Latest reviews

Rachel Chegwin reviewed: All about honey - tasting and cheese pairing

"This was a birthday present to me from our daughter and we found it a very pleasant and unusual experience. As it turned out, we knew very little about honey or bees and we learned a lot. The kit was very well presented and was a pleasure to use. We had no idea that there are so many different flavours and tastes and we enjoyed sampling some of them. The cheese was a contrast and a completely different tasting experience which just seemed to round off the evening nicely. The time seemed to fly by and we were amazed to discover that two and a half hours had passed so quickly. Many thanks. Rachel and Robert"

Julie reviewed: Bug box, family home pottery kit, DIY craft at home, takeaway clay fun

"Everything needed to make to make the bugs arrived neatly packaged through the post. Instructions were very clear and both my girls (10 and 12) spent a couple of hours carefully crafting without any adult help. Generous amounts of clay for bugs plus accessories. Fantastic activity. Highly recommend ?"

Mrs Jennifer Groom reviewed: Live Online Class - Beginner Rag Rug Techniques - Including Tools worth £30

"A wonderful session, I learnt a great deal and have the confidence to move into projects. Elspeth is an excellent tutor, giving excellent feedback throughout the 2 hours. Many thanks"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thanks Jennifer, I'm so glad you feel confident to strive forward - make sure you share your makes with us :-) All the best Elspeth"

Martin Foulkes reviewed: 3 Day Resin Worktop Course (Custom Worktops)

"Norm was great and I started learning as soon as I got there. When it became clear that I wanted to focus more on one element than he had planned he was more than happy to adapt the course and really helped me hone skills on a number of pieces. I left with not only some great pieces to display in the home but also a great contact to ask for advice and potentially collaborate with in the future. I think if you share a passion for the materials, particularly the wood, then Norm is an expert with a natural teaching talent and a wealth of knowledge. He also has great stories to keep the days interesting!! Will definitely book again once I’ve put these resin skills into practice."

Reson-8 responded:

"Many Thanks Martin, very much appreciated and glad that you enjoyed the course. Was a pleasure to work with you and my door is always open to collaboration. Again, Many Thanks"

Jennifer reviewed: Pastel Landscapes for Beginners

"I've completed the beginners and improvers courses with Annabel and have thoroughly enjoyed them both. It suited me so well to be able to learn at my own pace and to be able to go back over things as many times as I needed to. It was always very exciting waiting for Annabel's response once work had been submitted. All her instructions, advice and hints & tips were very welcome and I have a much greater understanding of how to design and construct a painting. Annabel always gave a very positive response unlike others I have done courses with. She was so encouraging and suggested how to improve rather than where I'd gone wrong."

Pastel Tuition by Annabel Greenhalgh responded:

"Thank you so much Jennifer for this truly lovely review. I do my best to help students to succeed and to encourage rather than criticise and I am so glad to hear that I achieved that result. I realise that when a student sends work to me for assessment, they probably feel vulnerable and that is why I try to reply as soon as possible with useful and positive comments. Thank you so much, your words are very much appreciated. Xx"

Tina Garlick reviewed: Mosaic Craft Kit - Unicorn

"I bought the unicorn kit for my grand daughter who's mad about unicorns at the moment. Very easy to assemble as no cutting of tiles, I'm sure she will absolutely love it! The finished article looks very attractive would definitely recommend this kit."

Montet Designs responded:

"Hi Tina Many thanks for your lovely feedback! I'm really pleased your happy with your kit and I hope that your granddaughter has lots of fun creating her very own unicorn ?"

Kitty reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze clay sleeping cat - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"A mixed group of 9 family and friends got together virtually to make our hare and sleeping cat sculptures. The kits were fantastic, containing everything we needed. The instructions were extremely well written and the extra resource of the training video meant that everyone knew what to do. We all produced unique and pleasing sculptures, even the least experienced among us! We are delighted with the whole experience. Thank you Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you and your family and friends for such a lovely review Kitty ;-) And also for the awesome photos! I never thought someone would make a hare standing on his hind legs from the clay kit!! 'Virtual' sculpting parties are such fun. Jo x"

Andy reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"What a brilliant day, perfect for anyone with an interest or curiousity in smithing or forging. Excellent tutor and informative from start to end"

Dee reviewed: Needle felt a toadstool - online workshop with full kit provided

"My daughter and I did this course via zoom, it was really well thought out, a real pleasure and we both thoroughly enjoyed it ."

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Dee. It was lovely seeing you both and I’m so pleased you enjoyed it ☺️"

Debbie reviewed: Needle Felt a Bumblebee

"I was given an online class as a birthday present and joined the class with some of my friends (a lovely way to catch up with people at the moment!). The materials arrived well in advance and a very generous amount of materials were included. The class itself was easy to follow and Gwen was great at checking in on everyone's progress throughout the session (and happy to repeat steps as we all worked at different speeds). This was my first online craft course and I really enjoyed it - the afternoon went by very fast!"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"It was lovely meeting you Debbbie, and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Best of wishes, Gwen"

David Allen reviewed: All about honey - tasting and cheese pairing

"This proved to be a very enjoyable and informative event. Agnes is very knowledgeable about her subject and delivered it in a very friendly and relaxed way. The pack that we received in the post was well thought out containing 5 different types of honey, 2 large packs of cheese and a packet of biscuits, not to mention all of the other items that we needed for the event. If you are interested in Bees, Good food and good company this is for you."

