Latest reviews

Rhian reviewed: Candle Making Course with Belisama Candles (A Peta approved brand )

"Sharon's courses are great. Very relaxed and friendly. Sharon is very easy going and also and expert in her field. I highly recommend the course it fun informal and highly satisfying when you take your finished products home. Best Candles around."

Belisama Candles responded:

"Hey Rhian Lovely review, many thanks, so glad you enjoyed, great student ?"

Sarah-Jayne reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Bristol with Joanna Williams, Fire Iron Art

"I recieved the blacksmith day as a birthday gift and I somewhat apprehensive on arrival. Turns out my worries were totaly unfounded. Not only did I find Joanna to be a phenomenally skilled blacksmith but she is also a talented and gifted teacher. Her methodical, patient approach led to me leaving with items I made that I can be truly proud of (rather than hidding in a drawer!). I learnt so much in just one day. I would highly recomend the course, not only did I get to try out a number of techniques but I also came away really understanding and appriciating the skills of someone gifted in their craft. Thanks Joanna."

Gaye Easton reviewed: Rag Rug Workshops - Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"Really comprehensive workshop with clear instructions throughout. I received a beginners pack in the post with all the tools and a selection of fabrics included ahead of the booked date, an email with the instructions for how to download the app and join in the workshop and all the help necessary to make the technical side as easy as possible. I had no idea old clothes/fabrics could be so useful or so exciting, totally inspired to get cracking. Thank you Elspeth. ?"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thanks Gaye, we can't wait to see what you create, keep in touch. Happy Rag Rugging, Elspeth"

Sue Seear reviewed: Online Class - Beginner Rag Rug Techniques - Including Tools worth £26

"I really enjoyed this course. Zoom went perfectly and I had received everything I needed to start in the post beforehand. Elspeth was confident, friendly and easy to follow. These are not courses provided just for the lock-down! It's easy to see that Elspeth has been holding in person workshops for a while. I now have the confidence to have a go on my own, and Ragged Life has online tutorials newsletters and advice if we need it. Also they sell the tools and fabrics. Give it a go!"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thanks Sue, it was a pleasure to teach you, I'm so glad you found the class enjoyable. Keep in touch and show us your Rag Rug creations. Happy Rag Rugging, Elspeth"

Diane reviewed: Paint a Springtime scene in Acrylics

"Absolutely fantastic. I have watched all the lessons and took notes to self. Will watch again and start painting soon."

Gillian Paterson reviewed: Online Class - How to Design a Rag Rug

"Elspeth is a very enthusiastic teacher, she obviously loves her subject. She has a lot of knowledge of the subject which she inparts in a very clear and informative way. She had lots if hints and tips to pass on based on her experiences of rag rugging. I found the whole session hugely enjoyable and finished full of enthusiasm wanting to get started on my own project as soon as possible. I felt I gained a lot of useful information which I can put to use in my own projects. Highly recommended."

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Hi Gillian, It was such a pleasure teaching you. I'm so so glad that you found the session useful and I can't wait to see your creations. Keep up the good work! Happy rag rugging, Elspeth x"

Lynn reviewed: Branch Weaving

"We loved doing this! My kids are 10, 8 and 4 and it’s great how you can adapt the difficulty according to their abilities. My disabled daughter loved choosing colours and weaving in grasses and yarn too. We displayed the finished branches together as a « weaving tree » on the wall and were really delighted with how it worked out. Highly recommend !"

Elka responded:

"Hi Lynn, thank you so much for the lovely review, i'm so glad you've enjoyed it! I'm just about to put a few more up on here. Very best wishes, Ellie"

Suzy K reviewed: Everlasting, never fading beautiful acrylic resin flowers to make at home.

"I bought an acrylic flower-making kit as a gift. Abigail and team went the extra mile with special wrapping and personalised contents. It was a wonderful gift. Highly recommended."

Inion responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Suzy, and I am glad that the flower making kit was so well received. We are making new kits all the time so it was so good to know that they are liked."

Suki Baynton reviewed: Leather earring making kit, jewellery making

"I was so excited to receive my earring kit and I wasn't disappointed. It comes neatly packaged, with clear and simple instructions, templates and a gorgeous selection of coloured leather. I have already made one pair and I will be ordering some more jump hoops as I have plenty of leather left to make more. I thoroughly recommend this kit, it is excellent value and was great fun to complete! Thanks Rosanna! Suki"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Hi Suki, Thanks for the glowing review! So glad you enjoyed using the kit! Would love to see some pictures of what you have made if possible? Thanks Rosanna"

Layla reviewed: Spoon carving course - from log to spoon with Jeffrey Hart

"I'll never look at a spoon in the same way again. Jeffrey's workshop was my first attempt at making anything out of wood other than a fire. We started with a spoon-blank and were coached through the different types of cut, Jeffrey's steady instruction and individual attention kept us safe, and improved my clumsy technique. In the afternoon we learned how to axe our own blank from the log itself and then had a whole new spoon to create. The instructions were clear, the banter fun and both coffee and biscuits were plentiful. More than that I came away with brand new skill - I love carving spoons! Warning: this activity is addictive."

Deborah Watson reviewed: Silver Fidget Ring Workshop

"Helen made sure we had all the information we needed before getting to the studio so that everything ran super smoothly right from the start. Such a relaxed feel to the class, everyone was able to choose their own style and variations to their rings with expert guidance from Helen with any questions. Helen clearly knows her stuff but teaches in a very natural and calm way. A very enjoyable day and can't wait to come back to make more beautiful jewellery."

Giuseppina Santoro reviewed: Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom

"Immediate response and help"

niloufar reviewed: Creative writing classes, live online.

