Latest reviews

Juliette Stokes reviewed: Hares The Swannery

"I attended the hare willow sculpture course at Abbotsbury Swannery. It was a wonderful day, even with the intense weather. Jo was a brilliant teacher and so supportive and encouraging. I really appreciated the step by step demonstration and individual support stage by stage. I have been completely inspired and would highly recommend Jo and these courses."

Jo Sadler Willow responded:

"Thank you Juliette, it was a weather crazy day, yet fantastic leaping hares emerged . Such a great herd of hares, thank you. "

Christine reviewed: Wool spinning course

"Really enjoyed the class. Rosemary is very patient and encouraging and made me feel comfortable as a beginner. As well as the practical side of spinning Rosemary had some very interesting knowledge of wool and history of spinning. Excellent tutor!"

Simply Spun responded:

"Thank you for your review Christine, it is much appreciated. "

Paul Wren reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"I had a most enjoyable day yesterday with Bill, he took me through the art of wood turning to produce a beautiful useful yew wood bowl. He was very patient and informative running through all the aspects of turning. His workshop was an excellent venue for the course. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wishing to learn the art of turning. "

Jack Dimmock reviewed: Large human sculpture kit (50cm)

"Truly enjoyable, instructions were clear and the clay moulding stage was so hypnotising. Halfway and I didn't realise my music had finished. Dragging out the sculpting to those last details became harder after two days, but otherwise in spite of being my first and not being perfect, I am supremely satisfied with what I have done myself."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jack! I love sculpting with clay - it's a different process to the normal sculpture workshops I run, and as you say, it's completely absorbing to do. Would love to see a photo of your finished piece! Jo x"

Fiona reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"Great fun and very informative practical course, with excellent standard of equipment and resources and of course, variety of cake!"

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you Fiona - so pleased you found the day fun and informative. It was lovely meeting you and your sister and I appreciate you taking time to do a review - I know you were having a busy time! See you again soon. Denny x"

Matt Simmonds reviewed: Welding day class

"Had a great day learning the basics of welding with Neil with some great hands on experience with different types of welding. I really felt that Neil knew what he was talking about and had a wealth of experience and stories to draw from throughout the day, such an interesting chap!"

Carol Warner reviewed: Embroidery workshops for beginners

"Yesterdays course was cancelled."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Hi Carol. Apologies for any inconvenience caused with the course being cancelled. The course tutor was unexpectedly unable to attend. Please let us know (if you have not done so already)if you would like to book an alternative date or we can offer a refund. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Christine Hemingbrough reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop

"Enjoyed this very much. It was a relaxed course showing the steps to make a basic lampshade but very informative. Chance to buy a kit to make more at home. Would recommend."

From Loft to Loved Workshops CIC responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Christine, so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Sarah and Kim"

Ruth reviewed: Weave a willow foraging basket

"This was in every way a wonderful way to spend a day, starting with the warmth of the welcome from Melinda the moment I stepped into the beautiful studio workshop space. Claire Shilvock was a superb tutor, striking exactly the right balance between encouragement and expert tuition - the hours melted away as our 3D creations emerged from stacks of beautiful but straight basketry willow, step by step. She gently nudged us forward to ensure that everyone finished something to take home (they were all wonderful and individual pieces). Melinda was there throughout looking after us by providing gorgeous home made cakes and every imaginable beverage (caffeinated, decaffeinated, herbal etc) and serving the most delicious sit down lunch. I felt Melinda and Clare have a lovely knack of creating an atmosphere in which everyone felt included and supported whether they had come in a group or, as I had, came alone. I love my willow basket - I have proudly sent pictures to friends and one remarked "that does NOT look like the work of a beginner" - a testament to Clare's skill because I really am! Thank you Clare and Melinda."

