Latest reviews

Angela Silis reviewed: Mosaics Taster near Exeter, Devon

"I really enjoyed the mosaic course. Denny was knowledgeable and clearly skilled in her artwork and teaching whilst maintaining a casual and friendly session. I left feeling inspired and I felt I had learnt enough to begin practicing at home, which is what I hoped to get from the session. All the tools and resources were provided and the cake was indeed lovely. Thanks Denny"

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thanks Angela for this lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the workshop and you feel inspired and confident to mosaic at home (which is what I hope for too). Happy snipping! Denny"

Linda Connelly reviewed: Watercolour beginner & intermediate course 9 hours over 2 days including lunches Rye

"Fabulous day painting with my daughter. We learnt so much. Vicki is an excellent tutor. We would definitely recommend this course to everyone."

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you Linda for your kind words. It was lovely to meet you and Grace, I hope you can come again. Kind regards Vicki"

Dan Gregory reviewed: Mosaics Taster near Exeter, Devon

"I have never made mosaics before and needed all the help I could get. Lucky for me Denny had it all planned out and made it very easy for me to make something special for my partner. Denny made short work of teaching me the basics and now I plan on creating more mosaics. I had a great afternoon with the coffee and cake making it all the more enjoyable. Thank you Denny "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thanks Dan! You were a quick learner and really got the hang of it … I was impressed with your keystoning. Delighted you’re going to carry on with mosaic’ing - that’s my job done! Best wishes - Denny"

Dawn Trevor reviewed: Take raw fleece to finished fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"This was a great course, thoroughly enjoyable. Elaine is a great tutor she explained really clearly and took everything at our pace.. I would definitely do a course like this again , it was a lovely way to spend the weekend very informative and therapeutic"

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks Dawn for your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your time learning to spin here at Cartmel Handspun. All the best on your hand spinning journey. "

Ann Yates reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"My husband and son thoroughly enjoyed their day with Richard and the Damascus knives they made were beautiful. They would both highly recommend this experience"

Helen reviewed: Make your own leather dog collar and lead

"I had the best time making my dog her smart, bespoke collar and lead. Catherine is a wonderful teacher, patiently demonstrating and guiding through the whole making process. We had a good natter as we worked, too, it was such an enjoyable and relaxed experience. I loved this insight into working with leather and being in your cosy workspace admiring all those nifty tools neatly arranged! Thank you so much. Coco looks so smart in her new collar and lead, and I'm very proud of my handiwork- and in awe of your skills - thanks again. "

Catherine Edwards Leather responded:

"It was lovely to meet you and I am so glad that Coco looks smart in her new collar! Thank you for such a great review. Cathy x"

Charlotte reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (Levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Cheadle Gr Manchester

"Had a great day at the furniture painting workshop and learnt so much! Highly recommend for beginners or people wanting to learn more techniques. Jo is so kind and friendly and helpful, I felt very at ease. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Charlotte. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop so much. x"

Kate reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - Lewes

"Lucy was brilliant the whole day. She managed our group’s wide range of abilities, projects and purpose brilliantly. Was a fabulous day and I now need to find when I can bring my wingback chair in for a makeover. Highly recommended ☺️"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh Kate you were a whirlwind I can't believe how much you learnt an achieved - 👌👌👌- and I’m so glad that you decided to go for it with that fabulous embroidered top fabric, the chair absolutely sings !!! Oooh yes.. .. a Wingback!! Cheers Lucy"

Iulia C reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"My partner and I had the pleasure of attending a DIY & Home Maintenance workshop with Jo a couple of weeks ago. The day went great, we learnt so much in the space of only a few hours and at the end felt so much more confident and empowered about fixing things around the house. The atmosphere was lovely, Jo was very attentive and made sure that each of us knew how to use all the tools properly with good technique. She also provided tea and delicious treats! I would definitely recommend Jo's workshops to anyone who is wanting to broaden their DIY skill set and become more self reliant. She is an excellent teacher! 😊"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Awww Iulia, thank you so much for your amazing review of the workshop. I'm over the moon you both got so much out of it. You were both a pleasure to teach. I hope you're getting on well with all of your jobs at home now. x"

Kate reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Workshop

"Fantastic session with some lovely hosts. Ian was very patient and talked everyone through the entire process and enabled us to all leave with three beautiful rings. I would highly recommend "

Alison Howell reviewed: Fused glass workshop - Plymouth

"This was such a lovely workshop. Sheena was clearly very talented and gave just the right amount of instruction to enable us to produce some really lovely fused glass pieces - without feeling like we had so much help we lost ownership! I would highly recommend this course."

