Latest reviews

Iona Browne reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"A lovely morning with my sisters at a felt needling workshop in Stroud. Our teacher Yvonne was very patient especially with me as I am not a natural crafter. We made different scenes in vintage teacups and are super happy with the outcomes. I think my sisters are going to take it up! Thanks very much Yvonne xx"

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Iona, thank you so much for your review. I feel that you learnt quickly, great result for a beginner. I thought your lavender field and house was very competent, well done. "

Gigha reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"My sister's and I spent a lovely morning in Stroud making a needlefelted scenes in vintage teacups. Yvonne was very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of colourful wools to choose from. Tea and delicious cake was also provided. We are all chuffed with our creations. Would definitely recommend. 😁"

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Ah, thanks Gigha, it was so lovely to meet you and your sisters. They end results were amazing such creative felting. Yvonne. "

Naomi reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"A great day in which I learned loads from a patient and highly skilled instructor, Sarah. Thrilled with the unique bag I made and can't wait to do another course with her. "

Jayne Burns reviewed: Stained glass applique workshop in New Romney, Kent

"Yolanda's courses are always really well done. Not only does she provide everything, but her knowledge and ideas are fantastic. And all topped off with lunch and afternoon tea. Really great day out."

Rosie reviewed: Evening Woodcarving Taster Workshop

"My sister and I really enjoyed our wood carving class with Clunie - it was wonderful. Clunie is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, guiding us through each step with clear instructions and recapping the steps again so we could start afresh. We're excited to use the techniques we learned to create something beautiful. Thank you, Clunie!"

Clunie Fretton responded:

"Thank you Rosie! It was great to have you both join the lesson. I was really impressed by what you made, and you were both so positive and engaged. Good luck with your future carving, and feel free to send me an email if you ever need advice."

Teddy reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Brilliant day - massively rewarding! Dave is a brilliant teacher - supportive, encouraging, patient and perfectly clear in his instructions and advice. He clearly has a lot of knowledge and experience in bladesmithing, and was able to share this with us during the day - the balance of hands on and hands off teaching was spot on, enabling us to leave with a stunning knife that I feel I created, and a true sense of achievement! Dave has clearly put a lot of effort and consideration in to designing the course, resulting in a really enjoyable and rewarding day, thanks Dave!"

Sharon & Lorraine reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"We loved this course, Paul was so patient with us, so knowledgeable as well as making us feel at ease, not once were we made to feel silly with the mistakes we had done, and Paul quickly showed us how to rectify our work. We would recommend this course with him."

Gwynneth reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I wanted to try bobbin lace for ages and decided to do this course with Tina. I was clear from the start that I was not sure it was for me but Tina was very supportive and encouraged me. I managed to make a snake bookmark to take home and was pleased with that, but, despite Tina's best efforts, I won't be carrying on with this craft. Thanks for your support and kindness Tina."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Gwynneth It was lovely to meet you on the workshop. It was a great pleasure to offer you the chance to try Bobbin lace making, and tick something off your bucket list. I am pleased you were able to complete your bookmark and had something to take away with you. The whole idea for this workshop is for students to try, then decide if they wish to carry on. For you it was not to be, so the workshop acheived that aim. It was lovely to meet you, and hope you had a brilliant time in India. Best wishes Tina "

Gilli reviewed: Sun printing workshop in Devon

"Very informative and fun course. "

Bridget Arnold responded:

" I was very pleased that we had such a perfect day for Sun Printing ! "

Mo Griffiths reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"Absolutely wonderful. Wendy is very patient, knowledgeable and inspiring. A very peaceful and relaxing time. Wendy explained all the basics and provided gentle guidance and encouragement whilst we created our masterpiece. Can't wait to see the final piece and will definitely go again. Thanks Wendy."

Mavis Farrell reviewed: Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman

"A warm welcome and a lovely day which flew over. Excellent tuition. Thank you."

Christine M reviewed: Explore your creativity in enamels- An introductory Morning of Enamelling for One ,Two or, Three People

"I spent a wonderful morning with Christine learning about every part of enamelling. Her patience was appreciated and her enthusiasm for the art was infectious. I really lost time when there! I was fully immersed in creating two lovely items that I will cherish and enjoy. I am looking forward to another workshop to build on what I learned. "

Original Kiln-fired Enamelled Jewellery responded:

"Thanks for the great review, Christine. It was lovely to see how absorbed you were by enamelling. You took to the craft very naturally. I’m really pleased that I could help you turn your ideas into the enamelled pieces you were so happy with & of course take them home to (as you put it so well) “cherish and enjoy”. I look forward to another creative session in the future."

