Latest reviews

Jayne Lazenby reviewed: Wire sculpture course - birds in East Yorkshire

"I have been on quite a few of Susan's workshops over the years. To make a wire bird in a day is a great experience and something to treasure for the garden. Susan is a brilliant teacher and gives guidance, support and encouragement throughout the day. Once you have made a bird there is a course to make something slightly more challenging. A Fox, Hare, Piglet is also achievable in the day. All the courses are great fun and worth every penny, with homemade cakes a delicious added bonus. Thank you Susan - will be back soon!"

David reviewed: Pottery throwing taster on The Potters Wheel (temporarily suspended due to social distancing restrictions)

"My wife and I had a fantastic pottery experience with Sharon. Neither of us had any real previous experience and Sharon was very patient as a teacher. Made us feel relaxed and enjoyed every minute. The 2hr lesson flies by but is enough to give you a good flavour of the art. By the end you feel pretty tired. We loved the half time home made cakes! Thank you so much."

Sharon Pottery Classes responded:

"David ,it was great to meet you and Linda,. I'm glad the experience met with your expectations and you felt 'relaxed.' I hope you were not too tired and a bit of cake helped to boost the energy levels half time! I'm sure you will be doing more! Thanks again, Sharon."

peggy reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Had great fun on both of Jo’s courses and produced some very pleasing sculptures. Lovely location and good company (inc the dogs!)"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Peggy! Your tall Giacometti handstand man as re-inspired me to make another version myself for the front garden - much to Andy's horror it's likely to be over 6 feet tall and then put onto a high stand ;-) ;-) ;-)"

Helen Taylor reviewed: Learn how to make a stained glass panel

"I come from an art background and wanted to try something different. Brian is great at understanding your ideas and turning them into reality. His enthusiasm for his craft encourages you to push your ideas further. Brian has opened my eyes to new techniques that can be applied to my own paintings. I look forward to more opportunities to experiment further in creative glass techniques in widening my creativity inspired by what I’ve learnt on this course."

Cathy Smith reviewed: Animal pastel workshop

"My friend bought this art day for us both. We attended on Saturday and it was great, I had never used pastels before so was very much a beginner. With gentle instructions we progressed through the day and I was very pleased with my efforts. Some of the other clients had some very impressive work. I would do this class again"

Black Cat Art responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review! I am so glad you enjoyed the day. I will have more workshop days in late spring and during the Bucks Open Studios exhibition mid June if you fancy doing another. :-)"

Natalie Stephenson reviewed: "Bride to Be" chocolate convivial

"What a brilliant day!! Filled with laughs, good food and amazing chocolates - a perfect choice for a relaxed hen with your nearest and dearest especially if your wanting to go that extra mile and have your own creations for wedding favours or after dinner treats!! Would highly recommend to any bride to be out there!! Thank you Margaret xx"

Confetti Chocolates responded:

"Thank you Natalie for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host this event for you and your hens. I am so glad that you enjoyed your day here at confetti cakes and chocolates and that your guests will enjoy the chocolates that you made. Have a fabulous wedding day and all the best wishes for your future."

ISH reviewed: Start to sew at The Wood Cottage Crafts

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day; from an absolute beginner to making a bag, what more can you want. I highly recommend you try the course for yourself."

The Wood Cottage Crafts responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed the course."

Nicola Hunter-Dale reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Half Day Beginners Workshop

"A fabulous course with good clear and patient teaching skills. Suzanne was very warm and welcoming and her work space is lovely. There was a lot of freedom of choice with colours, design and I was made to feel very relaxed. Time disappeared far too quickly- I hadn't realised how much I'd been concentrating. A very mindful afternoon of being totally absorbed making lovely jewellery."

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed your workshop. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Suzanne"

Nigel Richardson reviewed: Landscape Photography Lessons for Beginners

"Frank has an air about him that immediately puts you at ease. His knowledge of the subject and locations are excellent and his ability to adapt to the prevailing conditions was impressive - considering we had all the elements that could be thrown at us over the weekend workshop (and despite the weather preventing any night photography) I thorough enjoyed the experience, including the wonderful accommodation and food - I will be back!"

Abi C reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"What a fun and informative course! I attended the workshop today and it has improved my own basic candle making skills and has given me a lot more confidence in what I am doing. Creating different types of candles has also been an invaluable experience. Rob is a great teacher- patient and knowledgeable and certainly made me feel welcome and comfortable enough to ask the many questions I had. Thanks so much for a great day!"

Phil reviewed: Beginners art course

"Loved this course. Highly recommend."

Maggie reviewed: Beginners art course

"Absolutely great course for beginners and improvers in a very nice location and a friendly atmosphere! Highly recommend it!"

Charlie M reviewed: Stone set rings workshop

"I recently attended a stone setting course with Joanne and had such a great time ! Jo was calm, sweet and attentive. There were 8 of us on the course and I didn't feel as though I had to wait for Jo to assist me at any point, she was on hand each time I had a question. I learnt a lot and have already begun practicing at home. Such a lovely day. I would very highly recommend Jo and her courses :)"

Joanne Tinley Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Charlie. It was lovely to meet you, and I am impressed that you made not one but two stone set rings! They look beautiful together. Keep up the practice at home!"

