Latest reviews

Lisa Davies reviewed: Introduction to Verre Églomisé

"Just finished this wonderful day course with Rachael - it was a LOT of fun! I, of course, chose quite an intricate image, but the result was gorgeous. Rachael was helpful, patient and accommodating - an excellent teacher. The gilding is tricky but very enjoyable and the etching is very rewarding when you see the final result. Very happy with this workshop and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a creative day course or just to try something creatively different. Thanks Rachael!"

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Thank you for a wonderful day Lisa! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I’m so pleased you were able to complete the etching today-it was indeed an intricate image, but the final result was superb! I’m looking forward to seeing it when it’s dried!"

Lisa Davies reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Had a brilliant day making a fused glass panel with Paul and Natalie. They were friendly, patient and the course was lots of fun! Well worth trying if you want to have a crafty day doing something creative. I was up here on a weeks holiday and decided to do a couple of craft courses at the last minute. Natalie was very helpful and accommodating and I am so glad I was able to try glass fusing. Excellent value for money too! Would highly recommend"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Lisa, Thank you for a fantastic review! You were a pleasure to have here, thank you for coming ? Hope you had a lovely holiday too! All the best! Natalie"

Rowan MacAuslan reviewed: Introduction to Silkscreen Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I loved this course and learnt so much that I would like to go back in about a year! I feel sufficiently confident to screen print at home on my own and the many hints and tips were so useful. A big thank you to Judith for such a wonderful day (loved her home made cake). I am more than happy to recommend this course to everyone."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Many thanks Rowan, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and I loved your beetle prints! Best wishes, Judith"

Sam reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"What a great course and lovely lady. Jo is so enthusiastic and really knowledgeable about what she does and is happy to share it all with you. I came away with some great tips, ideas and products that we made. Would highly recommend. Thanks Jo for a lovely day."

Abigail Ball reviewed: Silver Clay Beginners day

"Really interesting day, Louise was very friendly and her knowledge of silver clay was extensive. Made to feel very welcome despite the covid restrictions and I'm really chuffed with the jewellery I produced. Would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in jewellery making. Many thanks Louise."

Louise Anne Designs responded:

"Thank you - I’m so glad you had a nice day it was lovely to meet you ?"

Jessika Haueis reviewed: Stained glass for beginners one day workshop

"I took a 2 day leaded stained glass class with Sharon and it was fantastic. I love the piece I made, and Sharon is a great teacher and lovely person. Absolutely planning to return for more projects!"

Manchester Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Jessika, Thank you for your review and kind words. I am very pleased you enjoyed the Stained glass for beginners weekend, and are enjoying the panel that you made :) It will be lovely to have you at the workshop again in the future. Take care Sharon :)"

Sally Barth reviewed: Wet felting workshop: Introduction to picture making in Henstridge near Stalbridge Dorset & Somerset

"Attended the wet felting workshop last week and I wasn’t disappointed. It isn’t the first course of Sally’s that I’ve attended and as previously it was so well organised. The joining instructions include everything you could possibly want to know beforehand and the course was specific to my needs. I came away with a piece of felting that I can further embellish with embroidery etc. I loved it and it was fun! Thank you. See you again xx"

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Sally - it was lovely to see you again and your wet felted picture is great. Looking forward to seeing it in due course when it is fully finished. Sally x"

Peter Howard reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"My wife booked a one day wood turning course with Les a a surprise birthday present. Although I had acquired some knowledge of wood turning some years ago Les was able to show me skills using a bowl gouge that I had not seen beforehand. Les is a fantastic teacher and with his skilful and knowledgeable guidance I was able to complete the difficult task of turning a yarn bowl. I had a fantastic day working with Les in his workshop. Thanks Les"

Pren responded:

"Thank you so much for that, Peter. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you."

Janice Porter reviewed: Experience the Japanese art of raku using fire and flame

"The Raku course I attended yesterday, in Susanne’s beautiful garden, was a revelation and an inspiration. Raku was not something I would have ever thought of doing, but as an inspired Birthday gift, it was a delightful day. The two ladies, Janet and Susanne, who run the course were welcoming and presented the art of Raku in a very accessible way for an inexperienced student. Everything was explained very clearly and I was involved in the whole process from choosing and applying the glazes, to putting the pots into the kiln, then removing them into sawdust filled dustbins. Lunch and drinks were provided and the whole day was quite magical, especially when i was able to return home with the beautifully glazed pots I had made. A thouroughly lovely day. Thank you to you all."

Gone To Pot Ceramics responded:

"Hi Janice, thank you so much for your kind review. If you think there is anything at all we can improve on please let me know. We are always trying to make the day the best we can. If ever you want to try and make a pot yourself please get in touch. So lovely to meet you we all enjoyed the day too! despite it being so hot. Kind regards Janet"

Aimee reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"This course was fantastic! The guys there were so knowledgable, friendly, engaging and experienced. They guided us and enabled us to make some great items from glass. They made the experience interesting and fun and made sure we were safe and gave clear instructions which were easy to follow. We all enjoyed our morning there immensely and I would totally recomend this experience. We got loads out of it and was totally worth the price we paid."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for you review Aimee, it was a pleasure to meet you. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us."

Alison M Lennox reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"I had a wonderful day with Annette and was very pleased with what I took home. It was great to have all the attention rather than being in a bigger group where you might be struggling on on your own when someone else was being helped. it was a very friendly atmosphere in a lovely place and Annette and I chatted through the day, which was very nice. I learned an enormous amount in one day and lots of different techniques. Highly recommended."

