Latest reviews

8 Aug 16'

Louise Boyton reviewed: Circular sock knitting machine 'Sock School'

"What a great course! Anne taught us about the different parts of the machines and carefully guided us through each stage of making our socks. Plenty of support was available from her and her friendly team when there was the occasional panic of a lost stitch! Superb catering throughout the day. I am so proud of my socks! - Thank you"

8 Aug 16'

Neil Collins reviewed: A Longbow Experience

"I have just arrived back from a weekend of making a longbow with a group of friends under the excellent guidance of Tony. This course really was excellent, Tony was awesome at explaining how to use each of the traditional tools to craft a longbow from a lump of wood. He demonstrated each stage perfectly and offered hints and tips on how to get the best results. By the end of the two days we each had a bow that we got to shoot, info on the history of the longbow and a load of great stories. The camp site was wonderful, an easy enough walk to get to but felt isolated enough to be a great experience and the scenery was fantastic. If you want to make a longbow this is the course for you. I can't recommend it enough."

8 Aug 16'

Fee Nicoll reviewed: Two Day Stained Glass Course with Gallus Glass

"Had the best weekend ever. Fantastic host and tuition and we all came away very proud of what we made. Definitely recommend. 5 star workshop."

8 Aug 16'

Dorothy reviewed: Two Day Stained Glass Course with Gallus Glass

"Had an absolutely brilliant weekend in Kirriemuir learning about and making stained glass panels. Maureen is great fun and is a knowledgeable tutor, who was very patient with me . The atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable, canny wait to have another go! I love my owl and sunrays panels."

8 Aug 16'

Elizabeth Truman reviewed: Circular sock knitting machine 'Sock School'

"A lovely day with Anne and her machines with help always on hand from her band of helpers. Fantastic food (plenty of breaks. It's a lot of concentration!) and a lovely atmosphere with a pair of my own socks to go home with! A truly great way to spend a day and return home very tired but glowing with satisfaction!"

8 Aug 16'

Felicity reviewed: Crochet for Beginners (Adults) in Putney

"Having never crocheted in my life I was full of enthusiasm to learn and was fortunate enough to be sent in the direction of Sowmya. The class was well prepared and thought out, with concern given all things from proper posture and use of crochet needle to choice of yarn and regional conversions when following patterns. Sowmya's patience, kindness and hospitality is second to none and time flew by. I felt most accomplished at the end, leaving with a number of completed beginners projects. I thought Sowmya was particularly good at being able to translate what I was watching her do with her hands to help me with mine. She diligently watched me work to help me learn the process of each stitch, so I would be able to repeat it when practising by myself. The next day I was in my local yarn shop full of inspiration and joy! I can't wait to return for the intermediate class!!!"

8 Aug 16'

Fiona Tripp reviewed: 1 day Introduction to Silver Jewellery Making - Arts Lounge Swaffham

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course! Jonathan is a patient and thorough teacher and I learnt so much about the silver jewellery making process. I came away with a pair of earrings and a bangle so absolutely delighted. I would recommend this course and in fact I am looking to do another one!"

8 Aug 16'

ADRIENNE CRESSWELL reviewed: Stained Glass Garden Mosaic with Sue Smith

"I was given a one day course as a Christmas present which I have just attended. I was apprehensive as I have never worked with glass before. Sue was brilliant, passing on all the techniques needed to be able to produce a piece of work we would be proud to take home and show off. She also gave us some of her tricks of the trade she has developed over the years and lists of suppliers where we can buy products to continue our new art at home. A most enjoyable day and well worth recommending. Adrienne"

7 Aug 16'

Alison Harris reviewed: Felt making for beginners - learn how to make a beautiful piece of wet felted fabric

"As a complete beginner to the crafty side of life, I was a little apprehensive about what would be involved but Kat put me instantly at ease and was extremely supportive and encouraging. I have never known 3 hours pass so quickly! It was a thoroughly enjoyable fun and interesting afternoon and I came away with a piece of unique piece of artwork for my wall! Kat's enthusiasm has inspired me to try other courses and I may well do another felt course as it was such a fascinating process watching the felt develop from strands of wool to a solid piece of material. Thank you Kat for encouraging me on my craft adventures!"

7 Aug 16'

Jill Tatler reviewed: Felt making for beginners - learn how to make a beautiful piece of wet felted fabric

"That was 3 hours of sheer enjoyment for me. Excellent instructions, lovely refreshments and a result to be proud of. I've had my picture framed and am looking around for a suitable place to hang it. The picture framer was fascinated and wanted me to give him a blow by blow account of the process!! Thanks very much, Kat, you are a star. X"

7 Aug 16'

Vanessa Winfield reviewed: Canal art - roses and castles - decorate a plate in narrowboat decoration

"What an excellent course. It was a great opportunity to have a go at a wonderful traditional craft. It was very informative and Julie is a very good, patient teacher, Whose guidance enabled me to produce a painted item which as a complete novice I didn't know I was capable of! A fabulous day which I would highly recommend."

