Latest reviews

Lisa reviewed: Festive Christmas Nordic Tomte - Gnome Workshop

"A great Sunday afternoon spent creating a hand-felted and crafted Nordic Tomte with Fiona of Purr and Wag It. Relaxed, fun and a sense of achievement. Thank you Fiona!"

Linda Hobbs reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I am a complete beginner regarding weaving, and I made a lovely piece in the two hour workshop. It's very satisfying, also fun. Nicola runs the class so well, a light touch, allowing you to experiment, but she's there as soon as you need help. I loved it!"

Dennis Hill reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Learnt to mix colours using 3 paints, brush techniques and starting with light tones and then adding darker tones to develop contrast of the painting."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you for attending the watercolour workshop at Cheylesmore. You have made great progress with your new limited watercolour palette. Look forward to teaching you again soon. "

Joyce Groom reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"It was very good attending this workshop in person- much more immediate with help available as and when required. I have learnt more about successful wet on wet techniques as well as colour mixing."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for attending the workshop at Cheylesmore, it was lovely to meet you in person, well done with the watercolour pumpkin, you have made a brilliant start and have understood the wet on wet method. I look forward to teaching you on zoom and also in a venue very soon."

Angela reviewed: 2 Day Axe Making Courses

"My 16 yr old daughter has just made a fantastic axe incorporating her own ideas into the design over the last 2 days with fabulous instruction form both Gary and Josh. A very friendly, welcoming and helpful team. They gave her clear instructions and knew exactly when to let her get on with it, when to check her progress and when to help. It was a pleasure to be able to watch her take a small rectangle of metal and use numerous processes to end up with a fully functioning axe. She thoroughly enjoyed the course and is proud of what her hard work has achieved. No doubt we will be booking another course with them. Highly recommended. "

NR reviewed: "Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis

"I had a great time doing find your inner potter. Geri was very knowledgeable and good at teaching. She tailored the day to what I was interested in. Thank you"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"It was a pleasure. Thank you for your review. Your makes were lovely especially the little dog sculpture on the box. Please let me know when you would like to collect your work."

Hugh reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I really enjoyed being led through the process of producing a finely crafted and beautifully finished box. Mark's pacing, clear explanations at each stage together with excellent tips made the whole experience relaxed and fun. I came away with a lovely product, a feeling of achievement and lots of added tricks of the trade to use in my own workshop at home. Thanks for a brilliant weekend Mark!"

Brendan Gott reviewed: Basic woodturning half day

"Basic Wood Turning - really enjoyed the course. Chris was friendly, helpful and professional."

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Hi Brendan, Really glad you enjoyed your tuition Bw Chris "

Penny reviewed: Painting Restoration

"A friend and I spent a busy and informative day with Rachael. She was friendly and professional, teaching us cleaning techniques for removing surface dirt and varnish. We got to practice on several pieces, not just those that we took with us. "

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Dear Penny, Thank you so much for a lovely day. It was wonderful to meet you both. I hope that the techniques prove useful going forward! With best wishes, Rachael"

Sue C reviewed: Braided Wire Bracelet

"Another great workshop from Pat in a friendly atmosphere with everything explained in detail. A bonus is Pat also makes great cakes and biscuits. Highly recommended "

Pat Miller Jewellery responded:

"Thanks Sue! You always make such beautiful pieces, I’m so glad you could join us."

Helen reviewed: Glass Garden Star - Fused Glass Morning, Taster Workshop

"Had a lovely morning making a star with Sarah. So chilled and relaxing. Really enjoyed it"

Cotswold Courses responded:

"So glad you enjoyed it Helen and thanks again for letting me know your gorgeous star arrived safely. ☆ ☺️"

Helen reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Jo made us feel at home right from the start and throughout the day guiding us through the different stages with care and positivity. Had a brilliant time and made a hare that I feel very proud of."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Helen 🤗 I just love all the separate stages - each part of the making process is so different, and gradually everyone's hare becomes completely unique! Your medium sized hare looking round with a relaxed 'lazy dog leg' had wonderful attitude! Thank you for posting the photos on Google 🥰 Jo x"

Jane and Alyse reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Such a wonderful experiential day with Imogen...relaxing and creative, immensely warming and an amazing process to work through for our landscape textile creations! Thank you for your kindness, attention, and artistry. We LOVED our day with you. With our blessings x"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" Thank you so much! I had an equally enjoyable day and was so impressed with the work you produced. Very well done and I hope you go on to make many more wonderful landscapes. Imogenx"

Mike Eriksson reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"I recently attended this course, and I can't recommend it highly enough. There was clear and concise information and guidance all through the day. You were taken through all the stages of making your spoon without ever feeling either overwhelmed with information or rushed. All the tools and materials you needed were there and you could try different knives and methods to find what worked for you. David (and his wife) was extremely generous with their knowledge and time. I came away with something that definitely is a spoon - anyone who can guide me towards that goal knows what they're doing!"

