Latest reviews

Ryan Bickle reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"I had a great time with Bill on the walking stick course. I came with the intention of making a staff rather than a walking stick and Bill was extremely helpful and welcoming, as well as the rest of the group. Bill has great advice and was really easy going and friendly. I would highly recommend."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you for you kind review I will pass onto Bill who is always pleased to to know how his sessions go."

Lisa reviewed: Botanical Linocut Kit, UK made, includes handmade papers & video tutorials

"Bought this set as a gift. Arrived promptly in a very solid outer box which protected the gift inside. Beautifully individually wrapped items inside and notes with details of online free tutorials. Excellent present, loved by the recipient as an introduction to Lino printing "

Andreas reviewed: Sharpening Green Woodwork Tools with Pete Lloyd

"I loved the setting, learned all I needed to start looking after my tools. I met some great people and left with the company of a new skill. Highly recommended! "

Tree to Treen responded:

"Thanks so much Andreas, was lovely meeting you :-) . Do get in touch if you have any follow-up questions."

Richard Fothergill reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Yep another 5 stars. If you fancy doing this (it’s a lot of fun and very creative), you are looking in the right place. Even made me a cuppa or two! Fab poker made for the winter, with an ornate Rams head that was the result of my efforts!!"

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Richard, thanks for the great review. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience. It's such a great craft and I love sharing it with people. So, thanks for coming. Alex "

Kevin reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"I really enjoyed the course. I went on this as I had enjoyed woodwork at school and wanted to see if I would as an adult. The relaxed atmosphere and great knowledge sharing by the experts not only made the experience enjoyable but also resulted in a good quality product being manufactured. I would highly recommend this establishment, so much so that I am returning for the second course to learn more theory, hand and power tool skills."

Mike N reviewed: Enter the world of Pyrography with Bob Neill

"I had the opportunity to spend a day with Bob Neill and his wonderful wife Del in March when I did the Pyrography course at his home in Derby. I was already dabbling in pyrography alongside my marquetry but what I learnt that day took me to a whole other level. The way Bob teaches you about pyrography is very relaxed and you’re not aware of the strides your making in your capability until you look at what you did at the end of the day. The lunchtime break and food was great too!! All in all a really great course delivered by a very capable and knowledgeable tutor. For the price I paid, I definitely got more than I expected in learning and understanding. Thanks Bob. :)"

Burnt Offerings responded:

"Hi Mike It's good to know that the format for the course is proving to benefit my students such as yourself and others from the excellent reviews we are receiving It was another enjoyable day burning away..Many thanks for your comments about the day Bob "

Julieann reviewed: Silver Jewellery Bangle making workshop

"I got to make a beautiful incredibly personal bangle with Sarah today, she is lovely, knowledgeable, allows you to explore what you would like to design, makes suggestions and guides you to achieve your ultimate dream design. Lovely workshop in the garden with everything you could ever need, cup of tea and a biscuit too, I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Sarah 😊"

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Julie Ann, Thank you so much for a lovely workshop, I thoroughly enjoyed it. So lovely to meet you and help you make a very special piece of jewellery to treasure. You're welcome back anytime. "

Jane Faulkner reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Excellent course. Thoroughly enjoyed it & will be back for more "

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."

Jon Fisher reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"I had a great day. Julian put me at ease straight away. Friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. I now possess basic welding skills and hope to improve with practice. Thanks Julian. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Jon, Thankyou for your review. I'm sure you will be fine, but any snags then don't hesitate to get in touch, give me a bell. Thanks,Julian"

Avigail reviewed: 2 Hour Glass Beadmaking session for 2 people

"A really relaxing and engaging experience. Julia was full of knowledge, clear and encouraging. She gave us loads of space to experiment and learn and was keen to answer questions and demonstrate. The process itself was very soothing and amazing to experience as you see the glass developing before your eyes."

Carol Barber reviewed: Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

"I spent a very enjoyable afternoon with Julie creating my made-to-measure bracelet. It’s been very much admired."

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. I'm glad your bangle has been admired. It's beautiful."

Jayne reviewed: Mosaic Making in the Cotswolds

"I attended a day course on Friday 14th April. I was a complete Mosiac novice, after a relaxed informative day I came away with 2 completed pieces of work which I am delighted with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course. Jennie is lovely and able to give lots of hints, tips, information and is a very accomplished, artistic crafter."

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Jayne. It was a real pleasure to meet you and I'm excited to see photos of all your new projects!"

Andrea Hainsworth reviewed: Green Man stone carving in Yorkshire

"What an amazing experience with a wonderful tutor. I had never attempted anything like this before and hadn't realised just how 'physical' it was going to be. But it was really worth it! There was a group demonstration at various points during the day, and ongoing one-to-one tuition throughout as Helen moved amongst us giving encouragement and passing on her expertise if we were struggling with a particular bit. She is so approachable, easy to talk to and professional. There was coffee and tea whenever we wanted it and it was lovely to meet new people. There were eleven people in our group so we never had to wait for Helen to come to our aid. By the end I was exhausted and very dusty, but it was well worth it, and I had a Green Man to be proud of."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"That's so nice.....you were a pleasure to meet and teach .thank you for taking time out of your day to write such a lovely review "

Mel reviewed: Beginners Watercolours & Cream Tea Experience (minimum booking is for 2 people)

"What a fabulous workshop! Amina instantly made us feel welcome and comfortable in the calm, purposeful environment. With a small group of three, Amina put us all at ease regardless of our levels of experience and ensured that we had the taste of success at every opportunity. Amina is a fabulous teacher and encouraged us all to be creative and put our new found skills to use in our final pieces. A huge winner for me was that Amina made a great cup of tea! The cream tea and scones at the end of the workshop were delicious, beautifully presented and the portions were generous. We will definitely be returning for another workshop in the future."

