Latest reviews

Jackie reviewed: Silversmithing Jewellery Making Course: Level 1 (7 weeks - Midday - Merseyside)

"I have just finished the level 1 course and feel like I have learnt loads of new techniques. I will be attending the level 2 in September. Thank you, for teaching me all the techniques I’ve learnt."

ANETTA reviewed: Upcycling Paint & Paper Decoupage Furniture Workshop Experience: Spend Two Days with ReVamp Boutique

"This 2 day Upcycling Decoupage course was fantastic! Sarah is an excellent tutor and takes time to explain each stage of the course. We were all made very welcome. I really enjoyed upcycling furniture giving it a fresh look. Lessons with Sarah gave me more confidence in myself. Highly recommend to anyone! :)"

ReVamp Boutique responded:

"Thank you Anetta! So glad you enjoyed your two days with us! You are now armed with the skills to create beautiful furniture yourself at home. I look forward to seeing them and hopefully seeing you again at another of our workshops in the near future! Best wishes Sarah"

Chris Roberts reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

"This was definitely the best course that I have been on to date, and I’ve been on a lot. Jen made me feel relaxed immediately. She gave everyone the help and attention they needed. The day was well paced ensuring that we all came away with the knowledge and skills to finish our quilt at home. In addition there was delicious cake! I thoroughly recommend this course to everyone. Thanks Jen for a great day."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Chris. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and I'm pretty sure you're finally going to get your first quilt finished! Thank you for a lovely day, happy quilting ?"

Ruth Williams reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"My day was a birthday gift and who better to share it with but my sister. We had a great day with Jo. She was so informative and patient with us. We took a shabby nest of tables and came away with lovely light, bright tables that look stunning in our conservatory. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Thanks Jo."

The Boho Shed responded:

"It was a pleasure to meet you and your lovely sis Ruth and thank you for travelling so far to come to the workshop. I'm so pleased you felt it was worth the journey. You made such a lovely job of your tables. Thank you for your kind words. x"

Ellie reviewed: Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings Jewellery course

"Thank you Sarah for a fantastic morning. The workshop was brilliantly structured and we thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of making our own silver rings! We were made to feel very welcome and are thrilled with our creations. A brilliant mother, daughter treat."

rebecca francis reviewed: Glass Fusing: Garden Sculptures

"Huge thank you to Shirley for her expert tuition and patience with a complete novice. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend to all. Can’t wait to see my finished pieces"

Micklems Farm Creative Workshops responded:

"Thank you Rebecca, we're delighted you enjoyed your day at Mickelms Farm and we'll forward your kind feedback to Shirley. We hope to see you again soon!"

Val reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"What a lovely way to spend 3 hours. Dave was welcoming, his instructions were spot on and he was helpful and patient. Couldn’t believe I actually made a spoon. Don’t just think about it, go give it a go, it really is a great experience"

Della reviewed: Folk art painting

"What a fabulous course. We had a wonderful morning and learned some brilliant new skills. Debbie made everything seem achievable and we came away with some gorgeous makes."

Cake & Create responded:

"So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. You created some beautiful decorative candles ? and gorgeous folk art cards x looking forward to teaching you the comma stroke next ?"

Glenis Cheesman reviewed: Fused Glass Free Standing Wave

"My daughter and I had a wonderful Day. Jo was very supportive and helpful, offering just enough advice for us to achieve really good results."

Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery responded:

"It was my pleasure! I enjoyed our session and hope to see you again soon :)"

Eyglo reviewed: Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern at SAOG Studios

"I loved this course! The tempo was good and there was a good balance between pigment and pattern. The teaching comes from deep wisdom and knowledge. SAOG Studios is 360 degree impressions of beauty and mystic knowledge - very stimulating. You create a soft atmosphere and are very good listeners and teachers. A great week that brought many elements of life into one."

Katie reviewed: Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern at SAOG Studios

"It has been such an amazing week! I have learnt so many things about colour and the alchemical process. I so enjoyed the geometry meditations at the beginning of each day. Both Daniel and David added intriguing stories, poems and information that made the course so unique. I'd recommend to anyone!"

