Latest reviews

Wendy J reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"A brilliant way to learn a new skill, with fantastic support (and patience!) from Mark and a lovely box to take home. I had never done any woodworking before the course and enjoyed every minute of it. "

Roma reviewed: Hand spinning course - absolute beginners

"Excellent day with Hollie. Learnt plenty but also had a good laugh. Most enjoyable day. Lots of information and knowledge imparted. Thank you Hollie."

Rachel reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"Another great day reduction Lino-printing with Lee. He’s really good at gently guiding you through what is a fairly complicated process, to achieve something you’ll be proud of. Everyone on the day I attended went away with something creative and beautiful. Thank you Lee! "

Lee Wright Artist responded:

"Glad you had such a good day Rachel. Hope to see you soon for some more arty fun! Lee"

Angela Patterson reviewed: Archive, DO NOT LIST

"Amazing experience! My partner and nephew had a great day on the Bladesmithing course. Alex is a brilliant instructor who was very knowledgeable. "

Gill Grout reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"Oliver is very welcoming, and explained all the processes at the beginning, advising us how the day would go. There was lots of encouragement and help along the way. The venue is large and airy with a lovely woodburner, and plenty of tea and biscuits available. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and came out with some nice pieces of work. "

Fiona Burton reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"I did the half day Wave Fusion Glass course on Sunday 3rd March. What a lovely experience. Melanie was lovely, very informative & helpful. I was very impressed with the wave I made and a couple pieces of jewellery. Very relaxing afternoon. I definitely recommend and I’m looking forward to doing another course. "

Ann Andrews reviewed: Wood turning - 2 hour taster session

"I really enjoyed the wood turning taster session. It was great to have one to one attention, getting to know the machine and tools. Anna's guidance and top tips on what to do, and what not to do will stay with me whilst I practice and will return for the bowl turning in time. In the meantime I shall proudly use my bottle stop. Thanks Anna. "

Anna L Nichols Furniture responded:

"Glad to hear you had a good time. Can’t wait to see your new turnings in the future "

Jan Dingley reviewed: Glass Artist's Studio Experience Day - Fusing (Open group)

"I spent an amazing day with Dawn at her workshop. Her introductory talk about glass reflected her extensive knowledge and set the scene for the practical activities. Before and after lunch we were able to cut, prepare, design and assemble various glass articles. Dawn was always available to answer questions and give advice. A thoroughly enjoyable day -- now need to see how it comes out of the kiln!! "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you Jan, so glad you enjoyed the day - work is already in for it’s first firing, and I can’t wait to see what you all made! Dawn x "

Howard reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"I really enjoyed the Resin Course. It was informative and fun. Scott is wonderfully open and kind. He comes across as an engaging enthusiastic man who knows a lot and is clearly highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional. I would encourage you to give it a go. It's time and money well spent."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Howard thanks for such a lovely review. I really glad you enjoyed the day, had fun and learned some new stuff. remember to spray your mould before you pour and have fun being creative Scott "

Kimble reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Excellent. Huge array of equipment to work with. Plenty of help at hand from the two tutors who were friendly and informative. Never welded before but by the end of the day had made a passable garden flower scuplture from scrap. Highly recommended."

Keith Lough reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Robert provided a gentle journey from talking about the wood (fallen Pollok lime) through the tools and techniques for making them work. He was patient with our various ambitions and abilities with the various tools and, one way or another, everyone created a spoon. The tools are very sharp, so you need to listen to Robert and 'listen' to the wood; be patient. It's an unheated workshop; take layers of clothing. A really nice day."

Linda Atkinson reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Wonderful course, very well organised. Melanie was really friendly and a good teacher. Relaxed and great value for money."

Sarah reviewed: Kit Sea Glass Wire Wrap, Jewellery Making, DIY, Pendant, Pre-cut Wire Pieces and x2 Sea Glass Colour Instructions all inclusive

"My Sea Glass Kit was perfect, arrived on time, packaged nicely and easy instructions photos helped, lovely bits of sea glass."

JEWELLERY KITS & SILVER BITS responded:

"Hello Sarah I am thrilled to hear you are pleased with your Sea Glass Kit, always lovely to hear back personal reviews, thank you for taking the time to let me know. Nicky Gee"

Goodall reviewed: Needle Felting Landscape Workshop with Janine Jacques

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Tutor was informative, patient, helpful & attentive. Everybody succeeded in completing a beautiful piece of work. Plenty of equipment, with a great choice of colours."

