Latest reviews

Jean Algar reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Had a superb day on Friday 29th Nov with Jo Garden making a cheeky hare. Jo is a great tutor and a lovely host. So informative, learnt so much. Thoroughly enjoyable day. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Very cheeky hare Jean! So glad you enjoyed the day, Jo xx"

Sophie Jago reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience Day - Introduction

" I had the most incredible experience on this blacksmithing course, which was given to me as a birthday present. Giles is a fantastic teacher, breaking down the process with patience and enthusiasm, making it approachable for a complete beginner like me. Under his guidance I was able to make a beautiful flower ornament which I absolutely love. The setting of the forge itself was beautiful, out in the countryside with a lovely cafe opposite. Enso, the forge dog, added an extra layer of charm to the experience. His friendliness made the day even more special. I can’t recommend this course enough. Whether you're a novice or already have some experience, Giles’ passion and skill make it an absolute joy. Thank you so much, Giles, for sharing your knowledge and creating such a memorable day. And thank you, Enso, for being the best forge companion!"

Giles W Clarke responded:

"Hi Sophie, Thankyou for your kind review, it was a pleasure to have you at the forge! It’s always lovely to see someone take some newly learnt skills and apply them to their own design! Thanks again, Giles "

John Scudamore reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Great beginners mig welding course, Tony is very patient and very good at sharing his knowledge, 1-2-1 informal tuition makes for a good learning experience , I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommended it to anyone who is thinking of taking up mig welding if you have little or no experience. Thank you Tony for a great day John."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks John for your kind review. Let me know when you have acquired some welding equipment and if you need any advice on setting it up, please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

Chris Atherton reviewed: Introduction to MIG welding and metal fabrication with Conan Sturdy, Artist Blacksmith

"Conan was a really lovely guy who gets you welding within 10 mins of being there. Its a very hands on experience and very informative. He's also very generous with materials so you will definitely leave feeling you got your money's worth. "

Nicole reviewed: Make a Portrait in Mosaic Course

"Recently completed (with my mum) a 5 session mosaics course with Debra. Both of us loved it. Debra catered to both our levels of experience. She is incredibly patient with huge amounts of creativity. Great fun and learning."

Mill Hill Art Way responded:

"Thanks Nicole - Im glad that you and your Mum were able to learn some new skills and discover the joy of having creative time together."

Dawn reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"I had another amazing day with Georgie creating another bag with some subtle changes to the pattern. The finished result is my best bag so far. I can't wait to book another one! Thank you Georgie. x"

Bo reviewed: Personalised Bookbinding Press / Flower Press

"Oh my goodness! What a beautiful package - the book press is fabulous and the logo looks wonderful but all the little extras and the lovely way it was all presented - just made my day to receive it all packaged with such care. Thank you so much ❤️"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so so much for the lovely review. So kind of you. Thanks for being such a lovely buyer. Happy crafting. All the very best. Rach "

Max and AK reviewed: Introduction to Linocut Bespoke workshop for two people

"We had the most amazing all day workshop experience with Gerry! Gerry is a fantastic teacher and catered to our individual art approaches. We had so much fun and plenty of time to explore lots of the different options of cutting and printing. We have done a few art workshops in the past and this was by far the best one we ever attended. Thank you so much, Gerry, for the amazing day! "

Gerry Coles Prints responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I know you had a good time at the workshop, Great to see such wonderful prints made too, Best wishes Gerry"

gwyneth surey reviewed: Monthly Pottery Classes

"Although my husband and I arrived over 20 minutes late due to traffic issues we were welcomed by Louise and the group. Most members were in the process of creating a clay Christmas tree. My husband. Bob & I were given instructions by Louise on what to do and off we went! I think I enjoyed the processes a little more than Bob but we both managed to complete our unique versions of a Festive tree. The atmosphere was lovely and calm with a group of very friendly group of women, Bob was the only male participant! I really enjoyed my time at the beautiful setting of Sandwick Lakes, the fun was shining and the Discovery room was filled with light! Our only issue was the venue was a little too far from where we live, so sadly we will not book another course at this present time. But a Massive Thank You to Louise we delivered a wonder session "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. Sorry that you are a little too far away to join us again. We shall pass your comments onto Louise too. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Eric Boon reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"It was fab told me everything I wanted to now "

Thompsons Wood responded:

"Thank you Eric, much appreciated!"

