Latest reviews

Beki and Rob reviewed: Make a colour paper weight

"Steve and Angie were absolutely wonderful! It was so much fun! Friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They guide your hand gently, so you feel safe and reassured when making your piece. Also - when booking, only your party will have that time slot, so it's private for your group. Definitely will come back with friends and family and highly recommend! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Beki and Rob. You were an absolute pleasure to work with creating your paperweight. You guys were so much fun. Regards Steve and Angie "

Alison Crowson reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"What a fantastic experience. Chris is lovely and explains everything really well. Would recommend to anyone looking for something festive to do. Love my bauble. "

Alastair reviewed: Woodwork 4 days foundation course

"Had a very satisfying, fun and valuable 4 days on this course with Ted, learning some basic techniques, machining, jointing, hand-tooling and so on. Came away feeling confident that I had gained some useful experience and skills to take my learning forward. Highly recommended course. Many thanks!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks for the kind words Alastair, I'm sure you have what it takes to be a good craftsman and hope your future plans are fruitful. Thank you for the Space / Universe talks too it has wet my appetite for star gazing in the new year. I hope to see you again soon on another course ! You can see all of my courses on the website and happy Strumming with your new dulcimer. kind regards Ted"

Christine reviewed: Learn how to make a natural wreath for Christmas season

"Had a most wonderful morning making a Christmas wreath. Relaxing, fun and thoroughly enjoyable. Definitely would recommend anyone to give this a go!"

Sam reviewed: Tiffany stained glass Christmas decorations

"Had such a lovely day making my glass Christmas decorations last weekend, Kate was a great teacher, clear and concise in showing us and then letting us crack on but around and keeping an eye on us. The studio was well equipped with everything we needed. The pace of the day was perfect too. I came away with 3 decorations which I'm really happy with, Thankyou much! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the five star review, we hope to see you again."

Meryl reviewed: Macramé Christmas decorations workshop 8 Nov 2.45

"Excellent workshop. Great tuition and came away with some lovely Christmas decorations. Inspired me to do more macrame. Jo was a great teacher"

Jennie Pyatt reviewed: Petersfield: Full Day Calligraphy Workshop

"Learnt alot and enjoyed the whole day. For my daughter & I the pace was right, taking us through the importance of nib pressure, practice and having a go. Emily explained all extremely well, encouraged us all and made the day a lovely learning experience. Introducing us to both nib and brush modern calligraphy. Would recommend the course to a complete beginner and those who want to build some confidence. We came away feeling, with practice, modern calligraphy was in reach and achievable. Now to practice."

Helen D reviewed: Christmas Wreath Workshops- Rural Bedfordshire (Newton Blossomville)- Sunday morning

"My mum and I really enjoyed this Christmas Wreath Workshop, and came away with wreaths we're really proud of. Catherine and her team were helpful and friendly, and the materials provided were great quality - lots of lovely foliage, ribbons galore and plenty of natural and glittery decorations to add to our creations. Mulled wine and mince pies was a lovely touch too. "

Eve reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I booked onto the full day course with two friends back in June. Learning all of the different techniques was so much fun and we’ve all come home with some really lovely pieces of jewellery. I made two rings and a pair of earrings which I usually wear every day! The teaching was paced really well with lots of room for questions and we all felt really comfortable using the tools / machinery. A great day out with the girls!! Thank you so much"

Linda Ward reviewed: Ceramic Christmas wreath making with Paula Armstrong

"Absolutely lovely wreath, tutor explained everything clearly and with a very catchy tune when preparing lots of leaves, balls, etc! I’ve never made leaves freehand before, it was much easier than I thought with the step by step instruction. I made mine a bit larger and I can’t believe I managed to make it so well, it looks fabulous."

Paula Armstrong Ceramics responded:

"Thanks so much Linda! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it and made a wreath that you love 😊"

Penny reviewed: Needle felted funky sheep for beginners

"A really enjoyable course and perfect for beginners. Jo gives lots of really helpful instruction in a really friendly atmosphere. The end result might look slightly unsheep like but I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a go at needle felting. "

Phinefibre responded:

"Hi Penny, Lovely to meet you and your daughter in law. Your little sheep was very cute with a lovely jaunty look, and a gorgeous, multi coloured funky coat. Delighted you had an enjoyable day, discovering needle felting. Thank you for your review, much appreciated."