A.S.K Art & Pottery Gallery & Studio responded:

"Thank you for a fabulous review. I loved meeting the 3 of you, great company, lots of chatter and the enthusiasm… I wish I could bottle it up. You took everything in your pace and learned quickly. I look forward to seeing you all again for a workshop. The tea will be brewing Xx"

Laura Norris reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard & Coaster Workshop

"What a brilliant session. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Eunice was fantastic and led us through the process with expertise and patience. Really looking forward to getting our cheeseboards and coasters back to see the finished article!"

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Laura it really was a pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family. So glad you all had fun Kindest Regards Eunice"

Susannah H reviewed: Natural Cold-Process Soap Making

"My mother, sister and I did this course together and it was great fun! We all really enjoyed learning a bit more about the process and working together to create three different soaps. Wendy was very patient and really took her time to explain what we were going to do, and why. Now we have to wait for four weeks to try our soap, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait!"

Andy Chester reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"I recently attended the glass suncatcher copper foiling course at Stanwick Lakes. I found the course very enjoyable and Jo an excellent teacher. She took us through every stage expertly. I found it very relaxing and laid back with the time allocated allowing plenty of time to complete your chosen piece. I was very proud of the hummingbird I produced. The setting and workshop were ideal too. I will certainly be looking at future events."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you here again at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Linda reviewed: Portable power tools and abrasive wheel certificate(1 Day)

"A very good learning day with Mark. Being a DIY upcycling person it's so good to find out what tools are about and what and how I should be using them. I never knew there were so many different types of sanders, and drills. It will make my projects so much easier, and I'm so pleased with your advice and help on my 7 foot plank of roughly sawn wood. Showing me all the tools and giving me the the chance to try them out is definitely going to help me in deciding what I now need to go forward. So nice to meet you and your wife. Thanks again"

2 Rivers Tool Training responded:

"I'm glad you had a good day learning to use my big selection of power tools. Hope to see you again on one of my future courses."

Roger Watkins reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"We had a wonderful time learning how to work with stained glass and we are extremely proud of what we managed to produce in just one day with Gill. Gill was an inspirational teacher, very encouraging and insightful - not just with the glass techniques but also in managing to lead us complete novices through the processes involved. Stained glass work is an ancient skill but so worthy of translation into the modern world. We are already planning some projects around our home. Thank you so much Gill."

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Roger for your wonderful review, it was so lovely to meet you and Gail. Hope you enjoy displaying your stained glass panels, they looked absolutely stunning! All my very best wishes to you both Gill "

Nina reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"I bought the course for my mother in law as a birthday present (but secretly I have also always wanted to throw some pots!). The setting of the studio was lovely easy accessible parking. Pat was great! She is very knowledgable and gave a little or as much help as we needed! We were able to make 6 pots and see our progress. At the end we were able to chose 2 pots for glazing and firing. Overall this was a lovely experience. I had a lot of fun and can’t wait to see the finished pots in 3 weeks’ time! Another bonus was seeing some of Pats amazing pottery at the studio with amazing Japanese influences- definitely would recommend going just to see these!"

Pat Southwood responded:

"Hi Nina, thanks for your lovely review, I am so glad you both had a good time, I will be in touch soon when your pots are ready, Pat. "

June reviewed: Fused glass art workshops in Buckinghamshire

"A fab morning learning a new craft, definitely one for all ages. Marie is a great teacher, lots of information and inspiration. I can't wait to see the finished pieces out of the kiln and will definitely be back."

Laura Guzman reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"My son attended the class and he was really happy with all he learned! Claire was really patient, she guided and motivated him throughout the class. He could work at his own pace providing the details that he wanted to his creations. He learned how to use silver clay, a material he had never heard about. He also learned about polishing and using the tools correctly! He wants to take more classes in the future. We really recommend this class"

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review it was lovely to meet your son!"

Max Waldburg reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"Alan is a very patient teacher and is extremely knowledgeable on the subject of spoon carving. The plan is to carve some spoons for a wedding present and I feel Alan has given me the skills to get started on this. The day was also a great digital detox with delicious vegan food. "

Ann Brown reviewed: 1 to 1 Beginners Crochet and beyond - East Grinstead

"Nicole is a very good natural teacher, she has lots of patience and shows you clearly and precisely what to do in an understandable way. She keeps it simple and uncomplicated which was perfect for me. She always makes sure you understand and can do each stitch before you proceed to the next. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. "

David Vose reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"I can completely endorse all the positive comments from previous reviews. I had no experience of woodworking and now have a much treasured spinning stool to go with our wheel……AND(I) I can boast that I made it myself. Obviously I’ll be playing down all the hugely positive instruction, encouragement and support that Jay and Mark provided to make it happen. Perhaps more important than the stool though is the certainty that I won’t be stopping there. My son wants me to make a him a desk. I’ll be back!"