Latest reviews

Becca reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Fantastic morning spent learning how to make a lampshade. Clare is a great teacher- she guided us through step by step and helped us make a creation to be proud of. Definitely planning to try this again and would highly recommend this course. Already looking at the other courses offered. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Becca. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fabulous! I hope to see you on another workshop in the near future. "

Wendy reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Lovely! A totally relaxing morning learning a new skill from an excellent teacher. Thanks Clare xx"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Wendy. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked fantastic!"

Tracey Giles reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"We can only thank Mark at walderchain for a brilliant day. With his guidance, skill and knowledge we all came away feeling confident to have another go ourselves. The day flew by, was very informative and interesting and a ‘working’ spoon achieved by us! Thank you ! "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Tracey, thank you for joining us. Glad you enjoyed the day. All the best Mark and Cristina "

Sarah Williams reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Excellent lampshade making course. Clare was a fantastic teacher giving clear step by step guidance to this first timer. Lovely atmosphere and workshop. Amazed at what I’d created at the end. Would highly recommend. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Your lampshade looked amazing, gorgeous choice of fabric!"

Liz Stanton reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"Had a fantastic day. Vicky and Vic are excellent hosts and so knowledgeable, they immediately made us feel welcome. They are very attentive throughout the day and both my grown up children and I left with pieces we are very proud of, even if my husband doesn’t believe I made it 😂😂 thank you so much, will definitely be recommending this course."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Liz thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated. Drat, I knew we should have taken pictures of you doing your fabulous butterfly! Sorry that Laura has to be a bit more patient, but they will be worth the wait after their kiln time! All the best Vicky"

GC reviewed: To the Moon and Back Ceramic Sculpture and Lantern

"This was a great day. Linda was so patient and demonstrated, explained and also helped where needed. She is also fun and provides great cake. More than pleased with my sculpture. When I saw the finished moon and hare after glazing I was almost in tears as I couldn’t believe I had made this."

Tim reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Really enjoyable day. Well structured and produced two very useful items to take home whilst having great fun for the whole day. Learned a lot about the process and gained some new skills too. Many thanks. Tim"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thanks Tim. We're pleased you enjoyed the day. Aaron and Trudi "

Sue reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston, Lancashire

"What a wonderful day, learning a new skill, sharing the experience with a great group of people with Jo providing really clear straight forward step by step guidance throughout. Jo was always on hand to support and reassure us as we created our own footstools, with hands on help when we needed it. A really great day, and I’m inspired to make more now"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Hi Sue, thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your footstool was gorgeous! I look forward to seeing more of your creations. x"

Kev Timpson reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Hi Aaron, 30th September 2023 will always be well remembered by me. Thoroughly enjoyed the day. I really wish all those years ago that I'd been able to do metalwork and woodwork and perhaps take that on at college instead of learning Chemistry! I am chuffed to bits with my fire rake and the hooks. The forging and hammering was fascinating, particularly trying to get the swirled ends facing the right way! The company was great too. Glad I was in the van and not on the bike going back in the rain though. I would recommend this to anyone of any age. I'm 63 and I want to do some more!"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Kev. Glad you had a brilliant time. We'd love to have you back again, Aaron and Trudi "

Tim Jones reviewed: Gel plate printing starter kit with handmade A5 gel plate, instructions and videos

"As it was a present, I can only say that Bev was very helpful. She kept me informed when the item was out of stock and within a couple of days, she let me know it was in the post. Thank you."

Bev Evans Art and Print responded:

"Thank you Tim for your review as a buyer! It’s really useful for people to know that any queries they might have will be dealt with as promptly as possible. Your feedback is much appreciated 😊. Bev"

Steve Harris reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Bill is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He introduced me to the basics of wood turning but also critical skills like tool sharpening. Highly recommended for the beginners like me."

Wendy Gay reviewed: Resin crushed glass and crystal canvas course

"Ann was a very welcoming teacher who communicated clearly. Her supplies and knowledge were both vast. We had a lovely morning dipping our toes into the world of resin and came home with an amazing completed piece of art. Thank you Ann and all the other lovely ladies we met !!"

