Latest reviews

Emma Jane Melles reviewed: Mini Course-Candles, Wax Melts, Firestarters & Room Scenters

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course!!! Great location, interesting course content with a very welcoming & informative course leader. I would recommend the venue & course to others. Look forward to booking my next course… "

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Thanks for the review Emma was lovely to see you and you made some very beautiful things can’t wait to see you on the next course kind regards Rachel"

Debs reviewed: Mixed Media workshop with Clare Cosens

"An absolutely excellent course. Clare is inspiring and knowledgeable and gives just the right amount of instruction, support and freedom for each individual. A nice small group. I left feeling both relaxed and inspired!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review my workshop Debs. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and felt both relaxed and inspired. I loved the way you stitched into your collage. I’m looking forward to seeing you again in our May workshop."

Heather S reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"We loved this class. A really fun activity, well organised and taught by a lovely teacher who had even baked goodies for us. Even with no prior experience we produced felting that we were really pleased with. It was a very relaxed, enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning. I’d definitely recommend and would book to do it again. "

Amelia reviewed: Stained Glass for Home and Garden

"I had a wonderful day and came away with some things I'd made, some tools to craft at home, and a new set of skills. Thanks, Anna "

Anna Conti Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Amelia. I hope your stained glass flowers were appreciated! Feel free to get in touch if you need stained glass advice. Anna"

Helen reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Leaving a review on behalf of my daughter who attended this course. She had a wonderful time and produced some really beautiful work. Thank you! "

Paul McKellar reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Fantastic course! Ged was very knowledgeable and skilled in what he does. He led us through the process of making the stool with ease. With his teaching techniques I was able to exactly replicate what he demonstrated with ease. There was plenty of time to complete the stool and it was a very enjoyable experience. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone, previous experience not required 👍"

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Paul! Hope to see you again on a course. The shavehorse making is calling you!👍"

Pippa reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"I have never done any jewellery making before so Toni did a great job at explaining what we were going to cover, the theory behind silver clay, how we were going to do it and the background of making hand crafted jewellery. Toni was very informative, helpful and put me at ease. I had a lovely day and came away with some personal, handmade jewellery. Would highly recommend this course"

Bill Quinn reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Mark provided a great weekend box making course at a pace that ensured we all finished our crafted boxes. Great explanations of the techniques and appropriate safety advice on using the hand and power tools. Thoroughly enjoyable. I'd recommend this weekend course for it's enjoyment and of course, the finished box! "

Lindsey R reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"Completed this session yesterday with my husband and two children. We all had a fab time. Dawn was very enthusiastic, easy to talk to and accommodating. There was lots of choice of colours and base glass and we all completed very different items that we were all proud of. A lovely creative activity that I would definately recommend. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your review Lindsey, it was a delight to welcome you and your lovely family to the studio. It was fabulous to see all the different ideas you all brought to the session, I loved seeing the results and I can't wait to get everything fired for you. "

Jon Heron reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Great course Matt is a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed this day-course. Am really pleased with what i made too, which is a bonus 😊"

Allison reviewed: One day Mosaic Workshop with Ruth Wilkinson

"I very much enjoyed my mosaic workshop & even though this was my first go at mosaic I am delighted with the result! There’s a wide choice of materials to use & enough guidance to use what works well for your project. "

Philip Walter reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"Pleasant day in the woods learning some useful skills & tips."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Thanks for the review Philip you made an awesome walking stick would be lovely to see a photo of it all polished up kind regards Rachel"

Sarah reviewed: Weave a willow coffin at Usk Castle Chase Burial Meadow

"An absolutely wonderful week with a fabulous group...learning day by day...understanding more about willow as the week went by...excellent company and conversations ...delighted to have met Amanda and very appreciative of her kind, gentle, wise experience of supporting people to work with willow- I plan to book again, thank you!"

Sam reviewed: Introduction to welded metal sculpture

"Great day with Alan in the workshop (don't follow Google blind, check the location). Lots of welding, cutting and free reign over your design choice. Great pub lunch and overall enjoyable day"

Steve Bellerby reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"We had an amazing afternoon, 4 of us having our first go at pour painting. It was really relaxed, gave enough tuition and confidence to get going and then help with whatever method we wanted to try. The whole experience was friendly and fun but with a real core of professionalism. We were really pleased with our efforts and our fine art student niece has already been showing what she learned to her fellow students. This was awesome and if you're wondering about whether to give it a go, just get yourself booked on a workshop with Dina."

Sally reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Absolutely fantastic day. I learnt so much and am so proud of the basket I made to bring home with me. The atmosphere and tutors were fantastic. I really enjoyed it. "

Pamela Swain reviewed: Willow Weaving: Garden Obelisk & Bird Feeder

"Very relaxed and enjoyable experience and I loved the end results."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving as a lovely review and we are happy that you enjoyed the course. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Vanessa reviewed: Beginners stained glass Tiffany style copper foiling

"My friend and I had a fabulous day with Caron. She is a great teacher, everything was explained really well and it was exciting to see out creations coming together. I made a fairy and my friend made a hare, both suncatchers. The studio is lovely relaxed environment surrounded by lots of inspiring creations."

Mayfly Mosaics responded:

"Hi Vanessa Thank you for the review much appreciated, so very glad you both enjoyed it, it was a pleasure to teach you both. Both sun catchers look fabulous, well done to both of you. Best wishes Caron 😊"

Richard Rogers reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"This course was so much fun. For someone with no previous experience, it was relaxed, well paced and to go away with my own masterpiece at the end - fabulous! Huge thanks to Jo and Andy for making us feel so welcome, and for guiding through the process - can’t wait to return again and explore the artistic side I never knew I had."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Richard. It was great watching you create your huge leaping hare and dousing it in iron filings to create a rust finish. It is always a privilege to unlock artistic skills in people who visit the studio. We all have them! I look forward to your return visit. Jo x "

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

"We really enjoyed our taster session with Pat. A great introduction as we had never tried throwing before. Pat was really helpful and guided us with as much or as little help as we needed. By the end, we were both able to choose two pots with our selected glazes which we are very much looking  forward to collecting soon. A thoroughly enjoyable morning, we both loved it!"

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments, it was lovely having you both in the studio and I am so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. "

Sharon reviewed: Spring Wreath Making

"Fantastic wreath making course. Lots of fun while learning a new craft!!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the course. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Carolyn reviewed: Stained Glass for Home and Garden

"This was a thoroughly enjoyable day ! The time just flew by as Anna taught us and coped good humouredly with my tentative efforts. I will most certainly be doing another course under her tuition . Thankyou Anna x "

Anna Conti Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Carolyn, I enjoyed teaching you very much, just keep that cloth well away! See you soon hopefully."

Tina reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"My daughter and I had a fantastic day. Jonny and Becky are excellent teachers with so much time being spent to ensure we understood and continually on hand to help. Brilliant day and so pleased with the baskets we made. "

Malcolm Shield reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"This course was very instructive and quickly got to the practical use of tools. I learned about safety considerations and applications of different tool types, effect of grain direction on cut how to maintain tool sharpness and much more. I had scope to get the feel of the craft without being stifled. I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thankyou Stuart. "

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Glad you enjoyed it Malcolm. Thanks. Stuart."

Alexandra reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"I really enjoyed this class. It was my first time wet felting and Heather struck a great balance between explaining the process and guiding us through while allowing us to learn by doing. I feel like I have a good basis for continuing with my own projects. Heather was also really welcoming and fun to chat to. She even threw in a bit of felting history. A really fun and pleasant learning experience."