Latest reviews

Angela reviewed: Daytime glass fusing workshop with Paula Andrews

"Brilliant afternoon. Paula was very friendly and informative. She gave us lots of ideas and help if we needed. We made some lovely items unfortunately I forgot to take any photos 😀"

Surabhi reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"I booked this mainly for my boyfriend to make a knife and we loved it. I was genuinely terrible at blacksmithing (couldn’t hit it hard enough, melted the entire thing multiple times) and Richard was so helpful in making sure I left with a knife LOL. Really fun day out and a great gift!"

Malik reviewed: Portrait sculpture in clay

"I cannot recommend this course enough. The opportunity to take time, observe and develop techniques was fantastic. Most importantly, Luke’s wealth of experience, with a talent for sculpture and teaching, shone through along the journey. Learning to see, to develop your work and yourself cannot be underestimated. I will return!"

Luke Shepherd responded:

"Thanks Malik. I look forward to seeing you again."

Bob reviewed: A whole day woodturning tuition

"Excellent, very productive day with Chris who was very informative and has great patience. I was able to take home a bowl to be proud of........ok, yes, it wasn't without a bit of help! Thanks Chris 👍"

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"You are very welcome Bob , Was great to have you in the workshop you are a man of many talents 👍 ,glad you enjoyed your day. Bw Chris "

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

"Thoroughly enjoyed my day with Jonny, Sam and Becky creating my willow basket which was a great achievement for me. Jonny and Becky are great tutors who make the steps easy to understand and follow. Sam was fantastic and a great support, helping us all throughout the day. Lunch was very tasty and great value. All in all a great team and great value. Hope to be back for more courses. Thank you all."

nicola simpson reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"What a brilliant day we had. Vicky and Vicky are both lovely and so talented. We had such an enjoyable day and can’t wait to return. "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Hi Nicola, thank you so much for your kind review. I do have to say that a lot of the talent is yours, we just help you direct it! It would be great to see you again and hear a few more tales of the potteries. All the best, Vicky"

Barbara reviewed: Round Shopper Willow Basket

"A great course for all standards. I had never done basket weaving before but Suz was friendly, encouraging and happy to explain as many times as needed. The class size was perfect (6) everyone was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone. Make a great day out with friends or if you are flying solo. I was surprisingly pleased with the basket I made. I will definitely be doing this again. Location was easy to find and plenty of parking. I did find the room a little dark. "

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Hi Barbara! Thank you for your lovely review and the feedback about the room. You're right the room is a bit enclosed. These indoor courses only happen during the winter then we're back in the beautiful woodland for the rest of the year!"

Jan Wright reviewed: Embroidery for beginners

"If you’re interested in learning how to embroider I can’t recommend this course highly enough. Rosemary is an exceptional teacher, she’s patient, knowledgeable and very skilled. I came away from the course wanting to do more and have a feeling I’ll be back!"

Heritage Embroidery responded:

"Thank you Jan for your kind review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the day and feel inspired to carry on developing your new skill. If you do want to come again for another of my workshops you are now certainly capable of doing either gold work or Stumpwork. I’d love to help you again, I enjoyed your company and thought we had a fun day.😄 Many thanks Rosemary x"

Penny Walmsley reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I was on this course with Helen and Ron and agree wholeheartedly with everything they have said. I was worried about using the shave horse and the draw knife but after a demonstration and a bit of practice, absolutely loved it. Each of the woodworking tools took a bit of getting used to, but once you got the hang of it, it was easy. I made a sturdy footstool out of Chestnut, which I believe will last for many years outside, under my veranda. I did this course as I wanted to see if I would be able to do the longer 6 day Creative Seating course. Now I feel confident to try. Looking forward to coming back in April."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Penny, I look forward to seeing you in April! "

Ryan reviewed: Willow Weaving – Little Peg Basket

"I highly recommend this course. Jane is an amazing teacher and I loved hearing about the history of basketry. Such a beautiful venue and Mara is always there to help :) Thank you."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us for this course Ryan. We're delighted that you had a positive experience. Look forward to seeing you again soon. "

Ailsa reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"A very informal, relaxed and enjoyable session. Geoff takes time to demonstrate and explain the various processes in throwing a pot and was on hand to encourage and support as I had a go. One to one tuition made it excellent value for money. Overall very enjoyable "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the session, Ailsa Thank you for your review and hope to see you back again soon. Geoff"

Anneka reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"Really great morning with Kathy making candles and having a good old chat! We especially loved printing our images onto pillar candles - definitely going to try that at home! Thanks to Kathy who was full of chandler knowledge, really hospitable and even gave my husband a card for his birthday!"

