Latest reviews

Silvia reviewed: Full day Learn How To Upcycle Furniture Painting Workshop

"It was such a lovely day and I really enjoyed doing the course. Learnt so much & really interesting. Both Mel & Paul easygoing and helpful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend doing this course. "

Redeemed Decor responded:

"Hi Silvia, Thanks very much for your thoughtful review. You did a great job transforming your shelving unit and it was a pleasure to meet you. I'm so glad you found the course useful and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best Mel & Paul "

Mary reviewed: Stacking Rings - Morning Workshop with Rebecca Stevenson

"Really enjoyable morning. Rebecca was a very good tutor, well prepared and enthusiastic. Rings produced were of high quality, great time. "

Rebecca Stevenson Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Mary! I am so glad you both had an enjoyable morning! "

Beverly Whitaker reviewed: Candle Making

"A lovely afternoon. Clear instructions with good quality materials, resulting in a super set of attractive candles to take home as gifts or to enjoy myself. Thoroughly recommend. "

Peter Taylor reviewed: Drawing for Absolute Beginners in Hampshire.

"Very enjoyable experience in inspiring countryside. Felt welcome and listened to. The content was exactly what I needed as a beginner and looking forward to applying the tips and techniques."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Pete, Good to hear from you and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your day in the barn. It was a pleasure working with you. You clearly have a passion for drawing and we hope that your new skills and ideas serve you well. Remember, it's all about the fun and passion for the process. Best wishes Alison and Liz"

Janice Marsden reviewed: Fused glass landscape workshop

"I attended the fused glass course and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Diane and Andrew were very welcoming and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this course "

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks Janice , glad you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon x"

Daniel reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Absolutely fantastic, course was well ran and very informative. Plus Alex was great in helping when you stuck. Would definitely recommend. "

Liz Childerley reviewed: Beginners one day basket weaving course

"Rowena is not only an exceptional basket weaver, but she has a particular talent for communication and teaching. Sadly, we were so enthralled and consumed by our task, that the day went by in a flash - but it was brilliant. Productive and a fabulous way to spend a day with cheery strangers. 100% recommended. I came away with so much more than a basket."

Cal reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"Amazing. Instruction was thoughtful, detailed and fun. Every step was explained, demonstrated, and then we were able to apply the step ourselves - which mean we actually retained it. Lots of helpful tips and wider explanations to help general understanding of working with wood. Highly recommend!"

Debbie L reviewed: Raku Pottery - Art and Alchemy

"A thoroughly lovely day! Andy is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, engaging, and thorough. It is exciting to see how your pieces will turn out and you have something wonderful and unique to take home. Suitable for total beginners or those who have done Raku before. 5 stars to Andy and Stanwick Lakes."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Andy know too! We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Rob Taylor reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Bought this excellent one on one tuition course for my 19 year old son. He absolutely loved it, came home full of confidence and immediately finished welding up his Land Rover chassis and is now on to other jobs. Worth every penny. Thank you Tony."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Rob for the feedback, I am pleased Jake enjoyed the course and has to confidence to weld up his land rover. Regards Tony "

Gaye Spencer reviewed: Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric - Sunflowers and Seedbeds

"My friend and I have done a few courses at Long Barn and always have a very enjoyable time. We were made to feel very welcome, each stage of batik was carefully explained and our efforts were encouraged. The other participants were friendly and helpful and so the whole day was delightful. We'll come again!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Gaye, It was lovely to see you both again and thank you for your kind feedback . We are so pleased you enjoyed the day and you produced some great work . We look forward to seeing you both again in the barn soon! Best wishes Alison and Liz 😊"

Bernie Walker reviewed: Pyrography (wood burning ) Course with Kez Halliday

"Did the wood burning course with Kez. Well what a brilliant day. Kez made we so welcome and made the day very relaxing. The knowledge and inspiration she gave me is unbelievable. Anyone starting out (as I am ) Kez is your woman to go to. 100% worth every penny. Looking forward to returning"

Spirit and Bear responded:

"Thank you for the review Bernie, it was great having you on the course look forward to seeing you again :-)"

Lisa Cox reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop - Christmas Decorations

"Great morning, really enjoyed the experience and will be back again"

James AB reviewed: Introduction To Welding & Basic Fabrication

"The Experience Joe provided was very enjoyable and informative and has given me the confidence to develop my welding skills further on my own with an emphasis on being able to do so safely. Joe is a lovely person with a lot of welding experience to share and I really enjoyed our conversations. Thanks Joe."

