Latest reviews

Della Pascoe reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a fabulous day! Thank you for a fabulous workshop. I love my bangle."

Debbie Weaver reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A lovely way to spend the day. Great tuition, great company, great location and came away with a beautiful bangle."

MARY HOLDER reviewed: Introduction to English Willow Basket Making- Weekend Course

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day making a lovely willow basket with a handle. Jonathan is an excellent teacher and very patient! He is very knowledgeable and took us through the procedure step by step. I would recommend this course, in fact was so enthralled that I have booked on another! Looking forward to the next course in November and to see Willow again."

Helen Chesterton reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston, Lancashire

"Just attended the footstool upholstery workshop today and had a great time. Everyone made gorgeous creations to take home. Jo is a great teacher passing on lots of knowledge and helpful tips. Small class so plenty of one to one time if you need it. The setting in the park is lovely and the lunch in the cafe was amazing. Definitely recommend you try one of Jo's workshops."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Helen. I'm delighted you enjoyed the day. You did a great job of your footstool. Hope to see you again soon."

Joanne Dewberry reviewed: Travelling clay workshops for community groups in Dorset & South Somerset

"Debbie came and ran a clay making workshop for a group odf self-employed business owners. She was well prepared with a lot of equipment, tons of ideas and enthusiasm and so supportive. Highly recommended."

Yvonne Martin reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a brilliant day! I have never attempted anything like this before and believed I didn’t have a flair for this type of art. Jo was a great instructor and with her step by step guide she explained and showed us the individual processes to achieve a good-looking hare! The modern studio we worked in was lovely, bright and airy with beautiful views overlooking the garden and fields. A great day out whereby you can use your creative talents or in my case, learn a new skill."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thanks Yvonne! So glad you enjoyed the day and loved your very own masterpiece ;-) Very pleased you like my new studio - I'm as proud as punch with it and so lucky to have such a beautiful space to be creative in."

Paul Carter reviewed: Traditional English Longbow making outdoor course - a 2-day 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"What can I say but fantastic..... My son and I attended the course run by Tony and we had a great time. Tony has a great depth of knowledge and supports students throughout. The venue was brilliant, great food and great people. Both my son and I are motivated to take these new found skills forward..... Thank you Tony for a great experience."

Lesley Ainsworth reviewed: One day atmospheric landscape oil painting course aboard the narrowboat Peewit with Melanie Max

"Melanie is an excellent tutor, patient, clear and concise. It was a great environment and enjoyable from start to finish. Her work is inspirational and it was lovely to watch her produce a beautiful piece whilst explaining how colours mix, perspective and light work. The use of a fan brush was a revelation! I learnt so much, was very pleased with my completed pieces and had the bonus of keeping her example. It was so worth the distance I travelled and would highly recommend the day."

Margaret Rhodes reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"What a fantastic way to spend a Saturday! I had never worked with leather before but with Rosanna’s superb teaching and guidance I completed a cross body, two tone, fully lined bag that I am thrilled with and my friends are amazed at. I also got to use an industrial sewing machine, which seemed scary at first but we soon made friends! You are amazing Rosanna and I can wait to come back for a 2-day experience soon - that’s if you can put up with me again haha."

Kerrie Foy reviewed: Online Painting Courses - Black & White Roses

"I have been following the beginners certification course, and love it. I honestly thought i wouldn't be able to paint, but the easy to follow instructions and Karen's advice have shown me, that i can indeed paint. I have enjoyed every minute of these courses and am looking forward to continuing my new found love of painting."

Karen Underwood responded:

"Thank you Kerrie, it is so lovely to see you progressing, you told me you would never be able to paint, you have achieved so much so far x"

Penny Barker reviewed: Upholstery skills - from basic to advanced, traditional and modern styles

"I love attending the upholstery course and have been a regular attendee for 2 years at this venue. The facilities are great and the tutition is excellent. We learn and share from each other as well as from Jan and Angela. Their style of tution is very supportive and helps me to learn how to do things for myself, gaining confidence in my own skills and ensuring that I develop. It is a fun class and I enjoy the opportunity to make new friends and look forward to seeing them each week as well as us all sharing the progress of our projects. I would recommend this course as you will learn loads of new skills and take home a beautifully refurbished piece of furniture."

Teresa Hammond reviewed: Calligraphy workshop - half day

"Gaynor is a excellent teacher, and has the patience of a saint.Its a friendly atmosphere. I do find that the time flies,but I enjoy every min of it."

