Latest reviews

Amanda Friend reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"What a fab day! Lee makes everyone feel very welcome, relaxed and at home. His tuition skills are excellent and you never feel like you're too embarrassed to ask for help as he’s so accommodating of everyone’s needs and levels. The day leaves you wanting to learn and practice more. You know you’ve had a good day when you have completely zoned out of all the other things going on in your life and just been absorbed into this. It was a really interesting way of looking at a piece of artwork - dissecting it backwards (and in reflection) to get your end results. Also how blending colours just on the one layer can create interesting depth and effects. Really good for the brain! And of course the delicious soup and brownies are really good for the tum ?. I’ll definitely be going again and would definitely recommend it!! Many thanks Lee for a fabulous course and follow up!"

Jackie Woon reviewed: An Introduction to Green wood craft (spoons spatulas and other things!)

"May 2019 Did this course yesterday with my 87 year old dad, sister and niece. The setting was stunning-bluebell woods, river, open meadow and the sound of birds all day. Phil was an excellent teacher and very patient! We made ladles, spoons and flowers and learned how to use a variety of tools. We all really loved the day and would thoroughly recommend it. Thank you Phil!"

Angela reviewed: Wet felting with Virginia

"I had a fantastic morning. Virginia was very welcoming and generous with her expertise. She gently guided us through the process of creating a picture using wet felting techniques. Even though I was a complete novice, thanks to Virginia's encouragement and advice, I produced a picture I was very pleased with. I am looking forward to trying out needle felting next week. I highly recommend this course - Virginia is an inspiring, friendly and knowledgeable tutor."

Hiral Jethwa reviewed: Virtual Jewellery Making Workshops

"My friends and I had so much fun at this workshop. Such a great reason to get together with friends and do something creative and catch up with everyone. Really interesting to learn how to make a ring and I absolutely love that every time I look at my ring I know I designed and made it. Definitely looking to do this again."

J Foster reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"Carole is superb at explaining the art of Glass Fusing. Although I had done a little before, I learnt more about the science behind glass fusing from Carole. Groups are small (max 3) and there is plenty of time to produce your ideas. Have just collected my fired items and I’m thrilled with the results. I will be back !"

Anon reviewed: Build a cob oven

"The best part was learning the building skills and helping to make a finished oven - the pizza lunch was pretty fantastic too."

Margaret Hockey reviewed: Three day luxury felt picture making retreat

"Fabulous three days, good company, excellent teaching and a great venue. The food is first class and the staff were friendly and courteous."

Terry Porter reviewed: Linocut printing workshop in Warwickshire at Bonds Lifestyle

"An excellent course in pleasant surroundings . Great atmosphere and a very informative tutor - so keen and enthusiastic about her subject. Has invigorated my interest in Lino printing."

Alix Almond Art responded:

"Thank you Terry - I am so pleased that it has helped you catch the printmaking bug! I look forward to seeing your future creations - especially if they are equally as good as your rhino print! Alix."

Joanna Welham reviewed: Virtual Jewellery Making Workshops

"Loved this workshop, Jade is lovely and the group was small and intimate. And it was an opportunity to make a beautiful ring! Great afternoon tea too!!"

Sharon reviewed: Chocolate Discovery Day - Workshop 1 - A Beginners Guide

"I attended this full day course making delicious chocolates and truffles at Confetti Chocolates today by Margaret Stephenson. Fantastically organised and had a lovely lunch along with tea, scones and cake throughout the whole day. To experience something I always wanted to do was brilliant and seeing the end results were amazing. Would recommend - a must do this! 5 stars!"

Marilyn J Wright reviewed: Willow pea climbers and cloche course with Joe Gregory

"A great day that passed very quickly. My efforts have pride and place in the garden now ?. Joe was very helpful & attentive I thoroughly enjoyed my day which had been a Mother’s Day gift from my daughters."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Thank you Marylin! That was a particularly nice day for weaving: ) Really glad you enjoyed it. Joe. xx"

karen reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"What a truly fabulous course you run Scott Sue and Max (black paw himself). I learnt so much and was amazed by how much we achieved in a weekend. Now inspired to create so much more! Photos to follow I’m sure"

jenny reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"I had such an amazing time with you. I really enjoyed it and my family were amazed at my creations. Thank you so much Scott and Sue xx"

Stephanie reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"Wow! I really enjoyed this relaxing workshop. Inspiring studio with plenty of space to create. Adela is very generous with her knowledge, materials and also her time. We were not rushed even when we were late in finishing. Would recommend this day course to all."

Meena reviewed: Distressed painted furniture course with refreshments

"Had a great time on the last course, made new friends and learnt loads."

