Latest reviews

Heather Webster reviewed: Mosaic workshop in Norwich

"Only the first session but such a joy to attend a course where the tutor is so sharing of their techniques and experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the first session and am looking forward to the next four."

Rachel & Ruby reviewed: Fused Glass Candle Curve

"My teenage daughter and I visited the curved glass fusion workshop during the Easter half term. Wendy’s workshop is situated in a perfectly idyllic location in a lovely bright studio space. All was very welcoming, she made us a nice brew and introduced us to the craft of glass fusion. Wendy guided us throughout the process, very informative patient and was generous with her time. We had such a lovely relaxed experience and really looking forward to receiving our glass works once they’ve been kiln fired. A highly recommend creative experience! "

Diana Barkrg reviewed: Mosaic workshop in Norwich

"I endorse everything that has been said previously. I am currently taking the course in Fehmi's fabulous new studio/workshop which is superbly organised and equipped. Everything is provided and there is a regular supply of refreshments."

Karen reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"Fabulous day with Ollie, the time just sped by. Learnt so much in such a short time, Ollie was very patient in the way he taught us but ensured that we got as much 'hands on' experience as possible with the pieces we were working on. Thoroughly recommend."

Cath reviewed: Printing with Gelli Plates - Flatford Mill

"Excellent session. Good fun & we had the chance to try various techniques. Amanda was a great tutor. Lovely day in fab surroundings. Thanks"

Field Studies Council responded:

"Thank you so much Cath for your kind review. It's always nice to hear people have enjoyed one of our workshops. We hope you can visit us again to try out another craft or skill. Best wishes, Amanda and the Field Studies Council team."

kristofer williamson reviewed: Cocktail ring making hen party workshop - Newcastle

"She is great. She knows her stuff. If you have any questions, she will provide you with the answers. There's a lot of stuff to pick from so you make whatever you like. 110% great. Would re-book any time. Fun and nice morning making . "

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Nice to see you again Kristofer! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Claire "

Sheila reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"What a fantastic day! I was so lucky to be invited by my friend Vyv to join her after receiving the day as a present. After a very warm welcome from Louise we settled into her studio and with generous amounts of tea and biscuits had a great morning handbuilding pots and chatting. Louise guided us, but also gave us the opportunity to use our creative skills and we were very pleased with our results. After a delicious lunch and a chance to meet and chat to both Louise and Simon we began our afternoon on the wheel. This is something I have always wanted to do and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, lots of help and guidance, but also the chance to just get on with it and we did produce pots of a sort! It was fun. Thank you Louise and Simon for making us so welcome and for such a memorable day."

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

"Sheila, it was a delight having you and Vyveanne in the pottery studio! You both made some really beautiful pieces and I'm so very pleased you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for leaving this lovely review!"

Mark reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"For myself this was an excellent course to refresh old skills and to give me confidence to tackle future projects"

David Pickles reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"What a wonderful and inspiring way to spend a day with a true artisan. Thanks so much it was an amazing experience - can’t wait to come back next year!!"

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Thanks for the great review, David. I'm really glad you enjoyed your experience in the forge and would come back for another bash! All the best Alex"

Vickie reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"Absolutely perfect course. Dawn is very warm-hearted & friendly, highly inspirational and very encouraging. I’d never done glass fusion at all and ended the course feeling knowledgeable about this beautiful art form. Very jolly atmosphere with others doing this too. For those of us in bill-paying, often grey & grim corporate jobs, with little outlet for expression or colour, this is highly recommended. It (really) lifts your heart and soul! I’ll be back! 🤗"

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Vickie, it lifts my spirits to know that it made you so happy! I am so pleased that the group got on well, it makes all the difference I can’t wait to see what you all made, everybody created beautiful pieces"

Andrea reviewed: Ukulele build (assembly from Kit)

"There's a unique magic in transforming separate pieces of timber and various bits and bobs into a vessel of music. Ted's Woodworking's ukulele-making day was empowering and fulfilling. I walked into the day with nothing but curiosity and left with a uke that I assembled myself (with some help). Thank you for guiding me through each step with patience and expertise. Highly recommended to anyone looking to explore the joys of craftsmanship and the beauty of music in a slightly easier way than starting from scratch. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Andrea, so happy to help and look forward to seeing you on the other courses we spoke about my friend. Kind regards Ted 👍👍😎"

Darren Lodge reviewed: Stained Glass Copper Foil in New Romney, Kent

"Such a great day, John & Yolanda are great hosts. The copper foil course was taught at a great pace and Yolanda was a very knowledgeable teacher. Gained some good tips and was an enjoyable experience. Will definitely book another course. "

