Latest reviews

Chris Ward reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"An excellent course with a good pace. I've learned lots of new skills and come home with a beautiful chair."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much Chris for your very positive review. We are very glad that you have enjoyed the course, and we hope to see you back at Sallerton Wood again sometime in the future."

Kirsty Campbell reviewed: OLD Silver clay jewellery taster with Anna Campbell

"I thoroughly enjoyed the silver clay day workshop and would definitely recommend it to friends. Anna created a very calm atmosphere and was so patient explaining everything individually and helping everyone with their pieces. I was so proud of what I achieved with the silver clay- they look fab! Will definitely return for another workshop."

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Kirsty Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. I'm so glad to hear you felt calm - it's what we try to achieve even given the Covid restrictions - and that you were proud of what you achieved: they did indeed look fabulous! We look forward to welcoming you back :-) With best wishes Lynn"

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

"Thoroughly recommended. A very enjoyable and instructive two day course. Do try this, it well worth it."

Christopher Brewer reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"This was a fantastic course in a great setting. I was made welcome from the start and the level of tuition was just right and extremely good . I was given loads of tips on how to develop my wood turning, storing wood and tool care. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who is starting out in wood turning!"

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

"Hi Chris, Thank you for a lovely review. You were a model pupil and I'm glad you enjoyed the day. As ever, any questions/comments/etc. please just get in touch. Kind Regards, Simon"

Adam reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"What a fantastic day. If you want to get happy with a hammer then book this courses. Don't be shy get it hot and hit it. Also the cake and food are first class all washed down with Yorkshire Tea."

Jane F reviewed: 1 Day bag making course - 10 design options

"Just done our second course with Bex to make a Hobo Bag - yet again Brilliant! Another immensely enjoyable day, Bex is so patient with us and her knowledge and tips make the bag look professional. Added to all that she kept us supplied with drinks and nibbles - she worked so hard. Would highly recommend her courses to anyone even if you have never sewed before. Bex manages to instill confidence, even when you make mistakes and mess up her machines! We're planning our next bag session as I type."

Marion reviewed: 3 Day Willow Weaving Workshop

"A very enjoyable 3 days. Amanda is an inspiring teacher who kept us all working on our different projects with plenty of time and encouragement for everyone. The Workshop was a loverly building with several door , well ventilated for COVID times."

Grahame Anderson reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"Had a great day with Bob learning basic hammer skills. Bob tailor's the course to suit individual needs and teaches in a thorough manner that has given me confidence to pursue further interests in blacksmithing. I can't recommend Bob and this course highly enough. Thank you ?"

Helen reviewed: Screen printing for 2 people: using paper stencils onto fabric

"What a fabulous day. Booked for my sisters birthday and we both had such fun! I felt very out of my comfort zone at first but Liz was great and by the end of the day I felt very happy and proud of my achievement. Delicious lunch too and the cutest dog. Thank you Liz for making such a special experience for us."

Ruth reviewed: Stained Glass with Jen McEwan

"I had a really great day, thank you. Very pleased with my end products. The techniques were well explained and we were fully equipped to make the glass items. Lovely place to be, with nice refreshments throughout the day, and I bought lunch in the cafe next door. Highly recommend this course."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Ruth Many thanks for the lovely comments and for taking the time to make them. Jen is one of our many talented tutors and her classes are always really popular. We are super pleased that the day was what you were hoping for and we look forward to welcoming you again to one of our other classes Dave"

Stephen reviewed: Pole lathe turning taster days: bowl turning

"A really enjoyable course with Maurice in a lovely location. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enjoyment of wood turning and carving. Cheers, Step."

Touch Wood responded:

"Thanks Stephen!"

Liz Holman reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"I have enjoyed the variety of subjects we have covered thoughout the course. Initially I was not sure about learning on line but surprised myself about how much one could get through in a session. It has been an enjoyable experience, I have continued to learned a lot and feel I have improved my skills. I would encourage anyone interested in learning to paint in water colour to give it a go!"

Shirley reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Bit apprehensive at beginning as not painted for a few weeks now but all fell back into place. For me - my outline in pencil is always too dark, and I need to remember to put my colours on lightly rather than go too dark. I enjoyed painting the ballerina . I’m not too happy with my background next to her legs (harsh line). Thank you."

