Latest reviews

Megan reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Tilford, Surrey

"Highly recommend this - it was a really fun day! The metalwork itself was challenging enough to make it very satisfying, and Neil was encouraging and patient. It is quite physical, so be prepared for lots of hammering - very therapeutic! I learnt tonnes and would love to do more of this. The Museum of Water and Steam is great too - well worth a visit."

Hot Metal Works responded:

"Hi Megan, thanks for coming, I really appreciate you making the time. Hammering, who'd have thought.. :-) The Museum is great, a very well kept secret."

Tracy Drinkwater reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"Absolutely loved my pottery course. Learnt so much and Louise was a fantastic teacher. If you have never tried pottery before I definitely recommend Blended Monkey. I'm Looking forward to more courses in the future. Thank you for a great morning "

Fiona reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"A great day with Jonathan beginning with the copper wire to gain confidence and then moving onto our main pieces of silver work. There was also the option to pay extra for a more substantial piece of jewellery. Within the course price the was the option of stacking rings, a bangle, pendant or earrings. My group were all very happy with our final pieces. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Fiona. Lovely to meet you both. Well done with your silver jewellery making and thank you for your very kind words. Jonathan"

Katie Timson reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day I spent with Ed in his studio. He was instantly warm and welcoming and with a lot of care and patience, managed to find a mould-making solution to a problem that I’d thought for several years may be unsolvable. I was able to take plenty of notes, photos and videos of various parts of the mould-making process to help me make a more moulds at home and there were lots of tips along the way. Ed is a lovely teacher and I’d highly recommend him for mould-making tuition and expertise. I only wish I’d got in touch sooner! "

Kitty lockett reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"I really enjoyed this 1 to 1 learning experience. Ann was very patient with me and took me through the steps I needed to start knitting. Plus the venue is lovely. I recommend this course to anyone "

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Kitty for your review. I am glad you enjoyed the experience and hope you continue with your new skill. It was a pleasure to teach you. Kind regards Ann"

Sarah reviewed: Felt Slippers

"Fun day with felt. Well thought out designs options and feedback from the tutor. Appreciated the copy of written out instructions to take home along with links for materials "

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Great to hear you enjoyed the workshop and found the notes useful. Enjoy wearing your slippers!"

kemal reviewed: Introduction to Furniture Restoration - Cambridgeshire

"I am a total newbie but Bill was so kind, sincere, and expert in his area that I felt I had the best chance to learn from someone who has that experience and is extremely helpful. I strongly advise this course! "

Lauren reviewed: A Creative Day Workshop (max 6 people for one price) - discovering or recovering creativity for work, home and life. Art in Suffolk

"I had never done something like this before and am so glad I did. The session was really inspiring. I loved every minute of it. I enjoyed the calm space to think creatively and had loads of fun too. Jane is the best teacher. Thank you. I wholeheartedly recommend this."

Jane Beaumont Art responded:

"Thanks Lauren. I'm delighted you enjoyed it and took inspiration from the session that got you thinking about your future. All the best "

Ilona reviewed: 3 hour Fused Glass Course With Glass Quarter Designs

"We all really enjoyed our afternoon with Charlotte. We were very glad we booked the 3 hour course, as once we got started we all had lots of ideas of things to make and didn't want the session to end. Charlotte was very helpful and encouraging. We can't wait to see how our items turn out after firing."

Cleo reviewed: 2 x 20cm Lampshade Making workshop

"Very enjoyable course, clear instructions, lots of help when required and I ended up with two lovely lampshades which will take pride of place at home. "

Bypoppyuk responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop and your lampshades will look amazing in your home! 💖 many thanks Poppy x "

David reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"Very interesting and informative day Well worth it"

Elise reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"Excellent experience suitable for complete beginners, really good explanation of techniques used through the session and hands-on guidance throughout. Steve was happy to answer all of our (sometimes stupid) questions but also gave us the space to complete the steps ourselves, all in all making it really feel like we have created the bauble instead of watching someone else make it and just decorating at the end. Overall an excellent experience, not too time-heavy or costly and left these 2 beginners feeling quite accomplished with our first glass makes!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much Elise for your kind review, we are so pleased you both enjoyed your experience with us. Regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Bernice Brewster reviewed: Private or private group silversmithing make a copper rose workshop at Silver Designed Personally

"We had a wonderful day with Sara thoroughly enjoying an afternoon of coppersmithing. Sara is a wonderfully patient tutor, carefully explaining the process of creating a copper rose. A truly enjoyable experience and at the end of the afternoon we all left with a beautiful copper rose. So inspired by Sara's workshop that we would like to attend a silversmithing workshop. Thank you Sara for a cracking afternoon!"

