Latest reviews

Maureen reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I have done a few courses with Jo now and her courses are among the best I have been on. Yesterday was my second slate day course so having done two small pieces I embarked on one larger piece, as always the day was very well structured and paced which made for a wonderful relaxed and enjoyable experience, with Jo’s expert guidance I ended up with a wonderfully pleasing piece of artwork to join and compliment my two smaller pieces made on the first course. As always when I have been to Jo’s there is always something to inspire so I will be back. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a lovely review - thank you so much Maureen. Your slate work was wonderful and it would be great to see you back in the studio again! Jo xx"

Jan Gilbert reviewed: Creative Textiles Beverley

"Super patient. Great skills. Lovely course. Thank you...promise to practice..."

Steven reviewed: Make your own wedding rings - jewellery making workshop

"We had the most wonderful time creating our wedding rings with Ruth. She was an excellent instructor who was very accommodating to our designs. The day was well structured building up confidence with tools and making practice pieces before making our final rings. The studio was welcoming and the provided lunch was delicious. We would highly recommend Ruth and this course to anyone."

Elle Moyse reviewed: Beginner Linocut Class in Rowde Devizes Wiltshire

"Had a lovely experience at the art studio yesterday. Learnt so much with a wonderful group of people and instruction from Hannah. My prints came out beautiful. Will definitely be back."

Mary Nourish reviewed: Batik Silk Painting Workshop

"Lisa was very well organised and explained how to use the wax and silk paints effectively and safely allowing us to produce some lovely art work in a relaxed and friendly environment."

Helen reviewed: Stained Glass 1 Day Beginner Workshop

"What a brilliant course and day. Debra was a really excellent, thoughtful and patient teacher. I came away having learnt lots and with a A5 stained glass window that I was proud to have made and was personal to me. The day was relaxed and friendly with a really large collection of glass to choose from. I would highly recommend. Suitable to do on your own or with friends/family."

Stained Glass By Debra responded:

"Thank you for the great review Helen. Your panel inspired by the Quantocks was beautiful and I’m so glad you love it and enjoyed the workshop "

Danny reviewed: Making a stained glass art hanging

"What a wonderful course, would wholly recommend this to anyone! Took my wife for her birthday, neither of us had any previous experience but Caryl was a great teacher and made it really easy to follow along. Thank you for a brilliant day! "

Caryl Hallett Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Danny for this lovely review. So glad to hear you both enjoyed it so much. The pieces you created are fab! Hope they’re hanging in pride of place at home. Caryl x"

Jackie reviewed: Festive Street Workshop-Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

"A great workshop which was very enjoyable. I was delighted with the festive houses I made. Louise is a great teacher and had everything so well organised. The free flowing tea and homemade cakes made it a really special workshop."

Carole reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Brilliant day. Judith was an excellent teacher, calm, organised and very patient. So rewarding having a finished print at the end of the day and inspiration for future efforts."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Carole, I'm looking forward to seeing what you create next!"

Alex Fedrick reviewed: Stool Making at Manor Wood

"Great course great teacher idea location and great weather. Really enjoyed my day planning to do some more courses with Matt"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Alex, thanks for taking the time to review! Hope to see you at Manor Wood again. Matt"

Jan Banister reviewed: Raku Taster Workshop

"My friend and I attended the raku course earlier this year - what a fun day we had. Laura was so knowledgeable and patient with us all, we came away so proud of our pots and mine take prime position in our lounge, and to top it all off a fantastic lunch was provided, all catered for individual diets. Would defo recommend the courses thoroughly enjoyable and fun - thanks Laura x"

Laura Lee Ceramics responded:

"Thanks so much Jan for your lovely review 🤩"

Shirley reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"This was an interesting very practical course delivered at just the right level. I feel far more confident about tackling smaller jobs around the house. Excellent."

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the course Shirley and now feel more confident with your DIY jobs. Thank you for your positive review."

Keith Wright reviewed: Stained Glass 1 Day Beginner Workshop

"Excellent course. A full day of developing basic skills and a final piece you can be proud of. Debra was very patient and encouraging, helping us work at our own speed. The course is very well structured and hands on. I would highly recommend this course."

Stained Glass By Debra responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Keith. You worked very hard to make a beautiful panel and I’m so glad you enjoyed the day."