Carole Pullen reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Very exciting, it was a real challenge but I’ll have to do a few more to practice the techniques. My my challenge is getting the balance with the water so that I can blend and not have hard lines. I think I need to be patient and start off paler..."

Karen reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"I like the picture and I am pleased with the result. Still getting hard lines in places and my brushwork is not always accurate. However I think I have improved."

Julie reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Really enjoyable session learning some new techniques. Good pace. Definitely worth doing again."

Susanna reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"I enjoyed this more practice on blending. I love the spattering with the foliage brush as I had never done that before."

Lucy Payne reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"This course was very enjoyable and I would highly recommend it. It is based in a stunning location and Jonny and Becky are fabulous hosts. They are skilled, knowledgeable and patient tutors enabling everyone to succeed in making a basket to be proud of. Lunch was delicious, as was the chocolate cake! Many thanks Jonny and Becky for a thoroughly enjoyable day."

Joanne Fernihough reviewed: Basketry courses at SalixArts in Cambridgeshire

"We had an excellent day. We were both surprised at how good our baskets turned out….all down to the quality of the teaching…Debbie was very good, patient, great fun and made us most welcome…would highly recommend the course…and we may well be back ourselves!!"

SalixArts - Debbie Hall responded:

"Thanks Jo. It was lovely to meet you both, and would love to have you back again! I had a great fun day too! Hope you both really enjoy your lovely baskets."

Hazel reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Oh my goodness - this was so much fun! Chris is such a lovely chap and such a good teacher. I suspected that this would be a laugh but possibly a bit disastrous. But with Chris’ guidance, we each ended up with a few very respectable dishes - though we will have to wait a couple of weeks now to see if they make it through the firing! I had some ideas in mind that I had emailed to Chris in advance and he had taken the time to think about how to achieve what I was after and come up with some great ideas. I wholeheartedly recommend taking the workshop if you are in the area."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Hazel, Many thanks for the great review and particularly the heads up on what you would like to achieve - some very nice shallow dishes that fit very well with what we tend to make in the classes but with the added twist of an interesting sgraffito design. Really pleased that you found it such fun; it's lovely when people thrown themselves into the process. Your pots are drying nicely (particularly in this heat!) and will be going into the kiln for the first of their firings next week. I'll be in touch soon. Thanks again for the booking. Best wishes, Chris."

Eleanor Randall reviewed: Two busy mini bees in acrylic TV artist Marilyn Allis Unlimited Tuition Link

"Marilyn makes it easy to learn how to paint. What a wonderful teacher."

Hazel reviewed: Enamel Bowls Workshop

"I would highly recommend this workshop. My husband and I both really enjoyed ourselves. I had no idea what to expect, but Teresa is an excellent teacher and we had such a fun and gently paced morning. No real artistic skill is needed to produce something that looks beautiful and unique. The process was much simpler than I had thought - anyone could do this. The exact outcome is somewhat down to luck, but Teresa guided us through our options and had lots of examples to show us which helped with decisions on colours and pattern. We each ended up with a gorgeous bowl that we are completely delighted with."

Lappelli Craft Studio responded:

"Hazel, thank you for your review.I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your morning and the gorgeous bowls you made ?"

Katherine Byrne reviewed: Metallic acrylic Wild flowers tuition and materials Box TV artist Marilyn Allis

"What a wonderful kit , loved all the captions and step by step help on the videos , beautiful paint and great quality very much enjoyed doing this felt like artist was in the room superb couldnt recommend having a go at this enough begginers to more experienced will enjoy this fantastic experience"

Nigel Graham reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"A really enjoyable 1 1/2 hours. Chris was excellent at showing and telling us what to do to make tapas dishes. A friendly chap, with a well stocked studio, he made it look so easy. At the end of the lesson we’d both made 3 or 4 dishes each.....and had glazed them too. I recommend that anyone should have a go...it’s great fun, and quite therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Looking forward to collecting the fruits of our labour in a few weeks time :)"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Hi Nigel, many thanks for the lovely review and particularly pleased that you found it a therapeutic and interesting session; a chance to just get immersed in something a bit different for a while. Your pots are drying nicely (particularly in this heat!) and will be going into the kiln for the first of their firings next week. I'll be in touch soon. Thanks again for the booking. Best wishes, Chris."

Anne Wardell reviewed: 2 Day Stained Glass Workshop

"Knowledge tutor, engaging topic & lovely surroundings. Thank you!"