Latest reviews

Wendy Amura reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Excellent course, fantastic teacher. Good fun and value for money."

Lee Templeman reviewed: Small outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit (30cm) with full video instructions by Jo Garden Art

"2x kits bought for my inlaws, for christmas gifts, as Jo is unable to take courses, currently. Placed the order and within minutes Jo called to make sure order was correct. They arrived a few days after, packed very well. I did have a quick nosey through, and it looked amazing. Really looking forward to seeing the results. Thanks again. Lee."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lee! So glad they arrived safely and you had a peek at the contents ;-) As you would have seen the two hare armatures would have been slightly different as each is hand made. The ears, head, legs and tail can all be bent around so your in-laws will end up with completely different hare sculptures. Pictures please! Jo x"

Jeanette reviewed: Live Online Class - Rag Rug Bouquet Making - Including Tools worth £26

"I so enjoyed this course, Elsbeth was brilliant and so easy to understand. If there was anything you needed to know, she was really helpful. Would definitely do another course and would thoroughly recommend your courses - thank you again :-)"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you Jeanette, we look forward to seeing you on another course in the future. Make sure you share your creations with us :-) Happy Rag Rugging, Elspeth x"

Sharmell reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"I highly recommend Kathryn's mandala class! I spent a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon learning how to create a mandala and ended up with a beautiful design at the end of class."

Mandala Meadow responded:

"Thanks Sharmell. It was great to meet you and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my class. I hope you'll join me for another sometime!"

Fiona and Malcolm Wilton reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"A brilliant day making 'Xmas Robins and Stars' Thank you very much Gill for all your help and expertise, we had such a magical day and will definitely be back hopefully sometime in the New Year! Fiona & Malcolm xx"

Sarah Bell reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"Really enjoyed this course. Kathryn was an excellent teacher and the mandala drawing was really absorbing"

Mandala Meadow responded:

"Thank you, Sarah. I'm so pleased you both enjoyed it. It was a fun afternoon."

Zoe Palmer reviewed: 'Watercolour Christmas cards' interactive online Art course with live tuition.

"Really enjoyable day . I learned loads of new skills which I will be able to use again and again. Would thoroughly recommended"

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Zoe, Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the course and it helped you learn new skills. Your Watercolour Christmas card looks lovely. I wish you a lot more successful art projects . I hope to see you again at my Art and Craft courses in the new year. Raya"

Diane Stafford reviewed: Christmas felted Mistletoe sprig with Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

"This was a very enjoyable workshop and I have made a beautiful sprig of mistletoe that will come out every year. It's a bit fiddly to make but Heather is a very patient and thoughtful teacher and the mistletoe is really exquisite. Definitely recommended if you are reasonably crafty and want to make something special."

Lillian Connett reviewed: Tilly and the buttons Coco Top kit with pattern and fabric

"I was very pleased with the contact I had when ordering my gift. Speedy delivery."

The Wood Cottage Crafts responded:

"Thank you Lillian, Enjoy your project, if you need any help or advice just let me know."

Clare reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Lovely way to spend a couple of hours learning something new on-line at home. Alice is a great teacher and I am definitely inspired to continue my macrame journey!"

Katie Williams reviewed: Beginners Stained Glass Xmas Decorations Course

"1st student after lockdown, what a fantastic day and had Gill all to myself! Learnt so much and made 9 beautiful tree decorations!!! Lunch was amazing too, so many delicious meals to choose from and loved the lemon drizzle! Thanks Gill, had such a fun day and can't wait to come back!!! All Best Katie x"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Thank you so much Katie for your lovely words and kind comments, so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course and I too had such a fun day with you. Have a lovely Xmas and hope to see you again sometime in the near future! Best wishes Gill x"

Ellie Mone reviewed: Beginners 2 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"The best 2 days, a little normality in these crazy times!!! Thank you Gill for such a great time, absolutely loved every minute and I'm sure I'll be back! Ellie x"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Thank you very much Ellie for your lovely words and kind comments, it was so wonderful to meet you and so thrilled to hear you loved the course. Have a lovely Xmas and hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Gill x"

Lesley reviewed: Macrame Pot Holder Online Workshop

"Bought this as a birthday gift during lockdown, and it was a great little activity to do as a virtual crafting session with family. Thanks Lyndsey for the lovely kits that were posted with all the necessary items, and the online videos which were simple and easy to follow. We all loved our macrame pot holders!"

Crafting with Lyndsey responded:

"Thanks so much Lesley for your lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed making your macrame pot holders. Thanks so much for buying them. Best wishes Lyndsey"

Karen Harries reviewed: Leather Clutch Purse Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. I am delighted with my clutch bag. The experience was totally delightful and I will be going to another one, once they are up and running again. I learnt so much from Tracey - an excellent teacher. Thank you."

Tabitha reviewed: Needle Felting workshops taught live online via Zoom

"Such a great course! Heidi is great company and a very good teacher. It was amazing that I managed to make something so cool in just 3.5 hours (though the time really few by!) Thank you!"