Janine Jacques responded:

"Thank you so much for coming and your lovely review. Really appreciate it. All the best Janine "

Sue Percy reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"My friend and I had the most enjoyable and informative morning with Barbara learning how to make felt work animals. Would definitely recommend this course with Barbara"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sue, it was lovely to meet you both. I loved your cutie little mice 😁. Happy future crafting."

Reuben reviewed: Archive, DO NOT LIST

"Teacher was amazing. Helped everyone understand and was so nice."

Caron Kilroy reviewed: Needle felt your Dog or Cat

"I went along to the needle felting cats and dogs course as a complete novice in February 2024. The studio is a fabulous Aladdins cave of craft in an incredible historic building. Josephine is so talented at her many fibre crafts and was super helpful and kind and guided us all so well in making our animals. I absolutely love the whole day and am proud of my dog as my first attempt at it. If you are looking for a fun course to do, this is the one. This is ideal and you would be hard pushed to find anybody with Josephine’s knowledge. I really loved it. Thank you so much. "

Phinefibre responded:

"Hi Caron, Delighted you had a lovely day learning all about needle felting animals and enjoyed the studio space or my ‘Aladdins cave’. Thank you so much for your very kind thoughts about my fibre arts skills, much appreciated."

Martina Jarosova reviewed: Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman

"If you're looking for an unforgettable woodcarving experience look no further. :) I highly recommend this course which I recently had the pleasure of attending. From start to finish, it was an experience filled with laughter, learning, and genuine camaraderie. The course takes place in Giles' cozy studio and thanks to smaller group size, we were able to connect and share our passions for nature and woodcarving. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it easy to dive into the creative process with enthusiasm. But it was our teacher who truly made this course unforgettable. Patient, passionate, and endlessly skilled, he guided us through every step of the woodcarving journey. I would not hesitate to book an advanced course when I get the chance. Thank you for the wonderful day! ☀️"

Giles Newman responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Martina. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and to learn of your creative journey, to see your beautiful work and to share in such a truly enjoyable day. I do hope that you continue to carve and that you find a way to pull together all of your skills into your incredible jewellery creations. Thank you again!"

Kristofer reviewed: Blacksmithing and Forging Workshop, making copper wrist bands and steel coat hooks.

"She's great at what she can make, lovely work and shows you how do it well. Good working with your hands. Good cost for it."

Grace Forge responded:

"Thanks Kristopher! Appreciate it "

Jay Whewell reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"My husband and I had a great few hours with Carolyn. She put us at ease instantly and we had such fun trying something new! Thanks so much for a good day, looking forward to seeing how our pieces turn out :) "

Sarah Griffiths reviewed: Soap Making for Beginners

"What a lovely day I had with Diane. After a warm welcome, Diane chatted with me about the various stages and processes of soap making. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to explain the science behind it all in a very interesting and accessible way. I was an absolute beginner to soap making and had seen various kits online but wanted to have a greater understanding of how and what I could achieve. I couldn’t have wished for a better tutor. I made some heavenly lavender soap in a very relaxed setting but precision, attention to detail and safety were paramount in Diane’s kitchen. The course fulfilled all my expectations and more. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to venture into soap making. "

Aroma Natural responded:

"Sarah, what can I say... huge thank you for such an amazing review, and for taking the time to write it. It really does help other people to hear that you have had a good time and learnt how to make a lovely soap. I would also like to thank you as you took me out of my comfort zone by using keffir for the first time. Enjoy your soap and thank you once again. It was lovely to have you here and to meet your husband. "

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

"Recently attended this 2-day sculpture workshop in Norfolk with Jo. Learning new skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere made the experience truly special. Jo's guidance added a calm touch, making it a perfect way to spend a couple of days immersed in creativity."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Richard - your extra large abstract dog was fantastic! Thank goodness he managed to fit into your car 😆🙌. What a statement piece for wherever you decide to place him. Well done! Jo xx"

Daniela Wolff reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"I had a wonderful day making a pheasant willow sculpture for my garden. Kate was very patient and helpful and we all ended the day with a great piece of art to take home. I would definitely recommend this workshop for anyone who would like to have a go and learn a new skill. "

Sue reviewed: Personalised leather bound journal workshop

"Loved the day... Tracy was welcoming, informative and a great teacher. Brilliant experience and to be recommended. "

Zelie reviewed: Monthly Sewing November- Sew a bottle gift bag

"A lovely relaxed afternoon. Great venue. Very friendly tuition. The pace of the workshop was good. All the materials were beautiful. Lovely and very useful end product with lots of skills learned along the way."