Latest reviews

Vanda Scholey reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"The course was great and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to learn something new. There were lots of materials to chose from, great tools to use and clear instructions were given. Both instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful while keeping the day really relaxed and fun. And you get to take your creation home with you! I'm thrilled to have learnt new skills while enjoying the process."

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you Vanda! Best of luck with all of your creative pursuits. "

Christian reviewed: Glassblowing for Two

"Fantastic introductory course for my partner and I who had no prior experience. Sam was warm, patient and enthusiastic making for an overall great experience. We learned a lot and would recommend."

John F reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"We really enjoyed our two days with Laura and the pieces we created are now proudly hanging in our windows at home. Would happily recommend the course, and as an added bonus, Todmorden is a lovely place to spend a weekend."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you for your review, John! It was a very creative weekend and the finished work is wonderful. Well done both of you. So glad you got to see Todmorden and our local scene. Come again any time. "

Ani reviewed: Weave a Round basket - Intermediate Level

"I cannot recommend this workshop more! Everyone at Nower Wood were so warm and welcoming and the surroundings are beatuiful. Louise is a great teacher, we all had a super pro looking basket by the end and I think that is all down to her amazing guidance and patience. I can't wait to come back and do some more!"

Leah Allen reviewed: Painting with beeswax & dyes - Batik Pictures

"A truly brilliant course, loved it from start to finish. Barbara was an exceptional tutor, her knowledge and talent were second to none."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you very much, appreciated. You are very creative and picked up the skills and technique very quickly. I'd love to see you keep it up :-). "

Jane reviewed: Glass painting taster day

"Hi Derek, Thank you so much to you and Sue for your warm welcome today. I had a fantastic day, thoroughly enjoyed it ☺ So many possibilities, definitely helped to engage with others who love creativity and found your teaching approach wonderfully helpful. Thank you so much, enjoy the rest of your weekend! "

Derek Hunt Artist responded:

"Hi Jane, So good to hear you enjoyed the Glass Painting Day! Keep in touch and let me know how you progress with your painting work. Best wishes, Derek"

Dicky Woollard reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"A fab day for my wife, Puffin's, birthday present. Really interesting and very productive. The cake was very welcome too, thanks, Sue. 2 more happy punters. "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thank you both for a fun day. You both got stuck in and had fun while learning stuff, my favorite type of of people. So keep up the creative ideas "

Jamie reviewed: Stained Glass Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

"Had a brilliant day making stained glass, I wasn’t sure if it would be suitable for me as middle aged man but it didn’t disappoint . Even as a total beginner I managed to take home 3 very nice items. The instruction was very professional and supportive and we were made to feel very welcome indeed. It’s the attention to detail that make great courses, and this one didn’t fail! The group size was perfect and we were well looked after by our hosts including great homemade snacks and lunch. I would highly recommend as a fun practical day and will be looking for a repeat visit in the future!"

Rural Antics, Hanwell Wine Estate responded:

"Dear Jamie Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with such nice feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at the Stained Glass workshop and that we were able to meet your expectations. We do hope yo welcome you back to the estate in the future. Thank you once again Amanda - Event Host "

Ian reviewed: Glass painting taster day

"Hi Derek, Just a few words of thanks for a very enjoyable and informative Glass Painting Taster Day on Saturday. It was also my pleasure to be alongside 4 others who are clearly very talented artists, as well as being experienced in glass art, so it was even more educational for me. I am not able to justify the purchase of my own kiln but may have access to the units at my local Craft Centre. If so I look forward to furthering my hobby in this most enjoyable and satisfying craft. Thank you for introducing it to me."

Derek Hunt Artist responded:

"Hi Ian, Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you found the experience useful and great to know you'll be carrying on with your glass painting journey! Best wishes, Derek"

Sarah reviewed: Meadow painting with acrylics for beginners

"Brilliant painting session with Linda. We all really enjoyed our day and have some lovely artwork to show for it. Would highly recommend."

Green Man Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Sarah, it was nice meeting you all 😁"

Margaret reviewed: Intro to Dressmaking - Pyjama Bottoms/ Shorts

"Really enjoyed this class . I forgot my material, Judi was so helpful and she supplied me with material . I made some shorts for my daughter, she is going to wear them on her holiday. "

Gail reviewed: Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"The silver clay and enamel course was brilliant Rach was very nice and very knowledgeable. Thank you for a brilliant day highly recommend this course"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much Gail. It was lovely to meet you. Can’t believe how many different things we covered! Well done with all your lovely examples. Can’t wait to see how you get on. All the very best. Rach "

Judith Horsman reviewed: Glass Fusing and enamel painting on glass

"We had a great day's tuition with Jane yesterday. My sister-in-law and I were impressed by our own creations and can't wait until they have been fired. Jane's studio was full of inspiration and materials to use. She also provided a lovely lunch. We will be going again."

