Latest reviews

Olivia von Halle reviewed: Georgie's needle felting animals

"I had the most wonderful morning doing a needle felting course with Georgie. I’m not a ‘crafter’ and have never done anything like this before so didn’t know what to expect, but I loved every minute of it. It was the most fantastic way to take a break from life, to really concentrate on something and allow my mind to relax into an almost meditative state. I was really proud of my little mouse and have become quite attached to him! Georgie is an amazing teacher, brilliant at explaining and very encouraging. Her home is lovely and we had delicious cake and tea and a lot of laughs - it was great fun. Thanks Georgie!"

Georgies Felted Friends responded:

"Thank you Olivia for your lovely review and I am very pleased you enjoyed your morning on my course. Kind Regards Georgie"

Barbara Walker reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"A great afternoon learning new 2D felting techniques. Heather was a great host and tutor explaining each stage in the process at a good pace and it was interesting to see how they all evolved. The small size of the group ensured personal advice as needed in a great atmosphere. The cakes were yummy too I will be making some this weekend. I would highly recommend this course."

Gill Biddle reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"Heather made us very welcome with her range of teas and lovely homemade cakes before we got stuck in to selecting from her beautiful rainbow of coloured wools and starting our felt making. All four of us were complete novices but under Heather’s excellent guidance all achieved pleasing results. I would definitely recommend Heather’s courses."

Valerie Mendenhall reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"How fortunate we are that classes like this are offered, with projects easily accomplished by a novice or beginner under the exceptional tutelage of Melanie. Melanie made this new-to-me art form accessible by sharing her wide variety of supplies and teaching us a number of techniques resulting in four projects. I felt confident knowing she was right beside us guiding us through the selection of colors and materials. The class was well organized, with supplies neatly laid out, alternating instruction time with project time. She organized a lunch outing at a nearby restaurant, which was included in our class price. And had breakfast pastries and afternoon (lemon - yum!) cake for us. My only wish is that the venue (quilt shop) had opened for an hour for the class takers to do a little browsing & shopping! But since it was a Sunday, the quilt shop owner certainly deserved a day of rest."

David Campbell reviewed: Festive soap and cream making with The Scottish Soapworks

"A relaxing learning environment helped by the friendly and welcoming approach from both Lynn and Jenny. Lovely surroundings and a real sense of team effort from start to finish learning both processes. I've already passed out samples to friends and family and have started to purchase the products to continue to learn this fascinating process. I have the bug and will be back for other courses and may even look to the two day business course with Jenny I enjoyed it so much. A fabulous day and I'd highly recommend it to anyone curious about the soap making processes."

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hi David. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you've continued making soap at home, and it sounds like you've really caught the soap making bug! Hope to welcome you back again soon. With best wishes, Lynn"

Claire Batten reviewed: Lino Printing on Fabric Day with Oxford Linocut Workshops - Fabric Printing

"Claire is a dedicated and inspiring teacher; her course is thorough, fun and flexible. She carefully took us through all the processes and techniques and embraced each of our ideas. Everyone was excited by the printing and fabric created. It was a wonderful day in a delightful workshop with a great teacher. We all want to do more printing! Thank you, Claire"

Zoe Hayward reviewed: Two day leather bag making workshop

"My mum and I attended the two day leather bag making workshop. We really enjoyed our two days with Rosanna. She’s a great teacher, very patient and helped us create two beautiful leather bags exactly to our requirements. We learnt lots of new skills and techniques and were utterly absorbed in the world of leather bags. We would highly recommend this course!"

Jenny Eades reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"Brilliant day with Vanessa doing both this course and the soft lamp shade course - learned loads in a lovely atmosphere, had great fun in the process and have two fabulous shades to bring home plus the skills to make my own at home. Highly recommended."

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Jenny! I really enjoyed the day too chatting as we worked and you were a delight to teach plus fantastic results ?"

Claire reviewed: Georgie's needle felting animals

"I've done 2 courses now - wonderful escapism! Really loved getting stuck in to doing something totally different. Georgie is very patient and complementary to encourage you along - and despite not thinking of myself as creative I surprised myself at what can be achieved!! Can't wait to get back to make a zebra - hopefully a whole wildlife park in future!!"

Georgies Felted Friends responded:

"Thank you for booking into the Zebra course Claire. I am so glad you enjoyed the other courses too. I look forward to seeing you again on the 14th August. Kind regards Georgie"

Tom reviewed: Georgie's needle felting animals

"I have now done 4 courses. They have all been great fun with a lot of laughter. I am the least crafty person on the planet but I surprised myself that I could create something that almost resembled the brief! On one course the task was to make a mouse. Mine didn’t quite turn out like that; I like to call it a poodle mouse (possibly a world first) but I am enormously proud of it. It’s addictive and I would recommend the course to anybody."

Georgies Felted Friends responded:

"Thank you Tom for your review. I am very pleased that you enjoyed the 4 of my needle felting courses you came to. Your Poodle Mouse was amazing and certainly a first! Kind Regards Georgie"

Gordon Brander reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"Highly enjoyable couple of hours learning glass cutting techniques with great advise and enthusiasm. Would definitely recommend this course. Made welcome and encouraged to have a go. Lovely inspiring surroundings and great recommendation for lunch across the road."

Glass By Design responded:

"Very glad you enjoyed your time with us. Now you are cutting so well, just keep practising!"