Heartfelt by Heidi responded:

"Thank you so much Tabitha, that has made my week and high praise from another teacher too! I am so glad you enjoyed it, I had great fun too. I am glad you are inspired, you did a wonderful job :)"

David Humphrey reviewed: Individual 'Bushcraft blade in a day' course in Shropshire

"An old school friend posted on Facebook that she and her husband had been on this course and had a great day with Jake. I showed the post to my wife, and as my birthday was coming up, she bought be the course as a Birthday present. Having seen blacksmiths at work in the past its something I had always wanted to try. The Bushcraft Blade in a day course is a great introduction to Blacksmithing and at the end of the day you have a souvenir to take home. Jake explained the process of making the blade first, and helped out when he could see I was struggling a little. Jake is a very skilled blacksmith and a very patient tutor. At the end of the day I had a completed Bushcraft Blade and, as a bonus, the parts I needed to make another one. I completed the second knife and stained and varnished both Bushcraft Blades at home. I would highly recommend Jake and this course to anyone who is interested in blacksmithing. Jake has lots of toys, I mean equipment, in his workshop, and it is in a stunning location."

Bonnie Twiss reviewed: Needle felt a robin - live online workshop

"Really enjoyed this course. Lovely group, excellent supplies sent out in plenty of time. Very therapeutic. Five stars from me! ⭐️"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"It really is so lovely to hear that you enjoyed the workshop Bonnie! Thank you so much for your lovely review ☺️"

G Murphy reviewed: Christmas decorations in clay workshops, live online

"A one to one session with Helga. The materials were nicely packaged and Helga walked me through a number of interesting techniques. A nice way to spend an afternoon!"

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Gai, I had a great time, too and was impressed with the beautiful ornaments you made."

Katrina Monkhouse reviewed: Needle felt a robin - live online workshop

"I was delighted how well the felted robin turned out. I believe that is credit due to the kit provided and instructions provided by Gwen. I haven’t previously done an online craft course but, it was both instructive and enjoyable and I will be looking to do more in the future."

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Katrina. It was lovely meeting you and I’m delighted that you enjoyed it :)"

Deborah Shields reviewed: Beginners Crochet 11am - 1pm

"Excellent course. I had done some crochet as a child but had forgotten what to do. Emma explained everything very clearly and using good camera angles. She looked after everyone on the course and made sure we all got to the same place. Very pleased that I took part."

Alyson Holland reviewed: Leather earring making kit, jewellery making

"It was bought as a present but the kit looks fab plus it’s easy to post"

Andi reviewed: Beach Art North Cornwall

"I booked this with my 14 year old son. I can honestly say it was one of the most absorbing and unique experiences i have had through airbnb. For anyone who thinks they are not an artist and wants to know how to do this - trust me you wont be disappointed. Bill is also a very lovely man and gentle teacher who has a lot of knowledge - which he shares only if you're interested otherwise will leave you to work on creating a magical piece of art with quiet guidance. My son was super proud of his work and felt encouraged, never criticised and he felt he learnt some new skills too. Thank you Bill..."

Beach Art responded:

"Thanks Andi, I enjoyed the day too and the heavy sea mist that came in certainly added to an almost surreal setting at times. I wish you both well with your futures and hope that you develop your ideas of combining sacred geometric shapes with sounds. It's all so connected! I certainly learnt something new today too... how straight lines can be drawn a completely different way by pushing the marker out ahead of you. Best regards, Bill"

Lisa reviewed: Beach Art North Cornwall

"We had the most magical two hours on the beach with Bill this morning. He was hugely accommodating to all ages and abilities, encouraging us all to try out our own designs with lots of tips and insight along the way. He was interested in our lives and family and his knowledge and passion for all things Fibonacci was super interesting :-) We loved creating our beach art, found it satisfying, liberating and utterly therapeutic! Would defiantly recommend to anyone to try for a couple of magical hours on the beach x"

Beach Art responded:

"Thanks Lisa for your very kind review. It was a really fun session and everyone really gave it a go. The photos are in an album on my Beach Art facebook page if you want to use any of them. Your children were amazing and Matt too! A really dynamic team. You should be very proud. Best regards and thanks for marking out those 61 large circles to make the Flower of Life with such dedication and accuracy! I think everyone was impressed!"

dylan mcguirk reviewed: Crosscut saw sharpening (online)

"Highly recommend!! Very informative workshop and well worth the price. Gavin is a great teacher and explains things nice and simply. I learned a lot. Thanks Gavin."

ShedTherapy responded:

"Yep - it is quite do-able to learn saw filing remotely. And it's fun for me too☺"

Andrea Allez reviewed: Live online basic beeswax candle making - one to one (via Zoom)

"This was an excellent session making four different types of candles and then as I had extra pieces of beeswax I made another three myself after the session finished! Brian was a great tutor, he went at my pace explaining each step very clearly so I managed to make the candles really easily. A very good time and definitely value for money."

Rowhill Candles responded:

"Andrea - many thanks for the review, which is appreciated and I am pleased you enjoyed the session. Kind regards, Brian."