Latest reviews

Wendy Beattie reviewed: Make a Silver Ring

"Fantastic morning. Under Loucinda's guidance we made individual design silver rings to take home. From start to finish it was very professional, supportive and encouraging. Loucinda was a great host and we will be returning very soon. I bought it as a gift for my daughter's birthday and I made one too. "

Steve reviewed: Weave a scarf in a day - Wakefield

"What a great day! I had doubts whether one day would be sufficient for this, but I came away feeling confident that I can now buy my own small loom and get weaving. Anne is a brilliant teacher who covered everything we needed to know at what for me was exactly the right pace. A group of six seemed perfect and we all had lots of individual help. It felt like a bonus that we all came away with a lovely finished scarf! I do think this is something you need to learn face-to-face rather than on-line. Highly recommended! Thanks Anne!"

Sophie Park reviewed: Create a contemporary landscape in acrylic.

"I would certainly recommend this workshop. Julia was knowledgeable, supportive and friendly. I felt like I really benefited from the experience whilst also thoroughly enjoying myself. I’ve learned a lot about the different choices of acrylic, brushes, and materials, which I will take into my teaching practice. The course was well stocked and gave the students so much to choose from, that leant itself to unlimited creativity. Julia gave me lots of advice and inspiration. I will definitely be at any future events. Great value for money. "

Vee reviewed: Afternoon Creative Weaving 2 hour Taster Workshop - flexible timing

"Absolutely loved my afternoon with Ruth, I enjoyed learning creative weaving very much, I’m completely hooked! I recommend wholeheartedly "

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thanks Vee, it was great having you at the studio. 😀"

Laura reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"Great course that was sociable with clear instructions. Jo was helpful & calmly helped us all to produce a stool that looked good as a first ever attempt! Highly recommend this course."

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Laura. Thank you for you lovely review. 🙏 You made such a lovely footstool. X"

Dina Jung reviewed: Hurdle making day course

"Excellent hurdle making course. Really well prepared, planned and taught. With two tutors there was plenty of attention and help. I had to leave early because of the hot weather but this in no way stopped me enjoying the course and I came away with exactly what I wanted. Lovely lunch, great conversation and really appropriate surroundings. Could you arrange other courses such as willow sculptures, garden supports, pizza oven making, rustic chair making, pewter casting in cuttlefish, etc..? I am sure there would be a demand. Thank you."

Tiny Homes Holidays responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Dina and tips for future courses!"

Terry Simmons reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Excellent one-day course on basic welding techniques with enough of the science to make sense of the process and lots of guided practice. I was scared of welding before I started but left feeling confident about my potential to do some decent welding. Great facilities"

Allied Welding School responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review Terry, very much appreciated I am glad you enjoyed your day, also thank you for taking us up on one of our special offer welding machines that we offer on the day. Kind regards David."

mathilde gady reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

"It was the loveliest craft course I’ve ever done! Marie-Paul was really kind and explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand even if it was my first time doing mosaic. We got to pick between a big selection of things we could do, or if we had an idea before coming she helped us adapt it so we could finish in time. I covered a flower pot with mosaic but others chose a wooden canvas, or there was also a mirror. The tools were easy to use and the tiles absolutely gorgeous and every colour was available. She helped us when we got a little short on time to make sure we could finish in time and take our mosaic home. 12/10 will come back again!! "

mppmosaic responded:

"Thank you so much Mathilde for your amazing review! I am very happy you enjoyed your workshop and look forward to seeing you back soon! Kind regards, Marie-Paule"

Karen reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Fabulous day - thank you! Kate was a great tutor - she kept the pace of the course flowing and also gave everyone enough time to make a wonderful collection of flowers. Kate was hands on where help was needed/wanted, but also allowed everyone to work independently to create their own pieces. The studio and the location are great - we all had a great day!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for such a nice review."

Pauline W reviewed: Willow Trug Basket Workshop

"This was such an enjoyable course. The setting, in the middle of a wood away from the sounds of civilization, was so peaceful. Suz was very patient and demonstrated each stage of the process so that we could follow. I made a basket, not at all perfect, but a very passable basket in the end. I would recommend this course to anyone looking for something a bit different. "

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Pauline! It was great to have you along and you made a great basket!"

Chloe Knight reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Gill was a lovely stained glass teacher with lots of experience. With a small class of only 2 of us if we ever needed help she was right there, and I came away with a really beautiful stained glass piece to say I had never done it before. Thank you for the great introduction to stained glass. Right below the studio was also the cafe for lunch - the panini and brownie were amazing! I would definitely recommend."