Sarah Godwin reviewed: Fused glass at The Warwick Arms Hotel with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"I had the loveliest day learning about glass fusion. Helen is the most patient, warm, engaging teacher, who quickly put any of my apprehensions about trying something new to one side. Helen explains everything clearly & as many times as needed. I'm not naturally artistic, but you don't need to be.... all the equipment & guidance is there to enable you to make beautiful fused pieces. I am so glad I tried it, & so pleased with how my items turned out. Think I have discovered a new hobby!! The venue is light, spacious & airy. I would absolutely recommend Helens' workshops, either going alone, as I did, or with friends.... you're given such a warm welcome & you WILL enjoy it, I am sure."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you so much for taking the time to review the fused glass workshop. You created some beautiful pieces and it was really great seeing you grow in confidence. It was a very friendly and supportive group and we had a good giggle so that’s always a bonus too. Spending time with like-minded people is such a joy. Looking forward to seeing you at future workshops🙏🏻👍🏻🦋"

Liz Jordan reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"Excellent day. My husband & 2 friends attended as a surprise present. They found Richard to be very knowledgable about blacksmithing and explained all the processes well. They would definitely recommend this course."

Patrick S reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"As an introduction or refresher into the basics of woodworking this is an absolutely brilliant experience. Additionally, it is a great launch point into your own projects and woodworking ideas. Andrew’s expertise and passion for his craft is not only evident but also infectious. A thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing and inspiring day. Value for money doesn’t even come close."

Karen Heald reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Great course. Lovely venue with shop and cafe, perfect for lunch. Course and leader very relaxed and helpful, good equipment and info provided, achieved really good results"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Karen, loved your leaping hare amongst the flowers!"

Jenny reviewed: Willow weaving workshops for gardeners.

"Had a great 3 hours on the willow weaving workshop. Toni was friendly, enthusiastic and encouraging and her workshop was really well structured. We all left with three finished pieces for our gardens. And the coffee and cake was very welcome."

David Spencer reviewed: Charcoal & Biochar Making Course - Warminster Wiltshire

"A very informative course, well run and I learnt much. We even got a bag of charcoal to take home! Thank you Pete"

Minal Shah reviewed: Creative Batik

"Super super welcoming and kind tutor. Very friendly dog, as a result of which my daughter who has autism and ADHD instantly relaxed.❤️ Lovely bright and airy studio space. Free parking available close by. Beautiful artwork is displayed around the studio. Amina is a patient and considerate teacher. There was lovely background music playing which made it very relaxing. Amina is well organised and had enough art equipment for us. We learnt some fantastic techniques and are super proud and happy with the work we produced. Amina informed us of local historic venues which we were able to take advantage of after the batik session. It made for a super pleasant day😊"

A.S.K Art & Pottery Gallery & Studio responded:

"It was a pleasure to spend a session with Minal and Jasmin. The time went really quick and they completed beautiful pieces of batik. Jasmin was great with Toby and they were inseparable for the duration. They were both excellent students and I hope they continue to develop their batik and art skills. "

Tom J reviewed: Tetra Pak Printing for 1 or 2

"Was a super fun course and very interesting. Genny was very patient and helped keep the course fun and engaging. Would 100% do again! "

Arty Genny responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you! I hope you do come again. Many thanks for the review : )"

Jenny Filby reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"One of the best courses I have done. Paul was not only a delight to be with but a really good teacher - and kept us well watered and fed as well. Came away with a huge sense of satisfaction with what I had made . Can very highly recommend."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Jenny, most kind and I really enjoyed your company. Your project fired perfectly and is on its way! Best wishes Paul"

Trae reviewed: Mosaic Making in the Cotswolds - a fun day out

"Perfect day with Jennie. She explained everything that was needed for us all to make a fab mosaic. Definitely 5 stars for the day "

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the day - good luck with your mosaic making!"

Nicola Adams reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Loved it!! Paul is a smashing chap and a great teacher. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about glass cutting and the science of glass firing. I’ll definitely be back!! "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"That is very kind Nicola, thank you. See you soon. Best wishes Paul"

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

"Having dabbled in stained glass previously, I regarded this course as a refresher, but found that I learnt more from Paul within the first day, than I had ever been taught previously. He has a calm kind way of imparting his considerable knowledge and is a joy to have as a tutor. My husband, who was a complete novice, came away with a panel of which he was very proud. Would highly recommend this course. Thank you Paul."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Anne, it was a delight to have you both here 😊"

Vivien Leeming reviewed: Individual full day tailored fused glass workshop in Faversham, Kent

"Having never tried any sort of glass work before, I booked a day for us with Yvonne Rigby for my husband’s 85th birthday. We had an amazing day and surprised ourselves with some interesting designs. Yvonne was very kind and very supportive throughout and encouraged us to experiment, gently guiding us with her expertise. We came home buzzing! If you have never tried anything like this before I would wholeheartedly recommend a day with Yvonne. No need to worry about your creative abilities, you will be made to feel completely relaxed so your creative juices flow. Can’t wait to do some more. "