Jan Floyd reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I did the 1 to 1 course with a friend and we had a fantastic teacher in Paula. We were lucky enough to be able to attend in person rather than over zoom and it is an amazing setting. The day was professional, informative, entertaining and gave us everything knowledge-wise we needed to start our own candle making business. Paula really knows her products and imparts so much useful information to help like minded people begin their set up in business. She also provides ongoing help as consultations and other workshops which complement the candle making. I feel we have made a friend and mentor Thank you Paula! xx"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Jan, such a pleasure teaching you. I look forward to following your progress!. Paula"

Sue reviewed: The art of natural perfumery - weekend course

"I loved this course. It was a thoroughly lovely way to spend two days 'hands on' learning how to make an eau de cologne, eau de toilette and solid perfume. I will be buying some oils to keep practising at home. Rowan is a skilled and experienced teacher, who creates a relaxed atmosphere for her workshops - this is the second of her workshops I've attended, and I already have my eye on a third. The venue is beautiful. It's such a treat to be guided around Rowan's extensive herb gardens, munching on various leaves and flowers as you go. Thanks Rowan for a brilliant two days. I'll be back!"

Lyn reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"What a lovely way to spend an afternoon . The session was friendly, informative and above all, fun. I don’t think I will be competing in The Pottery Throwdown any time soon, but it was a great day out. I would definitely recommend and will be back again."

Potterydayz responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the afternoon Lyn, see you again soon. Best wishes Richard"

Dawn Bradshaw reviewed: Willow lantern workshop kit

"Great gift for my god daughter with excellent communication and support. Would highly recommend x"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thankyou for the lovely feed back Dawn that is most kind All the best Jacquie"

Christa reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"A very informative course. I learned a lot about the process steps of stained glass making. Jamal was a wonderful teacher he let us be creative while at the same time he supported us on our first attempt at making stained glass. We left the class with some lovely colourful glass art!"

Stained Glassic responded:

"Thank you very much Christa for your review."

cd whittaker reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Jamal is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and talented in this field. He has a very relaxed, personable delivery style and is able to convey the skills in a relaxed and yet focussed way. I thoroughly recommend anyone to sign up his courses. We had a great day and came away with works of art."

Stained Glassic responded:

"Thank you very much Dan for your review."

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

"Fantastic course with an excellent teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed creating a lovely piece. Tejal is a great teacher, combining excellent knowledge with attention to detail and a caring approach. Lovely experience, highly recommended!"

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Leora, it was nice to meet you and was very impressed with your artistic streak."

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

"I really enjoyed my pottery class, I haven’t worked with clay since school but I remembered loving it. Was the first time I used a wheel but Chris was so patient teaching me the steps. Was such a peaceful and relaxing experience. I’m so pleased with my pieces. Definitely would love to learn more. Thank you Chris"

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review Paula - really pleased that you enjoyed the experience and the pots you made - they really are nice. Hopefully you'll be able to develop your skills further. Best wishes, Chris."

Kate Gatherer reviewed: Make at home - fused glass wild flower meadow kit

"Loved making this and how it turned out. Natalie is lovely. Will be ordering more kits xx"

Natalie Bullock Art responded:

"Hello Kate! Thank you for this lovely review - I’m so please you are happy with your finished piece :) Best wishes Natalie xx"

Adam Clarke reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"Cannot recommend this course more highly. Bob immediately makes you feel welcome at the forge and puts any nerves at ease. His teaching style is amazing, allowing you to make mistakes and then helping you fix them and learn from it, which I found lets you really understand the point of the lesson. I made two items to take home with me, a poker and a toasting fork which are so good that people are now accusing me of stealing Bob’s work and passing it off as my own. That is a great endorsement of his teaching. I would absolutely go back for a follow up course. Thanks Bob!"

Tony Goldsmith reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"The day was a Christmas present from my wife. I had done some woodturning at school, some 45 years ago, but remembered none of it. The workshop Simon has is lovely and the set up great. Simon is a really good teacher, explains things very clearly and patiently and lets you try things for yourself. I found the day flew by and the turning was very therapeutic. I came away with 2 really pleasing bits of work, and the bug. I will definitely do more woodturning. As I said above, the workshop was really nice. It is well kept and safety is obviously a high priority for Simon. He provided all the gear you needed and had excellent ventilation systems. There is nothing I could fault by the day. Louise provided a lovely lunch to round off a perfect day. I thoroughly recommend this course."

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

"Hi Tony, Thanks for a great review :) I hope the course inspired you to take up the craft and, if you need any more help, please get in touch. If you get fed up with the Tesla, I'll happily take it off your hands.... :) All the best, Simon"

Leonard Wossnig reviewed: Torso / Figure Sculpture in clay: 1 day course from life

"We had an amazing day with Poppy and learned so much. She is an incredibly patient and good teacher so can really only highly recommend the whole experience!"

Kirsten reviewed: You Choose Sewing days: One to One

"Really excellent day with Becca and managed to produce a summer dress which we were both super proud of! Cannot recommend this day enough for a complete beginner to sewing like I was!"

Cliff Hunter reviewed: Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

"Excellent course, produced a finished carving in the three days much to my surprise and delight. Really good instruction and help, and lots of tea and coffee! Thoroughly recommend the course."