Latest reviews

Karen Davies-Buckingham reviewed: Woodturning half day taster

"My husband Vinnie really enjoyed his session and learnt so much! The vase he made after just a half day course was absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend it to other people. Paul was a very good, patient tutor. "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Karen, I'm glad Vinnie enjoyed his experience."

Jane Ridge reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"Great day. Jen made us feel very welcome & kept the tea & lovely homemade cake flowing. Nice small group. Lots of handy tips & clear instructions on making our quilt. I would definitely recommend the course & contacting Jen with queries. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review Jane. It was a great day with you all yesterday, your quilt is looking lovely. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day, have fun with your quilting. Best wishes, Jennifer "

Alison reviewed: Introduction to Artistic Blacksmithing - One Day Experience

"Throughly enjoyed the day ! Tom is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a patient teacher. Definitely worth repeating. Thank you so much."

Jan Thomas reviewed: Cherry Blossoms; Tree of Life Wire Kit

"I found this easy and rewarding to make. The instructions were good and I am pleased with the result"

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Jan, much appreciated! So glad you enjoyed the creative experience. Helga Colourbuzz"

Keith Gordon reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"A wonderful day learning new skills and conversing in a small group Thank you Keith Gordon"

Carolyn reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Had a great afternoon making a Copper bowl with Emily. A fun experience. Emily was very knowledgable about the course"

Gay Soukal reviewed: Introduction to garment making

"Fantastic course learnt so much and gave me my confidence back after not sewing for years. Helyn is very professional and patient and after the first lesson was left excited about sewing garments properly, and making lots of different things. "

DesignerNell Sewing Studio responded:

"Thankyou so much for your feedback Gay, I’m glad you enjoyed the course as much as I enjoyed teaching it. Happy Sewing!"

Anne reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Loved this course! Kate is a great teacher. She explains and demonstrates everything really well and supports everyone as they get on with their creations. I went with a friend (both of us complete beginners) and we were so happy with what we came away with. We’ll definitely be doing it again!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"So glad you both enjoyed your day, we hope to see you again. "

Stephen reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Such an enjoyable course. Robert was welcoming, patient, and generous with his expertise. I particularly appreciated learning about the different kinds of wood and where they'd been sourced from. I hadn't attempted anything quite like this before, very pleased I did though! I would certainly recommend."

Sue Scott reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"In all honesty I was quite nervous about the hare sculpture day as I am not artistic at all but I shouldn't have worried! Had a fab day, Jo is so encouraging and gives very straightforward and sensible instructions and demonstrations to guide you - would thoughly recommend and you go home with a gorgeous hare - you honestly can't go wrong!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue - I know you were a little hesitant initially, but you made a great hare! Well done on breaking into the craft world - where will you go now!!! Jo x"

Joanne Abbott reviewed: 1 Day Needle Felted Mice Workshop (Beginner)

"Brilliant course, my daughter and I left the course wearing a smile and carrying our new little felted pet mice. Jonathan is a great teacher and very talented. The day passed quickly and we all had good fun throughout. We are both keen to progress and look forward to his next, more advanced course. We both highly recommend this if you’re considering learning a new skill, or developing your skills further. Thank you. "

Trunks and Tails responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Joanne! It was a pleasure to teach you both. Looking forward to working with you again soon! "

Louise reviewed: Powertex Seahorse, Mermaid, Turtle, Dragon or Owl Wall Hung Garden Sculpture - by Inky Escapades

"A really good experience. Karen is a fantastic teacher spending time ensuring everyone has understood each process. Karen also explains not just the process but the reason behind the processes which is very interesting. It's obvious Karen has a passion for what she does and that comes across in the teaching. I will definitely try another course with Inky Escapades"

Inky Escapades responded:

"Thank you so very much for your lovely comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me these kind words. I look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future. Karen Hewitt Inky Escapades"

Bronwen Fishburn reviewed: Willow Trug Basket Workshop

"Fantastic day with Suze, really pleased with my basket. Suze is an excellent teacher and explains things really well. This is the second course I have done with her and have no hesitation in recommending her courses as a really enjoyable day. "

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Hi Bronwen, Thank you for your review and for coming along again to one of my courses. Your work is coming along really nicely!"