Andrea reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"I haven't had time to make my hare yet, but I have opened the box. The frame is very substantial and there is a lot of stuff in there. I can't wait to get started. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Andrea! Have a wonderful time making your hare and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Jo x"

Flora Durrant reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"such a fun day! Elaine was very knowledgable and supportive throughout the entire course. We were able to make whatever we fancied and had access to a huge amount of glass. Would definitely recommend !! "

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted that you and your Mum had a fun time with me and went home with two lovely sun catchers at the end of the day. With Best Wishes, Elaine x"

Lara Morgan reviewed: Pembrokeshire slate mosaics with Wild Slate Workshops - Inspired by coast, land and legend

"A really wonderful experience learning a new craft - Niki helped me to go from absolutely no experience of working with slate or creating mosaics, to taking home two beautiful pieces made with materials that really speak of our locality. I almost can't believe these were made by me! All of the techniques are explained really well, Niki is helpful without being overbearing and all the tools you need are supplied, without it being too overwhelming. It was a really great day and I'm so pleased that I chose to do this workshop, highly recommended"

Wild Slate Workshops responded:

"Thank you Lara for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure having you at the workshop. Your enthusiasm, enjoyment, and appreciation were clear to see and you made two mosaics that attracted so many positive comments from the other participants. "

Chris reviewed: Blacksmithing: make a rams head poker

"Hi Adrian, Andy and Debbie, Thanks for a great day making the rams head Poker. Great tuition, friendly atmosphere and superb food. I'll see you next year."

Wendy reviewed: Pottery 6 Week Classes

"Excellent class to attend. Joan is knowledgeable and gives individual instruction as and when needed. It's a really relaxed space to come to, always time for a cuppa and a natter! I've learned alot in 6 weeks and just signed up for another course. "

jccermaics responded:

"Thankyou Wendy for kind review, it’s lovely to see you enjoying working with clay 😊"

Sue & Kelly reviewed: Upholstery classes in Norwich

"As novices we thoroughly enjoyed the day and learnt so much, Lee is a great teacher and look forward to returning for another class, thoroughly recommended"

Finch and Toad responded:

"Thank you so much Sue and Kelly for your lovely review. You worked really well as a team I look forward to seeing you both again . "

Janet reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"Thank you Spike for the unforgettable experience of your Viking knife workshop yesterday. It was instructive, supportive, entertaining and educational. Diane and I had a fantastic time and love our knives. I've already passed on details of the course to a friend and would highly recommend it to others."

Ian reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"Had a great time with Alex, who is an excellent craftsman and a talented educator. 2 days later we took home excellent Damascus knife each which will last a lifetime."

Julie reviewed: Learn how to make a natural wreath for Christmas season

"We all had great fun making nstural wreaths from foraged branches etc. Great tuition and great course."

Phil reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"As a preface, I have zero practical ability, I haven't been in a workshop environment for over 20 years, and I certainly hadn't done anything along these lines before. I knew this was way out of my comfort zone, but I picked this course primarily on the basis it would expose me to a nice variety of disciplines (metalwork, woodwork and leatherwork at the least), and I'm so glad I did. I fully expected to make something a bit rubbish, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway. I am so ridiculously proud of what I managed to produce, and I think everyone who knows me is as baffled as I am that it turned out as well as it did. The guidance from Arian was perfect; he doesn't take over and do things for you, he gives a brief demonstration of the technique, then lets you get on with it, so you can honestly say that it's your own handiwork. That being said, he's always nearby to make sure you don't go too far wrong. As others have mentioned, not only do you learn how to make something beautiful and practical, but you also learn all about the materials used and the reasons for using them. Overall, I had a great weekend on this course. I'm extremely tired and achy, but it was absolutely worth it! Massive thanks Arian and co. for such a fantastic experience."

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Dear Phil, I'm delighted to read your review, and am so pleased that the course met and exceeded your expectations. Having been involved with knifemaking for so long, I aim to structure my courses with enough clarity and direction so that even the folk without previous experience walk off with work they can be proud of. You have certainly achieved that: thank you for your focus and hard work. I can still see your bushcraft knife with burr elm handle in my mind's eye! Do get in touch if you have any questions or pop by for a bit of sharpening as needed. Kind regards, Arian"

Danielle reviewed: Make silver jewellery - one day workshop

"Lovely day working with silver. Imagine your own jewellery. I made a lovely pendant and earrings. Good tuition guiding the process at your ability level. The wet and windy day didn’t deter the making. Good tools to use in Kathy’s workshop. Throughly recommend. "

Kim of Harpenden reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Just did this course with a good friend and it was a really nice way to spend a morning. Perfect balance of informative and fun, and we left with beautiful candles. Would definitely recommend to others. "

Karm McLean reviewed: Pottery Hand building. Weekly Morning/Afternoon work shops. Studio experience.

"We did this course with Diane and loved it. It was a birthday present for my sister and we did it as a family of 4. It was great fun and we learnt so much. Diane is a very patient teacher and fun to learn from which makes it easy to enjoy the day. The hours passed by quickly."

J and J reviewed: Learn how to repair woollen garments using a darning loom.

"We thoroughly enjoyed learning how to repair holes in woollen clothing. Julie was a great teacher and we’re confident in our ability to put this into practice now. Recommended for those looking to learn a practical new skill in a relaxed environment and be able to breathe new life into old jumpers, cardigans and coats. Added bonus of a mini loom kit to take home and reuse time and time again. Totally met expectations! Thank you Julie"

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thank you for a lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed your course. "