Latest reviews

Sarah reviewed: A Creative Day Workshop (max 6 people for one price) - discovering or recovering creativity for work, home and life. Art in Suffolk

"We had a really enjoyable and inspiring day with Jane, and left feeling very invigorated to keep our creativity going."

Jane Beaumont Art responded:

"Thanks Sarah. I have no doubt that you’ll all go on from strength to strength in your creative journey. It was so exciting watching your work evolve through the day and see your wonderful framed pieces at the end. Have fun."

Emma Hanby reviewed: Learn to Quilt - Make a baby floor quilt for charity

"Thank you so much, I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I'm a nervous sewer but I gained confidence throughout the day. I learnt the many skills involved in quilting and finished a beautiful baby blanket. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I was tired and very proud of myself at the end of the day."

Craft Circle responded:

"Emma it was lovely to have you with us for the day :-) Your quilt was beautiful, and you adapted your sewing skills to assembling a quilt really well. Looking forward to seeing you again at our next workshop..."

Ian Herrington reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"A most enjoyable day! Nick was an excellent tutor, plenty of time and patience for every one of us no matter how well we were doing! And with copious tea, coffee and cake, a very relaxing day; and I came home with a spoon I carved myself that I certainly couldn't have considered doing at the beginning of the day. Many thanks for the encouragement and I look forward to continuing a new hobby! "

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you so much Ian, we’re so glad you enjoyed your day. If you need any help in developing your carving or need help with finding tools, please just let me know."

Laura reviewed: Clay Party for Children

"My daughter had her 9th birthday party at Alison's lovely studio and it couldn't have been better. Alison was so great, she was so generous with her time and energy. She's a great teacher and obviously has had a lot of experience working with children. She made the day really special, we all had a great time. Can't recommend her highly enough. "

Sarah Turnbull reviewed: Pottery Wheel Taster Private Session

"I went to a private session with me and my sister and it was so much fun, we learnt how to make two bowls, one wider and the other taller and we loved it. Alison is a lovely person to talk to she is so welcoming and so funny. I would definitely recommend. "

Jean Knight reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"This was bought as a gift for myself and my daughter. I would recommend the experience. Chris took us through step by step and then repeated it when necessary. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. He made it a very positive activity. We are waiting for our works of art to be ready for collection."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Many thanks for the lovely review and recommendation to others Jean. It's always lovely seeing people adapt existing craft skills to pottery and you definitely showed that. Some very nice pots thrown and decorated which are drying nicely on the shelves awaiting the first of their two firings. They should be with you in about 3 weeks time if we can get some warmer weather to dry them first! Best wishes, Chris."

Uli reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"I enjoyed making my own breadboard. I was surprised by how much I learned within a short time and how easy it was to produce, as commented by my son, an “insanely good breadboard”. The instructors were patient and thorough in their explanations. The course didn’t feel rushed and allowed people of differing skill sets to have fun. "

Michelle reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Weds Afternoons

"Was excellent, was supported and guided with kindness and a lot of patience! Now just need a follow up course to learn a few more bits. I would go to that too."

BeachBry Creations responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. It was great to meet you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the session. I'll see what I can programme in for a follow-up course. Do let me know if there is anything in particular you'd like to cover or learn how to do. Thanks again Bryony"

Kate Q reviewed: Wild flower and copper foiling workshop

"We had a fantastic morning crafting with Ffion, who was the loveliest guide and mentor. If you’ve got a spare couple of hours and are up for some original, creative fun then this is for you.😊"

Kieran from Oxford reviewed: Woodturning 2 day workshop

"I have just finished a one-day course with Andy. His knowledge, experience, and expertise are absolutely fantastic. We started with the basics of H&S and quickly moved onto the lathe and all the associated turning tools. The art of sharpening is an essential skill for any woodturner and Andy has devised a number of approaches which he quickly and effectively shares with you. Andy has a great sense of humor and the day quickly passed with his many stories and general banter. He is very well assisted by Mary his wife and Gus the dog, with lots of tea, coffee, cake, and biscuits. I learned a lot on the one-day course but I would recommend the 2-day course as there is a lot to take in. Now all I need is a lathe, lots of tools, and a workshop. Thanks, Andy, and very much appreciated."

Andys woodworking responded:

"Thanks for those kind words Kieran Looking forward to seeing you and Gaye again "

cathy foster reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"Excellent course. I learned so much and am really pleased with my scarf. Thank you "

Charlotte reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"Such a lovely course. Marianne is great and you can learn so much! I did a two day course and came away with my backpack basket and a mini round basket. Would definitely recommend."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thanks so much for your review and recommendation, Charlotte. Much appreciated. Lovely to meet your family when you popped by my stall at Penshurst Place the other day. Hope to see you again soon for another, perhaps very different course. "

Angela Edwards reviewed: Foundations in leatherwork

"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, helpful and encouraging tutor - what's not to like?"

