Latest reviews

Jayne Guy reviewed: Fused glass light catchers workshop - Forest Row

"A group of my friends and I signed up for this course. Jayne was very welcoming and relaxing, explaining techniques we might want to use. There was plenty of different types and colours of glass to choose from. The time flew by. Really relaxing way of spending a couple of hours. We're looking forward to see our results 😀 "

Oliver Kaye reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"I took my partner here - I we had a lot of fun. The experience is so relaxed, we were well catered for and there was so much different materials to play with. "

Julian Fonseca reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Tony is an excellent teacher and the one to one tuition was great it allowed me to work at my own pace with lots of instructional demonstrations and advice along the way. By the end of the day I felt confident enough to start undertaking small projects that I’d often thought about but didn’t feel that I had enough ability to tackle. It was a very enjoyable and constructive day and would highly recommend Tony’s course to anyone wishing to learn mig welding. "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Julian for your kind review it is very much appreciated. I look forward to seeing some of your projects in the future and please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance in the future. Regards Tony."

Anne Sayers reviewed: Monday (Weekly) Bobbin Lace Making - Evening Mixed Lace Classes (Effingham, Surrey).

"I joined Tina for her Monday evening lace class , I can’t believe two hours passed so quickly, her clear and precise instructions allowed me to make good progress with my first project and allowed allowed me to continue at home. Can’t wait for next week thank you "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Anne It was really nice to meet you, and get you started on your lace making joueney. I hope we manage to give you a good introduction, and get you hooked for when you retire. See you Monday. Best wishes Tina"

Matthew Evans reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"This was without a doubt one of if not the best experiences i have had. Aaron was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. what meant a to lot to me was that you were shown what to do and then Aaron just let you get on with it, nothing better than hands on experience. I will absolutely be doing the next course they offer. Thank you Aaron for a fantastic day."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the course and we'd love to have you back."

Joan reviewed: Paper Flower Kit - Cosmos. Papercraft kit for women. A creative gift idea.

"I have not made the flowers yet. I was expecting a better quality of crepe paper, not the coarse stuff that is provided. I bet the flowers in the illustration are not made with that crepe paper. However, the assembly instructions seem comprehensive and clear. "

Bergin & Bath responded:

"Hi Joan, the paper we use in our kits is 180gsm Italian crepe paper, it does feel naturally quiet course, this means there is enough 'stretch' in the paper to shape the petals and once the flowers are made they will hold their shape. The flowers in the listing shots are made with the same paper. I'm sure when you make the flowers you will see this is the case."

Caitlin reviewed: Wood reclamation workshop

"This course was great, got to use a real variety of hand and power tools. Tyler is really knowledgeable, willing to adjust parts of the class to your interests and made the day really fun. The time flew over and I feel like I've learnt tonnes of new skills."

TM Woodcrafts responded:

"Thank you Caitlin! It was great to have you join me and good luck on your future projects! 🙂"

Madeline Henderson reviewed: Gelli plate printing workshop with Creative Hug

"I really enjoyed the course. Sharon was very well organised. The setting of the venue is lovely, The tuition was easy to follow, and the numbers in the group allowed for individual attention. The course was very engrossing. The time went very quickly, and I achieved a large volume of work by the end of the course. I would be very interested in doing future courses with Sharon. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon."

Creative Hug responded:

"Thank you so much, Madeline! I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed the course and that the setting, pace, and group size all worked well for you. It’s amazing how quickly time flies when you’re absorbed in something creative! I’d love to welcome you back for another course in the future. I hope to see you again soon! Sharon x"

sharon venables reviewed: Macrame Kit, Coiled Baskets, Mauve

"Arrived promptly and beautifully presented. Haven’t had chance to use it yet so can’t comment on the instructions but they look detailed "

Bergin & Bath responded:

"Thank you Sharon, I hope you enjoy making your baskets, it is a very satisfying craft!"

Peter and Sarah reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"We really loved the glass blowing experience. The instructors were both very friendly and welcoming and really let us decide the pace and direction of our little glassblowing projects. They gave us nice clear instructions and helped us understand the processes we were performing to work the glass. When things went wrong they were clear and kind in their explanations about what went wrong so we were able to learn. When one of our pieces broke in the annealer, they made the effort to help us remake it so one of us didn’t lose out on having something to show for our efforts. Even so we ended up with four lovely pieces which we got to choose the design and colours of ourselves, rather than just making the same things as everyone else. We are certainly keen to return and learn more!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you both for your review, it was a pleasure to work with you to create some lovely glass pieces. So glad you enjoyed your time with us, look forward to seeing you in the future. Regards Steve and Angie "

Brenda Hunt reviewed: Woollen Florals with Rachel Davies

"This was a delightful course which I thoroughly enjoyed. Rachel is an excellent teacher, her courses are very well prepared and everything that you could possibly need is provided. "

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Brenda, thankyou very much for the lovely review. Im so glad you enjoyed creating the woollen pieces. You stitching is so accurate , they looked wonderful. Very best wishes, Rachel"

Laura reviewed: Sashiko

"Very enjoyable course. Learned a little bit of history about the sewing technique and some tips and then were able to start working. Large selection of material, thread, and stencils to use to design what we wanted. Also lots of completed examples to give us ideas. Plus, tea, coffee & biscuits. Southland Arts Centre is also a nice venue. "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hello Laura. Thank you for a lovely review. We're very pleased that you were pleased with us. We hope to see you again soon. Perhaps for an event for International Women's Day (2 March 08 March)? "

Kathryn reviewed: Make your own Silver Earrings Jewellery Making

"Great course. I went with no jewelry making experience and made a lovely pair of earrings that I wear all the time. Sarah was really helpful and had all the equipment and tools needed to help create your own unique piece of jewelry. I would definitely recommend the course."

