Latest reviews

Wendy reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"Thank you for the inspirational felt making workshop. I have fallen in love with the magic of felt! I made a beautiful felted flower brooch which I attached to my bag. I would recommend this workshop to anyone- clear instructions, professional tuition with a creative approach. I am coming back to Magic Wool Studio to explore felting further and make more beautiful things. Wendy"

Caroline Barnes reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"A most enjoyable day spent making a lovely hare. The course is excellent value for money as it included all materials plus drinks,lunch and afternoon tea and cake ( the course was held at Bonds ) The pace was just right and very relaxing. Denise is an excellent tutor very encouraging and just the right amount of guidance given. The opportunities for further projects are endless ( im attempting to do a 3d midel of my mums boston terrier) its an inspiring medium to work with and im really pleased I attended this workshop. Needles(s) to say I'm well and truly hooked."

Crafty Gal responded:

"Needles(s) to say I'm delighted with such a lovely review Caroline, thank you. You and your mum helped make the first course I held at Bonds extra special, you were both lovely - AND expert hare needle felters! I can't wait to see what you both make next with your Crafty Gal kits, keep in touch."

Helen reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"A fascinating and very enjoyable day! Jamal was very enthusiastic about his craft and created a very welcoming atmosphere. This was bought as a gift for me and my partner, but Jamal made it very easy to add an extra person onto the course. Now we all have a beautiful panel of stained glass to take home and a deeper understanding of the craft."

Kerry reviewed: Creative Paper Cutting (1 day) in the Peak District

"Everything about this two day course was a joy! Peter and Alison are warm and welcoming hosts at Zantium Studios, situated in beautiful rolling countryside of the Derbyshire Dales, serving a delicious home-cooked lunch, and afternoon tea with homemade cake. The paper cutting course was fantastic! Christine is an inspiring and encouraging teacher, guiding us through each stage and sharing her vast knowledge generously. Zantium take only small groups, ensuring lots of individual attention and support. I cannot recommend Zantium Studios, or Christine Green highly enough!"

Alan Morton reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"If you want to try new things that you might only do once in your life then you have to do this course. Great set up from start to finish, well looked after by Adrian and Debbie. As stated in other reviews, after a quick chat over coffee, a bit of health & safety and guidance you are pretty much straight into smashing red hot bits of steel with hammers as you set out making your first item! The environment is excellent as it is a proper barn on a working farm, the noise, the dirt, the heat of furnaces, the aching arms of swinging hammer blows make it a really authentic experience and an fascinating insight how a blacksmiths runs on a day to day basis. Photographs and videos are encouraged to take home memories of the experience. Debbie's home cooked food was outstanding as was selection of breads and cheeses. The other participants made the day memorable too. All in all an outstanding experience."

Sue Thomas reviewed: Hand spinning for Beginners Level 1 accredited course at All in a Spin

"How can two days go so quickly ! I've just spent the weekend with Dunja completing the level 1 course...and it was excellent. You learn so much and its only when you reflect on the two days do you realise quite how much was learnt on the course. Its a very relaxed atmosphere and Dunja is such a professional in the way she delivers the course and so generous with her knowledge. If you are genuinely thinking about booking this course ...I'd definitely recommend it."

Manon reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Attended one to one course with Lucy recently. I was a complete beginner but with Lucy's knowledge, expertise and patience I created a silver stacking ring. Very cozy workshop in a beautiful setting. I hope to return there in the new year to create another piece of jewellery with Lucy's assistance."

Ashley Willoughby reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"The one day workshop with Jamal was everything I wanted it to be. Fabulous day learning technique and putting it into practice. Jamal, excellent teacher, experience and patience makes for a very enjoyable and rewarding time. Highly recommended."

Wendy Willoughby reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"One day leading workshop - what a brilliant day! Jamal was very knowledgeable and was very patient, explaining all of the techniques so we understood what to do. We were thrilled with our pieces - thank you so much!"

Noemi Janosi reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"This course was so perfect. I enjoyed every minute of it. Zenia is such a lovely and patient teacher. I would definitely recommend it and would go back again :)"

Tamsin reviewed: Throwing & hand-building pottery workshops £64 per person for 2 hour workshop

"Myself and my boyfriend spent the day with Catherine at her beautiful studio last month. We each got to produce a range of thrown and coiled pieces, learning about the techniques and styles of decoration available to us. Catherine was a patient teacher and helped us to achieve so much more than we had hoped for from the day. Our pieces were then expertly packaged and shipped home to us in London. We would definitely recommend her course to novices wanting a fun days exploration of clay, or for pros who'd like to practice with a knowledgeable teacher in a welcoming environment. Thank you Catherine!"

