Latest reviews

Rachel Merrick reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed the class (one to one) and despite my total lack of artistic talent I managed to create two unique pieces."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Plenty of artistic talent there! Thanks very much"

Samantha reviewed: Fused glass lanterns (large)

"Bought this for my mums birthday - great present and fun day making the glass lanterns together, can’t wait to collect them once they’re out of the kiln!"

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks Samantha. I am sure you won’t be dissapointed x"

Horatio Hawes reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"A great experience! Andy is very knowledgeable in the area and great at explaining and demonstrating the techniques. Getting to take home a knife you made yourself at the end of the day is a great souvenir and good to show off your experience. The small class size helped keep the focus on individual skill improvements and helped everyone feel like they got time to get help. Would definitely go to another one of these classes!"

Helen Prout reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"Prior to attending the workshop with Vicky I had done 3 stained glass/copper foiling workshops in 3 different venues with 3 different tutors. While I’d had mixed experiences, I knew I wanted to do more so couldn’t believe my luck when I found someone offering workshops conveniently located less than 30 mins away from me. I wasn’t sure whether I’d be the only attendee or part of a larger class but was pretty chuffed to discover it was just me and Vicky. I’d taken some printouts of ideas I had for what I wanted to do but seeing the templates Vicky had available I decided to do a square panel which Vicky said we could put a lead border around, as well as a curved heart. I had a fantastic day with plenty of time available for planning/drawing out the design, choosing, cutting and grinding the glass, copper foiling then soldering my 8” panel and heart, then putting the lead border around my 8” square Lunch was a rather tasty vegetable chilli, served with salad, rice and garlic bread followed by chocolate cake. Vicky is an excellent teacher; she has a wealth of knowledge and experience which she is more than happy to share and allows you to decide for yourself what you want to create. The workshop was scheduled to finish at 4.30 but it was 6pm when I left – there was no rushing me to get my pieces finished, or sending me away with pieces that were unfinished. I had a brilliant time and will be booking another workshop very soon. Thank you Vicky. "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Helen, thank you so much for your fabulous review, it is appreciated. I do think that knowledge is there to pass on and encourage people to try new crafts or enhance what is already there. I look forward to passing more on in the future!"

Leanne simpkin reviewed: Soy Candle Making Workshop

"Spent last Sunday with the lovely staff,I have been making candles previously but they were not a great success…after this course I now know what I’ve been doing wrong….tea and biscuits were a lovely bonus too…hopefully later in the year a macrame class should start so I’ll look forward to that too…great value"

Shirley reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Morning Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

"We had a lovely day. We made our obelisk under a large tree on a bright sunny day. With excellent instruction we both went home with a useful garden support and a feeling of achievement. "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"And you looked like you were having a great time, even Lucy! Was great to have you both, Shirley and thank you for your review and the 5 stars! So fantastic to hear. All the very best, Marianne"

Robin reviewed: Log to tumbler with Gedwood

"My husband and I went and it was a brilliant course had great fun "

Gedwood responded:

"It was a good day of carving and shaping out whisky tumblers! Glad you enjoyed the course😊"

Anna reviewed: Mixed media mosaic 'drop in' sessions - 'Peace by Piece'

"I have so far been at one session and it was very enjoyable. Exceptionally good teacher in Emma."

Emma Cavell Art responded:

"Dear Anna, Thank you very much for your prompt review. I am appreciating our time together as we meander through this magical mosaic process. Thank you for your interest and kindness. Much love and many blessings, Emma"

Nesha reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"Such a fun time learning how to make candles as a surprise birthday present from my sister. Was such a lovely atmosphere, I will definitely be coming back"

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

"My husband and I had a fantastic day with Rudi. It was so much fun to learn blacksmithing techniques and to make something we could take home. I had a bit of marble worktop lying around which I wanted to turn into a plantpot stand and Rudi helped me come up with a brilliant design and while I attempted the legs, he kindly made a frame for them and welded it all together at the end. My husband made a manly marshmallow toaster and also had a fabulous day. Rudi is exceptionally patient, helpful, kind, friendly, enthusiastic and a great artist. We had a lovely day and I have been recommending this course to everyone I've spoken to. :-) If we ever decide we want a ironwork object for our house in future, we would definitely see if we could go back and make it together with Rudi (if he would have us!) :-). "

Leonie reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"I booked the candle making session as a birthday surprise for my Mum and sister and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Kathy was great, very friendly and informative. I will 100% be booking on again and would highly recommend her! "

Julie Milne reviewed: Mandala hand lino print workshop

"What a fantastic time we had for a small scale hen-do! Diana was so welcoming and instantly put us at ease. The process was explained fully and we were set up with everything needed to get creative. Having not attempted lino printing since school, this was great fun and I would definitely recommend it. Diana could not have been more helpful and supportive and we left with some fabulous artwork. "

Heddfan From Narberth responded:

"It was my absolute pleasure. Thank you for choosing to spend this special day with me. "

Pete Morley reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Both my partner and I attended the course. We are both office workers so this is completely different to what we normally do. It was great to spend the day using your hands and getting out at the end of the day. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend."

