Latest reviews

Hayley Hudson reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"What a lovely experience Helen is very welcoming and helpful (she needed to be). I really enjoyed making the Yorkshire Rose. The atmosphere in the workshop is lovely and friendly and Helen can’t do enough. Thank you very much."

Becky reviewed: Stained glass mosaic sun catchers in the Cotswolds

"Absolutely amazing course, really engaging and creative. I loved it!"

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. "

Sophie reviewed: Full Day Silversmithing 10-4pm

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Lovely group. Relaxed day. Very helpful and knowledgeable instructor. Caroline was also particular patient with all my mishaps!! Emma was super friendly and cooked a lovely curry and we had plenty of cake and teas too. Very lovely setting inside and outside. Will definitely do more courses in Larkswold !"

Larkswold responded:

"Thanks Sophie, Glad you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you again in the future. 🥰"

Jonathan Howell reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"No idea what to expect? Absolutely grand! Gavin and Tom were experts in whom one could place complete trust; jokes, music, tea & biscuits were an essential bonus that kept us all focused yet relaxed. And yes, in the end, the longbow produced by each one of us (+ a lot of help from G&T) - a thing of beauty. It matters not whether you have one or not, or indeed whether you shoot at all, it is a craft weekend to be relished and remembered. Thank you to everyone involved."

Zara reviewed: Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Left the course feeling confident to try out my newly learned skills, and excited to experiment more. Great day - thank you."

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"HI Zara, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! Great to meet you - hope you have fun experimenting some more at home...."

Abbie - Bought for Alan reviewed: (1 to 1) Beginner Woodwork - Automata Making

"I booked this course for my boyfriends 30th birthday. He told me all about it & even showed me the amazing boat he had make. He told me Phillip was very helped and patient with him and he learnt a lot. The course was very afford able and easy to get to. Highly recommended"

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"It was great to meet Alan. I'm glad he enjoyed his present. Although he wasn't exactly a "beginner" at woodwork, we still managed plenty of upskilling and tips. Enjoy painting the boat!"

Garry Munro reviewed: Glass Experience Day

"Purchased for a birthday present for my wife who had a fantastic day and is now researching getting her own bead making equipment."

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Garry, glad to hear Kay enjoyed her day with us."

Kaya R reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"This was my first time glassblowing and it was such an incredible experience, thanks to Ricky and the Creative Vibe Glassblowing team! I reached out to produce a piece for a student art project and not only was Ricky's instruction super comprehensive, but his knowledge and experience as a glass artist helped me decide what artistic directions I could take my project in and allowed me to apply ideas organically. I booked two back to back sessions and had the opportunity to experiment and explore various techniques and tools before crafting my final vessels which I'm so pleased with. Will definitely be booking again in the future, and highly recommend them to anyone no matter your skill level! "

Roger Chapman reviewed: From the garden- still life with a mixed media approach

"As a newcomer to practical art, in my 7th decade, this day was a delight, informative and confidence builder from start to finish. Loosening up was the phrase of the day and it helped me to do that and build confidence to try new things, develop and hone my skills and create art that made me feel happy (if no one else!) Alison is an accomplished artist and teacher in her own right and passes her knowledge on in an easy and supportive manner, Time well spent."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Roger, Thank you for your kind feedback .It was lovely to meet you and work with you. You approached the day with a really positive attitude and were not afraid to explore new techniques and processes with great results ! You should be really pleased with the work that you produced and I hope it has inspired you to keep experimenting . Good luck ! Best wishes Alison"

Alison Snelgsr reviewed: From the garden- still life with a mixed media approach

"I had a fabulous creative day imersing myself in colour and floral design! Thank you Alison, I’ll be back again for more! Alison"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Alison, Thank you for taking the time to review your day. So pleased that you enjoyed the day, it was great to see how your work evolve and developed as the day progressed, you should be pleased with the outcomes ! I hope that it inspires you to carry on painting at home . See you again . Best wishes Alison"

Sarah reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"Just spent a brilliant day at Coralie's Mosaic Workshop. The studio was equipped with all the materials you could possibly want and there are lots of books for inspiration. The day was well organised and Coralie was very helpful and supportive throughout together with plenty of refreshments. I have never done anything like this before and it was absolutely amazing and absorbing so I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to have a go."

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you, it was such a lovely day. Best wishes Coralie "

MrsMcK reviewed: Three Day Indian Miniature Painting Workshop Birds with Samantha Buckley

"I didn’t know what to expect as I’m not an arty person and I’ve not painted before. As a beginner, I found the instruction clear, enabling me to try out the basics for myself. The techniques are amazing and I couldn’t believe how much there was to it…I’m not surprised our fantastic teacher Sam has spent decades developing her skills, as her painting samples are breathtaking. All materials were provided and we were looked after as valued guests by Bridget, of Moor and Sea Holidays. The hospitality was exceptional and I would recommend the accommodation on site. Lunch, prepared from scratch in-house, was wholesome and healthy…and the homemade baking, served at ‘cake-breaks’ are legendary."

