Latest reviews

19 Aug 17'

Sandrine Bonomo-Fox reviewed: 2 Day Silver Jewellery Making Course - Ely

"I had a fantastic time on this 2-day course, which exceeded my expectations! From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcome by Jonathan and his partner, who very kindly provided refreshments and homemade cakes and food during the 2 days. Jonathan is very enthusiastic and clearly communicated his passion for jewellery making. He is a very detailed, in-depth and clear teacher, and takes time to spend some one-to-one time with each person. He is very generous with his time and in sharing his knowledge, and also provides some very useful fact sheets as well as recommendations for tools, materials etc. I was delighted with the pieces I made during the course and got to take home, and they have been admired by friends and family! He has given me the bug and I look forward to taking this new knowledge forward and making silver jewellery. I highly recommend this course, and I personally look forward to taking another course with Jonathan."

19 Aug 17'

Alex colley reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Brilliant! What a great day. This was a gift for my 21st and i couldnt think of a better way to have spent it. Im really proud of my dragon coat hook and cant wait to put it up. The group was lovely and i had two fantastic teachers! Cant wait to come back!"

19 Aug 17'

Abi bean reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"This is an amazing course with excellent host/teachers. I had absolutely no previous experience however, it did not matter in the slightest. All skills are clearly explained and demonstrated and there is continuous support if and when needed. The team are a brilliant laugh and make you feel extremely welcomed! The lunch provided is excellent, the only downside was that I didn't manage to finish the amazing cheesecake! Thank you for a brilliant day!"

19 Aug 17'

Jiao Jiao reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"An amazing adventure. The two other girls booked on the course didn't turn up, so I ended up having a one-to-one glassblowing course with Ricky. It was really incredible! Ricky was extremely patient, calm and reassuring. He went through each of the steps repeatedly, making sure that you could follow/remember all the steps. Needless to say glassblowing is not as easy as it seems, but after a few tries I did seem to 'blow' better, but it is one of those things which you need to have a lot of patience with yourself. Ricky was always there to help if you couldn't 'blow' as much as you wished. I ended up making 4 pieces at the end of the day, a paperweight, a bowl, a sculpture and a vase. Ricky offered you a range of colours and pieces you could make, and I exchanged some wonderful ideas with him. I definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to try glassblowing. Once you start you'd be amazed how much you can do, and when the colours swirl in the glory hole it's truly amazing. You can make so many presents as well as things for yourself. You can also bring a friend (or two) with you and have a wonderful day with them. Do bring your own lunch though, as I didn't know you had to bring mine. It does get very hot, so it's good to wear a thin long sleeved tee-shirt, as your arms are more protected from the heat that way. Also wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be standing a lot during the day."

19 Aug 17'

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I've had another riveting day learning new techniques from Lucy. Whilst I have not been able to bring my work home. I know this is because I have another session to look forward to. What I love is my project is evolving and being adapted so it means I will have learned so much more than the original plan of practicing enamelling. To me it's my little masterpiece which I could never have done with out Lucy's insight knowledge and skills. I can't wait for the next episode"

19 Aug 17'

Caz reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"This course is great for beginners, Adela shares so many of her tips that she has learnt. Never done a mosaic before and thoroughly enjoyed it . I have the bug now to make more. Adela is an excellent teacher and I learnt so much . Relaxed atmosphere and coffee and cakes included. Thank you Adela for a lovely workshop, look forward to the next one"

19 Aug 17'

Marion Higgins reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Had a lovely morning at Kelly's home. Learning all about candle making. There was a lot more to it than I expected. Learning all about the wax and how to scent it ,as well as how to burn a candle the right way, Never knew there was so much science behind it! Don't let that put you off , everything is explained in a very relaxed atmosphere, Very open and friendly. Plus the home baking is a bonus. Any one looking to learn candle making, This is a great place to start. Thanks Kelly for a lovely morning Marion Higgins"

19 Aug 17'

Gillian Bertram reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Chillington Hall

"Knowledge and experience is something one acquires, to pass that knowledge onto other requires a good teacher and Miranda is one of the best. We are a class of mixed abilities all working at our own pace, should a chip too far remove a vital piece Miranda is quickly at your side with reassuring words to put you back on track. With her support, always encouraging you to make the final decision, you will produce a carving to be proud of."

19 Aug 17'

Jo Holburn reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"I attended this workshop with my 12 year old grandson. Adela is an excellent tutor, very knowledgable and inspiring. We both really enjoyed our time and learned a lot about the techniques and design process. The time whizzed by, as we were so engrosed in creating our pieces. I thoroughly recommend this workshop."

19 Aug 17'

Rebecca Gray reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Had a lovely morning at Kerry's candle making workshop. Very informative course. I was amazed how much thought and science goes into the art of candle making! Fab friendly atmosphere in Kerry's beautiful home. We had delicious scones and jam with tea which was also a delight. Can't wait for my next week. The only disappointment (in a very tongue in cheek way!) is having to wait a week before burning my delicious smelling candle! I would recommend this course to anyone and will definitely be doing so!"

19 Aug 17'

Rosemary & Martin reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Really interesting Workshop. Kelly is very knowledgable, entertaining and keen to share her enthusiasm for beautiful candles. Would definitely recommend this course. Kelly, the scones were delicious and Fireside is my fragrance!!"

19 Aug 17'

Ken Taylor reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"Spent the day with Bob learning the art of moving and shaping hot metal. It takes a lot more skill and thought than I ever would have guessed - a million miles from simply getting it hot and hitting it hard! Bob is a great instructor and the one-to-one tuition was fantastic. Get the Heat right, Hold it right, and Hit it right. This was a birthday gift from my incredible wife and what a brilliant gift it was. Thank you Bob (and thank you Tracy)."

19 Aug 17'

Nicola reviewed: Silver Ring Making - Jewellery Workshop with Yuki Kokai

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Yuki is very knowledgeable and creates a lovely calm atmosphere in her studio- she did a great job of matching her teaching to my ways of learning. I met my aims of understanding some basic silver techniques and using new tools, and I really feel ownership of the ring I created. In addition, Parndon Mill is a great place to visit. I thoroughly recommend."

19 Aug 17'

Diana Hampton reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Fantastic day. Made a stained glass yacht picture. Excellent teacher, friendly and helpful. I can strongly recommend this course.5"

19 Aug 17'

Brian Wakelee reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Nigel is an excellent instructor and a very talented gentleman! The Forge was great and the tooling that was on hand was nothing short of Amazing. There were obviously the basic tools of the trade (Anvils, Tongs, Hammer, Forges) however Nigel had Some heavy duty tooling that you just have to see to believe! The course was setup to lead you through the basic forging techniques and to show you how to progress as you become more comfortable. I am a machinist and welder by trade and have very briefly touched on blacksmithing throughout my career, however nothing that has sparked my interest like this course! I was only available to attend one day of the course, however if I could have spent a week at the forge I would happily have done so! Again, if you are even remotely interested (and by reading this review, I suspect that you are) Don't wait any longer! Get signed up and get into the ancient, magical, and mystical world of blacksmithing! You wont regret it! V/R Brian Wakelee"

18 Aug 17'

Caroline Hosie reviewed: Copper Foil Technique Stained Glass

"Had a lovely at Amanda's workshop with my friend....we had a productive day coming home with a beautiful stained glass ornament each that we'd made.....and we enjoyed it so much we've already booked to go back in October for another workshop when we're going to make christmas decorations!!!"

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."