Peter H reviewed: Highland stool making course - Scottish Highlands

"What a great way to spend a weekend. Excellent and well delivered instruction, natural rural location, good company and a very therapeutic activity. What's more you get to leave with not only a new skill but also something you have made yourself and will likely be "Chuffed to bits" with."

Karen Beaumont reviewed: Mosaic experience workshop for two with award winning artist Julie Vernon Nottinghamshire

"I attended a full day workshop with Julie where I was given a choice of making an inside or outside project. We were welcomed with refreshments into Julie’s lovely workshop and she talked us through the array of tiles, crockery, embellishments we could use for our chosen project. Julie provided us with a lovely lunch including home made cake. We ended the day being shown how to grout and given a bag to take home to finish our project when the mosaic had dried. I had a great day and would highly recommend this course."

Ruth Wride reviewed: Raku, Saggar, Barrel, Copper Matte & Horsehair Firing Weekend Workshops 2025

"This was my second visit having enjoyed the course so much last time. Learned hands on from these two lovely creative and talented artists. Abi and Alison share their ideas and experience with humour. I am so pleased with the results which I took home. Great group of potters to learn with too. Hope to see you again sometime. Ruth x"

Ian Davies reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"I did a one day course with Nigel last weekend, it was fantastic. Nigel is so knowledgeable and so accommodating. I went on the course as a "forged in fire" fan, with no previous experience, wanting to make a knife. Nigel explained that this would be difficult on a one day course. But he helped me to come away with a blade I was proud of. He even stayed late to help me finish the handle. I really enjoyed the experience and can't wait to go back to make a sword. Nigel is a real master, and great character. I could have listened to his anecdotes about forging all day. All in all a great day."

Nina freeman reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"I attended the duckling course 12th May. I must say it was one of the best afternoon's I have spent. Zenia is a very patient teacher, with clear and precise instructions. I have signed up for two more courses. Is this my new hobby? I think so, with the help of Zenia."

Pippa Dickinson reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I turned up for my one day course a complete beginner with a feeling that I might enjoy wood-turning but with no idea at all what it entailed. Mark immediately put me at my ease, explaining the various bits of kit I would need and roughly how much they might cost, so that I knew what I might be letting myself in for if I pursued it as a hobby. Then it was overalls and visor on, sleeves up and down to work! Mark was very patient through out the day, even when I inadvertently put a large gash in the rim of my emerging bowl, which required him to 'make good' my mess. He explained things well, left me to practice and then - telling from the sound when I was doing it wrong - would gently point out what was wrong with my position. As a result of the day I am now looking to pursue wood-turning further, so for me it was very worthwhile as well as being just a fun day in itself. I strongly recommend it to other beginners,"

Mrs O reviewed: Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

"Booked the 2.5 hour lesson for myself and a friend as it sounded like a fun thing to do. We were right. Jack was exceptionally welcoming and really friendly. Making the pots sounded complex and complicated, I needed more help than my friend did! I need not have worried. Having Jack there to help and physically lend a hand to stop my wobbly pot from turning into a wreck was essential. At one stage my clay flew off the wheel and nearly hit poor Jack. (Sorry Jack!). His instructions are good and detailed, but I must have lost concentration and disaster struck on pot 3. Jack soon rectified the situation and got me back on track. The lesson started and finished exactly on time, you got what you paid for. Lovely refreshments and brownies too. Easy to find location, parking no problem. If you are considering this course, I'd encourage you to go for it. Have yet to collect our work, but we were both impressed by what we created on the day and are looking forward to seeing the finished articles. Thank you"

Ruth Frudd reviewed: Willow pea climbers and cloche course with Joe Gregory

"Had a lovely day. I made 2 very different pea climbers which will look great in our garden, my dragonfly was actually a bee!! Could not have been as successful without Jo's expert help, who was happy to help many times when problems arose. She was enthusiastic about the craft and has a lot of knowledge about willow and its uses, explaining how they are growing their own willow trees."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Thank you Ruth! Really glad you enjoyed the day: ) Joe. xxx"

John Adlam reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"It was a very satisfying weekend on many levels. The setting and weather was perfect. The freedom to explore stone carving was a new experience for eight of the nine of us attending. Sebastian got the balance just right with his help, encouragement and suggestions. The range of sculptures produced were very varied and we all seemed very pleased with our efforts. The group were all very friendly and were all happy to spend time keeping an eye on each others work and discussing as the pieces evolved. Thank you Sebastian, I had a great time and would be happy to recommend this course to everyone. John Adlam, Stroud, Gloucestershire."

Sarah Smith reviewed: Willow pea climbers and cloche course with Joe Gregory

"My friends and I really enjoyed our day. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all things willow and we loved her enthusiasm. We came away at the end of the day feeling very proud of our pea climbers and dragonflies."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Thank you Sarah!! Really glad you all had a good day: ) Joe. xxx"