Latest reviews

Carolanne reviewed: Willow Trug Basket Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day. I was a complete beginner and took home a really beautiful basket. Suz is a great Teacher and kept us all going at the perfect pace with lots of encouragement along the way. Would highly recommend. "

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you for a great review Carolanne! It was great to have you along and hopefully has inspired many more baskets to come!"

Rebekah reviewed: Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop

"I had an amazing day at the stained glass workshop. Sarah was so lovely and extremely helpful throughout the day. She made everyone in the group feel welcome and was so encouraging during the whole process. We could use some example pieces as a guide, or could come up with our own designs. All resources were provided and the venue was in a great little area with amazing food options not even a minutes walk away which was great for lunch. I would highly recommend this workshop! "

Hobgoblin Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks for your review Rebekah. Really enjoyed meeting you all. "

Michaela reviewed: Half day glass fusing for beginners/intermediate

"What a fantastic day! Nicky was wonderful and we had the best time. Highly recommend "

Mel Sutherland reviewed: Stained glass mosaic sun catchers in the Cotswolds

"Absolutely superb day. Yvette is very knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging. We had such fun. Great selection of materials and great coffee and biscuits. Highly recommend."

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much. It was a lovely day and your suncatchers were beautiful. Glad you liked the biscuits too. "

Yvonne reviewed: Glass Fusing Fun Workshop

"We did a full day Glass Fusing experience with Penny at Through the Arch, and would recommend to anyone, it was amazing. My daughter booked it as my birthday & mother's day present, a lovely mum & daughter day of fun & creativity. Penny is an excellent tutor, explaining and guiding you through the techniques & skills, as well as safety in glass handling, needed to create your artworks. She is superb at giving you as much help as needed to make several gorgeous pieces of fused glass art, or stepping back and letting you crack on if you are happy with what you are doing. No question is too stupid either. The studio is well organised and equipped, and Penny provides a wonderfully relaxing, even 'cosy' environment in which you can relax and let your inner creative loose! I have some health/mobility issues but nothing was any trouble and I felt that as much help as needed would have been forthcoming had I needed it. Just a fantastic day suitable for almost anyone and the small class size means you can get a lot done and all the individual attention needed. As a day to share for couples, friends, siblings, parent/grown up child, etc, I cannot recommend this course highly enough. To echo a certain famous brand of footwear, "Just Do It!" Thank you Penny, for a fantastic day, we will be back to learn more! "

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review, Yvonne. It was a pleasure to host your creative day and you are so talented, demonstrated by your ideas and the finished products. I have your certificate awaiting you on collection of your glass. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again as you were so lovely to work with. Thank you Penny"

Julia Moor reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"This was such an enjoyable day with a friendly, warm and talented artist. Liz had planned the workshop thoroughly, lots of resources and inspiration, guidance and ideas a plenty and all in a stunning environment. Will definitely come back."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Julia, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day here. You were like a duck to water with experimental printmaking, understanding the potential of the techniques and happy to explore and experiment. It was great working with you and you’re very welcome to return for further workshops at The Slipper Studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Tanya Mayor reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop - Botanic Designs

"Had an amazing time, thoroughly enjoyed the experience and Becky & co were brilliant teachers and put us at ease. Plenty of tea and biscuits and can't wait to see our finished products. Thank you"

Tyrone Carpenter reviewed: Introduction to Hand Tool Joinery 1-day course

"Brilliant course. Very well organised and everything prepared in advance. Catherine was fabulous. Highly recommend it and am looking forward to the next stage course "

Yandle & Sons Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your review, we are pleased that you enjoyed it and will pass you comments along to the instructor."

Sue Oearl reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"I have just done the beginners course with Denny. It was great. She has great patience and a good selection of materials. Cakes are really good too! I am looking forward to the next course with her. Thank you Denny. "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you Sue for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the day … and the cake! See you soon. Denny x"

Jane Smith reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

"It was a brilliant day. Jackie was so informative and helpful. It was a small group so we got plenty of individual help. Can't wait to do another one "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you Jane it was a pleasure to meet you all the best Jacquie "

Hazel reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"We had the best time, thank you so much!! We'll be back for another workshop soon... "

Bethany reviewed: Glass Fusing Fun Workshop

"For my Mother’s birthday she wanted to do some do a craft course of some kind. I spotted this one and thought it would be so much nicer than going to a larger college based class where it can be just the two of us. I was right! Penny was so lovely and welcoming and had all the tea and coffee on the ready. She explained the methods of creating beautiful art pieces clearly and with only two of us it was great undivided attention. Whatever imaginative design we could think of she had what we needed and helped us produce it the best way! Could not recommend taking this course highly enough! As stated on here, if you’d rather do the “full day” which I’d definitely recommend then it was really quick and easy to contact and ask for a full day and it gets added on here at the agreed day for you to book. "

