Latest reviews

Kate Burton reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I did a day long taster course with Glass by Design, making a stained glass panel and 2 fused coasters, and loved every minute of it! The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the pace of the course was just right to complete both projects without being rushed. I'll definitely come back for more courses in the future!"

Glass By Design responded:

"Thank you, the taster day is great to show the difference between the two techniques, and to take home two very different glass projects. Hope to see you again soon."

sue reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I've been to two sessions I loved it so much. You can fully immerse yourself in the process but get as much help as you want and need to. The range of glass is fab and picking up the finished piece is a real thrill"

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. Glad you have enjoyed your time with us and hope we shall see you again soon."

Katherine Isabel Roynon-Lambert reviewed: Beginners Soap Making Course

"Fantastic day and well worth the money. Paula was extremely helpful teaching me the calculation with the soap making, best suppliers, ingredients to use for particular requirements and expert tips! All of these have saved me hours of research time on the internet. Overall, great day and would 100% recommend this to anyone who just fancies making soap for home use or anyone who would like to take it further."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Kate. It was great meeting you, let me know how you are getting on."

Julia Smith reviewed: Sew a padded wine bottle bag (with divider & personalised quote) in Derbyshire

"Lou is a fabulous, helpful, encouraging teacher. I have done a few courses now and have grown in confidence as Louise knows how to get the best from even the most nervous or rusty of sewers. Her projects are creative and use fabulous fabrics and of course there is the all important cake!!! Homemade of course!! I would highly recommend."

Sew Need a Drink responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review x See you again soon."

Sophie Botsford reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"My sister, Mum and myself took this course a few weeks ago. We were all beginners and we we absolutely loved the course. From the moment we arrived we felt at home, with the added bonus of lots of coffee and cake! Judith put us at ease straight away and we were down to business in no time. We all managed to create some great lino prints with the help of Judith, and the relaxed atmosphere made it such an enjoyable day. We would all highly recommend."

Tom jackson reviewed: Needle felted dogs workshop with Frankie and Sidney, South Yorkshire.

"I attended the felted dog workshop with Mandy, really enjoyed myself and the course. I’m visually impaired but that didn’t didn’t matter to Mandy she adapted for me and made it easy enough to understand. I left the course feeling confident and eager to do more. Would highly recommend and will be doing future courses with her !!"

Frankie and Sidney responded:

"Thank you for your feedback Tomas, I’m always happy to help and adapt my workshops when needed, you did a fantastic model and I will look forward to working with you in the future."

Carol reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Really enjoyed the glass fusing course, and an excellent teacher, had time for everyone. Lovely lunch included too. Would definitely recommend."

Sarah Bradburn reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"A thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Hard work both physically & mentally (like a very taxing jigsaw puzzle!) however there is now a beautiful stretch of dry-stone wall above Stalybridge which I helped to construct. Thank you all for your patience, good humour & encouragement (Paul, you know who I'm referring to!)"

Alison Ivanec reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Full Day Beginners Workshop

"I had a fantastic time, Suzanne was lovely, very skilled and very patient with me. I would not hesitate to recommend the course and I urge you to do the course particuarly if you have been thinking about it for a while. Waiting to see the beads I made which just adds to the excitement!"

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed your workshop, thank you for taking the time to write a review. Suzanne"

Nicole Corbin reviewed: Three-Day (Week-days) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"I attended the Honiton lace making course earlier this week. I had never made Honiton lace before and was very pleased to be able to complete the piece in the two days. Tina was very patient and even lent me the bobbins and a pillow so that I could use the correct equipment. Without her help I would never have been able to finish."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Nicole I am very pleased that you enjoyed the course, and that the pattern proved the correct one for a student to complete in two days. I look forward to seeing the finished piece, as well as hoping you may wish to try the next pattern at the Honiton workshop planned for later in the year. Thanks for coming on the course and your support, regards Tina"

Debbie Nelson reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This was my first attempt at Lino Printing and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Judith was a great teacher, providing support, instruction and a lot of inspiration for future projects. I was really happy with what I managed to produce during the session and went home confident to do more at home."

Rob Stephenson reviewed: Intermediate woodworking course

"I cannot recommend this course highly enough. I really enjoyed the beginners course and the intermediate builds on this. The coffee table we made looks very professional. It has 24 joints of 4 different types and required time and patience to build. Ciaran is an excellent tutor and takes you through each stage really well. He is always on hand to give help, and is a very amiable chap with a fund of stories. His workshop is very well equipped and the banter with other course participants good fun. The walk over the fields to the White Lion for lunch makes a refreshing break before getting back to the workbench. I have now got my own workshop equipped, and ordered my first batch of hardwood from Potters in Northwich. I am building a round kitchen table using the techniques Ciaran taught us. If you want to get the confidence to start your own projects then do this course."

