Latest reviews

Tara reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Northampton

"Will was patience and calm teaching us all how to achieve a stain glass piece. Giving us all time. Premises lovely too."

Heather reviewed: Latch Hook Wall Hanging Workshop

"Great tutor. Clear instruction, good venue. Inexpensive way to learn a new skill. Have signed up for another course. "

Jane Bensley reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"I had a wonderful day with Elaine, she was so patient with me and a really good teacher. I’m back with her for more next month. It’s all booked and looking forward to making more stained glass. Fantastic thank you. Jane x"

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Hi Jane Thank you for your kind review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your workshop and I look forward to seeing you again next month. Elaine "

Sue Gray reviewed: Pole lathe course - Make a Mallet

"I bought this course as a Christmas present for my difficult to buy for husband! He thoroughly enjoyed his day and is extremely proud of the mallet he made. He said the he said he would be more than happy to have a go at another course and I think I might join him. "

Kim and Andrew Shorley reviewed: Green man book box

"A wonderful time, learning new skills and being playful with a really helpful and encouraging tutor and crafter."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Kim & Andrew, thank you for your review. It was lovely to meet you both, and to help you create your excellent projects. I hope you have had lots of compliments. Best wishes Jan"

Charlotte J reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"An outstanding class. Clare’s studio is a haven of calm with lots of her inspirational work on display. The course was well-paced, covering a good range of techniques and then giving us free rein to try them out. With only 4 students in the class, we had lots of desk space and plenty of individual attention. Clare is a generous and enthusiastic teacher who provided thoughtful guidance and loads of materials and supplies, and encouraged us to explore our own creativity. I feel really inspired. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Charlotte. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the workshop!"

Sue reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Bought as a gift for my husband who thoroughly enjoyed his day. "

WTF Workshops responded:

"So glad he enjoyed his day and thanks for your booking Sue! "

Rose Barlow reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Lou is brilliant the course is very enjoyable and she is so supportive and helpful. I do as many as I can and learn something new each time. I highly recommend it for anyone. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Charlotte reviewed: Willow handbag / shoulder bag

"I originally booked myself and my husband onto this course as part of his Christmas present. We are both professional creatives, but willow weaving is something niether of us had done before. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Rachel was incredibly welcoming, patient and knowledgeable. Keeping a close eye on everyone in the class and offering assistance when things inevitably got muddled. The day was nicely paced, and it was great to have some choice over the type of weave you could do so that everyone's baskets were truly unique. We will definitely be looking to go back and have a go at something more ambitious in the future. "

Christine Robinson reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"This Tiffany flower workshop was worth the 2 hr drive - great venue, lovely cafe attached to the workshop, the whole day was a crafty person's perfect day out. Exceptional tutors in Kate and Laura, lots of tips and tricks to create beautiful Tiffany flowers. I'll be booking again. Thank you."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"We look forward to seeing you again, thank you for the lovely review. "

Anna reviewed: Stained glass suncatcher workshop - Full Day

"Had such a lovely time learning how to make the suncatcher! Jo is very knowledgable and she teachs with genuine enthusiasm and love for the craft. The class was in-depth and well explained and I felt acomplished at the end of day leaving with my new stained glass piece! Thank you Jo :)"

Seaview Studio responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Anna. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. We had a lovely group and it was a please to teach you. I hope your suncatcher will be catching the sun now Spring is here :)"

Jan Murray reviewed: Full Day Adult Mosaic Workshop

"Excellent workshop Friendly welcoming and very informative instruction ! All material and equipment provided of a high standard and the help and tuition led to very successful outcomes from EVERYONE taking part. I would unreservedly recommend this course👍😃"

The Art Doctor UK 2022 responded:

"Thank you so much, it was brilliant to have you. Really appreciate your kind words and feedback! Hope to see you again at a future workshop. Kindest, Helen"

Ian reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"An excellent and informative afternoon spent with Dave. The course was interesting and was a brilliant introduction to the art of making a block mould with resin."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"So glad you found the course interesting and useful Ian, looking forward to demoulding your blocks. Many thanks indeed for your review, it is greatly appreciated. May I wish you every sucess with your future resin casting."

Oliver reviewed: Stone carving 1 day introduction course in East Yorkshire at Micklethwaite Studios

"Excellent course! Thanks guys"

Angela reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"Great course. Dawn really explains the process well and gives a demonstration on the technique. Really enjoyable evening, but wrap up warm as the venue is chilly. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"hi Angela, thank you for your lovely review, I am so glad you all enjoyed it - apologies for the lack of heating though! Work is in the kiln, will be slumping them later in the week, so should be ready soon - they're looking good! "

Carole Smith reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Northampton

"An excellent course. Will is such a good tutor. He is so good at pitching the course for each of our needs and very generous with supplies. Can’t wait to try more. I had a very basic knowledge of Stained glass but Will provided plenty of top tips and glass to practice with. I’m going to start saving for my own kit after feeling very inspired."

