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Richard Rodway reviewed: Make a Welsh stick chair

"Well what can I say, other than my wonderful experience with Ben has left me in awe of his knowledge and calming influence. it has been inspirational in many ways. I have a fantastic journey into the world of green woodworking with a lovely chair and so many new skills that I have been inspired to dive head long into the green woodworking world. I have tweaked my chair already and have made my own saw horse and started on a couple of projects. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Such a lovely group of people to spend a week with in a wonderful woodland. "

Trish Hall reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Absolutely loved this course. Can’t stop telling everyone about it. It’s such an exciting way to create paintings. I love abstract art but have previously failed to produce anything even vaguely decent but this was another level. Tuition, venue, resources and the coffee were all great! I’d watched lots of acrylic pouring videos on line but they all failed to tell me what to actually do, resources to use, how to mix paint for pouring etc etc. Dina showed us three different methods, all of which were really easy with her very clear instruction. Highly recommend everyone to try this course. I came away buzzing!"

Julia reviewed: maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

"As others have noted, Andrew has a relaxed approach to instruction which does not mean he is not paying attention. He seems to have mastered the art of giving guidance but never hovering, so that you feel confident to proceed with your creation but can always call on him for help. He also has a nice sense of humour but never at your expense. I felt comfortable to work at my own pace and attempt whatever I desired. Mount Pleasant Gardens make a wonderful setting - I had lunch on day one nested in a kind of jungle paradise. Day two, I was too busy carving to eat! I loved the rhythm, the total absorption, and the physicality of removing stone to make a shape. I also recommend the tea and cakes at the little cafe in the gardens which was open on the first day. If not open, try the excellent coffee at the bike place down the road."

Jenny Stewart reviewed: Crafternoons - Creative Textiles

"I highly recommend Sally and her craft courses. She provides everything needed for the course as well as lovely cake and unlimited tea/coffee etc. Even if you are a beginner like me her tutoring is excellent and you will enjoy the experience of creating something meaningful in a beautiful and relaxing setting with a chance to meet people and chat. "

Mind-ful-craft responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely feedback. 😊"

Tessa reviewed: Quilting: Quilt-in-a-Day

"A very relaxing day spent achieving more than we could have imagined possible. Good pre course info meant I had all required materials and a little time to decide pattern in advance. Course not rushed breaks for coffee and cake. Good venue easy parking and plenty of room to sew."

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments Tessa. It was a pleasure teaching you and your daughter. I hope you will enjoy more quilting in the future. Jacqueline "

Kate reviewed: Woodturning taster

"My Dad and Brother did the taster yesterday and they mentioned how much they enjoyed the workshop. Chris allowed time to run over and they appreciated it so much. They couldn’t recommend this course enough. Absolutely amazing! Thank you!"

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Brilliant Kate Both Your Dad & brother produced a great piece of work , they should be proud of what they accomplished. Really glad they enjoyed the course. Chris "

Kerry reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"My friend and I did the Raku day and it was an amazing experience - I would totally recommend it!"

Potterydayz responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to put up the review Kerry, I'm glad you both enjoyed the day. I hope to see you both again at a later date. "

Monica reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"I really enjoyed my silver clay course. Claire was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. I returned home proud of the items that I had made and full of enthusiasm for trying projects of my own at home, with the confidence to do so. Thank you Claire."

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!"

Helen Lomas reviewed: Winter Woodland beauty- natural cosmetic making from woodland plants and trees

"Thoroughly enjoyable course. Rachel is very knowledgeable and she built up our confidence so we were able to formulate our own products. We made so many different products, all carefully explained and with insights about the different ingredients. Best day I've had in ages, and looking forwards to doing more"

Vanessa reviewed: Mixed media painting - Seascapes

"Fantastic course as always with Catherine brilliant teacher, full of information and advice. Lovely group of ladies. I’d highly recommend "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your course and shall let Cathy know too. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Rosie Johnson reviewed: Raku, Saggar, Barrel, Copper Matte & Horsehair Firing Weekend Workshops 2025

"We had a truly fantastic weekend with Alison and Abi. The setting is idyllic and the course is well-paced, so it really felt like there was time and space to take in everything we were learning. As a fairly new potter, I wondered if I'd feel self-conscious about my work or level of ability, but I soon realised this wasn't an issue - I think that everyone, no matter how experienced, found they were trying new things and could be truly creative. I learnt so much and am so pleased with the pieces I took home. I'm already planning what I might make for a return booking. "

Alison and Abi Firing Workshops responded:

"Thanks Rosie for your lovely review, looking forward to seeing you again! X"

Karen Kelley reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"I booked the half day experience for myself, my partner and my two sisters. It was a great morning and we really enjoyed ourselves. Now looking forward to decorating our pottery makes 😊"

Potterydayz responded:

"Delighted you all had a good morning throwing pots. Thank you for putting up the review. Please drop me an email so that we can arrange a date for the glazing visit. "

Jane and Grace reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"What a joyful way to spend a few hours, Alice is patient and super helpful and her studio was a little haven for macrame-ing with a friendly group of crafters. Thank you for the experience! My daughter and I have since made a wall hanging- yay!! "

Derek Magee reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"A great experience. I would definitely recommend this. Been twice now. Great for a present. "

Potterydayz responded:

"A pleasure to see you here again for some throwing. Well done on your achievements. Thank you for your interest and review."