Becca Asquith reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"I loved this sleeping cat kit. The kit was really well thought out, everything you need is included which made it super simple to get started. The accompanying youtube tutorial is very clear & really well paced, you can just let it run as you do your sculpture in real time -you don’t have to keep pausing and rewinding. And the results were great! I’m amazed at how well it turned out! It was loads of fun to make & really relaxing. I’m definitely going to buy some more kits from Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Becca ;-) So happy you found the process relaxing - we need that at the moment! When I check the videos I play them at double speed and can still understand what I'm saying - I did not realise I spoke so slowly! Jo x"

Sheena Carruthers reviewed: The Humming Bird - An At Home, Machine Embroidery Course with Kit

"This course in a box is such a brilliant idea. The box comes with beautiful fabric and very clear instructions. The videos are easily accessible from the website and the beauty of doing this course is you can do it at your own pace. I have learned many new skills and I am really pleased with my finished piece. I might have to make another one. Thank you Alex."

Alexandra Waylett responded:

"Thankyou so much Sheena - your finished piece is super xx"

Cathy reviewed: Bronze clay duo 'Hare' & 'Sleeping Cat' sculpting kit

"We loved this kit so much ! We have never done anything like this before and thought it would end up a bit of a mess but this kit is so carefully thought out that it really helps you every step of the way . We had great fun doing our cats together (we asked for 2 cats instead of a hare and a cat) and found it extremely relaxing . I never usually take time out to do things like this and I decided I should do it more often . We are going to try a hare and a dog next . The kits are extremely organised and the instructions so clear with a really well paced and thought out video that you can play as you are working on it . I will get some more kits for us to use but I will also get some as gifts as I think they make a really sweet and fun present ."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Cathy - really pleased you managed to find some 'zen' time doing something new. Sculpting in clay is very tactile and absorbing (and quite addictive!) Jo x"

Andrew Bennett reviewed: Learn How to Make a Hardcover Notebook

"An excellent craft course, presented by a skilled tutor with the ability to get information across to students in an easy and comfortable manner. Advance information about the course was clear and timely, and the materials sent out were of high quality. Ten out of ten."

kris reviewed: Willow heart wreath kit (12") + online course

"excellent course with good quality materials and easy to follow online video"

Joy reviewed: Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Box Crate

"Rachel went out of her way to ensure that I had the right item for my needs, colour of wood, style of text etc. Very happy with the finished product and would definitely recommend her."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. So kind. I really appreciate you taking the time. All the very best. Rach"

Jill Lauriston reviewed: Learn How to Make a Hardcover Notebook

"I agree with everything Anne said about Lena's course. Lena's teaching really was excellent and the pack of materials she sent us in advance was too, as were the notes she sent to us afterwards. I love the little book I made. It was very good value for money."

Karen Gibbs reviewed: Learn How to Make a Hardcover Notebook

"A wonderful afternoon. Very clear instructions and tutorial. Great materials to work with that were posted out in plenty of time. Good knowledge sharing. A thoroughly enjoyable craft with a wonderful end product"

Anne Hickley reviewed: Learn How to Make a Hardcover Notebook

"Lina is a terrific teacher. Zoom is not an easy medium to teach on but she made the group comfortable very quickly and her instructions were very clear and well paced. I learnt loads and I’m really happy with the notebook I made. The kit sent through the post was great too."

Nicola Drennan reviewed: Needle felt a toadstool - online workshop with full kit provided

"I really enjoyed my first foray into both felting and an online course. I’ve admired felted pictures and often wondered if I could do it as I’m hopeless at art - I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler. But Gwen’s class has converted me. Gwen was very friendly and an expert at her craft. It was also good the way Gwen noticed that some people were ready to move on and showed the next stage whilst making it clear to the others to take their time. I enjoyed the class interaction and definitely would like to do more of this. I’m hoping to sign up some friends for the bluetit course Gwen. Thank you Gwen."

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Nicola, thank you so much again for this lovely review! I’m delighted that you enjoyed it and very much looking forward to seeing you again :) Best of wishes, Gwen"

Joy reviewed: Tomte Door Stop Needle Felting Kit

"A beautifully presented kit with everything you need to complete the item."

Sofi Freijeiro-Armitage reviewed: First steps in crochet - Live online tuition with kit

"Lucy is so patient and explains things in an easy to understand way. She was happy to repeat processes until i got the hang of the stitch. I'd highly recommend trying this course if you have an interest in crocheting, she will tailor the course to your stage and speed! Thank you Lucy, a highly enjoyable 3 hours spent."

The Creators Hideaway responded:

"Aw, thanks Sofi! It was so nice to meet you and discover our mutual connection to Dorset! I’m pleased that you were able to master crocheting after previous failed attempts and thank you for being an easy-to-teach student! I hope that you can use the basics we learnt to develop your skills and perfect the stitches. Experiment and enjoy ..... get the girls onto it too ?"

Claire Swain reviewed: Fascinator making Birmingham millinery workshop

"I attended Rachel's workshop before lockdown happened, and had a wonderful day. She's so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Everything was broken down step-by-step and we learned so much. I was really surprised and happy with the fascinator I made, I love it! I can't wait to do more classes with her."

Grace Le Seelleur reviewed: Organic Skincare Workshop

"An absolutely fabulous workshop. If you are thinking about whether you should, don't hesitate! From the first moment, the friendly professionalism is evident. You will receive a pack in the post which smells divine. On the day, you follow the link to the online live session and follow every step together with Rosie and other participants. Throughout the session, during which you are guided step-by-step, Rosie adds answers to all those questions which you have wondered about over the years. My teenage daughter and I attended together and both enjoyed the morning immensely."

Organik Orangutan responded:

"Hi Natalie and Grace Thank you for your great review, it was lovely to meet you both and I'm glad you both enjoyed the workshop. I hope Grace has great success in her future skincare business. Rosie"