Latest reviews

Yvonne Cunnane reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Very enjoyable. I learned a great deal particularly about Bath stone. Sebastian has a wealth of experience and can cope with a wide variety of people coming to the subject from different angles. He’s very encouraging and helpful and does not impose his ideas on you. The venue is glorious. It’s out in the most beautiful countryside sited in a wonderful collection of ramshackled huts. I shall return!"

Sarah Lyon reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great fun. Tiring but not as hard as I had imagined. Excellent support and help from Sebastian just when I needed it! I would recommend two days like this to get the idea of stone carving and be encouraged to have a go and be prepared to feel pretty whacked by the end of the day. Might come again!"

Angela Manning reviewed: China mosaic workshop with China Petals

"Had a great day. Lots of resources to use, and nice venue."

China Petals responded:

"Hi Angela, Im really glad you had a great time and your plaque looks brilliant, well done."

John hallford reviewed: The Art of Faux Marbling Effects Course

"A very nice and informative panting course with a pleasant and knowledgeable tutor"

Victoria Fox reviewed: Full day mosaic workshop for beginners - Meriden, West Midlands

"Fabulous day with a fabulous host and teacher. Thank you Anne. All three of us did Christmas mosaics and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Afternoon tea was delicious. Will be coming back very soon."

Pamela reviewed: Distressed painted furniture course with refreshments

"Loved our recent course and came home with 2 wonderful chairs."

Karen Raeside reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Fabulous morning with Kerry yesterday learning how to pour my own candle. Kerry shared with us her passion for candle making and I learned not only how to make a candle but how to properly burn it and loads about different waxes and scents. It was a very informative session with a lovely group of people. Kerry made us so welcome and her homemade cake was delicious too!!! I would highly recommend ?"

Clare Clark reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What an amazing experience! Jonathan was patient and managed to match the different paces we had in the group. We were all really chuffed with our jewellery- whole experience was fantastic ?"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank yo Clare. Great to meet you and a pleasure to help you with your jewellery making Jonathan"

Paul McCaffrey reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving

"I attended a rustic table making course earlier in the year and enjoyed it so much I thought I would have a go at spoon carving. On both courses the teaching was very good using a variety of tools and techniques. The facilities in the teaching area and the centre were very good. I now have a very nice table that I am staining and waxing, and the skills to try spoon carving at home."

dorothy walker reviewed: Mosaic day course decorating plant pots on Orkney

"Wish I'd picked a more simple design, but I learned a lot in this workshop."

Sue Browne reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"Claire’s class was just great, I enjoyed every minute of it!! Claire made me feel comfortable and relaxed as soon as I got there. She made the instructions simple and straight forward, demonstrating each part of the process and suggesting slightly different methods which might be useful. Claire had lots and lots examples of finished and try-out pieces which were really lovely and gave me loads of ideas for my own stuff! I learnt a lot, met two lovely people, Claire and Trish, had cakes and coffee and left with some beautiful jewellery made by me! Thanks Claire!"

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"You leaf Pendant was beautiful Sue and it was a great workshop! Thank you, Claire"

Matilda reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Such a lovely relaxed morning. I can't belive how professionally the candles came out to be, even though we were all beginners! Obviously that's thanks to Kerry who is an excellent teacher :)"

tina saxton reviewed: Glass Bead Making Workshop - For Two People

"Brilliant course, loved every minute of it and would recommend it to anyone. I learned a lot and it was great fun. Only problem is I want to do it again I feel a new hobby starting. Julia is a good tutor and taught me lots, for any one wanting to try this I would definitely recommend this course."