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Bernice et al! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me such a wonderful review, truly appreciated. I had such a great afternoon with you all too and am really looking forward to seeing you all again to make some lovely silver jewellery. Thanks Sara "

Clive reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"This was a very intensive Course Day, with a lot to do and to absorb. Ollie is an excellent Tutor and takes you through the various steps in detail. He has a great sense of humour, which adds to the enjoyment of learning the skills of French Polishing, including the vital steps in preparation. It was hard work, but well worth it & thoroughly recommended."

Nan Jackson reviewed: Nuno, two person felted wool onto silk scarf course

"This is a brilliant course. Jo is a friendly and talented teacher so we all made beautiful unique scarves. "

Francis reviewed: Needle felted Owls for beginners

"My 12 year old son & I spent a very pleasant afternoon creating little needle felted birds. Jo's studio is bright, warm and full to the brim with materials to create with and her tuition is fun and informative."

Katie reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"Great couple of hours with Kerry learning some really helpful things. It was super to be in her gorgeous kitchen making candles with her."

Can To Candle responded:

"Hi Katie It was lovely meeting you and hearing about your plans."

Julie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This course was brilliant -- well paced between instruction and time for individual sculpting, excellent access to tools and materials, all conducted in a beautiful studio and outdoor carving area in idyllic settings. I highly recommend this as a gift experience or to anyone who would like to try something different and engage with a new creative medium."

Angie Heal reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"I am really pleased with my finished sculpture, large hare. The kit was great as was the video and the accompanying instructions. I have had lots of compliments about it, as it sits on the decking looking out on the view! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for writing this review Angie - I'm delighted you enjoyed the kit and now have a new friend sitting on your decking! Jo x"

Susan Drage reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes (Afternoon session)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the wreath making afternoon, everything was provided, there was a good and varied choice of materials to use, both fresh greenery and dried. Sophie was great, very supportive and somehow managed to find time for everyone as and when guidance was needed! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course, thank you."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course and shall pass your feedback onto Sophie. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Simon boddy reviewed: Stained glass: Christmas wreath

"Amazing experience, really informative. Took her time explaining every step along the way. Can't say how happy I am with my stained glass Christmas wreath. Will recommend very highly to everyone. "

Andrew Welch reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I fully agree with Beth's review above. This was a wonderful two days of really well structured & fun learning, at the end of which I have a great table."

jennie fifield reviewed: Silver casting day with Beccy Gillatt in Great Linford

"Course was great! Lovely set up in Yardley Hastings, everything you need and more. Lots of experimenting with a range of casting processes. Beccy was lovely, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!"

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery responded:

"Jennie - Thank you for your lovely review of the casting session. It’s such a fun day teaching so many different methods and experimenting with all the different techniques. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it."

Daniel & Anne-Maria reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"I purchased the 1 day pottery experience for my wife's 40th birthday. We had the most amazing time with Louise in her wonderful cosy ceramics studio. My wife has been developing an interest in pottery over the last couple of years with adhoc evening lessons. Being able to spend a full day was an entirely different experience and we were able to cover a range of techniques and produce a bunch of creative end-pieces that we were pretty proud of (even if mine were rather wobbly!). Louise was super friendly and flexible in terms of how structured the day was. Anne-Maria had a personal project she wanted to work on and was given the space to do so, treating the day as part tutorial and part studio time. My favourite part was the potter's wheel - tougher than it looks but super satisfying! A nice farmer's lunch was put on where we met a nice fellow doing the wood turning workshop with Louise's husband (also super friendly). At the end of the day, Louise took our glazing requests and offered to do various touch ups on our pieces that needed to be done once more dry. Really going beyond what we expected from her. We are set to pick up our fully fired work soon and can't wait to see how they turned out! We loved it. A very highly recommended experience. Thank you Louise!"

Jen reviewed: Fused glass snowflake, heart, star, moon outlines class (pm)

"Lovely class, very absorbing and great options of shapes, colours etc. I attended with my elderly mum and we both had a lovely afternoon. Chrissy is a very welcoming and helpful tutor, we've done a few of her classes previously and always look out for her dates as we know she's great. Highly recommend! :)"

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback and I am so glad you enjoy the classes and create some magic along the way! "