Katie reviewed: Breton Style Basket with Windrush Willow

"A wonderful day spent on this course and a lovely basket! It was much harder than I expected but Richard was very helpful and on hand at all times and we all got there in the end and ended up with beautiful baskets to take home!"

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Katie, Glad you enjoyed the day. Best Regards Richard"

Jane reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this furniture painting skills course held at Grappenhall Heys walled garden. It's a great location for the course as it lends to the relaxed nature of the day. Jo expertly covered many different painting techniques, giving us the opportunity to practise some before applying our preferred effects to our own item. I made the mistake of taking along too large a piece to complete in the time so heeding Jo's advice to keep it small is paramount. I would recommend the course to anyone who enjoys upcycling and learning new skills."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Jane. What a great day we had. I’m delighted you enjoyed it so much and I agree, The Walled Garden is just beautiful! 🙏💕"

Emma reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Very good 2hr went fast. Learnt how to differnt loops. Easy to find."

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your session. You were both a pleasure to teach. Kind regards Ann"

Zerrin Kibaroglu reviewed: Wake up and Weave with Marion

"I liked this course so much that I went back the second week to weave more with Marion😊 Marion and her husband make this experience very welcoming, friendly and enjoyable plus you never know how the time passes while chatting. "

Conor reviewed: Wooden mechanical toy (automata) making

"I recently had the pleasure of attending Stef's wooden mechanical automata workshop and couldn't be happier with the experience. Stef is a wonderful teacher. He masterfully guided me through each technique, patiently answered my countless questions, and built my confidence step-by-step until I fully understood the craftsmanship behind what we were creating. Throughout the day, he demonstrated the precise techniques required to assemble the toy, making sure I understood why we were making each piece and the best way of achieving it based on his years of experience, which I then took onboard to go and do all the actual cutting, sanding, and assembling myself. By the end of the day, I had crafted a beautiful wooden toy that my son absolutely adores. The well-equipped workshop, relaxed atmosphere, and hands-on approach made this experience truly exceptional. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast or a complete beginner like I was, I can't recommend this workshop strongly enough. Easily one of the best creative experiences I've ever had!"

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Wow Conor, thank you so much! You have been an excellent "student", quick to learn and to develop your own skills... and the lovely toy you built (and beautifully painted) is the best possible evidence of it! Thank you, it was a pleasure to host you in my studio. All the best to you and your family, Stef"

Tara Bullock reviewed: Beach Art North Cornwall

"We all felt this was a special event and although we've been to Polzeath many times before we didn't realise what a fantastic afternoon we could have just drawing on the beach! Bill starts you off with a quick intro to Beach art, shows you the ropes (literally!), and shares some insights into his unique approach. Then, he lets you practice on the sand with rakes and circle-making tools. Seriously, you don't need to be an artist. Bill guides you, so you can just go with the flow and create patterns and then we all worked together on a final design. The geometric shapes are a bit mind-bending, especially when Bill shows you how many different designs you can make from interlocking circles. It's pretty incredible! Although we didn't stay to watch the tide erase our masterpieces, the photos Bill sent over were wonderful, particularly the drone shots. We even got some enlarged and framed. If this is your first go you don't need to worry as Bill is a lovely man and gentle teacher and the session is an experience that’s worth every penny. A brilliant way to get a different perspective on your own artistic abilities and to experience the beach in an entirely different way."

Beach Art responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind review and happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it. It was a complete pleasure to share some of my beach art stories and techniques and I hope that you'll all be back to have another go in the summer. You're welcome at any of my Wellness Wednesday sessions and I hope you'll join other beach artists at the week long Beach Art Festival in Polzeath at the end of April. You're one of them now! "

Helen reviewed: Couple - Blacksmith Beginners Experience Day

"What an amazing day! Richard made us feel very welcome. He is a great teacher, breaking down the activities into easy and understandable stages and providing as much support as you needed. We were delighted by what we had produced by the end of the day and would recommend this course to anybody as a great value and enjoyable experience. Thank you Richard."

Laura reviewed: Glass Fusing Flowers and Under Sea Taster Session

"The two of us really enjoyed our introduction to glass fusion with Andy. Following a demo we were able to make 4 pieces between us with botanical and sea themes, either a wave piece or panels for a lantern, and we can't wait to see how they turn out. In this workshop all of the decorations are pre-made ready to decorate the glass panels as we wish, but this suited us as we had never handled these materials before. Andy was friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him about the various production processes involved and the other types of glasswork they do there. He also makes an excellent cup of tea! We are keen to return to try a more advanced workshop."

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Laura, glad to hear you enjoyed your day, you made some great pieces too."

Paula Gibson reviewed: Full day beginners and improves Fused Glass Workshop

"Great day of glass play. Met some lovely people in a calm and productive atmosphere. Lots of things to make, lots of incentive and inspiration for beginners and repeat visitors. Marvellous day out. Thanks to the great and helpful staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"