Sue reviewed: PaperCrafts & Cardmaking Craft Sessions with Stampin Up Demonstrator

"I attend Lyndsey’s card class once a month. Lyndsey is very patient with beginners and more advanced, we all get treated the same ! She is very well organised, very helpful, plenty of teas & coffees, I would recommend anyone to go and attend whatever your level of crafting. You can also buy stampin Up products from Lyndsey’s catalogue, which I do from time to time , Thanks for Great Classes"

Wendy Morris reviewed: M

"I had the most amazing day today. I learnt so much and took home a piece of work that I can’t believe I made, under the expert guidance of Maddie. Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge. It was lovely to spend the day chatting as we worked. I would highly recommend a day with Maddie, she made me feel completely at ease and let me work at my own pace. An amazing studio full of colour and textures to inspire. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to return."

Ellie Bromage reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Chris was an excellent teacher, hands on when we needed help but also let us get on and practice what we’d just learnt. We finished our key rings early so was able to apply what we’d just learnt to making a poker for our fire and put a scroll and twist into it. Chris had great communication with us prior to our course, I would highly recommend him! Well worth the wait!"

Chris West reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"My wife and children had bought me a wood lathe to occupy me in my retirement. Having set my workshop up and having recently retired I felt now was the time to get a thorough grounding in the basic techniques from which I could develop my skills. The day with Mark was one of the most enjoyable days training I have had for a long time and suited the way I learn perfectly. The day was full of anecdotes, explanations of theory and practical side of the tools and turning, as well as an appropriate level of hands on work on the tooling and lathe. The extensive information provided verbally was complimented with a full set of notes that will form a great aide memoir for the future. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, patient and personable: the day flew by. Following the course, Mark has provided an e-mail summarising the various points of interest from the day, and detail on where specific items of tooling, in which I showed interest, could be purchased. The course was extremely good value. Mark – many thanks"

Jacqueline Epps reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I spent such an interesting and engaging evening with Rebecca as she showed me the basics of weaving and then let me loose one of her looms to try out a variety of patterns. I left with written details and a lovely sample of my evening's work. I would highly recommend Rebecca as a friendly, informative and encouraging teacher. I plan to go back!"

Susan Drandle reviewed: Luxury Christmas decorations (full day) with the Cheshire School of Glass

"My friend and I have been on this course. It was really good. There were plenty of materials and Jenny is a very inspiring teacher. We couldn't make the dates advertised, so Jenny very kindly found dates for us especially that suited us. Great value for money course in a pretty barn conversion."

Josh reviewed: “One-to-one” basic woodwork course

"I spent the day with Nathan at this fantastic location,the course was well structured and lots of time for additional jointwork towards the end. I Look forward to spending more time with Nathan and improving my woodworking skills in the future"

Katie reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"I took the this course as my first step into starting my own business and i'm so glad i did. She was very knowledgeable and gave me all the information i needed to get started on my own as well as making me feel confident in my ideas."

Cora Dann reviewed: Silver Metal Clay at Crown Jewellery School

"My daughter and I attended a silver clay jewellery day. We had a most enjoyable day. Making some lovely pieces to take home. We were provided with drinks and lunch. Both tutors were helpful and created a good atmosphere. I would recomend this course."

Hayley reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Attended with my sister and we made up a small group of 5 students on the beginners workshop. Great teacher who also made it fun! Anita has a real passion and knowledge for her craft, answering all our questions and giving invaluable tips. Bought a candlemaking kit from here and went straight home and began making our own candles. Would definitely visit again!"

Mindy S reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Already planning to come back for the intermediate course, Anita was a fantastic host, who is very knowledgeable about her craft. Me and my sister absolutely loved it, was a really really enjoyable class, and as I said I will definitely be returning. Already planning to come back for the intermediate course. Anita was a fantastic host who is very knowledgeable about her craft. Made a variety of different candles using different waxes, scents and colours. Me and my sister absolutely loved it, it was a really enjoyable class, and as I said I will definitely be returning."

Kate reviewed: Furzie: Needle-felting course at From Home, Berkeley, Gloucestershire

"Michelle was very knowledgeable and very patient, and very gifted. I enjoyed my day very much, and was so delighted to have made a dog to take home. I think I'm hooked on this hobby? Thanks Michelle"