Katy Herridge reviewed: Gel plate printing starter kit with handmade A5 gel plate, instructions and videos

"I bought this craft kit to do with my two boys who are 5 and 7. They loved it. The YouTube videos were useful, they didn't over complicate things and gave you lots of inspiration. We spent a lovely hour after school with the boys running in and out finding interesting shaped leaves to use alongside the textured items provided. Great fun, easy to use with impressive results. Can't wait to use it again."

Bev Evans Art and Print responded:

"Hi Katy! What a wonderful review and great feedback - thank you so much. It sounds like your boys (and you!) had a fab time and I’m sure they will enjoy using the gel plate with lots of other textures that they’ll find - experimenting with it is half the fun! Gel plate printing is such an addictive pastime for all ages and it sounds like it has definitely caught on in your house 😊. B xx"

Owen Lewis reviewed: Willow Beginners Round Basket Workshop with Sarah Le Breton Willow

"Had a fabulous time on Wednesday making a willow basket for the first time with Sarah. I took my wife and mother along and all managed to make beautiful and functional baskets in a single day. The lunch was delicious, and we can't wait to use the baskets to collect our produce on the allotment. Already wanting to come back and make more!"

Sarah Le Breton Willow responded:

"Thank you so much Owen for your great review. It was brilliant teaching you all and I do hope that you enjoy using your baskets for many years to come! Best wishes, Sarah"

Jack reviewed: Foot stool making day

"Thanks Ted for a great experience building the stool! Each part of the process was very well explained and demonstrated and I'll be booking another course at some point in future."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Jack, I hope you enjoyed your time at the workshop and look forward to seeing you again. Your footstool was a great job indeed, well done my friend. 😎👍👍Ted "

Tracey reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire (1 Day)

"Well what can I say about my experience with Jo at the Boho Shed other than AMAZING. This was my first time for attending this kind of experience and it was fantastic. Jo was excellent at explaining and demonstrating how to tackle the tasks and at no time did she ever make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. I feel as a mature student that she made me feel that I could accomplish anything that I wanted to achieve. When the tuition was finished I felt as though I could tackle most things covered with confidence, Would highly recommend this tuition for all people who would like an insight on how to tackle most common household tasks. Thanks again Jo and if you run any further courses/tuition please keep me informed oh and thank your mum for the outstanding home made cakes (delicious) xx"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow! What a fantastic review, thank you so much Tracey. You were a pleasure to teach and I'm delighted you got so much from the day. I have passed on your comments to Mum re the cakes and she is delighted too. Happy DIYing and I hope to see you again soon. xx"

Miriam reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Fantastic day, Liz is a lovely tutor and the studio is amazing, thorough explanations and demonstration of process throughout day, along with take home hand outs and plenty of time and opportunities to play and experiment. Day flew by and enjoyed every minute! Looking forward to doing more at home and attending another workshop in future. Thank you! X"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Miriam, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day and it was a pleasure working with you, guiding and encouraging you with this lovely process. I am now sat with a big smile on my face, basking in the kindness of your feedback. Thank you and I hope you’ve had time to continue printing. Hurry back! Liz Wellby "

Alison Gabbitas reviewed: Introduction to leaded stained glass

"Excellent workshop well worth the money and enjoyment. Well run by Geneveve. An experience I will treasure and has given me the boost to do other workshops. 10 out of 10 thank you"

Wicked Gen Crafts responded:

"Thank you for a lovely review and a lovely day of teaching. It is always great for me when I have a great group to teach and everyone finishes with smiles on their faces, lots of new creative knowledge and a piece of their own to be proud of."

Claire Maclaine reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Full Day Beginners Workshop

"What an amazing and enjoyable day exploring lampwork bead techniques with Suzanne. I didn't really know what to expect but I had bought some jewelry from Suzanne at an art fair and fancied treating myself to learning how to make beads. Suzanne is an excellent teacher and took me through the steps from creating a simple glass bead to making highly decorated beads. You don't need any experience of jewelry making so these workshops are perfect for beginners as well as more experienced makers. I found the lampwork process to be fascinating and engaging and Suzanne was very encouraging - I'll definitely be coming back for more! PS - the workshop was given to me as a present via gift voucher issued by Suzanne and I highly recommend it if you are looking for an unusual gift for someone who like to be creative."

