Latest reviews

John Golds reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Best bladesmith course I've ever done, and a privilege to have individual tuition from award winning Master Bladesmith Steve Nowacki, new novices just starting their bladesmithing journey, or those with experience, will get a great deal from this course, not to mention walking away from the course with a fully functional forged and anvil crafted, hardened, tempered, buffed, razor sharpened blade with a quality handle made from first rate materials all crafted, shaped and polished by your own hands (with Steve's expert guidance every step of the way), your own personal knife that will last a lifetime. Steve paid particular attention to the type of blade I wanted to craft, and prepared the perfect template to achieve my bespoke request, doesn’t get more unique then that :) Workshop was very well laid out and spacious, and included every piece of kit and powertool a bladesmith could ever dream of, and then some ontop! I felt like I was a kid in a sweetshop :) Steve was very welcoming and we had great fun over the 2 days of this highly recommended experience."

Christine Hopkins reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"I really enjoyed the day and I am well pleased with the landscape prints I made. Good company and lots of help when needed."

Lee Wright Artist responded:

"They were great prints Christine, well done! Pleased you really enjoyed the workshop."

Margaret Underwood reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"Just the sort of day I needed. what is lovely about Lee is that he seems to know intuitively when to let you get on with things and when to offer help and advice. Great tips right throughout the process and I came away having learned loads! Lovely atmosphere too. Thank you Lee."

Lee Wright Artist responded:

"Thanks Margaret. So pleased you had a great day...and what beautiful prints you made!"

Sarudzai reviewed: 1-to-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow

"I had an amazing one to one with lovely Allison. Allison is a great teacher, she explained everything to me and understood very well. The studio is beautiful? Allison was very informative and I’m very confident in creating what I lent on the day. I’m coming back on n summer. I have recommended it to so many people. Thank you much.❤️❤️❤️"

Elinor reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"Had a great workshop with Julie a few weeks ago. Came along with my Dad as a joint Christmas present and we were given the creative freedom we wanted and helped to make our designs look the best they could! Love the finished results, would definitely come back to create more :)"

Carl Roberts reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Cannot put into words how good this experience is! Chris is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about his craft and this only enhances the experience! His enthusiasm is infectious and has certainly given me the bug. Cant wait to go back!"

Caron Moss reviewed: "Plant a seed and watch it grow with machine embroidery" workshop with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A fantastic workshop in great surroundings. And lovely to come away with such a professional looking lampshade."

karen reviewed: "Plant a seed and watch it grow with machine embroidery" workshop with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A really great day. Friendly expert tuition and a fab end product- thank you!"

wendy Barnes reviewed: "Plant a seed and watch it grow with machine embroidery" workshop with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Fantastic workshop yet again. This time it was the lampshade workshop. Had a wonderful day and am going home with a lovely nursery lampshade, thanks Julie"

CJG reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"This is the best pottery I've ever been to. There is a much or as little guidance as you would like to have ...if you prefer to work on your own projects ,you can ,but if you'd like teaching that is also available. New ideas are given each term and we are then encouraged to personalise and develop those in our own work. There is a very friendly ,sociable atmosphere with drinks and often snacks offered , but if you prefer to work quietly on your own ,that is OK too . I can't recommend The Clay Studio highly enough . It is a sanity saver at the end of a busy day and I always leave the class feeling that the world is a nicer place than when i arrived !"

David Crerar reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I did the cross body bag course and have to say i found the whole experience to be so satisfying... Richard is a fantastic tutor, very calm patient and knowledgable about his craft, and his enthusiasm for leather work is obvious from the offset. I have a lot of experience in clothing manufacture due to years of working in the industry and leather goods is an area that has interested my for a while... now that i have done one of the courses i have a huge appetite to continue down this route, so thank you Richard. I will definitely return for another workshop and couldn't recommend them highly enough."

Abbie reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I've had the opportunity to have done this course with Jane. She is very patient and teaches it really well! I was so happy with the end result, I would deffinetly go to another session!"

Nicola reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Such a fabulous, relaxing day! Sarah is a great teacher, informative and with a wealth of experience to draw from. I learnt such a lot in one day and came away with a beautifully upholstered chair and the desire to do more. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday in a calm, creative environment with likeminded people (and with a great lunch too!)"

