Latest reviews

Sally reviewed: Make a Needle Felted Animal at Cartlands Tearooms

"I really enjoyed my course last week. It was friendly, fun and informative. "

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"Thanks Sally, join us again anytime!! Penny"

maxi brown reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"it was a fabulous day, very informative, and excellent choice of colour and frageance options. The afternoon tea was also brilliant as were our tutor and her lavely assistant. I would fully recommend!"

Frances reviewed: Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making class

"I recently had the pleasure of attending a breadmaking course run by Ian and Michael, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I arrived at their beautiful home, I knew I was in for a treat. The setting alone made the experience so special—an inviting, cosy atmosphere that made you feel right at home. They are both incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about baking and we were through every step of the process with ease, explaining the science behind the ingredients and techniques. An absolute highlight of the day was lunch! Not only did we get to enjoy a spread of freshly baked bread, but they had prepared a feast that perfectly complemented the bread and had me going back for seconds and thirds! Ian and Michael were incredible hosts, and their love for baking truly shone through. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned baker, this course is a fantastic way to learn and enjoy the craft of baking. Oh, and don’t forget to give their dogs some love—they’re as wonderful as the bread!"

StagHill Bakes responded:

"What a wonderful review Frances! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Lotti and Spencer say thank you too 😀"

Karen reviewed: Glass Fusing Fun Workshop

"A wonderful morning that flew by. We got to learn so much from Penny and had unlimited help and guidance. The session was relaxed but incredibly productive and Penny was a fabulous host. Looking forward to seeing the end results once they come out of the kiln. Will definitely be back again !"

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. Your work is out of the kiln and is lovely. You are both talented artists. "

Clodagh Barker reviewed: Spoon Carving - Slojd Workshop

"I really enjoyed the day. We learned how to make a wooden spoon from a block of green wood, using an axe and a sculpting knife. Requiring lots of different skills all of which were taught with clarity and patience by Max. He also cooked a delicious lunch for us all on the open fire. I would thoroughly recommend the day. Thank you Max. "

Max Sconyers III responded:

"You’re so welcome Clodagh. It was great to have you. Beautiful spoon! Thanks for the kind words."

Helen M reviewed: One Day Stained Glass

"What a wonderful day spent learning the art of stain glass making with our fabulous teacher, Roland. Our lovely group each came away with a piece of individually designed stain glass…..would highly recommend and will definately be back😊"

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

"Great days workshop, my second one,Lucy is an expert teacher and great fun. I've learnt alot, the group were great and we did learn from other projects. Thank you again,Tracy "

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks Tracy - delighted to have you back - your adjustable footstool was. lovely project, and interesting to solve how to work around those hinges! Well done! And what’s next? Lucy "

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

"I attended the furniture painting workshop in Cheadle. It was a lovely workshop! Jo was thorough, touched on key techniques and, had boards for practicing and testing techniques which was one of the most helpful things for me! She’s a gem a of person, always there to guide and was very supportive when we got round to painting our piece of furniture! There was also lots of tea and cake which tied in so well with the beautiful day. I look forward to attending again and learning other techniques and also attending the diy workshop! So glad my hubby booked this for me because I might never have gotten round it otherwise!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Maher, thank you so much for your amazing review and very kind words. What a lovely day we had and I'm delighted you enjoyed it so much. I look forward to seeing you again for the DIY day. x P.S. I'll pas on your compliments to the chef (Mum) :-)"

Ruth Murphy reviewed: Woodland coppicing

"An excellent course, delivered with care and attention. It was fun. Thankyou."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad you had a good day- lovely to meet you both- keep practicing those flowers!! We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future kind regards Rachel and Dave"

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

"We had a fantastic (and surprisingly exhausting!) day reupholstering our chair - Lucy was a great teacher. Everybody had brought along quite different projects, and that meant that as a group we had the opportunity to learn about a wide range of upholstery techniques. We came away feeling empowered to do more!"

Roundedby responded:

"You were absolute stars! Not phased by the scale of the project, you'd done some prep, you had a keen eye and ear for what could be achieved, you absolutely wrangled and bossed the springs - WELL DONE - thanks for booking, and I hope you have gotten the upholstery bug and finish what is a truly lovely chair - thanks guys, send me a photo when its finished! Lucy "

Julie and Martin Strudwick reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"We have just had the most wonderful enjoyable and relaxing day with Louise on a pairs days pottery course. Louise and Simon were both so welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, though the time flew by so quickly. My favourite things were the hand built items - the pinch pots, coiled pots and slab built pots but I was also excited to be able to try throwing a pot on the potters wheel. Throwing on the wheel was not my forte certainly much harder than I thought it would be but I was pleased to have tried. My husband did so much better at throwing on the wheel than I did! We were kept fuelled with cups of tea and biscuits and a delicious lunch in their lovely warm kitchen. I cannot wait to see our pots when they have been glazed and fired - hope the kiln gods are kind. Looking forward to returning to try something else. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"What a lovely review guys - thank you so much! It was great having you both in the studio for the day and just wonderful that you enjoyed it so much. It's often the way that one person takes to the wheel quicker than the other, but I'd say you really found your niche with the beautiful slab work Julie :-). Thank you again for the lovely review and I'll be in touch when your creations have been glazed and fired."

