Latest reviews

26 Apr 17'

Samantha Eustace reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"What a fabulous day my mother in law & I had at Jackie's on her mosaic course. It was a full day with an amazing choice of tiles. Jackie's patience & eye for detail was wonderful & I was so pleased with my end result. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, whether you are artistic or not. In fact I am booking in for another session this Summer!"

26 Apr 17'

Rebecca Brookes reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"I had a fabulous day at Jackie's mosaics workshop creating a truly wonderful flower mosiac. Jackie's guidance and encouragement was great, and the choice of colours in the tiles was amazing. I would recommend this course to anybody out there who wants an enjoyable day being creative (even if you feel you're not) you will be at the end."

26 Apr 17'

Matthew. reviewed: Bees for Development Sustainable Beekeeping Weekend Courses 2024

"A very informative weekend, with a friendly group of people, in charming surroundings."

26 Apr 17'

Chris and Jack Walker reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Both Jack and I had an excellent morning with Graham Turner on 19/4/17 and we are more than happy to recommend the course. I think I can speak for Jack when I say that both of us doubted that we could produce a bowl of the standard Graham showed us at the start but with his excellent tuition we were both proved very wrong and the results sit proudly on display on our coffee table. Graham has an easy teaching style with great attention to detail which gives you the confidence to produce great results. We enjoyed it so much that we are now looking to book a further session in October. Thank you Graham."

26 Apr 17'

Louise Jutsum reviewed: Bees for Development Sustainable Beekeeping Weekend Courses 2024

"I echo what Helen has said. I found it particularly useful to think of a colony of bees as having many of the characteristics of a small mammal. Some of the images used to illustrate the talks were particularly arresting eg that of a bee sting showing the long line of the bee's insides and the drone mating with the queen. I have never seen a Warre hive up close before and the swarm made a very clear choice in its favour. Top bar hives have long been a mystery to me and now I know how to make one. I also very much enjoyed the company of the other course participants and interesting discussions continued into the evenings."

26 Apr 17'

Adam reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience Day

"Just had a fantastic day at the forge with Colin. He's very passionate about his craft and a great teacher. I came home with the biggest grin on my face, and thoroughly pleased with myself. Thanks Colin for a great day!"

26 Apr 17'

Marijke van Yperen reviewed: An introduction to wood turning with Gregory Moreton (2 Days)

"Had two very nice days with Greg in his workshop. Learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of it. My skills have improved with the help of a very patient Greg. Love the pieces I was able to produce and take home."

26 Apr 17'

Helen English reviewed: Bees for Development Sustainable Beekeeping Weekend Courses 2024

"I found the course very informative and helpful. It gave me the confidence to review the way in which we'd been keeping our bees at our Community Farm up till now and to develop the skills to make what we are doing truly sustainable. It was also interesting to be able to look inside a Top Bar hive and to learn about bees in all their manifestations. We were very lucky to witness a swarm on the Sunday afternoon right outside where we were meeting!"

26 Apr 17'

Cal Craven Francis reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Last Saturday was spent at Graham's workshop and both Rob, my husband, and I had the most wonderful day. We not only made two delightful wooden bowls, but enjoyed the learning process immensely, using a lathe and various wood working tools. Graham is a very good and understanding teacher. We were treated to a delightful lunch in the garden, and enjoyed conversation with Graham and his wife Chris. Altogether a fantastic experience. I would thoroughly recommend a day there and hope to go again before too long."

26 Apr 17'

Kate reviewed: Shoe Making course – three day course

"I enjoyed everything about his course; Nick is a thorough and patient teacher (and lovely guy), the group was friendly and I am delighted with my new shoes! The location of the workshop right next to Stanwick Lakes makes for a peaceful setting. I had always wanted to learn about shoe making and would recommend this course highly - thank you Nick and Mark!"

26 Apr 17'

Container Candlemaking Course with Afternoon Tea reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"What a lovely day. Julie gave us a warm welcome and then taught us different types of container candles followed by an amazing afternoon tea! Everyone got on well and chatted away. Really lovely course would thoroughly recommend."

26 Apr 17'

Kim Crumpton reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"A good day out, I really enjoyed myself, the afternoon tea was delicious. Julie and Maggie looked after us and it was good value for money."

25 Apr 17'

Ginnie reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"I had such an amazing day. It was really well organised and run by Mort. He is facinating to listen to and incredibly knowledgable. He also makes a great cup of tea! I was really thrilled with the techniques I learned and amazed at what I was able to produce with Morts help and guidance. I would recomend this course to anyone. Real value for money."