Trish Hill reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"What a great way to spend a weekend. The team and instructors were great - informative, helpful, entertaining and skilled wallers with lots of patience and encouragement for us beginners. They were welcoming and friendly from the beginning and throughout. It was a great way to get an insight into an ancient craft, and satisying to take part. Beautiful setting at Gorse Hall"

Clare reviewed: Sew a padded wine bottle bag (with divider & personalised quote) in Derbyshire

"I made the bottle carrier. I was going to give it to a friend but I like it too much so I've kept it!"

Sew Need a Drink responded:

"Ha ha! Thank you for your lovely review!"

Susan Ritchie reviewed: Oil painting day - In the artist's studio with Laura Andrew - Lincoln

"My husband bought me a course for my birthday - I've been along this week and absolutely loved it! Laura's studio is a delight - open, airy, full of artist's 'stuff' which makes it a joy to wander around and explore, and provides plenty of inspiration. I was a complete beginner, and a little nervous, but Laura put me at ease and she paced the day nicely so that I was able to progress at my own speed and grow in confidence over the day. A small group meant she was around and able to provide plenty of attention and help. Refreshments and lunch are provided - beautiful home made sandwiches and cakes, and plenty of tea! I left the day with a painting that I am quite frankly astounded by - as a complete beginner, I never dreamed the end result would be so successful. I am now inspired to carry on at home and plan on getting myself some materials to experiment with. I'd heartedly recommend this course to anyone - it's a real treat :)"

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"On returning to Lucy after my epic pendant challenge, I decided with Lucy to do some stone setting. This is something where my experience is lacking. Before I knew it two pendants were planned cut and started to be set. I set one stone in a bezel setting on the day and the others to be done as homework. The second pendant will have a flush set of stones. More techniques with the embellishments to the pendants to be decided on. Never a dull moment. All this before my next ambitious project. There is so much I want to learn and Lucy is the perfect instructor as she is full of ideas. Her experience will shy me away from anything too complicated. I felt so confident with my stone setting due to my past sessions with Lucy the time just whizzed by."

Anon reviewed: One day introduction to blacksmithing

"Just a line to say what a great day I had on the blacksmith course last Sunday with Fraser, who made the day for me by being patient & informative."

Elaine reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Hi Sebastian Thanks for yet another fun sculpting weekend. It does great things for my soul! You are very patient! I will send a picture when there is some sunlight! Thanks again. Elaine"

Jane C Evans reviewed: Sewing classes for beginners to advanced. All ages catered for.

"I’ve been on several Madeonanglesey courses over the past six months. Karen is an excellent teacher and a very skilled sewer. The sewing studio is bright and very well equipped. I’ve really enjoyed all the courses and have learnt a huge amount. I would really recommend Karen’s courses."

Henry reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really enjoyed the course, tuition was excellent in a great environment."

Lisa Lucking reviewed: Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

"Thank you Daniel and Vija for such an insightful day coupled with fun and some beautiful results to take home. Looking forward to my next course! Lisa"

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Floristry at Trill Farm

"Lovely barn, great instruction, well organised and very fun! Chickens and swallows a bonus!!! (Oh, and lovely lunch!)"

Claire Carless-Jones reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I have done the sea scape full day course and a full day taster with Glass by Design. Angelina and Cathy are very professional and knowledgeable which makes them brilliant teachers. Angelina was very helpful when I had to be difficult and make a more complicated design with my sea scape. I would highly recommend their courses as you will come away fully understanding the process and have a new skill. You will also get a lovely completed item to show off when you have visitors."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. Hope we see you all again soon."

sylvia nickels reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"My friends and I decided to have a go at making a stained glass seascape panel at Glass by Design. None of us had any experience and were a little apprehensive about learning new skills. Angelina was a brilliant teacher, patient, understanding and with such expertise. We all thoroughly enjoyed the day and finished with a beautiful panel of stained glass which we now proudly display in our homes. We would thoroughly recommend the courses at Glass by Design."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. Your panels were beautiful and I am so glad you had such a great time."

Julie reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Given me confidence to just got going on projects. Conversation, lunch and cake were fab too. Thank you Lucy."