Hannah reviewed: Natural Dyeing & Eco-printing, Highlands, Scotland

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself whilst on a weekend workshop learning about eco printing. I have some experience with textiles and was impressed with the amount of knowledge Rosie has in regards to textiles, dyeing process, as well the history surrounding dyes and materials. Rosie is a great teacher who is extremely accommodating, helpful and approachable. She was keen for us to explore and try out a variety of methods over the course of the weekend. She took on board our interests and adapted the techniques we were covering to allow us the options to explore these interests showing the depth of her knowledge and ability as a textile artist. I would and am already considering doing another course. Great value for money with lots fitted in, not to mention the amazing home made food offered by Rosie and her family. A really welcoming and relaxed environment with great people - thank you!"

Wild Rose Escapes responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with us Hannah- I'm sure you are going to go on and print many more beautiful pieces. Yours Rosie"

Tamsin reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A wonderful, relaxing and fun way to spend a weekend! The setting in the Devon countryside is beautiful and Peters' workshop is amazing. Each stage of the project was broken down into easy to understand steps, and instruction from Peter and Lulu was clear and patient. They instill a confidence in using both hand and power tools that I didn't think I had. Everyone took home a beautiful piece of furniture at the end of the 2 days, and and alot of new skills. It has made me want to do lots more green woodworking and I will certainly be back for more of Peter's courses! I couldn't recommend it more!"

Jenna Cottage reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"I loved the course. Highly recommend"

Joe reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"My daughter Charlotte and I did the candle making course and we had such a lovely day. Jo is very informative and we had lots of scents to choose from. She explained things well and we made some gorgeous candles to take home with us. The setting is lovely and relaxed and the lunch we had provided was really lovely. Can not recommend highly enough. Thanks so much"

Grainne Reynolds reviewed: Travelling clay workshops for community groups in Dorset & South Somerset

"A fantastic morning creating and experimenting with clay under the patient and expert guidance of Debbie. She was very encouraging and gave us ideas and support when we needed it. I’d highly recommend her workshops!"

Jennie reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Went on Peter’s green wood course this weekend and absolutely loved it. A fabulous way to spend a weekend - meet lovely new people - learnt a completely new skill AND have something beautiful to take home. Thank you Peter and Lulu."

Roy Allen reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"The green furniture making course surpassed all my expectations – I learnt so much. Peter is a great teacher, very encouraging and has endless patience and Lulu was a huge help too. We learnt how to use a selection of woodworking tools and turned logs into tables and stools – unbelievable in two days. We were all very pleased and proud of our final achievements and took home our work. It was an absolutely fabulous way to spend the weekend in a beautiful location. Thank you very much Peter and Lulu."

Chris Wharton reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"The two day course is a great introduction to greenwood working. The course is the perfect gift, it gives the receiver a bespoke piece of furniture and developes new skills and interests. As a complete novice I was able to come away with a very handsome bench. Peter is calm, patient and has a conveyor belt of tea and biscuits. Highly recommended."

Jenny reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Loved the course, enjoyed the Spinning Barn. Theresa is exactly what a beginner needs in a teacher: wonderfully and widely knowledgeable, great presentation, very supportive of each of us in the group - and a great group too of beginner spinners, with many laughs along the way. Would love to do more - learn more, so please... maybe a two or three day workshop?! I would absolutely want to do that, really to have the time to practise and gently to consolidate it all over a longer period. That would be terrific."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much Jenni. It was a fabulous group and I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. I just loved your wheel too! Your first spinning was so amazing and I totally agree that a longer workshop would really help to consolidate your new skills and build your confidence. I shall look at some dates and make sure that you are the first to know!! If you have any questions do just ask. xx"

Sue Granshaw reviewed: The Expressive Portrait with Oliver Bedeman, 10/11 August

"I was completely new to painting portraits and to using oils. I learnt so much from Oli. He has a professional but gentle teaching style that not only conveys techniques and method but inspires confidence. I was particularly challenged by Oli’s use of background patterns and feel inspired to develop my own work. Thank you, Oli!"

Marina P reviewed: Relief carving & sculpture in hardwood with Alister Neville: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Relief Carving in Wood Workshop Me and my boyfriend recently attended a 1-day workshop at the Cafe, it was a wonderful experience, we will definitely repeat next time we're around Greystoke and maybe try another workshop. Alister was an excellent teacher, patient and kind and very able...we were both so pleased with our pieces at the end of the day. The food, homemade and organic, was fantastic and the service received during the day couldn't have been better. I 100% recommend it to anyone around the area, even if you're not a cyclist! The perfect place to enjoy a quiet tea and eat some delicious scones."

Toni Gibbs reviewed: Upholstery skills - from basic to advanced, traditional and modern styles

"I absolutely love this class. I’ve been attending now for more than three years and have achieved so much more than I would have imagined when I first started out. Jan and Angela are great teachers and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. It’s the highlight of my week!"

Sandra Whaites reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"Zenia is an excellent tutor. Everyone on the course enjoyed it and we all finished our items in the course time. Lovely venue and the benefit of parking on site in Cambridge is great. Looking forward to the next course."