Latest reviews

Dawn & Ben reviewed: Identifying Trees in Winter

"We attended the, 'Identifying trees in winter' workshop. The site is a wonderful wildlife haven. The classroom-based introduction and field work were both informative and fun. We feel better prepared to ID winter trees and with more practise may retain the skills you imparted. Thank you for sharing your huge talent and passion for nature. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. We will pass this onto Ryan. Hope to see you again soon. Mara"

Stephanie Rampton reviewed: Introduction to Loom Weaving

"I really enjoyed this introductory course to loom weaving. Kendall is a great teacher and I quickly felt able to explore my creativity. The process is tactile and satisfying, and the hours flew by. I have a beautiful piece of fabric now that I wove myself and it sits proudly on a chest of drawers at home. I am hoping to do a follow-on course with Kendall where I can learn more about setting up the loom from scratch. For this introductory course, Kendall sets up the loom for you, so you really can’t go wrong! I would recommend this course to anyone interested in textiles and weaving. It was a therapeutic and enjoyable experience."

Kendall Clarke responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Steph. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you soon. "

Jenny P reviewed: Beginners Spinning

"What a fabulous day learning to spin on this beginner’s spinning course! Cathy was so knowledgeable and kind. A great teacher and very supportive and enthusiastic. I came away having learnt more than I’d expected and having spun my very own skein from a batch of texel fleece. I’ve hired a wheel from her now so I can continue to practise. "

Lindy Ruston reviewed: Mixed Media Painting Workshop

"Super session with Louise Berril at Stanwick Lakes……. Collage and acrylic landscape. Loved it…. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Louise know. We do hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Gillian Hillier reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's watercolour painting course. Very friendly group with lots of help and encouragement from the tutor Louise ."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Angela reviewed: Half day on the Pottery wheel

"It was a really fun day, with expert tuition. I left with a real sense of achievement and am looking forward to seeing the final result when I pock up my fired pot. "

RACHEL BYASS CERAMICS responded:

"thankyou Im so glad you enjoyed it"

Allen reviewed: Traditional upholstery assessment before starting a course.

"Peter was a great inspiration and I can't wait to enroll on the course "

Helen Lovett reviewed: Teacup Floristry Crafternoon with Debbie Bryan | Nottingham City Centre

"I took my Nana to do a teacup flower arrangement craft workshop and it was wonderful. The staff were extremely helpful with my Nana's accessibility needs, and everything was explained very well (my Nana was really nervous she wouldn't be able to do the crafts and she was so proud when she made a really beautiful arrangement). It meant so much to me to be able to do this so thank you so much for all your help and helping to make such a nice afternoon for us :)"

Sylvie reviewed: Gilding on Glass

"I had an excellent day at Estitxu's Gilding on Glass course and highly recommend it. In her studio I was surrounded by beautiful examples of her gilded glass art. With her extensive experience in gilding and teaching, it was a great pleasure to work and learn from her. Estitxu is very inspiring and patiently introduced me to the world of this beautiful craft with a wide range of techniques and creative applications. I am thrilled with the results; I created several pieces to take home. It was wonderful meeting you, Estitxu. I feel truly lucky that I found your course! "

Nigel Pitt reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Thank you for your guidance on my very challenging project. I learnt an amazing amount, and you were so patient with me. I would highly recommend the course and the leaders were so helpful in solving weird welding issues. The lamp I came back with is now in pride of place and has had compliments from all those who have seen it. The course has given me confidence to tackle a few more bits of the junk I seem to collect with aspirations.... "

WTF Workshops responded:

"It was a pleasure having you in the workshop Nigel! So glad your lamp is taking pride of place at home, it is a beauty! Thank you for the lovely review :)"

Molly reviewed: Beginners crochet - learn the basic stitches which you need to do basic crochet.

"Fantastic course! Learnt more in 3 hours than I did weeks trying to learn by myself. Would definitely recommend for anyone starting out with crochet!! Has made all the difference and given a big head start. I’m now halfway through making my first blanket! She was very patient and I was sent away with wool and lots of crochet hooks. "

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comments. Please send me a picture of your blanket when you have finished it. "

Stephen Jones reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I received a warm welcome from Tony when I arrived and we got straight into the basics of Mig welding. I was shown how the Mig I was using was set up and best ways to hold the torch correctly . We had a good chat about best technique to use whilst having a go at welding . Plenty of different joints in different positions which kept me busy and the time flew bye. Overall a very enjoyable experience and one I can highly recommend. Thank you Tony for a great. day ."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Stephen for your review it is very much appreciated. I am happy that you enjoyed the course and will continue to weld back home in your workshop. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any further advice. Regards Tony."

Bev reviewed: Come Fly a Kite....Make this from. 2" squares.

"What a fantastic day. Small group and lots of support by Tricia. So much fabric to chose from, I was like a kid in a sweet shop. Excellent tuition, cake and tea! I will be booking back on her other course "Fabric Weaving Cushion". "

SewNouveau responded:

"Thank you Bev, it was a pleasure to have you in the class. Look forward to seeing you again."