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

"Did a day course today with Sarah and left feeling like I'd really accomplished something, which is quite rare for me! She put me at ease straight away, (once she'd helped me with directions too!) and made learning feel easy. Really enjoyed myself, so thank you sarah x"

Ilona Furrokh reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Such a great course. The selection of tools is top notch and Mark is a brilliant teacher and very patient. 4 students is perfect as no one is standing around waiting for long and we all ended up with amazingly beautiful and unique and complete boxes after just two days."

H Balfour reviewed: Evening Woodcarving Taster Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed this taster course. Clunie was a great teacher, very enthusiastic, encouraging and informative. It’s amazingly intricate work but great to get hands on with the the tools and give it go."

Clunie Fretton responded:

"Thank you Helen! So happy to hear you enjoyed it. Many thanks for leaving a review."

Julie reviewed: Pottery - Moon Gazing Hare Sculpture

"Had a very enjoyable morning making the pottery hare. "

Carolyn Quinn reviewed: Glass bead making/lampwork

"Lovely day learning to make beads, I was imagining I was in Murano. Karen is very knowledgeable and a good teacher. A lovely lunch was provided. Looking forward to attending more of Karen’s workshops."

Imelda Keyen Macleod reviewed: Weaving: the journey begins

"The Introduction to Weaving course by Ashleigh Slater was brilliant. I was introduced to different weaving patterns including reversed ones, there were all kinds of different colourful yarns to try which resulted in coming home with a finished collar. Highly recommended."

Helen R reviewed: Hand Stitched Floral Blooms (with material pack UK)

"Jessica is a great teacher. Very clear in her instructions. Jessica is very creative and has inspired me to be freer with my work. Thanks Jessica "

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Thank you Helen, really pleased you found the class helpful and clear - hope you enjoyed stitching your floral blooms! Best wishes Jessica Grady "

Selina Moore reviewed: Bookbinding tuition with professional Mylyn McColl

"I had an absolutely amazing session with Mylyn. She was able to guide me - a complete novice - to creating a beautiful notebook in just one morning. Mylyn is a brilliant tutor and explains everything in a gentle and enjoyable way. Really fun and rewarding - highly recommend to all! "

Janet Fearn reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"Brilliant day in such a quaint gorgeous little shop/craft venue which smells divine. Julie and her assistant were so attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. I booked the course for my 13 year old granddaughter as a birthday treat and she thoroughly enjoyed herself and was amazed at being able to produce her very own soap and cosmetics. Her parents said she talked about the experience none stop when she got back home which was refreshing in itself. The lunch/afternoon tea was excellent and very nicely presented. I think the value of the products we left with almost exceeded the cost of the course - no added material costs! "

Ruby reviewed: Foraging Basket

"Had a wonderful time making my basket and so proud with what I created. The whole experience was great fun, the atmosphere was so friendly and instructions were very clear. Never felt out of my depth and I could ask any questions without feeling stupid. Already want to go back to make another basket. "

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you Ruby. It was a lovely day for us too and you would be very welcome to come back anytime. "

Catherine Longstaff reviewed: Hand Stitched Floral Blooms (with material pack UK)

"I really enjoyed doing this course. Clear instructions and a nice leisurely pace. Very cheering and uplifting for a gloomy February morning. I shall watch the recording, probably more than once."

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Thank you Catherine - I'm very pleased you found the workshop cheerful and brightened your weekend! Jessica Grady "

Ellis reviewed: Engraving on metal workshops, West Midlands

"We’ve done a lot of different experiences on ‘Craft Courses’ but this was very different. We both found it surprisingly relaxing and quite easy once we got used to it. We came away feeling great with a personalised metal box which I’m going to use to put my rings in. I would actually pay much more for the workshop. Highly recommended. "

Etch Metal responded:

"Hi Ellis, thanks so much. We’re really pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. Hopefully we’ll see you again. Don’t forget to put your pictures on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDfyrTB9x/?mibextid=wwXIfr Thanks again 🖊️"

Mairi McComb reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"This was my best Christmas present ever! I spent a day with Alex who was friendly, encouraging and incredibly patient. I’d never done anything like this before and really enjoyed learning completely new skills. As soon as I put on the leather apron I felt like I’d stepped back in time; learning an ancient craft, in a idilic heritage museum. I was delighted with the Lilly bird feeder I made which has taken pride of place in my garden for the birds to enjoy. "

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Mairi, glad to hear you enjoyed yourself and the lily bird feeder is being put to use. Thanks very much for your review. It's much appreciated. Alex "

Y kar reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"The welding course was very insightful and Julian is a master craftsman, very knowledgeable and very clear in instruction, both myself and my 17yr old enjoyed the day was not expecting to come away being able to weld but the master has passed some of his skills on I shall be booking a course for my other 2 kids as well!!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Yasin for your review. You both did really well to cover so much in the day, and to a good standard .Both yourself and your son were very focused and able to tune in to the details. See you again with your boys..Julian"