Julia Quick reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"Fantastic workshop excellent tuition Sally is a fantastic teacher really friendly lots of experience. Relaxing day making lovely glass pieces "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Sally know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Marilyn (Mandy) Dawkins reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"Very knowledgeable and friendly tutor. Great course. So pleased with my 2 finished pieces. Looking forward to collecting my pieces after firing. Stanwick Lakes is a lovely venue for courses."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Sally know. We hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Chris Appleton reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Judith was a fantastic tutor and we both thoroughly enjoyed our first ever attempt at lino printing. Although we only turned up with a few vague ideas, she helped us turn those into something amazing, in a really relaxing environment. It was a really nice mix of sharing her experience, and letting us work things out so we felt like we'd come home with something of our own. Also have to mention the attention to detail - the refreshments provided had been bought specifically to cater for an allergy and it's little things like that, which make the difference. We had a brilliant day and can't stop smiling at the prints we made!"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Chris and Cat! Loved spending the day with you both, you were so receptive to guidance and open to the sometimes unpredictable nature of printing-making. Your prints were fabulous!"

Vaughan reviewed: Introduction to Beekeeping - One Day

"Superb - educational, relaxed, and great teaching style. I'm hooked!"

Angela Robinson reviewed: Bespoke hand stitched Roman blinds - 1-2-1 workshop - Ebberston, North Yorkshire

"Jacqueline was a very good teacher, everything was clear & easy to understand. Lunch was also very nice!"

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to review Angela… it’s very much appreciated. Teaching you was a pleasure… wishing you lots of success in your upcoming projects and hope to see you again on another workshop. Kind regards Jacqueline "

Gillian Lewis reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"My husband treated me to this 1 to 1 full day course as a surprise 70th birthday present as I had previously expressed an interest in having a go at wood turning. The day was perfect with Simon's expert tuition being delivered with great patience and humour. With his help, I had a go at several techniques using a variety of tools and I managed to complete a honey drizzler and a beautiful bowl which I will treasure with great pride. My husband sat and watched and was able to take lots of photos. We were given hot drinks throughout the day and also had a fabulous lunch in Simon and Louise's farmhouse kitchen. A most memorable day in every way."

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

"Hi Gill, Thanks so much for a lovely review and so glad you both enjoyed the day. If you need any further advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. — Simon"

Celia Busby reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"This was the second glass fusion course that I've done with Sally and I can't recommend her courses highly enough. She gives simple, clear instructions and demonstrates the techniques necessary then allows you to create something yourself which is unique and beautiful. She is endlessly patient and encouraging, the perfect combination in a tutor! I will certainly be looking forward to joining many more of her classes in the future. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your feedback onto Sally. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Lisa Negus reviewed: 2 day traditional stained glass course

"I thoroughly enjoyed my two-day workshop with Bonnie, I learned so many new skills and made a really great piece of stained glass that I'll treasure for a long time to come. I can't recommend it highly enough."

The Purple Stained Glass Studio responded:

"Thank you. I had a lovely few days with you, and I'm still jealous of your panel. It was wonderful. Bonnie"

Emily reviewed: Block printing on Fabric

"Alison was amazing, so accommodating. We had a hen party of 8 with her and as the hen's bridesmaid I was in charge of organising. We met a few weeks before to discuss and plan for the day. Alison allowed me to decorate the space however I wanted. It was not an easy task with a larger group but Alison made sure each person was given equal amount of attention. I would highly recommend her course whether that be hen or no hen. I would also highly recommend the cafe down at the fishery who do amazing grazing boards! You will need to pre-book though. The setting is beautiful with lots of greenery, cows etc. I'd make sure to follow the sat nav carefully as it really is out in the sticks but once you're there you'll never want to leave!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Emily , Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you all had such a great day and it was lovely to meet you all and be involved in making Freya’s hen weekend so special . Block printing is a great choice for your celebration , suitable for all ages and the results were amazing ! Wishing you all the best for August with the big day . Best wishes Alison "

Lauren Cheetham Dutson reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Booked the glass fusion course for me and my friend and I can not recommend this course enough. Mel is AMAZING!!! Me and my friend were complete beginners to glass so didn’t know what to expect really. Mel was so patient and explained everything and you could ask her anything. I also couldn’t believe how many items we got to make, so fantastic value for money (tea and cake as well 😍) Already looking at other courses to take part in!! Thank you so much! "

Mike and Sam Adams reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"We had a great time on the Raku course. Richard made us very welcome and was excellent at explaining each of the processes we were trying, and always happy to take any questions. Having such an approachable and knowledgeable tutor made the whole day enjoyable - even if we never knew what was going to happen with our pots! We both had a great experience and would thoroughly recommend the course."

Potterydayz responded:

"It was a pleasure to see you both and I am delighted you enjoyed the course. thank you for the review and I hope to see you both again some time soon."