Helen Vickers reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"A big thank you to Jason and Louise for a fantastic two day leather bag course. The course was a Christmas present from my husband. I had never done any leather bag making before and I found the course brilliant and I got to take away with me a beautiful leather bag which I will treasure. Jason has so much knowledge and experience and made the experience both fun and rewarding. He is very inspirational when he talks about his journey to starting his business. The atmosphere in the workshop was very relaxed and the music was fab. Lunch provided was superb too. Jason and Louise were so patient and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I can’t recommend this course enough and I hope to come back and do another course soon. Please please think about doing a course to make a clutch bag!"

Lorna Luke reviewed: Wire wrap ring making workshop at Sheila Kerr Jewellery, Irvine, Ayrshire

"Found this craft course online as a wee unusual Christmas gift for my mum and myself. Glad I did as it was a really enjoyable morning. Sheila took us through wire wrap ring making step by step and then mum and I finished off our own rings."

Sheila Kerr Jewellery responded:

"Hi Lorna Thank you for your review. This means a lot to me and I’m so glad you both enjoyed the workshop. Your rings turned out really well - well done! Enjoy wearing them. Thanks again Sheila"

Beverley Warrington reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"I had a fabulous time at the cat portrait workshop. I completed a portrait that I didn’t think I could do under the patient and encouraging guidance of Zenia."

Nan reviewed: Three-Day (Week-days) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"Having recently attended one of Tina's workshops, I am thrilled to be 'up-and-running' again with my lace-making. Tina was able to assess my skill level and with her encouragement, patience and instruction I was able to embark on a piece I was keen to make. It was a most inspiring and uplifting day for me and I look forward to attending more of her classes."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hello Nan Thank you for taking the time to give a review. It was lovely to meet you ,as well as seeing the lace you had made before. It always gives me great pleasure in teaching students who are returning to lace after a break or wishing to try for the first time, and pleased you now have the confidence and skills to continue. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Tina"

Rita Davis reviewed: Paul Siggins mosaic masterclass Leigh-on-Sea

"Just got home from my 1st 2 day course, hopefully not my last, had a wonderful time came home with a picture which far exceeded my initial hope of producing, thanks Paul, Emma and all the team"

simon hatch reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Me and three friends have just spent the weekend on the knife making course. We have all made knives and sheaths that far exceeded what we believed we were capable of making. Arian is a gifted teacher. His knowledge of his craft is far reaching, his help invaluable and his enthusiasm is captivating. He guides and encourages his students all day long without 'taking over' your work but steps in to help just long enough to keep you on track. I can't rate Arian as a teacher, or the course, highly enough. We will take another of his courses in the future."

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Hi Simon, Thank you for your comments. It was a pleasure helping you to achieve such good work. I've enjoyed responding to the group's individual ideas and wishes whilst making sure we remain within the principles of this craft, as produce such a wide range of well-made knives. It was also great that you all designed and made knives which you will use frequently, the work improves further as it gets used and acquires that unique weathered look and feel. Thank you again for your hard work and positive attitude and hope to see you soon again."

Jacqui Burrows reviewed: Try Enamel workshop - suitable for all abilities

"My mum and I did a "Have a Go" enamelling workshop this afternoon. It was an excellent course and Teresa was an excellent and very knowledgeable tutor. In just a couple of hours we had both created lovely pieces of jewellery and had learnt some basic techniques of enamelling. I would thoroughly recommend Teresa's courses. Can't wait to go back and do some more!"

Anne Ridgwell reviewed: Paul Siggins mosaic masterclass Leigh-on-Sea

"Lovely course with lovely people. Paul was so patient, kind and professional. Emma was always ready to help and guide you through the process. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from design to building our own mosaic artwork. I enjoyed it so much, I’m hoping to book on another one! Thanks Paul and Emma"

JULIE JONES reviewed: Wet-felting workshop with Fabulous Feltings

"My daughter and I first visited Jane when her work was displayed as part of a tour of local craftspeople.This inspired us to book a workshop with her where we were given the opportunity to create 3 pieces of work using different felting techniques under her expert guidance. All materials were provided along with a delicious lunch within a beautiful location - we were proud of what we had achieved and enjoyed learning a new skill. Thank you Jane!"

Catherine Arrowsmith reviewed: Tree Stump Planter Workshop - Sculpture Workshop Using Pal Tiya Premium

"It was so good that I really want to keep it a secret and not share. Bob and Joe were excellent host's and teachers. The material is like nothing else that I have used. Everyone's tree stump turned out fab. To be recommended"

Sheena Batey reviewed: Dressmaking Workshops with Catherine Demet.

"I have been to quite a few of Catherine's workshops from the beginner's skirt to the most recent boiled wool raw edged jacket. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one, each time learning new skills and leaving with a delightful new garment to wear. Catherine is also very patient!"

Jane Mansbridge reviewed: Introduction to mosaics / further adventures in mosaic workshop

"Small group, only 2 of us so teacher pupil ratio excellent! I had no previous experience and Kate was very helpful and supportive. We worked at our own pace throughout the day and Kate was on hand to encourage and advise us. I was very pleased with the 2 pieces I completed. I have no hesitation in recommending Kate's mosaic course. A relaxed and enjoyable experience."