Latest reviews

Greg Jefferies reviewed: Maille making the traditional way.

"Interesting course content, and fun to get hands on. It was genuinely an eye opener to learn how much work goes into Maille and the process, it was…..errr…..riveting. Sorry Phil. "

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Lol, thanks Greg. Somebody had to do the joke at some point. "

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

"Excellent course. Paul a clear teacher who is generous with his knowledge and keen that participants learn as much as they can in the time available. Thanks Paul."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Susan, very much appreciated! Best wishes Paul"

Adam reviewed: Spoon Carving - Slojd Workshop

"An excellent, quiet and relaxing day. Max is a great teacher, very kind, patient and generous with his time. Well suited for complete beginners, too! Couldn't have asked for a better introduction to spoon carving."

Max Sconyers III responded:

"Thanks Adam! It was great meeting you and carving together. Hope to see you again soon with a basket full of your own spoons!"

Val reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Let’s learn to knit was a chat over coffee and next thing there we are today in the Vintage Cafe with Ann. What a fabulous 2 hours we had… not only learning to knit but thoroughly enjoying the venue, music and patient teacher. Who knew knitting was so relaxing and wow the time flew by. Thank you Ann and hope to see you again to learn a few more techniques "

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you for your great review. It was a pleasure to teach you both as you picked things up very easily. I am glad you both enjoyed yourselves. I look forward to seeing you both again Kind regards Ann"

Jane Chambers reviewed: Introduction to leaded stained glass

"Excellent all round!"

Wicked Gen Crafts responded:

"Thank you Jane!"

charlie ward reviewed: Beginners DIY and Home Maintenance day course

"Great course covering a wide range of basic DIY topics, tolls and tips. Dave has a wealth of experience and gives confidence to try the learnings. Our course went well beyond finish time so great value and takeaways."

Steve Poulton reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"I had a day with Andy yesterday which was enormously enjoyable and interesting. I’m a competent DIY carpenter but had never attempted turning before. Andy has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things woodturning and is an engaging and patient tutor. Would highly recommend a day with Andy. "

Andys woodworking responded:

"Thanks for your kind words steve , I had a lovely day yesterday so thanks for that and I would strongly suggest that you carry on with woodturning 👌"

Joe Woods reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

" 5 stars Brilliant full day introduction to wood turning- Rick is excellent-so knowledgeable, professional and good fun. Only two students at a time so very personal tuition and great lunch!! Highly recommende..."

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review Joe, I'm so pleased the day hit the mark... All the best Rick"

Jane Forster reviewed: 2 persons small leather crossbody bag workshop (1-day)

"Yesturday my sister and I completed the Cross Body Bag day. We had a fantastic day! Natasha was lovely and very informative. She explained things easily. It was a great action packed day that we thoroughly enjoyed and would not hesitate to reccommend to others. Many thanks Natasha."

Ten Cloudy responded:

"Thank you Jane and Louise! It was my pleasure, you made the perfect bags!"

Iraklis reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Great day packed with lots information covering all aspects of turning. From safety, using tools and different techniques to wood types/qualities etc Informal, friendly and relaxed. Rick is a great teacher with a lot of knowledge and patience, taking time to explain step by step. I finished the day with a sycamore bowl that I cherish. Great day and Christmas present from my boys that I’ll never forget!!!! Wholeheartedly recommend to anyone interested in wood turning."

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review Iraklis, you have a beautiful bowl to remind you of our day and the Christmas present from your boys. If I can be of any further help as you develop your woodturning skills then please don't hesitate to get in touch... All the best Rick"

Hazel Millar reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"My half-day Saori weaving experince with Nicola was great. I learnt loads and Nicola was inspiring, knowledgable and very helpful with all my queries about techniques and materials. I would recommend this workshop for anyone interested in being more creative with their weaving, whether beginner or more experienced. "

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Many thanks Hazel :) I'm really glad that you found the session useful and very much look forward to seeing your weaving explorations in the future too. Please do get back in touch if you want any more inspiration/support. It will be great to see you again. "

Martha reviewed: Bristol Bronze Club (3 day)

"Love the whole thing experience from beginning to end. A whole New experience that I would like to continue, love it. Can recommended 100% David is awsome at teaching! Very patiente and knowledgeable. "

Ore and Ingot responded:

"Thanks, Martha, was lovely having you both on the course. "

Gen reviewed: One day Traditional Lead Stained Glass Course

"Thank you so so much again! I struggle to learn things and every craft I do I have a hard time figuring out. Cheryl was legitimately the best teacher I’ve ever had. So supportive and informative. Will be back for more courses!"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"You were fun to have here and I am delighted you had a good day . Hope to see you again x"