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Hi Mike, thanks so much for your positive comments. It was a great pleasure to host you and Hannah and I hope you'll continue making useful and beautiful wooden objects- and its an opportunity to invest in some good Swedish steel! All best. David"

J Byrne reviewed: 1hr Potter's Wheel Heskin, Chorley

"My daughter & I really enjoyed our one hour pottery session last Thursday morning & Hannah was an excellent teacher. Looking forward to coming again for a longer session."

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, you both did fab !"

Angie reviewed: Stained glass one day

"Nina is a fantastic teacher. She’s patient, encouraging and her passion and knowledge shine through. It was a great day and very good value for money. "

Clearsands Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Angie, was a great day teaching you and you produced such a lovely piece. "

Sigríður Rósa Sigurðardóttir reviewed: Festive macrame decorations at The Craft Barn

"I really enjoyed doing this course in macrame. Kim was very welcoming and warm. An excellent and patient teacher. I highly recommend her and her courses. "

Darn It! Workshops responded:

"Thank you so much Sigríður! I hope the rest of your trip is fantastic! It was lovely to meet you."

Mary Hansford reviewed: Introduction to English Willow Basket Making- Weekend Course

"Had a fantastic weekend basket making with Jonathon, he had a great energy that was infectious and made everyone relaxed and open. I found his method of teaching really great as it can't be easy supporting a room of novices, but he managed it with ease and everyone was very happy with our end results. Can't wait to do some more."

Stephen Williams reviewed: Stained glass one day

"Great day. I learned so much and surprised myself at being able to create a small stained glass “jewelled” window to grace my gothic garden folly, with help and expert guidance from Nina. The studio/workshop is comfortable and well equipped and Nina is clearly a master (mistress?) of her craft. She is a superb teacher and has a cheerful and engaging personality which made the whole experience fun and rewarding. I can’t wait to receive my completed window once it’s been cemented and burnished by Nina. Thank you for a terrific day. Oh, and great cake!"

Clearsands Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Stephen, a fab day teaching you and I can't wait to see your piece in place in your folly! Very enjoyable day teaching you and everyone in the group."

Rob & Serena reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We really enjoyed our stain glass experience with Laura. The course was accessible and Laura was very helpful in ensuring that we used the correct techniques on our pieces. Would highly recommend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"That's a lovely review, thank you. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. It's a big learning curve and you both took it on with enthusiasm. I hope you treasure your first stained glass panels, they are wonderful. "

Becky reviewed: Glass Experience Day: Try fused glass, stained glass and enamelling in 1 course!

"Had a thoroughly enjoyable day having a go at three glass techniques and we had a very tasty lunch. Sarah was very patient with my many questions and was more than happy to help with ideas of what I wanted to make. The day has whetted my appetite to do more in the future. Looking forward to seeing how the glass fused pieces turned out. "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"It was great to meet you both for the day! Thanks very much"

Sue and friend reviewed: Glass Experience Day: Try fused glass, stained glass and enamelling in 1 course!

"Took a friend with me to do the whole day taster sessions. Had a fantastic time doing all three of the activites on offer. Enamelling, stained glass and glass fusing - all went very well - probably need more practice as would like to try lots of different ideas and techniques. Made some pendants as presents and one for myself and a Christmas tree hanging decoration which I am looking forward to seeing how it turned out when I collect it soon. We were provided with a lovely lunch and Sarah was so welcoming and friendly. Can definitely recommend these activities. "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review - so pleased you enjoyed your day!"

Darren Dixon reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Absolutely amazing day. With a knowledgeable and experienced professional. Any questions I had throughout the day were answered. I would recommend Tony to anyone at any skill level. I felt the lessons were at a pace which fitted my skill level. You can see the passion Tony has for something that is truly an art to master. Thanks again and I will be coming back in future to further my knowledge and skills. "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Darren thank you for your kind review , spending time with you in the workshop was a pleasure. You definitely have the skills and abilities to take the welding further . If you require any further advice or assistance in the future ,please do not hesitate to contact me . Best wishes Tony "

ANNE PIERRONNET reviewed: 2-day mosaic workshops in West London

"A thoroughly enjoyable week-end. Sarah was a very welcoming teacher. She gave support and advice equally to “old-hands” and total beginners, , answering our questions throughout the course, encouraging spontaneity without patronising and giving us the freedom to express our artistic emotions. It was fun to meet different people but with similar interest. Highly recommended. "

Sarah Stanley Mosaics responded:

"Hi Anne - thank you so much for such a lovely lovely review. That is exactly what I hope to achieve with our weekends and I am so very pleased you enjoyed it so much and shared your thoughts here. Your fish is so lovely - you captured his character so well. Thanks again x"

Hannah Travers reviewed: Christmas Crafting Day

"Had a fantastic day with Kathy and I can't believe how much we got done and how much I learnt! "