25 Apr 17'

Helen reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I really enjoyed this 2-day course. Sebastian is a great instructor and the setting is lovely. I had no experience of stone sculpting or anything really artistic prior to the weekend, and I was amazed at what I and the other participants were able to create. After an initial overview we were given the tools and encouraged to try things out - first on some practice pieces and then we started work on our own sculptures, with Sebastian always available to answer questions or suggest next steps if we needed help. Overall a lovely relaxed weekend and I hope to be able to try some more sculpting at home now I know some of the basics."

25 Apr 17'

Barbara Wilson reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Really enjoyed my day on the seascapes course. Julie is extremely talented and the examples of her work are inspirational. She is so generous and encouraging that even the most hesitant succeed! A wonderful variety of threads and materials are provided and with Julie's can do attitude all fear is removed and everyone ends the day with a completed piece of work of which they are justifiably proud.....really looking forward to booking another course !!!"

25 Apr 17'

Laura reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Informal, informative fun day. Relaxed atmosphere. I went on my own but felt very much part of the overall group. Julie was a great trainer answered questions and gave recommendation, she ensured everyone was a having good time."

25 Apr 17'

Victoria and Richard reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"What a brilliant day! Neither of us had any prior experience but Colin is a great instructor. He guided us through each new technique, letting us try everything for ourselves and offering support when needed. We learnt a lot and achieved a lot in a day, bringing home different items we’re proud of. The day was fun and thoroughly enjoyable. We’d highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something new. Thank you Colin."

25 Apr 17'

Janine reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Ely

"What a fantastic day! If you want to learn the processes in making a piece of Jewellery this is the course for you. Jonathan is a great teacher and I made a copper pendant and a silver ring in the one day. I have not made any jewllery before this course and I am quite proud of my achievements. He is a very hospitable host too - lunch, drinks and some lovely flapjack made by his wife ! Further information about tools and processes were emailed onto me for future reference too. I am hoping to be able to go onto an further day to learn how to mount stones - all I need now are some gems!"

25 Apr 17'

Lisa Craven reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Thoroughly enjoyed the candle making workshop & afternoon tea that was bought for me by a friend for my birthday. What a fab outing , really friendly and informative. We designed some lovely creations to take home all hand crafted and decorated. Would highly recommend the course for a different day out or for a new career adventure. Well done Julie."

25 Apr 17'

Edith Pollock reviewed: Circular sock knitting machine 'Sock School'

"What a superb day! The tutor and her band of local helpers were so welcoming and the food was wonderful- home cooked biscuits, tea bread and quiches amidst the salad and baguette and fresh fruit. Such a treat! We had 4 break and tea and coffee out of China cups! This was by far the best out of the many courses I have attended. Besides these peripherals, the sock knitting machines were exquisite and working well. We had to concentrate hard under Anne's careful and expert tuition and her stalwart helper. We all produced fine socks and I love my purple and green ones. Of course, we all made some mistakes. How do you learn otherwise? But Anne and Sarah showed us how to overcome then. Would love to do it again next week!"

25 Apr 17'

Katie Murison reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"It was a great course in lovely surroundings. Sebastian was a very good and encouraging teacher. I learned so much about using tools and stone and was really pleased with what I was able to produce in just two days."

25 Apr 17'

John Rutter reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I arrived at Sebastian's rustic workshop convinced that I had no artistic ability whatsoever and left two days later with my own little "masterpiece" and a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Sebastian is wonderfully relaxed and as a result the course is too - there is no pressure, no rushing, everyone progressing at their own pace under the watchful eye of Sebastian who is ever ready to offer assistance and advice. I left on the Sunday evening not only with my own personal sculpture but with some very happy memories too, not only of the work and techniques but of Sebastian and the others on my course - we arrived as strangers and left as friends. I would heartily recommend this to anyone looking for a new challenge to fill up a spare weekend."

25 Apr 17'

Kathryn Buxton reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A really great day in lovely surroundings. Amazed that I came away with something finished and half decent too! Sebastian is a lovely, gentle teacher who lets you get on and quietly gives suggestions on what to do. Just the creative buzz is been looking for."

25 Apr 17'

Andy Newton reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A truly excellent weekend. I was given this course as a 70th birthday present, as my wife was aware I had been interested in stone carving in the past. I would not have believed I could produce so much in just 2 days - and seriously good value for money"

25 Apr 17'

Kathryn Buxton reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I spent a wonderful two days in a beautiful spot carving out a tree of life from Cotswold stone. I was amazed at what I could produce in such a short space of time and it was just the creative experience I'd been craving. Sebastian is a kind and gentle teacher, encouraging us to have a go and offering suggestions on what to do next. Can't recommend it highly enough! Ps my friends loved what I'd carved and now they want a sculpture for their gardens too... so I'm taking it up as a hobby now !"