6 Aug 16'

Clare B reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"We really had a fantastic time. Grahame was really knowledgeable and a great teacher. Both my husband and I loved learning a skill and came away with beautiful bowls and happy memories. A great birthday activity... And already thinking about going back for more."

6 Aug 16'

Sandy Colclough reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"What a great day, funny, interesting. Aaron was great patient, positive and best of all productive. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Wonderful introduction to working with metal and a great taster for more courses. Thank you."

6 Aug 16'

Christine Stanford reviewed: Canal art - roses and castles - decorate a plate in narrowboat decoration

"What a fabulous day. I am exhausted now but I learnt so much on techniques, brush work, blending, roses, castles you name it we learnt it. Well worth the cost and I came home with brushes and instructions to carry it on. Thanks Julie."

6 Aug 16'

Richard Boland reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"As a complete beginner I didn't think I would be turning out much on my first day, however with Mark's expert tuition I (with a little help) managed to produce a lovely oak bowl, that I was proud to take home, as well as learning the correct methods of setting up the lathe, sharpening and using tools and how to get the best out of them. The course is packed full of information backed up with concise notes to take away and use for reference. For anyone thinking of learning to turn this is probably the best start you can have."

5 Aug 16'

Donna Parsons reviewed: Pembrokeshire Maddie Janes Mosaic

"We had an amazing experience and Maddie was fantastic! She went through all the basics and i was really surprised when we went home with some great little pieces. She shared her wealth of knowledge, templates and large stock of materials. We now can't walk into an antique store without buying some plates for future designs. Would thoroughly recommend her to anyone and everyone."

4 Aug 16'

Yvonne reviewed: Amazing encaustic art for two people Day Course

"Had a super day - Phil made the day interesting. Its amazing what pictures you can create with wax and an iron."

4 Aug 16'

Sue Thirlwell reviewed: Piped cushion with lapped zip

"I learned how to make a zipped and piped cushion, and although I have done some basic sewing previously I have never attempted anything like this before. I really enjoyed the course with Janet, and found her to be an extremely good and interesting teacher. I learnt many new skills and am absolutely delighted."

4 Aug 16'

Jacqui reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"My friends and I completed Emma's Introduction to Cold Processed Soap Making course and had a fabulous time! Emma was extremely knowledgeable. The day was terrific fun and excellent value. I would highly recommend the course. I can't wait to use my soap!"

4 Aug 16'

Rich reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Having spent two fantastic days of tuition with Mark, I felt as though I had had a very thorough introduction into woodturning, learning everything you would need to know to get yourself started, skillswise, toolswise and materialswise. Mark is a very knowledgeable and friendly tutor, and i would recommend this course to anyone. Thankyou for a couple of very enjoyable days!"

4 Aug 16'

Carmen Hughes reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I had a fantastic day, making a copper oak leaf pendant with Lucy. Not only did I take away a variety of jewellery making skills that I will use to make more jewellery in the future, I also enjoyed her company. Lucy taught me in a way that even as a beginner, I did not feel overwhelmed and was able to complete my pendant using many different techniques that I had no previous experience of doing. I look forward to doing another course with her in the future. Thank you Lucy :-)"

4 Aug 16'

Kathryn Francis reviewed: Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

"I loved doing Sarah's class. She has a really sweet and friendly workshop. Sarah was patient and kind and really encouraging. I hadn't realised how much was involved in the process. It was so good having one-to-one tution and I learnt a lot. There was tea and biscuits too. I love the rings that I made, with Sarah's help, and hope to do future classes. I highly recommend this class."

3 Aug 16'

Lisa reviewed: Bath Bomb Workshop

"Attended this course at the lovely Dotty Diva workshop. We found it a friendly and inviting atmosphere where we learnt to make some lovely bathbombs. Excellent value for money and a great evening. Would definitely recommend!"

3 Aug 16'

Edward Johnson reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"This is the best one-day course that I have ever been on! Chris is a proper, methodical trainer who is flexible and leads you through every step using demonstrations and examples. This is an extremely hands-on course. Chris is quick to adapt to you and the day flew by for me. I experienced a comfortable learning environment with lots of two-way communication to make things clear for me and Chris made me feel right at home. I had some great conversations with him and Chris has many good stories about blacksmithing down the ages that I really enjoyed. Chris' passionate knowledge of history and metallurgy shines through and he has a good way of explaining what we do to the metal with clear intuitive phrases and sketches. I genuinely had a lot of fun and a lot of exercise hammering, but it never felt like hard work thanks to Chris! I had never done metalwork before this course and Chris filled me with confidence and inspiration!"

3 Aug 16'

Laura Richardson reviewed: Craft your signature home fragrance brand: Personalised Workshop

"What a fantastic couple of hours, Zaga, as well as being very friendly and helpful, has a vast amount of invaluable knowledge, and having a 1-2-1 session made all the difference with regard to brand strategy and pricing, rather than online and books. I'm looking to start up my own candle business and now feel even more inspired to take my ideas forward...watch this space! I thoroughly recommend this course, you will leave buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm."