Latest reviews

Claire reviewed: Fab Fitting - Measuring Up

"This was a very informative course. Catherine is such a lovely lady. She was very patient and was able to answer all questions asked. I have booked another course with her . "

Helen Henderson reviewed: Weaving: the journey begins

"Excellent course - there is good reason why Ashleigh has so many excellent reviews. This course in my opinion is beyond excellent value! I have had a wonderful day learning about weaving, have walked away with a good amount of weaving, shown and tried several different techniques, and had refreshments as I went along. From someone that had done no weaving previously and little experience of similar crafts - I cannot recommend this course enough. Ashleigh teaches from his studio which is nested within a craft shop so there are others around but it is one to one teaching. He gives plenty of space for you to practice, dropping back into the studio area to help patiently guide you and show you new skills. "

Madeline Whiteman reviewed: Monthly Oil Painting Classes

"Informative and enjoyable "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for leaving a review, we are glad you enjoyed your course. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

john t reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Excellent course for the beginner. Plenty of hands on time at the bench and all very well explained. David could not be more helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone who may be interested in learning the art of welding."

Allied Welding School responded:

"Hello John, Thank you very much for your kind review, it is very much appreciated. So happy you enjoyed your day. Kind regards & happy welding!! David"

Helen Henderson reviewed: Fused Glass One To One Workshop

"Absolutely excellent course, have recommended it to many already. Really enjoyable and very excited to see the finished work. Claire is wonderful and will guide you through this step by step. "

Maisie reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Myself and a friend had a brilliant time on this spoon carving taster session. Dave is a great teacher; knowledgeable, patient and enjoyable company! No matter what your experience, you will leave not only with your very own cooking spoon, but the knowledge of how to make more as Dave explains and takes you through the whole process, giving useful tips and things to be looking for along the way. An extremely reasonably priced session for all that we got out of it. The hours simply flew by in his wonderful, well-equipped workshop. We were able to get there easily by bus from York train station so no need to have access to a car to get there either. I can't recommend this enough for anybody wanting to try their hand at spoon carving or just have a fun and different day out. Dave is a craftsman worth supporting! "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Maisie, It was my pleasure. All the best and happy carving."

Lucy reviewed: Stained glass one day

"I can’t believe what I managed to make! Thank you Nina for your patience, the quality of your explanation, your support and creativity. Absolutely perfect balance of guidance and letting us come up with our own ideas. Thank you!"

Clearsands Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Lucy. Really great teaching you, an enjoyable day full of laughter! "

Ann reviewed: Stained glass one day

"It was a fantastic day never made stained glass window before and at the end of the day I had my first one finished, bar the cementing which Nina did and I collected a few days later. Nina’s patience, knowledge, teaching ability and hospitality made the day so enjoyable, time flew!"

Clearsands Stained Glass responded:

"A pleasure to teach you Ann. A fantastic day had by all. "

Bontle reviewed: Dotted Mandala Workshop

"Had an incredible experience combining experimenting with a beautiful new art form, experiencing a different form of mindfulness, and learning about the historical and cultural context of the art from a wonderful teacher. Would recommend to anyone who is able to grip a pen. You need zero skills and zero experience in anything artistic to do it and you can have an awesome time even if you go alone, like I did. And don't stress about making mistakes - Kavita is a great teacher who is super patient but also able to fix whatever goes wrong so that you can't even see your "errors" at the end. You just end up with an incredible work of art. It took me 6.5 hours and I was apparently fast so be prepared to be there 8 hours - snacks are a must! "

Sarah J reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Really fantastic day with Jo and Andy. Wasn’t sure how well I’d get on with making my hare but with Jo’s patient guidance and clear explanation, I ended up with a sculpture I’m really proud of! Jo doesn’t stint on materials and generously provided a little touch-up kit to bring home, which was fab. I’d thoroughly recommend the course and am planning on coming back with other friends soon! Thanks Jo - I loved it!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sarah - a very enjoyable workshop and I'm so pleased you loved making your fabulous hare sculpture. I always hope people do not need the touch-up kit - but it's there just in case! Looking forward to seeing you again in the future, Jo x"

Tracey Young reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"I spent a day with Louise doing pottery . It was an absolutely fabulous day, so easy to talk to and so informative . It’s really important to feel at ease, and that’s exactly how Louise made me feel, Thank you for a wonderful day . Highly recommend this to beginners like myself. I enjoyed it so much I’m going on the Denny Abbey group pottery day . Tracey Y"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"I'm really pleased you enjoyed your ceramics session Tracey. It was lovely to see you again and you should feel very proud of your creations :-). You were great company and we managed to put the world to rights too ;-)."

Mark Gregory reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"We had a great day at The Bearded Pig forge. Spike is an excellent tutor, he kept us entertained with his knowledge and stories. Highly recommended experience, thanks Spike"

SCant reviewed: Copper Foil Technique Stained Glass

"Completed copper foil stain glass with Amanda. Very warm and welcoming. I made 3 pieces of glass for hanging. Learnt so much, top tips and was taught at my pace. Lovely lunch. thank you"

Dragonfly Glass Art responded:

"Pleasure to teach you Sue!!!! Glad you had a good day and look forward to hearing back from you with what you make in the future 😀 "

Becca, David, Charlie and Dave reviewed: Mosaic stepping stone workshop (PM)

"We had a great afternoon making mosaic stepping stones with Chrissy. Glad to see she offers other crafts as well. We will be back! "

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"I'm so glad you had an enjoyable afternoon and looking forward to seeing you all again soon. "

Anne Betteridge reviewed: Polytunnel grow your own: productive, organic, year round food growing

"Loved the course and learned lots about what I can grow in my polytunnel. Kim was really keen to make sure each of the attendees had their questions answered and she carefully tailored the day to suit us all. She packed a lot in and wanted to make sure that we found growing our own produce as efficient and as fun as possible. I will go on from here with renewed vigour but much less overwhelm! (She was also kind enough to make sure my dietary restrictions were dealt with.)"

Green Rocket Courses responded:

"Thank you Anne. That is great to hear you so enjoyed. It was lovely to meet. xx Kim "

Elaine reviewed: Free introductory tutorial 'Intuitive Oil Painting' for beginners

"Really enjoyed watching this tutorial. I have been putting off using my oils lately, but David really inspired me to dive in, get painting and have a go, without the fear of getting it wrong. He gave very useful advice about composition and oil mediums to use. "

The Old Kennels responded:

"That’s lovely to hear! So pleased you enjoyed the course :) "

Kath S reviewed: Willow Weaving – Small Irish Potato Scib

"i really enjoyed this course which was a birthday present. it was full-on and quite tiring but pleasantly so/ The tutor was great, really pleasant and helpful. She made sure we all left with a completed basket, mine turned out better than I expected and I'm very proud of it. A really good day in lovely surroundings, thank you."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your review Kath. We are delighted that you enjoyed your day and went away with a wonderful basket to be proud of. Hope to see you again soon. Mara "

Will reviewed: Introduction to Woodwork - Make a Chopping Board

"I was given the opportunity to join this course as a birthday present and had such a lovely evening. Informative, interesting and learnt quite a bit, refreshing long since passed knowledge. The course has the bonus of a great product to take home and be proud of. Definitely recommend. "

Ash & Co. Workshops responded:

"Hi Will, Thank you for your lovely feedback and so pleased you enjoyed the course :-) All the best, Jonty"

Anne Patmore reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Jo is amazing tutor (and I say that as an ex trainer myself!!). She is warm, friendly, informative and helpful. The studio is bright and airy and set in her lovely garden. She really does think of everything - even take home packs with information so you don't need to worry about taking notes on the day and can concentrate on 'hands-on' enjoyment. I had no experience of this craft and did not expect to achieve much - mainly booked for the fun and interest - but came away with a lovely hare that I am very proud of (and surprised by!). Lots of help and refreshments during the day and even two lovely cuddly dogs if you feel inclined to fuss furry friends! We can't wait to go back and take friends and family to future courses. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Anne - I very much appreciate your heart warming words about how I run the workshop. It's a pleasure having 'work' that brings enjoyment to others and is also such fun for myself. Looking forward to seeing you and your friends & family back in the studio. Jo xx"

Paveen reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Really enjoyed the workshop and felt it was good value. Welcoming environment and good instruction and support. Cakes were delish! Can’t wait for the canvasses to dry. Feel enthused to do more arty workshops. Paint pouring is easier than you think with great results! "

Dani reviewed: Make your own pleated lampshade

"Absolutely loved this course. Jeannie is so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. I feel like I’ve come away with not only a beautiful lampshade but also a great new skill. "

Hamilton and Hodson responded:

"Thanks so much Dani! We really enjoyed hosting the course and seeing people become enthused too! I will pass on your comments to Jeannie. Hope to see you again on another course.... Nicky"

Jayne Hawdon reviewed: Sea Glass Picture Workshop

"Had such a lovely morning with Rebecca doing the sea glass pictures. This was a gift for Mother’s Day and my mum loved it too. Rebecca’s story and journey is inspiring and we loved learning all about sea glass generally and where to find it. Would thoroughly recommend this for anyone of any age 😊"

Deirdre Tahany reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A wonderful workshop with an inspirational artist. It was an awful day and we got a little lost. I rang Imogen who stood outside in the wind and rain directing us to The Old Forge. Her studio, in sharp contrast, was warm and cosy. Inspirational textile landscapes and still life compositions covered the walls. I am an indecisive ditherer which can be infuriating however Imogen remained positive and encouraging throughout. The day flew by and although my textile landscape is not finished, thanks to Imogen, I have a selection of fabrics and a clear vision. A 2 day workshop would have been wonderful! Completely forgot to mention the delicious Victoria Sandwich cake that Imogen baked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for that lovely review! The studio is always cosier in bad weather! I am really pleased you enjoyed the day and feel sure that you have the necessary skills to develop and continue your own work and to have a lot of fun hunting out fabrics in charity shops! I would love to see your finished piece- almost there but the final tweaks are always the most exciting to make. Thank you again for coming so far and making the day so enjoyable."

Michelle and Paul reviewed: Pottery and decorating day for two

"We had a fantastic day learning the basics of pottery. Marina was very patient and helpful, especially when things went a bit wonky! Would thoroughly recommend the full day course, it has inspired us and we will hopefully do another course in the future. We look forward to seeing our finished bowls in a few weeks time. Thank you Marina."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Michelle and Paul. You both did so well. The wonki one is unique 😉! All the best Marina x"

Lizzie Ward reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Hmmm! What a treat to step out of a fast-paced life and into an oasis of creative calm with Judith at her kitchen-studio. Judith welcomed me into her home as an old friend and by the end of our Lino cutting day I felt as though I'd achieved something rather beautiful and enjoyed sparky conversation with the other participants on the course. I feel equipped with new tips and skills to have a go doing more at home and would definitely love to do another course with Judith. A great way to 'escape' without having to go far. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you for contributing to such a fun and buzzy day Lizzie. Your beautiful prints, and the ideas behind them, let us all escape momentarily to another place!"