Latest reviews

Tina Bell reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"We had a fantastic time . Chris was an excellent teacher . My party of haven’t stopped talking about it , we would all definitely do it again . Thanks Chris "

LB reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I had a wonderful time and made especially welcome by Kate, who was very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the day. Would love to explore the craft more, a lovely introduction."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

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

Nigel Sandbrook reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"Spent a wonderful morning with my two boys just having some great fun. Well organised and great hosts. "

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Nigel, thank you for the review! It was lovely to have you at Manor Wood, glad you enjoyed the session. Emma"

Paul Waite reviewed: Resin art course for beginners

"Kate and i had a fantastic day, thank you. Norman is a great tutor, explaining everything perfectly, the time went so fast, could have stayed for hours. The finished art is amazing, every time you look at it there’s something different. The “silver” that appeared from nowhere in Kates art has increased even more and looks fantastic. Thank you again for a very enjoyable day "

John reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"My partner and I did a one-day stained glass course. Both Vicky and Vic (who was on hand go help us in the morning while Vicky was busy with another group) were absolutely delightful! We were really pleased by how much freedom we were given (even though we were complete beginners) to choose a design and to crack on with it! There was as much support as we needed but it felt genuinely creative and like a learning experience, not just painting by numbers. The Vicky and Vic were also really kind, lovely folks so we had a good natter over lunch and while we were working away. Cannot recommend it highly enough!!"

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear John Thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated! I'll be honest and say we try and get you to do as much as possible so we can have a rest......... :-) Joking aside, we hopefully get you to a stage that you can tackle this as a hobby if you want to. Thanks again Vicky "

John reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"My partner and I did a one-day stained glass course. Both Vicky and Vic (who was on hand go help us in the morning while Vicky was busy with another group) were absolutely delightful! We were really pleased by how much freedom we were given to choose a design and to crack on with it! There was as much support as we needed but it felt genuinely creative and like a learning experience, not just painting by numbers. The Vicky and Vic were also really kind, lovely folks so we had a good natter over lunch and while we were working away. Cannot recommend it highly enough!!"

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"As above! - I hope."

Harley reviewed: Copper Foiling Workshop. Glass sun catchers

"Excellent course! It was my first time so I only ended up making one peice (I had a lot of learning to do and ended up having to use a special glass cutter due to a pre-existing wrist injury). It was well taught with good equipment a a lovely selection of glass."

Hilary & Jono reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"We thoroughly enjoyed our glass fusion workshop. Great fun to learn and develop a new skill in a very relaxing environment. We look forward to seeing our works of art!"

Jo reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"Brilliant! Booked for family and they loved it. Learnt loads, made a beautiful bauble and said Chris was really nice and hospitable."

Pooja reviewed: Bandsaw box making day

"Ted was encouraging and an excellent tutor! Would love todo something exciting again!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words. You did a great job and I'm looking forward to seeing you again in the new year. 😎 Ted "

Harry reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"A really superb weekend with a patient, friendly and knowledgeable tutor; Mark was generous with his knowledge and great at explaining the "Whys" behind all the techniques and tools we were using, something I always appreciate. The days never felt hurried or pressured, I left delighted with the end result and I'd love to do more in the future!"

Beth Lnag reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"Sarah was brilliant, the workshop was fun and informative. I came away with some amazing smelling candles! A lovely morning spent creating candles. Thank you"

Elizabeth reviewed: Silver Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"I had a lovely time with Sandra making silver earrings. She taught me about the different finishes made with a hammer, how to cut out flat shapes that can be heated and hammered to make different three dinensional shapes, how to file them smooth, solder different pieces togetamd how to polish them. Sandra taught me a handy trick with silver foil, warm water and liquid laundry detergent to remove silver tarnish. It was a wonderful experience. "

Kelly & Ray Alcock reviewed: One day Wood Carving Experience

"I booked this course as an early Christmas for my dad, Ray, he's always been keen on working with wood. To say he enjoyed the course would be an understatement! He hasn't stopped talking about it since. He thoroughly enjoyed it, he said that Pete was an excellent tutor who made him feel immediately welcome & at ease. He learnt an awful lot & is very much looking forward to continuing with these workshops. Thank you so much for giving my Dad such an enjoyable & inspiring day! Kelly, Ray's daughter. "

Susanne reviewed: Bookbinding kit for miniature tiny books, in PINK.

