Latest reviews

Rachel Evans reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"Melissa’s workshop was my first go at enamelling and she facilitated a warm, relaxing environment where I felt supported along every step of the process. She is knowledgable, approachable and passionate about her craft. And kept her cool when my piece got stuck in the kiln! ? Thank you Melissa!"

Liz reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Best course I have even been on. Price is extremely reasonable, small group allows for lots of help from Dina and her mum. The studio is lovely, light and spacious. We were very happy with our canvasses and it is a project you could carry on at home."

John Devries reviewed: Drawing classes. Bringing drama and life with charcoal- all levels welcome!

"Charcoal drawing may not be as appealing as other media such as watercolour but I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Sarah is convinced that she can teach anyone to draw and judging by our class's results she appears to be correct. Everybody went away with an image worthy of framing. Sarah is a very patient and capable teacher and I would thoroughly recommend the course."

Sarah Stokes responded:

"Thank you John! The pieces that you have produced have been fabulous and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the course. See you on Tuesday! ?"

Abi Chantrey reviewed: 1 day Leather craft course beg/int

"Had such a great Sunday with a very welcoming and funny man! I've never done leather crafting before, but it was so fun, creative and really got your mind focusing! I loved the colours, the workshop had so much character! Slim, the teacher was friendly, easy to talk too and intelligent! Me and my other half will definitely return! Loved it so much and I'm so proud of my result of a coin pouch! ? 10/10!"

Sue Field reviewed: Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

"An excellent course when I learnt a lot but didn't feel overwhelmed with information. A good balance between the amount of verbal tutoring and time for practical application. A comfortable, friendly approach and some excellent exemplars together with pen, ink and practice sheets to take home. It was a lovely bonus to have lunch included which allowed time to look at the books and examples Sunita had provided."

Bradley Levin reviewed: 1 day Leather craft course beg/int

"Just got back from a brilliant day with Slim. Excellent teacher, great guy, fantastic product at the end!"

Diane Whiteley reviewed: Hand sewn mohair teddy bear making course in Cumbria

"Fantastic watching the magic as your bear appears. Lyn is so patient and helpful. She is definitely the bear lady. Wished we lived nearer so we could join Bear Club. Thanks again for our lovely bears xx"

Boo Bears Cumbria responded:

"Thank you Diane, always welcome if up this way to bear club, see you in Nov to make your Robin bauble. Lyn"

Tracey reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Really enjoyed the course with Hanna. I learnt a lot from her. Hanna is very good at what she does and makes you feel very at ease. I would definitely recommend this course. I already plan to do another course with Hanna."

Tread Softly responded:

"Hi Tracey, thanks for the lovely review ? would love to see you again. Hope it’s encouraged you to do lots more upcycling in the future ?"

Leanne Bowness reviewed: Jewellery from reclaimed copper

"I loved the copper jewellery workshop. It was excellent value for money and really good fun. Lesley is extremely knowledgeable and very patient. She has great facilities and resources. She also demonstrated and explained each step so well, repeating them when we needed it. The pieces we all produced (there were 4 of us in this workshop) looked really professional. I can't wait to do another class. Highly recommend."

Jenny reviewed: 1to1 airbrushing for beginners

"I booked on this day workshop after receiving a airbrush kit for Xmas. I wanted to learn how to use my own airbrush and Jamie was great at showing me how to use and clean my kit, plus loads of other little titbits of information to get me started. I really enjoyed my day, it was very informative and good fun. Thank you Jamie."

Jan Baxter reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"Had a lovely day once again with Rose, this time making cherry blossom. Thank you Rose for all the preparation you put into making our day special (not to mention the tea and biscuits,) thank you also for your patience and helping us to take home lovely cherry blossom displays. Hope to join you again."

Made with Rose responded:

"Thank you Jan. I really enjoyed making cherry blossoms with you. You now have gorgeous blossoms that will last forever."

Sharon reviewed: Beginners Glass Fusing 6 Week Course

"Really enjoying this course. Something I haven't tried before and would like to continue. Sarah explains and demonstrates everything very well and helps us all to achieve more than we expect to."

Susie Dench reviewed: One-to-One Private workshop

"Attended the mobiles and bunting workshop. A full day with great tuition and a beautiful piece of craft to take home! Gigha provides a wonderful learning environment with clear instruction and support, to bring out your creative side! ??"

Christine McGonigal reviewed: Making a mosaic with slate

"Great workshop and loads of materials to get creative with! And so nice to have something to take home. Very enjoyable and thoroughly recommend."

