Latest reviews

Richard Plane reviewed: Water Colour for All

"A most engaging teacher introducing us to the delights of watercolours. Encouraging + reaffirming in a relaxed manner. I will definitely continue. Richard QVictoria June 2023"

Roy Edwards reviewed: Water Colour for All

"Purnima's Classes are fun & informative. I have been looking for a teacher who introduces the basic building blocks for watercolouring and have finally found that teacher in Purnima. The relaxed atmosphere and Purnima's encouraging teaching style make for a very good experience that will help me on my future journey. Thank you Roy - Queen Victoria 2023 "

Teresa Wright reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Ann was a lovely, patient teacher. I have often found crochet virtually impossible to do, but I was able to make some good progress with Ann. My friend and I really enjoyed the lesson! I’ll definitely book another one again. "

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Teresa for this review. It was a pleasure to teach you both and interesting to hear of your experience in a group tuition for crochet I'm glad you both enjoyed the session and can say you both made good progress. Kind regards Ann"

Claire reviewed: Pole Lathing Taster Day

"Loved it. Great people and a great experience "

Sarah reviewed: Crochet Worshop - All levels at Tandem Crafts, Stourbridge

"Both Anne and Catherine are lovely and very welcoming! My daughter really enjoyed having her 1 on 1 lesson crocheting with Anne. She came away really happy with the new skills she had learnt. "

Tandem Crafts responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. We love to hear how much clients enjoy their times with us"

Terri reviewed: Introduction to calligraphy

"Such an excellent day learning calligraphy, the pace was just right taking us through the basics with enough space to experiment. Thank you!"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Terri. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We really do appreciate it, and are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your introduction to calligraphy with Panna. We do love to give everyone the chance to explore their creativity! We hope you keep up the practice at home with the pack Panna gave you. And hope to welcome you back one day. With best wishes, Lynn "

Sarah H reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"Booked for a birthday treat. Loved how friendly and supportive the environment was. We were all total beginners but Tim made it all look easy and was an excellent tutor. Plenty of food and drink. We all left with a handmade poker to demonstrate our new skills!"

Jo Sullivan reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Hi Trudi Is it still OK Carl comes I. September please? Thanks Jo"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"That will be fine, no problem Trudi "

Angela reviewed: Rag Macrame & Woven Wall-hanging Workshop with Clare @ Ragtag Arts

"A very enjoyable afternoon making a macrame wall hanging. Emily was patience personified teaching the knots and it was great fun to be given free rein to root through the shelves for interesting materials to work with. I was very pleased with the piece I ended up with and it’s now hanging on my wall at home. "

Julie Winn reviewed: Woodwork Beginners workshop

"I had such an amazing day - Sue is an excellent teacher, she is very patient and gives clear instructions. I learnt a lot of new skills which I will take home and continue to use and develop. The workshop is in a fabulous country setting and the other members of the group were great company. I was really proud of the planter I made - thank you Sue!"

Tuffett responded:

"Thank you Julie. So glad you enjoyed your day and really picked up the skills very quickly. Hope to see you soon for your next project. Kind regards, Sue "

AT reviewed: Fused Glass Free Standing Wave

"Super morning and look forward to doing more courses with Jo."

Mark Leeming reviewed: 1hr Potter's Wheel Heskin, Chorley

"Amazing 1 hour experience! Sharon was a great tutor, really down to earth, informative and made the whole class feel at ease! I will def be back for another go on the wheel! "

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thanks mark, loved having you in the studio with us. Told you it was addictive! sharon x"

Mary Kiely reviewed: Half day on the Pottery wheel

"Thoroughly enjoyed my half day pottery wheel class with Rachel, who was both very skilful at demonstrating and helpful when things went awry, as they did for all of us at some point! I was surprised just how physical it all was, particularly in the early stages of 'middling' the clay. It was very pleasing to work with something organic and produce two handsome and useful (I hope!) pieces. There was time to munch a banana at half time, and thank you so much for the Himalayan poppy seedheads! I would love to return for another session."

RACHEL BYASS CERAMICS responded:

"thank you for coming do dry out the poppys and throw on the garden in spring x"

V and C. reviewed: Stained Glass Sun Catchers. (Foil Method) One day class. Beginners and intermediate welcome.

