Latest Reviews - Creative, craft and artisan courses and workshops

Ecodyeing - an introduction to leaves, rust, heat and fabric alchemy!

This was an excellent introduction to ecodyeing with a huge amount of information and production packed into the day. Judy's approach, going from working on small samples up to full size scarves, was perfect. First time I've come back from a course with the family loving everything I'd produced! My daughter is already sourcing equipment for me. Lovely lunch too!

By Tony Linde - 3 hours ago

3 Hour 'Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving' at Seeded in Southsea

Had a wonderful morning! Ellie is a great teacher, really laid back and generous, full of useful tips and really good at encouraging creativity. The ladies at seeded were lovely too, my coffee cup was never empty! Thank you for a lovely workshop, will definitely recommend :) x

By Holly - 3 hours ago

Three hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Thrive Cafe & Wellbeing, Winchester

A great way to spend an evening! I went along with my mum and aunty and we all throughly enjoyed it, Ellie was a great teacher and explained techniques really clearly for us as well as always being on hand throughout the session to go over things and show 1-2-1. So happy with the weaving I took away!

By Becki Clark - 4 hours ago

Three hour introduction to frame loom weaving at Thrive Cafe & Wellbeing, Winchester

I had a lovely time at the hand loom workshop, Ellie was a very warm, welcoming and supportive teacher - the time flew by and I left having learned about weaving, tassels and knots! and came home with my prize of a woven artwork which I had made all by myself. The venue was also really great, alongside all my...

By Angela - 4 hours ago

Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

I had brilliant day with Jill Tisbury on her FiredGlass.biz 1 day workshop. Jill and John make you feel very relaxed and comfortable from the moment you arrive. Her studio is amazing and gives you an instant feeling of calm. Jill knowledge and understanding of glass is incredible and her art skills are out of this world. Jill helps to...

By RosStone - 5 hours ago

Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

I have been attending Ivan’s drawing and painting class for a number of years and started as a complete beginner. In his class I have used pastels, ink, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic, gouache, oil and any combination of media. Ivan’s coaching has given me the confidence to work with any medium and any subject. Nothing is wrong and there are no...

By Helen McGlynn - 7 hours ago

A day of enamelling - 1 day course

Had a fabulous day enamelling with Genevieve and two other really nice pupils. Genevieve's passion came through in her teaching and she puts everything into what she does. Her joining instructions were excellent. Her facilities and stock were perfect for what we were doing. Lunch was five star as well. If you are a bit nervous of using kilns -...

By Heather Croft - 7 hours ago

Hand-Spinning & Natural Dyeing Retreat, Highlands, Scotland

I loved spending time with Rosie and her team! Everthing was well organised from our pick up, to our departure - I woudnt have changed a thing! The accommodation was spacious and the surroundings lovely. The food was delicious and our activities were varied, interesting and well-chosen. Most of all though, Rosie is calm, patient, endlessly helpful and a joy...

By Nicky Lambert - 7 hours ago

Hand-Spinning & Natural Dyeing Retreat, Highlands, Scotland

Having never ventured on a week spent together with complete strangers before, I’m happy to say that Rosie made the whole experience really relaxed, calm and very enjoyable indeed. I learnt so much about both dyeing and spinning, and within such a lovely and peaceful environment. Everything was well organised but never felt too disciplined or restricted and we could...

By Eva Stacey - 7 hours ago

Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

I had a great time today at this workshop. Claire was very welcoming and great in describing and showing me the techniques to make my Metal Clay jewellery, so much when I left I went online and bought a beginners kit. It was a lovely relaxing morning/afternoon. I made a pendant which I love. I am looking forward to do...

By Debbie Blenkinsop - 7 hours ago