Latest reviews

Julia B reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"A great course and lovely way to spend a Saturday morning with like minded people. This is the second course I’ve done with Clare. On both occasions I’ve learnt a lot and have been surprised how quickly you can pick up a new skill, create something you are pleased with. Clare is a great teacher and explains everything thoroughly before you start working on your project. It doesn’t matter what experience you have, Clare is on hand to give advice, suggestions and tips to everyone in the class. Clare has extensive knowledge working with mix-media and is always looking for new ideas and methods to add that extra “edge” to her work and to pass on to people on her courses. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

" Many thanks for your kind words Julia. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I loved the way you stitched the botanicals to your artwork!"

Claire Hird reviewed: Living Willow Harlequin trees

"This is the second course I have done. They are fabulous. The setting is beautiful, Nicki is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and we created beautiful living willow trees to bring home. I am so thrilled. A great relaxed afternoon with friends. Thank you Nicki!! I thoroughly recommend these courses. Claire "

Janet Koszler reviewed: Mini Course-Candles, Wax Melts, Firestarters & Room Scenters

"Fantastic afternoon. Easy going...everything supplied. Easy instructions. Came away with lots of things I made. Rachel was fantastic and couldn't do enough for you. Lovely environment. Can't wait to go again. Thank you"

Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses responded:

" Hi Janet thank you for taking the time to do a review for me really appreciated, can’t wait to see you on the next course and on the wreath making! Kind regards Rachel"

Jill reviewed: Glass Artist's Studio Experience - Full Day Fusing (Private Booking)

"Had a brilliant day yesterday at the glass fusing workshop. Dawn is very talented and friendly, a really great teacher and host. I would definitely recommend this course. Thanks again Dawn we cannot wait to see the final results after firing in the kiln."

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

" Hi Jill, thank you for your lovely feedback, it was a delight to host you and your family yesterday, I am so pleased you all enjoyed yourselves. The kiln is on, and I am looking forward to seeing the results! "

Donna reviewed: Leaf Shaped Willow Basket

"The willow leaf course was really enjoyable, Rachel was fabulous and created a lovely atmosphere to create!! "

Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses responded:

" Hello Donna thanks for taking the time to provide us with a review it’s really appreciated. You made an amazing platter, very neat, well considered and you should be rightly chuffed with your outcome. Hopefully see you again on the course soon many thanks Rachel"

Rebecca Smeeth reviewed: Experience the Japanese art of raku using fire and flame

"A truly wonderful day. We learned so much and did so much in just a few hours. I love every single one of my unique pieces. Would highly recommend anyone of any level to attend this course. I’ll probably go back again myself!"

Gone To Pot Ceramics responded:

" Hi Rebecca, thank you for your kind review. Your pots were lovely, well done, all six of you produced beautiful pieces and you all seemed to enjoy each others company too. kind regards Janet, on behalf of the Raku Team"

Mary Byrne reviewed: Animal clay sculpture workshops one day

"Thoroughly enjoyed my animal Clay experience, was very pleased with my sculpture. Connie was a very patient teacher, she made sure at the end of the day that you were happy with your end result. Would highly recommend."

Christine W. reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"I really enjoyed this course. Not a natural to this I still came away with a tea light I am really pleased with . Kate was very helpful and clear in her instructions. I have attended others courses here and will be back again I am sure. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

" Thank you for the lovely review."

Martyn Jennings reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I enjoyed the day which was brilliantly led by Sharon supported very ably by Graham. The session was well paced and both Sharon and Graham supported everyone with a good deal of patience. "

Helen reviewed: Zarzo flower basket (1 day) workshop with Hopewood Baskets

"One day course making a beautiful zarzo basket with the very patient Sarah. I learned so much and am inspired to do more. A great day, thankyou."

Hopewood Baskets responded:

" So pleased you had a good time and enjoyed the day; it was an absolute pleasure and lovely talking about craft with you too. Thanks so much. "

Rita Lenko reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I was lucky to get a space on a 2 Day Workshop with Jo to work on a large dog sculpture. The result was just simply amazing and I am so pleased and proud of my sculpture. Work is great fun under Jo's watchful eye who will help and advise in such a lovely manner making one feel very empowered. Warning, the experience is addictive, this was my second workshop and I have a booking for next year to attend with my husband and am waitlisted for another one this year! I thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend Jo and her classes. This an experience everybody who likes to be creative or wants to be should experience. Go and book, you will not be disappointed! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

" Thank you so much Rita! Your dog was amazing and will look great in any space you display him. I look forward to seeing you back here again for further adventures ... ! Jo xx"

Helen Lunn reviewed: Junk Journal Workshop

"I had a fantastic day! Carrie is an excellent teacher and my junk journal turned out really well. I can thoroughly recommend the workshop."

Crafts for Wellbeing responded:

" It was a pleasure to meet you, Helen, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I hope to see you again soon!"