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Paul. Enjoyed the day too. Hope your stools arrived safely👍"

Deb reviewed: Needle Felting Workshop - landscape pictures

"A great way to spend a few hours. Pippa’s instructions and demonstrations were well paced and simple to follow and my sister and I were thrilled with our finished pictures. I will definitely be having a go at making more at home, now I have some of the beautiful felting wool. (When finding the location-it really is down that narrow bumpy lane!) "

Ian Joyce reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"It's difficult to add much to what has already been said about Chris and his teaching style. I felt fully engaged all day never being left with a question unanswered. Of course I left with a couple of dubiously crafted items that Chris was very polite about... Thanks Chris, I heartily recommend this day."

Allan reviewed: Candle & diffuser course

"NEVER NEVER BUY A CANDLE AGAIN, Big thank you to John & Sue for an amazing day, John is a great tutor who shows you how to professionally make Candles and diffusers, shows you tricks of the trade of candle making with colours and fragrances shapes and sizes, where to buy the waxes, wicks and dyes, and what equipment you need. Never did I think that I would be able to make some amazing products. If you want to make candle and diffusers you need to go on this course, brilliant "

Edensoapschool responded:

"We are so pleased Allan you enjoyed your day with us in making your Candles and Diffusers we wish you all the best with your products and hope to see you again at Eden Soap school thanks John &Sue Macadams Eden Soap School "

Andi reviewed: Glass in Concrete for Beginners

"This was a really enjoyable session. Great to try something new, under the expert guidance of great tutor. Also really enjoyed the chats that we had whilst creating. Would definitely recommend this session, looking forward to trying out some more in the future. Thanks."

KelZig responded:

"It really is such fun, when the conversation, the joy of making something new and the sense of achievement come together. I look forward to seeing you back and I’m thinking of setting up some term time weekend classes too. I enjoyed your delivering your class immensely."

Emma Whittaker reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"What a fantastic course! James explained everything very clearly, the principles of shaping and polishing the cabochon, tools, demonstration and there was also lots of time to practice. James answered all my questions patiently. So much packed into an afternoon, but relaxed and unhurried. Would highly recommend!"

Treasureworks responded:

"Hello Emma! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was lovely to meet you, and you were an awesome student. Thank you. James : )"

Heather Haydock reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"I really enjoyed the Beginners Upholstery Workshop. Jo is a lovely lady and very talented, keen to share her knowledge, she helped everyone individually and as a group. It was interesting to learn about all the materials needed for the footstool. Drinks and cakes were provided and I particularly appreciated that they were made dairy free when I mentioned my dietary requirements in advance of the course. Jo's friendliness helped to make it an enjoyable sociable day and I was very pleased and proud of my completed footstool!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Heather. I’m delighted you are proud of your creation and more importantly I’m over the moon you had such a great day. It was a pleasure to meet your dietary requirements. So pleased you enjoyed Mum’s cakes. 🙏💕"

Phil Stemp reviewed: Welding For Beginners

"Great day, excellent tuition and guidance from the instructors. Nice build up from just putting down a weld through to making joins then actually making something you can take away. Very rewarding to come away with a new skill to build on. Thanks to the guys from Phoenix Forge."

Jon McGurk reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"Wonderful course with an excellent tutor, which offered this complete novice the chance to start with logs of ash wood and finish with a proper chair. Andy is marvellous whether you get the hang of something straight away or are struggling, his patience is as limitless as his knowledge. I would heartily recommend this course to anyone from complete beginners to those with existing skills. The woodland is a little bit of heaven in the Devon countryside, the pizzas weren't bad either! Many thanks and I hope to be back for another course next year."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks, Jon, for taking the time to write that kind review. We're really pleased that you enjoyed the course, and the woodland environment in which it took place. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the pizzas made in the wood-fired clay oven in the kitchen shelter. It was good to have you on the course, and we look forward to seeing you next year if you manage to get along to do another course. In the meantime, enjoy your lovely chair. "

Tom reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"The 5 day woodworking course served as an excellent introduction to woodworking for novice to the skill. I haven't done any woodworking previously but by the end of the course felt happy enough to start constructing a small workshop in my garage ready to start a new hobby! The tutors were excellent and very patient, providing good tutorials on how to use tools and then giving you enough space to learn and use the skills. For anyone new to the hobby or looking to learn a new skill I would thoroughly recommend this course, hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did!"

Lorraine D reviewed: Pottery wheel beginners class 2pm - 4pm

"We all loved doing the pottery and found it really relaxing. The children will return in the summer to make Xmas presents for the grandparents."

Joy reviewed: Multi Colour Lino printing course

"Most enjoyable course, Evelyn is so knowledgeable and provided excellent tuition. Was really pleased with the end result, so much inspiration for future projects. Would highly recommend "

Printmaking with Evelyn Polk responded:

"Thank you so much Joy for the review. I'm very glad that you enjoyed the class. Warm wishes Evelyn "

Jane Wilkinson reviewed: Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass

"Fantastic day out with excellent tuition and a great fun experience. Bethany and Kate were outstanding and so professional, we felt completely safe and couldn't believe how much we made on the day. Would highly recommend."

Blowfish glass responded:

"Thanks so much for your wonderful review Jane ! It was great to meet you. Your pieces look fabulous! 🔥🔥"