Latest reviews

Lola Boon reviewed: Mosaic applique with the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have managed to keep all my fingers and thumbs. I've created a mosaic masterpiece which is huge! I can't believe I made it in just 2 days. I used Marine plywood as it will be going outside. Jenny was so encouraging and is a very patient and enthusiastic teacher. The studio is lovely, but is up a small flight of stairs. I really enjoyed this course and learn't so much."

Gaynor Martin reviewed: Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have just collected my fired glass from Cheshire School of Glass. I am so pleased with the results. We had the best time. Jenny is so welcoming and inspiring. I will be going to more courses there."

Darian reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"A very enjoyable course . Would recommend excellent tutor"

Julie reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience Day

"My father and I spent the day with Colin at his forge, as a treat for my father. Neither of us had done any blacksmithing before, and we found Col to be a fantastic teacher, who had created a fantastic day. The forge is in a perfect setting, Col has a fab sense of humour and way of teaching. He really has developed a great line up for the day, packed full of blacksmithing, and within half an hour we were hammering away; by the end I think we had 'had a go' at a fair number of basic techniques. Col was really patient, very generous with his compliments, full of enthusiasm and knowledge. The day was really relaxed, and lots of fun chatter. We came away with our hard work and haven't stopped talking about it since, four days on. We couldn't recommend this day enough and look forward to going back for another day with Col soon - thank you Colin."

Eleanor Rogerson reviewed: Kiln fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Full day workshop

"I did this course early July and it was fantastic. There were 4 people on the course and we all went away with a set of beautiful enamelled items. Katie demonstrated the basic techniques, but most of the day is about having a go with Katie there to help and offer suggestions. She is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. It was a very relaxed and supportive atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to try enamelling, who wants to improve their enamelling or just anyone who would like to try something new."

Katie Sanderson, enamel artist responded:

"Thank you so much Eleanor, wish you lots of fun exploring this wonderful craft further. Katie"

Karen Tandy reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"I had a brilliant two days working with Kate. I made a pair of boxing hares and I'm absolutely delighted with the results. I worked in Kate's beautiful garden and a lovely home made lunch was provided with plenty of refreshments throughout the day. Kate is an extremely talented and fabulous teacher. She is patient and a really lovely lady, who is fun to be with. Kate is a perfectionist and helped me with the proportions of the hares. She also gave me advise on how to treat them, so they will still look good whatever the weather. All my friends who have seen my sculptures have been amazed. I'm really tempted to have another day with Kate, to make something else, if I can find room in my garden for it. If you want to do a willow sculpture, then look no further than Kate Morrell, you won't be disappointed. Thanks again Kate for a truly wonderful weekend."

Emma Payne reviewed: One day silver jewellery designing and making workshop

"My Mum and I had an amazing day with Bridget. We couldn’t of asked for a more welcoming, friendly and passionate teacher for our first taste of silver jewellery making. Her workshop had everything we needed and more and it was the perfect set up for us. We were so pleased with the pieces we made and would highly recommend he course to anyone."

John Cartwrigjht reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"A really super day. I have made very simple stick in the past, this course has spurred me on to make better sticks. As with many things personal guidance is a million times better than a book [or even You Tube videos]. Dave has a very easy style of teaching. You are guaranteed to enjoy the day"

Clive Cottam reviewed: Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

"An absolute delight! As if I'd known Chris for years, our conversations explored a range of topics between his comprehensive and patient tutoring. I was a bit apprehensive but this proved groundless, as Chris provided an ideal environment for learning and practical application. The balance of instruction, guidance, suggestion and support was just right. Chris completely allows you to take ownership of your own project with only a light hand on the tiller. And of course you get to take home the product of your endeavours. Perfect."

Sara Christie reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This is my third session with Lucy and once again another inspirational, but relaxing day, so wonderful to be able to step outside of the real world for a day. Not only did I get to continue with my pendant project and learnt about stone mounting, but Lucy helped me create a beautiful ring as a keepsake for my daughters graduation, so very special, a heartfelt thank you Lucy. Thank you also Lucy for your patience and your guidance, the pictures and your wisdom sharing are so valuable in helping me to be able to do this as a much needed independant hobby. Have a great summer and see you in September."

