Latest reviews

11 Jul 17'

Crystal Lim reviewed: Candle making with afternoon tea

"Wonderful candle making session with Tracy! She explained everything clearly and in a very detailed way. Recommend the course for those who wants to just make candles during spare time or to start a business."

11 Jul 17'

Iris Williams reviewed: Needle Felt a Picture of your own design

"This was my first attempt at felting and I had a fantastic day. Liz was a great teacher and very patient. I went home with a lovely felted piece of art and amazed that had achieved so much in one session. Was very pleased with myself! The choice of wool was amazing and having so many colours available was very inspiring. I will definitely continue to felt and look forward to attending more courses in the future."

11 Jul 17'

Rebecca reviewed: Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

"A lovely morning spent with Rosanna in her Kent workshop. Great experience and love what we made! Would highly recommend."

11 Jul 17'

Jenny Lewin reviewed: Full day introduction to glass fusing course.

"I really enjoyed my day at Tregarth with Amanda and the other ladies in my class, Amanda is a really interesting lady and very patient with all us beginners. I am really pleased with my cheese platter and and stand up glass piece, lunch was delicious and the whole day was fun, it was also very interesting to learn all about the different methods of cutting the glass, ( I was not very good at this) but Amanda was very helpful and I can't wait to go for another session of making glass pictures or whatever Amanda thinks up for a second round of glass fusion (my family all want cheese platters now). I highly recommend this course."

11 Jul 17'

Angie milsomsmith-smith reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"Very good 3 hours of mosaics class time went to quickly"

11 Jul 17'

Peter Wilson reviewed: Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

"This was a truly amazing experience. The tuition was clear and concise and Peat ( and his counterpart) spent as much time as was necessary with each person to ensure everyone completed all the tasks. It was quite hard ( and hot) work at times and it was as much of a challenge the forge temperature correct as it was working the steel into a piece of craftsmanship!! I was truly astonished at what we managed to produce by the end of the weekend and will treasure the rams head toasting fork for eternity. The general hospitality and lunch time buffet was lovely too with more than enough to go around and delicious home made cakes too!! It was a great birthday treat and I would recommend it to anyone."

11 Jul 17'

Lisa Winterbourn reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"We had a fantastic day getting creative with Jackie's expert encouragement. I was delighted that Jackie allowed me to make use of her studio to try out ideas of my own, I wasn't sure they would work, but Jackie's experience and advice beforehand and on the day ensured success. I love my crockery bird mosaic and my carp on a slate - 2 mosaics in a day! I am planning a return visit to make some more. Did I mention that she is a fantastic host and has a beautiful home - a real treat to spend a day with her. Thanks!"

11 Jul 17'

Hilary Zecchin reviewed: Machine patchwork courses with Green Man Quilts

"Sheena is a brilliant teacher and an inspiration to me! She is so supportive and encouraging and I have achieved far more than I ever expected. It is always fun and my skills have grown weekly. A world of colour and imagination which enriches your life."

11 Jul 17'

Jayne reviewed: Mosaic one day workshop for adults with Caroline Jariwala, Birmingham

"A great day, the course was well planned and constructive. Caroline was an inspirational tutor who adapted to the 5 people on the course and helped each individual as needed. Lunch was provided and was an excellent home made soup."

11 Jul 17'

Murray reviewed: A Dry Stone Walling Workshop Bedfordshire

"A very enjoyable course and John is an excellent tutor. Very informative, everything was explained and the practical aspect means there are no excuses when it comes to building my first wall."

11 Jul 17'

Karen Williams reviewed: Introduction to Soft Pastels 10-week face-to-face art course in Kidderminster West Midlands

"Wonderful workshop! I am so thrilled with the picture I created. Raya is marvelous teacher, so creative and inspiring. Karen"

11 Jul 17'

Sian Morgan reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Chillington Hall

"As a complete novice to stone carving I found Miranda encouraging and informative, her enthusiasm infectious. She gently guides you through, sharing a depth of knowledge acquired over many years as a professional sculptor in a manner that is easy to understand. After just six weeks I have produced my first piece and am now completely hooked."

11 Jul 17'

Janet & Gail reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Willow Basket in a Day

"Thank you for a most enjoyable day on the basketry course. The food was amazing. Hope to see you soon on another course. Many thanks"

11 Jul 17'

Jayne reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Plant Obelisk & Blue Tit Feeder in Willow

"I would like to thank you both for a fabulous day spent at the Butterfly Studio, learning how to make an Obelisk and Tit Feeder. Our teacher Deb was very good at delivering the workshop. She was able to demonstrate the processes needed to complete the tasks within the time and we all left with beautiful willow items. Deb even showed us how to make some additional items (reindeer), which was an added extra. I appreciated the way she taught, allowing us to work on our own, but also happy to offer advice no help when requested. As for the premises, well they were excellent! I could not praise enough the quality of the food and the regularity of breaks. I came with my friend Denise. We enjoyed it so much that we hope to booked another course in November. Carry on doing just as you do!!"

