Latest reviews

18 Jul 17'

Sarah reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"I was a total beginner but managed to get 1 and a half chairs reupholstered. Karen was calm, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient, and the 3 of us had a great couple of days. Lovely food too! I would highly recommend it to people of all skill levels."

18 Jul 17'

Grace Napier reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"My daughter and I did a workshop with Maggie making pictures on slate for the garden. Maggie was so helpful and inspiring, I am now hooked. Maggie has helped me create so many wonderful pieces for both my garden and home."

18 Jul 17'

Kevin Germany reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"What a 'smashing' way to spend a couple of days learning new skills. Alex is patient, creative and very good at tailoring your course to allow you to achieve the best product you can within your course time frame. If you are quicker than planned, them he encourages you to make other smaller items so you leave with a great experience. Whether it is a gift for others or a treat for yourself the course is great value."

17 Jul 17'

Nicki reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"We had a wonderful weekend with Margaret. She was so helpful and despite never having done this before, we all left with finished pieces that we loved. Really recommend Pretty Rubbish Mosaics."

17 Jul 17'

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

"An excellent course - highly recommended. Great way to get started with mosaics and in a lovely setting with refreshments provided. Thankyou!"

17 Jul 17'

Heather Allen reviewed: Willow Piglet workshop

"Had a fab day out learning a new craft. I took away a very believable willow piglet, created despite my many doubts and thanks largely to Victoria's patient teaching! The day flew by, in good company, and I would look forward to going again to create another willow animal. Thanks Victoria!"

17 Jul 17'

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

"My children attended a workshop with Adela in the school holidays, she took the time to talk through different styles and things with them before helping them to make their own mosaic pieces. Really fantastic class which was very much enjoyed :-)"

17 Jul 17'

Terry Pomeroy reviewed: Introduction to leatherwork with Armitage Leather

"I spent the day with Nigel, as a complete beginner, I wanted to know pretty much everything! We covered all the items on my list and other topics I hadn't thought about. I even left with my first project 90% complete which I finished at home. Really fulfilling! I feel quite confident that I know the best way to start other projects, with a good degree of knowledge of how to approach them. I am so glad that I booked this day, it has prevented me from making expensive mistakes and saved me time in the long run. While Nigel is super experienced the level of instruction was pitched exactly at the right level for me. Thanks again Nigel!"

17 Jul 17'

MHT reviewed: Blacksmith for a day with Adrian Woods: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Hi Annie, Thanks very much for the Blacksmith workshops yesterday - I really enjoyed it! Also lunch and afternoon tea were excellent. Kind regards MHT"

17 Jul 17'

Jayne Sherwen reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"This was a fabulous afternoon learning a new skill. The venue and numbers attending was perfect, a very friendly environment with expert tuition to create the item. Can't wait till the next one."

17 Jul 17'

T. C. reviewed: Wild basketry- workshop in the woods, forage your materials

"Thank you so much for yesterday, it was such a beautiful day. Love what you teach and the peaceful creativity of the way you teach it. Both the basket and the fire have made me so happy!"

17 Jul 17'

karen bull reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"I was very impressed by the course and learned a great deal. I found it easy and fun to follow and was very happy with my little blue tit. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in felting, both beginners and those wishing to improve. Thank you for an enjoyable afternoon Zenia."

17 Jul 17'

Teresa Robinson reviewed: Green Woodwork and Pole Lathe day

"Such a lovely day in a beautiful rural woodland environment. I cannot believe I started with a log and ended up with a gorgeous dibber. It's such a satisfying and enjoyable process using simple tools and a treadle lathe - no electricity! Chris is masterful in his use of all tools, and it is fascinating to watch such an expert in action. He's very patient with complete beginners like me and strikes a really good balance between demonstrating and assisting and letting us get on with it. He has a very supportive and encouraging style so no one need be in fear of feeling silly or intimidated. The food was very good plus lots of tea provided, and we had plenty of interesting chats about all sorts of things. It was a really good and satisfying day and I learnt so much. Thank you Chris!"

17 Jul 17'

Anne-Marie Trudgill reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2 day Course

"My daughters and I had a wonderful day with Maggie making mosaic hearts for the garden. We learnt lots and all of us came away very enthusiastic mosaicers!! Maggie is always cheerful and eager to help. A very relaxed and welcoming environment- a fantastic experience."

16 Jul 17'

Isobel Mead reviewed: Full day introduction to glass fusing course.

