Latest reviews

24 Nov 16'

Lisa Kettering reviewed: Bespoke Interlined Curtains

"Have attended both these workshops to make Roman blinds and interlined curtains. You are taught to make them to a very high standard. I'm really pleased with what I learnt and what I have made since I did the course."

24 Nov 16'

Mandy street reviewed: Fused Glass Workshops for beginners & experienced

"Amazing! Amazing! I had so many friends interested in this craft that i had to hire a hall! Great evening, Ali is fantastic, a fab teacher and very patient. A fantastic craft, cant wait to do it again in the summer! Xx"

24 Nov 16'

Sally Milton-Thompson reviewed: PickOne weekend weaving course

"A great weekend learning new skills. Thank you James!"

23 Nov 16'

Elke Mauerhoff-Brandt reviewed: Pottery summer courses

"Wide range of skills was taught, you get a lot of knowledge by the experienced potters who work in the Leach tradition. I appreciated the different kilns including raku, the good feeling for perfect design and the respect for nature in all their work. Both Douglas and Jennie are great teachers, you get good benefit from their courses. And don't forget the good atmosphere and the delicious home made meals!"

23 Nov 16'

Claire reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Stained Glass Stars for Christmas

"A fantastic day. This was a birthday present and was a wonderful way to spend the day. Brian and Julie looked after us throughout and Carol was a great teacher. I will definitely be booking more courses at the butterfly studio. Thank you."

23 Nov 16'

Christine 21st November 2016 ( Essex ) reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Lovely drive to the Butterfly Studio, warm comfortable venue refreshments am and pm and a delicious lunch even a choice of desserts.! Spent the day making a Christmas wreath and swag. Excellent demonstration and help throughout the workshop by Deb Hart. Can't wait to display my handmade Christmas wreath and swag. Really enjoyable day. Thank you Brian and Julie perfect hospitality."

23 Nov 16'

Liz Souter reviewed: Sewing for Beginners a 10 week course at New Brewery Arts - Gloucestershire

"Martha is a very encouraging and patient teacher who welcomes individual thoughts and ideas. As well as learning a new skill, the course has also been great fun!"

23 Nov 16'

Jacqui Fix reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Very enjoyable day. Made Christmas wreath and swag lovely. You kept us fed and watered to an excellent standard Thank you very much."

23 Nov 16'

Catriona Waters reviewed: Learn To Crochet On The Norfolk/Cambs Border

"Sue is an excellent teacher of Crochet, and produces her own informative booklets to take you through whatever stage you are tackling from the very basics such as double crochet, working in the round, then in squares, right through to the intricacies of Tunisian Crochet, until you reach the heights of making beautiful stuffed animals with looped crochet for fur etc. Sue has a great sense of humour and not only will you learn heaps, her anecdotes are wonderful, often funny, and you feel like you have had the most fantastic day; you achieve loads, and have fun doing it. What more could you ask?5 x *"

23 Nov 16'

Catriona Waters reviewed: Learn To Kumihimo (Japanese Braiding) On The Norfolk/Cambs Border

"Sue and Debz are experts at Kumuhino, and under their aegis, I learnt first to do different braids using different yarns, and then we started to use beads as well. The results were some stunning pieces of jewellery which I was SO thrilled to have made. Sue has loads of patience, and even if you forget the direction that you are heading or lose track of a bead, she will help you to back track, explaining where the slip came so you know how NOT to repeat it.I have thoroughly enjoyed learning at Primrose crafts. 5/5"

23 Nov 16'

NICOLA HARGREAVES reviewed: Sewing for Beginners a 10 week course at New Brewery Arts - Gloucestershire

"An excellent course"

23 Nov 16'

Jackie Jones reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Stained Glass Stars for Christmas

"I had a lovely day making copper foiled glass stars. It was so absorbing and a lot of fun and I am very proud of my stars. Carol has years of experience and guided us through the processes step by step. We had plenty of time to practice glass cutting before going onto the real thing, and I never thought that soldering could be so much fun! Carol gave us individual attention and was always there to lend a hand when needed. The food, as always, was just delicious. Brian and Julie make you feel so welcome. I had a great day, thank you."

23 Nov 16'

Joy Skipper reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"What a fun way to spend a weekend - I learnt so much, along like-minded people, and James and Alison taught in such a fun, relaxed way - I would highly recommend this course."