Dorothy Wrigley reviewed: Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

"After attending Sunita’s Excellent Modern Calligraphy course some months ago I decided to give Traditional Calligraphy a try yesterday. I was not disappointed. Sunita is an excellent tutor starting the day by allowing us to introduce ourselves and explore what we wanted to get out of the day. The day continued with tutorials interspersed with practice sessions during which Sunita moved amongst us helping and advising. We were all engrossed and the time just flew by. Thank you so much. I had a great day"

Kay reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a lovely way to spend the morning You were so informative I want to get started candle making , yes you fired me with enthusiasm ! Thank you. Definitely recommend this class lots of fun too . Kay"

Jan John reviewed: Tree Stump Planter Workshop - Sculpture Workshop Using Pal Tiya Premium

"We had a brilliant day with Bob and Joe, they made us feel very welcome and made our tree planter creations so much better with all their knowledge and advice. The workshop was great to work in with a constant window of activity outside with the bird feeders. A must if you would like to have a go with Pal Tiya a clay like medium with clever hardening properties. I will be booking to have another go. Thank you"

Gill reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"I've just had a lovely morning with Kerrylyn at her candle making workshop. She puts everyone at ease so there was a very relaxed atmosphere. Great range of fragrances and goodies to choose from. Delicious refreshments too. Would definitely attend future courses. Thank you, Kerrylyn."

Lynne Norris reviewed: One day beginners mosaic workshop

"I had a lovely day at the one day workshop. Judy is a great instructor and and welcomed us into her home and workshop. Have to mention the delicious homemade fruitcake and tea. Everyone went home with impressive mosaics and everyone different and personal. Loved my day and would go again."

Lea reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"Melissa provided a welcoming and very engaging environment for us to explore enamelling. I felt very supported to experiment with the materials while still keeping everything safe and hassle free. She provided all the materials and set the room up so that we could easily follow the directions. The general atmosphere was so great and I really enjoyed chatting to everyone there."

Jen Mason reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"I thoroughly enjoyed my taster session with Melissa! She provided all the materials and had samples out to demonstrate how to enamel. She took us through each stage step by step and gave us great tips along the way. Having had no previous experience of enamelling whatsoever, I came away feeling inspired and knowledgeable about the process! Would highly recommend! ?"

Hannah reviewed: 1 Day Fused Glass for beginners workshop at The Silver Zebra studio Cheshire - Est 2004

"Myself and my friend took the one day introduction to fused glass workshop and it was brilliant! Considering we both were complete beginners and had no idea how much work goes into using glass as a medium, Deborah was very patient with us and very helpful in guiding us to what we hoped to achieve. Deborah is lovely and really knows her stuff. Lunch provided was also exceedingly delicious. I'm a little sad that I only managed to take the one day course as I enjoyed it so much so, that it would have been nice to be creative for a couple more days! I can't wait to see the final version of what me and the other group members have created."

Pippa Clegg reviewed: Weaving: the journey begins

"My daughter and I had a lovely day with Ashleigh learning how to weave on a four shaft table loom and a heddle loom. Ashleigh patiently took us through the basics and advised on colour combinations and then we were off! We had a great day exploring different patterns and colour combinations with Ashleigh keeping an unobtrusive eye on us, ready to intervene if things were getting tricky but otherwise allowing us to try things out. We had a lunch break at the Cateran Cafe (part of the cost of the day) and then back for more experiments. Ashleigh is an excellent tutor and we both came away with pieces of work we felt proud of and delighted with."

Marcia Dalton reviewed: Lino cutting course - Laura Andrew Art Studio, Lincoln - Linocut lino printing

"I had a lovely day on Laura's lino printing workshop. With her guidence and expertise achieved something I had wanted to try for along time."

Tina Anderson reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A fantastic experience and the perfect gift for my mother-in-law's birthday, when the two of us joined Joss for a morning of mosaic making as complete beginners. Joss is a careful and patient teacher, has a wonderful eye for design and a great range of resources to dip into. She is flexible whether you come with no ideas, or have a clear idea of colour an design that can be adapted to the time and materials available; whether you want your design to be symmetrical or asymmetrical - it's all absolutely fine because the piece of work you produce is unique and yours alone. Highly, highly recommended."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Hi Tina, what a lovely review: thank you! I was very impressed by the variety of mosaics created in only a few hours. It really is a medium that is flexible for everyone. Can’t wait to see yours finished with the little shells added: it will complement your bathroom very well. Joss"