Latest reviews

Olivia reviewed: Fabric and thread CC19

"I haven’t received this parcel yet and yet it’s overdue for delivery and I’ve been asked for a review."

Aztec Kreative Studio responded:

"Hi Olivia Sorry to hear that you have not received your parcel it has definitely been dispatched. Please can we check our records for the date etc and come back to you Many Thanks Karen "

Hannah reviewed: Natural Cold-Process Soap Making

"Absolutely brilliant. Wendy was patient, kind and highly knowledgeable about making soap - and all the science! really enjoyed the session, looking forward to using my soap in a month or so :)"

Helen reviewed: Create a pebble mosaic garden feature with award winning artist David James in Ilkley

"I learnt so much on this course and now have the confidence to make more mosaics of my own. The process is magical. I brought some of my own stones that the kids had collected to add a personal touch. You don’t need to be artistic. The steps are kept simple and help is always to hand. Very relaxing and therapeutic- carefully placing each stone. And the end result brilliant. I would thoroughly recommend anyone giving it a go. "

Lindsay Donoghue reviewed: From the garden- still life with a mixed media approach

"This was a wonderful experience. Alison was welcoming, knowledgeable, interesting and a great teacher. She was also incredibly patient when I had a bit of a wobble. The course is suitable for all levels. I am a complete beginner and not only produced something worthy of hanging on the fridge but also had great fun. The Stables is a beautiful place to make art and the flapjacks were delicious. Thank you! "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Lindsay, Thank you for your feedback, it was lovely to meet and work with you both. I think you both made some great progress throughout the day learning new techniques and hopefully it has given you the confidence to continue creating at home. Wishing you all the best ! Alison"

Catherine reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Great 2 day course where I learned so many different skills & techniques. Paul was very knowledgeable and generously shared his skills with us. I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to start stained glass work, great fun too! Paul creates a very relaxed atmosphere whilst maintaining professionalism. Thanks very much Paul"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hello Catherine, where does the time go? My sincere apologies for this delayed reply and here is a big thank you for coming on the course!. I really enjoyed the weekend and your company and hope you’re enjoying your project piece :•) Best wishes Paul"

Emma Gifford reviewed: Acrylic Pour Canvas Workshop - Highley, Shropshire with Harriet

"Surprise for my 25th birthday. Me and my partner really enjoyed and Harriet is lovely. Technique well explained with demo. Look forward to receiving canvas' in the post. Thank you 😊 "

Jo reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"We had a fantastic day. Learned some great new skills and techniques that I am keen to continue to work with at home. Liz was the perfect tutor and host. She demonstrated the methodology in bite-sized chunks that were easy to assimilate and was always on hand with advice and helpful tips. I would very much like to extend my gelliprinting and also learn other skills with Liz. And, of course, it was lovely to take a whole day to just create! Thanks Liz :-)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jo, Thank you so much for your review. It’s very much appreciated. It was a pleasure working with you. Your engagement and willingness to try new things out was great, as was your humour and the sense of fun you brought to the studio. You are so right about the pleasure experienced when having a day to focus on making. We need to do it more often, so please hurry back! Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Mr & Mrs reviewed: Introductory pottery wheel throwing taster sessions

"Lorraine and Gill were lovely, very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning and would recommend it to anyone wanting an introduction to clay making."

Michelle reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"This is a great workshop for anybody who wants to try out pottery. Louise was very welcoming and after a cup of coffee we felt very relaxed and ready to go. We started getting used to the clay by making pinch pots and then Louise patiently guided us through the process of making vases using the slab method. Louise had a variety of materials and suggestion which we used to create different decorative effects. We had great fun trying these out and adding our own ideas. And then we tried the wheel. We knew that throwing clay is a difficult art to master but wanted to give it a go. Louise gave us very good instructions, so we managed to see a lump of clay taking on some shape. I admit that my daughter was more successful than me, but it was great to try it. It was a great experience and we enjoyed it a lot. Louise is such a great and supportive teacher. I am sure we will be back. "

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

"Thank you for your lovely review Michelle :-). It was a delight having you and your daughter in the pottery studio - I've shown several students the rabbit vase; such a lovely piece! You both managed the wheel really well, despite your trepidation ;-) and it would be a pleasure to have you both back in the studios in the future. "

Tom W reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"A really lovely day with a friendly, helpful teacher. Lovely to meet Jake and his partner, and even though I was mainly there to learn, I’m really pleased with the bowl I made too!"

Vickie Bartlett reviewed: Couple's Clay Date

"Couples Date - valentines clay workshop - this was a wonderful afternoon, such a lovely way to spend some quality for us time. The instruction very helpful and informative which enabled us to create a memory piece we hope will survive firing and make it home. Great value well worth booking!"

EJaRt Creative responded:

"Thank you for your fab review. We are really pleased that you both enjoyed your workshop and can't wait to see the creations once they have been fired! "

Julie H Pearson reviewed: Willow Obelisk Workshop

"The course was really fun to do and I took home a willow obelisk, which I'm really proud of. The instructions were split into stages and Victoria was really good at explaining each part and made sure we understood what we were to do next. Victoria was professional, friendly and approachable. Looking forward to the next one I've booked in for. "

Gwen reviewed: Come Frame With Me - Making your own Picture Frame

"Excellent step by step instruction and guidance through hands-on framing. Very pleased with the results. Highly recommended."