Ailsa reviewed: Glass Fusing Fun Workshop

"Wow - I really enjoyed this course! Everything was clearly explained but not laboured and I felt well supported, throughout. The workshop was well clean and well organised, with equipment and materials readily available. My pieces were available within a few days and communication was excellent. Penny is an excellent tutor and I would highly recommend this course. "

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you Ailsa for your kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop and your finished pieces. I’m sure your sons will love their gifts. "

Tommy reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"A fantastic course, which was definitely worth the money. Lots of hospitality shown and skills learned, would recommend 👍 "

Bill Samuel reviewed: Beautiful Bookbinding

"Excellent course, well structured and run. I learnt a lot and had an enjoyable day. "

Amy Mason reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Brilliant day with a lovely piece to take home at the end of it"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Amy and it was so great to meet you and your lovely family! Have a wonderful Xmas and hope to see you all again sometime in the near future! Best wishes, Gill x"

James H reviewed: 2 Day Woodturning Course for Beginners

"An excellent course run by Mick, who was passionate about sharing knowledge and ensuring we enjoyed ourselves. 2 projects completed each day with the opportunity to try a number of different tools and skills. Thoroughly enjoyable 2 days and hugely recommended."

Cheshire Woodturning and Workshop Training Limited responded:

"Hi James Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course. You worked really hard, even managing to overcome a bowl blank that decided to split, and ended up with some beautiful finished projects!"

Tom and Lizzie reviewed: Stained Glass course

"Absolutely brilliant. Loved it. Keith is an excellent teacher, a natural, knows exactly when to help or let us plod on. Really enjoyed the day, love the pieces we made. If you're thinking of giving this a go, definitely do it! A big thumbs up from me, and a wonky one from Lizzie 😉"

Antique and Period Glassworks responded:

"Thanks Tom and Lizzie, it was a fun day 👍😂"

Anne Hegarty reviewed: Fused glass Christmas decorations (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Brilliant course and excellent tuition and guidance from Martin throughout the day, totally absorbing and enjoyable and great to finish the day having completed a good collection of Christmas tree decorations "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"I'm really glad you enjoyed the workshop, I hope to see you again,"

Tom S reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"A fantastic experience from start to finish. Day was full of learning and laughter and was so impressed with what I was able to make during the day. Would recommend to anyone. Looking forward to doing one of the other courses at Blended Monkey"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Tom, I had a great day too - so glad you enjoyed it. Hope you got the notes okay and look forward to seeing you again soon. -- Simon"

John Cranston reviewed: Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

"I had a great day with Jake yesterday. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and made me very welcome. I'm a total novice with power tools but was keen to get some experience. He didn't disappoint. He showed me how to use his impressive kit, safely and with plenty of guidance. I can highly recommend Jake."

Nicola reviewed: Fused glass day course - beginners/intermediate

"We booked a class for 3 as a combined birthday gift. Great tuition and support throughout the day. We all really enjoyed our day!"

Margaret Everley reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Just finished yet another inspiring term. Able to work on my project and benefit from Kate's help when necessary, she always has excellent suggestions to help when things seem stuck. Good to be able to interact with the others in the session- get ideas and encouragement. I am looking forward to the nest term and a new project."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, we're looking forward to seeing you again next term."

Margaret Everley reviewed: Fused glass Christmas decorations (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Another wonderful day, this was not my first visit to Martin'sChristmas fused glass workshop but the atmosphere, materials, fellow attendees and Martin's help all made for a new experience. I was able to develop some ideas and new ways of approaching things, a really relaxing, satisfying day."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Lewis Everett reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had a days training with Tony brilliant teacher to learn the basics, very relaxed and allowed me to progress at my own pace throughout the day and got me my first welding job. 🥳"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Lewis for the review. I am happy for you getting your first welding job . You will gain more experience on the job and that will help you when applying for other jobs in the future. Regards Tony"

Debs Frost reviewed: 1hr Potter's Wheel Heskin, Chorley

"As complete novices, we really didn’t know what to expect from our one-hour course, let alone whether we’d have anything resembling a pot at the end of it! From the minute we arrived everyone was so warm and welcoming and set us at ease. We had so much fun! A step by step personal tutorial, with lots of help and guidance along the way, and there was our first pot 😀. Remembering what we’d been taught, we got to make a second pot on our own, but with help never far away when we needed it. Our pots won’t win any awards but we had so much fun, learned so much, and are so proud of them - can’t wait to go back for our glazing lesson once they’ve been fired. We can’t recommend The Crafty Potter highly enough, and will definitely be booking in on more classes! "

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. you did awesome ! see you soon Sharon xx"

Sharon reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our workshop with Elaine yesterday and we had a brilliant day. She was friendly, informative and so patient with us during our first ever experience of stained glass using the copper foil technique. We were delighted with our end products and can’t wait to make more. I would 100% recommend Elaine’s workshop."

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Hi Sharon Thank you for leaving a review. I am really pleased that you both enjoyed your first stained glass workshop. I look forward to maybe seeing you again. With Best Wishes Elaine"