Latest reviews

Clare reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I had such a great, relaxing day. This was a first time go at weaving but Alice was a calm and patient teacher and by the end of the day I had completed a lovely piece to take home. There are lots of great places to have lunch very near by or you can picnic on the beach right next door. Highly Recommended!"

Alison reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"I had an amazing time and was really impressed with the pieces I made. Chris and Alison were really friendly, helpful and patient and made it a fun day. Thank you. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Alison, lovely to meet you. So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Kind regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Alex reviewed: Upholstery classes in Norwich

"Hi Lee Thanks for Saturday. Very relaxed - and productive. Good that I anticipated you would persuade me to re-do my efforts. You were right. The shape is much better now. Thanks again. "

Paul Stephenson reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Just spent an enjoyable weekend on a box making course in a well equipped workshop situated in a beautiful part of the country. Mark paces the course well and explains all the steps in a relaxed atmosphere. He is on hand to offer advice and help when needed. I found Mark happy to share his knowledge and answer any questions asked of him. Regardless of skill level, you will produce an individual box to be proud of. "

Val reviewed: Silver jewellery making - Stacking rings

"A really enjoyable course, I would definitely recommend it. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Graham Prosser reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"I did a one day course with Alex and made a welly storage rack. I throughly enjoyed the day, it was great to make something useful. Alex is an excellent teacher."

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Graham, thanks for the great review. It's nice to hear you enjoyed the experience as I love sharing the craft. All the best Alex "

Josh reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"A really enjoyable morning for my partner and I. Loved how knowledgeable Anne was, my partner had lots of questions. The 3 hours flew by, the venue was beautiful and our candles that we brought home are lovely. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about how candles are made or wants to just make their own. Really lovely day and would 100% go again. "

Irene, Linda and Ruth reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"We had a fantastic day with Helen on her fused glass workshop. She was very generous with her time and expertise, and explained all aspects of working with glass safely. It was very exciting experimenting with different types of glass, in many different colours, and we could choose the items we wanted to make, from jewellery to decorative tea lights, with lots of encouragement and support. This was our first attempt, and it was a very happy and creative introduction to fused glass art. 29 April 2023"

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning ladies, it was so lovely to meet you all eventually and I’m delighted you all felt it was worth the wait ( Irene said you were a team and I could clearly see the bond of friendship you shared!) you all created such beautifully unique pieces, it was a joy to watch you all experiment with your ideas so enthusiastically. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, I really appreciate it.👍🏻🦋 it would be lovely to see you again, especially if you are able to do the butterfly walk in July. 🦋"

Merrin Pearce reviewed: Lampwork Beadmaking Full Day Introduction For One

"I absolutely loved this course. Ruth was thorough, friendly and a really excellent teacher. She ran things at exactly the right pace and was full of fascinating stories and extra information about glass, techniques, tools and her experiences. One of the things I enjoyed the most was the meditative state that you get into when you're watching the beautiful molten glass. The course has inspired me to keep learning and practicing. Can't recommend it highly enough."

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Merrin, it was great to meet you and glad you enjoyed yourself. Ruth"

Dave reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"I booked this for my husband as a Christmas present. He really enjoyed the day with Andy, lots of tea and coffee and the company of Angus the dog! It was the first time my husband had done a woodwork course and he said it was great, very proud of the bowl the brought home! "

Andys woodworking responded:

"It was an absolute pleasure to introduce you to Woodturning dave Andy mary angus x"

Mr Barrington Booker reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop in Hampshire

"A lovely day, thoroughly enjoyed my day. Amazing surroundings, restful open space. Excellent tuition. Thank you."

Jon C reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"Fantastic teacher who was really knowledgeable. Great at helping with your designs and techniques. David made the whole day a fun experience."

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Hi Jon, thanks so much for your contribution too. I learned a lot from you sharing your knowledge and experience in crafting. "

Shane L reviewed: Log to tumbler with Gedwood

"What a fantastic day! Ged was welcoming, very knowledgeable and is a very patient tutor. This meant a very relaxed atmosphere. It was my 1st time using a pole-lathe and can't wait to do another course to try it again. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone wanting to try green woodworking."

Gedwood responded:

"Many thanks Shane. And enjoy a fine malt when your tumblers have seasoned! 😊 regards Ged"

Martin Chandler reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Excellent time learning about glass and the basics of glass blowing. Very attentive tuition and great care to explain what is happening all the time. Loved making each item as we progressed through the course! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Martin, we are very pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Kind regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Kate reviewed: Embossed pewter box workshop

"What a great day to share with a friend for her birthday. Mel was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable. The technique is easy to pick up and we were both delighted with the end product. Our boxes looked beautiful and unique. This would be a lovely thing to do for a hen do or with a group and felt very accessible. Thank you, Mel"

Metallix responded:

"It was wonderful to have you in the workshop, Kate. Thanks for the lovely review and hope to see you in another one soon. xx"

Lambros reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"A great introduction to woodworking! The instructor was fantastic and made everything clear and easy to follow. Will definitely be back!"

Becky reviewed: Fused glass workshop - Plymouth

"We had a really lovely time! Sheena was friendly & knowledgeable & made the whole experience extremely enjoyable. We were lucky to be with some other friendly people & we all chatted away happily. We will pick up our finished pieces next week so hopefully they will turn out well. We would definitely go again & would highly recommend."

Linda reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"A lovely fused glass course with Carole who is an excellent teacher. Lots of really useful information and plenty of time to practice before starting our projects. Would definitely recommend."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Linda, I am so glad you enjoyed your day :)"

Louise B reviewed: Lace pattern porcelain ceramics in Kendal, South Lakes

"Had a lovely relaxed day! Nik was there to show you and advise you, but what you made was up to you! Can’t wait to get the creations back once they have been fired! Really enjoyed the day! "

Roy reviewed: Cleft ash gate making with Gedwood

"I had a really enjoyable 2 days making the ash gate under the expert tuition of Ged. Learnt loads of new techniques that I’m hopping to replicate at home. Also considering booking another course with Ged as I enjoyed myself so much at his workshop setting."

Gedwood responded:

"Thank you Roy. Glad you got a lot out of the course and hope to see you again on an other one!"

Sue reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"A lovely morning in beautiful settings making candles and wax melts in a relaxed and friendly class would recommend "

Rachel Welton reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"What a great course. I enjoyed the day so much. All the tutors were great. Really helpful & knowledgeable but good fun too. I am so pleased with my three legged stool. Thank you"

Liz reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop in Hampshire

"We gave this course to my son for his 13th birthday - he had been whittling Harry Potter wands for months! He loved his day in the bluebell woods and came back happy and proud of his accomplishment (and full of stories of organic farming!). "

Cath reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"My fourth saori experience with Amanda, I love it. "

Jo Mason reviewed: The Big Beautiful Basket

"My friend and I had a wonderful day in the forest creating fantastic baskets that our families couldn’t believe were made by us! Nicki was a brilliant tutor and the whole day felt more like a retreat than a class. Would recommend looking out for Nicki’s emailed instructions before your class to make sure you know where to go etc to help you have a smooth journey. We would totally recommend Nicki’s classes to everyone. "