Latest reviews

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!"

kath reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"I had an absolutely brilliant time on this course. Never done any craft courses or blacksmithing before. It was great to meet other people, chat about all sorts and learn how to make things with hot metal. Aaron makes it look easy but explains everything really well, provides help where needed and lets you get on with things if you don’t. We all made some great hooks and fire tools. I am absolutely chuffed to bits with my toasting fork which will be a lasting memory of both the course and my 50th birthday present from some great friends. 100% recommend this!! "

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Delighted to read your lovely review, thank you. Happy 50th too 😁"

Sarah Allsop reviewed: Beginners Screenprint Workshop With Oli Fowler

"Absolutely brilliant! Well worth the money and the trip down to Hitchin. My partner and I booked on the course as beginners, we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and learned loads! Oli is professional, welcoming, helpful and super passionate about his craft, it's infectious. He explains each stage really well and gets you involved practically so you are fully immersed in the whole process. I'm currently looking to book on his advanced workshop in the near future."

Anne Maskell reviewed: Willow Hare Workshop

"First time willow sculpturor and I can’t wait to do another one! Rachel takes you through methodically and gives you confidence. Never leaving anyone behind but allowing everyone to work on their piece with minimal interruption. I was over the moon at my finished piece. "

Sew Me Something responded:

"Hi Anne Thanks so much for your 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"

Nic and Den reviewed: Spoon Carving at Wilderness Foundation UK

"What a fabulous day. To have a piece of wood and carve it into a spoon by the end of the day with no experience beforehand was an achievement. Max is such an interesting person to talk to and be around. Please give this a go for a fun day out. "

Max Sconyers III responded:

"Thanks Nic! Thanks Den! It was great to meet you both and spend the day carving together. Keep well."

James reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"I selected this course as I wanted an introduction to metalwork and sculpture. All joining instructions were clear. Was met by Izzy and Shar who were instructors for the day for our group of 6. The instruction was very clear and friendly and they were on hand all day to help both with the technical and artistic aspects of creating a metal sculpture. It was great fun and would highly recommend. I will probably go on and do another course in metalwork before deciding whether to invest in some kit. "

WTF Workshops responded:

"Hi James, thank you for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed the day and it was great having you in the workshop. Let us know if you carry on with metalwork, we'd love to see any future projects! "

Caroline Kenny reviewed: Spring Garden Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"I had a lovely time on Rachel’s workshop with some great people. Rachel is a really lovely person, calm & welcoming. The setting is beautiful & the drinks & biscuits were flowing. We came away with gorgeous pieces of art created using a combination of paint & stitches. If you’re looking for a day of creativity & relaxation, then this workshop would be perfect for you."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Caroline, thankyou so much for such a lovely review, I do really appreciate it thankyou. I'm so glad you had a good day, it was a little oasis of calm in our busy week! Thankyou again , very best wishes, Rachel "

Annika reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Fantastic thing to be able to make your own knife. David and Decklan were excellent teachers - giving clear instructions and explaining the process then letting you get on with it but stepping in to help when asked and giving tips. A great 40th birthday present for a friend and we’ve both come away with knives we’ve made ourselves that we can use and keep for years to come."

Clarke Knives responded:

"You both did really well and went home with great knives 😊😊"

Rosemary reviewed: Glass Fusion - Holey Moley Bowl making

"Lovely morning doing something different. Thank you. Sally was very helpful and friendly. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Sally know too. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Bee reviewed: Lino Cuts, Fabric Printing and Stitch - Ilkley

"A lovely venue.... Course was well prepared and all equipment provided. Tutor very friendly and knowledgeable. Only downside was the only sink available was in the loo...so made it unusable while cleaning going on.... Would recommend."

Elaine reviewed: Introduction to paper cutting / papercut art - beginners or experienced

"Brilliant Papercutting course, very enjoyable highly recommend, just four people taking the course which worked perfectly. Easy instructions, did well considering I was a beginner. Thank you Suzy"

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Elaine. I'm so pleased you liked the workshop and the giraffe you created was lovely."

David Owen and Elspeth Owen reviewed: Make a copper bowl

"The course was excellent - the teaching clear and interesting and the practical clearly demonstrated and safely executed. We left with a lovely hammered copper bowl each and enthusiasm to try more copper work. A wonderful way to spend a day in lovely company whilst learning some new crafting skills."

Dawn reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Thank you Geoff and the lovely volunteers in the art centre for making my friend & I so welcome. It was worth arriving a little early to look round the ground floor gallery & have a welcome coffee before going up to earth pig pottery. Geoff supplied aprons & explained everything we would be doing to make our first pot! His demonstration was very good, showing his passion & experience which gave us both the confidence to thoroughly enjoy our time at the wheel- very impressed & pleasantly surprised how enjoyable it was. We will definitely come back for more, thank you so much."

