Latest reviews

Izzi reviewed: Sew a padded wine bottle bag (with divider & personalised quote) in Derbyshire

"Sew Need a Drink courses are brilliant. I dabbled in sewing when I was younger and made some of the kids clothes and curtains etc but hadn't done anything for years. The course gave me the confidence to have another go; I made some Xmas presents and things for the house. Looking forward to the 2019 new list of courses!!"

Sew Need a Drink responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the classes. Please get in touch if you would like to find out about my upcoming classes :)"

Geoff Thiel reviewed: Alternative firing - Introduction to Naked Clay Workshop - West Sussex

"I attended the Naked Raku Intensive workshop run over one and a half days. I have done a fair bit of raku in the past but this course just proves that there is always more to you can learn! I was very pleased with the beautiful results we achieved and I have now added ferric chloride and one-step naked raku to the firings that I can try myself. John has the course timing perfect and we were kept busy from start to finish. Everyone was allowed to try the exciting bits including taking the red-hot pots out of the kiln if they wanted to! Very nice people and great food. Highly recommended."

Sarah reviewed: Sew a padded wine bottle bag (with divider & personalised quote) in Derbyshire

"I love my wine bag so much I didnt want to give it away as a present like I planned! I can't praise Sew Need a Drink workshops enough. Lou is an excellent, patient and encouraging teacher. The classes feel supportive and friendly, and there is delicious cake. You come away with a wonderful finished project which make great gifts (for myself in my case!). And there's cake! I was a complete novice before I started coming to these workshops, and I would never have imagined I could make such lovely things myself. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sew Need a Drink to anyone wanting to give sewing a go. Did I mention the cake?"

Sew Need a Drink responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Sarah. So pleased that you enjoy the classes!"

John Sanger reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I am interested in crafts and wanted to try something different. The half day glass fusing was just what I needed. Lots of information and guidance with something worthwhile to take home afterwards. I will be going back for more."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much - Hope to see you again soon."

Susan Lucas reviewed: Saturday Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 9.30am - 12.30pm

"What a superb workshop. Tuuli is a fantastic teacher and explained each step really well, leading to excellent results. Thank you Tuuli. We'll be back to make more."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback, it's greatly appreciated! I'm so glad you all enjoyed the workshop :-)"

Anonymous reviewed: Make your own green woodworking 'Shave Horse' from Oak & Ash

"Ian fitted me in at short notice with a condensed day, which worked out well for both of us I think. Fantastic day of learning yet more new skills and came away with a great new device which I was very pleased with. The only small issue now, is finding some spare cash for all the new tools I want to buy. Well recommended and a good development from the rustic stool course for those wanting to learn a bit more."

Julie reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I was given a one day stained glass workshop voucher as a birthday present. It was a wonderful day learning a new skill with lunch thrown in as a bonus. I felt a great sense of achievement taking my finished piece home at the end of the day! Thoroughly recommend!"

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much - A Birthday gift you will never forget!"

Alison Martin reviewed: Silver ring making - at your house!

"Loved this course! Tracey was really great, informative, professional and fun. She knows her stuff and will help you make a piece of jewellery you will love. We all came away with a silver ring we were very pleased with. Couldn’t fault it and would definitely recommend."

Tricia reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Another satisfying day making jewellery with Lucy’s expert and patient tuition. I didn’t know there was so much to know about stone setting! Trev and I are delighted with our pendants and looking forward to learning more skills in Lucy’s lovely workshop. The coffee also comes highly recommended! Lucy ensures that her students are enjoying their day and getting the best from it on all levels."

Pam reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I received my weaving workshop as a Christmas present from my husband. It only took a few hints for him to get the idea! I'd seen Rebecca at Farnham Maltings and her enthusiasm for weaving fired my curiosity. I wasn't disappointed! I spent a delightful morning learning to weave at Rebecca's studio. I'm very happy with the fabric I created and plan to make it into a unique makeup bag as soon as time permits!"

Lyn Lawrence reviewed: Indigo & Arashi Shibori workshop

"Attended this course last Saturday in Norfolk. What a fantastic day! Lisa exudes enthusiasm for Shibori and we were soon confidently designing our own patterns. We all had excellent results proudly showing off our scarves, aprons, duvet cover, shirts etc. Don’t hesitate, sign yourself up for Lisa’s Shibori course."

Mike reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"Had a fabulous day on the one day stained glass workshop for beginners with Angelina. She has so much patience and really made the day very enjoyable. I was amazed that I achieved so much in one day. The lunch at Foxy's Deli was also great. I will certainly do another course there soon."

Glass By Design responded:

"Many thanks. It is always lovely to see how proud everyone is when they finish the day."

Andrea Evans reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"My husband bought me a one day glass fusion course as a birthday present. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and made two items to bring home with me. They have been much admired and when I look at them they are a lovely reminder of a day well spent. It is a small and intimate workshop where you are given as much support as you need. I can highly recommend."

Glass By Design responded:

"Many thanks indeed. I can think of nothing better than making your own present! A Birthday you will never forget!"