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Chloe for your wonderful review and so thrilled you enjoyed the course. Hope to see you again sometime in the near future! Best wishes, Gill x"

Diane Burns reviewed: 1-to-1 Beginners Leatherworking Workshop

"I booked a one day course for my partner and our grandson as part of grandson's 18th birthday present. They had a great day. Pipa was able to both show them the basics of leatherwork whilst also gearing it towards their interests and taking it at their pace. I am sure they will be back. Thank you Pipa"

Sarah Childs-Carlile reviewed: Willow Beginners Round Basket Workshop with Sarah Le Breton Willow

"What an excellent, thoroughly enjoyable day. I felt I learned so much, not just about the practical side of basket making but also about the history of the craft. Sarah was a wonderful teacher and her enthusiasm knew no bounds. I also (amazingly) ended up with a gorgeous basket! Thank you Sarah for a fabulous day. "

Sarah Le Breton Willow responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m so pleased that you love you basket and hope that you use it for many years to come. The group was exceptional, my brain couldn’t quite take in that you were all willow basket newbies! Wishing you a lovely Autumn Sarah "

Kevin Forth reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day again, if a little warm! Great step-by-step instruction from Adrian and help along the way from both Adrian and Andy. I'm pleased with "Ronnie", my Ram's head poker which will be used for my fire pit. This is a great day and a great experience and I'm well pleased with the build - it is so satisfying to turn a plain metal bar into something completely different with your own hands. The flapjack, cakes and chilli were really good too - thanks Debbie"

Catherine Nairn reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop

"Lovely morning spent making a lampshade. Excellent teacher. Lovely outcome."

Sarah Mayhew reviewed: Embroidery/Applique Kit- Flowers Make Me Happy

"Delivered wonderfully packaged and promptly. I’m looking forward to stitching these"

Tigley Textiles responded:

"And I hope you enjoy stitching them! Happy slow stitching, Julie "

Dee Noble reviewed: Raku, Saggar, Barrel, Copper Matte & Horsehair Firing Weekend Workshops 2025

"A second visit to this idyllic setting for a weekend of fun and friendship. I learned so much from Alison and Abi and appreciated support and friendship from other participants. A wonderful experience."

Sally reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Clare is a fantastic teacher, I had a great time on the workshop - blown away by the technique, will keep experimenting with the method at home. Lovely workshop (and lovely cuppas!) and an all round brilliant craft course."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Sally. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Please feel free to share your prints as you continue to experiment at home, I would love to see them!"

Anthony Goodman reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day making a lino print. Company was excellent and Lee found all the time to encourage and give advice. A full on day that went so quickly. Cups of tea on hand and a big thank you to Lee's daughter for the chocolate brownies."

happy customer reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners at Flourish

"Great course, really friendly instructor, will definitely be coming back!"

Flourish responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a delight to meet you all and watch you immerse yourselves in the creative process 😊"

Ann Fletcher reviewed: Textile Paper Making with Machine Embroidery Workshop

"I just wanted to say what a totally enjoyable and absolutely absorbing experience! I was a complete beginner/novice and Katy went through everything to produce a beautiful piece to take home with me. I think I gained more skills than I actually anticipated thanks to the very patient Katy!! I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to try something different. "

Delilah And The Moon responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Ann - I really enjoyed myself too and I am so pleased that you took away so many new skills - (and your wonderful artwork of course). I hope it has given you inspiration to keep going with experimental textiles :-) Katy 🌿"

Hannah reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"Lee's studio is a charming old victorian school with walls covered in incredible art. Lee explained the whole lino process and was genuinely interested in what each of us produced, giving feedback on how to get the best out of our designs. I had such a lovely day and would 100% recommend."

Lee Wright Artist responded:

"Great to meet you Hannah and glad you had such a good day :)"

Clunis reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

"Great day course. Learnt a lot, not just about quilting, but valuable hints and tips regarding using sewing machines. Would definitely recommend to any budding quilter. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for joining me in the studio Clunis and for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your day - you made a lovely job of your quilt. Happy sewing! Jennifer "

Jane reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Middleton Hall

"Excellent 2 day course. Geraint gave everyone individual attention and encouragement. Recommend."

Nick Reynolds reviewed: Pole Lathe Turning at Sallerton Wood

"The course was all I'd expected, and more. The large shelters, all built by Andy from locally harvested materials, gradually revealed themselves as I followed the signs through his idyllic wood to join him and the others for introductions with proper tea and coffee from his home made wood fired kitchen range. He then demonstrated and expertly guided us at a relaxed pace through each stage of the process from log to finished article including cleaving, preparing the billet using froe, axe & draw-knife and setting up and operating the pole lathe. The turning tools were introduced in turn as I mutilated a practice billet, with Andy on hand to explain why the inevitable mistakes occurred and how (in theory at least) to avoid repetition - practice makes perfect! I was then able to progress onto turning items for a shave horse, making fewer mistakes and learning how to achieve a consistent diameter. There was also an excellent session on the sharpening and care of tools, which I have already applied to improve the keenness of some of my chisels. I can't think of anything that would have made the course more informative or enjoyable and aim to go back."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much indeed, Nick, for such a comprehensive review. It's clear that you really enjoyed the course, and took away a lot of useful skills with you. We're also very pleased that you appreciated the working environment at Sallerton Wood. We note that you aim to return for another visit to our woodland workshops, and we look forward to that. In the meantime, keep those tools sharp!"