Latest Reviews - Creative, craft and artisan courses and workshops

Fascinator millinery workshop

Two friends and I spent a wonderful 3.5 hours with Elena in her Fascinator workshop and each of us ended up with a fabulous Fascinator. We can’t believe we made them - they look professional. We giggled and laughed through the whole process - such fun. Elena is a great teacher. Yes, making the edging is a bit tricky but...

By Donna Krasnow - 1 day ago

Make and upholster a footstool from scratch workshop (to take home) in Rainford, St. Helens - by The Boho Shed

Fantastic footstool course this week, great instruction by Jo and lots of individual support throughout the day. Well organised and easy to follow instructions. Friendly atmosphere that made it a relaxing day and very pleased with my footstool Thanks Jo, one of the best craft courses I have done

By Diane - 1 day ago

Lino cutting in Rye, East Sussex

This is a wonderful day class for novices, under the expert and patient guidance of Stephen. The studio, in a beautiful rural setting, seems itself to encourage creativity, and there are many examples of Stephen's work all around to add inspiration. An added bonus is the warm hospitality of Stephen and his wife. I hope to be able to go...

By Liz Winant - 2 days ago

maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

I’ve been wanting to do one of Andrews courses for many years. Finally I attended one last week and it was brilliant. The setting in Mount Pleasant Gardens is stunning. Andrews individualised teaching style created a relaxed informal atmosphere enabling everyone to master the tools and techniques. A great group of people all left with a sculpture to be proud...

By Anna - 2 days ago

Creating Ceramic Animals Courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

Highly recommend this course, the surroundings are so relaxing, James and Alison are inspiring, and the clay animals you produce are almost unbelievable, your confidence just grows. It's a full on day, with lots of fun, a great lunch break where you get to know fellow students, it beats any courses I've been on. I'm looking forward to having more...

By Elaine - 2 days ago

Beginners soap making course with afternoon tea in Bexley, Kent - easy access from London

I have made two batches of soap since attending Paula's soap making course two weeks ago. She was very knowledgeable and a great tutor so that making my own with her instructions and advice was not too difficult. I thoroughly recommend this course and it is also very easy to get to by train.

By Deborah de souza - 2 days ago

Beginners candle making course with afternoon tea in Bexley, Kent - easy access from London

My daughter and I attended Paula's candle making course recently as we both love candles and thought it would be a nice thing to do. What a lovely way to spend 4 hours on a Saturday! Paula provided all of the equipment, ingredients and plenty of information plus lots of tips for making the perfect candle. The day was well...

By Elaine - 2 days ago

Upholster a covered chair seat or stool including afternoon tea

A really enjoyable day. There were only three of us so lots of help from Anne, who was knowledgeable, attentive and helpful. She was an excellent tutor who clearly has both lots of experience and a passion for sharing that experience. Thank you.

By Heidi Storey - 2 days ago

Jewellery making with Lucy Copleston in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd

I was lucky enough to get great weather again while visiting Lucy to continue work on my bangle. It was great to see the baby birds - visibly older - still going to the feeders in Lucy's courtyard. The focus of the day was using silver tube for the setting of a small CZ stone. Lucy is very patient: a...

By Carole H - 2 days ago

Learn about Bees and Bee Keeping

I attended this workshop yesterday and had a thoroughly enjoyable morning. Ken and Clive are incredibly knowledgeable on beekeeping. It was a very relaxed morning and is a fantastic introduction to what is required to become a beekeeper. The workshop also covered wearing the gowns and inspecting an actual hive, which was fascinating. We finished the morning off with a...

By Sarah - 2 days ago