Moor and Sea Holidays responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review We really enjoy hosting these courses and it was lovely meeting you We hope to see you again"

Claire Cawthray reviewed: Make your own Silver Ring

"My mother in law, alison really enjoyed her experience ☺️ she loves her ring that you helped her make for her birthday. Thankyou x"

Tori Foster Jewellery responded:

"Hi Claire, it was lovely to meet Alison and I'm so glad she enjoyed herself. Excellent birthday gift!"

Ozlem Hazar reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"I’ve had an excellent day and learn’t a lot during the workshop. The teacher was brilliant and showed us different techniques. I would highly recommend the workshop to everyone! I feel proud of myself making a tote bag. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much Ozlem for the lovely review. We are glad you had a great time, you were a pleasure to teach :-)"

Nicole Andrews reviewed: Jewellery design workshop - silver pendant or silver earrings

"Fantastic teacher ♥️ I have done 2 workshops with Shelia at her studio. First workshop I made a silver ear cuff and second I made silver hoop earrings. Such a reasonable price for the length of workshop. The piece of jewellery you make is excellent quality, I have had so many compliments. Would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in jewellery making. Shelia is so friendly and knowledgeable! "

Anne reviewed: Taster Pottery Session

"A really enjoyable and creative session. I was particularly lucky to have sole tuition with no others on the course"

jccermaics responded:

"Thanks Anne for your kind review 😊"

Rebecca reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Rochdale

"Thoroughly enjoyable day in a lovely venue. Anne was very welcoming and an excellent teacher. If you are interested in loom weaving I would recommend this course; it gives you very hands-on experience of the whole process and at the end of the day you have a lovely scarf to take home!"

Lilla reviewed: Willow Trug Workshop in the Woods

"A lovely day in the Bluebell woods. Suz was really supportive and knowledgeable as well as providing tea and biscuits. I love my basket - a first effort at weaving for me."

Peter Folwell reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"A really brilliant course by Ted, a skilled and knowledgeable craftsman. Before doing the course I found it hard to believe that I could make the strum stick dulcimer in just one day. But I did! Ted showed me every stage of the construction on a piece of scrap wood and then kept an eye on me when I completed the part on my dulcimer. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Kind words indeed Peter thank you , I hope your 3 string music stick brings you much pleasure . Remember I do the Woodwork Day course too so hope to see u again my friend Merci :-) Kind regards Ted"

Richard reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"This course was everything I had hoped for and more. The tutors, Gav and Tom, were excellent instructors with a deep understanding of the craft, the various tools and getting the best out of all the students. The whole weekend was conducted in a relaxed, friendly and patient manner. Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or an absolute novice, you will love this course and be unbelievably proud of the English longbow you make. I cannot recommend this course, or the organisation, highly enough. Thanks guys."

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Amazing thank you so much and glad you enjoyed the weekend. Let us know if you ever need any follow up Pam "

Clare Johnson reviewed: Silver clay 2 day course for beginners - Lori Ridgway

"What an incredible two days! Lori was absolutely amazing—so patient and supportive, letting me work at my own pace. I was amazed at how many new skills I picked up during the course—I ended up making five different pieces! I learned how to set stones, roll a ‘worm’, polish metal, and even use a kiln and blowtorch. The two days flew by far too quickly, and since then, I’ve definitely caught the jewellery-making bug! I can’t wait to dive in with my own kit. Huge thanks to Lori (and to Bluey the budgie for keeping us company!)."

LR Silver Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review. I’m glad you’ve caught the bug and can’t wait to see what you make. "

Deborah reviewed: Solitaire Ring Stone Setting

"Have recently attended the solitaire ring course. I really enjoyed the course and now have a lovely ring.The tutor was lovely and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend the course and would love to go back for another ."

Andi reviewed: Full day Learn How To Upcycle Furniture Painting Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and learned a lot during the day. I even came away with a finished up-cycled coffee table! So pleased they keep groups to a maximum of 5 making it a really relaxed and pleasant environment to learn and create. Mel and Paul were very engaging and supportive throughout the day. And there's a fabulous cafe next door."

Redeemed Decor responded:

"Hi Andi, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the day. We always aim to keep the workshops relaxed and personal, so it’s great to know the small group size made a difference. It was an absolute pleasure having you with us and we're so proud of what you achieved. 👏🏻 Hope to see you again soon, for another creative workshop — and yes, the café next door is a real treat! 😊 Many thanks Mel & Paul "

Yasser reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

" We booked this for a 7 person stag do and had an excellent time doing a one day workshop with Robert. Most of us were new to woodcarving and it was a great introduction to the craft as well as how to use the axes and knives safely and usefully. There's lots of freedom in what you can make, as long as it's doable in the time given, we each made either a large spoon, butter knife, or hammer. Robert is very helpful and supportive and made the entire experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend working in the outdoor space in Govan if the weather permits. "

Frances Ross reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"I spent 3 days with Ed in his studio learning how to make a plaster model and mould. To make the model, we used the lathe, the whirler and sledging - including making the template to sledge on and the sledging tool. All of this was new to me and Ed explained and demonstrated everything in detail. I came away with a fantastic model and mould, and head full of knowledge and ideas. Ed is a patient, generous and thorough teacher and I highly recommend him - if you want to learn any aspect of working with moulds, he's the best! "