"Enjoyed making my little pink books - lovely way to spend a rainy day! The kit was beautifully curated and instructions were clear. "

Nant Designs responded:

"Thankyou Susanne- so pleased you enjoyed using this kit, maybe this will inspire you to try some more bookbinding. Carole"

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

"Paul’s course was fabulous. He was extremely knowledgeable and I felt I was able to learn a lot in the 2 days. The location at his home workshop was comfortable and welcoming and Paul looked after us well and made us feel at home. I’m delighted with what I was able to create and had a great time doing it. "

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

"Paul is not only a master craftsman but an outstanding teacher. Arriving with ZERO experience I left the course after two full days of learning and creation tired but happy with the content and output. It was fantastic and has given me the confidence to go off now and tackle this as a hobby myself. From tuition to help on the dos and donts and where to go for supplies was immense. Great session I cannot rate him highly enough and I am sure will be back for more as my ability and confidence grows"

Ani reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"It was a great introduction into glass blowing and a as a group activity ! Chris was very good at explaining and guiding and we all had a chance to experience ball ball making ourselves. Certainly got the creative juices going ! Thank you again and also for the great advice from his partner too with the decorating. "

Richard Green reviewed: Beginners Woodturning

"An excellent day at Roger Cutler’s Creetown workshop. Roger has a very professional, knowledgeable but relaxed style of conveying the various aspects of woodturning. A really good balance of explanation, demonstration and encouragement helped me to turn a lovely bowl out of a block of wood. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning about woodturning or anyone just wanting to know if woodturning is for them."

Creetown Studio responded:

"Thank you for the review Richard, hope to see you again, Roger "

Chris reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"I really enjoyed the course which exceeded my expectations. Mark is an excellent teacher and throughout the week we learned lots of techniques and use of tools. By the end of the week the project allowed me to take away an impressive step stool, and more importantly the confidence to try more challenging projects on my own. The daily talks on a range of topics were interesting and useful. Thanks Mark."

Julie Edge reviewed: Seaglass and silver pendant workshop

"Elena was a very patient and experienced tutor who helped me create a piece of jewellery which I was proud to show on my return home. Creating the finished piece can be quite fiddly but Elena was on hand to assist us all with the parts of the process we found more challenging. Thank you"

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

"I recently attended a two-day stained glass workshop, and it was an incredible experience! The Paul the instructor brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise that truly made a difference. From the very beginning, he guided us through the entire process, ensuring we understood each step. We learned not only the technical skills needed to create our own stunning stained glass panel but also gained valuable insights into design and color theory. By the end of the workshop, I felt empowered and confident in my ability to create more beautiful pieces on my own. The supportive environment and hands-on approach made it enjoyable and rewarding. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in stained glass—it's a fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity! "

Peter and Jane de Wit reviewed: Wooden mechanical toy (automata) making

"We had a brilliant day working with Stef, who is a terrific teacher,making everything easy and straightforward. It is really fun, and you come away with a proper , finished automata, and a great sense of satisfaction. We would really recommend this course, even if you've never made anything before in your life. t Thank you Stef."

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Dear Jane, dear Peter, thank you so much for your kind review! Please stay in touch if you want to discuss your next automata projects :) All the very best, Stef"

Stephen reviewed: CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Oxfordshire Venue 2: Faringdon

"A fabulous course, working at your own pace, with plenty of constructive advice and encouragement. A splendid way to get into the Christmas spirit and pick up some traditional skills. I highly recommend Jenny Wren as the perfect Teacher !"

Jenni Wren Creative responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the course and felt able to work at your own pace—that’s exactly the kind of relaxed, creative atmosphere I hope to create. You ended up with a really lovely wreath and I loved the touch of gold you added that really pulled the whole look together. Have a wonderful Christmas, Jenni"

Ian Joesburry reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had and amazing time MIG welding the facility was great one to one tuition was perfect and Tony was a superb teacher. (I need a bit of practice though highly recommended 😁). Great fun!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Ian glad you enjoyed the course. I hope you continue welding in the future .at your workshop . Regards Tony "