Wye Creative responded:

"Hi Kathryn, thank you so much for your lovely review. I hope you enjoy your earrings, you did an amazing job making them! All the best, Sarah"

Harky reviewed: Woollen Florals with Rachel Davies

"We really enjoyed the day, Rachel provided us with everything we needed, Rachel is a great teacher and very helpful, she gave us clear instructions and made sure we all knew what we were doing. We made some unique and beautiful accessories. "

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Harky, thankyou so much for taking the time to write a review and give it 5 stars. I do really apprecaite it. Im so glad you enjoyed the day. very best wishes, Rachel"

joshua Robinson reviewed: Wood turning - Two day course

"I really enjoyed the 2 day wood turning course with Anna. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patient and was able to guide me through all the processes and techniques to complete a beautiful cherry wood stool. In addition to the use of the lathe and various chisels you also get the opportunity to use other tools (including a bandsaw, chop saw, drill press and sander). I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys woodwork and would like to try their hand at turning wood."

Mia reviewed: Saturday morning Pottery sessions for children 6 to 12yrs

"Geri and Kim ran such a wonderful, varied and inclusive session for my 6 year old daughter and 3 of her friends. They all came away excited and enthusiastic, keen for another session! We're looking forward to picking up their finished products"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Hi, So Pleased they all enjoyed the session. I will be in touch as soon as their work is ready for collection. Geri"

Di reviewed: Kingfisher wire workshop

"King fisher work shop as a Xmas gift. Good value for money and expert ,patient tuition. Would recommend "

Lynne Littler Sculpture responded:

"Hi Di thank you - it was lovely meeting you and your Kingfisher was amazing - hope to see you again soon. Lynne"

Gemma reviewed: Seat caning for beginners

"Great course. I started the day having never done any caning before and by the end day I felt confident to work on projects alone. Really informative, relaxed session. Would highly recommend "

Jill Taylor reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"Fabulous! Both my father and I loved it, we thoroughly enjoyed the morning and are looking forward to seeing our finished products! Nadine was so lovely and accommodating and we got to "create" in a very relaxed atmosphere, we can't wait to go again. "

Oliver Hill reviewed: Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

"Had a fantastic day blacksmithing with Richard. The course was very open ended and he was more than happy to share his experience to help with any project or skill we were looking to improve. Facilities were brilliant. All in all a great day learning. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn or improve their blacksmithing "

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you for your comments Oliver, it was good to meet you and know you really enjoyed the experience. I am keen to impart my knowledge so others can enjoy the process and outcomes of their forging day. Richard "

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

"I had a great day! Jo was very informative and engaging. I knew nothing about DIY prior to the class but I definitely feel confident enough to put all my new skills into practice now. Thank you so much 🙂"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kirsty. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and that it gave you the confidence to get stuck in. Give me a shout with any questions. 🙏💕"

Baz & Yvie reviewed: Spoon Carving Beginners Workshop

"Me and mum went to go spoon carving and absolutely loved it! Pete & Jacqui were so accommodating and were a joy to spend time with. I had to arrive late to the workshop from forgetting to leave the spare key out and they were amazing at getting me up to speed with everything else. Thanks so much to you both for a lovely day!"

Charmain reviewed: Winter Robin in Pastels - evening

"Throughly enjoyed this workshop of a Robin in pastels. First time at this venue. Easy to find. Ample parking. Welcomed at the venue. Good space for the activity. I was using pastels for the first time. Warm and friendly tutor was excellent and took us through the process step-by-step. Everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and clarify. Tutor gave lots of advice and tips. The workshop was at a good pace allowing for people to catch up when needed. My only suggestion for improvement is to make sure that everybody has a set of the materials needed as we did have to wait whilst we shared some of the materials. I think it is fair to say we were all impressed at the results from our efforts. I highly recommend this class. "

Rachael reviewed: Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making class

"Had a lovely day with lovely people. Ian and Michael are wonderful hosts. Class was fantastic, we came away with some lovely bread and lunch was delightful. Would definitely recommend and we are looking for what class to sign up to next"

StagHill Bakes responded:

"Thank you so much for the great review Rachel. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day and hopefully will see you at another class. Best wishes, Ian"

Julie Turner reviewed: Sea Glass Framed Art Workshop (Eve)

"Just come back from a very enjoyable few hours making a sea glass picture. There were 8 in the class and it was very relaxed and friendly. Lovely studio in her garden, refreshments and cake provided. The choice of sea glass and other materials was excellent. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back again. "

Shore things by Karen responded:

"Thank you Julie for that lovely review - so nice to meet you today and your pictures were fab. Look forward to seeing you again Karen "