Latest reviews

Sue Richardson reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"Best craft course that I have done. Came away with a beautiful teardrop. Relaxing and informative. Thank you"

Jane Fitch reviewed: Explore drawing, print and collage

"Loved the course. Alison was a great teacher and allowed everyone to work at their own pace. A vast array of materials are there for everyone to use. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Jane, It was great to meet you and so pleased you enjoyed the day . I hope it has inspired you to continue the lovely work at home . All the best, Alison"

Chris Lunnon reviewed: Archive, DO NOT LIST

"A gift given to me for Christmas from my wife . Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Professional setup. Alex was very helpful knew what he was doing and great twa her which made it easier to learn some techniques. The day flew by. Would love you so again. "

Alex Nutley reviewed: Blacksmithing taster days (half day)

"Fantastic experience and very insightful, perfect for those with an intrest in blacksmithing as you learn important things and safty tips that online videos dont say or show. Hightly recommended as i want to come back and do all the other days Also side note, it is a hot forge but in winter it is not a hot room."

Claire reviewed: Pottery wheel & glass fusing private half-day

"Hi I had a lovely time making fused glass items with Sarah and I particularly enjoyed my pottery experience with Chris, making 3 slip wear bowls. Will definitely look to book again. Thank you both"

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thanks very much - it was lovely to meet you."

Helenna reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We had such a lovely time blowing our own baubles together. Angie and Steve were so welcoming and excellent, patient teachers. They totally put us at ease and gave us plenty of time to learn, choose colours, ask questions, and make something unique to us. It was truly a pleasure to meet them both and create a special keepsake 🤍"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us Helenna, it was a pleasure to meet you both. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

Carolyn reviewed: Resin and Wood Beginner Class

"We attended this course to learn more about deep resin pouring before we start a larger project. Alex gave very clear instructions for us to make a mould for the wood to sit in prior to pouring the resin and how to calculate how much resin to use - particularly useful for us since this was the first time for us and the process held some surprises. The room can only take 4 people really so that was a good thing since Alex had the time to look at and check our efforts before the crucial pour. Only downside comment would be that the beginners basic board is small - A4 size whereas the larger size (which requires an extra payment) was much better - closer to 30 cm by 40 cm but costs £60 more which is quite a lot. We are very excited to see how our boards turned out. Hopefully we'll be getting them sometime this week after Alex has finished them off by sanding down edges/resin overflows etc. "

Blueprint Woodcraft responded:

"Dear Carolyn Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the board-making class! I appreciate your comments about the beginners class and understand that the size of the board may not have met your expectations. We aim to provide clear and detailed information about all our class options on our website. Based on your review, we’ve updated the descriptions to ensure they are even more transparent and easy to understand. I’m sorry to hear that the cost of the upgrade felt significant. Our goal is to offer high-quality experiences across a range of price points, and we encourage clients to review the details thoroughly to make an informed choice. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts; they help us improve. If you have any further suggestions or if there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to reach out. Thank you once again for your feedback! Best regards, Alex Blueprint Woodcraft "

Tiggy reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"My son had such a good time. Came away relaxed and proud of his achievements. Thank you so much. "

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thanks Tiggy, really good to meet your son, who despite being the youngest in the group held his own and kept at it so well. Delighted he enjoyed his experience. Arian"

Liz reviewed: Mosaic Jewellery Pendant

"Lisa Marie was very welcoming and provided everything we needed for our session. Thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring. Thank you."

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thank you Liz. I would love to see a photo of the grouted masterpieces. It would be lovely to see you again for another workshop sometime, was a lovely afternoon. Kind regards, Lisa-marie"

Kim Peto reviewed: Glass Fusion - Holey Moley Bowl making

"Thoroughly Enjoyable even for a complete beginner, able to make an extra bowl and a suncatcher too. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Mike and Julie Roberts reviewed: One Day Small Leather Goods Workshop

"A brilliant course with a knowledgable and friendly instructor. We would not hesitate to recommend this course to anyone looking to get a solid introduction to leather working or, like us, looking for a refresher course."

Clare reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Whilst I was really looking forward to this course, I was a bit apprehensive about it as I didn't have any ideas of what kind of item I was going to make. I need not have worried at all as Mark had plenty of ideas and examples to give me ideas and inspiration. I absolutely loved learning the techniques and steps involved in making the beautiful pieces of jewelry that I brought home. I am very much looking forward to returning for a further session in the near future."