Joy Robertson reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I attended a course run by Kathy . The day exceeded all my expectations. I have previously been on a course where my finished project cracked in the kiln so I had my fingers crossed this wouldn’t happen again. I’m not the best when it comes to finding inspiration, Kathy was patient and knowledgeable enabling me to design something I’m very proud of. The finished dish sits on my dressing table; I look at it everyday and think, I made that!"

Glass By Design responded:

"Many thanks. Glad you are justly proud of what you made."

Katherine reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"I had a wonderful day with Angelina learning how to make a fuse glass dish. Her tuition was excellent and I was delighted with my finished piece when I picked it up a few days later. Hoping to book another course at Glass by Design later in the year."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed your time with us."

Barbara reviewed: Residential two day machine embroidery workshop

"I learned so much from Ruth about how to navigate my sewing machine to make it work for me on free motion techniques. The time went too quickly but I brought home with me 3 samples of things that I have never tried or completed before. My family were really complimentary about my work. Ruth made me feel right at home, her home is so lovely and vibrant with colour and her food is excellent. The bed was very comfy and the duvet luxuriously warm. I would definitely recommend."

christine stafford reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"Had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Angelina made the day fun, but also made sure that we all went home with a piece of work to be proud of. I'd highly recommend trying ones of the courses. I'm looking forward to trying another course in the near future."

Glass By Design responded:

"Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed your day with us."

Menna Lloyd reviewed: Glass fusion workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"Thoroughly enjoyable session. It was so satisfying the take home my beautiful completed piece of glass work. Brilliant tuition"

Glass By Design responded:

"Many thanks, so glad you enjoyed yourself."

Natalie reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"This is a fantastic course. Karen was amazing. She helped us all to make great progress with our projects. I’m so thankful for the help in giving my Gran’s old chair a new lease of life. Also a special thank you to Karen’s husband for the amazing lunches and daughter for the spectacular baked treats! Would highly recommend. Thank you Karen."

Sarah Williams reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"Karen is a great teacher who set our expectations from the start. I almost finished my chair but left with the skills and materials to finish the project at home. It was a great weekend, I learnt lots and ate even more of the delicious food and snacks provided! Will definitely be coming back to learn more and finish other projects. Thank you"

Margaret Popplewell reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I was the lucky recipient of a Dobby and Rose Weaving gift voucher. The workshop was everything it promised to be and more - very relaxing and therapeutic but also exciting to learn a new skill and see the colours and textures develop on the loom. Rebecca is a fantastic tutor and very encouraging; I came away with a sample of my work, a great sense of achievement and a desire to learn more. I highly recommend the workshop - and it is a fabulous present!"

Princess Co Co Adams reviewed: Weekly precious jewellery / Silversmithing classes

"Love this place, it’s not just a jewellery learning experience it’s a place to make new friends drink tea and eat cake oh and jump off from the world for a few hours and get some much needed head space! (therapy), plus you even get to learn how to make some awesome jewellery! I started going to flux n flame about 8/9 years ago now and it’s been the best thing I ever did, even my doctor told me to keep going for the creative therapy I most definitely needed. From the sunset drive out in the country to the peaceful settings and surroundings you won’t be disappointed. Being a newbie can be scary but you team up, someone makes you a nice hot drink and you can think of anything you want to try and create when you get there. The teachers are crazy but super awesome and in the best way. Once you have decided what you want to make and done a simple sketch if needed, you are soon delving through the types of silver you can buy to make your first project and before you know it your have a jewellery saw in hand and creating! Scared of blow torches! Well don’t be the teachers are on hand to spot you and assist you through every step of the process! Come join the new family you never knew you had or wanted! I did and now I’ve been running my own jewellery business for the last 7 years and given up my day job. But you can just take it up as a hobby if you like! Birthday and Christmas gifts will never be a chore for friends and family, they will be your next project!!!"

Harriet Hunt reviewed: Contemporary bench making weekend course

"Outstanding course. I made a beautiful bench which I'm really proud of, and had a brilliant time doing it. Ambrose is a patient, understated and expert teacher who explains techniques and approaches clearly along with showing you the skills. The barn is a fantastic location, easy to reach from Ashburton and another beautiful example of Ambrose's skill. The delicious and wholesome food provided by Ambrose's sister is worth the trip in itself! I'm recommend to anyone of any ability with an interest in woodworking. You'll produce a work of art and learn a huge amount doing it."

Susanne Schneider reviewed: Watercolour painting day - Floral & botanical - with artist Laura Andrew

"A group of 3 friends had an excellent day doing water colours with Laura. We all wanted to 'loosen up' our painting style to learn to let go and explore. Laura achieved that and we all chose to paint a 'simple' iris on its own after having played with colours, mixes, ink, techniques, etc. We had coffee/tea on arrival and a very lovely afternoon tea for lunch. Cannot wait to be back for another sessions. Highly recommended."

Lorna Burrows reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a lovely morning! The setting is lovely, Kerry is a fabulous host and makes great crumble!! We learnt loads about candle making, and how to get the most out of your candles. We were able to choose a scent for our candles, a candle you’d usually spend about £20 on!! Then we made our own custom scent with Kerry’s help to use in future candle making or on oil burners. It was such a lovely and relaxing morning! I would definitely recommend!"