Studio 93 Framing responded:

"Thank you Gweno, I enjoyed the day too. Good luck with your future in framing! "

Gwen reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"Perfect morning in lovely surroundings. I was amazed at what I achieved as a beginner in such a short amount of time. Excellent introduction and guidance."

Ceramics at the Croft and Ceramics at 15 responded:

"Thank you, it was a lovely morning!"

Gwen reviewed: Mouse Doorstop Workshop

"I had a perfect afternoon at Lorraine’s place making a doorstop mouse. Highly recommended."

Blueberry Button responded:

"Thank you Gwen, your mouse doorstop looked fantastic, hope you both have a safe journey back to Wales...lovely to meet you "

Stephen Allison reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"What a great two days! Paul explained everything very clearly and gave hands on help when required. I was a total beginner to leaded glass work but I've now definitely got the bug. Definitely recommend this course to everyone."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Stephen, my apologies for this delayed reply and thank you so much for your kind review. I had a lovely two days and enjoyed your company. Hoping you’ve still got the bug and do get in touch if you need any info’ any time. Best wishes Paul"

Jenny Nelson reviewed: One day Mosaic Workshop with Ruth Wilkinson

"This is a fantastic course and I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in mosaics. I attended with four friends and we were all thrilled with our individual designs. Ruth is a great tutor and host - friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I will definitely be back in the future. Many thanks again Ruth."

Ruth Wilkinson Mosaics responded:

"Ah Jenny that’s lovely thank you …… so pleased you all enjoyed it x "

James reviewed: Copper foiling at the Cheshire School of Glass

"This was a really fun day! Everyone there was very friendly and the instructor was super knowledgable and helpful. I had a great time and came away with a nice suncatcher. I couldn’t recommend this enough!"

Cally Watson reviewed: Resin Art Experience

"The resin art course was a lot of fun and you get to create two items to take away once they have cured, I hope to make my round piece into a coffee table. Wonderful selection of colours, everything you need is provided. Eunice shared her expertise in a friendly setting, the other participants were lovely and it was great to see the unique designs that we all created, highly recommended. "

Mary Knight reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop {own fabric}

"I spent a delightful morning at Caroline's chatting and learning and came away with a stunning lampshade that I'm very proud of! Each stage of the construction was well explained and I feel confident to go on to do more. I will certainly book more classes very soon! "

Rock n Wool Creations responded:

"Thank you Mary for your kind words. I really enjoyed our morning together and getting to know you. You did a stunning job and I'm thrilled you love your new lampshade. Thank you for sharing how gorgeous it looks as a finished piece in your home. I look forward to seeing you again, Caroline x"

Julie and Phil reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

"I booked this course as a present for my fiance as something we could do together. There was great communication in the lead up to it, and Les was great at making suggestions as to what we could make on the day. We settled on making scorched bowls from some beautiful pieces of wood. We both had a fantastic day, and Les was so insightful. He took time to explain everything in just the right amount of detail, and we came away with two beautiful bowls. We both had a fantastic experience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a course with Les, whether you were looking to take woodturning up seriously or just want an interesting experience for the day. Thanks Les!"

Pren responded:

"I remember the day well and especially your enthusiasm for the craft. The day flew by, just as all time does when it is being enjoyed. Thank you so much for the review; I'm really pleased that enjoyed your day."

Penny reviewed: Mastering Pen Making.

"Excellent day, great and patient tuition, convivial atmosphere, delighted with the result. There is a lovely little cafe as part of the same craft village. The course takes place in a converted stable and a full apron is provided but nonetheless I would suggest reasonably warm and comfortable clothes that you’re not too precious about. Tea and coffee are provided. Two people were taught on the day I was there and I would suggest many more at once would make it a bit crowded around the lathes. These are just little tips but my overriding rating is absolutely 5/5. I would do it again and will doubtless go back for additional courses. "

Assynt Pens responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Penny. Glad you and Kay enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again! Derek"

Anthony Yaskin reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Fantastic course! Everything covered in a clear manner from safety to various ways of cutting glass, lead and copper foil assembly, painting glass and detail work. Great facility with Matt only a few steps away from any student so he could watch and help any student easily. Because of the workshop layout and the range of tools at every station, students could easily get on with their projects and everyone took a completed project of their own choice and making home! "

JRE reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Really great course (again) - as I was a returning student I was able to get on straight away with my project. Matt advised and helped when needed. Everyone in the group managed to finish- we were all doing very different things. 100% recommendation "

Alex Walton reviewed: Leather Traveller's Bag

"I had a lovely day making my traveller's bag, and I'm thrilled to bits with it! Cathy is a great tutor. She gave very clear instructions and demonstrations, then let me get hands on very quickly, to maximise the time available. And she coped admirably with my ineptitude when I got my thread in a knot or my rivets in the wrong place! I'd highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to have a crack at leather work. "