Carol reviewed: Sew and make a Wall Organiser - Allerthorpe nr Pocklington

"My 12 year-old granddaughter attended this class. She enjoyed it very much and came away with a very well designed and well made wall storage hanger. She was given excellent guidance each step of the way and looks forward to attending another class."

Liz reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"This course was great! My Mum and I really enjoyed it. Anne was so helpful and explained things so well too. "

Kloe and Suzette reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"My mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Angie and Steve. They are such a lovely couple and so talented in what they do. Thank you for a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to see our finished baubles x"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us, we are so enjoying meeting with so many lovely people on our courses z"

Sarah kelland reviewed: Candle Making Workshop with Loyal Candles - Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Had a fab afternoon making candles with Adam . Great with friends. We are definitely coming back "

Loyal Candles responded:

"It was such a pleasure Sarah and I really enjoyed it too. See you again soon for more epic candle making! :)"

Peter reviewed: Woodcarving Tuition in Cornwall

"Zoe understood what I wanted achieve and guided me in the right direction. Lots of one to one attention. Mulfra is also in a secret world amid ancient woods!"

Emma B reviewed: Premium linocut & print kit with Artist Quality Ink

"This is a gorgeous kit, with everything you need beautifully packaged. It has easy to follow instructions and links to videos to watch. I have done my first attempt today (doing the test cut and print that comes as part of the kit) and I'm really thrilled with the results, I'm glad to have had some practice - as suggested in the kit - before I get on with creating some cards. I picked ink colours that are simply perfect for me too. I can't wait to do some more cutting and printing over the next week or so. I can highly recommend this kit. "

Vicky and Vlad reviewed: Full Day MIG & TIG Welding Workshop

"We recently attended a welding workshop with Nigel from Qualitig, and it was one of the best experience days we’ve ever had! We gained so much knowledge in just one day and had an incredible amount of fun along the way. Before the workshop, Nigel checked in with us to see how he could personalise the day to suit us best — we were even able to bring our own welder, which made the experience even more relevant and practical. Nigel was kind enough to allocate the entire day specifically to TIG welding, as we’d recently bought a TIG welder and wanted to gain more hands-on knowledge, along with tips for our single-spine stair project. Nigel is not only a patient and supportive teacher, but also a genuinely great person. His passion for welding and teaching really shines through, and he made us feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire session. We highly recommend Nigel—whether you’re looking to improve your welding skills or just want to try something new and exciting, this workshop is an amazing experience. Also, check out his Qualitig website to see all the different workshops Nigel offers!"

Qualitig responded:

"Thank you both for coming along to the day, you both did so well and you made the day so fun and enjoyable. And the bonus of bringing your own set with you was that you can jump straight on to your own projects when you get home. I really look forward at seeing how far your new skills take you.🤗"

Lucy reviewed: Wire Christmas Floral Mini Wreath Workshop; Sedgefield

"I thoroughly enjoyed my morning with Lindsay. She made everyone feel at ease, whether they were new to the craft or not. She is very knowledgeable and patient and was happy enough to provide 1:1 assistance whenever asked. Her experience and love for her craft shone through. I will definitely taking part in one of her future classes."

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks for coming along and for your wonderful review! It'd be lovely to see you again at another workshop in the future Lucy, glad you enjoyed it."

Clare Skinner reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely loved the day. Couldn't fault it, from homemade bakes and a hearty lunch to burning steel and creating magic...... The whole team were amazing, thank you for a unforgettable day. "

Barbara reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I had a lovely time. Met some interesting people. Judith was very patient, knowledgeable and willing to share and answer questions. Venue was great, the craft centre had some wonderful gifts and goods to buy and the Cafe was very reasonable - good value for money. May make a second visit."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Barbara, so pleased that you enjoyed your day. Lovely to meet you and I hope the day has inspired you to create some more Lino prints."

David reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Excellent tutor and a great day"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you David, great to see you and June again!"

Fran reviewed: Copperplate Engraving

"I spent a fantastic day learning hand engraving with John. Plentiful supply of tea and an absolute treasure trove of information. A true mastercraftsman who understands the critical theory and practice behind his craft. I wanted to engrave to produce prints (think 16th century Durer), but he also engraves beautiful jewellery and anything else you can think of. Amazing experience. "