Latest reviews

Dani reviewed: Make your own pleated lampshade

"Absolutely loved this course. Jeannie is so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. I feel like I’ve come away with not only a beautiful lampshade but also a great new skill. "

Hamilton and Hodson responded:

"Thanks so much Dani! We really enjoyed hosting the course and seeing people become enthused too! I will pass on your comments to Jeannie. Hope to see you again on another course.... Nicky"

Jayne Hawdon reviewed: Sea Glass Picture Workshop

"Had such a lovely morning with Rebecca doing the sea glass pictures. This was a gift for Mother’s Day and my mum loved it too. Rebecca’s story and journey is inspiring and we loved learning all about sea glass generally and where to find it. Would thoroughly recommend this for anyone of any age 😊"

Deirdre Tahany reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A wonderful workshop with an inspirational artist. It was an awful day and we got a little lost. I rang Imogen who stood outside in the wind and rain directing us to The Old Forge. Her studio, in sharp contrast, was warm and cosy. Inspirational textile landscapes and still life compositions covered the walls. I am an indecisive ditherer which can be infuriating however Imogen remained positive and encouraging throughout. The day flew by and although my textile landscape is not finished, thanks to Imogen, I have a selection of fabrics and a clear vision. A 2 day workshop would have been wonderful! Completely forgot to mention the delicious Victoria Sandwich cake that Imogen baked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for that lovely review! The studio is always cosier in bad weather! I am really pleased you enjoyed the day and feel sure that you have the necessary skills to develop and continue your own work and to have a lot of fun hunting out fabrics in charity shops! I would love to see your finished piece- almost there but the final tweaks are always the most exciting to make. Thank you again for coming so far and making the day so enjoyable."

Michelle and Paul reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We had a fantastic day learning the basics of pottery. Marina was very patient and helpful, especially when things went a bit wonky! Would thoroughly recommend the full day course, it has inspired us and we will hopefully do another course in the future. We look forward to seeing our finished bowls in a few weeks time. Thank you Marina."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Michelle and Paul. You both did so well. The wonki one is unique 😉! All the best Marina x"

Lizzie Ward reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Hmmm! What a treat to step out of a fast-paced life and into an oasis of creative calm with Judith at her kitchen-studio. Judith welcomed me into her home as an old friend and by the end of our Lino cutting day I felt as though I'd achieved something rather beautiful and enjoyed sparky conversation with the other participants on the course. I feel equipped with new tips and skills to have a go doing more at home and would definitely love to do another course with Judith. A great way to 'escape' without having to go far. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you for contributing to such a fun and buzzy day Lizzie. Your beautiful prints, and the ideas behind them, let us all escape momentarily to another place!"

George reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"I attended Andy's course with my Dad as a joint Christmas present. We were (are?) both complete beginners, and Andy did a wonderful job of building up our understanding of wood turning from scratch. Andy takes you through the importance of sharpening your tools correctly, introduces the core techniques of spindle turning, and after lunch moves onto turning a bowl. In each section of the course he carefully explains the fundamentals of what you should be doing, and is always on hand to step in when you go off course (... often, in our case). If you want a comprehensive introduction to woodturning, this is the course for you - be ready to receive alot of information in a short space of time! Thank you Andy (and Mary and Angus) for giving us a memorable day out and proving a brilliant foundation in this skill. "

Andys woodworking responded:

"Thanks for your kind words George , you and dad we an absolute delight to teach and I’m looking forward to you coming again 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼"

Stephen S reviewed: Natural (cold process) soap making workshop with afternoon tea

"A wonderful day, with good company and a very informative course we made a lot of different soaps and even got a lesson in making packing. The lunch was very good. We will look what other courses are being run by Jools. My wife and I had a truly great time. "

Jenny Bartlett reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I really enjoyed my fused glass experience with Paul. His teaching was very clear and he was very encouraging and helpful throughout the whole of the making process. Four of us attended the session and although we all started with the same basic design template we each created something unique and individual. A really absorbing and interesting day with a beautiful end product to take away and treasure."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Jenny, thank you so much for your kind review - most kind!. I’m really pleased you and Mike enjoyed the day, I know I did! Best wishes Paul"

Mike B reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I highly recommend this one-day course. My wife and I took the workshop yesterday with 2 other people (see the 2 previous reviews), and it was extremely enjoyable. Paul was a very kind and helpful teacher, and we are very pleased with our pieces which we collected today. "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Mike, just to say a big thank you for your review, very kind and most helpful! Best wishes Paul :•)"

Debby reviewed: One day Mosaic Workshop with Ruth Wilkinson

"A lovely workshop. Ruth is an amazing mosaic artist and an excellent teacher with a warm and friendly manner. Ruth offered great advice when we were considering our designs, and help and support throughout the process as we created our very individual pieces. Ruth provided a generous variety of materials to work with and lovely refreshments throughout the day. Creative and relaxing. A day well spent! "

Fi reviewed: Basic bench skills 1 on 1 tuition in jewellery, soldering, bezel setting or tube setting of cabochon or facet, polishing.

"Great 1-to-1 with experienced jeweller. The session was detailed and touched on many different aspects of the stages of creating a piece of jewellery. Looking forward to signing up for the gem cutting course. Would 10/10 recommend "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you! It was lovely to meet you and Martin, you're welcome back anytime. Thanks for the lovely review, most appreciated. Regards, James : )"

Ian Heginbottom reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"I am hoping to retire soon and looking for a potential new hobby. I signed up for the level 1 course having never had any previous woodwork tuition. The course far exceeded my expectations and has certainly inspired me, and given me the confidence, to take up woodwork at home. My project was to make a spinning stool. Mark and J are brilliant tutors. They create a very friendly and relaxed environment, and explain and demonstrate in detail the various techniques required, both for power and hand held tools. What I particularly enjoyed was that once explained they let you get on with work, keeping an eye on your progress and stepping in to help/advise only as necessary. I honestly couldn't believe the quality of the spinning stool I produced given my lack of previous experience. In addition to the practical tutoring, Mark gave a number of interesting talks, including about the various types of wood and their respective qualities, and what to look for when buying wood. The setting is lovely with open views across fields to the Lake District hills in the near distance. All in all I thoroughly recommend this excellent course for anyone interested in learning woodwork."

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

"I have, over the years, had many workshop experiences but never one in the same league as Jo's Hare workshop. Every detail was perfect from the greeting we had on arriving to the regular drinks/chocolate offered throughout the day. The patience , artistry, and skills of Jo (and hubby Andy!) were evident on every single part of the process being meticulously explained and then shown - and she also gave "Paul Hollywood" hugs (so much nicer than a handshake!) I am so proud of my 'comical' hare which is sitting proudly in the front bay window - a truly brilliant day with great company - txu Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Sally! You deserved every Hollywood Hug given 🙌😄. You upgraded to a large hare and made a fabulous job - creating a hare scratching her ear with the other ear flopped over the top. I mentioned one of our Cockapoo dogs often has a 'flopped' ear, so you named your hare after her - Mia! Great fun. Jo xx"

Luke reviewed: Simon welding

"Myself and partner have just completed a day of artistic weilding and sculpture making with Roger which was thoroughly educational and enjoyable. Roger made us feel at home was very helpful and provided us with plenty of tips and guidance on how to use each piece of equipment as it was our first time. Highly recommended!"

Trish reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"I absolutely loved this course! Jo is an amazing tutor who is able to translate her extensive experience into practical guidance for her students. It’s harder than it looks and Jo was always on hand to lend input or a timely suggestion. Fellow attendees were a joy to share this experience with. I highly recommend this course. Jo has inspired me to further my glasswork skill set and I’m so grateful to have spent this time under her tutelage."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the course and shall share your kind words on to the tutor! Best wishes, Lauren."

Chris & Kerri reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Always great fun to try new things. Emily was relaxed and knowledgeable which enabled us to have a very enjoyable time and ended up with having an end product that we were very happy with."

The Metalsmith responded:

"So wonderful to meet you both! Thank you so much for the lovely review; I’m so pleased you had such a lovely time! "

Cheryl Gould reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"My friend bought this course for me to attend as a birthday gift. Paul is such a knowledgeable and patient tutor. My friend and two others attended the course and we all had an amazing day. I’m thrilled with my effort! I will certainly be returning. If you’re reading this you must be thinking about it - do it! It is Brilliant! "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Cheryl, a big thank you for coming on the class and your kind review!. I really enjoyed the day and then seeing the lovely results….. very satisfying :•) Hope to see you again. Best wishes Paul"

Karen Smith reviewed: Stained glass day course (Bristol)

"What a fantastic course. I loved every minute and left with a beautiful piece of stained glass."

Jacqui reviewed: Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day which was relaxed, fun as well as enlightening. Giles is incredibly gifted and more than willing to share his knowledge. I’d happily do another course sometime. "

Giles Newman responded:

"It was great to meet you on Saturday. Thank you for making it such an enjoyable workshop and for your lovely review."

Ellie reviewed: Silver Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"Sandra is a wonderful teacher and I would highly recommend the day to everyone whether you think you have any creative ability or not. Sandra explains each stage very clearly and helps you from design through to the finished piece. I was amazed that after just a few relaxed fun hours we had each made a lovely unique piece of jewellery. Thanks Sandra we had a lovely time. "

Sandra Kerns Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Ellie, it was great teaching you both and you made beautiful pieces Sandra "

Melanie reviewed: One day Bag making traditional leather workshop (tote bag / side bag)

"What an excellent day. Kingsley's knowledge and patience is amazing. So pleased with the bag I made, and the skills I’ve learnt. Would really recommend this. A great day with the added bonus of a new bag!!!"

Mark reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"This was a great afternoon spent with Dave in his workshop. As I came to this with no real previous experience, he taught a variety of techniques with different tools so that after 3 hours I was able to come away with my own spoon. I'd recommend for anyone interested in learning some new skills. Thanks Dave."

Woodwyrm responded:

"Thanks Mark, I wish you all the best with your new carving skills. If you'd like any more guidance just get in touch, cheers."

Rebecca Hardy reviewed: Embroidery for beginners

"I had a lovely time during this course. Rosemary was very knowledgeable and patient and gave me a fantastic start to my new hobby. We went at my pace and I was given extra thread to carry on at home. She made me feel more confident in my skills. I would recommend the course for anyone who is new and would like to give embroidery a try."

Elaine reviewed: Powertex Photo Album/Memory Book

"Jan was so friendly and helpful, obviously knew exactly what was needed. the afternoon went very quickly and I learned new techniques. I loved the book cover I made and can't wait to do more. I'd recommend this course to anyone."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Elaine, it was lovely to meet you and Wendy, and you both took to Powertex like ducks to water. You produced great work, and both so different. I hope to see you again in the future.xx"

Amanda Stokes-waters reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"Amazing two days spent with the wonderful Jo Walton. Excellent tuition and tailored to each persons needs. I’ll be back to do another couple of days as it was so fantastic. Thx Jo for getting me hooked on upholstery!!! "

What Jo did next responded:

"Thanks Amanda! You did really well completing 3 items - a natural! Looking forward to seeing you again... Jo"