Latest reviews

Fiona Farmer reviewed: Teen Art Taster Session (12-16 yrs)

"My daughter came for the first time on the 11/11/23 and she really enjoyed it. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. She has booked to attend again next week, Thank you."

The White Room Art Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your review! I’m really pleased she enjoyed the class! See you next week! Julie "

Amber Pearce reviewed: Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop

"Had a great session with Sarah! She was very welcoming and warm. She had a lovely teaching style ensuring everybody was comfortable with what they were doing and understanding what she was saying. I wasn’t confident at the beginning that I would manage to walk away with anything but I had a lovely Xmas tree decoration that I’m pleased as punch with! My mum came with me and she had a fabulous time too. Will be recommending to anybody and everybody!"

Hobgoblin Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review Amber. Was a pleasure to teach you both, hope you pursue stained glass further. "

jo collins reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Loved the course. Relaxed, informative, lots of choices on fragrances etc and opportunities to try making different types of candles, melts and fragrance bars. Lunch was lovely and the whole day was just good fun!"

Pete Clifford reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"This was a lot of fun. Having no experience since 5th form metalwork 45 years ago, I didn't expect to be much good at this.....and I wasn't!! I really enjoyed it though, and I made a serviceable knife. Andy was a huge help and his teaching style is both effective and engaging. Recommended "

Emily Carr reviewed: Making Stained Glass Christmas Baubles (Alnwick)

"Very fun and could be challenging, but we were helped through all of it and after we learned it was easy. We got some very unique ornaments that will last."

Simply Smallholding responded:

"How lovely to hear you enjoyed the workshop. The ornaments will become family heirlooms one day - hopefully. Thank you"

Andi w reviewed: Portrait Paintings in Oils

"Brilliant course. Totally recommend. Learnt more in 3 days than a year at art college on oil painting, how to use paints etc."

Lorraine walker reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"I did this course with Jo Boho Shed and it was amazing. Jo is an amazing tutor and the group of ladies I shared this experience with after doing my stool are wanting me to go onto bigger and better things involving upholstery. Thank you for this experience, much appreciated."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh Lorraine, you were a pleasure to teach, thank you for your very kind review. What a great bunch you were, I had lots of fun too. Keep me updated on your upholstery progress. You'll be amazing! x"

Lila reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A great introduction to a wonderful weaving technique. Nicola is a relaxed, approachable teacher and creates a calm atmosphere in which to weave. I really enjoyed my session and was very happy with the piece of work I came away with. Highly recommend!"

Jake reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Had an amazing day with Dave. Real passionate for what he does and is an excellent teacher. He gave real clear instructions broken down into a few steps at a time to make them easy to follow. He has a great balance between watching what you're doing and standing back to allow you to get on with it. He was always happy to answer questions and help whenever needed. I couldn't recommend this course enough. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your awesome review Jake, it is very much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your day, it was a genuine pleasure to have you in the forge. You did a brilliant job with your knife, hope you enjoy using it. Kindest regards Dave"

Kate Brown reviewed: Glass bottle cutting for beginners - Sittingbourne

"I loved every minute of this course! Our hosts were warm and welcoming, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the training was clear and easy to understand. I’ve been trying (and failing) to cut glass for months now, and this course gave me the knowledge and confidence to launch my hobby. I’ve already bought the equipment I need and cut my first bottle on my own! I’ll definitely be back to try another craft. "

Fancy Tat responded:

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

Sue reviewed: Hand spinning Day Course

"Had a lovely day with Juliet learning to spin. She is a real expert and passionate about her craft. Very patient as I got to grips with the spinning wheel. Highly recommend this course if you really want to learn about spinning from choosing a fleece to creating something special."

Juliet Hill Handspinning responded:

"Hello Sue, it was lovely to meet you, so glad you enjoyed your spinning day. It is very satisfying when there is a successful outcome ! Juliet"

John Kazer reviewed: Spoon Carving at Manor Wood

"A great day - good company and conversation plus I learnt a lot. Was quite happy with my first efforts as well!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi John, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the course, hope to see you at Manor Wood in the future! Matt"

Yvonne reviewed: Gel Plate Printing - Festive Fun

"I had a wonderful time learning a new skill. Jane is an excellent teacher, she is patient, enthusiastic and encouraging. At the end of the session Jane had given me the knowledge and confidence to use my Gelli Plate at home. I couldn’t have asked for anything more, thank you."