22 Nov 16'

Aaron Mahiban reviewed: Beginners 10 week woodworking course NO LONGER RUNNING

"Ciaran's class is both fun and very helpful to improve woodworking skills. Though I took the beginners class, it felt as though I was learning fairly advanced techniques. The final product we produced also looks great thanks to Ciaran's instruction. I highly recommend the 10 week course to anyone insterested in improving their skills. Worst case is you will be in good company for a few hours every week! Thank you so much Ciaran, I had a blast learning from you; it was worth coming all the way from Canada for the course ;)"

22 Nov 16'

Michael Simpson reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Excellent day out. Well worth the money. Teaching is on point and the things he helps you make you will not b disappointed with them."

22 Nov 16'

Michael White reviewed: Five day woodwork course - wood

"I have always loved wood but never had the chance do do any workworking at school so here I was, recently retired, with the opportunity to go all the way to The Lakes to go back to being a 15 year old again on a course called "Tools & Things". This was drive that was really worth it. Richard and Mark do not hang about with introductory lectures - you get straight into it. I was making a step stool and started measuring up when it dawned on me that I just had a pile of wood and how on earth was it all going to go together! Richard and Mark took me through it step by step by showing me how to do a particular task and then saying over to you. I made a point of trying out all the different joints by hand and now have a much better appreciation of what is involved in this wonderful world of wood. Thanks Richard and Mark and I cannot recommend the course highly enough."

22 Nov 16'

Liv reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Course for Beginners

"This course was recommended to me and was outstanding. Everything was individualised and supported (when needed) throughout. Many thanks to Dan and Deb"

22 Nov 16'

Andrea Sharp reviewed: Festival Flags and Banners using reverse appliqué

"A great day course with amazing results. My daughter and I are very proud of the flag we made and we learnt loads of new skills during the day. Lovely lunch too!"

21 Nov 16'

Hayley reviewed: Learn To Knit On The Norfolk/Cambs Border

"We had an excellent three hours with the ladies at Primrose Craft School. They were extremely patient and talented ladies. I was able to come away confident that I could crochet some simple patterns on my own. Thank you for an excellent start into the world of crochet!"

21 Nov 16'

Carole Harker reviewed: Mosaic making class

"My friend and I joined Dawn for one of her mosaic courses recently and had a fabulous time. Dawn is very easy going and put us at ease straight away. She took us through the course step by step and during the breaks offered us homemade delights, homemade soup, bread and the most delicious cake!! We stayed over in her guest house, which was lovely and spotlessly clean. Had a wonderful breakfast and finished off our mosaics. I would recommend this course to anyone, even if they don't think theyrw very 'crafty', well worth the money and a great Christmas gift idea. Thank you Dawn, we will be back!"

21 Nov 16'

Keith reviewed: Blacksmith Masterclass at the Shakespeare Pub

"Great afternoon! Really enjoyed the professional and safe way the hour was conducted. Would happily do this again. And the bottle opener opened bottles perfectly! Cheers"

21 Nov 16'

Gaynor reviewed: Take raw fleece to finished fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"What an inspiring weekend. Didn't think I would get it but by Sunday morning I was happily spinning. Great to go through the whole process from start to yarn. I can't wait to get going myself now."

21 Nov 16'

Bobbie Walden reviewed: Stained Glass Copper Foil in New Romney, Kent

"Very enjoyable course. Well taught. Pleased with the results. Want to do more. Filled in a comprehensive assessment sheet at end of course so why is this necessary?"

21 Nov 16'

Phil Millichap reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Went to build skills not a stool or low table and was not disappointed. Wood is lovely tactile material to work with given the right tools and skills. The course provides excellent opportunity to learn some of those skills and understand and use many of the tools, while many require a "knack" Peter and J provided right input at the right time! The course is hopefully a beginning, at least have ordered some of the tools!! Highly recommended."

21 Nov 16'

Aimee Kirkham reviewed: Amazing encaustic art day course

"I have just booked onto my forth workshop with Phil, which should be a testament itself to how truly amazing he is as a tutor and how enjoyable he makes wax encaustic art! Phil took me through the basics in the first couple of sessions, enabling me to create a beautiful landscape image and then we went through some experimental techniques with a heat gun, which is so much fun. He is ever so patient, explains things excellently (through demonstration and verbally) and has great wit, which makes him very easy company and his own encaustic art is unbelievable - he has a real talent. If you're anything like me, you won't just want the one session, it's such an addictive art form that I'll be continuing my sessions with Phil for as long as the bank balance allows! I 100% recommend this course for anyone who wants to try a art form that's a bit different and likes experimenting."