Bev reviewed: Fabric Weaving Cushion

"Fantastic course. Small group and lots of help if you need it. Tricia is an amazing teacher. So much patience and knowledge of her craft. I would highly recommend attending all the courses she teaches."

SewNouveau responded:

"Thank you Bev, what a lovely day we had and a pleasure to teach you. Look forward to seeing you again soon."

Nicola reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"I have just had a wonderful day creating a Tealight holder with Kate. She is an excellent teacher and never having done anything like this before she explained it all brilliantly. I am really pleased with what I have created and cannot wait to join another workshop soon. Thankyou so much. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, we hope to see you again for another workshop. "

Karen Jebbett reviewed: Mandala Creation Drawing Workshop in the Peak District

"This was a truly wonderful course delivered by the incredibly talented Tasmin whose inspirational creativety made the day so special. Her teaching method was very clear and concise and I really aligned with her understanding of Mandalas and their spiritual significance. With her expert guidance and immersed in a meditative space we all went on to create our own individual mandalas. I was so proud of my creation, I loved every minute of seeing it flow and evolve. I highly recommend this course! 🙏 "

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much for your lovely word Karen. Absolute pleasure to meet you and I am so happy you resonated with it all and enjoyed creating your beautiful mandala. I look forward to seeing you again xx"

Giovanna reviewed: Traditional Upholstery: 1-Day Introductory Course

"I really enjoyed the day. It was hard work but very rewarding. Laura, the instructor was excellent; she was knowledgeable, encouraging and approachable. Her course was structured effectively into manageable sections. She delivered the content with patience and good humour and demonstrated the techniques carefully and clearly. The materials supplied were of good quality and the venue clean and comfortable. I highly recommend the course and will be signing up for another. "

David Barnes reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"We had so much fun blowing our glass baubles with Chris. He made it so easy with his very patient guidance, and the baubles look so professional. This class was fantastic value, we'd recommend it to anyone. "

Janet Dodds reviewed: Rag Rug Workshop - Full Day - York

"I had a lovely day this Sunday at Viking Loom. It was heads down and straight to work on our various choice of pieces. I learned a great deal and our guide couldn’t have been more helpful. With sunshine, tea and biscuits aplenty. An all round success "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you Janet, we're so glad you enjoyed the day and learnt so much. You were a pleasure to teach :-)"

Suzie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"Such an enjoyable and creative day. Liz was a great host and teacher. The workshop environment is beautiful and we were in a small group of 4 so were given a lot of attention and learnt a lot throughout the day. I loved it and have been inspired to continue with lino printing. I am also interested in other workshops Liz holds; we were surrounded by a lot of wonderful art work! Thank you for a very memorable day, it surpassed my expectations in every way. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Suzie, Thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - I am sat with a big smile on my face. It was lovely to meet and work with yesterday and I’m so pleased that you valued your time here and your creative experience; it was such a fun and positive day. I’m really pleased that you’re keen to carry on lino cutting and printing - you’re going to love exploring the process. It sounds as though you’ll be heading back to The Slipper Studio? What’s going to tempt you? Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Sarah reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"Sally is an excellent tutor - I'd recommend her glass courses to anyone who is interested in having a go."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving a lovely review. We are happy that you enjoyed the course and shall let Sally know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Susan reviewed: Powertex Dragon Wall Hung Garden Sculpture - by Inky Escapades

"I made a hanging dragon yesterday. I had a lovely day, Karen hit the teaching perfectly, leading me but never taking over. Her explanations were great and she demonstrated every step. I can highly recommend attending this course. I travelled from Buckinghamshire and it was well worth the journey. Also the course was great value for money."

Inky Escapades responded:

"Hi Susan Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you found the workshop a perfect fit and I thought your Dragon looked wonderful. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a review. Take Care Kind Regards Karen Hewitt Inky Escapades"

Mike Hammond reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Arian was the perfect host with all the answers you needed. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend it in a heartbeat, doesn’t matter what type of knife you choose to make, you will come away with a beautiful handmade piece of art. Hopefully will be returning to spend a weekend in the forge with Arian. "

Sue T reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"We had a lovely morning with Sara learning a new skill. I feel we achieved a lot in a short time and I was extremely happy with the fidget ring I made."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Sue, thank you so much for taking time to write me a review here. It was lovely to work with you both and hear about all the amazing things you have made at all your crafting workshops. Hopefully see you again some time."

Doro Maginnis reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"This is a fabulous course for any lino printing novice. You will be well taught to learn the necessary skills and be given great tips to achieve great results! Liz is clearly a very experienced teacher who can tap in to each learner's needs and guide them to produce very satisfying work. Her lovely studio and hospitality make the day very special. Liz goes above and beyond to share her knowledge and recommendations about the process and materials respectively. Her course will leave you confident to purchase resources should you want to pursue lino printing beyond the day. Highly recommended! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Doro, Thank you so much for your very kind words - I’m slightly overwhelmed! It was a very lovely day working with everyone. You were all so enthusiastic and keen to learn and it makes such a great teaching and learning experience. I hope you’ll have time to continue working with your lino block, as you’ll learn so much developing it into a 2, or even a 3 colour print; combine this with collage and exploring colour and you’ll be busy until Spring! Very best wishes Liz Wellby "