Latest reviews

Louise reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"A lovely peaceful morning in the woods learning to weave an obelisk. Suz was a relaxed and helpful tutor."

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Louise! It was lovely to have you along."

Jenny reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"Spent a brilliant day with Rachel, it was fun and interesting and we each took home a lovely glass panel for the garden. I would recommend this workshop and say that it is suitable for absolute beginners, as Rachel guides you every step of the way to a fantastic result."

Lauren reviewed: Introductory pottery wheel throwing taster sessions

"This was a fantastic experience! I went with my family and we all thoroughly enjoyed the course. Lorraine was a fantastic tutor and guided us through the process. She gave clear instructions and was incredibly friendly. We also got to take our pots home and hope to paint them in the next week. We just wish the session was longer :)"

Tania Phillips reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"I had a wonderful time. Liz is very welcoming and fantastic at sharing her skills then letting us loose! I was amazed at what I managed to achieve in the workshop. One of my prints is already framed and hanging on the wall. Such a great introduction and I feel equipped with the skills to have a go at home on my own. Highly recommend."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Tania, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for telling me about your workshop. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed your day lino cutting and printing and equally impressed that you now have a completed piece hanging on your wall. It’s such a great process and once you have your cutters, a roller and some ink, you’ll be off. What’s your next design going to be? Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Rosie Lodge reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"I absolutely loved my morning learning how to make a lampshade with Clare. It was a really informative and creative couple of hours in a totally relaxed environment. I left with a fabulous shade and the confidence to make more on my own. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the lampshade workshop. Your lampshade looked amazing...such beautiful fabric. Happy making! "

Penny G reviewed: Enamelling on Metal/Silver Clay

"Toni was a very knowledgeable and friendly tutor. My husband purchased the enamelling on silver clay session with her as a Christmas present. I had done silver clay before but the enamelling was completely new to me. Because of my experience with silver clay I felt that I would have preferred less time planning my pieces but more time enamelling them. I Thoroughly enjoyed my day with Toni and would definitely recommend her and her courses to others."

CG Crafts responded:

"Thank you for your feedback. The planning process is important for enamelling on silver clay and most students who come have done neither craft, or generally need a reminder even if they have. However, having taken your thoughts on board, for those that have done silver clay before I will look into sending them some planning info beforehand to speed up the silver clay part of the process, then I can be stricter on the timings for the planning/prototype section. It may also need to be just a one-to-one class for this to work. I’ll have a think. Best wishes, Toni :-)"

Ed S reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Great and informative course from Aaron, ideal for beginners or those with a bit of experience. Very informal and friendly setting, practical learning and nice to come away with a few pieces you've made yourself. Would highly recommend!"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you Ed. It was great meeting you. Best of luck with getting your Anvil working Regards, Aaron"

Gillie Foster reviewed: Leather Traveller's Bag

"I spent the day with the lovely, patient Cathy making a bag of my dreams. It’s such a lovely workshop and Catherine felt like a friend. Such a great experience, I’m sure I’ll return "

Catherine Edwards Leather responded:

"See you very soon, I hope! Cx"

Jane F reviewed: Felted Landscapes (Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Carding & Stitching) Ilkley

"Great location, friendly & helpful teacher (Melanie) and I couldn't believe what the class achieved on just a day. Loved it & highly recommend. "

Duttons for Buttons responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, Jane. Delighted you enjoyed it. If you send us a photo of what you made, we'll upload it on our website gallery. Look forward to seeing you again soon. "

MRS MIRANDA HUDSON reviewed: Polytunnel grow your own: productive, organic, year round food growing

"I really enjoyed this course which I did in early March ready to tackle the new growing season, but I've learned that I will be able to keep growing through most of the year! It was very refreshing to see the mix of plants that Kim is growing in her tunnels and beds, rather than tidy blocks which I'm no good at. There's a lot to take in but it was all very inspiring. Thank you!!"

Green Rocket Courses responded:

"Thank you Miranda. That's so great to hear. It was super lovely to meet. Please do drop me a line with any questions anytime. x Kim "

Tom & Tim Gully reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"Really good. My 9 year old son did it, and it completely lived up to his expectations. Really good pace, kept us both engaged throughout. Very knowledgeable teacher, who pitched the level just right. Tom was delighted to come away with all his creations. He took his bowl to school to show everyone. "

Pren responded:

"Thanks for the review, Tim. Tom was a delight to work with and it was so pleasant to see such enthusiasm in one so young."