Jane Fellows Art responded:

"Thank you Yvonne for your wonderful review! I really enjoyed teaching you and am so pleased you feel happy and confident to carry on experimenting with your gelli plate at home. All the very best and have fun! Jane"

everett batty reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Very good course. Bill was brilliant. Going again. Excellent."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Everett I will pass your kind remarks onto Bill. Regards Alan "

Angie Rose reviewed: Art clay silver

"Really enjoyed the course, Jade and Ian are very friendly and great teachers. They helped us all make beautiful, and unique, items to take home together with great memories. Already planning to go back and do another course with them. "

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"Thank you Angie, it was such a lovely morning and you all made such wonderful jewellery:) "

Ceri reviewed: Two day willow deer workshop at Usk

"My daughter and I really enjoyed this course. The workshop was lovely, surrounded by countryside, and the size of the group was just right to ensure a good group dynamic while enabling Amanda to give some one to one assistance to keep everyone on track. Amanda is a skilled weaver and a great teacher. Regular tea and coffee and a generous piece of bara brith cake was very welcome during a full day of weaving. Diolch Amanda :)"

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Thanks very much Ceri, Lovely to meet you both. Hopefully see you again. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow "

Alex reviewed: Turn a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe

"My husband and I attended this course, learning how to turn a Sycamore bowl on a pole lathe from scratch at Steve's workshop and we loved every minute. We're so pleased with our bowls and the process was such a joy to learn. Steve is clearly an extremely skilled craftsman and a very personable, patient teacher. We'll definitely be doing more wood turning!"

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

"Thanks Alex, so glad you and Dave had a good day turning. It was a joy to watch you get to grips with the tools and the lathe, and so quickly, and both bowls are excellent. I look forward to catching up again at a greenwood event somewhere."

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

"My friend and I had an absolutely brilliant time! Vicky was friendly and very knowledgable about glass fusing. We were allowed total freedom with our creativity and Vicky helped us make our creations work."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Tash, thank you for your kind words, it is appreciated. Enjoy your trip and your creations will be ready when you get back!"

Samantha Finch reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a great day, loved every minute of making the footstool. Jo was brilliant, very helpful and patient, would definitely recommend this course! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm delighted you loved the day Sam, thank you for your very kind comments. x"

Anna reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"This course was so different to other craft courses I have done. It was really relaxed and the setting was beautiful. I really felt like the priority was to chill for the day, which I really valued. Jo offered delicious home made cakes and a really warm welcome. I learnt so much about upholstery and others who were not beginners also learnt new techniques and methods. Jo creates a very inclusive learning environment and gives everyone guidance. However, I felt like we were all free to follow our own ideas too and the end products all looked so different! Would recommend this without doubt to anyone wanting to learn about upholstery. I had a really positive and memorable day. Thank you Jo! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Anna, thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm so pleased this was your fave! :-) Can't get better than that! Thanks for your very kind comments about the venue, cakes and the fact that you had such a memorable and enjoyable day too. xx"

MARGARET VERMEIREN reviewed: Origami Stars

"Me and my friend, Lydia, had a lovely time learning a new skill! Wendy is kind and patient (and makes a lovely cup of coffee!). We have come away equipped to make lots of stars as well as ideas for using them at Christmas time. It’s a lovely space to work in being surrounded by completed craftwork in a bright and airy space. The time flew by and we will book another course when my friend next comes to stay. Thank you Wendy 😊"

Laura reviewed: Maille making the traditional way.

"Absolutely brilliant! It was a group of 6 doing this for a friends birthday. Phil is a kind and patient teacher, he answered all questions and curiosities we had, explained the process and history of it well. I certainly recommend it to any that are curious. In our group we had a range of abilities and experience when it came to making things and by the end of the day, all of us had a patch of chain and a bag of the links we had made to take home with us."

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thank you for the review and glad you all enjoyed it. I've enjoyed seeing the posts about the day on other social media."

Glynis Herbert reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Wednesdays

"Thoroughly enjoyed my first crochet class on Wednesday morning as a beginner, Bryony was very helpful and patient, I have wanted to learn for some time and felt I got a lot out of my first class and have been practicing at home since, looking forward to my second class in December. Value for money, one of the best five pounds I have spent."

Owen reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"I had a great time and learnt a lot. Rudi was super patient while I got to grips with working the metal and plenty of tips to help me create a piece I was satisfied with. I would definitely recommend this experience to others."

Claire & Martin Kelley reviewed: Metal Sculpture Workshop for 1-3 people (1 or 2 Days)

"A superb day! Philip is not only an excellent & knowledgeable craftsman, but also just the sort of teacher you want, to guide you through the daunting array of equipment, materials & processes to be found in his wonderfully equipped workshop. Philip’s in-depth explanations & talented demonstration gave me the confidence to truly explore the previously dark art that is metalwork. "

Philip Melling Sculpture, Art & Design responded:

"Ah - thanks so much! It was a really fun day with both of you and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You are more than welcome back any time you want to get deeper and darker! Philip "