Latest reviews

Abby reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"A huge thank-you, this course was the distraction/artist escape I so desperately needed. I leant how to Shibori properly, and loved it. I left feeling inspired by Kathryn's process, but also by her artist journey. Not only do I have ideas for lessons to teach.. but also an idea of how I myself can set up my own business. "

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you Abby. It was lovely to meet you and hear your ideas. I am delighted that you enjoyed your day and left with ideas on how to proceed with your own practice. Good luck with it all! "

Vicky Gardner reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"A hands on experience and a wonderful opportunity to try lots of different types of pottery making, with the expert assistance of Louise, who is a warm and friendly teacher. Highly recommended!"

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

"It was great fun having you guys in the ceramics studio and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your pottery session :-). You embraced both the handbuilding and the throwing techniques with creativity. Thanks for the lovely review!"

Len Dunne reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Tejal is a fantastic teacher who patiently coached me through the process of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering of what turned out to be a nice piece of stained glass. Brava, Tejal!"

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Len, appreciate your kind words 🙏"

Sue Bladon reviewed: Winter Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley

"We had a lovely afternoon creating our birds. Melanie was very friendly, relaxed and organised and guided us through the process. As complete beginners we felt confident under Melanie’s guidance and enjoyed creating something that actually looks good! The refreshments were excellent too. I’m looking forward to returning to try something else."

Tina T reviewed: Willow star kit

"Haven’t had the chance to make this yet but the kit looks great."

Craftkits responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Tina, I hope that you enjoy making your star."

Debbie James reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"Brilliant day out with the lovely Barbara. Very friendly surroundings and very informative. Would definitely go again and recommend."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Debbie 🙏. Loved your pictures and will look forward to seeing your future creations. "

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

"I attended the one day Hare sculpture workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Jo explained the process step by step and guided us through each stage, as well as keeping us supplied with tea and coffee. Small friendly group of people, lovely atmosphere, wonderful well equipped studio in a magnificent garden. I was very pleased with my completed sculpture. I had a great day and would highly recommend! I am very much looking forward to attending the mosaic workshop. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Nicki - Really glad you enjoyed the day making your medium sized hare. I hope he/she is now residing in your garden! I look forward to seeing you back in the studio for the slate mosaic workshop. Jo xx"

Jo Rea reviewed: Glass Artist's Studio Experience Day - Fusing (Open group)

"My daughter and I loved the day spent glass fusing and would recommend the course to others. We particularly enjoyed learning to cut the glass. We'll be back to do some more in the future!"

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Hi Jo, I am so glad you and Imogen enjoyed your day so much, thank you for your recommendation. Glass is going in the kiln this week, some's already done! I can't wait for you to see your results. Thank you for your kind words.. "

Dave reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"I had a great, relaxed, informative day with Scott on my recent resin course. Scott is very knowledgeable and left no questions unanswered, which will help me when using resin with my hobby of woodturning."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Dave Thanks for the great review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it useful Scott"

Carol reviewed: Glass in Concrete for Beginners

"This course was amazing on every level, Ruth is an excellent host and a great teacher, it was a fantastic way to spend a morning. I learned a new skill, and was so immersed I didn't notice the time, can't wait to go back and try another course."

KelZig responded:

"Carol, you blew my mind. While the idea is to give the attendees a great time, I really had fun too. I cannot wait to see you at a follow up course or one of the other courses. Working in small groups is so rewarding and as a single sex group it was simply amazing. Remember slower setting concrete is better!"

Catherine reviewed: Lampshade making with Grace & Favour Home, Devon

"Really good course. Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a great instructor. Highly recommend it. "

Grace & Favour Home responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to host you all! "

Rachel Walker reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"This was my second time at the course and I’m sure it won’t be the last, because I enjoyed it just as much! I went back to complete the chair I started, and i’m really pleased with the finished article. It’s so nice being right in the centre of York for a couple of days, with lovely supportive people, and Jo’s tutorage was wonderful again. The more I learn the more I want to do :-) "

Deborah Shearman reviewed: An Introduction To Making Hardened Fabric Jewellery Making

"A most enjoyable afternoon spent making Jewellery with a different twist. Hardened fabric jewellery was a totally new idea to me and I made earrings & a necklace but there was the opportunity to make a brooch or hair slides too. Diane is such a lovely person, very patient and a good teacher. I felt totally at ease the minute I met her and she oozes enthusiasm and expertise. I am very much looking forward to doing more creative things with Diane. Diane did bring along other items she had made (collage pictures and book covers) as well as examples of her hardened jewellery (absolutely gorgeous) and I hope that she plans some workshops incorporating these ideas."

Diane Taylor Textile Designer Maker responded:

"It was lovely to have your company Deborah ! Really glad you enjoyed the workshop and that you came away from it inspired ! Hope to see you again in the near future ! "

Diana Fellowes reviewed: A complete introduction to felt-making

"We found our way to Hilary through searching online for a course on felting to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. We knew nothing! We were rewarded by a truly wonderful experience. We were greeted to her beautiful Elizabethan home by Hilary and her lovely gentle dogs. No boring classroom, but superb instruction in her warm kitchen. We knew we were in the presence of a very talented teacher/artist/crafter who was so generous with her knowledge and all her materials. We came home on a high with articles made which were admired by the family, and even a bag of goodies to get us going. We are now hooked. Thank you so much Hilary."

