Latest reviews

Gill reviewed: It’s only natural - creating small wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"Such a fantastic day for so many reasons. The Slipper Studio is such a beautiful setting to become creative with wire and to be encouraged and guided by Liz, who was so inspirational and fun to learn from. We all learnt so much and progressed throughout the day in a relaxed way and were thrilled to take away our creations. I would thoroughly recommend Liz and her courses, not forgetting her chocolate biscuits and Derbyshire tea! Thankyou so much Liz "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Gill, I have a huge smile on my face. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review - it’s very much appreciated. It was such a lovely day at The Slipper Studio, with a great group of enthusiastic makers, who were determined to learn and enjoy the creative journey, whilst spending time together. Thank you so much for choosing to book your creative day with me. VBW and happy making. Liz Wellby"

Julia Poxon reviewed: Family creative weaving workshop - morning

"What a wonderful morning with Ruth! My 10 year old granddaughter and I were patiently and delightfully taught the rudiments of weaving and came away very proudly with our wall hangings. The whole experience was so calming and fulfilling, I would recommend this to anyone."

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thanks Julia, it was great to weave with you both. "

Jenny Shadforth reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"Absolutely fantastic day making a bottle opener with Jessica and Tim. I got to do all of the process myself so it is a real sense of achievement. Each step of the process was demonstrated in small chunks before going away to apply it and they were both on hand to help and to correct my technique if I was going wrong. Looking after our own forge fire for the day made it a complete "day in the life" experience. Peak Blacksmithing is a really lovely environment to have a go at a new skill and something I thoroughly recommend. "

Kristina Pfaff reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"A brilliant course packed with information and development of skills in a beautiful environment. I had an amazing day, learnt so many new skills (that I will use in future projects) and took home a lovely piece of wood work. Thank you for a great experience!"

Martin Douglas reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Have just completed the two day box making course with Mark. It was a Xmas present from my sons, and I’ve been eagerly looking forward to attending. It didn’t disappoint, we were taken through all the steps to making our boxes, from choosing the style of box, picking the wood, cutting and assembling the parts before applying the surface finishes. Mark expertly guided us through each of the stages and how to safely use the various woodworking tools. The two days were extremely enjoyable and all the finished boxes came out really well. I was pleasantly surprised with what I was able to produce over the weekend and can highly recommend Mark’s courses."

Tamar A reviewed: Silk Painting a Scarf or Chinese fan: all welcome

"This was my first try at silk painting. Steph gave enough instruction and direction to teach the skills needed, while giving enough space for creative expression and fluidity, resulting in everyone making something entirely unique. I really enjoyed experimenting with different techniques and came away with a painting I’m proud enough to place on my wall! The location was stunning and the refreshments were great, a highly recommended afternoon of relaxation, skill-building and creative flow."

Strawberry Moon responded:

"Thank you, Tamar. I loved your piece and the vibrant colors you used. I hope that you can come again and we can try some more techniques. "

Henry Edwards reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"Great course, Andrew was a fantastic teacher who was patient while giving very insightful advice. The course allowed for lots of tuition while giving us plenty of time to practise the techniques taught. Very well resourced workshop set in stunning countryside. Thank you! "

Pauline Fillery reviewed: Fused glass workshop - Plymouth

"Sheena was extremely friendly and welcoming. A group of 6 ladies enjoying a relaxed 3 hours of conversation, whilst creating fused glass pieces. Cake & drinks at half time. Sheena's craft shack was cozy and warm, with plenty of inspiration all around. The sun outside was illuminating her glasswork & there was plenty of it for inspiration. There was a choice of projects to create, along with Sheena's experience, help & guidance to teach technique and how glass fusing works. I will be back! Thank you for a lovely day."

Colin McPherson reviewed: Printmaking - Screen Printing with Stencils

"My partner and I did the two-hour mono screenprinting workshop with Kami and absolutely loved it. We learned so much and such a short space of time. Kami is a welcoming, friendly and knowledable host. The environment is supportive, creative and beautifully informal. If you are looking for a gift for someone or fancy a go yourself, we would thoroughly recommend this interesting, informative and creative experience, which is also tremendous value-for-money. Thank you again!"

Mya Designs responded:

"Thanks for an amazing review, Colin and Claire. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, being creative together, as your anniversary gift followed by a yummy meal in a lovely country pub. It was great to see you developing your own layout onto fabrics and they looked great. Claire what a lovely idea to create a softer texture for your yellow moon, it's really effective. I hope your friends enjoy the hand pulled gifts you made for them too. I hope to see you again in the future if you ever want to try a different craft with me. Take care :)"

Virginia Hughes reviewed: Printmaking on Fabric & Textiles - a one-day immersive workshop in the Cotswolds

"It was a very informative day & really enjoyable."