Selma Cruickshank reviewed: 'Bring Your Own Project' Day - Upholstery

"I loved my day at Bisham Hall with Katie. I took along an old dining chair and by the end of the day I had re-coverd the chair seat pad (frim scratch). Katie was lovely and so helpful and kind. Am confident that I will be able to re/cover the other 4 dining chairs. Would like to go back and learn how to repair the cracked leather chair-back at some point. Thank you Katie (and fellow participants) for a very interesting and enjoyable day. "

Meticulous Restoration responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Selma. It was my pleasure to host you in the studio and I’m really glad that you enjoyed the day, and left with the skills you needed to go on and recover your other dining seats. I’d love to show you how to repair the leather in future. Thanks again, Katie "

Mandy Gundry reviewed: Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric - Tuesday 17th June

"I attended Alison’s batik workshop on 17/1/25 and had the most amazing day. The workshop was extremely well organised, very friendly and catered for all levels of expertise from novice to those who wanted to increase their skill. We were shown different techniques with time to practice them. Alison offered advice, encouragement and her expertise which enabled us to create our own piece of art. I would definitely recommend this course. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Mandy, Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was great to meet you and I am so pleased that you enjoy the day so much. I was also delighted to receive the photo of your finished batik piece, it really looked stunning with all the beads embroidered on to it ! I hope that the day has inspired you to keep experimenting with this process at home. All the best, Alison"

Grace reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Really great day making the Tiffany style glass flowers. The time flew by. Really helpful & knowledgeable tutor. Really happy with the flowers, they look great. Thank you."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

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

Christian reviewed: Spoon Carving at Wilderness Foundation UK

"My partner and I has such a great day! Max was fantastic, super friendly, very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. Both of us are so happy with what we ended up making and will absolutely be looking at Max’s other courses"

Max Sconyers III responded:

"Thanks for the kind words Chris! I look forward to seeing you both again. It was a great day. Happy carving!"

Gill reviewed: Come Frame With Me - Making your own Picture Frame

"I had a brilliant time framing some embroidery with Ady and would recommend this course to anyone, I was very pleased with the result and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Ady's instruction was always clear and the day was well-structured with plenty of time to learn more and ask questions. Beforehand I was worried there might be noisy machinery but I need not have worried - the tools are manually or pedally operated, which makes for a nicely relaxing quiet environment. Attention to safety was good, and lunch and snacks were at just the right intervals."

Studio 93 Framing responded:

"Thank you Gill, it was a pleasure to host you for the day and to help you produce a great looking 🖼️! "

Paul Farr reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I would thoroughly recommend the wood turning course with Simon. I had a fantastic experience. Simon is a very good teacher, with a good teaching style. I walked into his workshop a complete novice, and went home with 2 pieces of turned wood, that I am very proud of. I can't recommend this enough!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Paul, Thank you so much for the recommendation; our business is built on it. If you'd like to try some of our other woodcraft/craft workshops please get in touch. -- Simon"

Holly Phillips reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"A really good introductory course. I’m inspired to keep needle felting. I loved that Yvonne had such a great selection of colours and textures to work with. A small group, so we all got lots of advice and attention. "

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Thank you Holly, great news that you have a new hobby, you worked hard for a fantastic result. Happy future felting. Yvonne. "

Harriet reviewed: Upholstery classes in Norwich

"Really great, Lee is a super knowledgeable, kind and patient teacher. The class was relaxed and enjoyable. Will be going back to continue with my chair…"

Finch and Toad responded:

"Harriet, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. I am very much looking forward to continuing your journey with your lovely chair. Kind Regards Lee"

Mark Blackwood reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Brilliant introduction to green woodworking. Peter and his assistant Toby are extremely skilled and knowledgeable; both are very approachable and give superb instruction, encouragement and support. I highly recommend this course if you are looking to acquire a grounding in green woodworking or just wanting to try out something new with a lovely end product. I 'm already looking forward to next course in a couple of weeks."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you, Mark. A real pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you on the shave-horse course. "

Martin Bourne reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"This was my 5th time on Lucy's stone carving course. I came with an ambitious project in mind and once again her clear guidance and tuition enabled me to achieve something close to my vision. The three day course passed very quickly and we were well looked after - excellent tuition, good food and a companionable working environment. Highly recommended."

Sharon Campbell reviewed: Easel Weasel 1 day Saturday Art Workshops - Derbyshire Peak District

"What a lovely time we had, really enjoyed pastels Denise is a really good teacher! Lunch was lovely, shall definitely go back to do another class "

Easel Weasel Art Workshops responded:

"Hi Sharon, It was great to meet you and Diane. What a super day and your pastel paintings were stunning. I very much look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes Denise "

Liz R reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Fantastic day learning to make a knife with Hand Forged Yorkshire. Dave is so knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic, the whole day was a joy and my new knife is amazing. Great experience / present for someone - would 100% recommend."