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you Bethany for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your mum as part of her birthday and mothers day gift and you made it a very enjoyable day for me too. You are both very artistic and really challenged yourselves with your creations. Well done! I have your certificates ready for you on collection of your glass. Thank you again Penny"

Sarah and David reviewed: Garden Sculpture Course

"An absolutely awesome day! Billy is a fantastic teacher - patient, encouraging and very knowledgeable - and the day whizzed by. We blacksmithed in the morning making the separate elements of our plant support, poppy and trio of mushrooms and welded in the afternoon. We are so proud of what we made, and can't wait to come back! Thank you, Billy!"

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Hi Sarah, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you and David, you both really excelled at the activity's and would be great to have you back in the forge in future! Take care, -Billy"

Lou reviewed: Willow Weaving: Berry Basket

"We had a great day with Jane. Good location and good facilities onsite. The day was intense but satisfying leaving with a basket that just needed trimming. Good value for money as all materials supplied. Thank you"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

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

Elisa Dodd reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"What a lovely relaxing day and you lose yourself in weaving which is wonderful. Alice is a great teacher, kind and patient. She taught a variety of weave stitches and we all made beautiful weaves. Thank you Alice! "

Neville Harrison reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"A brilliant experience. I was a total beginner and learnt so much across the day. It was so fulfilling to produce a spoon. "

Kerry Riley reviewed: Glass bottle cutting for beginners - Sittingbourne

"Lovely afternoon with Claire and Janet in their custom workshop cutting glass bottles and transforming them into something new. From one single bottle I made an egg cup, and two different storm lanterns. Their expert tuition made cutting wine bottles easy. Refreshments supplied as well. Would definitely recommend and hope to join some of their other workshops. "

Fancy Tat responded:

"Hello Kerry, Thank you so much for your kind review. We very much enjoyed spending the afternoon with you and we are really pleased that you had a lovely time :) We look forward to seeing you again! Kind Regards Claire & Janet"

Susie reviewed: Fused glass light catchers workshop - Forest Row

"My sister, mum and I had a great afternoon 😀 Jayne was an informative and encouraging tutor. It was fantastic to find a craft that all of us including my 96 year old mum could enjoy and achieve great results. "

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop

"Sarah was very informative. This day was a present from my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Learning new skills in a very relaxed atmosphere. Thank you"

Hobgoblin Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Karen, glad you enjoyed your present, was a great day all round. "

Mell reviewed: 2 day knife making course

"Bought this as a 21st birthday present for my boyfriend he absolutely loved it, so much so he wanted his own forge! Such an amazing time, we both learnt so much and Gary & Joss were lovely and very helpful. We had a great laugh and took home a beautiful knife. Will definitely be doing this again in the future! Thankyou so much :) Mell & Jack"

Fra reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Excellent couple of hours. Targeted tuition plus lots of additional ideas. Worth saying if you are tall as a couple of looms have greater height."

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks Fran. It was great to have you in the studio again :) So many creative ideas! Hope to see you again soon"

Sue reviewed: Landscapes in Wool - Painting with Fibres

"Everything covered well, looking forward to developing the skills learnt today. "

Mark Horsfall reviewed: A whole day woodturning tuition

"I honestly don’t think I could have had a better day listening and learning from Chris who gave compliments when I’d earned them (and is sadly missing from many courses) and constructive criticism when I didn’t quite get it. I had lots of technical queries for him and he explained everything so well - what a great mentor and teacher you are. Thanks so, so much. "

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Wow Mark thanks, really glad you got so much from your tuition. Like I said on the day if you need any further information or assistance then please do give me a call . Best wishes. Chris Parker "

Michael K Davis reviewed: Beginner AND Intermediate Woodworking Full Day Course - Saturdays

"Ray Whitby is a brilliant teacher. Having no previous experience of joinery I picked up everything very quickly due to the great instruction. I can't wait to learn some more complex joints. "

Jacqui and Tim reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Excellent course, personable and professional Nick, Charlie and Emily. Superb in instruction and guiding of creating a spoon from a chunk of wood. Great introduction and will be going back to do the bowl making course once we have made some spoons at home. Many thanks for a wonderful day."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"We’re really glad both of you enjoyed the day ! If you’d like help with anything or advice on tools please don’t hesitate to contact me."