Latest reviews

Eddie R. reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I had no previous experience in leatherwork, and I have to say, this course was amazing! Rosanna was very helpful and very good in explaining things. After this course I have enough confidence to start with my own little projects. I would recommend this course to anyone! Thank you very much Rosanna, I had an amazing day!"

Teresa Davies reviewed: Felted art or 3d bear or hare with 2 Inspire You

"Yet another excellent workshop with Rachel and Rhiannon. Managed to produce a reasonable copy of my collie Rosie. A friendly and enthusiastic class, lots of laughing and comparing of dogs. Is really incredible how a bundle of wool can transform into an actual animal. There was a variety of dog breeds being recreated and at the end we were all pleased with the replicas of our precious pets. This is my second class with Rachel and I can honestly say I have enjoyed every minute and learnt so much about this craft. I will be booking future classes and recommending to family and friends. Thank you both xx"

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you so much, I would love to see your Collie now that you have added more fur to your wonderful creation. Great that you enjoyed yourself so much and we very much look forward to seeing you again soon - remember to let me know if there is something in particular that you would like to make xx"

Helen Marr reviewed: Crochet With Crafty Sal

"Fantastic classes once a month. Great projects to complete for the beginners to the more advanced and everyone in between. Crafty Sal has such wonderful patience. She always has a smile and never gets frustrated when we "just don't get it" first or second time around. We never make mistakes just embellishments We crochet, chat, laugh and enjoy each others company and have a lovely cuppa and a piece of cake too. Really enjoy the classes"

Sylvia reviewed: 'Pick & Stick' China Mosaic Workshop

"What a great morning. I have been on two of these workshops and really enjoyed both, I have found a new hobby! I met some lovely people and will be back for more soon. Thank you Pat for making me feel welcome."

Blue Jelly Moon responded:

"Thank you Sylvia, so glad you enjoyed the morning. I hope to see you again soon"

Olga Edridge reviewed: Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

"I have just had one of the best days ever. I had a one to one day learning to turn a bowl. Chris is a great teacher and I felt totally safe using all the tools in his workshop. His studio/Worksop is perfectly equipped and most importantly Chris, this very talented artis/craftsman, has the patients of a saint. Wood turning is a very relaxing, zen and wonderfully rewarding experience. I shall do it again. Thank you Chris."

Ann Harrison reviewed: Crochet With Crafty Sal

"Crafty Sal's classes are fantastic, 1:1 teaching (when it's required) by a truly talented woman, I always come away from a class feeling that I have learned something & I'm becoming more confident & accomplished, Selina always has a smile on her face & has a fab sense of humour which believe me is definately a plus when you're struggling with a stitch or technique"

Lesley reviewed: Upholstery 1 day workshop - make your own footstool

"Having never tried upholstery before, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Sue is a fabulous teacher with a vast amount of experience. I made a footstool which has been complimented on numerous times. I am now looking at attending another course and bringing along a couple of friends. Every step is explained and demonstrated. A very worthwhile course."

Tuffett responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Lesley. It was a pleasure to have you on the workshop and I look forward to you coming again on 30th March with your two friends. We shall have another fun day!"

Juliette Haines-Currie reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"A very interesting day was spent in Jamal's workshop for a leading workshop. You cannot dispute the knowledge and experience that Jamal has and takes you through during you workshop. It was extremely enjoyable and interesting learning about the stained glass process and I have a greater found new respect for artists in this field. We were able to take away our pieces that we had made during the day with pride. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has ever been interested in stained glass and its techniques."

Susan moffat reviewed: Introduction to making mosaics (Beginner level)

"Really enjoyed this mosaic day. Sally made it a very informative and relaxing day with a small group of us. She gave individual support and advice as needed but allowed us to be as creative as we wanted. We had lots of different materials to use and everyone completed at least one item to take home. Sally has a good sense of humour and created a very interesting workshop. Good to be able to help ourselves to tea ( as well as biscuits!!) as we needed. Definitely recommend mosaic workshop and just signed up for felting ."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you for your review Susan - it was lovely to meet you and I am looking forward to catching up with you again over some felting (and tea and biccies!)."

Mike Bonnici reviewed: Make a chef's knife

"Just spent two wonderful days @Anvil forge on a knife making course. We were “broken in” to the process by making a poker in order to gain an understanding of basic skills immediately followed by work on our knives. At the end of day one, it suddenly occurred to me that, although freely available, I only had stopped for one tea break because I had become so involved and was really enjoying the work. Thanks to the superb help of John, Spencer and Steve (master blade smith) for their patient teaching, help and support (and good pub lunch) for a memorable two days. Highly recommended."