Karen reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"I booked this for my friends birthday present. It was really interesting, memorable and very enjoyable, then we came away with a special piece of jewellery hand made by us. Thank you"

Mya Designs responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and you clearly had ideas for your designs, So glad you did the practice run with the thicker copper wire as it made working with silver easier. Sandra,. that was a great job you did with twisting the wire and using the rolling mill to get a domed effect on your hoop earrings. Great opportunity to reshape your wedding ring too! For first timers you guys smashed it! Thanks for a great review too! x"

Sharon Thomas reviewed: Complete Smartphone Photography Workshop

"I loved this workshop. Matt is a brilliant, inspiring and patient teacher. I’m one of those who gets frustrated that struggled to take the pictures I can see in my mind. Matt talked us through some key tools and approaches to help and when putting these into practice, he provided guidance, pointers and encouragement. Over the course of just one morning, I was able to see definite improvements in how I take photographs which made me very happy. The afternoon was my first attempt at editing photographs and it was so much fun! Matt explained the various options to give us some confidence and then encouraged us to play, offering opinions when useful. The range of pictures we created as a group was lovely to see. Matt answered lots of questions from us all and clearly knows his subject and really loves to share it with others. I came away with a lot of ideas and renewed energy around taking photographs and knowing how to practise the tools to create some really interesting images – lots of playtime ahead! Thanks Matt – I will definitely be back for more."

The World Of Matt Parker responded:

"Thank you, Sharon! It was great seeing how your vision developed over the day and the excellent images you created."

Pamela reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"The two-day stained glass panel course was fantastic. Laura is an excellent tutor who guided me through the process, explaining everything really well. I particularly enjoyed cutting the glass and also soldering, both of which were a first for me. And I am really happy with my piece. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Pamela... a lovely review, thank you. I hope you made it home to Scotland ok and have found a place for your beautiful work! Take care, Laura. "

Jill Curson reviewed: Glass Mosaic sun catcher

"We did the mosaic suncatcher workshop this week and it was really interesting. We were absolute beginners but still managed to leave at the end of the day with a creation we were proud of. I was grateful for Diane's support and all the equipment and resources she had for us. A lovely day and I would love to do another of her courses or even repeat that one. Thoroughly recommended."

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks Jill for your very positive review and thanks so much for choosing us. You did brilliantly and look forward to helping with your next creations x"

Hilary Porter reviewed: Powertex toadstool

"The course is a great introduction to using powertex and Jan has a lot of examples to give you inspiration. Jan is a very patient teacher who gives space for your own creativity so every piece comes out unique and personal. I would highly recommend . Thank you Jan"

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Hilary. It was a pleasure to meet you and to help you create your unique piece.. Welcome back anytime.xx"

Lorraine Farmer reviewed: Cobweb broom and woven brush workshop with Rosa Harradine

"Lovely course making cobweb broom. Nicely paced and good demonstrations. I learnt a lot and came home with several brushes and a big broom"

Nathan reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"Came here for a Father-Son forging experience. The guidance was immaculate, the final product was exactly what we wanted, and we still use the Knives we made every day. We'll be back again to forge some more!"

Rachel Shipsides reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Lantern Workshop in Lechlade- Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I thoroughly enjoyed the copper foil stained glass course. It was a really relaxed environment but also gave me the confidence to work on a simple project that I had in mind."

Jane reviewed: Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags - Brighton

"Very enjoyable. Elspeth was informative and encouraging and helped solve problems when they arose. The venue was delightful and welcoming. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Jane, you were a pleasure to teach :-) We hope to see you again sometime in the studio."

Katy reviewed: Learn to rag quilt

"This was a great cause. Tanya and Emma were very informative, professional and fun. We had a lovely time and have learnt a new great skill. This was a really well organised course and amazing value for money. We do not hesitate to recommend this course to everyone and are looking forward to attending some of their other courses in the future. "

Craft Circle responded:

"Thanks very much Katy, it was lovely to meet you, and we look forward to see how your rag quilt turns out! All the best, Tanya"

Sue, Dawn & Sharon reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"We came as a surprise for my sister's 60th birthday. We were welcomed by Kathy who was very friendly and made us feel at ease straight away. We had a wonderful afternoon. All 3 of us really enjoyed ourselves as none of us had made candles before. The class was very interesting, informative and all the smells were to die for. Will definitely be back!!! "

Georgia reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I had such a fabulous day making stained glass with Cheryl, she was such a patient and helpful teacher! Lots of choice in terms of the colours of glass, and whether you wanted to use a template or make your own design. Would 100% recommend to anyone interested in trying stained glass. Thank you Cheryl!"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Hey Georgia .. you did such a great job making your fabulous stained glass creation.. lovely to meet you x "

Kevin Rollings reviewed: Spring beginner Watercolour Art Retreat Day

"An excellent course and Tutor. A fabulous day which has given me confidence to explore the world of watercolour."

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Awww Kevin, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and I’m so pleased you had such a lovely time and ready to carry on your watercolour journey :)"