Latest reviews

Heather Payne reviewed: Make a bespoke Macramé bag

"Had a fantastic evening in this taster workshop. It was a great opportunity to try out the skills with loads of support. Lucy was very friendly and approachable allowing you to get the most out of the time. This was a small workshop so plenty of capacity for one on one support. Definitely something I’d try again and maybe even try out the wall hanging session next!"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hi Heather We're so glad you enjoyed your macramé workshop. We always keep our class sizes small so that the artists and makers are able to help you get the most out of your time here, so I'm glad you felt you had all the support you needed. I'm hoping to try out the wall hanging workshop myself...so maybe see you there! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - it means a lot to us :-) With best wishes Lynn"

Samantha reviewed: One day Bag making traditional leather workshop (tote bag / side bag)

"Kingsley was an amazing workshop facilitator! I wasn't very confident and a bit shy at first but Kingsley was very reassuring and provided a friendly and relaxed environment. I was so pleased with my bag, I surprised myself with skills I never knew I had! Thanks Kingsley! :)"

Sarah pratt reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"Excellent experience of potting thanks to Richard. Very personal tuition, showing us step by techniques. Enabling us to create ceramics pots from the wheel and hand building. We were so pleased with what we learnt and made during the session. All topped off with a delicious homemade soup. We will definitely be booking again."

Emma reviewed: Free Machine Embroidery

"Ruth managed to squeeze the three of us into her lovely studio. Ruth was a wonderful and patient teacher. We achieved so much in a day, far more than I expected! Really inspiring and we can't wait to start using our new found skills on our own projects."

Sally Davies reviewed: Introduction to silver clay in Monmouthshire

"Fantastic day! Friendly, chatty, creative and at the end of the day I am so pleased with the jewellery I've made. Recommend highly xx"

Francisca Jah reviewed: Introduction to silver clay in Monmouthshire

"Superb! Great instruction, lots of extras and actually very impressed with the results. Proud to wear the beautiful jewellery I made and will recommend the course to everyone. And I'll be back!"

Isobel Williams reviewed: Introduction to silver clay in Monmouthshire

"Excellent day. Made some wonderful jewellery to wear - I love my owl and birds. Thank you."

Sharon Lee reviewed: Introduction to silver clay in Monmouthshire

"Super day. Annamarie is a very knowledgeable teacher and we learnt a lot. Made some absolutely beautiful jewellery."

sarah.phillips reviewed: Introduction to silver clay in Monmouthshire

"Absolutely brilliant. Such an enjoyable day and it was so satisfying. Best day ever and I will be heartily recommending this day to everyone I know. I learned so much - Annamarie was great and I love the jewellery I made. Fabulous company too!"

Bek reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"I did a day introductory course with Adela. It was really good fun & informative. Adela explained everything really clearly & the workshop is a lovely space to be in to create your mosaic ? Bek"

Foo reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop at The Haberdashery, Hitchin

"A great evening learning all about silver clay - Tuuli is an excellent tutor and very knowledgable. It was lovely to see all the different designs we all came up with. I can highly recommend this course and I will definitely be booking onto another course with Tuuli in the near future."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop! I look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards, Tuuli"

Debbie reviewed: Textured Jewellery Making

"I have attended two of Katherines courses. I have made a ring and a pendant. Brilliant class, great attention to detail. Lots of tips and individual help. Great tutor. Tea and homemade cake is a bonus. Would recommend anyone to try her courses."

Eloise Pierre reviewed: Glass fusing and slumping for beginners

"A fantastic course and a weekend well spent! We learnt alot and tried lots of different techniques and came away with some amazing pieces."

Freddie Raymond reviewed: Introduction to Furniture Restoration - Cambridgeshire

"I had an immensely interesting introduction to woodworking with Bill, who carefully and insightfully took me through the basics of hand-tools, timbers, techniques and his philosophy of restoration. The day felt tailored around my needs, all of my questions were answered patiently and I by the time I left I had gained a lot of Bill's enthusiasm. I have already booked in to his 5-day course making a Welsh Stick Chair and am thoroughly looking forward to it."

Emma Corner reviewed: Photoshop or illustrator skills - group booking

"A brilliant course if you want to enter the industry or hone your existing skills. I learnt so much that prepares me for my textile design career that I hadn’t learnt at college. Great and patient tutoring making it easy to follow. Would thoroughly recommend."

