tips and also explaining how this or that process works. Don't know if it works, but we were wearing the masks during the whole workshop and were using hand gel. Very positive atmosphere. Thank you."

Roderick Vere responded:

"Thanks for such a lovely Ekaterina - so pleased you enjoyed yourself and that you learned some new tips and tricks! Stay in touch and look forward to seeing more creations on your jewellery making journey. Best wishes, Rod"

Sophie reviewed: Silver ring making, Newcastle upon Tyne (am)

"Me and my friends did the ring making class with Emine and had the best day! Emine was lovely, we had a really fun day and left with beautiful rings! I look forward to doing more of Emine’s workshops!"

Silverkupe Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much taking time to write review Sophie. It was lovely to have you guys in the studio. I am so glad you liked the workshop and enjoyed yourselves. Best Wishes Emine."

Mark reviewed: Axe making course

"Excellent course, With Andys' brilliant tuition I am not sure you can fail. Each step clearly explained and demonstrated. Ended up with a really good axe, not perfect, but I am a beginner."

Petrea reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"A wonderful day! Rachel is a patient and gifted teacher. And the beautiful artwork she herself produces is truly inspiring. She warned me that working with glass was addictive. She’s not wrong - clearing myself a work space in the garage right now."

Rosemary reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"What a lovely day - nice to be away from the madness of the work environment, in such a calm place - doing something for myself, thank you Rachel - it was so therapeutic! Rachel, you even managed to find something artistic within me and I left feeling proud of my creation."

Lynda reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"Had a fantastic afternoon making a garden panel which I love . The course was very relaxed and well paced .Rachel guides you in your colour choices if required. Would definitely recommend this course."

Wendy Osorio reviewed: Birds on a Wire: Create tiny wire sculptures (Art in the Barn)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day - Liz’s demonstrations and teaching were great and the one to one help made all the difference in trying to achieve each of the three projects. The barn itself is a lovely space to be in with a very friendly atmosphere and Alison’s coffee was delicious and generous! I will look forward to the next workshop! Thank you both."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Wendy, Lovely to meet and work with you and thank you for taking the time to review your day. We’re very happy that enjoyed your workshop and hope you will create many more lovely wire pieces. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Alison & Liz"

Mary Rowland reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"The gradual build up of the layers in preparation for a final picture, helped me to understand the processes and see the possibilities. A real learning experience with such enjoyment. Thanks for a delightful day. I would strongly recommend doing this course."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Mary, Lovely to work with you again and so pleased that you found your day helping to reinforce your knowledge and understanding. Thank you for recommending this workshop. Best wishes Alison"

Mary Rowland reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"A totally wonderful day! Excellent and kind tuition, with endless patience. Good advice and suggestions without saying "do it this way." Lovely setting as well and as soon as you arrive you can't help but feel a sense of well being. Thank you so much."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Mary, We are sat with very large smiles on our faces. Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Alison & Liz"

Michelle Whitcombe reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I had a fabulous day on Amanda's pea frame and hurdle workshop. Amanda is an amazing tutor and very calm and patient. We all waited to catch up before moving to the next stage. Usk castle chase was a fab venue, very peaceful. I am definitely booking my next workshop with Amanda, and her daughter's chocolate cake was delicious too."

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

"Really enjoyed the day. Learnt about glass cutting, grinding and soldering. Came away with a fun piece that could be recognised as a Bee. Fabulous tutor. Will be humming for sometime. Hapbee"

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Tina, look forward to seeing you soon x"

Demy reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"Great class! Purnima is a lovely person and great teacher, very patient and explains everything thoroughly. Highly recommended!"

Chloe H reviewed: Diploma in Natural Soap Making

"The course was brilliant! I have gained a lot of knowledge from this course. It's very informative and I can't wait to get formulating!"

Oenone Hammersley reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"The gel printing workshop was great fun and very intensive. We learned how to print and mask print also how to make stencils. It was all very interesting and useful for me. Liz and Alison are very friendly and helpful. They make sure that everyone is happy and has when they need. They guide you if it’s needed and serve hot drinks and chocolate biscuits to keep you going. What more could you want!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Oenone, Lovely to see you again, really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and your day. We hope it helps develop your painting ideas ; you produced some lovely work. Best wishes Alison and Liz"

Caylee reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"Loved it - really interesting day, in a beautiful location with yummy cake :)"

Annette Spurrell reviewed: Embroidery for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Rosemary explains each stitch in detail and ensured that I could do each one before moving on to the next. Her passion for the craft and her expertise is inspiring. I learned a new skill that I would now like to continue and improve upon. Thank you so much."

Heritage Embroidery responded:

"Thank you Annette for such a splendid review I’m so glad you enjoyed your day. I really enjoyed your company and hope to see you again soon. Rosemary"

Mandy Phillips-James reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"Really enjoyed my day of learning a new skill, it was taught at a good pace and lots of opportunities to ask questions and seek advice . The venue was so lovely to work in and I felt very safe with the Covid guidelines in place . I came away feeling I had achieved something beautiful and the time flew by. Excellent day."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Mandy, Lovely to work with you. Really pleased that you enjoyed your day with us. Hope this is the start of something new for you. Very best wishes Alison"

Linda Bromyard reviewed: ASHA - a Powertex mixed media canvas

"This was my first attempt at stone/clay powertex, but the videos and written instructions were easy to follow, and I am really pleased with the result! There were a few techniques that I hadn’t done before, still need a little practice, but it’s all in the fun! Asha is going up on the wall in the lounge, at husbands request! That is high praise indeed!"

Do Creative Workshops responded:

"Wow. Well done that looks amazing."

Tom Dixon reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our day with Amanda making willow pea frames and hurdles. The instruction was clear and easy to follow. With the small group size meant that Amanda was always available to help out or to answer questions. Nice tea and biscuits to keep us warm and motivated on a fairly wet day, thankfully we were all under shelter in Amanda's teaching area. I would recommend and would be keen to book another day with Amanda to learn more about willow weaving."

Ellie Pyke reviewed: 5 Day Professional Furniture Refinishing Workshop - Traditional & Contemporary

"My partner Rhys and I run a small business selling vintage and antique furniture. We both attended the week long course and we were blown away by the amount we learned during our time with Ollie. We're now more than confident that we can tackle anything that comes our way and this will help our business tremendously. Ollie is a fantastic teacher, explains everything with great care and patience and is very easy to get on with. Thank you so much Ollie! Ellie Pyke Pyke & Co Vintage"

Andrea reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I booked my entire family on this course and they made fabulous pea frames and garden hurdles. Sadly on the day, I was suddenly unwell and unable to attend. Amanda has been extraordinarily generous in letting me attend another course despite the last minute cancellation. My family all enjoyed it immensely and recommend it unreservedly."