11 Jul 17'

Lucy reviewed: Mixed Media Techniques in The Studio, Somerton, Somerset.

"I love the workshops and I do hate sometimes missing our sessions as I thoroughly enjoy myself and look forward to creating loads with Constance! Now on the fabric mixed media course, great fun."

10 Jul 17'

Irene reviewed: Wire & mixed media sculpture courses with James Ort

"This has been one of the best courses i have attended. The studio setting is relaxing and nurturing and an ideal environment to explore your creative self and be inspired. James taught us basic techniques based on symmetry and allowing the wires to naturally flow. Over the two days we all created something special and something to be proud of. I will definitely be returning."

10 Jul 17'

Claire Truscott reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"We thoroughly enjoyed our day at Jo's beautiful house making a range of candles and trying out new and different scents for each one. I learned a lot about the types of candles and how I could try the same techniques at home, and Jo was just a pleasure to work alongside all day. She sets up her space beautifully for this bespoke and personal (two person only) day, making the whole day relaxing, fun and thoroughly rewarding!"

10 Jul 17'

Sebastian Craciun reviewed: Wheel Thrown Pottery : 2.5 hour workshop

"Great workshop, tons of fun!"

10 Jul 17'

Adam Bushnell reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"A superb day with excellent tuition throughout. Highly recommended!!!"

10 Jul 17'

simon webley reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Want to get hot and sweaty with strangers in a friendly relaxed atmosphere? look no further. Really interesting and fun day spent with fun and interesting people doing something most people will never get the chance to do. Reccomend it to anyone with even the slightest interst in making things Was a great surprise birthday gift. Unique experience, enjoyed the whole day......just leave room for the cakes"

10 Jul 17'

jacqueline reviewed: 2-day blacksmithing courses

"My sister treated me to this course for my birthday and it was brilliant. Aaron was a great teacher and is a very lovely man. I chuffed with how many bits I came home with. being fairly useless at anything arty, it's a real credit to Aaron's teaching and patience that I made stuff I'm really proud of! Very fun weekend. lots of graft but well worth it and very, very interesting. Great sense of achievement at the end of it. Really pleased and I highly recommend this course to others. Thanks Aaron!"

10 Jul 17'

Jean reviewed: Stained Glass Workshop with Gillian & David Wing of Strawberry Glass

"I've done a stained glass work shop. It's great to be able to have a go at something without having to make a huge investment in supplies until you are sure that the craft is for you. So I highly recommend a visit here, you won't be disappointed."

10 Jul 17'

Jo Saunders reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I had a wonderful morning with Rebecca. She made the inexplicably complexities of weaving understandable to a complete novice. By the end of the session I had weaved a beautiful sample to frame incorporating various techniques. Rebecca is passionate, incredibly knowledgable about weaving (she has a weaving degree) and a patient and thoughtful teacher. In addition, she makes rather good cookies too!"

10 Jul 17'

Mark Jutsum reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"My wife bought me a voucher for Christmas to spend the day in Fransham Forge and it turned out to be one of the best Christmas presents I ever had! I have never tried any metal work before but from the moment I arrived, I was put at ease and made very welcome. Nigel Barnett is a very approachable, very patient and very skilled as a master blacksmith. My wife and I stayed for two nights in the shepherds hut (gypsy caravans) on site which was idyllic. The huts are in a quiet forest clearing with all the facilities on site including a kitchen area, showering room and flushing loo etc. To get to these (which are close by) you cross an iron bridged stream, which is very quaint. For those who want to wild camp there is a composting toilet available. The grassed forest clearing gives you space to play outdoor games if you wish and to cook on the various BBQs, fire pits etc provided. Its a great place for families too as there are peacocks and chickens roaming and large sculptures among the woodland. The forge is a working forge with many projects ongoing from small hinges to port cullis iron gates for castles. Working at the forge starts at 8am and finishes around 6pm and during this time instruction and tuition is given to you in basic or advanced levels depending on your previous experience. I came away with 4 items, all included in the cost. My wife was so impressed with my items that at first she didn't believe I'd made them (with a little help from Nigel). These are all yours to take home as a souvenir of your day. I highly recommend it, in fact I taking my friends and going back. Nigel has a show room/shop where you can purchase many items all beautifully made on site."

9 Jul 17'

Ben reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely fantastic day with Adrian, Andy and Debbie, brilliant course, brilliant food, brilliant (very talented) people. I will definitely be back soon"