Interior Boost responded:

"Hello Wendy, I am so happy that you had a great morning, I certainly had fun too. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. I look forward to seeing you soon for more fun. Regards, Anne "

Anna Booth reviewed: Create your own Cushion with Lynn Hillier

"Excellent course! Lynne was a great teacher sharing her vast experience and coached in a very kind and supportive way. My friend and I were very happy with what we produced and have now signed up for further classes with Lynne. Great venue as well"

The Viking Loom Ltd responded:

"Hi Anna. Thank you to both you and Nicole for coming. So pleased we found a date that worked and that you are enjoying your quilting with us. Look forward to seeing you again soon . "

Rose reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Melanie is a great instructor. It’s so interesting to learn about the colours and how they interact. The bubbles were the most interesting. I am very pleased with my end product, just wish I had been more adventurous and less cautious with my use of colours. Maybe next time."

Jillian reviewed: Willow Pig Sculpture The David Hall

"Brilliant Day making a pig…good group company, great teacher and a lovely location, not too far from home…thank you Jo for an inspiring 'work out'! ….love to make some chickens next time! Appreciate now how much work and thought goes into your beautiful sculptures and great to meet you at last!"

Jon reviewed: Stained glass craft

"Dennis and his brother were friendly, knowledgeable and helped us create a lovely piece to take home. The workshop was warm comfortable and nothing was too much trouble. We thoroughly enjoyed every single minute"

stained glass craft responded:

"Thank you for the lovely comments it was a pleasure "

Thomas Canning reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Fantastic day at the forge. Alex was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and happy to accommodate little flourishes to add to the day. Arms still sore from all the 'bashing' but see it as a sign of a good day at the forge! Would highly recommend! "

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Tom, thanks for your great review. I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed it and you'd recommend it. All the best Alex"

Carole Warburton reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"I had a fantastic day with Jo, learning different painting techniques and now I have a beautiful unique piece of furniture. I will definitely do more courses with Jo. She is an excellent Tutor."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Carole, very much appreciated. You made such a gorgeous job of your furniture. I look forward to seeing you again. 🙏💕"

Sue reviewed: Felt art workshop with Debra Esterhuizen ( wet felting and needle felting embellishments)

"I spent a lovely day with Debra, learning how to do wet felting with embellishments. I had no previous experience but Debra talked me through it all, along with all the processes, and I was amazed at the end result. I definitely recommend this course and can’t thank Debra enough for such a great experience in a beautiful location and fabulous facility. "

Nikki reviewed: Willow seed heads workshop (Southampton)

"I really enjoyed the workshop with Jacquie, she made us feel very relaxed and is clearly very knowledgeable. I loved seeing the other creations she has made and I'm super proud of the willow poppy seed head structure I made. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback Nikki it was lovely to meet you too :-) Jacquie "

Tracey Coton reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Fantastic!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are pleased you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Jackie reviewed: 2 Hour Glass Beadmaking session for 2 people

"This was so fabulous that I want to do it again already!"

Claire & Jeremy Clarke reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"We had a great time on the pottery afternoon with Louise. We wanted to do something different together as an activity and as we had enjoyed Pottery Throw Down we thought let's have a go! We really enjoyed the whole experience, Louise was a great instructor and we laughed lots and also felt proud of what we managed to achieve. We will be going back sometime to have more time on the wheel and see if we can 'master' that. We highly recommend this experience"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Guys, thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure and really good fun having you in the ceramics studio. You both made some really cool pieces (particularly like the musical vases Claire) and, well, it has to be said, but Jeremy you did take very well to the throwing element :-). Would be a pleasure to have you back and we're so glad you enjoyed your experience with clay."

Jonathan reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"A brilliantly enjoyable and informative day. Great, patient instruction and (hopefully) a lovely piece of glass art when it emerges from the kiln. Many thanks"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Jonathan, most kind. Thank you also for the shoulder advice - it makes a difference ! Best wishes Paul "

Elaine Addison reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"This was a great 1-day course in glass fusion. Paul is an expert teacher and provided a first-rate workshop setting and materials. Lovely lunch, too, I would thoroughly recommend this course as well as the other courses which Paul runs."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Elaine, much appreciated. I have fired your project and it looks lovely- heavy too! See you soon Paul "