Latest reviews

Rich reviewed: Woodcarving weekend with experienced teacher, all levels of experience welcome

"Just had a great weekend exploring wood carving with Almut, I was very blessed with the end result and feel inspired to explore further as a home hobby. Nice atmosphere alongside one other student, helpful guidance from Almut with plenty of tips and encouragement without feeling crowded out of learning for oneself. Interesting conversation along the way. Thoroughly recommend."

Almut Woolard responded:

"Dear Rich, Thank you for the carefully written review. I enjoyed the weekend in the workshop. Your finished carving is very well done and shows your skills at using tools. I am always impressed to see how many of our skills are transferable to a new activity."

Helen reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"A fun day gaining confidence and learning basic DIY skills, I'm looking forward to using my new skills in my home without bringing the walls down around me!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your review on the course Helen. I'm so pleased you had fun whilst learning and feel confident to take your new skills into your home. Give me a shout if you need any further assistance. :-)"

Sue reviewed: Needle Felt a Herdwick Sheep with Felt fabulous

"Really enjoyable few hours spent learning this new craft. Mandy was lovely very knowledgeable and patient and I was delighted with my felted sheep at the end of the course . It has inspired me to have a try at some other felted creation . I would highly recommend this to anyone."

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Oh thank you Sue for this lovely review. Good luck with your felting journey! Mandy"

Liz reviewed: Traditional Leaded Stained Glass Panel

"I attended one of Katherine’s courses for stained glass, and it was so enjoyable! Katherine was brilliant, really patient and kind, and excellent at communicating the processes required for making a stained glass panel. I’m so proud of mine!"

number8glass responded:

"This has given me a broad grin on a Monday morning, thank you so much Liz. "

Nicole reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"We had an amazing time at the DIY workshop with Jo! Feeling very confident in our new skills!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the course Nicole and left with increased confidence to get stuck in at home. Thank you for your lovely review. "

Brett Moss reviewed: Building and weaving a side chair at The Quiet Workshop

"This has to be my all time favourite course, coming away with a beautifully crafted chair. This is the course you want if you are looking at learning multiple techniques in woodworking, steam bending, carpentry joints and weaving a seat base. St John is a fantastic tutor giving you space to work on your own project, but close by to offer support. Bryony’s cooking is something to behold, lunches & morning & afternoon breaks were always accompanied by delicious homemade creations. Yum"

The Quiet Workshop responded:

"Brett, thank you so much! That’s a lovely review to read. You were great company in the workshop and given your experience and absolute breeze to teach. Look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, StJohn & Bryony"

Becs from Hampshire reviewed: Silk Painting a Scarf or Chinese fan: all welcome

"What a lovely afternoon in an utterly gorgeous and inspirational setting. Steph is so warm, friendly, patient and makes fab brownies! We had never done silk painting before and we had a wonderful time. Thanks so much, Steph."

Strawberry Moon responded:

"It was so lovely to have you both here. I’m happy that you had a lovely time. Hope that the pottery went well! Come back anytime x "

Roberta Goodey reviewed: Cyanotype / Sun Printing / Blueprints

"Had a fab afternoon with Caroline. She was enthusiastic about the technique and very informatiive. "

Rock n Wool Creations responded:

"Oh thank you Roberta! That's so kind. Glad you enjoyed the session and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes Caroline xx "

Mike reviewed: Introduction to Welding for Artists

"Visor was not checked by tutor thus light temporarily blinded me. I left the course coz of shock. No phone number to make contact. What health and safety aspects were in place? "

London Sculpture Workshop CIC responded:

"Thank you for your feedback, Mike. We’ve looked into the incident and can confirm the helmet was brand-new, fully checked, and all settings (including grinding mode) were demonstrated during the safety briefing. As you felt shocked, we immediately provided you with another visor to reassure you. We’re truly sorry the experience unsettled you, and we do everything we can to support learners to feel safe and confident in our workshops."

