Latest reviews

Leeann Tanner reviewed: Stained glass suncatcher workshop - Full Day

"Attended Jo's Tiffany Copper Foiling Stained Glass window class as a mother's day gift for my mum, we absolutely loved it! Jo is so friendly and welcoming, great at explaining how and why and any question was never too much trouble to ask. Would thoroughly recommend one of her classes, and we'll definitely be back"

Seaview Studio responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review and I am delighted that your Mum and yourself enjoyed the day. It was lovely to meet you both. I hope you now have the confidence to start copper foiling in your free time :)"

Tor reviewed: Two day batik Workshop taught by Jo Whiteland, with introduction to batik evening

"Loved this course. Jo, teaching the course was brilliant and we produced so much over the weekend. I’m hooked on batik now. Bridget and Richard provided amazing cakes and lunches which topped it all off perfectly!! And the place was fantastic too. Thank you to everyone xxx"

Moor and Sea Holidays responded:

"Thank you Tor, so pleased you enjoyed the batik course with Jo and being at Moor and Sea. We hope to see you again soon!"

Debs reviewed: Spring Garden Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"A fantastic day! Mindful and relaxing with just the right balance of teaching, support and freedom to develop your own ideas. I will definitely be going on another of Rachel's courses 😁"

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Debs, thank you very very much for such a lovely review. I'm so happy that you had such a good time. I take such a lot of effort to design workshops that are not too prescriptive, and you just took the idea and ran so wonderfully with it. Thank you again, very best wishes, Rachel"

Sue smith reviewed: Free-motion (freehand) machine embroidery and textile art

"What a treat! The teaching, the studio, the setting, the people, the food, the hospitality, the warm and friendly ethos - thank you Cath and Jenny 🙂"

Flossie and Twts responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Sue. It was an absolute pleasure to have you here. Xx"

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

"Great course. Learned a lot and the team were informative and helpful. We learned all of the basics and the course has really helped. The team were fun and I had a fantastic time. Thank you all"

Mandy reviewed: Glass Fusing Day

"I had a day of glass fusing as a birthday pressie and didn't know what to expect so went in without a clue what to expect..... I loved it! I was made welcome and given clear instructions on what to do. There was offers of tea and coffee throughout my time there and we stopped for lunch and sat round a table and chatted. I found the glass making very therapeutic and there was encouraging words throughout. You can choose what type of glass you wish to make and if you are unsure there are plenty of ideas dotted around to help you. I cant wait to pick up my finished article 😊 Thank you Nadia!"

Stained Glass & Pottery Workshop responded:

"Thank you Mandy! It was a lovely day and I can't wait to see your finished "Heart Platter", when it comes out the kiln. All the best, Nadia 🤩"

Sheila Gray reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"I have just had an amazing 3 days with Lucy on her sculpting course. Despite never having done this before, I came away with a piece that I was proud of. This was all thanks to a very good, patient and friendly teacher with a work space well equipped with the tools needed for the 3 days. You are invited into her home with refreshments on arrival which continue throughout the day, including very tasty lunches. If I have the opportunity I would not hesitate to attend another course. If you are thinking of doing the course I do not think that you will be disappointed."

Connie and Bev reviewed: Daytime glass fusing workshop with Paula Andrews

"Absolutely amazing time was had by myself and my friend. Paula has the patience of a saint for the more clumsier of us! She explained clearly and showed what we we would be doing and how. Lovely cup of tea as the class started and we did thoroughly enjoy the class. If there is anything wrong with our work, rest assured it is not any fault of Paula. Thank you for a wonderful glimpse into frit and associates! We also look forward to taking a class with you again . "

Paula Andrews responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Connie and Bev. Glass glass works are ready now."

Heather claridge reviewed: Tinsmithing Workshop - One Day

"Great course with a knowledgeable and patient tutor. Lots of fun had as we learnt and made our projects. Would highly recommend "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Lorraine Farries reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I really enjoyed this course & definitely plan on doing another one. Paul was friendly, helpful & explained things well. I was really pleased with my ‘creation’. Thank you for a great day, worth every penny! "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Lorraine! Best wishes Paul"

Donna reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I've got the gelli printing bug after achieving so much on this short course. Already signed up to another of Clare's workshops. Can't recommend enough!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Donna, that’s lovely to hear. I’m looking forward to sharing more Gelli printing techniques with you soon. Happy Printing!"