Mina reviewed: Batik - hot wax full day workshop

"A day of utter pleasure learning a new craft. My nephew and I spent a day with Jane learning about hot wax batik and many other ‘crafty’ things. We produced some reasonable art before we left and both feel confident that we could improve our skill either practice. Thank you to Jane for her gentle tutoring and on point tips and help. The cups of tea were great. 🙏🏽. "

Jane’s Celebration Services responded:

"Thank you Mina for a lovely review, it was a delight to spend the day with you both. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and hearing about your travels. Jane x"

Lorna reviewed: Spoon Carving at Wilderness Foundation UK

"Wonderful day spoon carving, harder than I thought but so rewarding. Max was superb, fun, methodical and a wonderful tutor. This course has inspired me to continue, and wonderful spoon at the end, what more can you ask for. Thank you."

Max Sconyers III responded:

"It was so great to have you in the workshop, Lorna! Thank you for the kind words. Let me know if you need anything at all along your carving journey. "

Tony John reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"Very informstive, you may talk Longbow with confidence. A must to be on every archers bucket list!"

Sharon Burne reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Fantastic day, was really welcomed and had great info all through the day to enable me to make a fabulous hare that I am very proud of. Very professional, very informative, very chilled and great fun as well as good value for money, definitely recommend "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Sharon. It's great to hear you found the day very chilled - there is a lot to get through, but I try to keep the day at a steady pace! Lovely hare made - I hope he will take pride of place in your garden. Jo x"

A Thornhill reviewed: Beginners Linocut Printmaking Taster

"This was an excellent course for beginners. Aprille explained about all the tools and other equipment required, and set up an achievable project as an introduction for novices in the craft of lino cutting and printing. She also gave us lots of tips and hacks, from her extensive professional experience in this medium. Everyone came out with a good result. Her studio is comfortable and inviting and was an accessible venue, being on the ground floor. The course was good value for money and very enjoyable."

Aprille McShane Artist responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. It was lovely to meet you all. Warm regards, Aprille"

Jill Curson reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop at Enterprise House in Barnard Castle

"We had a really lovely day wet felting with Claire. She is a supportive and positive teacher and her suggestions and examples helped all of the class to leave with a piece of art we didn't know we could do. We felt inspired and accomplished. Totally recommend this class and i hope to book more with this tutor. "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! I am so pleased you both enjoyed the day and your pictures were something to be proud of. I hope to work with you again in the future. Best wishes, Claire "

Maria reviewed: Block Printing

"A well paced, informative and enjoyable session which has made me want to get on and start printing. Would definitely recommend this session as a beginner but also to develop skills. Thank you Diana"

Marie reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"The course was excellent. Georgie explained and demonstrated everything and made it so easier. The atmosphere was lovely and I cannot recommend enough how enjoyable this course was. Thank you Georgie. "

Julie Mc reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"Apologies as my review doesn't seem to have published ! I booked this course as a surprise for my husbands birthday as it's something he's always wanted to do. From the outset, Richard was fantastic advising me on the booking. The location was brilliant and really well set up. Needless to say hubby had a brilliant day and loved every minute of this experience in October 2024. Thanks Richard and he's using his knife. Would highly recommend "

Pam reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"Thank you Alison - I had a wonderful creative day - so absorbed in what I was doing that I hardly looked up! I was really pleased with the prints I made, and came away with lots of ideas for more. You also make fab flapjacks!! Lovely friendly course, I will be back..."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Pam, It was great to meet you , you have produced some beautiful work and have really taken to this process, the results are really lovely. It is such an addictive process with so many possibilities , I look forward to seeing where it takes you . See you again soon. Best wishes Alison"

Sarah Hyde reviewed: Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric

"This was an excellent course. Well organised and we came away with a lovely personalised piece of batik fabric"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sarah, It was great to meet you and thank you for taking the time to tell us about your day. You produced some lovely work and your plans to embellish your fabric piece sound really great , I look forward to seeing the outcome ! All the Best Alison"

Shelly Cole reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"What an amazing day! I learned so much, Simon let me go at my own pace and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Great communication before and after. Plus a fabulous lunch jointly shared with the pottery class which was lovely. I would highly recommend this workshop! A most enjoyable experience making a beautiful bowl and mushroom made by my own hand (with lots of help)."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Shelly, So pleased you enjoyed your day - do get in touch if you need further assistance or would like to try more woodcraft. --Simon"

Deborah and David reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"What a great course! We are delighted with our stained-glass panels, made with patient guidance and expert tuition from Paul Yates. The course followed a logical progression, with clear demonstrations of all the techniques needed, and plenty of time for questions. All in all, a really enjoyable weekend! We’re looking forward to going back for the fused glass course."