Mike and Vicki Lumb reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Fabulous day at the blacksmithing course. Very knowledgeable, patient and experienced course leaders. Warm welcome and we brought our keyring and dragon coat hanger home with pride. You get the opportunity to make the items yourself, with guidance and actually feel like you have achieved something. Worth every penny."

Chris Fletcher reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"An amazing full day of blacksmithing. Whilst I thought it might be an easy introduction, we were straight into it! flaming furnaces, hot metal, anvils, hammers. Before we knew it we had made stuff! Brilliant. Help on hand to assist and encourage. Everyone makes a coat hook but there is scope to personalise and make it your own. Good food and good conversation around the lunch table. Fab day worth every penny and the few months of anticipation. Warning - don't plan anything big for that evening. We were fast asleep by 9pm!"

Debi Scott reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Fabulous day making a small deer. I’m not at all arty or talented and making willow animals is hard but Kate was great guiding us through it all of the way and providing lots of help and assistance. I finished my deer at home today and I am very proud of him. Wonderful day with a great lunch and a roaring fire to keep us toasty. I’ll definitely return. Thank you"

Iso reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"A great sunlit day with Mark and Jill at Mark's workshop in autumn-bright beautiful woodland. These two experts gave us excellent hands-on teaching of axe and knife work, tips on wood types and spoon design, plus plenty of tool envy opportunities - all accompanied by much good humour and Chris's fabulous lunch. Thank you!"

Rita Winter reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A lovely day spent learning new skills and actually coming away with a picture I will frame and put on the wall. Thank you Julie for your patience and for giving me something I will try on my own. A great group, a great instructor highly recommended."

Alison Edwards reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Lovely day. I am not very practical which was partly why I wanted to try this course & it was a great introduction to the art of blacksmithing. Aaron was very patient & gave individual attention to each one of us. Would highly reccommend."

Millah reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Informative, fun and everyone got to take a fabulous silver ring home with them. Highly recommended."

Cheryl reviewed: Willow Christmas reindeer

"Had a fantastic day making a reindeer. Would recommend for any ability."

Sharon Watson reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I attended the one day bag making course with my daughter. Rosanna is an excellent teacher and we came away with a lovely clutch bag each. We learnt many techniques for our first venture into leather work. Rosanna gave us lots of advice and information on suppliers and equipment to enable us to have a go at home. Thanks Rosanna for such a lovely day!"

Toby Gould reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Fantastic day with Nigel, my 13 year old son and I trying out lots of techniques and each coming back with 4 different objects made during the day. A lot of fun, with plenty of storytelling but also great advice and an friendly atmosphere allowing you to just give something a go. We're planning a second trip where we know more what we want to do. Thanks for a great day."

Rebekkah reviewed: Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

"My boyfriend booked the stacking ring course for me with Sarah as a birthday surprise. I can’t quite put into words how much I enjoyed this experience! Sarah was incredibly welcoming and obviously had a lot of knowledge and talent in what she does. She taught me the basics of ring making and explained every step of the process with such patience. Sarah has inspired me to go on a buy some of my own tools to give it another go! I would thoroughly recommend this course and could not have had a better teacher! Thank you so much Sarah for making my birthday present so special :)"

Sharon Jones reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Really enjoyed the Silver ring workshop. As a complete beginner I was delighted to get such a good result by the end of the day. Will definitely be booking another course!"

D.R. reviewed: Longbow experience

"Excellent couple of days, good materials, good tools (everything provided) (do take a packed lunch though..... if you can pull yourself away from your bow long enough to eat it!). Guidance, history and help (if you need it) provided throughout. Everyone on the course successfully made a working longbow, many thanks Tony."

Soph reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Really enjoyed the workshop, which was time and money well spent for me. I went on my own as did others and everyone seemed to mix well, and of all ages. Lovely host, informative and you get to make and take home lot's of lovely candles and get crafty. The afternoon tea came at the right time and was very nice. Thanks"