Rebecca reviewed: An Introduction to Nuno Felting - Sampling Day

"This was an excellent opportunity to experiment with techniques - rather than just making an end product. There were plenty of opportunities to bring in your own ideas to develop. All well guided by Emma."

Susan reviewed: An Introduction to Nuno Felting - Sampling Day

"Very pleased with the results, feel inspired to do more Nuno felting asap!"

Annette reviewed: An Introduction to Nuno Felting - Sampling Day

"A really enjoyable & highly informative workshop which has generated a whole host of ideas."

Kathryn reviewed: An Introduction to Nuno Felting - Sampling Day

"Really great workshop. Answered my questions and inspired future projects."

Gill Doolin reviewed: Breton Style Basket with Windrush Willow

"An excellent day. Suzanne and Richard are great teachers, and the finished basket is an absolute delight! I would highly recommend this course, it's such an inspirational experience. "

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Gill, Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it and hope the frame basket goes well. Regards Richard"

Kate Morton reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"We had the most wonderfully relaxing day with Marianne, making a basket that, even though I say so myself, looked remarkably good! Marianne made the day most enjoyable, with just the right amount of help when needed and there was lots of chatter and laughter. A very positive experience and I will do it again. "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation, Kate! Fabulous basket you made with actually very little help from me. You picked up the techniques quite easily and were a joy to have on the course. Look forward to the next one with you. May I challenge you with the making of a lampshade, perhaps? :D"

Tina Wright reviewed: Glass Fusion - Holey Moley Bowl making

"Sally explained the process of glass fusion art and demonstrated the techniques needed to create a piece. We then developed our pieces with full support from Sally helping us to break or cut the glass most effectively. She enabled us relax and enjoy the activity. Really looking forward to seeing the product once fired."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very happy you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your feedback onto Sally. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Jenny reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"I had a lovely few hours learning about silversmithing, and having a go at various techniques. I was very happy with the earrings I made, too! Kami was welcoming, and it was very relaxed. Many thanks."

Mya Designs responded:

"Thanks for a lovely review, Jenny. The long earring droplets you made look amazing with the hammered effect. You did so well drilling holes into the wire as well as making your own earring fittings. I hope you're enjoying wearing them as they really do suit you. I look forward to seeing you soon for the screen printing workshop :)"

E Seaman reviewed: Beginner's Woodcarving half day course

"Really lovely afternoon course with Anna. We learned how to use tools safely and effectively and discovered simple techniques for creating wood carvings in just a couple of hours. We enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Yandles is a great setting for courses. "

Yandle & Sons Ltd responded:

"Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed the course "

Steve & Maureen Hiscox reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"We really enjoyed this course. Paul is an excellent teacher and good company. We were both surprised and pleased at the progress we made over the two days. The results now hang splendidly in our garden room."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you both! Good to hear you’ve got your panels on full display. Best wishes Paul"

Tim Bence reviewed: Willow Hare Workshop

"Fantastic day making a willow hare with Rachel Harwood. She was fantastic at making sure we understood each stage of the process and got us through the whole day on time. I was a complete novice but ended up with a sculpture I was really happy with. I really enjoyed this and would recommend this to everyone. "

Sew Me Something responded:

"Hi Tim Thank you so much for this lovely review of the Willow Hare Workshop, we are very pleased you enjoyed your day here at The Makers' Space, Alcester and we will make sure this review is forwarded to Rachel too. Many thanks Hannah"

Paula reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I spent a lovely relaxing day on this beginners' weaving course and enjoyed every minute. Alice is a great tutor who explained everything clearly and fully and was patient while I grasped the basics. The day covered everything I had wanted to learn, how to set up the loom, how to weave with different colours and patterns and how to finish the piece of work. I am now ready to practise alone but would love to do another workshop. The venue is excellent, close to public transport links in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. A great day, thoroughly recommended. "

Tim Whitbread reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"I had a great time on the 1-day handbag workshop. I had never worked with leather before but Sarah was an excellent tutor and the small group size meant that there was always help at hand. The lunch included in the price was excellent and the tea/coffee/squash was always on tap. What was really nice was the completely free choice of pattern, leather and hardware to enable you to make a truly unique bag. An excellent workshop with an extremely professional tutor!"

Jayne Nicholls reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I am in the process of reupholstering the arms of a Parker Knoll armchair and recovering the rest of the chair and have really enjoyed the process so far under Sarah's diligent guidance. The classes are small so you don't spend time waiting for Sarah's advice and she is an excellent teacher. If you're thinking of pursuing an upholstery project I would 100% recommend booking a course with Mode Upholstery!"