Latest reviews

Natalie Seal reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"I love my Thursday evenings at The Clay Studio, and really look forward to it each week. The studio space is really well-thought out and equipped and there are great glaze and slip colours to choose from. Everyone is friendly and it has a relaxed atmosphere. You can go at your own pace, try the projects offered each term and get plenty of inspiration from all the wonderful pieces on display around the studio. Thoroughly recommended."

Steve reviewed: Introduction to screen printing

"Bought this as a present for my girlfriend and it was fantastic. Ria is very kind, helpful and it was genuinely a great course. 100 percent recommend intro to screen printing."

Anja reviewed: Interior design masterclass & lunch

"I had a fantastic time and learned a lot at Skela Studio's 5 week interior design course. Aleks is generously sharing her knowledge and experience with the group and gives lots of one-to-one attention. The course is well structured and practical, I can use the knowledge again and again. I almost finished designing my bedroom and I am doing my living room next."

Skela Studio responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Anja, it was a pleasure to have you at the class. I'm glad you are making such good progress!"

Debbie W. reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I thoroughly enjoyed my one day workshop with Lucy. I made a beautiful set of 3 stacked silver rings. Lucy has a great way of teaching which is well paced, relaxed which made the workshop a very enjoyable way to learn. I also really enjoyed Lucy's company. The location too of the workshop is ideal and relaxing. I would definitely recommend Lucy's workshop and I hope to find another project with which to return. Thank you Lucy :)"

Julia Obiomo Longo reviewed: Adult pottery classes (hand building) at Terra Mia UK

"My 12 year old son and myself went to a couple of workshops at Terra Mia UK, it was great and I highly recommend going there. The teacher is excellent and we both managed to make very nice pieces under her careful guidance even if we were inexperienced. The setting is very pleasant with a homely feel and the classes are small which gives a one to one feeling. The combination of the quality of the teaching, the craft learned and the setting makes it a very creative and relaxing workshop."

Julia reviewed: Adult pottery classes (hand building) at Terra Mia UK

"My 12 years old son and myself went to a couple of workshops at Terra Mia UK, it was great and I highly recommend going there. - [ ] The teacher is excellent and we both managed to make very nice pieces under her careful guidance even if we were inexperienced. The setting is very plaisant with a homely feel and the classes are small which gives a one to one feeling. The combination of the quality of the teaching, the craft learned and the setting makes it a very creative and relaxing workshop."

Rosie reviewed: Introduction to screen printing

"I highly recommend Ria. I asked for a bespoke workshop and had a fantastic time learning exactly what I had hoped to learn. Nothing was too much trouble and I left feeling totally inspired to try screen printing on my own (as well as a cushion for my daughter who was absolutely delighted with it). I can imagine this would also be great fun as a workshop with friends. Definitely a great day."

Marilyn Martin reviewed: Introducing winter millinery - evenings - Newcastle NE1

"I have done two courses with Margaret and thoroughly enjoyed both. I would highly recommend her. I made a felt button and a sinnamay hat. I wore my felt button at a W.I. function where quite a few people complimented me on the creation. There were four members of the WI who signed up for one of Margaret's courses and we all had a good time. For anyone with a special occasion I would definitely recommend you try Margaret's courses."

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thank you Marilyn for your review - it was a pleasure to teach you and the other members of the Belford WI group. It is always interesting to see the variety of makes that are acheived using similar materials. I was delighted to learn that you had worn your felt headpiece to a WI event and do hope to hear that your sinamay piece will have an outing too, now the summer is coming. I am looking forward to seeing the images! Thank you again for your lovely review of the winter millinery class - Margaret"

Ann Mckeever reviewed: Love your loom tapestry weaving 1-day course for beginners - Devon

"This was my first experience of weaving. Brilliant day! Excellent teaching and help from Alana. I'll certainly go back for more. I recommend it highly. Ann Mck"

James Phillips reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"I just completed a five day course with Alex and I can definitely recommend it to anyone who may be interested. Alex is a good mannered, friendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in his workshop. I feel that I learnt lots, and most importantly, It was a pleasure doing so. Thanks Alex!"

Amy Neale reviewed: 1 Day bag making course - 10 design options

"I attended the 1 day leather hobo bag making course. It was a fantastic day, with brilliant tuition tailored to my needs. The quality of the leather supplied was excellent and i would definately attend a course with Rebecca-Jane again."

Susan Cochrane reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Lovely morning spent at Jo's class. I was nervous to try something new but Jo made me feel at ease, explained the process well and supplied a fantastic range of wools for us to use. It was extremely enjoyable to come away with a finished piece that I created and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the variation of work around the table. Currently awaiting delivery of supplies to carry on this relaxing and rewarding hobby at home. Thanks Jo!"

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

"Had a great day painting with wool! Love my poppy field. Thanks so much Raya! I strongly recommend this session, I’m not the most creative person and I came out of the session with a picture I can proudly hang in my house. Great day, great food (at Bevere Cafe) and a fantastically patient instructor. Denise"

Louise reviewed: An Introduction to Spoon Carving

"A fantastic day spent with a lovely bunch of people in beautiful surroundings, with delicious home-cooked food. Ade is a fantastic teacher, with a huge amount of patience (even for lefties!). It was fascinating to get to understand the process of carving and to watch an expert do it. The course content was ideal and it was great to come away from the day with an actual spoon. Thanks Ade!"