Jenny Davies reviewed: Beaded Jewellery Making Classes

"I recently attended a beginners Jewellery Making course which I thoroughly enjoyed. With the friendly and expert tuition by Renata Graham, I made several pieces - earings, necklace and bracelet. Renata demonstrated each stage and then we had to choose our own beads from a vast supply in-house. All in all, a fantastic day and learning a new skill in a friendly environement."

Lorraine reviewed: Sword making for two - two days in the forge

"What a fantastic experience. We made a sword between us and have now displayed it on our living room wall. Cory, Harry and everyone who assisted us during our two day course made sure that we brought home something to be proud of. We have recommended it to everyone we know. Thank you :)"

Eleri reviewed: Autumn theme Everlasting wreath workshop

"I had a fantastic time at the autumn wreath workshop! I ended up being the only person on the course, and Iulia made it a lovely and relaxed experience - she’s incredibly friendly, patient, and skilled. It was a really enjoyable and creative afternoon, and I loved how she reused materials to make the session more sustainable. I’d definitely book again and highly recommend it, thank you!"

Vicky reviewed: Willow wreath & star kit (plus extra willow + fairy lights)

"I have made one of the stars so far. Lovely good quality willow. Written instructions come with the kit and a link to video sent on request. I decided to use the video and found it easy to follow. I am very pleased with my star and will be making the second one tomorrow. I like the plastic tube that comes with the kit for soaking the willow too. "

Craftkits responded:

"Vicky, Thank you for taking the time to write another review, I really do appreciate it. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed making the star, they are really lovely with the fairy lights added too. Thanks again, Lorna"

Julia Hadley reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"This was our second visit to Jo and it was as excellent as the first, she is so enthusiastic, she makes the whole day a wonderful experience and you go take home with a creation to be proud of. Thank you Jo it was wonderful!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Lovely to see you and Sara again Julia! Wonderful sculptures once more - friends for your original ones 🤗 Jo xx"

Cos Palmer reviewed: Upcycling Paint & Paper Decoupage Furniture Workshop Experience: Spend Two Days with ReVamp Boutique

"I have completed both the paper and fabric decoupage. Sarah is an excellent teacher and I was extremely pleased with the end results of both the projects. Many friends have commented on my efforts too. I’ve Learnt lots and gained the confidence to upcycle a variety of second hand furniture. I would highly recommend these courses to anyone. "

ReVamp Boutique responded:

"Thank you Cos!, Your upcycling skills are really growing! Your knowledge of colour and upcycling techniques have progressed on every workshop you attend and your transformations look fantastic! Looking forward to having you back again for maybe some hand painting! Best wishes Sarah"

James. reviewed: Drawing for Absolute Beginners in Hampshire.

"Having never been particularly confident with drawing, I was amazed at how the tutor broke the tasks into manageable chunks and I was very pleased with the pieces I created. Liz was a great tutor - calm, encouraging and approachable. The venue is great, so all in all, I was very pleased with my creative day with Liz and Alison."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi James, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words. It was lovely to meet and work with you, seeing your understanding and skills develop. It’s always great to work with someone with such a positive approach to tasks. Best wishes Alison"

Cveta Pavlin reviewed: Drawing for Absolute Beginners in Hampshire.

"A really enjoyable and inspiring day. The time flew by and the company was great. Highly recommend to anyone looking to start creating their own artwork."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Cveta, Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your day. We are so pleased you enjoyed the day and are inspired to take what you have learnt and continue creating at home . Happy drawing ! Best wishes Alison "

Lesley reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"When I booked this course I was a little apprehensive as Raku always looks dangerous and scary. Yet on the day, Richard made everything clear and kept us all safe. I came away with 4 pots and I am proud of all of them. A fascinating day learning an amazing process."

Potterydayz responded:

"Very well done on your achievements Lesley, it was great to have you along for the experience. Many thanks for taking the time to put up a review. See you in the future for another adventure in Raku."

Lesley reviewed: Powertex Gnome Workshop

"This was a lovely way to spend a few hours. There are no mistakes, you get to get grubby just like being a kid again and you come away with a lovely item. Humphrey, my purple wizard/gnome came out much better than I thought. Jan the tutor makes everything so clear."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Lesley, It was lovely to meet you and to help you create Humphrey. You took to using Powertex like a duck to water and I'm sure you will have more fun, if you decide to dabble even more. I hope you manage to keep hold of him and he doesn't 'wander' away. Best wishes.xx"

Lynda from Farnham reviewed: Introduction to glass painting (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I really enjoyed this course, Martin gives clear, easy to follow demonstrations. Everything is provided for you. He checks regularly to make sure you get the best out of the course and all your questions are answered, well worth doing and making the journey."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

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