Latest reviews

18 Aug 17'

Rachel Bull reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery for Beginners at West Country Creative in Lifton, Devon

"Fantastic day learning new skills. Jo was an amazing teacher and I learnt loads. Will be returning for another course as soon as funds allow. Cannot recommend highly enough!"

18 Aug 17'

Lynne reviewed: Denim jeans - be the designer!

"Very welcoming. Angela is very knowledgeable about jeans and is keen to share facts, tips and methods with her students. This one to one course sets you up with all the materials and skills needed to make a pair of jeans and I was thrilled, as a real beginner, to take home an actual pair of jeans which I had made using an existing pair as a pattern. I got to use machines which I had no previous experience of and Angela was very helpful in instructing. It's a quirky workshop, full of jeans and all sorts of things and I learnt so much my head is spinning! I hope I remember it all. Thank you."

18 Aug 17'

Lynne reviewed: Needle felting with Virginia

"Great. Very friendly and helpful. Learnt, and achieved, a lot in the short time I was there. Was not rushed out at the end, enjoyed myself and I'm going back for another similar course. Thank you."

18 Aug 17'

Sophie Hammond reviewed: Weekend upholstery courses - Oxfordshire & Berkshire Borders

"I really loved my weekend learning upholstery with Philip. Philip is a really good teacher and I felt we covered a huge amount in the time we had. I can't wait to learn more about this craft and will definitely be booking another weekend course with Philip when I can find a spare weekend!"

18 Aug 17'

Anna Cullingford reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"I joined Gerald's classes after carving for 8 years, and am now ironing out my bad habits! I find the classes both helpful and inspiring and have learned new techniques, including how to sharpen chisels. Gerald is always ready to help if you get stuck, suggesting a different method or different tool to do the job. I would definitely recommend his classes for beginners and improvers alike."

18 Aug 17'

Phil Baskerville reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Chillington Hall

"I can't praise this course too highly. There is a cheerful and purposeful atmosphere in the class. Whether you're a novice or an expert, Miranda Wakeman will teach you the appropriate skills on an individual basis. She will discuss options with you but, like all good teachers, she will encourage you to become more confident by making your own decisions about how to develop your work."

18 Aug 17'

Matt Berry reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"I went a couple of weeks ago and had a very enjoyable and informative day, the skills I picked up were immediately transferable to my maker business. Colin is a patient and attentive instructor, I finished the day feeling like I'd just hung out with a friend yet my head was reeling with new information and I was flushed with the success of my achievements. Very good course for those not afraid to get stuck in."

18 Aug 17'

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

"Thanks, Catherine, for a brilliant couple of hours. We had no idea what to expect and to be able to throw a couple of pots and make something with out hands too was great. You have the patience of a Saint and we can't thank you enough for making it such a wonderful mother and daughter experience. Di and Lucy"

17 Aug 17'

Kerry Partridge reviewed: In-a-Day Satchel Making Course

"A brilliant day the whole family made a satchel to be proud of, teaching was superb and atmosphere relaxed/ supportive. I'd highly recommend as a day out or for anyone wanting to try a new craft."

17 Aug 17'

Craig S reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Excellent course. Mark was outstanding in showing us everything and we were never kept idle. This was my first time wood working and everything was made exceptionally clear and simple. The materials and tools were also second to none and all thoroughly detailed and explained. I can not recommend this course enough!"

17 Aug 17'

Craig H reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I'd give this course 6 stars if I could! Rosanna is a superb tutor and this day flew past, leaving me with tons of knowledge and new skills and a handful of leather items that look professionally made - friends were stunned to hear I'd made them that day with my own hands! I couldn't recommend Rosanna and this course highly enough. I turned up at her studio in Kent with no experience with leather at all, and have gone away with the ability to make hand-stitched items at home, and experience with sewing leather on an industrial machine too. The course covered cutting, gluing, lining, adding rivets and fastenings, tools and suppliers too, and all with good insights and great conversation. If you have any interest in leather, or just like making stuff, then give this course a go, you won't be disappointed!"

17 Aug 17'

Philip Elliston reviewed: 3 Textile Taster Courses including Sit and Stitch - Make Felt into Landscape - create your own dye samples

"Lots of ideas available to help you create your landscape, taught at a speed that kept individuals on task and supported. A great range of coloured fleece available to work with which enabled me to make my landscape how I imagined it. Very pleased with my results, the time flew by and there was a good atmosphere in the room. I would recommend this course to others!"

17 Aug 17'

Patricia Darley reviewed: Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Full Day Workshop

"Had a fantastic day on this excellant workshop which Steve tutors so well with great patience. Delighted with my 'masterpiece' and hope to return for another day course in the future now my mind is full of ideas. Very rewarding and satisfying experience and I would certainly recommend it highly."

17 Aug 17'

Jill reviewed: A stool making day

"Spent a day at the Rustic Stool Making day. A fantastic experience with expert tuition. I would highly recommend this regardless of what woodworking skill level you are. I have a feeling that we will be back..."

