Latest reviews

Sam Cato reviewed: Make your own leather belt with Cazzy, a qualified saddler.

"I booked a course for my husband for his birthday and he absolutely loved it, Cazzy was brilliant. THANK YOU"

Kenneth Paul reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Amazing day spent on the stool making day. Ged was a great tutor. Would totally recommend booking this course. So proud of our stools. "

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Kenneth, Glad you enjoyed the day and making those lovely stools! 😊👍"

Georgina Thornley reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Martin is a brilliant teacher, calm, patient and encouraging. I completed this course as an absolute beginner and was given absolutely the right kind of support to progress and challenge myself. The workshop is really well equipped and has a welcoming environment. Thank you Martin. I will be back to try to further refine and extend my skills."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, I'm looking forward to seeing you again in September."

Paul reviewed: Welding day class

"I've always wanted to learn to weld but didn’t want to do 10 weeks at night school. After doing the day course with Neil who had worked for mclaren f1 team as a welder so has a lot of great stories, I went out and brought a welder and am now confident to weld on my own. On the course we tried arc welding, mig welding, tig and alloy welding, so we got to learn the benefits of each type of welding and what was more useful for me on a farm. Had a great day, would def recommend it."

Lisa Rossetti reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop with Clare. She is a great facilitator, clear, patient and skilled. It was a most enjoyable creative experience which I’d definitely recommend. I now have some beautiful prints to work with in my journalling practice, or indeed frame and gift, of which I’m proud. Absolutely worth the money! Thank you, Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Lisa. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the workshop. I would love to see how you use your prints as part of your journalling, feel free to send some pictures. "

Jan reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Definitely five stars - very clear demonstration of the stages - lovely range of materials ready to use - Clare is a great teacher - very patient and encouraging - the morning flew by and I came away wanting to find out more about additional techniques."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Jan. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop, your prints looked fantastic!"

Hayley reviewed: Alcohol Ink Art Workshop

"Had a really enjoyable time learning Alcohol Ink techniques with Kavita, which I hope to continue on practicing in my spare time. This lesson was a great place to start"

Kavita’s Creative Academy responded:

"Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed the workshop. Just keep creating, wish you luck on your creative journey. "

Jane reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A fun day. Judith was an excellent teacher. Her instructions were clear and she was always on hand with advice."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Jane, loved spending the day with you both, and it was a pleasure to help you create your very beautiful prints."

CG reviewed: Charcoal sketchbooks: Landscape. A three day workshop with Kate Boucher

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was well-paced and gently delivered. Kate finds a good balance between demonstration and guidance which encouraged me to try images I would previously have shied away from. Thank you, Kate."

Moor and Sea Holidays responded:

"Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed the course and I loved the results you were getting. We hope to see you again"

R Harris reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"Vicki created a relaxed environment in which we learnt many new watercolouring skills. The food and facilities in the hotel were also good. The whole experience was very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it."

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you it was lovely meeting you both, I hope you can come again x"

Marion Thorpe reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Excellent teaching & good warm light & airy premises! I love it! Great friendly atmosphere & lots of support. They even include a cuppa!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review :)"

Martin reviewed: VIP 1-2-1 spoon carving day.

"Having already carved spoons for a year or two I was looking for a day that dealt with all of the things that I find more difficult. Alan addressed them all (and more) and I am now in the process of introducing them all into my practice. It was an enjoyable, interesting and useful day. Alan is a good teacher (and his wife is an excellent baker!). Thanks for a great day!"

Peter Horrabin reviewed: Turn a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe

"Visited Steve on 20/3/24 to try my hand at turning a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe. What a great experience it was working with Steve as he is extremely knowledgeable about this subject and has the patience of a saint. I would recommend this to anyone who fancies trying their hand at something different. "

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

"Hi Pete Thanks for your kind review. It was a pleasure turning with you and I am glad you enjoyed the day, and made such a great bowl too. All the best Steve"

Graeme Dentith reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"Thank you Richard for a thoroughly enjoyable day making my damask bladed knife. I found the whole process immensely rewarding, turning a raw metal bar into a thing of use and beauty (well I think it’s beautiful) and as we know, it’s sharp! How’s your finger?😇 I’m seriously considering another go👍 Thanks again, Graeme Dentith"

Frankie Isherwood reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"I booked this course for myself and a friend as a present for her 30th Birthday. We had a brilliant day with Julian and really enjoyed learning the basics of welding. The course was informative and enjoyable and we both got lots of hands on experience. Julian is a great teacher and was wonderful company for the day. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Frankie, Thank you for your review. You both picked up the skills really well , and I hope you get yourselves a little welding set and get crafting and making in the not too distant future. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need some advice on machines, etc. Really good to meet you, all the best, Julian."