Eleanor reviewed: Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful day yesterday . It was really enjoyable, and I love my basket and ball! It was great to meet you and learn more about sacred geometry. It was a very welcoming and relaxing environment and the other students were all lovely. Thank you again"

Sarah Brown reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"What a great day! As a total beginner I learned a great deal about the process, machinery and safety elements of woodworking (special shout out the dust extraction, us asthmatics appreciate that!) It was a well run, friendly, funny and enjoyable day. I ended up with a very fine bread board I am proud of and i'll be back for more classes. Thankyou!!"

Kelly reviewed: Needle Felting Workshop - landscape pictures

"What a lovely morning with Pip creating 2 different needle felted landscapes. Her craft studio is within an annexe on her property. She was very welcoming and knowledgeable. I went with a friend and both of us were novices but produced beautiful pieces to be proud of."

Hannah reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"Such a wonderful morning with Vicky learning how to make beautiful fused glass pieces. We were all beginners having never done this before and Vicky showed us how to do it and was by our side all morning advising and helping. We all loved it and were thrilled with what we made. Highly recommend! Thank you Vicky."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure to have your friendship group for the morning!"

Carolyn Brown reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a lovely day with Jo at her workshop. The atmosphere was relaxed and Jo is very helpful with any questions that I asked of her. I learned techniques to start me off painting my own furniture!! The scones were delicious and so was the cake ? would highly recommend!!!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day Carolyn, thank you for your lovely words. Looking forward to seeing your ongoing creations. I’ll pass your comments on to Mum about the cakes and scones. ??"

Neil reviewed: Green Wood Rustic Stick Chair

"Two great instructors to three students. Very knowledgeable and very personable. Incredible VFM."

Funmi reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"A fun course, stretching the beauty from felt. I wondered how the bare felt would become a slipper at the onset and before my very eyes to my amazement things gradually took shape. A great day at a beautiful location, Christine was an amazing hostess and teacher all round. I look forward to my next course :-)"

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Funmi! I hope you had a good journey home and I'll see you again before too long. Chris"

Clare Gunby reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"I went on the one-day upholstery course and loved it! The studio is in beautiful countryside, Lucy's knowledge and assistance is top-notch and the homemade cake was delicious. The small group sizes mean you get a lot of one-to-one. The conversations we had about creativity, women and wellbeing were great. I felt creative, relaxed and at peace throughout/afterwards. I recommend Lucy and her courses to everyone."

Louise Bingley reviewed: Pottery/ceramics wheel throwing (full day)

"Fantastic day, learnt an awful lot and had masses of hands-on experience time with great support from the instructor, Lorraine. Also, amazing cake and tea! Would love to return for one of the other various courses run there, hopefully very soon. Many thanks Lorraine, looking forward to returning to collect our finished pots!"

Karen and Graham Brett reviewed: A night (or morning/afternoon!) on the tiles: a 2.5 hour taster mosaic course

"What an excellent morning we had yesterday making mosaic coasters with Fiona. Fiona made us really welcome and the mosaic making was so relaxing. We have come home with grout ready to complete our coasters when completely dry and we feel really pleased with what we achieved."

Claire Taylor reviewed: Glitzy glass jewellery

"Linda and I had a great morning making beautiful jewellery from fused glass. We both really enjoyed learning new skills and are looking forward to seeing the pieces when they have been fired. Thank you Stevie! You are very talented and a great teacher."

Stevie Davies responded:

"It was a pleasure to guide you to get creative with glass and thank you for your kind words, it is nice to read. I'll be in touch soon about your lovely finished makes."

Margaret reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a really great day. Jo is a very good teacher, and I left with a beautiful footstool I think her mum's scones were a lovely treat."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely words Margaret. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day. I will pass on your comments to Mum (the baker). x"

Don reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Just arrived home to Canada and had to write about the wonderful experience I had stone carving with Sebastian for 4 days. Sebastian was able to recommend accommodation within walking distance of the course site which was a big help. The course location had a perfect atmosphere for me. Sebastian was very knowledgeable and patient. I was extremely happy with the product I took home. I will be contacting him again on my next trip to the U,K, for another course. Thanks again."

Debra Edginton and Sara Wells reviewed: Stained glass day course (Bristol)

"Thoroughly enjoyed the stained glass day and felt proud of our finished designs . Thank you Catherine"

Catherine Dunstan Glass responded:

"Thanks ladies, it was great having you there!"