Sue Kelly reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"I went to Liz’s beginners Lino cutting workshop yesterday and found it to be a very good introduction to the craft and enjoyed Working with her and the other participants A lovely day in a beautiful house and a goody bag to take home with our prints at home time. A wonderful experience learning something new."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Morning Sue, Thanks for letting me known about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It’s such a lovely process and you took to it like a duck to water, creating a beautiful print. It was great to see your skills and understanding grow throughout the day and to share the experience with you. Go buy your materials and equipment and enjoy the next few months of exploration. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Paul Johnston reviewed: Welding with confidence

"What a great day, fully hands on, lots of welding and direction with Nigel’s vast knowledge and experiences. Would recommend to all "

Martin reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really enjoyed the 2 days with Sebastian. Extremely happy with my stone carving, would recommend."

Liz and Luc reviewed: Stained glass one day course for beginners: for two people

"We had an absolutely brilliant day celebrating our anniversary by learning a new skill. Emma was a wonderful tutor who made us feel at ease and made the day really fun and enjoyable. Emma, thank you for sharing your skills with us and you’ve made us converts to the art of stained glass crafting!"

Katie reviewed: Stained Glass Copper Foil in New Romney, Kent

"I really enjoyed it, thank you so much for a lovely day. The atmosphere was relaxed, the setting welcoming, and I left feeling very pleased with my finished piece."

Tracie reviewed: Stained Glass Copper Foil in New Romney, Kent

"I liked being able to work at my own pace, with plenty of time to finish without feeling rushed. There was lots of one-to-one support, which made the tuition really effective. The facilities were excellent and the refreshments kept us going throughout the day."

Shaz reviewed: Stained Glass Copper Foil in New Romney, Kent

"This was a really enjoyable course. The instruction was really clear, the tutor was friendly, and it made for a great day overall. I felt supported with all the tools and materials, and the variety of glass available meant we could design something unique. Would absolutely recommend and come again."

Carol reviewed: Coffee, Cake, ‘n’ Craft – Copper Foil Suncatchers in New Romney, Kent

"The coffee and cake were lovely, and I really appreciated the variety of glass to choose from. The guidance was clear and supportive, and I was very happy with my final product."

AC reviewed: Wet Felt Bag (No Ball Technique) in New Romney, Kent

"The tuition was so patient and positive all the time, which really helped me feel confident in trying something new. It made for a relaxed and friendly day. I will definitely book more courses, as this was such a good experience."

Sheila reviewed: Wet Felt Bag (No Ball Technique) in New Romney, Kent

"It was a very enjoyable day as always, with plenty of chances to try new skills in a relaxed way. Great fun from start to finish, and the group atmosphere made it even better. I came away feeling inspired and refreshed."

Liz reviewed: Wet Felt Bag (No Ball Technique) in New Romney, Kent

"Yolanda showed great patience, and it was clear she was attentive to us all. The balance of teaching and creativity made for a great course, and the facilities and materials provided were excellent. We were kept well refreshed with a lovely lunch, hot drinks, and even afternoon tea, which made the day feel extra special. I look forward to the next one, as it was such a rewarding experience. Thank you for such a thoughtful and enjoyable day."

Kim reviewed: Wet Felt Bag (No Ball Technique) in New Romney, Kent

"It was a great day and everything was organised so well. Thank you so much, Yolanda, for the guidance and support throughout. The whole experience felt creative and relaxed, and I really love my felt bag. I was delighted with the result and enjoyed every moment."

Rosie reviewed: Silver clay & silver smithing workshop in New Romney, Kent

"A really enjoyable day with quality instruction and materials. The course was well organised and gave plenty of opportunity to learn new skills while making something special. We were kept well refreshed throughout with an amazing lunch and afternoon tea, which added to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere."

J reviewed: Silver clay & silver smithing workshop in New Romney, Kent

"A very enjoyable day. The course was well set up, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I left feeling really pleased with what I had made."

Sue reviewed: Silver clay & silver smithing workshop in New Romney, Kent

"I had a great day on the Silverclay and Silversmithing course – excellence all round. The teaching was clear and supportive, the materials were of high quality, and the facilities made it easy to work confidently. Everything deserved 5 stars and I would highly recommend."

Lyn reviewed: Silver clay & silver smithing workshop in New Romney, Kent

"5 stars."