17 Aug 17'

Eleanor Gaylard reviewed: Hand spinning workshops - Norfolk

"My friend and I spent a wonderful day with Theresa. We learned to card wool and then spin it. We learned the washing processes. Theresa is a wonderful teacher, and immediately made us confortable and confident to ask questions. Her studio is a lovely location; it is spacious and a lovely workplace. We both came away inspired to do more, and armed with wool we had spun ourselves. We very highly recommend The Spinning Barn."

17 Aug 17'

Donna reviewed: Free Taster Intuitive Art for Healing & Well Being art class/free group

"I love all of Kas's courses and this is another fabulous one ... the input you get from sharing work really makes you see your creativity in another light. Can't recommend enough!"

17 Aug 17'

Tracy Metcalfe reviewed: Free Taster Intuitive Art for Healing & Well Being art class/free group

"Kas has taught me to 'go with my gut' after a challenging change of direction in my life. It was not easy and I had to take a leap of faith. With Kas's guidance, therapeutic intuitive art enabled me to make sense of what what happening, and often why; there were always good reasons for change, even if we may have been fearful of them. Today I flourish. I thrive. My lifestyle is quite a bit different in someway and not so different in other ways - but more than ever I am in tune with my sense of self. Kas's short courses influence my own artistic practice as well as helping me to review the stage that I am at in the journey of life. I know instinctively now when I need to create; draw, paint, collage for insight on matters that I am not clear on, for self-care, or for my own work. Recently I have just made a big decision regarding my own teaching again - I now feel feel and sense a big period of creativity; I am also going through menopause - not an easy time - creating intuitively helps me to relax and slow down and take care of myself; I am taking part in two exhibitions in the next couple of months and I feel very creative and excited about them. Why should you do one of Kas's courses? I think they empower us. Help us grow in self-confidence. Teach us to value who we are and what we have to offer others. I am certain you will take away with you a gift that will last and continue to teach you, encourage reflection and show that you are honouring your own unique native powers."

17 Aug 17'

Maggie sevenoaks reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Fabulous location, excellent tuition, relaxed atmosphere and good fun all round"

16 Aug 17'

Lionel Hickman reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"I was lucky enough to find Gerry a couple of years ago having previously carved with another group. Simply put, he is a Master Carver who is eager to pass on his considerable knowledge to all of his students. He does this by example, and patient guidance, with tuition methods that enable his students to produce work that previously they,just maybe, would not have attempted. Gerry's soft spoken approach creates a very encouraging and enjoyable carving experience every week"

16 Aug 17'

Lesley Murdoch reviewed: Mosaic class

"My husband and I have just had a wonderful 4 night break with Dawn at Red Lodge. He went cycling into the beautiful moorland whilst I had an amazing two days making a mosaic. Dawn is a great host making you feel very welcome in her lovely home. She plans her courses meticulously so that every part runs smoothly and nothing is too much trouble. Dawn is an encouraging tutor providing unlimited support and advice whilst giving you space to develop your own creativity. There are lots of examples of her work around the house and books and ideas to inspire you. In addition to her creative skills Dawn is also a great cook so we were treated to a delicious home cooked lunch and cake during the course and the breakfasts were also lovely, especially the fresh fruit salad every morning. I am now the proud owner of my own mosaic and feel completely rested and spoilt. We both agreed it was the best B and B we have ever stayed at."

16 Aug 17'

Deborah Perryer reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a wonderful day! Calm, relaxing environment and excellent tuition. We were made to feel at ease with as much practice as we wanted with copper wire and sheets before moving on to silver. We learnt how to cut, smooth and polish the silver and ended up with a pair of stud earrings, which everyone has admired. I would thoroughly recommend this course and will certainly be going back again. The homemade cake was delicious and a lovely touch."

16 Aug 17'

Lesley Bradley reviewed: 3 Textile Taster Courses including Sit and Stitch - Make Felt into Landscape - create your own dye samples

"Well taught and excellently paced course. Supportive atmosphere. Excellent course to get the basics and lots of ideas to move onto. Thrilled with my results."

16 Aug 17'

Linda Gifford reviewed: 3 Textile Taster Courses including Sit and Stitch - Make Felt into Landscape - create your own dye samples

"From Fleece to Felt Fabric - A really enjoyable course where we all created a landscape in felt. A lovely range of materials was provided together with source images and technique was very well explained and demonstrated"

16 Aug 17'

Tansy Tier reviewed: Silk Painting Techniques Class Full Day

"I treated my daughter to a silk painting course for a birthday present. We spent a lovely day with Constance who guided us through the various silk painting techniques whilst allowing us to explore our creativity. We came away having learned some new skills and inspired to create other works of art at home!"

16 Aug 17'

Roger Morse reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"I was pleased to be able to restart wood carving on my retirement having been an occasional carver. Gerry is a very supportive teacher with the emphasis on guiding and encouraging everyone to 'do it on their own' which increases the confidence of each carver. The mutual class support is also helpful. It is clear to me everyone enjoys their weekly class and we are all more confident carvers from our tuition. Always a most enjoyable part of my week."