Latest reviews

Judith reviewed: Wildlife Themed Lino Printing Workshop in the Lake District

"A very enjoyable day learning a new craft"

Hare Hill Barn responded:

"Thank you Judith. I am so glad you enjoyed the day and I hope we shall see you again at Hare Hill Barn. Everyone made very impressive linocut prints! Best wishes, Vanda "

Maxine & Graham Morris reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"My husband and I signed up for Dave's course to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. What a great day we had! Dave is a natural communicator. He is easy to get along with and passionate about his knife making craft. His clear and patient instruction, encouragement and help enabled us both to make absolutely beautiful functional (very sharp) knives. I would highly recommend this course! 10 out of 10!"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your kind review Maxine, it is very much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed the day, it was absolutely fantastic meeting you both and having you in the forge. You both did an absolutely top notch job with your knives, really well done. Kindest regards Dave"

Lorraine reviewed: Kiln Fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Half day workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed my first course with Katie. The last time I did any enamelling was way back when I was at school (a few years ago now 😂). I had always wanted to pick it up again and this course with Katie was a reminder of why I wanted to try it again. I went away with two pendants and am now buzing with ideas that I can't wait to try out. I have booked another date with Katie and am planning to do more. Thank you Katie."

Katie Sanderson, enamel artist responded:

"Hi Lorraine, Thank you for your kind review. Look forward to doing more enamelling with you soon. Many thanks Katie"

Annabel Green reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Excellent hour session with Geoff. We learned the basics of throwing on the wheel and each made a small pot. Geoff is very experienced and a great teacher. Would recommend a session for pottery beginners. We will be booking again to improve on our skills. Thank you Annabel & Andy "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"So glad you enjoyed your session. Thanks for your kind review. Hope to see you both again soon. "

Jemma reviewed: 'Art your way' with Jill Jones FRSA, 3 hours

"I got this full day experience for myself and my partner, as a surprise Birthday present. Jill was so friendly and helpful and put me at ease when booking. The day itself was amazing and we both enjoyed ourselves so much. We both came away with completed acrylic pictures, that we can't wait to put up in our home. Jill was so patient, friendly and knowledgeable, she gave us the confidence to be able to paint and have fun. Lunch was beautiful and Jill catered to us being vegetarian, with a lovely salad and spinach bites. I would highly recommend this course and we would love to come back again in the future. "

Jill Jones Fine Art responded:

"Thank you so much, Jemma, you were amazing! xx"

Sheila reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Wonderful experience of weaving - I learned so much in two hours and Nicola gave me just the right amount of help. The range of yarns to choose is fantastic and very inspiring. I will definitely go again. "

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Many thanks Sheila :) It was really great to meet you too - hope to see you in the studio again for more explorations!"

Isabelle reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"I had a wonderful day making a stained glass garden panel. So great to be able to achieve something to take home. Rachel was v welcoming and informative. "

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

"I bought this kit for my arty teenage granddaughter. Something new for her to try at a very affordable price. She hasn’t found time to try it out yet. She may find that I have had a go at it before her - nothing like this was around in my teenage years! It looked really good and relatively easy. Can’t wait to see the results!"

Bev Evans Art and Print responded:

"Hi Lesley, thank you for the review. I hope your granddaughter enjoys learning to gel plate print. I hope she lets you have a go too - you will love it! Best wishes, Bev "

Liz Richardson reviewed: Beginners fused glass with Esmary Fused Glass

"I was delighted to find a glass fusing course close to home and went with my daughter on my birthday. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mary is an excellent teacher and guided us through the process, giving hints and tips throughout. I knew I wanted to make a wave but because I can’t draw I had difficulty translating my ideas onto the glass. Anyway after learning the effects of the different elements I came up with my item. I absolutely love it. Unfortunately I have been unable to upload a photo. Thank you Mary, and for the extra kind touches which made the session so special. Hope to come again in the near future. "

Sand and Waune reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"We really enjoyed the leather workshop, very informative, friendly and enjoyable. We are inspired to go on to make more 🤩🤩"

Kirsten Christensen reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"My friend and I had a lovely/interesting workshop with Lisa-Marie on Sunday. Her studio was like an Aladdin's cave and with her help/guidance we all came away with some super mosaics and a better understanding of the technique. "

Creative Avenue York responded:

"It's lovely to hear that other people enjoy my studio space and my hoard of arty bits 'n' pieces! It was lovely to meet you both. I'm so pleased you could put your pottery finds to good use and create a mosaic with them. I look forward to creating with you both again sometime. Regards, Lisa-marie"

Rosie reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Really good days work! Judith took us through the basic techniques and had plenty of examples to get ideas. Also very encouraging with choosing from some photos I had taken with me. We worked round the heat of the weather and all produced prints to take away. Plenty of equipment and paper etc. "

Craig F reviewed: Bowl Woodturning Tuition Half Day with Registered Professional Turner

"Spent a half day turning a sycamore bowl with Joe and it was such a great experience! Joe is very passionate and it definitely comes through while he teaches. Ideal for somebody like me, who is pursuing a new hobby! Couldn’t have had a better day learning from Joe who is a true craftsman. "

Joe Creed-Kaile responded:

"Hi Craig, Thanks for the nice review, I wish you the very best in your new hobby. Joe."