Keith reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Excellent course, excellent instructor. Course numbers were small enough to enable one to one instruction. Had a great day with lovely people."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the course and shall let the Tutor know. Best wishes, Nicky"

Mark reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A superb location, sandwiched between the canal and river. A very enjoyable couple of days and came away with a lovely garden sculpture. A great way to learn new skills in a relaxed and beautiful venue. "

Victoria Smith reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"Absolutely fantastic time! Carolyn is a great teacher and very friendly! 100% recommend this course and will be back again! "

Su K-D reviewed: Silver Stacking Rings Workshop 2024

"What an absolutely brilliant day!! My friend and I loved it & are so proud of our rings. They look so professional - all thanks to the patience - & humour :) - of Nikki. She taught us all brilliantly - and helped correct any errors. (Who knew filing could be so tricky?!). Would highly recommend this course."

The Courtyard Workshop responded:

"Thanks Su!! So glad you had a great time ! thanks for a the recommendation! Hopefully see you again. nikki x"

Drew Moore reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I really enjoyed my two days with Sebastian and my first experience of stone carving. The company was good and Sebastian gives as much guidance as you want. Highly recommended."

James Warburton reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"My wife and I had a great day learning to make jewelry. Mark is a wonderful teacher and Terri a lovely host. We had so much fun making rings, ear rings, a bangle and pendant. Mark made it a fun laid back day where you could give everything a go and understand what and why you were doing things. We can not rate this day highly enough."

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you James, I’m so happy you both enjoyed the day, have to say you both made some lovely pieces, pleasure meeting the two of you. Mark and Terri"

Sue D reviewed: Painting Restoration

"Really enjoyed the day spent cleaning a family oil painting. Rachael was so good at demonstrating various cleaning techniques and giving great insights into the science/theory behind the processes. Was so rewarding to see the nicotine layers fade away and the hidden fresh colours emerge. Would highly recommend and hope to return later this year, to complete final stages of the paintings’ full restoration. "

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Dear Sue, Thank you for such a lovely day. It was wonderful to find such vibrancy and detail of colour underneath the nicotine and varnish of your family painting. I hope you enjoy discovering the rest and I look forward to completing the final stages with you. "

Sandra Ann Phillips reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"This course was booked by me for two of my grandsons , one of which is currently doing his A levels and has ambition is to become a Blacksmith. They both really enjoyed their day and the trainer, John, I believe, was very helpful during the course and has given my grandson some good information to help him achieve his aim. Thank you very much. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review. We are so pleased your grandsons enjoyed the day. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes Team."

Mary and Mick reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"An excellent and throughly enjoyable experience!. Ricky was knowledgeable and so patient and we came away with a great sense of achievement. Simply marvellous! Highly recommended."

Ann reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"I had a brilliant day on the course. Under Emma's guidance we all successfully made a range of seed heads that will look amazing in the garden once fired. There was a lovely calm atmosphere and it was all timed to perfection. Thank you for a great day. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Hi Ann, I’m so glad you had a brilliant day and glad it was worth your trip down south!! It was a pleasure teaching you and I look forward to taking the seed heads out of the kiln soon! Best wishes, Emma"

Katie reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Ann is just the most patient 'teacher' I've come across, even with people like myself who just could not grasp it. All of the crocheted goods were super cute also! Took some positive steps in learning how to crochet in the class."

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Katie for your lovely review. You did get there in the end and I'm glad you went away happy with what you had learned. Hope you keep up the good work. Kind regards Ann"

Michael Hutton reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"Sarah, My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Everything was provided, including coffee and laughter. We would recommend it to anyone who just fancies a go. "

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you Michael, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop :)"

Tara Reichow reviewed: Explore your Creativity in Enamels - an introductory morning of enamelling for 2 people

"Myself and a friend had a wonderful time on Christine's enamelling course. It was just the 2 of us there and she was patient and welcoming with all her instructions. We had a great time learning all about enamelling and Christine was great at entertaining all our questions. We came out with some great pieces, only over shone by the amazon pieces around the workshop that Christine has produced herself (which we couldn't help ourselves but bought a few of those items too). Thank you Christine we had a lovely time together and thinking of bringing back our older children to give it a try. "

Original Kiln-fired Enamelled Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Tara, for your generous review. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge of the craft. It’s so satisfying to be involved with people as they find their creative side and can take real pride in their achievement. So glad the two of you enjoyed the experience. It would be great to see you again, if you choose to come again with your children, I’m sure they would have fun."

Vivienne reviewed: Asymmetrical basket (2 day) workshop with Hopewood Baskets

"Completely brilliant course in every way. Sarah and Marcus are just the best tutors, friendly, knowledgeable and patient, allowing everyone to work at their own pace. The course was extremely well planned and we all went home with finished baskets! A couple of people had done a little basket making before, but most of us were complete novices and we learned so much. The workshop room was spacious, bright and airy and very close to the train station and city centre. If you're wondering whether to go, just book, I cannot recommend it highly enough!"

Hopewood Baskets responded:

"Hi Vivienne, Thanks so much for the wonderful review, it absolutely makes our day when we read such kind words - we really do want everyone to have a fab time, so we’re SO pleased that you did. "