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thank you for your kind review, Dawn. I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience and hope to see you again for another session. "

Andrew reviewed: Glass Fusing for Beginners - Flowers or Meadows Curved Art Half-day Class

"The glass fusing course was really fun- a lovely atmosphere with just 6 participants (the maximum), and clear instruction on all of the techniques before we were free to choose our designs and create our pieces. Jenny and Mike were lovely too, and kept us topped up with tea and biscuits. Really pleased with the pieces we created. Would recommend to anyone looking for a little artistic break for the morning, and makes a lovely present."

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Andrew - it was a pleasure having you both in the studio. Mike"

Simon R. reviewed: Zarzo Baskets

"A thoroughly delightful day in a sylvan setting. Nicki inspired our group of three from the start with her wealth of knowledge, expertise and patience. After a day of relaxed, well structured tuition and demonstration a completed Zarzo basket was the result (with which I am thoroughly pleased) together with further insights into the "ins and outs" of the weaving process. Overall a brilliant day."

Willowandyoga responded:

"Thank you so much Simon. It was a pleasure to meet and weave with you in the woods. Enjoy your basket making journey. Warm wishes Nicki"

Dave Shire reviewed: Woodturning 2 day workshop

"Just completed a two day wood turning course with Andy. When I arrived I was a novice turner who knew next to nothing about wood turning. Andy covered every aspect of wood turning in a very structured way, both theoretical and practical, which was paced at my level. I didn't stop learning from the time I got there to the time I left, and just as important, I enjoyed every minute!! Andy's knowledge of wood working, including turning, is second to none. I can honestly say it is the best course I have ever done, and I've done quite a few! I came away from the course a competent wood turner!"

Andy Green reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"A big thank you. It was my first crafty course and I was made very welcome. Had a great patient teacher and had a great time. I fully recommend this as it was great fun. "

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"You made beautiful beads even after saying you were not creative :) Such a lovely morning with you both. I hope I have inspired a new hobby, one you can be mesmerised by and relax :) "

Nicola Green reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"Jade is absolutely amazing. So patient. She is such a clever lady who is a great teacher and has so much passion to pass onto others. I can highly recommend this course and I will definitely be back for another one. Thank you 😊"

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"I just love the earrings made from your beads, beautiful and so unique. You both made lovely beads. I’m so glad you enjoyed your morning and I look forward to seeing you both again :) "

Jo Bryant reviewed: Batik Silk Painting for Beginners - Spring Meadow at Yardley Arts

"Really enjoyed the course. Lisa was very good at explaining things and providing help when needed. A bit frustrated that the end result was not as good as I'd hoped, but I guess more practice would help. The workshop space at Yardley Arts is lovely and light."

Carl reviewed: Traditional Jewellery Making Workshop

"What a great and interesting day. Relaxed welcome from Ian, Jade and the friendly hounds and cat (Jade kindly fed and watered me through the day also). I duly presented my ambitious plan to create a ‘dragonfly’ based pendant, as a surprise thank you to my wife for gifting me the course in the first place. With Ian’s scrutiny complete I was fully expecting a ‘don’t be silly’ response if I’m honest. However, Ian took on the challenge and patiently guided me on the best approach and techniques expertly, suppressing any sign of concern that I’d possibly bitten off more than I could chew. Also not criticising as I snapped a (luckily) never ending supply of his piercing saw blades whilst creating the ‘wings’ of the dragonfly…I swear I would just look at the blade and they would snap!…always followed by an expletive and a ‘sorry I’ve broken another one’ comment from me. Ian was happy to teach and educate me on techniques, materials, processes and just input his expert knowledge, yet without taking over the manufacturer of the piece. So I still kept ownership of the creation (he really has unlimited patience) yet helped me out with some finessing when I needed a skill set to progress the design, that I didn’t have, to ensure completion. At the end of the day I left with new knowledge and skills as well as a beautiful silver dragonfly pendant that I felt proud to have designed and created. Thanks for a great day, highly recommended regardless of your jewellery expertise."

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"Carl you really worked hard and made an amazing dragonfly I’m very jealous! Beautiful design and a lovely gift for your wife. You will both have to come and learn art silver clay no saw blades involved 😂 Xx"

Karen reviewed: Foiling drinks coasters

"Great course. Really enjoyed it. Definitely would recommend. Great communication before and after booking. Made us feel welcome and at ease."

The Acrylic House responded:

"Thanks so much for this Karen. I'm so pleased you all enjoyed it....fingers crossed I might see you on another workshop soon. Don't forget I still have an acrylic pour workshop available next month. 😉"