Latest reviews

Sophie reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"A huge thank you to Rose for welcoming us to her home and delivering such an enjoyable workshop. We were all beginners but we all managed to create some lovely cherry blossom thanks to Rose’s expert tuition. A very therapeutic, relaxed day. "

Made with Rose responded:

"Thank you Sophie. It really was an enjoyable day and I am so pleased that you enjoyed it as much as I did. The cherry blossoms that you created were lovely. You definitely have the skills and I hope that you will continue to create more flowers in the future. Kind regards Rose"

Heather Thompson reviewed: Beginners stained glass Tiffany style copper foiling

"Absolutely brilliant, excellent tuition and relaxed atmosphere. My friend and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and came home with beautiful stained glass completed projects. Cannot recommend this course highly enough."

Ash reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"I attended the cherry blossom workshop hosted by Rose. I must say I was amazed at the result of what I produced at the end of the day. It was well worth getting the skills and knowledge throughout the workshop to end up with a beautiful piece of creative art. Rose took the group through each of the steps with the utmost professionalism and encouraged me as a non crafter to carry out each stage at a slight slower pace than the other attendees. The supportive environment in which the workshop took place was welcoming and time flew by. We were all so delighted and proud with what we had accomplished. I will make a point of seeking out another workshop to add to my crafting CV! Thank You "

Made with Rose responded:

"Thank you Ash. It is nice to see new crafters develop their skills and enthusiasm about a new type of craft. I really enjoyed the day and you should be justifiably proud of what you produced. Hopefully this will be the first of many Kind regards Rose"

Kate Gibbs reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"My lovely birthday surprise involved spending the day at Rose’s wonderful cherry blossom workshop. Rose took us carefully through each step, guiding and encouraging all the way. It was fabulous to come away with such a beautiful piece of flower craft. Rose creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere and nothing was too much trouble. It was a very special day."

Made with Rose responded:

"It was my absolute pleasure and so glad that you enjoyed your birthday gift. The day was filled with fun and laughter and you created some beautiful blooms to take home with you. Kind regards Rose"

Andrew Parker reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"Excellent course! I made a small side table. Mark taught me how to use the lathe, band saw, sander, router table, woodrat, and many other tools. He was patient, helpful, and supportive throughout. I look forward to taking the second course in the series at some point in the near future."

David Ballard reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I did the one day one-to-one woodturning course at BlendedMonkey, and loved it. Set deep in the beautiful fens, the workshop was safe, clean and tidy. Simon was an excellent coach, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Suitable for the young and the young-at-heart!"

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

"Hi David, Thanks for a great review; so glad you enjoyed the day 😊. — Simon"

Mrs Denise E Hill reviewed: Needle Felting A key Ring

"I enjoyed the course very much. Jane was very attentive, gave us good insight and info on Needle Felting. As a beginner I found this very helpful and Jane has given me the impetus to do more, I have even ordered some tools to get me started."

The Makery Northampton responded:

"Hi Denise Thanks for coming, your company was much appreciated. Please do visit again. Jane"

Rebecca Roberts reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Brilliant. I loved the course, Kate was fantastic and supportive. Great teacher, very knowledgeable and kind. Gives you her first hand experiences to learn from. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, we're pleased you enjoyed the course."

Sue Jones reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"A fun course in a lovely studio. My daughter and I loved our afternoon here. The time flew by. Dina is very knowledgeable and helpful. She explained everything clearly and was on hand whenever we needed anything. I'd highly recommend this to anyone"

Kate Stott reviewed: Beginners bowl carving

"Such a relaxed event. I loved my weekend at the Old School House. Nick and Debbie are welcoming hosts and good company. The outdoor work space is flexible, spacious and full of tools. Nick is a patient and knowledgeable teacher, able to work with students individually so you get to work at your own pace. I came away with a bowl and a spoon, more than enough to inspire me to do more green woodworking on my own. Highly recommended. "

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you Kate! Hopefully we’ll see you again soon. In the meantime if you have any questions please email or message me."

Bekki reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"This weekend I spent the most relaxing and productive day I've had in a long time, while attending an Upcycling Workshop with Jo (The Boho Shed). Jo is such a fantastic tutor, her passion and knowledge really shines through as she runs through lots of lovely techniques and top tips for upcycling pieces of furniture, picture frames etc. it is super easy to really immerse yourself into workshop. There was a choice of refreshments on arrival, I chose a lovely refreshing peppermint tea and of course, freshly made and dressed scones with cream and jam......and fresh raspberries. Such a lovely touch to create a really welcoming and comfortable environment. During the morning we learnt about all the different techniques, then Jo took the time to understand each of our visions for our pieces of furniture, then after lunch we were let loose on being creative - in which I completely lost track of time and just enjoyed the creative process. Saturday was in fact Earth Hour day, where the environmental/sustainable message is to spend an hour doing a sustainable activity - what better than taking a tired piece of furniture and giving it new lease of energy. Thanks, Jo, for such a relaxing and creative workshop; really looking forward to the upholstery workshop next! 🥰"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Lovely Bekki, what can I say! Thank you so very much for your gorgeous review and very kind words. I'm absolutely delighted you enjoyed the workshop so much and your Dad would have been very proud of you for restoring his precious piece of furniture. I love it that you were lost in creativity. What a great day we had. I look forward to seeing you again next month at the upholstery workshop. Until then....x"

Joe reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I really enjoyed the course, it was just what I hoped for. Simon is a very knowledgeable, patient teacher and made the day very enjoyable. I learned a lot and I'm really pleased with the pieces I brought home at the end of the day. Would recommend to anyone interested in learning a new craft."

