Latest Reviews - Creative, craft and artisan courses and workshops

Beginners Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

Rebecca was a wonderful coach being calm and very knowledgeable. I have been interested in weaving for years but never tried it and was delighted with the outcome. I will certainly explore this amazing craft further.

By Libby Halford - 2 days ago

Learn to make your own silver jewellery onboard The Silver Jewellery Boat.

My sister, my daughter and myself spent a wonderful day last Sunday on the silver jewellery boat (which is a great venue!). Jonathan was very patient and an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed learning how to make copper chains, links and charms before making a silver bangle (which I'm wearing as I type). We tried out several different skills and...

By Veronica Grindley - 2 days ago

Furniture Painting Workshop in the Cotswolds

Warm welcome with a coffee and cake. Discussed what my expectations of the day were. Everything went at my pace and the course was very relaxed. I never felt like I was doing it wrong as creativity is what you make it. Lunch was brilliant my absolute favourite thank you, which allowed the paint to dry on my work. Then...

By Suzanne - 3 days ago

Introduction to Spoon Carving

An excellent and thoroughly enjoyable day in a beautiful location. Great tuition and guidance from Chris. Lunch and cake were delicious and the company was great. I thoroughly recommend this cause to anyone who would like to explore green woodworking.

By Richard Marchart. - 3 days ago

Beginners learn to sew - intro to dressmaking - Pyjama shorts - Worcestershire

Really enjoyed my first attempt at dressmaking. Everything was explained really well, and we had our own pattern to keep. I feel more confident to try other things, and will definitely be coming to more of your workshops, looking forward to making a top on Saturday. Thank you

By Mary - 3 days ago

Hedgerow Basketmaking Holiday

Really had a good time, learned many technical skills and the days were interesting and educational. The setting was lovely and Jane was a very good tutor, having expertise in the subject taught.

By Eirian - 3 days ago

A Guide to Working With Willow.

I attended the Stag Course in April and left with not only a wonderful Stag, but some excellent advice and skills. I think I may have caught the bug as it wasn't long before my own willow arrived and using all the techniques learnt, I was able to sculpt my very own piggy.

By Caroline Rutkowski - 3 days ago

Crafting and scrapbooking residential weekend Hertfordshire

Very well organised and hosted. Collaborative group. Nice people. Good food and good value. Have booked another course.

By Cin Burnett - 3 days ago

An introduction to candlemaking

Five Star Course and fun day. I cannot recommend highly enough Jo's course. Jo is friendly, informative and an exceptional host. She shared her knowledge willingly and thoroughly, explaining the background and reasons clearly for the activities we were doing. The resources available from types of wax to containers/moulds and fragrances was superb. I came away confident of trying this...

By Debbie Stevens - 3 days ago

Advanced Sewing Machine Skills with St Ives Adult Learning

It was 6 hours well spent. I learnt how to clean my sewing machine and all about needles and threads and when to use these for different purposes. We went on to learn how to use the different feet supplied for the machines and how to use the zip foot for piping. We learned how to do decorative effects with...

By Donna Abercrombie - 3 days ago