Latest reviews

Alistair Brook reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Fantastic and enjoyable course. Relaxed pace, but produced more items than I expected (7 separate items of metal work). Aaron is a knowledgeable and an encouraging teacher. I am definitely considering signing up for the other courses he runs."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for your positive review. Really glad you enjoyed the course."

Debra reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"All 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our half day workshop with Julie and are very pleased with the finished products. We chose to make earrings, coasters, small plaques and a wave picture. Julie talked us through the different types of glass available and encouraged us to use all forms. There was so much to choose from and we are hoping to book again so that we can learn more and add to our current collection."

Claudia reviewed: Screen printing using paper stencils onto fabric

"This was a fabulous course. I learnt so much from Liz. She's a fine teacher - approachable, hugely knowledgeable, and hands-on. I didn't know anything about screen printing before the day, and I came home with great results. I'm hooked and have now ordered some equipment to try printing at home."

Carrie N reviewed: Mini Willow Weaving Lesson

"Excellent amount of materials to use and I was impressed that there were enough tools for everyone . Good tuition. Could do it all day !"

Nancy C reviewed: Mini Willow Weaving Lesson

"I really enjoyed the course . I have never worked with glass before. All the materials and tuition provided me to produce a piece of work on the day."

Marion w reviewed: Mini Willow Weaving Lesson

"Great ! Very good explanation, loads of glass to play with. Tutor very knowledgeable."

Chris, Chris and Leila reviewed: Taster sessions – throwing on the potter’s wheel

"This has been such a fun and energising experience! Pris is such a gentle, patient and calm teacher (she has to be with me!) and I have learned so much as well as laughing and enjoying what we've done. Thank you Pris and Alford Craft Market"

Dawn reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Ely

"Totally agree with Harriet's recent review - thanks again Jonathan for your generous spirit and such an informative and fun course - a great intro. into the world of silver jewellery making!"

Ursula B reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Brilliant workshop - very relaxed and enjoyable. We soon got into creating master pieces we were proud of."

Nadia reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Fantastic relaxed experience, thank you for being so patient and explaining everything so simply."

Sally reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Very friendly, welcoming and non judgemental workshop, I had great fun."

K Bell reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned so much, I would recommend - Meg is a fabulous teacher."

F Jones reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"I absolutely loved being a part of this workshop. Thank you Meg for making it a fun, informative and relaxed experience. I will look out for future dates."

Neil Galloway reviewed: Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

"I had a wonderful time on one of Kate’s 3 day sculpture courses. As a complete novice I found Kate to be both supportive and an excellent teacher. She was able to effectively accommodate a range of experience and abilities within the group and an even wider range of themes to participants chosen pieces. Everyone had a really enjoyable 3 days and the time passed incredibly quickly. Highly recommended. Many thanks Kate."

Nicola reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a brilliant day! Jo is an excellent tutor very patient and guides you through the project so well that everyone comes away with a really impressive hare even without any prior experience or skill. The environment is lovely and Jo and Andy are both so friendly and welcoming (Tula and Mia are gorgeous too). The information you get prior to the workshop is clear and informative and the day itself is very well organised. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for your comments and really pleased you loved the day Nicola! You created wonderful detail on your moon gazing hare. ;-)"

Gillian Bromley reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"A very fullfilling, enjoyable course. Annis is a great tutor, very supportive and enthusiastic. Anne at Quirky Workshops is inspiring, arranging these courses, providing the venue and great lunches. 5 plus stars all round"

Edwin Haddon reviewed: Letter and Relief Carving in stone with Pip Hall ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns north Lakes & Cumbria

"You can teach an old dog new tricks!! Thank you Pip for an excellent 3 days in which I learned an enormous lot of new skills. When I've acquired my new stone chisels etc. I will be finishing the lettering on my house sign and displaying it for the whole world to admire. Pip is a splendid tutor, always with positive comments and encouragment. Three days passed too quickly, though my hammer wielding shoulder knew it had been exercised. It was great to be working in a group where we were all doing our own thing but subtly gaining from seeing what each of the group were doing on their own pieces. And last, but not least, many thanks to Annie for the organisation and also her participation in the course. Next time I pass through Greystoke I will look for her new Poplin Dub stone on the gate. And where would we have been without the coffee, tea, biscuits, scones with cream and jam and the excellent lunches every day. The kitchen staff must not be forgotten! A wonderful course!!! Edwin"

Susan from Worcester reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another lovely day at Tigley. Learned new stitches too! Great bunch of ladies and the lemon drizzle cake was gorgeous, thank you Julie !"

Lesley Courtney reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"A lovely relaxing, creative day. Inspirational tuition. Wonderful range of materials, thank you"

Diana from Worcestershire reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another superb day with Julie, great fun!"

Kate from Bromsgrove reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another wonderfully inspiring and creative day, thank you!"

Kate from Cardiff reviewed: Hand embroidered flowers - mini books- with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcestershire

"Another joyful day of stitching. Julie makes every workshop a day of inspiration and fun."

Graham Brough reviewed: Spoon carving, 2 days with Steve Tomlin in the Yorkshire Dales

"This is an excellent course which builds on the beginner's course which I have done previously. Steve is a many skilled person who is also good at teaching. He models a process then monitors your efforts and offers advice in a friendly, constructive manner. It was a lovely relaxing day in good company from my fellow course members. The venue is tremendous, the location dramatic and wonderfully isolated. Rachel and Mike from Broadrake run a very high quality bunk barn in Chapel-le-Dale, it's difficult to concentrate on the carving as the views are so beautiful, regardless of the weather. Luckily there was time for both. On both courses Mike cooked an excellent lunch which were both very tasty. There is home baking and unlimited tea and coffee and always a friendly chat from Rachel. A perfect day. Thank you."

Barry reviewed: Introduction to copper foiling workshop

"This is the second course I have taken with the same tutor. So I came to this with a working knowledge of stained glass. But still it was engaging and informative. It started with the basics and at by the end of the session we had completed a nice little sun catcher. It wasn’t prescriptive so we have the option to make something we designed ourselves. It was a great course with a great tutor."

Manchester Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Barry for such a nice review. I am very glad that you did find it engaging and informative, on top of the stained glass skills you had already learnt. It was great to have you on the workshop Sharon :)"

Dawn Norris reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Saturday 28th September Our 'clayday' with Richard was fantastic. He took us (daughter and I) through the process of throwing a pot on the wheel and watched and coached while I attempted to remember what he had said and what I had done 60 years ago!!! In the afternoon he showed us how to make a pot with clay 'sausages' which I was none too good at rolling! It is always good to leave a course feeling pleased that you have made something unique. I can't wait to go back to decorate my pots. If you are looking for a fun day with a knowledgeable, patient, and caring teacher, this is the course for you. Richard also makes super tasty soup for lunch!"