Latest reviews

Sophie Davis reviewed: Spoon Carving at Manor Wood

"Such a fantastic course in an amazing setting. I would highly recommend."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Sophie, thanks for the review! Was lovely to have you at the course and glad you enjoyed it. Matt"

Angela reviewed: Learn to make a quilt top, table runner or placemat, with till paper scraps.

"Excellent as usual. Helpful and great at explaining techniques."

Natalie Redmond reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"My friend and I did this 1-day course yesterday and we absolutely loved it. Jason is knowledgeable, friendly, straight-talking and has excellent choice in music!!! 😜 We each made a lovely (if I do say so myself) passport holder and learnt soooo much. I was very proud of the end result and kind of want to repeat the day so I can do it better, now that I've learned more. I loved the stitching the best!!!! "

Liz Morphew reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"A lovely way to spend a Saturday. The space is inviting with lots of examples of Denni’s work to inspire you, although Denny is inspirational enough to give you a very informative introduction to working on mosaics and the endless possibilities of working this way . "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you Liz for your kind words. I do hope you carry on mosaic’ing at home and maybe come along to another workshop to learn some more. Best wishes - Denny"

Sharon Metcalfe reviewed: Needle Felt a Highland Coo Workshop

"Highland cow felting, was amazing 👏 I feel confident to take away the new skill and make a second. Every one was warm and welcoming and excellent venue. Would recommend 👌 "

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks Sharon for your review. Good luck with your felting in the future and hope to see you again soon. "

Kate Stanton reviewed: Steam-bent oak tray making workshop in Suffolk – full-day creative experience

"A really lovely couple who were helpful and supportive throughout the day. The tray looks great and it is a very useable product. "

LayerTree responded:

"Thanks so much Kate, we are so pleased to hear you are pleased with the lovely tray you made."

Ian reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Totally loved it - a great experience that gives you much greater appreciation of the craft. John is really patient and walks you through the steps while also letting you get on and do the thing. A really welcoming environment and couldn't have asked for more."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your comments onto John too. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Sandy Fry reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

"I really enjoyed this course. Marie-Paule is very talented and explained everything very well. I would thoroughly recommend it and would love to return at some point."

mppmosaic responded:

"Hi Sandy, Thank you very much for your lovely review. I will be very happy to welcome you to another workshop whenever you like, and in the meantime, I wish you much enjoyment with mosaic and other amazing crafts. Kind regards, Marie-Paule "

Tony Robinson reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"A superb course expertly led by Laura who took us through all the stages of design, glass cutting, leading, soldering and finishing. Had my own complicated design which took some fiddling around to fit - but in the end managed to produce a unique glass panel - cant wait til I can see the sun shining through it! A great way to spend a weekend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Tony, the faffing was worth it! Leading up is a fiddly business even for me. I hope the finished panel sails with you wherever you go. Your perseverance paid off. All the best, and you're welcome any time. "

Laura reviewed: SAORI weaving taster session

"What a lovely way to spend a morning! Amanda was a great teacher. My partner, Peter, and I learnt so much in our two hour session and came away with interesting pieces of cloth. I plan to turn into book covers. I hope to come back with my daughter for a full day course."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review. I am delighted you both enjoyed the Taster session and look forward to seeing you again and meeting your daughter. I will be very interested to see the book covers you create from your beautiful woven cloth!"

Susan reviewed: One day silver jewellery designing and making workshop

"I had a fantastic time with Bridget. So much was learnt in one session, and I came away with a beautiful one of a kind ring. A perfect day, made very comfortable by the very friendly Bridget. Truly recommended."

Bridget Bradshaw Designs responded:

"Thankyou so much Susan. Your kind words mean alot. Kind regards Bridget "

Jane reviewed: Worsted, Woollen & Longdraw Spinning

"I had a great day on this course, learning new things and improving others. It was great to chat about different approaches to preparing the fleece and spinning and trying different types of wool. Cathy was very friendly and helpful. "

Lazykate Textiles responded:

"Thanks Jane, it was great spending the day with you. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it"

Malcolm Burgess reviewed: Make your own Hiking Staff, Walking Stick or Foraging Crook

"A very enjoyable day, fortunately without heavy rain. The skills were taught well in a friendly atmosphere. A wider choice of trees would have been nice but everyone seemed to appreciate what they made."

