Latest reviews

1 Feb 17'

Dave Austin reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"Since my days in the school workshop (a while ago now) I have always had a desire to try my hand at turning wood so I was given a one day introductory course. Colin is not only a master of his craft but also an brilliant teacher. The day gave me all the basic techniques and tool handling skills to safely get started turning along with tool sharpening and wood finishing. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in turning. I came away inspired and with a rather nice oak bowl! Colin's courses are one-on-one and he tailors them to your needs so I shall definitely be returning to hone my skills with his excellent tuition."

1 Feb 17'

karen fairfax-cholmeley reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"I loved this day! I'd been trying to find somewhere to start learning to weave and Dunja did a fantastic job on a complete beginner. Her approach is great - friendly, clear, calm, professional and she lets you get on with it until you make a mistake (which she always notices!). Now I just want to learn more weaving and certainly hope to learn more with Dunja. and the location is spectacular and inspiring - I certainly recommend the whole experience."

1 Feb 17'

Emma reviewed: Half or Full Day Fused Glass Workshop, Stourbridge

"An excellent course very enjoyable, and I was pleased with the pieces I created."

1 Feb 17'

Peter Venables reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Like the last reviewer, I turned up on a cold day to a warm welcome. Mark's attentive but non critical tuition was just what I needed as an amateur turner. Some of the practice I had got into was dangerous, some of it did not give a good finish, and a reasoned alternative was always available from Mark with the the time to practice it. I am looking forward to the getting onto my lathe and putting Mark's tuition into practice."

1 Feb 17'

Emma reviewed: Fused Glass Hanger Workshop, Stourbridge

"Excellent course, most enjoyable!"

1 Feb 17'

Emma Chatterton reviewed: Fused glass, crushed glass dish workshop, Stourbridge

"Excellent course!"

1 Feb 17'

Emma reviewed: Fused Glass Bird Workshop, Stourbridge

"Excellent course!"

1 Feb 17'

Emma reviewed: Fused Glass and Metals Workshop, Stourbridge

"This course was really enjoyable and informative. Jane is a great and patient teacher we all had lots of fun and I was really pleased with my finished piece."

1 Feb 17'

Liz huband reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"Fantastic course - can't rate highly enough. Lovely setting, good pace, top quality materials and great tuition. I cannot imagine how this could have been better! good for beginners and more experienced crafters alike - so a great experience all round - thank you"

1 Feb 17'

Chris Henry reviewed: Ceramic Studio Experience - Sunday Clay Day - Full Day Tutor Interactive Workshop

"Attended my first pottery workshop on Sunday as a complete beginner and loved every minute of it. The atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxed, the whole course was very well thought out, prepared and presented to give us maximum experience in the time we had. Very informative with lots of practice using different clays and techniques including throwing a pot on the wheel! Willing help if needed but not intrusive. An excellent introduction for any beginner and will wet the appetite for more!"

31 Jan 17'

Tanya reviewed: Fused Glass One Day Workshop : Fun, Creativity and Relaxation

"Had a brilliant time - so good I did it twice! - Joy is an excellent teacher, the course is well resourced and Joy is so good at helping you take your ideas from an initial thought to beautiful handcrafted final piece."

31 Jan 17'

Ann reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"Great day making a stained glass panel. Excellent tuition from Caryl in a small group. Lovely lunch. Wide range of designs and glass to choose from."

31 Jan 17'

Eleanor Brown reviewed: Fused Glass Christmas Decorations One Day Workshop : Fun, Creativity and Relaxation

"So good I did it twice! Really good and you get an attractive piece of art you have created at the end of it. Christmas decoration making was great. I hope to return and do a half day course. Highly recommended."

31 Jan 17'

Helen reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I had a lovely creative day and Dawn was able to help me embroider using my "vintage" machine. It was great to have a choice of materials and expert tuition. Thank you."

31 Jan 17'

Dan Dunham reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I learnt a lot, John gave very specific instructions about how putting each stone in the correct place helped to create a kind of chain reaction. Thanks John, I'm proud of my wall it looks great and really enjoyed working with you over the Summer"

31 Jan 17'

Nick White reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This course was a birthday present from my family. This is my excuse for not looking at course information in any detail before the weekend and why I had little idea of what to expect. I therefore went with the flow, perhaps taking on a more ambitious project than I might otherwise have done - to be fair Peter gave me some early hints that I would have my work cut out. However Peter breaks down the process into clear steps, demonstrating one technique at a time...just as you feel you have mastered one, he moves you on to the next....and the next...a real organic experience! There is plenty of supervision and reassurance, interspersed by drinks, biscuits and mid afternoon cake to boost flagging limbs. It is hard and challenging but the reward of almost professional items of furniture is massive....everyone walked away proud if not a little smug. My wife's reaction was WOW! Then again she did very well - sent me away for 2 days to make her a bench ...and it was my present!"

31 Jan 17'

Sarah Helsby reviewed: Half day leather clutch bag / ipad case

"I completed the half day clutch bag/ipad course, there were five of us in total and the workshop was plenty big enough for all. Great teacher, good space, great choice of materials, not overloaded with students. I am thrilled with my finished clutch bag and I am now looking forward to moving onto one of Sarah's two day courses to make a bigger bag. One of the best courses I have done in every sense (and I have done a lot!) I would highly recommend Sarah's leather workshops to everyone."

31 Jan 17'

Samantha Perrott reviewed: Two day leather bag making course

"I attended the two day group leather bag making course. I learnt so much more than I had expected to in just one weekend and was really surprised by the complexity of the products which we had all made by the end of the weekend. The workshop setting was beautiful and the workshop was well equipped with all the tools and materials needed. I had a really enjoyable and informative weekend. I am now eager to learn more and do another one of Sarah's workshops."

31 Jan 17'

Amy Jenkins reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"I attended the two taster leather course and would give it a 10 out of 10! Sarah was really patient and taught us at the right pace for everyone. I couldn't think of anyway in which this course could be improved. I had a wonderful morning and feel like I have found my "thing". Thank You!"

31 Jan 17'

Loise Shenstone reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Had a lovely day. Learnt lots and got lost in my own thoughts. Inspirational. Thank you."

31 Jan 17'

Gemma Beves reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I'm a complete novice! Such a lovely day, will definitely come back for more."

31 Jan 17'

Joy Rosser reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Fab day-relaxing but inspiring. Made a lovely picture I will turn into a laptop cover."

31 Jan 17'

Furzie needle felting reviewed: Needle felting course with FURZIE at Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Ledbury, Herefordshire

"I really enjoyed the course, Michelle was an excellent tutor - very encouraging and explained clearly, and showed us how to realise the ideas we had in this new material and technique. The venue was lovely (lunch was great!) and overall I thought this was good value for money with the time, personnel attention and materials we had."

31 Jan 17'

Jim White reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Brilliant day on the hillside. Superb mentoring and coaching. Not just on how to build a wall (I'm hoping the one I finished is still standing) but also how to get mindful while doing so."

31 Jan 17'

Jean Allan reviewed: Beginner's Spinning in Newcastle

"Went on the spinning workshop on Monday 30th January 2017 . Through the Stanhill Village Heritage project. What a fantastic day I had there was 5 of us never done spinning before, Cathy and her Mum were great lots of patience and encouragement. I was very pleased with the end product. Thanks for a great day ."