Latest reviews

Sam Kain reviewed: Leather Traveller's Bag

"Had an amazing time and learnt so much. I absolutely love my new bag and can't believe I made it myself. Thanks for a great day Catherine, Jupiter and Betsy 😁"

Maria McPherson reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course! Great teaching style, friendly welcoming atmosphere, beautiful studio and a small number of course goers to make the day personal yet collaborative. I would highly recommend this course for both beginners and people with some experience of gelli plate printing!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maria, Lovely to meet and work with you today and thank you for telling me about your time at The Slipper Studio. Your previous experience of using a gel plate helped you to create some beautiful pieces, with a strong use of colour, pattern and marks. I think you’ll enjoy creating gel plate prints on fabric, with lots of potential for hand stitching and experimentation. Happy printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

D reviewed: Natural Fibres and Ropemaking Workshop - (Inside)

"A great session. Interesting and very relaxing. Excellent knowledge and tuition from Wil."

forage and fibres responded:

"Thank you. I really enjoyed the session."

Steve Creed reviewed: Get to know your sewing machine - North Devon

"Alex is absolutely lovely and obviously knows her onions. Taught me, a complete novice, how to use his machine with humour and expertise. The dogs loved her too which is saying something for our unsociables! I'm on way to making curtains! Thank you!"

Alex O'Hara's Quilts responded:

"It was lovely to meet you all... have fun sewing. Alex.x"

paul kearney reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"A very big thank you to Stuart for two wonderful days spent in his workshop. Once we discussed what I wanted to get out of the course ,Stuart then tailored the course to my needs and experience. Workshop health and safety , choice of wood and explanation of how the grain influences project style and form. We set a rough piece and of wood and took it to the end product by end of day 1, by end of day 2 I had another two lovely pieces turned and finished. Cant wait to start putting all these new skills into practice in my own workshop. A great tutor and would highly recommend his course. Thanks!"

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"We had a pretty full on two days so I'm glad you have emerged with your enthusiasm intact and eager to get going. Look forward to seeing you again. Thanks."

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

"I enjoyed yesterday’s well thought through and organised workshop very much. All went so smoothly! Everyone achieved an amazing outcome - very good for our well being and self esteem. Jo, you are an amazing facilitator with a welcoming, happy smile. Great facilities including amazing snacks and constant supply of tea and coffee. Thank you very very much. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue - My absolute pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and loved your amazing leaping hare! I've very lucky to have such a lovely studio in our rural setting. Jo xx"

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

"Thanks Pat for a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our first ever pottery session. We had a lot of fun. Your knowledge and easy manner was the key to our ability to relax and learn. Thank you so much. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, I am so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves and I look forward to returning your pots to you all glazed and looking lovely. Pat. "

Hannah Abend reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Excellent teaching, Richard is excellent and explaining things to beginners. What a wonderful craft! "

Fiona Kear reviewed: Glass Garden Star - Fused Glass Morning, Taster Workshop

"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our workshop. It was relaxed and informative. The tutor, Sarah was lovely. We would recommend it and may return for another session in the future."

Cotswold Courses responded:

"Thank you very much Fiona! It was a pleasure to meet you both and hope you went on to have more fun in town! Sarah ☆ "

Hilary Webb reviewed: Gone to Seed - feltmaking fun!

"I went with a couple of friends and we had a good time, it was fascinating to see the whole process from start to finish, we really enjoyed it. "

flights-of-fantasy responded:

"You were a very cheerful group Hilary. Lovely to spend time with you all "

Penny Howard reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What an excellent day I had yesterday on the one day hare course. Came away with something I felt proud of and want to display out in the open and not at the back of a cupboard. Jo is a very patient and talented teacher. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone one"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Penny! Your moongazing hare was gorgeous and very much deserves prime display position. So pleased you enjoyed the day. Jo xx"

Ian reviewed: Half Day Intensive Glass Blowing Course

"By a wide margin this is the best value for money you will ever get out of a craft taster session. I've got two gorgeous pieces of glass work. The tutors are first rate letting the students go fully hands on with molten glass whilst keeping a guiding hand ready to stop mistakes. Well worth the price and I'm keen to do it again "

Blowfish glass responded:

"Dear Ian, thank you so much for your sparkling review. I really look forward to teaching the glassmaking courses one weekend a month and meeting so many great people like yourself. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your experience at Blowfish Glass! Until next time 🔥🔥 "

Lesley reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Absolutely loved the course ….. this was my third course with Emma so I guess my return speaks for itself. Really relaxed session which enabled new skills but was also a break from the world! Emma’s workshop is a little island of pure fibre related fun!"

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Great to hear you enjoyed your time with us making your Felt Pod Vessel & found it such a relaxing experience. Hope to see you again soon!"

Heather reviewed: Platter & Plates Workshop with Bryony Applegate

"I absolutely loved this class and will definitely do another! Perfect day!"