Natural Pathways Bushcraft responded:

"Thank you Malcolm, It was lovely to meet you and glad you enjoyed the day. It was a shame that the wider range of trees/ wood to choose from had been fenced off, this was for safety reasons as there was a risk of falling dead wood with all the wind we have had. Hope you enjoy using your Staff. best wishes Hannah"

Alice :) reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Laura was a wonderful teacher, very genuine and passionate about her work. We had a great laugh. Only 2 of us on the course so we got a lot of supervision which is often needed as it’s a lot harder than you’d expect!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Alice! You forgot to say how gorgeous your flower turned out, and your colour choices were great. Yes, it's a process intensive course, and you never wavered from getting from one stage to another. It was lovely to work with you both, and a pleasure to be your tutor. "

Tracey Stevenson reviewed: One Day Small Leather Goods Workshop

"Fantastic class with expert tuition, help and guidance! Nothing was too much trouble! Totally enjoyable day and highly recommend! Hope to book the day bag making class as soon as schedules allow x"

Kate Thomasson reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"What a fantastic day. Met some lovely people and have learnt so much. Thank so much 🙃"

Steve G reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Fantastic way to spend a Saturday morning. It was great to have a try at something that was made to look so easy. It wasn't, but with the expert knowledge and guidance on hand I came away with renewed respect for skilled craftsman and something to proudly display on the mantle piece....Priceless.."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us Steve. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. It was lovely to meet you. Regards Steve & Angie "

Jonny reviewed: Three days traditional wood carving

"Seb was a good tutor and in my view got the balance right between allowing me to get on with carving and being available to offer advice/guidance and encouragement when needed. He has a nice easy manner and I appreciated his hospitality by being regularly offered drinks and biscuits. He clearly knows his craft well and I came away inspired to do more carving in the future. I recommend anyone who's thinking of trying woodcarving or developing their skills to go on one of his courses."

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Jonny. It was a pleasure to work with you. You did really well and I'm glad you enjoyed. Take care and keep carving. Seb"

Belinda Collingwood reviewed: Mixed Media Painting - Snowy Landscapes

"Such a lovely morning and amazing pictures under Cathy’s guidance and encouragement- we’ll be back! "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a lovely review. We shall let Cathy know you enjoyed the workshop and we do hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Elinor reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"I had a lovely morning with Ali Soper, making my mosaic heart. Ali is very easy to get on with and I didn't feel under pressure to get things right (or not get anything wrong!). Her summerhouse is a relaxing place and the atmosphere was positive and peaceful. I learned how to cut tiles, design my shapes and glue everything in place. I am really pleased with the final result, especially as I was a total beginner."

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoyed your company as well. Thank you for supporting my small enterprise, and I hope to maybe see you again one day. 👍"

Andrew reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"Fantastic day, we'll be returning for another experience soon. Jules is a fab instructor, friendly and patient. Can't recommend enough."

J Clark reviewed: Archive, DO NOT LIST

"Great experience day. Christmas gift for my son and went with him and what a great day we both had. Alex is a great host and excellent instructor. Friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and keen to share his passion and skills. Awesome! We'll be back again, suspect for the axe making. "

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you James!"

Penny reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"Denny's one day beginners' mosaic course was a really valuable experience. Denny herself was very welcoming, helpful and encouraging. Cutting tiles is tricky so don't be over-ambitious as practising this single skill is very useful. Denny generously offers the use of a wide variety of mosaic material, doesn't impose ideas but gently guides. It was, for me, an ideal day for a complete novice. "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you Penny - your comments are much appreciated. It’s very gratifying to know the day was ideal for a beginner. Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes - Denny. "

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

"I thought I wasn't going to get to this course, but the snow receded enough and I reached Liz's studio in steady drizzle - though not enough to hide the stunning view! I had done a little linocut before, but not for years, so this was a gentle and rewarding re-connection. There was a good mix of explanation and hands-on, with a range of tools and materials; it was also very relaxing, focusing on the design, trying to imagine how it would appear in print, concentrating and creating. A good feeling. I could have carried on cutting for hours, but Liz very rightly marshalled (nicely but firmly!) us into the print room, where we produced our prints using very simple equipment, but wonderfully! I came away with a variety of prints in different colours, plus a block I can can develop with more detail at home, where I am even now planning some greetings cards... A really good day. Also, ample tea and biscuits. Thank you, Liz!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Ann, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. It was great to meet and work with you. Lino cutting and printing are such satisfying and interesting processes, that will keep you engaged, interested and inspired for some time. There’s so much to learn, even when you feel pretty confident with what you are doing, there’s always something new to try out. Happy cutting and printing. Liz Wellby "

Paul reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"We had a fantastic day. Both Vic’s were absolutely fantastic and very knowledgeable. We learnt so much and were given help when needed but also given the chance to go at it alone learning by our mistakes. A very wide range of glass to choose from too. Lunch was very tasty. We would highly recommend and will definitely be going back again. We love the pieces we made "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Paul, thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated. It was good to see the progress made and even better that the pieces were personal to you. I trust you enjoyed your time in the area and it would be good to see you again! All the best Vicky"