"We had sooooo much fun doing this course. Clare was great - very patient, encouraging and she was able to teach a group of mixed abilities with ease, attending to each individual. The course is really practical and hands on. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back. "

Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thank you for your review. I’m delighted you enjoyed yourselves and you really were creative with your designs. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Clare "

Julie reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"Interesting session with insightful instruction- lots of scope to learn and experiment!"

Nadine Mahoney responded:

"Thanks for your kind words Julie."

Alison Bravington reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"A wonderful day - a really good balance of practicalities and inspiration. Liz's studio is a space full of creativity, lined with tiny sculptures and beautiful prints, with a calming garden as a backdrop through the windows. I had never attempted linocut before - the teaching was just right, came away feeling empowered rather than overwhelmed, with lots of good advice on getting started fairly cheaply."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Alison, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me about your workshop - I have a big smile on my face. It was a really great day, with such a positive buzz in the studio. Everyone worked so well together and when you left, it was lovely to see you all chatting whilst walking down the lane 4 abreast. For a first time cutter and printer you created a beautiful, carefully cut design and quickly understood how to print with accuracy. I think it’s the start of something very special for you. Happy printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Annie reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"A really fabulous day, spent with a great teacher in her beautiful, tranquil surroundings, experimenting and learning something new and what’s more, I’m inspired to try to make some more. What could be better! Many thanks Di. I’d recommend to anyone. "

Art on the Edge responded:

"Thanks Annie. I very much enjoyed our day together. You are a natural crafter. Di"

Ashley Berrow reviewed: 1 to 1 Bladesmithing or Blacksmithing

"Bladesmithing with Iain Jones This experience was bought for my 70th birthday present by my wife and daughter, it turned out to be a brilliant present. Iain is a great tutor who has a wealth of experience and knowledge, his way of instruction and step by step guidance made the whole experience so easy. By the end of the day I had created a beautiful Celtic knife and an antiqued style wall hook, a truly memorable day. Many thanks to Iain."

Jayne & Gary reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop

"I booked this as a birthday present for my boyfriend & he was thrilled. We’d talked about trying something “crafty” as we’re not naturally like that! We had a fantastic time with Louise who is very patient & motivating. She explains and show you first off and then is there to support you and point out how to get better results through the workshop. We found it fun and totally absorbing, even sad when we’d ran out of clay which wasn’t what we expected. Definitely give it a go, we never thought we’d get 3 each to fire & glaze but we did. Some are a bit wonky but it’s lovely to think we will have made them. Can’t wait to pick them up !"

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

"It was lovely to meet you guys and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your birthday throwing workshop :-). You picked up the throwing processes really quickly and should feel very proud of the pieces you made! I prefer a "wonky" pot any day :-). Thanks for the lovely review! "

Victoria reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely fantastic day! We would thoroughly recommend anyone give this a try. We attended with absolutely no prior knowledge and had an absolute blast! Adrian and Andy were fantastic tutors and Debbie’s lunch was amazing. We will definitely be back(once my hands have recovered)!"

Adam Harries reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Really enjoyable and satisfying pottery throwing course with Geoff. We both new to it, but Geoff's excellent tuition, were able to make a couple of pots each of different shapes and are looking forward to coming back to glaze them too. Geoff is very good at demonstrating, explaining, encouraging and coaching you through the process. Thanks. Adam & Melani "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Really pleased you enjoyed the session. Hope to see you again soon. "

Tony Piff reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"Well that was fun!! Aided by Arian who is a very enthusiastic, patient teacher, who makes a good soup (cooked on the forge naturally), I was able to produce some authentic hand made pieces. My ‘day’ was bought as a 70th birthday present & it was a really enjoyable experience. Thanks Arian for a really good day. "

Lucy whitehead reviewed: Introduction to glass painting (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"A very absorbing and enjoyable day. Highly recommended. Martin explains all of the basics and techniques needed to create your own work using either provided templates or designs of your own choice. Suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Megan reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"Me and my mum had a fantastic afternoon needle felting for her birthday. Yvonne was very accommodating with the course arrangements and made us feel at home. We both thoroughly enjoyed the course and were very pleased to come away with our woodland animals. It has insipred us to do more in the future! A very big thank you Yvonne :-)"

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Thank you so much for your review, I am so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and are inspired to continue with your needle felting. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your birthday, best wishes Yvonne. "

Liz Austin reviewed: Beginner Watercolour Retreat Day Staffordshire - archive

"A very good course.I have learnt more techniques when using watercolours. The course has given me more confidence to keep painting and not to give up. Excellent teaching that was designed to meet my needs. "