Latest reviews

1 Jul 17'

Andy reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"Lucy lives in a beautiful part of Derbyshire and invites attendees into her lovely home, which is set up perfectly for small workshops, which means you almost get 1-2-1 guidance and assistance on your chosen project. It is a fun, relaxing day and I think it works really well other folk bringing different projects as it means you get to learn from each other. I would highly recommend a day with Lucy, she gave me lots of practical advice and showed me plenty of techniques. It was a joy!"

1 Jul 17'

Julie reviewed: Fused Glass Workshops for beginners & experienced

"I have become addicted! The sessions are relaxing and fun. The items I have made I love and so do those I made gifts for. Ali helpfully guided you along letting your own creativity through and it us amazing value. To handmade something for a friend is a lovely thing to do."

1 Jul 17'

Marisa Mason reviewed: Beginners breadmaking workshop- master the basics and have fun learning

"I had a very enjoyable day, and picked up lots of tips to take away. The course was very professionally run and a fun day was had by all. I also had the bonus of taking home and enjoying my lovely baked goods!"

1 Jul 17'

Carol reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I spent a lovely day last Saturday attending the ring making course where I made various different rings along with learning new techniques. In my opinion this course was worth every penny to spend the day in a very beautiful tranquil and relaxing setting and is suitable for people of any age and ability."

30 Jun 17'

Rose reviewed: Portraits in Charcoal & Pastels with Beverley Nel

"Thanks Bev, it was a great day."

30 Jun 17'

Martin Bishop reviewed: Interior styling and decorating one to one day course

"had a brill time doing this workshop. Learnt loads and being a bloke thought I'd feel a bit intimidated but there was another bloke on the day too and it was a laugh! The ladies running the course made us all feel really welcome. I have really got the bug now and have gone on to paint loads of old furniture. Would def recommend to to all the Blokes who are sceptical of using Chalk Paint."

30 Jun 17'

Jo stevens reviewed: Fused Glass Workshops for beginners & experienced

"ali runs workshops in her lovely inspirational studio at her home, I have become addicted to the classes, I have done, needle and wet felting, lino printing, painting, silk painting tiffany glass and my absolute favourite, glass fusion, I am there most weeks, sometimes more than once a week ( I do have a life- honestly! ) I recommend that you give it a go"

30 Jun 17'

Jane reviewed: Taster session - Throwing on the Potters Wheel with Snail Pottery’s Bob Emmett

"I had a lovely time with Bob, refreshing my pottery throwing skills."

30 Jun 17'

David S reviewed: Wood turning courses

"As a novice, two days of one to one tuition with George has given me more confidence and insight into the world of woodturning. George’s no nonsense, hands-on approach interspersed with invaluable tips and tricks of the trade will undoubtedly result in a more professional looking end product…… without the inevitable frustrating and ruinous ’catches’ along the way. David S"

30 Jun 17'

Jimenez reviewed: Shoemaking Workshop

"This was my fourth course in the space of about 10 years and I still wear the shoes I made on my first workshop! I would thoroughly recommend this course because not only do you learn a lot about shoe construction, but you also get to take home a pair that YOU made and are custom-fit for your own foot size and shape. These shoes will last you a lifetime and will become your 'goto' item for every occasion. Excellent quality materials, lovely atmosphere and a beautiful end product. 5 stars!"

30 Jun 17'

Karen reviewed: Felt art and hand stitch with Marieke Tomlin a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Dear Annie, I had such a splendid time at the café last Saturday I wanted to write and say a special thank you. I've never been to a craft workshop before, and, given the extensive and interesting range, had trouble deciding which one to choose having received a voucher for Christmas. The felting choice was great. Marieke was lovely and a great tutor. The day was a joy from the moment of arriving and getting a cuppa with the yummy warm-from-the-oven biscuit until it was time to go. The venue was excellent, food fantastic and welcoming friendly atmosphere spot on. My partner was delighted that his gift to me had made me so happy and I'm hoping that future birthdays and Christmases might result in more vouchers coming my way! With very best wishes Karen"

30 Jun 17'

Petronilla Clark reviewed: Throwing & hand-building pottery workshops £64 per person for 2 hour workshop

"Catherine has been teaching me for quite a while, all the different methods on the wheel. Very kind. An excellent tutor."

29 Jun 17'

Gerry Prior reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This course is really enjoyable and I would highly recommend it. Everybody was friendly and willing to help one another and we all came away with something to show for our efforts, thanks to Peter and Jav's very patient support and kindness. It was a fun and enlightening weekend as an introduction to green wood furniture making and I would happily learn more!"

29 Jun 17'

Sandra Antcliffe reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Julie is a very informative and enthusiastic teacher. It was a really fun day and the afternoon tea was absolutely delicious ."

29 Jun 17'

Claire Willison reviewed: 2 Day Silver Jewellery Making Course - Ely

"Amazing weekend! Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in learning about jewellery making and the techniques used."

