Latest reviews

Lesley reviewed: Weaving: the journey begins

"What a lovely introduction to the joy of weaving! The neat looms were set up ready to go so no time was wasted, after a brief introduction I was weaving from the get-go. Ashleigh took us through a range of weaving patterns meaning the day was packed with the opportunity to try different techniques. I left with a wonderful sampler as a reminder of the day that I’ve turned into a centrepiece for the table. What a great way to spend a day!"

Tartan Caledonia responded:

"Thank you for your wonderful feedback and you enjoyed you day weaving."

Emily reviewed: Stacking Rings - Morning Workshop with Rebecca Stevenson

"A lovely wholesome morning ring making with Rebecca. Three of us booked onto this course and we all absolutely loved it. The course was informative yet relaxed and fun. Rebecca was so helpful and very patient with us all and we are over the moon with our stacking rings. Can’t wait to book onto another course. Thank you! "

Rebecca Stevenson Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Emily - It was so lovely to meet you all! I hope you all had a lovely afternoon too!"

Peter Browne reviewed: Glass blowing day experience

"Great, hands-on course. I loved the experience, which was both fascinating and informative. My only suggestions for improvement are to make the Westcott Farm sign larger as there is no Wi-Fi signal at all and very poor mobile connection so I struggled to find the site. Tea/coffee would also be well received."

Bransfield Glassmakers responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed it, Peter, and thanks for your suggestions. Some people do find it helpful to have the photos of the entrance that I offer to send. Many people still feel anxious about mugs that have been used by other people - and our main concern is to ensure that people keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water."

M Armstrong reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"The stained glass window making is a fabulous 2days. Laura makes sure you get experience with all the stages and are on target to complete the piece, in the time. She offers advice and helpful guidance throughout, is very attentive and inspirational. I’d be keen to do it all over again :)"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you so much for your review and you are very welcome to attend again! We did really well to finish early on the second day and I hope your partner loves the robin panel aas much as me. Laura "

Susannah Poulton reviewed: Introduction to Green Woodworking

"Matt is a wonderful teacher. What a great day learning to carve. It’s well worth it and a beautiful way to spend the day! "

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Susannah, thanks for the lovely review! It was so nice to have you at Manor Wood, so glad you enjoyed the session. Matt"

Alice reviewed: Quilting Weekend Break, Yorkshire

"Lovely weekend learning to make a quilt, good instruction and plenty of help if you get stuck. The venue was easy to find and the home made food was wonderful. I will definitely do more courses with Jaqueline."

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments. It was a pleasure working with you and you should be proud of the beautiful quilt you made. I hope you continue to enjoy quilting. "

Jane Barnard reviewed: Weave A Shawl Weekend - With yarn spun for you

"Lea is an excellent tutor, with a great breadth of knowledge. The comfortable venue is well equipped with the tools that you will need. Lea explains clearly, giving reasons, and supports your weaving practice. As an older learner I was pleased to find that Lea was happy to repeat any areas where I was having difficulty remembering what to do, and Lea gave me a review of the whole process as a final section. Lea has many techniques available to her that I personally did not have time to learn such as different fringe techniques to the shawl. Lea showed me how to incorporate several types of fancy yearns such as art yarn and eyelash. An enthusiastic teacher, I am happy to endorse this course. "

Lea Wild Creative responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Jane. I'm glad you enjoyed your course. It was a pleasure to have you both here, and your woven shawl is very beautiful! "

Caroline reviewed: Bookbinding: make a hardback single signature notebook

"This workshop was a great introduction to bookbinding which I have never previously done. I wanted to learn about this as a way to present my embroideries and this workshop was ideal. Suzy took us carefully through each step and I was able to produce a lovely notebook. I’m sure I’ll be back again, I really enjoyed it and I learnt a lot."

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for attending the workshop Caroline. It was great to meet you and hear your plans for making notebook covers from your beautiful embroideries. The book you made was fab and it would be lovely to see you again on a future workshop."

Lizzie Hope reviewed: Drawing for Absolute Beginners in Hampshire.

"It was an amazing day. Liz the tutor was brilliant and I feel I have learnt so much. Thank you."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Lizzie, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - it's much appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you and we're so pleased that you enjoyed your time in the barn. You made such good progress during the workshop and now have the skills and enthusiasm to continue. Keep it up! Best wishes Alison and Liz"

Sarah Royal reviewed: Fur & feathers - Create a Wildlife Linocut print

"Very enjoyable course and Sue was an excellent course leader. I learnt a lot and would definitely do it again. If you are thinking of doing it, then I would advise to book on to it."

Sue Halstead designs responded:

"Thankyou so much for your review, I’m so glad you had a good time, and even more thrilled that you intend to carry on printmaking! It would be great to see you on another workshop sometime. Best wishes Sue "

Anne Milne reviewed: Raku Pottery - Art and Alchemy

"What a fantastic day! Andy was brilliant - skilled, funny, informative, non-judgmental and patient, ensuring that everyone had a great time. Would recommend to anyone wishing to experience Raku - mixing being a little creative, making a bit of a mess and fire - what more could you want?? Also we all came away with 3 lovely and very different pieces of art. "

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."

Selena reviewed: Half Day Mosaic workshop with Craft My Day

"Rachel is informative and friendly. I learned a lot just in three hours and was happy with my finished work. Excellent value - and real coffee too! "

Rose reviewed: Needle Felting Pumpkin Workshop

"I did the course with my mum and Aunty and none of us ever needle felted before. Regan is a fantastic teacher and we were so pleased with how our pumpkins turned out! We bought her handmade felting pads and can’t wait to start some project inspired by her range of other gorgeous felted items."

Rob reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"A fantastic course under Arian's excellent guidance, and I couldn't be happier with the items I made. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to experience blacksmithing!"

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thanks for your review Rob. It was a pleasure to meet you, and well done for your work: the first ammonite shape at this forge, looks great. Enjoy grilling and using your steak turner! Regards, Arian "

Claire reviewed: Raku Pottery - Art and Alchemy

"My sister and I came and did this course for her birthday, and it was BRILLIANT we loved it Andy was really informative and very talented. We would highly recommend giving this a go."

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."

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 "