Vicky reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"I really didn't know what to expect from this and don't consider myself a creative person at all but we had an amazing day. I was so proud of what we made and we had so much fun learning and relaxing and creating. "

Marie reviewed: An Introduction to Weaving with a Table Loom, Oxford

"Excellent teaching in an inspiring environment. We created a beautiful sample cloth of a wide variety of patterns. Jeremy’s teaching is well paced & planned, with plenty of resources and weaving examples to share with students. "

Jeremy Uden Designer/Handweaver responded:

"Thanks Marie. I'm glad you enjoyed the course. Jem"

Mike Hammond reviewed: Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop with April Pebble

"I had a most enjoyable day with April, the whole day was well organised and well equipped. The end product has taken pride of place in the main window, it looks amazing with the light shining through. "

April Pebble responded:

"Great to hear your colourful cubed mosaic has now been positioned in the main window! Thanks for coming along Mike, it was a really enjoyable day with you all :)"

Rebecca Simon reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"Andy delivered a magical course! My daughter 16 and I attended and left with a beautiful puppet each having learnt so much along the way. Highly recommend. "

Josie Aldridge reviewed: 2 Hour Glass Beadmaking session for 2 people

"My sister and I went back a second time to make glass beads with Julia, because we really enjoyed it the first time. After a refresher on technique, we got back into creating various designs- with varying success! Julia was very supportive when needed and we really enjoyed the session. We’re both really looking forward to receiving our beads after they’ve been in the kiln. We would definitely recommend this class! "

Alice reviewed: Springtime Bushcraft

"I enjoyed this course so much. A fantastic day out learning a multitude of skills and bushcraft knowledge. Matt was super lovely and knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. I feel really satisfied with the experience and already thinking about coming back for another course. Thank you so much!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Alice, thank you for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the day. It was great to have you at Manor Wood, hope to see you again! Matt"

Richard reviewed: Tonal Sketching Kit

"This kit was bought as a gift for a budding teenage artist. It arrived promptly, met all our expectations, and made a super present."

Heddfan From Narberth responded:

"I hope that it results in wonderful creations. Thank you so much. "

Rachael reviewed: Enamelling jewellery private workshop

"Great course, Sarah was very friendly and supportive throughout the process. Managed to produce some lovely work which I will definitely wear, plus I have a pendant to give as a gift. I would definitely recommend this.Thank you."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"It was great to meet you - so pleased you enjoyed the enamelling fun!"

Vicky Gaillard reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking Weekend - Cambridgeshire

"I had a brilliant two days. I love the phone stand I made but worth more than any of that is the legacy of insights Bill shared … why when I do simple DIY projects they feel harder than they need to be … well it’s because no one had ever told me some really basic things (and I’d never thought of them). Bill filled in lots of gaps in my knowledge in a fun and friendly way. His workshop is a joy to behold so carefully and beautifully put together the two days gave me far more than just skills and a product but also inspiration. Thank you Bill. "

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much to you both for taking the time to attend and also to then do a review, much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed your time at my workshop and look forward to hopefully welcoming you back soon. Thank you. "

Eileen Evans reviewed: Try Basket Making

"A brilliant introduction to basket weaving. My 84 year old father was able to access the centre in his mobility scooter and the room was warm and a pleasant environment. Plenty of support was provided by Eleanor throughout to make the basket. Lovely atmosphere with tea and cake too! Thank you. "

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both on Saturday and we're so glad you enjoyed the morning. We'll pass on your kind words to Ellie and hope to see you again soon at another class! Catherine"

Alessandro Casali reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"We had such a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed the process of making our stained glass ornaments. Everything was incredibly clear and easy to follow which made for a very calm experience. The company was amazing and we enjoyed just furthering our understanding of other art forms and having a nice chat. 100 percent recommend "

Lynn Constable reviewed: Enter the world of Pyrography with Bob Neill

"I enjoyed a wonderful introduction to the craft of pyrography thanks to Bob’s experience and tuition. I loved learning in a real craftsman’s space, with all my senses immersed in the craft. Bob and his wife Del were welcoming and great company. A lush lunch in their own home included a sneaky surprise that was informative and fun! This craft is something I’ve wanted to explore for a long time because I love wood, and I was definitely inspired to continue by Bob’s knowledge imparted during the course. Really recommend this course. Thank you both. "

Burnt Offerings responded:

"Hi Lynn So pleased to know you enjoyed the day and found the course enjoyable and worth while...You will be most welcome to come for another session sometime . Enjoy the burning ..Take care and get well soon"

Michael Kippen reviewed: Small human sculpture kit (30cm)

"Great kits more than enough materials and well packed. Really good instructions worth the money very pleased."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Michael - I go a bit overboard with what I include in the kit as many people do not have creative items at home! Delighted you enjoyed the kit. Jo x"

Michael Kippen reviewed: Duo human sculpture kit (1 x 30cm & 1 x 50cm)

"Great kits more than enough materials and well packed. Really good instructions worth the money very pleased."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to write this review Michael! I love making the humans 😊 Jo x"