Latest reviews

Sarah reviewed: Traditional Leaded Stained Glass Panel

"We had a wonderful day at Katherines lovely studio! Having never worked with stained glass before, myself & my daughter were admittedly apprehensive. Katherine did an amazing job putting us at ease & talked us through each stage, working with our bespoke designs from start to finish. She was so relaxed & patient, we couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. The lunch was delicious & the flapjack was divine. Katherine even catered for my daughters dietary requirements. Highly recommended!! "

number8glass responded:

"I'm so grateful for your review Sarah, thank you and I'm glad you and Sophie enjoyed it so much. "

Mel Pierce reviewed: Flower Patch Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Had a wonderful relaxing day crafting with like minded people. Rachel splits the course into easy to understand stages and guides you through each technic . She is extremely encouraging and helpful. No question is a wrong question . With her tutoring everyone was able to produce a piece of work to be proud of . I had not embroidered for a while and found it easy going , even mastering my first ever French knots . An amazing teacher and would highly recommend her course to friends and family. Thank you Rachel ."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Mel, thankyou very very much for such positive feedback, its so appreciated. The embroidery you created was really lovely, and Im so glad youve enjoyed yesterday. Very best wishes, Rachel"

Joanna reviewed: Fused glass lanterns

"Extremely enjoyable course. Anne explained everything very clearly and catered for both beginners and those with a bit of experience. Plenty of scope to use your own ideas but also useful guidance on design and best use of materials. Very satisfying to be able to do a slightly bigger project than the smaller items I have done before. Looking forward to picking up the lantern when it's been fired and hope to do another course soon. "

Fired Imagination responded:

"Thankyou Jo for the lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop."

Bruce Seymour reviewed: Painting portraits in watercolour

"Liz is a fantastic tutor and the studio at Micklems Farm was perfect. I learnt so much and was really pleased with how much I achieved. Thank you😊"

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Hi Bruce - thank you so much for the glowing review. I could see the light bulb going on!"

Chrisi reviewed: Bobbin Lace Bookmark Workshop

"Whilst I did learn something new from this course, the experience was unpleasant. The provider had her mother with her and they constantly contradicted each other. They spent the entire 3. Hours I was there bickering. "

Louise Arnett reviewed: Make a 'Concertina' purse in a day - Craft it yourself Practical Leather Course

"What an amazing workshop. Highly recommended. Gorgeous and functional purse. Georgie is such a great and patient teacher, really relaxing day. "

Simon Joseph reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"The Yorkshire Rose stone carving day was brilliant. it taught several carving skills and these were built on through the day. It was a small group so plenty of tuition and Helen was able to rescue my mistakes. The carving itself that I took home was great."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for the great review Simon. 😀 "

Jane Williams reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"A wonderful introduction to pottery. Geoff was a patient teacher who gave clear instructions which enabled us to achieve a decent result for a first attempt! Definitely an addictive pastime . Recommend as a great present for anyone who wants to have a go! Or ongoing tuition to further skills. Just wear warm clothes as the studio is chilly "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thank you, Jane. Glad you enjoyed the session."

Kevin Patterson reviewed: Woodwork Beginners workshop

"The woodworking for beginners course was absolutely fantastic! We covered so much during the day and I learnt so much whilst making my planter from scratch. It has given me a real enthusiasm to now try other projects going forwards. The group was really nice and friendly and Sue kept us fed and watered throughout the day! I truly enjoyable experience which I would strongly recommend to anyone thinking of tipping their toes into the wood making arena. "

Tuffett responded:

"Thank you Kevin. It was a great day with you all and I am glad you enjoyed it. Sue"

Gemma reviewed: Durham soap making workshop

"Had a fabulous time with my family. Instruction was clear, Claire was very friendly, the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. We each got a practice soap a d a big bar of soap which we made ourselves. Thetly were wrappex very prettily at the end. Would highly recommend."

Annette reviewed: October Glass Art - Framed Art Piece 🖼️

"Great class, tutors very encouraging and helpful. Gave ideas and positive comments throughout the session. Lots of resources available, on Eid best glass fusion courses I have done. Hope to return :)"

Amy reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Had a wonderful day learning to linocut Janet was very good at explaining how to do it and letting us experiment with the different colours and come up with our own ideas on what we would like to do and how to execute them "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Amy, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and to help you create your lovely fenland scene Lino prints. I hope the day inspires you to make more prints! "

Helen R reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Wendy and Clive were very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. I learnt how to bind the pages for the journal then cut, stamp and dye the leather before putting it all together. I came home with a beautiful leather bound journal I can be proud of."