Angie Coxon reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"We had an amazing time at the candle making workshop. I learned a lot and feel confident to make my own candles at home. Claire is very friendly and helpful and made the whole experience very enjoyable. The afternoon tea was delicious too. I'll definitely be doing more workshops with Claire X"

Andrew and Liz reviewed: Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass

"Beth and Katie were great instructors. Patient, helpful, knowledgeable, interesting, relaxed. It was a really great day. We have not yet seen the results of our endeavours - I think that my wife's will be much better than mine :-) - but we both had a great day. Highly recommended"

Alice reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"What a beautiful afternoon, brilliant company and came away with 3 stunning cards and lots of ideas for next time! June is so helpful and has got the patience of a saint! "

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Hi Alice. Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you are enjoying the workshops and the different techniques to keep making new cards. I always look forward to your visits. June x"

Catherine overton reviewed: Round Shopper Willow Basket

"Absolutely amazing day, a gift to my friend Ann for her 60th birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, from learning about the community and all they do to making the most wonderful basket that I will treasure. Suz was an amazing tutor with the patients of a saint on an extremely hot day! A lovely calm lady who took the time to explain everything so well. Well worth travelling down from Lincolnshire for many happy memories made, thank you Suz"

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Hi Catherine! Thank you for your review. I'm glad that it was a successful birthday treat!"

Elaine & Jane reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"We attended The First Cut Lino Cutting for beginners and rusty printers. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Liz was very informative, generous with her sharing and interesting. Her studio is full of her wonderful creations and the day felt very inspiring. We thoroughly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Elaine & Jane, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day. It was great to meet and work with you both. You both had different creative experiences, but made great progress with this addictive process. Hope you’ve had time to buy some new kit and start planning your next pieces. Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Karen Stevenson reviewed: Beginners table loom weaving: 2-day Intensive workshop

"The beginner intensive table loom course is a wonderful first step into loom work. I knew next to nothing when entering and Pamela guided me/us through all the steps to thread the loom and offered advice on techniques, ideas and colours as we went. With a small class it really is almost one to one lesson. It really was a wonderful way to spend a weekend. I would thoroughly recommend. "

Pamela Print Woven Textiles responded:

"Thank you Karen for such a positive review. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching yourself and Robert. You really are a natural weaver."

Angie Walker reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A lovely experience doing the 2 day stone carving course run by Sebastian Rasch in a lovely location. I would thoroughly recommend it. "

Linda Brooks reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"Very enjoyable day. So much choice of things to create a mosaic with. Lisa-marie kept suggesting different things to use. Delicious chocolate cake made by Lisa- Marie's daughter, went down well with a cup of tea. Would go again."

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thankyou Linda. Always happy to share my hoard of beautiful tiles and china! Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's grouted. (I've passed on your compliments to the chef!) hope to see you at another workshop sometime, Regards, Lisa-marie"

Al reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Great experience with Peter as a very skilled instructor."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you enjoyed the course! Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Dinah Griffib reviewed: Frameless mosaic sun catcher or mandala class (AM)

"Loved this course. Very relaxed atmosphere, Chrissy was happy to help but also let you play and discover on your own. Everything you could possibly need was there. Thoroughly enjoyed it 😊"

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you for the beautiful feedback, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your mosaic making :) "

Susan Butwell reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"I had a fabulous time making cards with June. I made 3 cards in total and they were absolutely lovely; very professional looking. My sons and husband loved them too! I recommend this workshop and look forward to returning very soon."

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Hi Sue. Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm so happy you enjoyed the workshop and you did indeed make 3 lovely cards. Look forward to seeing you again soon. June"

Karen reviewed: Silver Clay Beginners day

"Absolutely fabulous, really enjoyed the experience. Lovely location, learnt so much. I would strongly recommend this to everyone. I will be taking other courses in the future xx"

Louise Anne Designs responded:

"Thank you - so pleased that you enjoyed the day. It was lovely to meet you and I look forward to seeing you in the future 😊"