Latest reviews

6 Nov 16'

Irene Beckwith reviewed: Fused Glass Workshops in London

"Just done my second workshop. It's a really fun, relaxing way to spend a morning and make a beautiful piece of glass. Eva is lovely and a great teacher. Can't wait to pick up my piece."

6 Nov 16'

Peter Scott reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day - Anvil Forge

"As a group the aim was to hammer red hot bits of metal. We did this and so much more. John and his team welcomed us their place of work and soon set the prefect tone for a great day. After a short safety introduction, we were straight into making a poker each which fulfilled the main objective of hammering red hot bits of metal. This was great fun and proved that you need less brawn and more brains than the task would first suggest. I particularly enjoyed putting in the candy twist into the poker. John had asked us to come with a project in mind and soon he had helped plan a way to translate our ideas into reality. We made between us a forge knife, a boot stand, a number of dragonflies and ocean scene. I had to weld in the afternoon, a first for me !! I never felt rushed or out of my depth with the plenty of helpful guidance, tea and biscuits. It was truly amazing what we all managed to make in a single day. The best recommendation I can give, is that this day is firmly in our calendar's to repeat next year and I will build a plant trellis next time."

6 Nov 16'

Flavian reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"This hammer skills course suits in my opinion perfect for everybody who seriously wants to learn the essentials of blacksmithing. It`s a well-conceived setup based on practical experience. I really enjoyed the two days with Bob as a fabulous teacher. A great craftsman with patience and a good humour. Thanks Bob!"

6 Nov 16'

Flavian reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"As a student with blacksmithing experience, Colin had shown me in a two days course a huge amount of different forging techniques . Combined with a lot of self-made exercises a great possibility to learn and progress. I really enjoyed the two days with Colin as a fabulous teacher. A great craftsman with passion and a good humour. Thanks Colin!"

6 Nov 16'

Krysia Eddery reviewed: Annie Sloan Method with Chalk Paint for Upcycling Furniture at La Di Da Interiors - The Basics

"Been wanting to do this course for over a year and have lots of projects in our new house. So glad I did this course it's really shown me how to maximise the use of Annie Sloan paint... Thank you so much..."

6 Nov 16'

Lisa le Roux reviewed: Crochet for Beginners (Adults) in Putney

"Great friendly teacher. Breaks down the basics really well. Very patient. Very knowledgeable. Emailed me follow on suggestions immediately. :)))"

6 Nov 16'

Neal Scott reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Best birthday present ever. A day with Graham left me with a wealth of knowledge and confidence on the lathe. From health and safety through sharpening, stance, tool angles, machine speeds to different wood types and uses and turning and polishing. A very full yet well paced and comfortable day. Will definitely be back for further courses and advice."

6 Nov 16'

Nerys Osbourn reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"A really enjoyable workshop. We went through the process of preparing the yarn from washing the raw fleece to spinning and plying the yarn. Dunja is very patient and explains everything clearly. The handout containing a glossary of spinning terms was very useful. After just a few hours I'd spun a small skein of yarn and I went home with a sense of achievement and lots of enthusiasm to carry on spinning. I'll certainly be booking more workshops with Dunja in the future."

5 Nov 16'

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

"An excellent day! Michelle very attentive and encouraging everything provided and coffee and cake, a very relaxed and productive day, I shall return thank you!"

5 Nov 16'

Sue Bradbury reviewed: Creative Spring /Christmas Gift Wrapping Workshop with Lunch

"Huge fun......Jo is a lovely lady who passes her (considerable) skills on with enthusiasm, patience and tact. It was very relaxing and friendly and the time flew by. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, it would also make a great friends day out/present."

5 Nov 16'

Julia and Irene reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"I would recommend Theresa very highly, as complete novices she took my mum and me through all the processes from raw fleece to washed skeins of wool. She is extremely knowledgeable and a really flexible teacher. We laughed A LOT while learning all day. The whole set up is perfect and I am about to buy my first wheel and launch into spinning in preparation for getting my own alpacas and possibly angora goats next year. I can't imagine a more enriching experience which has filled me with excitement about spinning everything from silk, alpaca, mohair, cashmere to wool, all of which I had a go at on the day."

5 Nov 16'

Andrew Pinkus reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I attended a days course with Rosanna, I found it to be a very compact day, learning how to hand stitch, machine stitch, for both material and leather. Learning about using button fixings and studs. It is a relaxed working environment with great hospitality. I came away with a hand stitched card holder, trinket tray and a tote bag. After a day with Rosanna i came away filled with the knowledge and the confidence to now start broadening my horizons for making different leather products. Highly recommend a course with Rosanna. Thank you"

5 Nov 16'

Chrissie Clarke reviewed: Needle felting course with FURZIE at Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Ledbury, Herefordshire

"Michelle is an excellent tutor and ensured the day was enjoyable I had never attempted felting before but was very pleased with the outcome !The venue was good ..easy to find and plenty of parking . The cake was very nice!"