Mary Jones Design responded:

"Thank you Emma I am so pleased we could help you Mary"

Tracy reviewed: Traditional Mead (honey wine) making course

"I really enjoyed this course and we are looking forward to tasting the mead"

Melissa Mansfield reviewed: Glass Fusing & Slumping Weekend for Beginners & Improvers

"Jude demonstrated different glass fusing techniques that we later practised. She encouraged imagination and experimentation in a guided and supported environment. I learnt a great deal from her knowledge and from her approach. I would thoroughly recommend Jude’s glass fusion courses."

Tracy Docksey reviewed: Country wine making course - basic level

"Really enjoyed this course and looking forward to tasting the wine"

Sue Adams-McMillan reviewed: Jewellery from reclaimed copper

"I was gifted a copper jewellery making course at The Bridge Studios, with Lesley. It's a bit of an odd place to find, in that you approach it (according to google) and you have to do an odd hairpin bend to find the entrance. The course was great. Lesley was friendly and informative, her demonstrations were easy to follow and she spent time with each of us to make sure we got the technique right. We were taught a range of jewellery making skills, with the tools and I came home with 2 bracelets (one for me and one for my daughter) and earrings that I made. I also met some lovely people who made the day enjoyable. This is a reasonably priced course and I managed to pair it with a weekend in Cardiff. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others. Personally I could have stayed all day making things as she gave us lots of ideas to run with. Thanks Lesley."

Janice Dalziel reviewed: Full day introduction to glass fusing course.

"Had a really excellent day with Amanda, she is a great tutor who puts you at ease and helps make your imagination into reality. I am so pleased with my platter made by kiln carving and my fused glass piece is just how I wanted it to look. I will doing more days with Amanda as my head is full of other designs I would like to make and to have more superb lunches!"

Bob Conolly reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"My partner bought this one day course as a Christmas present, as I had often expressed a desire to work with wood, and in particular in wood turning. I spent the 31st of Jan with Mark, from 0920 in the morning until 1850 in the evening! I have attended many courses throughout my life, and this one rates as one of the best. Mark has a tremendous breadth of knowledge which he tried to impart to me. By the time I left I was both physically and mentally tired. We covered use of all the basic skills with the 7 prime tools, with plenty of hands on time on a lathe. I feel that I now know enough to decide whether or not to invest in equipment, but more importantly what to look for and how to avoid over-spending. Overall a fantastic course that fulfilled all my requirements, and more, with a gentleman who was a pleasure to spend time with."

Liz DE CHASTELAIN reviewed: An introduction to wood turning with Gregory Moreton (2 Days)

"This was actually the second course I've done with Greg and it was just as good as the first time! An artist and expert turner who's friendly, relaxed and very thorough and an attentive teaching style makes for a thoroughly enjoyable time in his very well equipped workshop. I took some of my own new chisels etc along and he showed me the correct way to use and resharpen them. His wealth of knowledge and experience allows him to be flexible and so you will learn everything you need to -plus if you have a particular question or desire to gain extra practice in a particular skill, he can focus according to your needs. I wouldn't consider going to any other tutor now. Thanks again Greg! Liz"

maureen brown reviewed: Wood carving for beginners and improvers at Ness Botanic Gardens Cheshire

"I did this course at the end of January. It was great, John had so much patience and made no attempt to rush us. He explained everything clearly as we went along. I really enjoyed the whole course and learnt so much. I had never done any carving before so was a wee bit scared of making a mess of everything. If you enjoy making things or just messing about with wood, have a go at this course, I am sure you you won't regret it. Maureen Brown"

John White Woodcarving responded:

"Hi Maureen, thank you for your kind review. I am very pleased you enjoyed it, especially as you travelled quite a distance. Very best wishes John & Carol"

Tom reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Simon is a really nice guy, and did a good job of teaching me not only the basics of wood turning, but also what tools and equipment I should get as a beginner. I highly recommend if your a beginner who's thinking about having a go at wood turning."

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

"Hi Tom, Thank you for your fab review! We're so pleased you've enjoyed your first session, and we're looking forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Simon & Louise (Blended Monkey)"

Kelly reviewed: Footstool making workshop - weekend

"Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly tutor. Great atmosphere in the sessions. Lovely weekend."

The Bespoke Home - Furniture Maker responded:

"Thank you Kelly, glad you enjoyed it! :-)"