Kate reviewed: Natural Cold-Process Soap Making

"What a great workshop! I'd been looking for a cold process soap workshop for some time, rather than the ubiquitous melt and pour workshops, and this was exactly what I was looking for. Wendy made it all easy, and we had so many options it was hard to decide what to make. I can't wait to see how my soap comes out in a few weeks time."

Kiera G reviewed: Design your own Perfume making masterclass in Glasgow

"We had a wonderful time with Alison and Kate on Sunday getting to sample various different smells in perfumery and being able to relate them to products already use or then applying that to get things that smell like what we like!! Learned a lot about the perfumery industry and got insight on how perfumers do their work which is wonderful. Making our own fragrance was really fun as everyone’s is slightly different but really ties into their personality - learned so much was with a great group of people it was really relaxed! Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves smells and wants to know more about them!"

Ladies Love Fragrance responded:

"Kiera, it was so lovely to meet you and your friends/family. I'll send you the bridal fragrance tips as promised for your special day. Thanks for taking the time to comment and delighted to hear you had a wonderful time. Alison"

Lorna reviewed: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop

"This was jolly good fun and I left with a splendid sea glass ring (with a piece of sea glass I found on the beach in Looe, in Cornwall). Even when I discovered it was all going A Bit Wrong (my soldering skills leave a lot to be desired!) the tutor showed me what was going wrong and how to make it right and it was all fixed beautifully. Altogether a very fun and also educational day (I like to learn new skills, even if I'm not good with them, or if they won't be used much!)."

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Lorna, I'm so happy you enjoyed making your lovely piece of unique jewellery. Thank you for your lovely comments, and you did a fab job, well done. Thanks Sarah"

Kathy Boyer reviewed: Create a mosaic in a day in Yorkshire with professional mosaic artist Sue Kershaw

"I really enjoyed this course. It was very informative and Sue is an excellent teacher allowing us to work at our own speed to create a beautiful mosaic in the one day."

Sue Kershaw responded:

"Thank you Kathy it was a real pleasure to meet you and I do hope you carry on mosaicking! Thank you for your review."

Sue Galligan reviewed: Intro to Dressmaking - Pyjama Bottoms/ Shorts

"An excellent workshop with a wearable garment after a few hours! Judy is a very good and patient teacher. Each step was explained and demonstrated both to the group and individually in a way that gave confidence which led to success on the day and inspiration to ‘have a go at home’. Highly recommend."

Philip Dunbavin reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"This was a 70th birthday present which was excellent. Colin is a very experienced teacher and he demonstrates techniques and then lets you have a go. He then tells you how to correct any errors you have made. A very hands on course and not as much hard work as you might think. A really fascinating day in which I learnt so much and enjoyed even more. Highly recommended!"

Kim reviewed: Bunny - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth - Cambridge

"What a great way to spend afternoon, never felted before and was amazed by the results. Great tution, easy to follow instructions would definitely recommend this course and you take home a new friend...a 🐇"

Lyndsey reviewed: Little Mosaic China green bird kit

"This was the 2nd bird mosaic I had bought for my mum as she loved doing the first one. There was a little issue with the first one that was sent not arriving but when I contacted Caron she dealt with it quickly and the resent one arrived swiftly. Thanks so much for sorting the issue out so quickly. It’s a lovely product! "

Mayfly Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Lyndsey Just glad to get it sorted for you. Thank you for the repeat order, very happy you enjoyed making the bird, I hope your mum enjoys it too. Happy making Caron 😊"

Andy Reeves reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshop - 121 OR for 2 (with a friend)

"Lovely day."

Blue Skies Glass Studio responded:

"Thank you Andy, it was lovely to have you both here!"

Bev Minnis reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"With a friend I participated in the 3 hour taster and thoroughly enjoyed the whole morning. We learnt a great deal, gained experience in a wide variety of techniques and picked up some skills too! Now awaiting the fruits of our labour to arrive in the post. The whole team were encouraging, friendly and generous. Thank you and hopefully we’ll be back again!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us Bev, it was a pleasure to meet you . We are always pleased to hear the course was enjoyable. Kind regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Abigail Richardson reviewed: Polymer Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"Fantastic beginners course for anyone wanting to learn about polymer clay. Rachel was super friendly and knowledgeable and explained all the different methods and techniques. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and as much tea as you can drink! Highly recommend."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much Abi. It was such a pleasure to meet you. You achieved so much in the time and the quality of your pieces was brilliant! Well done. Can’t wait to see what else you make. All the very best. Rach "

Angela W reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"Had a wonderful time making fused glass projects with Julie - we learned a lot and made beautiful pieces - would love to do another class!"