Michael Halloran reviewed: Come Frame With Me - Making your own Picture Frame

"I had a very enjoyable day at Studio 93 making my first picture frame. Working side-by-side with Ady as he made his own frame, and thanks to his careful instruction and demonstrations, I was able to make a frame that looks and feels very professional. I've come away confident that I can now make more frames on my own, once I've got some of the specialist tools needed. The day was very relaxed and well-paced with time to discuss many aspects of picture framing beyond the immediate task. The studio was very well set up and it was very helpful to be able to look at and discuss examples of Ady's own exemplary work during the day.  Thoroughly recommended. "

Studio 93 Framing responded:

"Thank you Michael, it was a pleasure to have you over for the day. All the very best for your future framing and do let me know when you are up and running! "

Ben Hansen reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"I was bought the Blacksmithing experience as a Christmas gift. Nigel was very knowledgeable and made it a lot of fun to learn from him. The experience day was filled with a great deal of different techniques that we were able to put into practice and we were able to keep the pieces we had crafted to take home. The site itself was full of things to see and Nigel was happy to show us around the site and show us a huge variety of the things that he had made. Would definitely recommend and hope to go again."

Fransham Forge responded:

"Thanks for your review Ben -we are glad you enjoyed your day at the Forge."

Mark Mawer reviewed: 2 Day forged chef's knife course.

"Not only is Steve an exceptional blade smith, I found him quite inspirational. Not only does he make the day very enjoyable and achievable, you come away with an amazing quality bespoke knife. Highly recommend for anyone who likes cooking, country crafts or country sports A big thank you to Steve for the last two days Mark M"

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Hi Mark Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to host you in the shop and I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your two days so much. The Santoku that you made is rather special and the Bocote wood handle really does set it off. Kind regards Steve"

Ferne Rook reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"As a beginner to sharpening tools, this was a great day, but I think it is also suitable for more experienced people as there was a wide range of skill levels on the course and all were catered to. Definitely worth bringing lots of your own tools as you leave with lots of new skills but also all your tools sharp. I really appreciated being shown the manual and machine way of sharpening so you know all the options and can choose how you want to do it yourself. It's a beautiful setting where the course is run and coffee and cake was a lovely addition. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Ferne, lovely to see you again. Glad you got a lot out of the course."

Connie Taylor reviewed: Glass Garden Star - Fused Glass Morning, Taster Workshop

"I really enjoyed this course. Lovely studio and Sarah explained everything clearly and was very accommodating on a design I wanted. Kept informed when posted and when to expect it. Packed really well and love the finished result! "

Cotswold Courses responded:

"Thanks very much Connie, delighted to hear you enjoyed it and your design came out beautifully! I loved it 🥰"

Jay reviewed: Lino printing premium craft kit complete with 3 projects with step by step guides

"Really great kit to get back into lino. Did it years ago at school so having a little refresher on different techniques was very helpful and it has everything you need including non slip mat, pencils etc. arrived super quick too. The instruction booklets for each of the 3 projects were super clear with really helpful illustrations. "

Submerge Art responded:

"Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I am very glad you liked the kit and I hope you love your first attempts at printmaking! Kind regards, Hannah (Submerge Art)"

Leanne O'Neill reviewed: Upholstery full day class - strip, pad and cover a dining chair

"As a lover of all things arts and crafts, I was very excited to find a woodwork company that offered day classes, rather than courses, relatively locally. The course I attended was run by David, who seems to be a master in pretty much everything and an all-round fascinating man. Nearly eight hours in the workshop flew by and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day. What a workshop!!! There are many courses covering a wide variety of topics from plumbing to making a deck chair; I attended the full day upholstery class. In addition to coming home with a wonderfully revamped kitchen chair, I learnt so much from David, just chatting to him about woodwork and tools. The Great British Woodshop really is great. Fantastic in fact. I highly recommend them and in actual fact have booked on my next project!"

Naomi Waghorn reviewed: Lampshade Making Private Event- Naomi

"Fantastic course. I organised a personal group of six to make lampshades. We all now have a wonderful shade each and had a fun time in the process. Would totally recommend Karen and the Craft Barn. She made the execution clear and concise and def a craft to repeat. Many thanks. "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Naomi It was lovely to meet you all and thank you for arranging your crafty get-together. All of the finished lampshades looked amazing and I'm so pleased to hear you have plans to make more at home. Karen"

Katie Gleave reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"What a brilliant day doing the upholstery course with Jo. Learned so much and ended the day with a beautiful footstool. Jo is such a good teacher, she explains things so clearly, demonstrates each step and helps you if you need it. We were a group of 9 and had such a laugh all day. To top it off Jo's mum provides delicious homemade cakes for everyone. So glad I did the course and would recommend it to anyone 💓"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Katie, what a brilliant day we had. You were a fantastic group! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and got so much out of it. Thank you for your lovely review and for the gorgeous video testimonial too! I'll pass your very kind comments to Mum too. :-) Much love. x"

liz reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"What an enjoyable day! Jo showed us all the skills we needed to start upholstering our own projects. The setting was lovely along with the homemade cakes! Would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in upholstery or just looking to have a great day out! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your very kind words Liz. I'm delighted you enjoyed the day, and the cakes :-). Thank you for your lovely company. I agree, the Walled Garden is so beautiful. I look forward to seeing your ongoing projects. xx"

Cathy reviewed: Beginners 2 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Brilliant course! Gill is a fantastic teacher - very helpful and knowledgeable, and a lovely person. I came away with two gorgeous pieces of stained glass which I'm very happy with, and also the confidence to carry on doing the craft at home. The venue is also excellent - a first class cafe on site and an exceptional craft shop. I thoroughly enjoyed my two day course with Gill and will recommend the course to some of my friends. Thank you, Gill!"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Cathy for your wonderful review, it was so lovely to meet you and hope you enjoy your beautiful stained glass panel and bird, they looked absolutely stunning! Hope to see you sometime again in the near future. All my very best wishes, Gill x"