Suzy Wilson reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshop - 121 or 'you and a friend'

"Excellent a really fun informative day . Ruth is lovely and a very good teacher . I highly recommend her "

Blue Skies Glass Studio responded:

" Thank you Suzy! It was wonderful to have you both here and to see your creations come to life! "

Mary Brown reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"Wendy was friendly, welcoming and a great teacher. The course is held in a beautiful location overlooking the river Tamar. My Daughter and I had a wonderfully creative time and cannot wait to see the finished product after the glass has been in the kiln and fitted to the lantern. I cannot think of a better way to spend a morning"

Natasha and Alex. reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery/ceramics workshop

"Alex and I (my 12 years old) booked this class upon recommendation and we were not disappointed. We had a wonderful day together. It was Alex’s first time and she really enjoyed it. She felt so comfortable and free to explore her creative side with the great support of Louise. Whilst she found the wheel hard she still enjoyed herself. For me I love pottery and I wanted to get back into it because it had been so long. From the outset Louise was friendly, and she created such a wonderful environment to play around with the clay. It’s clear she is extremely talented and knowledgable and she displays this through a warm, calm and down to earth nature. I am already looking forward to going back to learn more. "

Andy reviewed: One day, one-to-one, blacksmith course

"Alex - thank you so much for showing me the art of smithing. This was for my 40th Birthday, with your guidance I was able to make some keep sakes for my children & wife to mark this Birthday. If you have an interest in forging, blacksmithing do book the course. It’s excellent fun "

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

" Hi Andy, Thank you very much for your great review. I'm glad you had a memorable day to mark your 40th! Thank you for coming Alex"

Annette and Lee Fitzjohn reviewed: Stool Making Workshop

"A great hands-on course with an extremely patient and caring teacher. A lovely day in a magical setting. We are both delighted and astounded by our beatific stools. Tim also makes a brilliant cup of tea."

Milla STACPOOLE reviewed: 1 and 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Hampshire, Friday 17th March 2023

"A great course. Excellent and v clear professional tuition, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beautiful location and all very well set out. Highly recommend. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

" Hi Milla, Thanks for letting us know about your time with us in the barn - it’s much appreciated and we really enjoyed working with you. You created a beautiful lino cut, so we hope that it’s the start of a new creative departure for you. Have you planned your next composition? Best wishes and happy cutting. Alison & Liz"

Gail reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"A great afternoons introduction to using epoxy resin, I enjoyed Richard’s seascapes class immensely, I knew nothing about epoxy resin and left inspired to try the process at home, armed with the basic principles and practical tips. He is a very supportive tutor, patient and knowledgeable. Great day!"

Jackie Ure Reid reviewed: Full day fused glass course

"A most enjoyable day, more than ‘just’ a days course. A real pamper day, from the moment I arrived to the moment I said goodbye. A super welcome, delicious food and patience, inspiration, artistic knowledge. Clean, warm and a super home and studio. Money well spent, I would recommend this course to anyone. I collected my pieces today and was thrilled how well they came out, thank you Kim and Sharon 😃"

Catrina Nixon reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"My friend Kate and I had the most wonderful day making our beautiful handbags under Rosanna’s expert and patient guidance. I couldn’t believe what we achieved in just one day! So satisfying and so rewarding. Strongly recommended! Thank you Rosanna!"

Rosanna Clare responded:

" Thank you Catrina, so glad you both enjoyed it 👍"

Darren BC reviewed: Explore your creativity in enamels - an introductory morning of enamelling - joint session for two

"A totally brilliant morning - it was gift for my wife and I joined her. It was informative, relaxed and good fun with some great pieces produced by both my wife and I. I have already recommended this to some friends 😎 Christine is also incredibly talented and her studio and work is very inspiring, overall a great morning! Thank you."

Original Kiln-fired Enamelled Jewellery responded:

" Thank you very much Darren, It’s great to know the two of you had such a good time designing and making your enamel pieces. I was very happy to pass on my experience and it would be fantastic if you do go further with enamelling, Nikki."

Valerie Jackson reviewed: Fused Glass 'Awakening Spring' Workshop at the Warehouse

"A really enjoyable course. Jo is a great tutor - very encouraging and supportive. It was lovely to spend a morning in great company and to see how different all our designs were. I will definitely be doing another course - highly recommended."

Jo Turner Stained Glass responded:

" Thank you for the review and I am so glad you enjoyed the course. Your pieces are in the kiln firing today :) and I will let you know as soon as they are ready. Jo "

Chantal Staplehurst reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"Spent a lovey day learning to throw bowls. Marina was incredibly patient and explained everything in great detail. Would thoroughly recommend this course."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

" Thanks Chantal for your lovely review. Was really great and a lot of fun with you both too 😊 Marina x"

Lyn reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"A great experience. Vicky was welcoming and well prepared. Her tuition was clear and she was helpful at every stage. I was delighted with my glass designs and am looking forward to showing them off to friends and family. Very happy to recommend Vicky’s Glass Fusion Workshop. "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

" Aw, shucks, I'm blushing now.... thank you for your kind words, it was great that you knew what you wanted so we could get started on making your pieces. It'll be nice to say that you made them when people ask where you bought them from!"