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thank you Virginia, great to see you again. Jennie"

Stephen Marr reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Alex the class leader was fantastic. He made everyone feel comfortable and confident and created a very friendly atmosphere. Made sure everyone knew what they were doing and was managing his help between everyone. Super happy with the final product and I will be back for more knife classes among other ones!!!"

Dawn reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Had a great afternoon, the tutor was very knowledgable, giving lots of help and advice. My end product was excellent, really pleased. Thank you, see you soon."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"It was a pleasure Dawn, look forward to seeing you again."

Julie reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Great fun + I learnt a lot from my previous basic felting skills to 3D construction. Organisation + teaching great. Will definitely come again."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Delighted you enjoyed the session and felt you developed your felt making skills to the next level. Look forward to seeing you again."

Penelope Lea reviewed: Saori Weaving Experience (Private Booking 8th March 2025)

"Thank you for an excellent course! I enjoyed the session so much. I really didn't expect to learn so quickly and to create such beautiful fabric. Nicola is a fantastic facilitator and the studio was a nice space to spend time in. A great experience that I highly recommend. "

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks loads for your kind words Penelope. It was a pleasure to have you all in the studio, you all got straight into the Saori spirit and made such creative and wonderful weavings! "

Irina reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Fantastic workshop! I learned a lot and it was great fun."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Glad you had a fantastic day, loved your pot!"

Clare reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Great workshop, fun and I learnt so much. Emma is a very patient and generous tutor with lots of useful felting advice. Highly recommend the workshop and tutor."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Clare, glad you had a positive experience and hope you have many hours of felting fun with your new skills in the future."

Angela Ward reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"This was an excellent coarse. The teacher Paul taught us how to cut the glass and how to cut & use the lead. There was only four people and we all ended up with a decorative stain glass panel. It was really enjoyable and I would highly recommend it."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Angela, lovely to meet you 🙂"

Yaz reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"What a fantastic course. Came home with a beautiful Yorkshire rose stone carving. I can’t believe how well it came out, but I think it is really testament to Helen’s fantastic teaching. Such a shame we don’t live closer to the facility, as it would be great to become a member and go weekly. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for taking time out to send a review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the course. It was lovely to meet you. "

Kate reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"I wanted to buy my two grown up daughters something different for Christmas, an experience where we could spend time together being mindful and creative, and I couldn’t have been happier with my choice of Liz’s bird on a wire workshop. The setting in Liz’s Carsington home is wonderful, a beautiful studio with inspiring art all around, and plenty of cups of tea and biscuits to get the creative juices flowing. Everything was set up so that we could get straight on and start learning the wire twisting process in order to make our three little birds. Liz was a great teacher, encouraging our ideas and supporting when we got stuck. We all enjoyed the mixture of practical work and creative design and there was just the right amount of relaxation and challenge. I highly recommend Liz’s workshops to anyone looking for a different kind of gift and a way to spend time with family and friends creating both art and memories!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Kate, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments - it’s very much appreciated. I have a big smile on my face. It’s lovely working with a family group and you all created some great pieces and were a delight to work with. Happy making. VBW Liz Wellby"

Holly reviewed: Stained glass mosaic sun catchers in the Cotswolds

"A lovely and fun day in an idyllic neck of the woods. Amazing tutorship and a wonderful keepsake. Thank you "

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you, so glad you had a good day. "

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"We had a really enjoyable experience learning how to lino print. Judith was very informative with clear instructions and helpful advice. Really enjoyed the process and the results. Would love to do it again. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Karen, great to have you and Elaine in the workshop. I hope some of your gorgeous octopus prints get framed!"

Sue Harrison reviewed: Create a mosaic in a day in Yorkshire with professional mosaic artist Sue Kershaw

"The course was absolutely delightful! The tutor was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and communicated well at an appropriate level of the pupil's understanding. She had a wide range of materials and tools and was helpful and encouraging throughout. "

Sue Kershaw responded:

"Thank you Sue for your lovely review, that's really kind. It was a pleasure meeting you and I am so happy that you enjoyed the day."

Dave reviewed: Copper Mushroom Making workshop

"Lovely craft day with Kami making copper mushrooms. Very hospitable, nothing too much. Coffee was lovely and the chocolate biscuits 😋 very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend 👌 D&P"

Mya Designs responded:

"Thanks for coming to share your copper anniversary with this creative workshop. You and Petra produced some lovely mushrooms, very different in textures and colours made with flame painting. You did really well with soldering them together which can be tricky sometimes. I'm looking forward to another crafty session with you guys some time in the future. Take care, and happy anniversary again :) "

Petra reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"What an absolutely fantastic course. Clear instructions , great support. The day flew by. Highly recommend. Many thanks!!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Sharon reviewed: Breton Style Basket with Windrush Willow

"I enjoyed a full on day Weaving my basket. It's not as easy as Richard makes it look, but with his excellent tuition the whole group came away with a finished basket. A great day, plenty of tea and cake and expert advice, I'd highly recommend this course."

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Sharon, glad you enjoyed the day, many thanks. Richard."