Latest reviews

20 Oct 17'

Ally Gilbertson reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"What a fabulous day we had on Lucy’s Upholstery Workshop. A beautiful venue, a warm welcome & a cuppa and we were off. Ideas, materials & fabrics, tools and lots of expert advice we’re all readily available from Lucy. The day flew by and after a lunch of homemade soup & breads, we were all itching to crack on and we all achieved completed projects by the end of the day. Lucy was always there to guide us in a caring & creative way. And now we have all caught the ‘Lucy Renshaw creative bug’, we can’t wait to put our new skills into practice & to do more workshops with Lucy."

20 Oct 17'

Stuart and Matt Wilson reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Just had a fantastic day with Mort. Absolute beginners he showed us “how” and then let us loose. It is great fun and very satisfying to be able to produce something (with Morts help) in one day. We came away with two small Viking “whistling” knives, one larger blade and also one piece of “jewellery” which definitely exceeded our expectations. Mort is a great guy, friendly, passionate about traditional methods and also full of interesting facts. We loved it and are already planning another trip."

20 Oct 17'

Simon S reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"I had two lessons with Chris as a birthday gift as i am a big fan of the pottery throwdown on TV! I have to say i thoroughly enjoyed both lessons and it has given me a real enthusiasm for pot throwing. Chris was very welcoming, easy to get on with, explained everything slowly and clearly and was very encouraging. I created some small pots and a mug on first lesson and some bowls on my second lesson. He glazed and fired my first pots for me so they were ready to take away on my second lesson which was great. I also had some tiles to take home and scraffitto which was good fun and my wife and kids had a go too! A really great experience with a patient and knowledgeable potter - highly recommended."

20 Oct 17'

Tracey Tibbitts reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"11 out of 10 for Creative Vibe glassmaking. Fantastic day and worth every penny & more. Ricky is a great teacher - loads of patience & really helps you get the best out of the day. He explains everything really well & helps you create amazing pieces. I can't believe I actually made them myself. Will definitely be going back again in the future."

20 Oct 17'

Jo Muller reviewed: 2 Online Felt Picture Courses - Summer Storm & Raindrops on Roses

"I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Bridget is a super teacher, very helpful with good ideas (and patient). She provided all the equipment needed and the environment was just right. I may go back again for another course and improve my skills but I will practice what I've learnt first! Thank you Bridget!"

20 Oct 17'

Rebecca Neale reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"A very informative day, in a charming workshop. Rosanne gave constructive and excellent instruction - we managed to make several pieces each, and I’m really happy with what I made - am now keen to pursue this craft further. Rosanne is an inspiration, and her work is delightful - I hope to join another of her workshops in the future."

20 Oct 17'

Sally Goadsby reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"I had a wonderful time, Ria is very patient and encouraging. I enjoyed experimenting with different colours and designs and at the end you have a bespoke lampshade! Great fun. I’d definitely recommend the day."

20 Oct 17'

Jenny Wilks reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I really enjoyed this course. Despite arriving late Annette still guided me through the techniques required skilfully and I completed a dragonfly garden ornament during just a half day session. I was amazed at how it was possible to make something so presentable in such a short time and in a lovely purpose built room with lots of examples of Powertex creations for inspiration. I also came away with a basic Powertex kit for a reasonable price and am looking forward to make more outdoor ornaments. Thank you Annette."

20 Oct 17'

Deb Johnson reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"Ria is an excellent teacher - full of knowledge and encouragement. The day was informative, fun and relaxed. I would happily go again. The studio is in a beautiful setting too. So much to enjoy !"

20 Oct 17'

Lisa Tomlinson reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"What a fantastic day - Lucy was so helpful and experienced. The venue was perfect, she had loads of tips and tricks. She has lots of materials and extras that helped us shape and create our upholstery projects. I so wish I could post a before and after picture of my blanket box. Lucy made us a perfect home cooked lunch and she fuelled us with home made scones and tea coming out of our ears all day. The best thing was we all had different projects and different levels of experience - and Lucy adapted her style to all of us. She was patient, knowledgeable, creative and had loads of tip, tricks and work arounds. I highly recommend the whole experience and one I am going to repeat."

20 Oct 17'

Lucy Caldwell reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"I loved Ria’s lampshade making course. It was fun and informal and Ria was so helpful both with the practical side and also tapping into our ideas in order to bring them to life. I would thoroughly recommend this course. Fantastic value for money and my lampshade has pride of place in my lounge. Take your ideas and your colour scheme an do it!"