29 Jun 17'

Josh Yaxley reviewed: Make a Welsh stick chair

"If you are looking for a form of woodland therapy away from the rat race you could do no better than sign up to Bens woodcraft course. Not only that you will construct a piece of furniture to use for a lifetime! The peaceful and beautiful woodland workshop always has the fire kettle on. Ben is a great instructor and even if you are the most accident prone student in the world (me) you will construct something elegant. Although as a word of warning: this course will begin a lifetime interest in green woodwork and a tool addiction no rehab can fix."

29 Jun 17'

Susie Coopet reviewed: Throwing & hand-building pottery workshops £64 per person for 2 hour workshop

"Catherine kindly took me for a course at very short notice. She patiently and professionally taught me the principles of pot throwing. I came away with my head buzzing, full of inspiration and confidence to continue with my potting. I look forward to being able to go again."

29 Jun 17'

Victoria Rowlinson reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Ann is a lovely kind lady, and extremely patient! Went through all sorts of crochet stitches and all done in such a lovely venue where you can enjoy amazing delicious cakes and treats at the same time! Well worth the money, a bargain considering I received 1 to 1 tuition for 2 hours! Thanks Ann!"

29 Jun 17'

Jack Slater reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"More than learning to work with wood. For me, this course was an enjoyable, relaxing, almost therapeutic couple of days. Thanks to Peter and Jav; learning while doing is what it is all about. A very small, yet vital amount of time is taken up by excellent formal instruction from your two instructors while for every other moment you are encouraged to get hands-on with your log of choice.. and drink copious amounts of tea. P & J are both very kind, friendly and relaxed and possess the knowledge to answer any question - wood or life related. I would recommend this course to those who enjoy the simpler things in life and wood enthusiasts alike. I hope to be back very soon."

29 Jun 17'

Mark price reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"What an excellent course this is. Took my son for a taster half day and he loved it. Bob is excellent and obviously very experienced and a great teacher. I was that impressed I will be booking a go in the not to distant future!!"

29 Jun 17'

Jesi Leigh reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Jonathan provided an excellent introduction into the basics of silversmithing - with the guide of an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, I was able to make a beautiful silver ring. Thank you for a brilliant experience, one that is enough to inspire anyone (even my partner, who didn't attend, who has arrived home with just about everything we need to set up a silversmithing workbench!). Highly recommended course :)"

28 Jun 17'

Alistair reviewed: Mosaic in Isfield Village Hall with Hannah Griffiths - East Sussex

"As someone who had never made a mosiac before I found this course was an excellent introduction to the tools and techniques required. Everything about the course was designed to put you at your ease and help you learn - from the venue (the village hall in the beautful village of Isfield), Adele's homemade cakes to go with the tea and coffee, and the small number in the group enabling Hannah to spend time with everyone. And with a little planning and careful selection of a design, we were all able to complete a small mosiac within the day, which is important as it means you see the whole process as well as giving you a bit of confidence you can actually do it ! Now all I have to do is work out where to put the mosiac I made and what one to start next......"

28 Jun 17'

Christine reviewed: A fused glass workshop with Matt Sorrell – Making a colourful owl plaque

"Had a great time with Matt Sorrell's glass fusion class last Saturday, really interesting! Hope to try something else again soon. Thank you Matt for your patience and help with cutting the curves."

28 Jun 17'

Jeanne and John Rayment reviewed: Willow skep hive (Alveari) making - with Bees for Development

"We both thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was our first time working with willow but we found Chris was really helpful and obviously worked very hard at helping everyone. We also liked hearing about the history of skeps and bee keeping in the past. It has really opened a door for us in regards to learning more about natural bee keeping. I would definitely recommend this course for those wishing to have hands on experience in making something from the past but which they can use for their bees today."

28 Jun 17'

Alison Lockett-Burke reviewed: Make a Welsh stick chair

"Just emerged from a week in the woods with a beautiful chair that I can hardly believe I managed to make myself (but I definitely did, my new muscles are proof!). Armed with very little woodworking experience but lots of enthusiasm I was slightly apprehensive about retreating to the Mid Welsh woodland for a week on my own to make a chair. I needn't have worried, I've come away having had one of the most rewarding weeks of my life. The setting was absolutely perfect for a green woodworking course - deep in the woodland with only the sound of birds and sheep baaing in the background. Ben is the perfect balance of teacher - if you come expecting him to do the hard work for you to get the glory don't bother coming. If you want to come away with a beautiful piece that you know is yours, blood, sweat and tears (ok, no tears, promise) right down to the tiny wedges in the seat then this is for you. He makes sure you understand, learn and actually physically do the entire process from beginning to end, from splitting wood, axing, shaping, turing on a treadle lathe, adzing, seat shaping, measuring (and in my case remeasuring ha) - every single bit of making what will become your beautiful chair. He's patient, calm, funny and clearly an unassuming master of his trade as well as being a top notch teacher. It was an absolute joy to learn from someone who has so much love for green woodworking and is so passionate about passing it on. Passed it on he has and I'm already looking to do more green woodworking and as soon as he releases the next dates for his woodland courses I'll definitely be there. If you're thinking about doing this don't think twice, just do it, I can absolutely guarantee you won't regret it. You're almost certain to find a love for green woodwork that you didn't know you had.... Oh, and Ben is also a master at soup making and his lunch spreads were well needed and very much savoured and appreciated after a long morning axing wood!"