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

"Thanks for the review, Joe. Do get in touch if you need more help or assistance. — Simon"

Martina reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"A great two day course which I thoroughly enjoyed. The Lancashire group ( Paul, Chris and team) were friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic!"

Jags reviewed: Woodcarving weekend with experienced teacher, all levels of experience welcome

"Almut is absolutely brilliant. I loved the two days I spent carving lime wood under her supervision. It's an experience that will live with me forever. "

Almut Woolard responded:

"Dear Jags, You made very quick progress with the ambitious carving of a Moebius strip. I enjoyed the two days and loved seeing your sculpture taking shape. Happy Woodcarving. Almut"

Carole Williams reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"What a fabulous day! I had a lovely day, welcomed by Rose for her silk cherry blossom workshop. Feeling a bit nervous as I was on my own, but so were others and instantly made to feel at ease. Rose had prepped everything and explained so clearly what we needed to do, you could hear our concentration as we immersed ourselves in the tasks. A great way to explore our creative side and meet likeminded people. Such a fun day and the blossom looks lovely on my table. Thank you so much. X"

Made with Rose responded:

"Thank you Carole. I am glad that you enjoyed the day as much as I did. Your cherry blossoms looked amazing and I definitely liked the fact that you mixed two different shades. It really made your blooms come to life. Hopefully this will encourage you to make more flowers. Kind regards Rose"

Maz purkis reviewed: Hare Willow Sculpture Workshop in Thetford Forest

"It was a wonderful day making a willow hare although none of us actually finished, Toni made us all feel welcome and went one step further helping me at lunch time sit separate to feed myself by a tube in my tummy, it’s the first course I’ve done since my cancer diagnosis so it helped me tremendously, Toni is such a nice teacher too very kind and upbeat, when I can I’ll book again."

Katherine Weight reviewed: Replica acorn or daisy workshop with 24K gold highlights

"The course was excellent. We ended up being able to make two necklaces each with the amount of silver clay. The class was well paced, with lots of different techniques and materials. Fabulous - would love to do again. 100% recommend. "

Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review and really pleased you enjoyed the day. Rebecca x"

Ryan reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Brilliant day. Everyone was so friendly and Helen was a brilliant tutor who was patient and helpful. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review Ryan."

Bernadette reviewed: Spring Garden Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Just spent another very enjoyable day with Rachel at Bunbury Mill, painting and stitching her Spring Garden scene in a calm and relaxed workshop. Rachel teaches each aspect of her workshop clearly and concisely, without rushing, but ensuring everyone completes the project. I would highly recommend Rachel's workshops to everybody and hope to attend another one soon."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Dear Bernadette, thankyou so much again for a lovely review , so much appreciated, and really good to spend a lovely relaxing day with you. Very best wishes, Rachel "

Amie reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Absolutely loved the course. It was a gift for mum for Mother's day & a lovely activity to do together. Kate was a great teacher, put us all at ease and was really helpful. The flowers we made are lovely - will definitely be back & recommend to others!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you, we look forward to seeing you again."

Linda reviewed: Fused Glass Seascape Wave for 1 21st March

"I had a really enjoyable morning, creating what I hope will be my masterpiece. I can’t wait to see it after it has been fired. Stevie made us feel so relaxed and was very helpful. I’m planning to go again soon."

Stevie Davies responded:

"It is a masterpiece as it was made by you! So happy that you already want to do more 🙂"

Michael Jones reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"A brilliant course - I made a superb coffee table under Mark's supervision having never done anything of the sort before and learned a great deal about looking after and selecting tools not to mention how to use them. "

Lorna Prescott reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"Had a fantastic day at the furniture painting workshop on Saturday. I learned so much about the variety of products and techniques that can be used and met some lovely people on the course. Jo’s an excellent teacher with a vast array of knowledge with time for everyone. I've definitely got the painting bug and can’t wait to get started on some home projects. I was so impressed with the course that I’ve enrolled on the upholstery workshop next month!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh Lorna, what a lovely review, thank you so much. You were an absolute pleasure to teach and made such a lovely job of your frames. I'm looking forward to seeing your ongoing painting creations and looking forward to seeing you next month for some upholstery. Many thanks again. Jo x"

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

"We did the Hare sculpture workshop yesterday and had a great day. Jo was really good at explaining each step, on hand if help was needed but let you do your own thing as well. Very hospitable, we were looked after very well all day long. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere, we all interacted with each other and all made a variety of different hares. Would absolutely recommend doing this with friends or family as a treat . "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Julia - guests are always so friendly, I think it's because we all enjoy crafting! Lovely range of hares made over the day 🤗 Jo xx"

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

"I went on the one day Hare Sculpture workshop towards the end of March '24. It was really well organised and Jo was brilliant at helping and guiding everyone throughout the day. I was really pleased with my Hare, the sculpting technique is really simple but also very flexible and everyone's Hare came out as a unique piece. The location is lovely, the workroom is really bright and there is plenty of space. Jo has lots of example pieces so you can see how your Hare will look if you adjust the 'posture'. It is a very busy day with lots of stages to work through, but it's not too intense so it's still fun. I hope to go back again and make more sculptures or buy some kits and try to replicate at home."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue! I love how each hare ends up so individual despite the same starting point, materials and instructions. Just goes to show how each of us interprets processes differently! I look forward to seeing you again, Jo xxx"