Chelsea reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"This is really fun!I I have done a beautiful bowl and a pen, I did it extra early and having three and a half hours extra time, I asked if I could do something extra , I requested for a sword holder because my obsession with anime, especially demon slayer. I used it to hold yoriichi's sword and it looks really cool. I spray painted it as well. "

Molly Palmer reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"Denny was so patient and gave excellent advice, the course was well lead and I felt in great company! I of course have to mention the lemon drizzle, which was so good I had 2 slices! 🍋 I feel very happy with my coaster and framed piece, and will definitely be back again! "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you, Molly, for this lovely review. I’m so glad you’re happy with your creations … and loved the cake. With all the cake mentions I get I’m beginning to think I should change my name to MosaicxCakeAndMe!!!"

Lara Cartwright reviewed: One day mosaic workshop - Lincolnshire

"We had a fantastic day at Mayfly Mosaics. Caron could not have been more friendly, professional and helpful. Had a lovely day, fantastic food and was really pleased with the outcome. Can't recommend highly enough."

Mayfly Mosaics responded:

"Hi Lara Thank you for the lovely review. So glad you both enjoyed it, both your projects turned out well. Great to meet you both come back anytime Caron. 😊"

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

"I absolutely loved my day! I was very apprehensive about my total lack of skills and how i would get on. Jules is an excellent teacher, very calm and explained everything in such detail. I am still amazed at the wonderful ring I made, my daughter’s comment was that’s “AWESOME” The follow up email after the day was a very comprehensive list of tools required and also has lots of links to various websites. Thanks again Jules for the fabulous day. "

Maureen Huggins reviewed: Willow Framed Basket Making Day - Complete Beginners

"We had a great time making our baskets. Victoria was very clear and patient in her instructions and made the whole day relaxed and enjoyable."

Elisabeth Taylor reviewed: Make Your First Quilt, online course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"It was good that the course is made up of a number of short video clips, making it easy to return to different points of the process when I had got to that point and being able to repeat them for greater understanding. Instructions were clear and well illustrated. I have now completed my quilt! It doesn't bear close inspection, as I didn't line up all my squares correctly and I found it difficult doing the corners on the binding, but it looks good and I wouldn't have been able to do it without this course."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Dear Elisabeth, Congratulations on making your first quilt! Thanks so much for your review. Amanda"

Paula reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Amazing course. This was so much fun trying a new experience. Andy's knowledge and teaching were brilliant and he made the day safe and enjoyable. We will definitely be going back to do some of Andy's other courses. "

Amanda Mitchell Pickering reviewed: Regular kiln fused glass classes Thursdays AM/Fridays PM - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Really enjoyed the session, never attended one before and was made to feel very welcome. Leader very helpful and explained procedures, would certainly return."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Amanda, I will pass on your kind comments to our session leader Elaine"

Joan G reviewed: Embroidery for Beginners

"As a beginner, this course was perfect for me. It was easy to book with Craft Courses and Ann from Handmade Workshops immediately emailed me with information regarding the course and the day, travel options and parking facilities, which, as I was coming from some distance, was very helpful. There were six of us on the course and we were made very welcome on arrival. Each of us had our own packs containing everything needed to complete the embroidery, including hoops, silks, needles and very comprehensive instructions for use at home, including Utube links to help reinforce what we had learnt. The tutor, Katherine, was very friendly, skilled and enthusiastic and made us all feel at ease, whatever our experience. She not only demonstrated to us as a group but gave us individual attention as required too. Ann and Catherine from Handmade Workshops were very attentive and supplied us all with tea/coffee and delicious homemade cakes which all went to making the morning most enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this course and look forward to attending another course from the many on offer at Handmade Workshops."

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your very kind review, Joan. We're really pleased you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks Ann & Catherine Handmade Workshops"

Debra Boyce reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Extremely enjoyable day. Paul was friendly, informative and attentive, demonstrating each stage of the process as well as talking about the materials and tools involved. I felt as though I learned a lot. The pace of the day was relaxed, which allowed us to complete our pieces without hurrying. I look forward to completing another course with Paul later in the year."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Debra, thank you for your kind review, much appreciated. Hope to see you again! Best wishes Paul"

Julie Thallon reviewed: Interior design workshop in historical Norwich

"Thanks to Dawn for a really interesting, informative and fun day. We packed loads in and I’ve come away with some good ideas to help me decorate my sitting room. "

DM Interior Design responded:

"Thanks for the great review Julie. It was a pleasure having your company for the day and coming up with some solutions together. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and found it helpful. I look forward to hearing how you get on with your sitting room (and seeing some photos, if possible!) Very best wishes, Dawn"