Debbie reviewed: Willow piglet/ small pig workshop Burley New Forest

"Had a really enjoyable day with my sister on the willow piglet course. Jacqui was very knowledgeable and friendly in teaching us complete novices. Was a real bonus to be able to take home a fully completed willow pig. Would fully recommend it and I am interested in doing another course."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi, Debbie thank you for a lovely review, it was a pleasure meeting you both. I hope that the journey home went well :-) Best wishes Jacquie"

Jules reviewed: Georgie's needle felting animals

"A really good course. Learnt how to make felted mice for the Christmas tree, rabbits for an Easter table decoration and curly fleeced lambs for a gift. Only thing is, I didn’t then want to give them away! Relaxing, fun and a sense of achievement. Highly recommended."

Georgies Felted Friends responded:

"Thank you very much Jules for your kind review. I am really pleased you enjoyed learning how to needle felt on my courses and it was a pleasure to teach you. Kind regards Georgie"

Becky Ellison reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"I would highly recommend doing Oliver's course. I had very little knowledge of French polishing but by the end of the day I felt as if I had gained an enormous amount of knowledge and skills. I took a leaf from a large Victorian dining table as my project and by the end of the day it had been restored beautifully. The notes Oliver provides are excellent and he divides his time very well between everyone on the course. He provided everything that was required and the facilities are good. I agree he is an excellent tutor. This was a day very well spent!"

Mrs Sarah Collins reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"I did the felting course, which covers wet and needle felting along with using machine embroidery as embellishment. Lovely course, very clear instructions and lots of help. Books and pictures were provided for inspiration or we were free to use our own from home. This is a really enjoyable and satisfying set of techniques to learn. Best of all, you go home with a piece of finished work using them. The venue was Cobbles and Clay in Haworth and a delicious lunch was provided. Looking forward to my next course already."

Angela reviewed: Mosaic experience workshop for two with award winning artist Julie Vernon Nottinghamshire

"Had a fantastic day with Julie making an outdoor mosaic plaque. Julie offered encouragement and helpful advice and had an amazing range of colours and materials to bring my idea to life. A very hands-on course where we were encouraged to follow our own ideas and try different techniques. Great venue in her light and airy studio. A relaxing lunch which was most welcome - especially the homemade cake ?. Julie made this a really enjoyable and rewarding day that I'd recommend to anybody wanting to try mosaics or develop their skills."

Mia Wraight reviewed: Clayful UK -Handbuilt or wheel thrown ceramics

"I learnt a lot with Nicola! Had a great half-day learning how to throw and make different things out of clay! Highly recommend this course!"

Janice reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"This was a birthday gift given to me by my daughter who joined me on this excellent weekend in this beautiful country house hotel. We were joined by a mixed ability group of friendly people for this two day art course. Vicki and Beth were very enthusiastic and gave us much encouragement in producing quick pleasing results."

Diego reviewed: Custom Leather Working Course

"It is always hard turning a wonderful experience into words. I booked a 5 days basic course with Nigel in order to learn pattern making, saddle stitching, and the proper use of right tools and materials. What I actually got by those days is way more than that: He provides you a step by step method to apply universally with a clear understanding of the handmade & handstitching philosophy. Moreover, he is a wonderful person smart fun and helpful He is going to see me again very soon! Diego from Italy"

Brian Thomas reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"I took part on the watercolour weekend at the flackery ash hotel in Peasmarsh. I learnt many new techniques, in a comfortable friendly surroundings. I highly recommend the experience"

Rizwan Khan reviewed: Pet Portraits in Pastel

"It was my first time working with pastels and I was incredibly pleased with the results! Gaynor was able to make me comfortable with pastel techniques very quickly and also recommended me the best materials to use going forward! I’d recommend her to anyone - she really is a masterful teacher for all levels of students!"

susie stanway reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"I wanted to do this course to supplement my upholstery services so that I can offer more professional wood restoration services to clients. Although it's perfect for hobbyists I would say that it's also suited to anyone looking to develop their skills in a professional capacity too. I've just finished the Association of Master Upholsterers 3 stage diploma and it's been a fantastic bolt on to my training. Ollie is extremely generous with his knowledge and his own work has a really nice contemporary style which fits with the type of upholstery I like to do, because of this I felt really confident that his advice would result in the type of finish I wanted and it did! Highly recommended."

K Crofton reviewed: Natural dye and ecoprint course - a magical introduction to using plant dyes and leaf contact print

"It has been an awe inspiring course. There is a magic about waiting for the whole process to dry which lasts a week. The process has been well explained and those on the course have been shown portfolios linked to this process which supports the whole course. I have enjoyed the course so much I would love to do it again. I would recommend this course and the teacher."

Amanda Duke Artist responded:

"Thanks Kerry, I could not have wished for a more enthusiastic student. I look forward to seeing you again next week. Amanda"

Sue reviewed: Silk painting

"Spent Saturday afternoon at Kat's silk painting class, what a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Kat is a great teacher, well prepared & very patient with everyone. I will definitely be booking on another class."

Asanga Judge reviewed: Weekend landscape painting in watercolours

"Georgina is both an experienced and fun art teacher. Her recent workshop was an enjoyable and informative experience. She was both encouraging and challenging with innovative ideas, giving advice on practical tips for painting different objects as well as composition and specific effects, such as capturing movement and light and shade. I learnt a lot and my painting ability has noticeably improved, giving me more confidence to experiment further. Asanga Judge"