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review Claire. So pleased you enjoyed your workshop. Hope to see you again soon. Suzanne x"

Jan reviewed: Woodturning taster

"Totally new to woodturning but with Chris’s help I produced a wonderful pestle of which I am very proud. Chris is an excellent teacher and I would highly recommend this introductory session. "

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"The pestle is a beauty Jan great choice of wood ,really enjoyed passing on my knowledge. Chris "

Sharon reviewed: Basic woodturning half day

"Absolutely brilliant taster session this morning. Thoroughly enjoyed by my friend and I and really proud of our end results. Clear instruction, patience and encouragement by Chris - thank you for a lovely morning :)"

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Fantastic Sharon really you glad you enjoyed the course, was good to have you in the workshop. Chris "

Rebecca Thomas Robinson reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"I was a complete weaving novice at the start of this lovely introductory day! Alice’s relaxed approach in her beautiful studio created the perfect learning experience and I felt a real sense of accomplishment when I took a finished sample home. So inspiring!"

John Thompson reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard & Coaster Workshop

"Eunice was friendly and welcoming, the cheeseboard and coaster resin session was loads of fun. I would definitely recommend Eunice and Studio5 to anyone who wants to begin crafting using resin. Thanks!! "

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you John I am so pleased you had a good time. It was great to also meet Kim and Poppy x"

Fiona Blake reviewed: Silver clay beginners course - Lori Ridgway

"Lori was very generous with her tips and techniques and I came away with over 7 pages of notes! Thank you Lori, for firing up my enthusiasm for silver clay again!"

LR Silver Jewellery responded:

"Thank you! I hope you’ve made some more things since. Get in touch if you need anything else. Lori"

Jo reviewed: Sewing Workshop : Make a Kimono Jacket

"Excellent sewing class, learnt so much in a really relaxed environment - would highly recommend it"

Holloway & Dillon responded:

"Thank you for your review Jo, I had a great time teaching you. Hopefully you are able to put into practice some what you learned on the day. Happy sewing! Sx"

Rachel and Shane reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"We had the best day doing this workshop!! Denny is an amazing teacher and host, and makes excellent vegan gluten free fudge cake too! :-) Everything was so well explained and we got to practice cutting and laying our tiles (and grouting our artwork when the glue was dry) by making coasters before starting our main pieces. It was a really relaxing time; we found mosaic-ing to be a very calming, mindful activity! We got comprehensive notes to take home, plus some extra materials so we could finish off our pieces at home - we’re already looking online to order our own tools and tiles to create more mosaics! We also loved meeting beautiful Daisy the dog. Highly recommend this course!"

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you, Rachel, that is such a lovely review! And thank you for being so speedy with it. It’s always good to know you’ve enjoyed your day with me and that it’s inspired you to do more mosaic’ing. Hope to see you and Shane again .. and don’t forget to send photos of your finished pieces. X"

Susie Jones reviewed: Stool making course at Sallerton Wood

"Such a satisfying three days spent making my stool in beautiful and peaceful woodland! The course is challenging but each stage of the process is really well demonstrated and explained by Andy who is an excellent teacher. I was so pleased with my finished stool I have booked myself onto the shave horse course in June!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much for your kind review, Susie, and thanks for coming back to us for another course. We look forward to seeing you again in June when you return to Sallerton Wood for your third course! In the meantime, enjoy your stool. "

Coralie reviewed: 1 to 1 Beginners Crochet and beyond - East Grinstead

"I have been to crochet classes with Nicole for a few months and thoroughly enjoy them. The classes are fun and relaxed and I have learnt a lot. Nicole is a great teacher, very patient and always happy to explain patterns and demonstrate stitches. "