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. "

Sammy Thompson reviewed: Hearts of flowers in fused glass with Michelle of 'Lakeshore Arts' - a 'Quirky Workshop' near Ullswater & the Lake District

"Amazing and fun. Definitely be doing more courses there."

Wendy Whiley reviewed: Learn soft pastels in a relaxed beautiful environment

"Fabulous course with Heather ( the teacher) honestly she is the best by far!!! Lovely day and did 2 pictures!!! Would have loved to show them here but sadly can’t! "

Abi T reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I so enjoyed the stained glass foiling workshop with Cheryl. Such a warm welcome from Cheryl, who’s so encouraging and knowledgable. We spent the day creating and chatting along with two other lovely ladies who attended, and as a beginner, am so happy with my creation! Cheryl’s encouragement and lovely presence made it all the more enjoyable. A therapeutic and fun experience- one I’ll definitely want to repeat. Thank you Cheryl! X"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Hey Abi You were such a joy to have at my class and I lived meeting you . I hope to see you again .. x"

Jane reviewed: Glass Fusing Christmas Taster Session

"I attended the glass fusion workshop with 3 friends. We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. It was friendly and relaxed with no time pressures. We made 5 Christmas pieces, so plenty to bring home too . I would recommend to anyone - although it was a very simple course, so anyone who would like more challenging work should look for something slightly more advanced "

Sharon Hanner reviewed: Painting Restoration

"Rachael is extremely generous with her time and expertise. She responded swiftly to queries pre course. Content was personalised and she fully explained and demonstrated approaches and options for resources. It was well worth the long journey to benefit from her extensive skills and encyclopaedic knowledge. Many thanks, Sharon"

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Dear Sharon, Thank you for such a lovely review. It was a wonderful day and so lovely to meet you and your paintings! Thank you for making the journey. I’m glad we were able to find some suitable cleaning methods for them and I hope the winter project goes well! With best wishes"

Kath reviewed: Silver jewellery making -Silver Ring Making Taster

"Just been on the silver ring making course,had a brilliant morning, Karen is a lovely lady who is very good at explaining things,nice and relaxed atmosphere, will be back"

Ian Forrow reviewed: Resin Side Table Workshop

"This was my first experience working with resin, was made to feel really welcome and every step was explained and all questions answered in detail. If anyone feels like giving this a go, I could not recommend Eunice enough👍 "

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Ian it was lovely to meet you today and see your table design come together "

Tim Ransom reviewed: Laser Craft - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"I had a fantastic day with Rachel, which has boosted my enthusiasm to get started on my engraving path. The one 2 one allowed me to go at my pace and cover the sections I found more challenging in depth which has helped increase my confidence. Thanks Rachel and great coffee too"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much Tim. It was great to meet you and you did brilliantly with the software and materials. Looking forward to seeing how you get on! All the very best. Rach "

Louise newton reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"We had a fantastic day! It was so relaxing and enjoyable. I thought I wasn't creative, but I was reassured that whatever was created was unique. There were lots of templates snd examples to help if needed. I actually am really proud of what I achieved! Highly recommended. "

Mosaic Mania responded:

"Hi Louise Thanks for your review and I'm so glad you enjoyed the course. It was lovely to have you both. Your mosaics are all fab and you are right to be proud! Frances "

Jane Turnbull reviewed: Porridge Bowl Making

"I really enjoyed doing this course and learning a new skill. The day was great. Tom was a good teacher and communicator, always on hand to help with any problems experienced through using new tools, etc."

Wooden Tom responded:

"Thanks for the great review Jane. Was lovely to meet you "

Lynne Gane reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"Lovely course, Marianne provides a welcoming and lively atmosphere, her instructions are clear and she is endlessly patient! I enjoyed the Tenterden Cowshed, a real gem of a hideaway. Very happy with my basket, completed on the 2 day course."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"So chuffed with your 5-star review, Lynne! Thank you very much. It's wonderful to hear you've had such an enjoyable two days' weaving and chatting and learning. You were a super student! Hope to see you again soon, for perhaps the weaving of a lampshade or plant support or something useful. All the best for now. Marianne"

Claire Osborne reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Weaving Christmas Wreaths and / or other Decorations at Tenterden

"Lovely afternoon spend in the most wonderful rural location learning how to weave a wreath. Great instruction and such a lovely atmosphere and ideal activity to calm the mind! Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking at booking, "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review, Claire. I can feel a creative mother/daughter session developing in the not too distant future!!! In the meantime, why not try some hedgerow - birch, dogwood, hazel or willow or other - twist, involve your little one and add some berries and things and as by magic you'll have something amazingly lovely to hang on your front door. Have fun!"