20 Oct 17'

Jack reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Exceptional - great fun, super teacher!"

20 Oct 17'

Jill reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Very fun - something new for us and easy to replicate. Thank you Sakeena."

20 Oct 17'

Barbora reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"I attended the platinum candle making workshop. Lovely candles. I had a good interesting and informative day. Thank you"

20 Oct 17'

susan glover reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Very enjoyable and informative day. I was able to ask any questions I had about methods,tools etc. Friendly supportive environment without being over supervised. Rosanna obviously knows her stuff. I was surprised at how many useful pieces I made."

20 Oct 17'

Adrian Ede reviewed: Spray painting - furniture, doors, sculpture, metal, wood, masonry

"A good hands on course run in a well equipped workshop. David was very knowledgeable and able to describe plenty of practical examples of the different spraying techniques being addressed. He was happy to adapt the course content to meet my particular interests (HVLP) and was keen to understand exactly what I was looking to achieve from the course. I came away with a far better understanding of the subject and many tips on how to improve the quality of finishing on my home projects. I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone interested in spray finishing be they a beginner or someone who just wants to improve."

19 Oct 17'

J.B. reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"Being absorbed in such a beautiful activity in a beautiful place was very enriching and exactly what I needed. Thank you for making it so."

19 Oct 17'

Suzanne Gilchrist reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Thank you Mathew for a most enjoyable day. Your hospitality, patience and teaching skills with a true beginner was amazing and I produced pots I never thought possible. The studio and surroundings are truly delightful. The course was a 70th birthday present from my children and I couldn't have enjoined anything more. Anyone wishing to try the art of throwing won't find a better teacher than Mathew and it certainly will be a day to remember."

19 Oct 17'

Liz warby reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was great fun and very helpful and attentive ! The whole experience was brilliant and we made a wonderful water feature together me and my husband ! Would definetley recommend a wonderful weekend Thanks Sebastian"

19 Oct 17'

Laura reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a lovely way to spend a few hours. Thoroughly enjoyed learning the art of candle making and the science behind it and enjoying making my own. Kerry welcomes you in to the heart of her home and is very passionate about what she does. If you are looking to get in to candle making or would just like to spend a few hours doing something for yourself I would absolutely recommend this. Plus - you get some homemade cake and a lovely candle to take home!"

19 Oct 17'

Angeletia reviewed: Make a Necklace at the Lincoln School of Jewellery

"what a fantastic course, a few hours making your own bespoke piece of jewellery which I decided to use as an opportunity to start of the family air loom by making a butterfly pendant and necklace for my daughter which I will give to her for Christmas. Thank you Martin you are a blessed teacher who is patient, helpful and clear in instructions. I would defiantly reccomend and would take part in more classes in the future."

19 Oct 17'

Daniel Ramsey reviewed: Make a Silver Ring at the Lincoln School of Jewellery

"A great introduction to working with jewellery. Took us through the basics with patience and we finished with a ring of our own. A lot of fun!"

19 Oct 17'

VJN reviewed: Weekend upholstery courses - Oxfordshire & Berkshire Borders

"Philip is a great tutor, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He was very encouraging and inspirational. We were a group of ten with varying experience, all with very different pieces of furniture, covering a wide variety of upholstery techniques. There was ample opportunity to observe Philip helping each of us with our projects and hence we could learn about springs, webbing, pleating, button-making etc, regardless of whether our own project required it. Throughout the weekend, Philip expertly demonstrated and patiently explained the 'whys and why nots' and answered all the questions we could throw at him. He supplied all the tools needed and explained their functionality and safe use. It was a fun yet very informative and useful course, in a casual and friendly environment. Great value and a brilliant way to spend a weekend - go on one of these courses and you will leave feeling like you have a new Super Power!"

19 Oct 17'

Olivia Marsha reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"As a complete beginner to ceramics, I was lucky to find Ed here at Craft Courses. He's the loveliest tutor I've ever met and so knowledgeable in plaster works, his experience speaks for themselves during the two-day class. Can't wait to try my moulds back home! Would definitely recommend!"

19 Oct 17'

Jennifer Walton reviewed: Beginners stained glass workshops using copper foil.

"This was a great course and would highly recommend it if you are interested in Stained Glass. Jo knows her stuff and in a relaxed atmosphere one comes away more knowledgeable. Great fun, thank you."