David reviewed: Beginners' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North East Wales

"Having done a bit of watercolour painting in the past I thought I would try pastel painting. I'm so glad I attended the Workshop at Glasfryn because it was excellent. Dave explained the techniques clearly and simply and took us through the process of creating a painting. Lovely and relaxing location and great value for money. I'm really looking forward to attending an Intermediate Workshop at Glasfryn later in the year. In the meantime, having been inspired by Dave, I'll continue to do more painting in pastels."

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you for coming to the workshop, David, and for leaving this lovely review. I'm glad you've been inspired to take up pastelling - another convert! Dave"

Rhona reviewed: Glass bead making/lampwork

"Really enjoyed the day glass bead making with Karen. I was surprised at the number of different techniques we tried and just how much I learnt about glass generally. The beads arrived a few days after the course having been annealed, so thank you for sending them so quickly and for a very enjoyable day."

Julie reviewed: Shoemaking workshop

"Kate knows her stuff and takes you through all the processes needed to make a shoe with clarity and patience. I was quite slow - my skill at the handstitching of the lining to the upper left a lot to be desired, and bless her, she pitched right in to help make sure I did leave with a finished pair at the end of the day. Thanks Kate."

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

"wonderful course where I made my first but not last basket. Great venue, materials and teacher. Looking forward to doing more . Highly recommend ."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"So delighted with your recommendation, Margarita! Thank you very much. It was such fun, having you on board, so I'm looking forward to the next time at the Cowshed for perhaps a lampshade? I will bring different materials for you to try then too. Thanks again very much. All the best for now, Marianne"

Alison reviewed: Glass Painting Crafternoon with Debbie Bryan | Ruddington Village

"Had a lovely afternoon spent with friends. Very well explained and attention to detail with everything. Has afternoon tea which was lovely, nothing too much trouble. Would definitely go again and would recommend it to friends "

Debbie Bryan responded:

"Hello, Alison. It was lovely to meet you all. Thank you for your 5 star review and feedback "

Beckie Howson reviewed: Full day beginners silver clay- Woodland botanical pendants

"I really wanted to try silver metal clay and this course covered all the elements. Rebecca is a true professional and is an inspirational guide to the medium. From mould making, texturing, stone setting, working with the clay and sintering, she knows how to get the result her students need. I had a specific design in mind and she took me through, step by step, to ensure I came out of the day with the piece of my dreams! I cannot recommend her highly enough, and am so glad I took a course rather than using online resources- trust me you save money by avoiding pitfalls / mistakes!"

Kate reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"Great fun. An opportunity to learn a new achievable skill. Emma is a great teacher - encouraging and helpful while allowing me to experiment."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Was a pleasure, thank you for coming and I hope you have fun experimenting."

Holly reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"What a fun, creative day! Tejal is a wonderful, well organized, and inspiring instructor who is expert in the craft and art of stained glass. She is patient and encouraging, it was a very comfortably paced day - just the right amount of challenge without feeling rushed. I learned so much, and came away at the end of the day with a lovely stained glass piece. Thank you for such a special and delightful experience. "

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks Holly, it was my please and an honour to teach someone like you an artist and a positive person. i wish you a happy journey and lots of adventure ahead:)"

Mary Smith reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"Tejal was amazing, she makes you so comfortable with her class. I never realised how much I would enjoy the class. She taught us the basics and I can now go onto making my own items. Tejal was also very patient with me. She corrected my errors and showed me different ways of doing a task. I enjoyed my time learning a new skill and I would highly recommend her classes. Her experience shows through her demonstrations and I look forward to coming back again. She took a person who has low self confidence and gave them a gift of creativity. "

GlassSeasons responded:

"thank you so much for your kind words, I think you did amazingly well . your bird must have enjoyed it flight as the spring commences:)"

Julie Woodward reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day art course at the Flackley Ash hotel and came away with lots of helpful tips on watercolour painting from Vicki that I can now put in practice at home. Brilliant tuition from Vicki, who took us through several art projects, I think we were all pleased with our finished artwork. I will definitely be returning at a later date. Fabulous food and accommodation at the hotel too. "

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you Julie, it was a pleasure to teach you. I hope you can make the Greek art holiday xx"