Latest reviews

Kim reviewed: Silver Pendant Workshop with Lindsay of Laconic - Durham

"Really enjoyed this course, Lindsay was very helpful and patient. Will definitely book onto one of her other courses 🙂"

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks for your fab review Kim! The pendant you created was gorgeous, it'd be great to see you at another workshop!"

Beryl Rendall reviewed: Silver Stacking Rings - Jewellery Workshop in Pocklington

"I had a lovely afternoon. Tori was very friendly and gave clear and helpful tuition. She was very happy to help when we were unsure. It was so good that we were a small class so that she could help one to one. "

Eleanor reviewed: Online Art Club (Younger Children) - DOG

"Will really enjoyed this course and is so much more confident in his ability now. Hoping to sign up for more!"

Kirsty Joubert reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"We had a brilliant time throwing pots with Pat at her studio. Pat was so supportive, helpful and encouraging. We arrived total novices and left having made 6 pots each (some more successful then others). We would highly recommend this session and can’t wait to pick up our selected pots when they’ve been fired and glazed. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Hi Kirsty, thanks for your lovely review, you both did very well and I am so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. "

Jane Earnshaw reviewed: Building and weaving a simple stool at The Quiet Workshop

"I'm writing this review sitting on the stool I made at The Quiet Workshop and I've got a big grin on my face. The teaching was perfectly pitched, the atmosphere really supportive and we got fed too! "

The Quiet Workshop responded:

"Jane, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review. It was a pleasure having you in the workshop, hearing about your extraordinary workshop build and benefitting from your skills and experience. You did a lovely job with the prep, joinery and finish on the stool and your weave was second-to-none. StJohn & Bryony"

tammy reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day 'introduction to stained glass' course. Jo, the instructor, was a great tutor and explained everything really clearly. She was always on hand to give tips and helpful comments. There was a wide choice of patterns and glass to use and it was lovely to come away with a finished piece. Its given me the confidence and skills to have a go at home. thanks again Jo"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto Jo too. We do hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Margaret J reviewed: Recycled silver trinity ring making with Mat

"What a great time we had at this workshop. Very relaxed and clear instruction. Small friendly group in good surroundings and plenty of equipment. I was really pleased with the three rings we made and friends were very impressed with how much we achieved in one session. Took home a beautiful silver trinity ring "

Ros R. reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"My granddaughter and I had a really lovely afternoon. There was a wide variety of shapes to choose from on which to create your individual pieces. Dawn was so welcoming and helpful and I would recommend the taster session to anyone wanting to try something different. We can't wait to collect our finished pieces."

Chris reviewed: Cracket Stool made with hand tools for beginners

"I had a great weekend on the Cracket course. Very useful and enjoyable guidance. I would strongly recommend this to anyone keen on gaining or improving hand tool skills."

Kate reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"Excellent course Sarah is a great teacher and gave lots of helpful information about candle making in a relaxed environment. Highly recommend this course."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you Kate - Happy candle making!"

Dawn John reviewed: Monday Mosaics - One Day Mosaics Workshop For Beginners

"I had a fab day with Justine who taught with warmth and humour. I learnt loads in the well organised but laid back atmosphere. It felt like a day out with friends! I can't wait to start experimenting at home. Thank you. "

Primary Colours Murals And Mosaics responded:

"Hi Dawn, thank you for your lovely review. I too had a really nice day. If you need any help with any mosaic projects just let me know. Best wishes Justine. "

Avril Hunter reviewed: Beginners carving and lettering in stone weekend in the Scottish Borders

"Spent a lovely relaxing day in the beautiful borders learning the basics of stone carving. Natasha is a welcoming, encouraging, knowledgeable teacher. I left at the end of the day with my first stone carving, very satisfying! I would highly recommend this experience. Thanks Natasha "

Natasha Smith responded:

"Thank you Avril, You were a joy to teach and carved such a lovely feather! "

Blake S reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I loved my time learning how to carve stone with Sebastian, and I highly recommend anyone interested take the course. I would do it again, and I now have the confidence and basic knowledge to start playing around with stone all on my own! "

Joanne Webb reviewed: Wool spinning course

"Rosemary was very knowledgeable and supportive. She confirmed for me that this is a skill hope to pursue. It was a lovely day that passed so quickly."