Clare reviewed: Introduction to herbal medicine - weekend courses

"I highly recommend attending Rowans herbal courses. Rowan is an expert in her field and a huge asset for Herefordshire. At a time when we all need to improve our self care & reduce dependence on the NHS/social care services which are so stretched, I feel attending Rowans courses & using the skills she teaches you, will massively improve your health & well being for the future"

Renae Bell reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"This was a fabulous way to bond with my daughter and we both got to walk away with a beautiful picture that we're very proud of :)"

Cathy Hurman reviewed: Paper Marbling Class Full Day at Portsmouth Museum

"Wow what a day. I have just had the most amazing day spent with a talented artist and a very friendly person. I was a bit apprehensive about undertaking this course as I am not artistic whatsoever (you should see my attempts at even drawing a cat!) but as it was a gift from my husband I thought nothing ventured nothing gained. I was so nervous as even though I have admired James' products over the years, I have never tried to to it myself and never once thought that I would get a chance to design something even half as beautiful. On arrival I received a huge smile and such a welcome that my nerves just flew away. James is a very peaceful and patient person and not once throughout the day did I feel unwelcome or useless. After a short basic explanation of the history of the artform, it was time for me to have a go. Well let's just say my first few attempts were acceptable! However by the end of the day, I now consider myself a master (well in my own family I am!!). I now have 3 wooden items that can be used for various decoration around the house and I also have some lovely A4 sheets that I am going to have framed and put on the wall at home. I can certainly recommend this course. Beautiful location, talented artist, a new friend has been made and best of all I have some amazing mementos of my day. Give it a go everyone, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. In fact in a few months I am going back to learn even more techniques. Cathy, Manchester"

James Mouland Ebru Studio responded:

"Thanks for leaving such an enthusiastic review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your day, you did a great job, welcome back any time. Can't wait for you to share some snaps of your framed work! :)"

Tony and Melanie reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"As complete beginners Claire explained everything really well which enabled us to make five lovely pieces between us to take away. Claire is patient, knowledgeable and full of ideas and tips which she gladly shares. Attending this has given us the confidence to go it alone. We would recommend a visit to Claires studio for anyone thinking of attempting silver clay work."

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you! It was a pleasure to teach you yesterday and I had a lovely morning!"

Gosia reviewed: Flower crown workshop & bubbly in Brighton

"It was an absolutely perfect afternoon! Charlie was a very kind, warm and professional host. She made me feel very comfortable during the workshop. Everything was perfectly organised and I had great time! I highly recommend the Flower Crown workshop, 5 stars"

Nic Trujillo reviewed: Make a chef's knife

"Thanks to John, Spencer and Steve for your incredible knowledge and experience and teaching skills. It was a very enjoyable course and I have a great knife at the end. Top course highly recommended"

Kristie reviewed: Metal jewellery and silversmithing, beginner to intermediate, 4 weeks.

"A fantastic and well-rounded course! Our sessions felt personal and Tracey helped us create and realise our projects from beginning to end. I achieved a lot in only a few short weeks as a beginner! It was fantastic!"

Trish Gavins reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing and hand building full day

"I booked this as a surprise day out for my partner Quentin and myself. We had a really lovely day. Richard the potter is an expert pottery teacher and we were really pleased with the pots we made. I'd definitely recommend if you fancy a fun, creative, relaxing day out. The home made soup was delicious too!"

Kathryne F reviewed: Wet felting / needle felting workshop: Private session with Zenia from The Lady Moth

"I was privileged to take part in an online private workshop. I just started needle felting this past year and came across The Lady Moth's work on Facebook. I was very excited to learn more about this great artform. During our session, Zenia guided me through making a duckling. I learned how to start off by sculpting my duckling, how to angle my needle for best results, how much wool to use for little details and a couple different techniques for shading. It really was a wonderful experience. Zenia was patient, happy to answer my questions and very encouraging along the way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced felter, I would recommend taking any of Zenia's workshops."

Gill Rankine reviewed: Making a mosaic with slate

"It was an amazing day of learning and also of being creative. It’s a lovely intimate environment and with all 4 of us who attended being of varying levels of experience it made for a friendly and idea filled room! Rachel is very attentive and friendly and also very knowledgable.....so good that I’ve booked my next one!!"

Lesley Jenkins reviewed: Stacking rings Warwickshire

"Kate is an excellent tutor explaining the tools we would be using together with taking us through the steps to makings our rings and also giving us a manual to take away. We made four rings during an informative, fun day in good company."

Siobhan and Marnie reviewed: Upholstery classes at Sandra Fryer's Workshops

"We really loved the days spent with Sandra on our different upholstery projects and highly recommend her workshops. Both beginners, she was extremely patient with each of us and took time to introduce each stage of the process, explaining the tasks and how to use a range of tools and materials on the way. The small group size is perfect for learning and her enthusiasm is infectious. Sandra is a wonderful teacher, helping the learner to grow in confidence in a very supportive environment and she is always positive and encouraging. She made us feel we could tackle further upholstery work on our own and we went away delighted with our finished pieces. Sandra's interpersonal skills are excellent, sharing her experiences and drawing our attention to a range of techniques over the time spent with her. The classes are suitable for the novice as well as the more experienced. There is so much to learn while having great fun. The workshop is practical and rewarding, as well as excellent value for all the personal attention provided by a gifted tutor."

Sarah reviewed: Flower crown workshop & bubbly in Brighton

"Had a wonderful time making flower wreaths. Charlie was a warm and attentive host. The wreaths were beautiful! Great experience doing something different for the afternoon - highly recommend!!"

Natasha reviewed: Make your very own Tote bag

"Amazing!! Richard is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. It was the push I needed to start my dream career. Will definitely be booking more of his courses!! Don't hesitate to book this course!"

kathy wilson reviewed: Felted flowers workshop

"Great course. Lena explains things very clearly and has a lot of knowledge. The resources Lena provides are extensive and it was exciting to be able to come away with a picture I will be proud to hang on my wall. Thanks Lena"