Hannah Bishop reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Thank you so much Paul for such a fantastic weekend, me and Lauren throughly enjoyed the course, you were so patient and such an excellent teacher. Highly recommend. Also shout out to the lovely couple who did the course with us !! "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Hanna, thank you for your kind review, it was lovely to meet you and Lauren and I really enjoyed our weekend. Don’t forget to get in touch should you decide to progress and need any information. Very best wishes Paul "

Emma Wychwood reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

"I spent a wonderful afternoon with Marie-paule creating a kingfisher mosaic. Marie-paule is a very patient and informative teacher and I've learnt lots of helpful tips. I can't wait to create more mosaic pieces. I would definitely recommend this course."

mppmosaic responded:

"Hi Emma, Thank you very much for your kind review. I also had a great time teaching you and wish you all the best with the finishing and grouting! Kind regards, Marie-Paule"

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

"Clare has a fun and easy to understand way of sharing her expertise during the workshop. She has got the perfect balance between allowing us to experiment ( and sometimes make 'mistakes' which is the best way to learn! She can then show us how to remedy an error which is really helpful. ) and gently guiding and offering suggestions. Such a lovely way to spend a morning, if I could I'd be at her workshops every week! "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Let me know how you get on with your prints at home, feel free to drop me a message if you need any help. Hope to see you again soon! "

Adrian & Sue reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

"What a fabulous day! Les is a very knowledgeable, skilled and patient teacher. His workshop is perfectly setup for teaching two people together – we were both delighted with the bowls and small trees that we made during the day. Les was extremely helpful in helping us to plan what we need to start woodturning at home. Such an enjoyable day that whizzed past – we can’t recommend Les highly enough. , "

Pren responded:

"Thank you A&S...it was a great day, we had a few good laughs and got plenty of work done. Well done to both of you for those bowls and I trust that your future venture in woodturning goes well."

A Blake reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I had a brilliant day, 6 May, producing 4 beautiful individual resin coasters. I did not know what to expect as I had went with a friend who was interested in working with resin. The tutor, Richard, shared his knowledge in a relaxed and informative manner. No question was too trivial. The class size was small so Richard had time for us all. Great class for people interested in resin and a fun craft for others. I would highly recommend."

Dan reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Chillington Hall

"I’ve just done the two day stone carving course at Chillington Hall. It’s a beautiful location and really well run by Miranda. I’ve never done stone carving before but I really wanted to try it. It’s not easy in the sense that it takes time and patience to get it right and think through the steps but the advice and support is excellent. Once I had a grasp of what I was doing it’s a really satisfying activity where you can lose yourself in the work and take occasional steps back in order to observe your work. I wasn’t quite able to finish my piece completely but I took some paper home to do this in my own time. I’d highly recommend this course and am grateful to Mirander for her patience. It’s something I’d definitely be interested in doing more of! "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Dan, glad you enjoyed it."

Tess and Ryan reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"We had a lovely time with Marina - as total beginners she was very patient and thorough in explaining the process. Pottery was a wonderful mindful activity to do and we can’t wait to see the finished product !"

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Many thanks Tess and Ryan for your lovely review! I will be in touch shortly and keep my fingers crossed the kiln gods are kind! Marina x"

Andy Nelson reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Aaron's training style, craft skills and approachability combined to make this a very enjoyable and fulfilling experience for my partner and I. I'm glad I went along to her birthday present!"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you for the great review, we're glad you enjoyed the day. "

Linda reviewed: Willow Trug Basket Workshop

"It was a fantastic day sitting in the bluebell woods. Suze was thorough with her explanations and happy to support in any way she could "

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Linda. It was great to have you along and your basket was lovely! "

Eleanor reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"My mum and I went on this course together and it was really enjoyable. Chris is brilliant in his role and he made it an enjoyable and successful experience."

Chris Greening Pottery responded:

"Really lovely session, thanks for taking the time to give such a positive review. Some very nice pots thrown and decorated - very good dexterity being on show! Your pots are drying nicely on the shelves and I expect to be with you in the next 3-4 weeks. Best wishes, Chris."

Anna Casbolt reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"My husband and I gave just got home from 2 wonderful days making a stained glass panel. Paul is a lovely warm person, putting everyone at ease but giving generously of his expertise and knowledge. With a small class size of just 4 people, there is plenty of time for support to each person. We were lucky enough to share the two days with 2 delightful young ladies and we all got on brilliantly. Paul is a true craftsman and clearly has a great passion for what he does. And he is also a brilliant teacher, with unending patience. Highly recommended - I will be back!!"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Anna, thank you so much! that’s a lovely review and much appreciated…… and you’re coming back! I’m looking forward to seeing you both again +2 in August, meantime have a great summer :•) Best wishes Paul"

AnnaB reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Weds Afternoons

"Excellent instruction & all materials provided. Bryony & her colleague taught us 2 new stitches & we had fun. I’m now ready to start some new projects & hope there will be a series of different lessons on different crochet projects."

BeachBry Creations responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. It was great to meet you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the session. I've got my next beginner's tomorrow and depending on how that does, I will set up some follow-up sessions. Do let me know if there is anything in particular you'd like to cover or learn how to do. Thanks again Bryony"