Jenny and Xan reviewed: Pottery throwing day course in the South Downs

"We had a fantastic full day of pottery with Rowena, and would highly recommend the experience. A wonderful morning on the potter's wheels (making three bowls each), before an afternoon of making and decorating tiles. Rowena was the perfect teacher - very patient and generous with complete novices like us. We can't wait to collect our pottery, and will definitely be booking to come back soon! Jenny and Xan "

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Thankyou very much for writing a review of your day. Very pleased you both enjoyed the course. Look forward to seeing you both when your pots are fired. Rowena "

Emily reviewed: Saturday glass fusing workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin

"What a great course; informative, mindful and enjoyable. Would recommend. Emily. "

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thanks so much for the feedback Emily! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. It was lovely to see you! "

David Martin reviewed: Pottery throwing day course in the South Downs

"A very enjoyable day for two complete beginners. The pace; demonstration; and hands on time were spot on. Hopefully, our products will look good once they have been fired...."

Paddock Studio Pottery responded:

"Thankyou David for taking the time to write a positive review of your day. Really appreciate it Rowena "

Judith (UK) reviewed: Duo human sculpture kit (1 x 30cm & 1 x 50cm)

"Fabulous kit , excellent instructions & delighted with the resulting figures. I feel inspired to do more. Thank you Jo. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Judith. So glad you enjoyed the kit and love the resulting sculptures. Jo x"

JULIET & SEQUOIA - GLASTONBURY reviewed: Silver Jewellery Ring making workshop

"My Daughter and I were gifted the silver ring making workshops for our Birthday gifts. My Daughter did the Sea glass ring and I did a hammered chunky ring with a copper heart. Sarah is so friendly and welcoming, providing us with hot drinks and biccies. She has a wide knowledge of all the skills and techniques she shared with us. She has a vastly stocked workshop, with all the tools and gadgets you could need. We had a few laughs along the way, and really enjoyed making our bespoke pieces. So pleased with them. An enjoyable experience and addictive. Thank you so much - would highly recommend. She is also a talented artist and photographer. No end to this women's talents."

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Juliet & Sequoia, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to teach you a bit about silver, and help you make your unique jewellery. Hope you like the photos as a memento of your experience, and you're welcome back anytime. Many thanks Sarah"

Jane Faulkner reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Really enjoyable course. Louise is very patient & helpful. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are pleased you are enjoying this workshop and thank you for taking the time to let us know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Sarah Rayner reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Wow!! What a fantastic course! Steve is an absolute genius and the whole day was interesting and fun, I learnt so much and never believed that the piece of metal I started with would be a beautiful knife in a few short hours! A truly unique experience that I will never forget!!"

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Good morning Sarah Thank you very much for your review. You worked really hard to turn that piece of steel into a functional piece of art which I know will give you great service wherever you decide to use it. It's always great to hear how much students enjoy themselves while working in the shop with me. It was a pleasure to watch your hammer skills improve as the day went on. Kind regards Steve"

Max N reviewed: Leather belt workshop

"Tina is an excellent instructor who brings clear passion and experience to her work. I had a blast and loved coming away from the workshop with something I can use all the time! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to work with leather or is looking for a fun personable craft experience :-)"

Morven reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"Very enjoyable, relaxing and creative class. Nicola explained the Saori philosophy, the basics of the weaving process and then let us loose to explore colour and textures. The three of us on the 4 hr course produced very different pieces which demonstrated the joy of this process."

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thank you Morven! I really enjoyed having you both in the class too. Hope you're enjoying your lovely weavings :)"

Audrey Jackson reviewed: Bangle Making Workshop For Beginners

"Yesterday my daughter and I made silver bangles, which we are delighted with! Liz Taylor is a brilliant teacher who makes you feel that you can do anything. She is kind, patient and encouraging. Even when you think all is lost because you’ve made a mess of things, she smiles and says “that’s all right - we can fix it.” Yesterday there were six of us, all making different designs, but she made time to help each one of us, and we all came away very happy with our various treasures. I can’t wait for the next course! Thank you Liz! "

Alison Bellamy reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"What a brilliant day. Anne was a fantastic teacher and the venue, Yarn etc, was a lovely, warm and inviting space. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed the day and we all produced wonderful scarves. Would definitely recommend to everyone who is interested in this type of activity. "

Martha reviewed: Pewter Casting - Beginner- 1 Day - Extra Person

"Fantastic day, Rachel is an excellent teacher and really enjoyed trying different techniques, learnt loads and so enjoyed trying new things with Rachel’s response to us going what if we try… was a yes lets!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. So kind. And thanks for a brilliant day and so much fun and creativity! It was great to see what you both produced. Thank you. All the very best. Rach "