Nikki Szabo - Sculpture Workshop reviewed: Bird sculpture - clay, paper, mixed media craft workshop

"I attended this mixed media workshop, run by the very talented Nikki, to enjoy something a little different. The whole day passed in a flash! Each step was taught clearly and with much encouragement. The results by everyone in the group were outstanding with the result that left you wanting to do much more. I highly recommend that if you are considering booking a workshop with Nikki that you go ahead. A guaranteed day of fun with a treasure to take home. Definitely will be back!"

victoria wigan reviewed: Weekly classes at The Clay Studio

"I am just starting my third year at The Clay Studio and I wouldn't miss my Thursday morning class for anything. It is a wonderful place to let your creativity take flight with the steadying hands and guidance of the ever present friendly professional potters to teach, advise and encourage. With this very well equipped studio and the friendly and creative atmosphere I cannot recommend The Clay Studio more highly to both beginners and more experienced potters. Wicky"

Shirley Goodyer reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Very enjoyable felting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park. Good venue. Jo was very friendly and the course was a great introduction to needle felting with an excellent range of materials available. It was very satisfying to be able to produce something worth framing in just 3 hours! The only significant disappointment was that there were no original examples of Jo's work to view; I had very much been looking forward to seeing these and I am sure they would have been inspirational."

Julie Hutchison reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The colours available were so numerous and vibrant, the atmosphere was relaxed and informal, Jo was so welcoming and allowed us all to work at our own pace and ability to create pieces which surprised and delighted all of us. Thank you Jo!"

Tracey Barclay reviewed: One-to-One Private workshop

"We attended a fabulous stained glass terrarium workshop with Gigha in her studio in Bideford. Gigha is a great teacher - professional, informative but most of all friendly and fun. Our confidence grew by the hour and we all came away with wonderful terrariums and big smiles on our faces. Thank you so much Gigha - we'll be back! xx"

Carol Lindstedt reviewed: Introduction to millinery - making a petal fascinator - NE67

"My daughter bought me this course as a Christmas present and I have to say, it was as perfect as a present could be! I really enjoyed making my fascinator. Margaret provided all of the materials and there was plenty of time to complete the task. It was so lovely to wear my fascinator whilst enjoying my afternoon tea too! Excellent course and a fabulous course leader. Five stars!!"

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thank you Carol for your review of the petal fascinator course - it was a pleasure to meet you & your daughter at The Bowes Museum for the afternoon workshop. What a great idea for a very individual mother/daugher Christmas present - the gift of a voucher to cover attendance at one of my courses! The petal workshop is infact a straightforward introduction to recreational millinery and through it, students find it is possible to produce quite impressive results. I look forward to seeing pictures of you and your daughter on an outing wearing your headpieces, in the meantime thank you for your review! All nest wishes - Margaret"

Kayleigh Lindstedt reviewed: Introduction to millinery - making a petal fascinator - NE67

"I took part in the course when Margaret ran it at the Bowes museum. Fabulous course, I loved making my own fascinator! Margaret was very patient, as I’m not a very good sewer! Was really pleased with the end result and enjoyed my cream tea too! Would definitely recommend this course, especially for beginners!"

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thank you Kayleigh, for your review of the petal recreational fascinator course. The great thing about this course is that it is suitable for complete and utter beginners - even those with very limited sewing experience can produce a very pretty headpiece during the afternoon. As such it the workshop would present a great “bonding” opportunity - such as a hen party, pre-prom, works’ do, etc.. Whether or not a cream tea is included depends on the location - this particular course was held at The Bowes Museum, and so was rounded off with a cream tea, and as it said in your review Kayleigh, this makes for a very satisying afternoon, all round. Thank you again for your lovely review of the petal fasciantor class, Kayleigh - Margaret"

Helen Collinson reviewed: Introduction to millinery - making a petal fascinator - NE67

"A fabulous introduction to millinery skills. If you don’t know where to start this course is a good place. Margaret’s courses are very friendly. It is amazing that in an afternoon you can complete a headpiece ready to wear."

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thank you Helen, for your review of the petal fascinator course. You are quite correct - it is a great place to start with millinery as it provides you with an easy yet recreational introductional to millinery resulting in a quick and easy to wear headpiece - ready for your next outing to the races etc!! Thank you again for joining the petal headpiece workshop at The Bowes Museum.."

Deb greensill reviewed: Watercolour painting day - Floral & botanical - with artist Laura Andrew

"A wonderful day spent with Laura in her delightful studio. I learned lots about watercolour techniques, the equipment to use and the confidence to have a go. Thrilled with my finished painting"

Aneta reviewed: Saturday Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 9.30am - 12.30pm

"Together with my daughter we had a wonderful time making silver clay jewellery. It was an amazing experience to design and create our own pieces. The whole process was very relaxing and almost magical. Tuuli was very patient and friendly when sharing her knowledge and giving ideas. She supplied us with all the materials we needed, adding silver jump rings and earrings to finish our project. We fully recommend Tuuli's workshops. Thank you Tuuli Aneta and Anna"

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. It's greatly appreciated. I'm so glad you both enjoyed the workshop!"

Anne Marie Tinto reviewed: Mosaic class

"A very warm and friendly welcome, with a relaxed atmosphere. The workshop provided a great introduction to this wonderful art with Dawn on hand to share her knowledge and experience , has inspired me to carry on ... even have my first commission! The day was filled with friendly banter too with lots of laughs and we were well catered for with homemade cakes and warming winter soups . Thank you I really enjoyed the day."