"I was given a Craft Courses voucher for Christmas and chose this course immediately even though I had to wait until the summer for time to go on it. I am so glad that I did because it is absolutely brilliant! Not only is Amanda a delight to know but she is also generous with her expertise which enabled a complete novice to make two fabulous items.....a glass platter with boxing hares as the pattern and a landscape of Luskentyre on Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Amanda taught me how to cut the glass, use a water cooled grinder to refine rough edges, lots of design advice and knowledge of the annealing process and kilns. The finished articles are stunning and I can't recommend this course enough. Add to that a wonderful lunch and you have the perfect way to spend a day!"

16 Jul 17'

John McLoughlin reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners course - 1 to 1

"This course, in July, was excellent. The teaching by Tim and Phil was top class. They are very professional and were helpful whenever problems were encountered. The poker and hook which we made came out very well with help. I feel like we learnt such a lot and it was so interesting. I am looking forward to following it up with another course in Blacksmithing."

16 Jul 17'

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

"What a deeply satisfying way to spend a day! Whilst everyone made the same things, they were all unique one-off pieces created with much patient direction, guidance and banter from the resident blacksmiths. Throw in the odd blister and lemon drizzle cake to finish a fabulous day. What could be better."

16 Jul 17'

Fraser Gething reviewed: Willow Piglet workshop

"A really enjoyable day making a willow piglet with Victoria's patient and fun teaching. It was a lovely creative atmosphere with the other course participants. I did not think i could make a good looking piglet, on my way to the course, but i came home with something to proud of, thanks to Victoria's careful direction. It was a very relaxing and therapeutic day, a tonic from life's challenges. The studio is amongst the lovely County Durham countryside"

16 Jul 17'

Davinia Phelan reviewed: Four day intensive beginners woodwork course

"I really recommend Cheshire Woodworking if you want to start getting into Woodworking. The 5 day beginners course was amazing and I always looked forward to it coming around each week. During the course I learnt alot, Ciarán explained everything brilliantly. I had the achievement of producing a piece of furniture at the end which was wonderful. From this experience I now feel ready to continue to give other woodworking items ago with the skills I have gained. In the future I am considering attending the intermediate course which looks great. Ciarán is so dedicated to his students and wants them to succeed in the items they produce. The course was so enjoyable and I met some lovely people, we all also enjoyed our meals at the pub and lovely cake and tea in the workshop. A very big thank you to Ciarán as all the students on the course produced lovely items. A very worthwhile course indeed!"

16 Jul 17'

Carol-Ann mcmanners reviewed: Willow Piglet workshop

"A fab birthday gift thankyou I got this as a birthday pressie, when we arrived, we were greeted like royalty with a lovely coffee/tea waiting for us, followed by a little chat with the other piglet makers (the piglet course was the one I was on) A group of 4 was perfect gave us the one to one time if needed whilst sculpturing the piglet. A fun day with constant laughs throughout. I would recommend this course to anyone, or whether it's for a birthyday /Christmas pressie, you will be surprised of how much fun it is what you can make and the end result you take home ."

16 Jul 17'

ashley allen reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"LOVED it - we were so inspired! Alice is super patient, and all her help and instructions were really clear. I was so happy with the result, the looms were beautiful, fabulous location, Alice was so kind sharing loads of hints and tips - and my goodness Macrame is now calling! Thank you! x x"

16 Jul 17'

Dafydd Wyn Evans reviewed: Stone Carving with a Master Mason

"I really enjoyed this course and got a good feeling about what stone masonry was about. I also learned a lot about the history and traditions of the guild."

16 Jul 17'

Martin Corrall reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Really enjoyed my one day course - a great introduction to the ancient craft of blacksmithing. Nigel Barnett is an engaging, patient and skilled teacher as well as a Master of his art. The surrounding wood is a fascinating place bedecked with metal creations and the forge is equipped with multiple forges, anvils, endless tools and some seriously big power hammers. I was completely exhausted but went away very happy at the end of this most enjoyable day. Thank you Nigel."

16 Jul 17'

Gary Smith reviewed: Knife Making and Bladesmith Classes: Hand-Forged Viking Knife

"I had a fantastic day from beginning to end- as a big fan of Forged in Fire I was looking forward to learning the skills of how to make my own knife. The team at the forge - John and Steve especially - were very helpful and willing to pass on their skills. A friendly and welcoming team - I look forward to a return visit. I would highly recommend a visit to the forge if this is something you are thinking about trying."

16 Jul 17'

Kate Gamble reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Had a fabulous day today. Ricky is very patient and knowledgeable. He explained every process clearly and is an excellent teacher. I had not experienced glassblowing before and was amazed at how the glass behaves and can be worked into wonderful shapes and colours. Looking forward to receiving the finished pieces I made. Highly recommend."