Simply Spun responded:

"It was lovely to meet you and are a natural; keep spinning. Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. Rosemary"

Amanda Heath reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Jacquie and learning how to willow weave. This has been something I have considered doing for sometime and eventually got the opportunity and I was not disappointed. Jacquie is an excellent teacher, patient and informative making it easy for us all to have a successful outcome. I am so pleased with my goose and he has taken pride of place next to the stream in my garden. Thank you Jacquie x"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Amanda It was a pleasure and thank you for the kind words it sounds like an ideal home for your goose. All the best Jacquie "

Ellen reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Workshop

"Bought course as gift and three of us attend on Saturday afternoon, 16.3.24. Ian & Jade are welcoming and knowledgeable, with patience galore. Learnt lots, had lots of fun and came away with 3 unique rings. Would thoroughly recommend."

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"It was such a great afternoon, you all made such lovely rings, thank you for choosing Goldwrights jewellery school :) "

Keilly reviewed: Silver Stone Setting Course

"I loved making the bezel pendant thank you. A new skill I have learnt thanks again Karen "

Alix reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Thank you both, the course was excellent and everyone is very impressed with the basket I made!"

Keilly reviewed: Silver spinner ring workshop

"I had a lovely day making my spinner ring. I have loved it thank you Karen "

Sally Robinson reviewed: Two leather long stitch journals in a day

"Lynn was welcoming and hospitable from the start. We were provided with a pre-prepared box of tools and a rainbow of colours of leather and threads with which to make our books. Lynn had a calm and encouraging manner which was very conducive to learning new skills. There was delicious home-made cake and plenty of tea and coffee to punctuate the day too! I am so pleased with my two beautiful books and I look forward to making some more! Lynn also gave us a set of very comprehensive notes to take away. A very enjoyable day! "

Lynne Friel responded:

"Hi Sally, thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you and Angela on Saturday and I'm so glad you both enjoyed the workshop (and the cake). I really liked the closures you both devised, using a pencil to slide into a leather loop to make the books stay shut. If you have any queries when you're making the new books don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm going to put up an 'Intermediate' leather journal workshop soon and hope I might see you both again. Best wishes Lynne "

Barrie and Helen Harper reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"We had a great day with excellent company. Course was well paced and so informative and interesting. Well worth it."

Gedwood responded:

"Thank you very much Barrie and Helen. Enjoy your drams!😊"

Anne Bruerton reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Extremely enjoyable day. Sarah and I really enjoyed the experience, and came away with both a sense of achievement and some lovely pieces. Thank you Jonathan for your guidance and patience. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Anne, Thank you very much for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both. Well done on your jewellery pieces - enjoy wearing your silver rings. Jonathan. "

Helena reviewed: Make your own Easter Chocolates

"Me and my teenage son thoroughly enjoyed today's chocolate making workshop. There were plenty of options in terms of ingredients and a lot of interesting information about cocoa. They were very helpful in taking our allergies into account. We had wonderful chocolates to take home. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Lovely to meet you and Eddie today. Very happy you enjoyed yourselves on the raw chocolate workshop. Thank you for reviewing it and see you again soon. Mara "

Barbara Bryan reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"The basket making course was excellent. Becky and John were great teachers. The course went along at a good pace and we had a lovely basket to take home. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, a very enjoyable day. "

Beverley Gearey reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"Excellent course but knowledgable tutors. Second time I’ve done this one and both Alison & Liz went out of their way to provide additional ideas and instruction. Amazing surroundings too. Highly recommend this course in particular but also the Art in the Barn workshops in gdneral"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Beverley, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let us know about your workshop with us. It was great to work with you again, to further develop your printmaking skills. There’s so much potential for your work and working at this larger scale will provide lots of opportunities for development. Happy printing. Best wishes Alison Butler "