4 Nov 16'

Anne Kember reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"I completeled my course 5 months ago but have only just been able to get to James to collect the two dogs I made. Wow!! They're great, I'm so happy with them. The studio and surroundings are lovely, it's a friendly, make a cup of tea anytime type of relaxed atmosphere mixed with times of intense concentration. At the end of the course you'll have such a sense of achievement. James is an inspiration, his work is stunning and with his techniques and his willingness to pass those on you come out with two great pieces of art. James lets you get on with it but is always on hand to help when needed, Alison is lovely, really helpful & has a great eye for detail, she gave my dog a brilliant & realistic nose for me. Give it a go you'll be amazed what you go home with. Our class was a mixture of ages with some people who had done pottery before and some who hadn't and we all made clay animals to be proud of. James has given me some great advice recently and is a genuinely kind person with a real passion for the artistic world."

4 Nov 16'

Beverley Bruce reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"I had the best time ever today. Mort is a brilliant teacher, spot on with that balance between getting you to do it for yourself and jumping in when necessary to ensure you have something amazing to take home at the end of the day. I had been nervous beforehand (I am a 59 year old woman) but Mort put me at my ease. He is clearly a genuinely nice man and very very good at his job. I'd always wanted a go at making something out of metal so this was a very thoughtful birthday present with the bonus of being near a cosy fire on a cold day and being able to knock six bells out of hot iron. Strangely satisfying. Anyway, I can thoroughly recommend this course - go for it!"

4 Nov 16'

Sue Richardson reviewed: Pottery throwing day course in the South Downs

"What a fun 2 hours!! My daughter brought the 2 hour experience for us as a gift as I expressed an interest in trying pottery after seeing a pottery programme on the television. We were both absolute novices but Rowena the tutor put us at ease immediately. First she helped me create a bowl while my daughter watched and then we switched roles and I watched on. She explained things very clearly and demonstrated what she was saying making sure we understood what we were trying to achieve at each stage of the process. When it came to the second pots we made Rowena talked us through what to do each stage and sat between us ready to lend a hand when needed and happy to sit back and encourage us when we were doing ok. We never quite mastered the art of centering but luckily we had the brilliant skills of Rowena on hand to help with that stage and when asked she stepped in again to sort out some wobbly sides but otherwise she really let us go for it. At the end of the session it turned out Rowena would glaze and fire the pots for us for collection in a few weeks. Really would recommend this course, such a sense of achievement when we created a real pot that looked like a real pot thanks to the excellent tuition!"

4 Nov 16'

Linda Barrett reviewed: Mosaic class

"Dawn,thank you for a lovely time making mosaics. You are such a talented lady and made us feel so welcome in your lovely B and B. I never thought yesterday morning that I'd be leaving today with a mosaic I'm proud to say I made! You have given me so many ideas, I can't wait to begin my own projects at home. Thank you again for making us so comfortable, ( and for the lovely food and drinks"

4 Nov 16'

Dr Mandy Bennett reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"Thank you for such a wonderful weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and found the whole process very rewarding. I think I may have caught the bug  and I am keen to build on what I have learned over the weekend. I can’t thank you enough for your patience, enthusiasm and clarity of instruction. I will be recommending your courses to everyone I talk to who may be interested."

4 Nov 16'

Lindsey bowen reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"Many thanks to James and Alison for a very enjoyable weekend. It's a complete luxury to totally absorb yourself in such a satisfying activity for a whole 2 days."

4 Nov 16'

Jo locke reviewed: Realistic and Adorable Needle Felt Animals & Pets

"Excellent. As good as all the great reviews plus a bit more :-)"

3 Nov 16'

mark Edwards reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"What a wonderful day, we both are as novice as you get and Marks skill, attitude and patience only exceeded by his enthusiasm for the subject,we each made bowls that we already cherish. Marks tuition is excellent full of everything to keep you safe, engaged and enthused,his love for the craft is impossible for him to contain and is infectious. The days teaching, detailed accompanying notes and Marks generosity of time, knowledge of suppliers and the tools available today are all you need to start out wood turning. No doubt once we get set up and made mountains of shavings we'll be back for more guidance and fun. Thanks Mark"

3 Nov 16'

Kerry Donkor reviewed: 2 Day Silver Jewellery Making Course - Ely

"Well, I am very pleased that I went onto the 2 day silver jewellery making course which took place at Jonathan's studio in Ely. The group consisted of three people including myself and it felt intimate and it allowed me to learn more, ask questions and get alot done. One thing that stuck out more than anything was the help and support of his lovely partner who was supplying us teas and coffees and lunch. They both complimented eachother and that made a lasting impression on me. I am planning to do a few more courses in the new year, and I will definitely recommend this course to anybody who is looking to learn how to make silver jewellery."

3 Nov 16'

Stephen Tough reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Fantastic day all round. Excellent instruction from Adrian and Andy with delicious food from Debbie. Really enjoyed it and cannot wait to book again, highly recommend it to anyone."

3 Nov 16'

Tricia Weeks reviewed: Basket making in Norfolk

"What an amazing day. From not having done any basket weaving since school I came home with a wonderful item. Julie was an excellent and patient tutor and was very clear with her instructions. As the class was small it meant that she had time for everyone and no one had to rush to keep up. The Bakewell tart was also delicious but the best bit was walking home with my basket just like Little Red Riding Hood."

3 Nov 16'

Daniela Clark reviewed: Jane's Nice & Easy Crochet Workshops

"Jane's classes are excellent and I always look forward to them. She will help with whatever project you have going, has lots of patterns for new projects that you can learn new skills from, and brings in lots of examples of her work for inspiration. The groups are small and lovely and sociable."