Tim Parker reviewed: Clay modelling - sculpt a classical portrait

"I attended a 3 day course during which we fashioned a bust of a model. The old grammer school it is held in has a lovely artistic atmosphere. I had never worked with clay, but with excellent teaching and good company I had a lovely time, and produced my own mini “Epstein”! It was a great thing to do as an alternative break"

Rachel Stanaway reviewed: Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"This is the creme de la creme of glass courses. Jenny has an excellent reputation as a Glass Artist and Tutor. She is so personable and has such an easy manner that she makes everyone feel at ease and creates self -belief in her students. Everyone created beautiful work that I think they didnt know they were capable of. I am definitely going to do another course with Cheshire School of Glass. Rachel Stanaway"

Emma Cunningham reviewed: 'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass

"This was my second course at Cheshire school of Glass. It was even better than the first. Jenny's talent and expertise helped all of us create beautiful pieces to take home. I am so proud of what I have made and can't wait to put them in the garden and show family and friends. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone, whether you are a beginner or have worked with glass before. Emma Cunningham"

Lizzie Turner reviewed: Surface Techniques in Glass with the Cheshire School of Glass

"This is a really intense 2 day course about creating images in glass on the surface using enamels, sandblasting and lots of other interesting metal based products that create imagery on to glass. This was such a fabulous and diverse course. I met some great people and enjoyed every minute."

Helen reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"I was bought this course as a Christmas present and what a fantastic gift it was! Jolene explained the techniques, tools and safety very clearly. I felt really relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed being creative. I made three bangles for myself and a pendant for my daughter. My friend who had bought me the present joined me for the day and made two pairs of gorgeous ear-rings. After hearing about what a great time I had, My 13 year old daughter is now desperate to do the course. I’ll be booking us both in soon to enjoy something we can do together."

caroline bruce reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"My friend and i did a day course with Ollie and learnt to french polish. Between us we managed to revive three pieces of furniture which we brought with us and the course was well organised, interesting and fun. We both felt we'd learnt a lot and enjoyed our day!"

Maxine George reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Alice is so accommodating, super friendly and patient. Loved the ambience of her studio and the course all round. 5stars! xxx"

Ryan holroyd reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Had an amazing day with Andy great guy enjoyed from start to finish very helpful and makes you feel very comfortable will definitely be doing another ASAP"

Marlene Fisher reviewed: 1-to-1 tailored course with one of the UK's leading glass artists Jennifer Barker, at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have recently attended a one to one with cheshire school of glass for two days. I came with a specific goal in mind and left with much more! Fantastic experience with a highly knowlegable person. Good value for money."

Geraldine reviewed: Ash Splint Basket Weaving

"A really interesting and fun course. I learned a lot about making ash splint baskets, and the food, including home-made biscuits and cakes, was wonderful."

Hayley Lawrence reviewed: Stained glass for all at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have done this course at Cheshire School of Glass with Stephanie. It was brilliant. We made large panels that I would never have realised I could do. Thoroughly enjoyable. I would recommend this course to anyone."

Rachel Swash reviewed: Jewellery making at the Cheshire School of Glass

"Great course! Thank you, it was great value for money too."

Amy Williams reviewed: Jewellery making at the Cheshire School of Glass

"What a great day! A friend and I booked this. We live in stockport, so it was close enough for us to drive over to Frodsham for the day. The workshop was really lovely. We had lots of materials to use in every colour needed and lots of dicroich glass to play with! We learnt to programme the kiln, not that I could remember how to do it again! Jenny gave us firing temperature notes though! Jenny also introduced us to Microwave kilns . I had never heard of them, so i and Lucy may buy on between us. Jenny gave us loads of jewellery findings to put our pieces on. Two very happy customers!"

jennifer barker reviewed: Intermediate glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"The course was so full of information and really excellent! I had heard of Jenny's reputation through the glass company Pearsons Glass and the fact she teaches at a University, I knew she really knew her stuff. But she was modest and so approachable. I have a kiln and I am beyond the initial fusing stage so I wasn't sure what I could be taught. How wrong could I be? Jenny is inspirational. I recommend this course. I personally think you could do this course as a beginner as well as experienced. The other 3 ladies and myself had mixed ability and Jenny catered for all our levels."

Mark Head reviewed: Woodturning courses ( beginners and intermediates) in Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset

"I had inherited a lathe from my father who gave me a 2 hour lesson about 10 years ago. The lathe has been in bits in my garage ever since. I took a 2 day course with Andy in order to give me the impetus and the confidence to attempt assembly of the lathe and to get on turning. Andy has achieved this with his great experience but more importatntly with his very friendly and flexible approach to his client's needs. We sharpened correctly turning tools which I had taken with me and then proceeded to turn firstly a small rolling pin and then a beautiful bowl. The whole experience was uplifting from the beautiful rural location to the treasure chest of tools and machinery of Andy's workshop and the excellent lunches!!"