"I really enjoy Deana's classes. She manages to distil a lot of really useful information and tips, into clear nuggets of advice, in a short space of time. As well as being fun, I find the classes give me lots of food for thought that I can put into practice in my writing. Thank you Deana!"

Deana Luchia responded:

"Thank you so much. Glad you're enjoying the sessions."

Teresa |Hughes reviewed: Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

"I always love coming to your sessions, they are fun, relaxed, you pick up all those little tips and increase confidence.......it's always great to meet and get to know the others' who are attending too......oh and home baked goodies.....and another thing just having head space for me!"

Audrey Smillie reviewed: 4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

"I had a wonderful time last weekend, you always have a good crowd and it makes such a nice change for me, I forget how much I enjoy it."

Sarah reviewed: 7 Week Silversmithing Jewellery Making Course Level 1 (Evening Courses - Merseyside)

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I have learnt so much thanks to Carol. She is a fantastic teacher who is very generous with her knowledge and skills. I now know what kit I need to take on a small project and have had a good introduction to some of the different techniques. I can’t wait to come back and do another class as I am already missing it!"

La Jade responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely review :) it was an absolute pleasure to meet you on the course and I am happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel that you feel confident to now take on small projects. Hope to see you again soon, Kindest regards always Carol x"

Richard Stradling reviewed: Beginners woodturning course

"I completed the intermediate woodworking course with Ciarán in 2017, where we made the glass-topped coffee table in ash over ten evenings (now changed to 6 days over 2 weekends). This was a great success and the end result has been much admired at home. After using some of the experience gained to make some garden furniture, I then decided to make another table for my brother-in-law's 60th birthday. I did speak to Ciarán about some ideas and decided to go with turned legs for this hall table. Thus I enrolled on the woodturning course in 2019 and was able to find a cancellation at relatively short notice. Following this, I turned a set of four, relatively identical, 60cm long legs, which polished up beautifully. Expectations are now high and my workshop is becoming crammed with the available equipment. I would love to do another course, both for the knowledge gained and the enjoyment. Ciarán has taken me a long way in relatively few hours, and every minute has been enjoyable. During the day, he shares the projects that he himself is working on - some incredible pieces."

Keith Faifbairn reviewed: Pewter Casting - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"Now 75 I had never made jewellery before. I moulded, heated, cut and polished some pewter and then I engraved it with initials and a logo and it now adorns my keyring. Rachel was a brilliant teacher and very enthusiastic and patient. I shall certainly join a group again when I make another visit."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank Keith. And well done. Look forward to seeing you again soon."

bill barton reviewed: Woodworking - Beginner/Basics - two days

"Great fun as well as being informative. In a way the informal part of the course was as important as the fact that we ended up with a lovely,functional object Steve was clear with his instructions and did not overwhelm with unnecessary details. Thank you very much."

Dovetail Woodworking responded:

"Hi Bill, thanks for your comments; so pleased you enjoyed the course. Steve"

Daniel Fox reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Had a really great day with Steve, from start to finish made me feel very welcome, was a great experience learning the basic process of forging a knife, was very clear on each instruction and at the end made a knife to be proud of. Once again thanks for a great day, Steve!!"

Sue Krekorian reviewed: 10 week silver jewellery course

"I am one of Lucy's longer-term students. Learning to work with metals and to create unique, handcrafted jewellery was an ambition I had long held, and Lucy has patiently helped me to realise that dream. I was excited by my first class and I continue to be enthused, inspired and challenged by her classes. She helps students develop our skills and stretch our expectations of our work, whilst keeping us grounded and practicing past learning alongside the new. The studio is a lovely place to be and I have some beautiful pieces of jewellery to show for my work and Lucy's guidance. My interest in buying jewellery is much reduced now I have the capability to make my own, but I appreciate the cost because I have a much clearer idea of the work and time involved in the manufacture."

Jenny Wilson reviewed: Everlasting, never fading beautiful acrylic resin flowers to make at home.

"What a fantastic 4 hours! Everything needed was provided and we made some beautiful flowers with excellent tuition from Abby and Melody. Refreshments were tasty and althogether it was a most enjoyable day. I bought one of the kits and have ordered more resin etc since as I really love making these flowers. Thank you for a great day!"

Inion responded:

"Thank you Jenny, we are so glad you enjoyed it, and we are really pleased to carry on supplying you. Please send us some pictures for us to share on our website."

Helen D reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I am so glad I found Annette, having attended a few courses now with her, she has been a pleasure, the day is very relaxed but very informative, Annette is very patient and takes you thru everything step by step, She is very knowledgeable & passionate about all the mediums, I cant wait to see her very soon for another course with lots of idea's"

Annette Smyth responded:

"Hi Helen Thank you for your kind review. Looking forward to our next workshop. Take care. Ax"

Sarah Kehaya reviewed: Making Fragrant Felted Soaps at Home- Free Online Felting Tutorial

"Just spent a couple of lovely afternoons making felted soaps guided by Judi's excellent and clear instructions! Really hepful photos to support the instructions. Despite not having done this before, I was very pleased with what I made and would recommend "having a play"! Helpfully, Judi was able to supply materials which came quickly and helpfully bagged up to keep them safe."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Dear Sarah Thank you for your lovely review and the delightfully felted soaps you produced. You really do have an artistic streak! I'm so disappointed not to have met you in person, but hope that one day, I'll have that pleasure. Until then, stay safe and well, and enjoy your close family. Very best wishes and warmest thanks. Judi x"

Claire reviewed: Beginners guide to container candle making

"I bought Kerry’s online Soy Wax Candle and Wax Melt Course. It’s amazing! So well laid out and easy to follow. Kerry has a very relaxed tone which makes for a very therapeutic course. Perfect for anyone just starting out. I’ve ordered all of my bits and bobs and can’t wait to get started!x"