Bernie reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"Eleanor is a wonderful teacher. There is time to learn health & safety, cutting and design techniques, before making our own creations. I felt inspired and comfortable to try things out (as a novice to this art form). I had a fun day. Whole-heartedly recommend this course ❤"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Bernie, it was great to have you with us and to see your confidence grow in trying our new designs of your own! Wear them with pride, they are lovely! Hope to see you again at a future course! Thank you for coming and for your enthusiastic review! Best wishes Eleanor "

Alice Hughes reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Excellent course with Judith. She was very attentive to each person's idea and helped them achieve what they could in the time we had. Left feeling inspired to buy some lino equipment and try it myself at home! Highly recommend this course. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Alice, thank you. Lovely to meet you and to help you create your elegant hare prints. I hope you enjoy making many more prints in the future!"

Cormac reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"A fantastic day with Tony! He provided a very well structured course with a well tailored learning curve. All risk felt well mitigated creating a lovely learning environment and he clearly has a wealth of experience and knowledge that is imparted effortlessly. The one on one method is excellent and well worth it, meaning every single move I made was able to be assessed and constructively criticised to progress quickly. I feel very confident after this course in both method and setup. I am now very keen to develop my welding further. Well recommended!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Cormac Thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure teaching you. I have no doubt that you will continue developing your skills and knowledge further to achieve your objectives . If I can be of any further assistance in future please don’t hesitate to contact me. Regards Tony "

Ann Hodges reviewed: Saturday Workshop - Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"I have just done the upholstery workshop with my daughter. We had an excellent day learning how to strip down and reupholster drop in seat dining chairs that were much in need of tlc. Sarah was very welcoming, knowledgeable and encouraging. We had fun, learned new skills, came away with 2 upholstered chairs and the supplies and confidence to tackle the remaining chairs at home. "

Patricia Lewis reviewed: Introduction to simple Ink Drawings

"Thoroughly enjoyed it, very relaxed atmosphere, had a lot of fun and am itching to get experimenting with these new ideas. Nina is a great teacher. "

Jansen reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Did this course with my Sons (aged 16 and 21) in Feb 2024, and it kept each of us busy/engaged for the whole weekend. Arian is an excellent teacher of this craft, and carefully guides complete beginners through to making a knife with leather pouch. We were all blown away by the end results and now appreciate the never ending filing, sanding and sharpening :-) You also come away learning how to sharpen knives. We are now cherishing our knives, oiling the handles and keeping the blades sharp."

Oliver Osborne reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"Really enjoyed the course. The teacher was very informative and the overall flow of the course / intro / using and learning about tools worked very well! I will definitely come back for another course! "

Lucille Reeves reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"My daughter and I spent a delightful afternoon with Sarah whose patience and knowledge are abundant. Very happy with the colourful glass items we made. "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review -pleased you like your pieces!"

Sandy Foster reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - London

"I loved this course so much. Elspeth really set up a relaxed and fun environment and her instructions were delivered clearly and with patience. I came away with a project I was excited about completing and lots of ideas for the next. Would definitely come again and recommend to others. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed the day, we would love to see you at another class learning a different technique. Thanks for the lovely review Sandy :-) Make sure you send us pics of your creations."

Elizabeth Sheldon reviewed: Beautiful Bookbinding

"I was lucky to have 2 half -day classes to myself. Fiona is knowledgeable and talented. We completed 3 different types of books and I have made some myself at home so Fiona gave me enough knowledge and skill to be able to do them on my own. Looking forward to her paper making classes next"

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Elizabeth. It was a pleasure to welcome you to my studio and share some bookbinding skills with you. I am so pleased you have managed to create some more. Looking forward to teaching you some Ecoprinting in the Spring x"

Isabel Ayres reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - London

"A fun and relaxing day. Elspeth is knowledgeable and encouraging. I left with some beautiful materials and lots of inspiration for future projects!"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you Isabel, you were a pleasure to teach :-)"

Sue Crampton reviewed: Willow Hare workshop

"Amazing course! Rachel was a brilliant teacher- clear instructions and she made sure we all kept on track to go home with a completed hare. Excellent venue- warm and bright. It was a full on day, went home shattered but very thrilled with my finished hare!"

Rachel Harwood Willow responded:

"Thank you for your review Sue, I’m so glad you enjoyed the day and your hare was fabulous ! Rachel"

Debbie and Nick reviewed: Spoon Carving at Wilderness Foundation UK

"We did the workshop with Max and had a great day. He's very knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. It's certainly a challenge, but a very rewarding one; next time I see the price of a hand-carved spoon, I will be more understanding. The location is lovely, and it comes with tea, coffee and bics. Would definitely recommend"

Max Sconyers III responded:

"Thanks so much Debbie and Nick! Wonderful to meet and carve with you both. "