Jaqi Jones reviewed: Learn how to create classical and contemporary sculpture in clay

"I was given a short course as a present and was just expecting to make a small thing and move on. Dean encouraged me to make a detailed sculpture that I thought would be out of my league being a novice. The short course finished and I've stayed on. Thoroughly enjoying working with clay, Dean's a great teacher, I've learned so much in a short time and I'm really pleased with my creation. Always interesting discussions with the other students there, and the time just flies! Definitely recommend!"

Jo McCarthy reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"I love classes at the Clay Studio. Monday mornings are my favourite time of the week - what could be better than feeling inspired with like-minded, friendly people in a beautiful setting? The tutors are knowledgeable and always have time for you."

Bev reviewed: Try Enamel workshop - suitable for all abilities

"I was bought this ‘have a go’ experience as a gift. Teresa explained the processes clearly and was patient and friendly. I was delighted with the results. I’ll definitely be going back to do more. I could get hooked!"

Deryn Bell reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"This is a beautiful, well equipped studio. The teaching is excellent. I am thoroughly enjoying this course"

Susannah reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"I am really enjoying my 2nd term at The Clay Studio. There is a theme each term but it is loose enough to allow everyone to be creative in their own way - using the wheel or hand building, using different clays & experimenting with different glazing techniques. The teachers are always on hand to give advice and encouragement. It is fabulous seeing how talented & creative people are - the atmosphere is friendly & relaxed & never prescriptive or intimidating."

Veronica Housden reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"The workshop was very relaxed and enjoyable. There was ample supplies and tools for everyone to participate and express their individual creativity and style."

Ruth Marchington reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"Expert practical advice in a lovely environment. Lucy made sure we all progressed on our different projects and learned new skills. Thank you so much Lucy."

Yolanda reviewed: Candlemaking workshops for beginners in Hastoe, nr Tring

"Such a good morning, a nice small group and we made so many more candles than I expected. Well explained and refreshments provided."

Doug Robertson reviewed: Bowl carving day Green Fox Wild Crafts

"This was my first crafting course and I really enjoyed working with wood using a variety of tools, to axe and gauge a bowl from a tree trunk. Nadine is a marvellous guide, knowledgable, enthusiastic and a natural teacher. Everyone in the class came away happy with a bowl of their creation after spending an active day working and feeding ourselves on the continuos stream of knowledge bubbling from Nadine, and plenty of tea and biscuits. We were led carefully through the processes of wood selection and treatment, splitting, axing, gauging and carving. We were introduced to several useful topics such as tool sharpening and decorative styles, each of which would warrant a course themselves. I've booked to go back next month for another course with Nadine to learn spoon carving."

Pavla rebhi bartakova reviewed: Powertex art journal/canvas workshop

"I had an amazing time at Marie's studio. Due to some last minute cancellations, I ended up having 1-2-1 lesson! Marie is a great tutor, supportive, thoughtfull, friendly and understand her job and students really well. I would say, I am bit crafty myself, despite that, I have learned about new technique , aquired new skills and created great piece to be proud of. Thank you"

Mark Sewell reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"I attended a weekly Thursday evening class during 2017. I enjoyed the class very much. I had done some pottery previously but was rusty when I started. I was well supported by the teachers in making a teapot in the shape of a cyclist, as well as a wall hanging and other hand-built items. The studio is well stocked and has a nice welcoming atmosphere for people of all abilities."

The Clay Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review. Your teapot was memorable!"

Afton reviewed: Rag rug making

"Julie is a wonderfully warm and friendly artist that welcomes you with open arms. When I arrived I met the other attendees and we had a lovely cup of tea. It was a great bunch of crafters! We had a very informative introduction to Rag Rugging by Julie and she handed out workpacks and textbooks for inspiration. She also showed her previous works of art in different shapes and materials. Then helped us all prep with designs and fabric choices and start off. There were enough tools, fabric and cups of tea for everyone! In her cabin it was a great crafting atmosphere and we soon got going! It was lunchtime before we knew it, which was also a delicious little buffet. I was especially chuffed with all the vegan options Julie had especially got in for some of us :). After lunch half of the group learnt how to do the spider web embroidery and Julie was very attentive, they all did such a great job, but she didn't forget about is continuing with our rugs. Plenty of support and more tea! It was a shame when the day was over, I for one could have stayed in that craft cabin a while longer progging away. Overall it was an absolute delight hearing about Julie's crafting and canal life, meeting the other attendees, lunch! and coming away with a very good start to a Rag Rug. Thanks very much for a very happy birthday, Julie! See you soon xx"