Latest reviews

Carol reviewed: Willow Highland Cow

"A great workshop. Really enjoyed the day and actually produced a Highland Cow thanks to Victoria’s skill, patience and support. Will definitely attend other workshops her."

The Willow Barn responded:

"Thank you for your fabulous review. It was an absolute pleasure and hope to see you again in the future."

jane de Carteret reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Had a super afternoon with Dave yesterday- such a brilliant teacher, he guided me through the process with very clear and considered directions whilst all the time making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I came away feeling I had learnt something really useful. Totally recommend the course and the chatter! Thank you, jane de C"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Thanks Jane, it was great to spend time carving and chatting with you. The afternoon flew by!"

Richard Greenwood reviewed: Small human sculpture kit (30cm)

"Having bought and received a sculpture kit from you recently, I thought I would drop you a line, as I have totally enjoyed the challenge. As my first attempt at sculpting your kit gave me the confidence to give it try. I chose a tricky pose I had seen a picture of recently, despite being reinforced with wire up the legs from the improvised base she was quite wobbly until the clay hardened. I’ve learned so much I’m sure I can improve on this however I’m very pleased with the results."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Richard - thank you so much for this lovely review and sending me the photos of your dancer. I am amazed you created a standing sculpture without extra base support - fabulous work! Thank you for letting me pop the photos onto the website. Enjoy your new skill. Jo xx"

Georgina SImmons reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"The experience was good. Claire was warm and friendly. It was good to understand what goes into the process. I think it would probably work better in a group rather than 1 on 1. But I enjoyed the experience. "

Kev Dunn reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Brilliant course, I have learnt so much in such a short amount of time, from advice to the build, I throughly enjoyed it, the guitar is great with no issues, as for Ted, a very skilled person indeed and to make it even more enjoyable we found out we were old school friends from long ago, I can't praise Ted and the course enough, it is worth every penny, thanks Ted for a cracking day :-) "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Kev it was a good chance to chat about a time I'd forgotten about. So glad you liked the guitar course and let me know how you get on with it etc. Look forward to seeing you soon bud. Keep on rocking 👍👍👍😎 T "

Elaine Monument reviewed: Double-Sided Lampshade Making

"Absolutely loved this course & very proud of the 30cm shade that I made. There was a slight hiccup with the course communication which meant I turned up without any fabric but this was promptly resolved by Wendy. Overall a great experience and Wendy is very patient & very talented! I'm looking forward to creating more shades & attending other craft courses with Wendy. "

Maggie reviewed: Nuno Scarf - An Introduction to Nuno Felting

"Excellent course with Emma who was totally professional and supportive. I was thoroughly delighted with my scarf. "

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed the course and happy with the scarf you made, hope you enjoy wearing it."

Mike reviewed: Half Day pottery experience, Heskin Chorley

"What a great experience. Sharon was so helpful and supportive. My first pot was reasonable but the second, without supervision, was a disaster!! I am proud of my fish as long as the tail and fins don’t drop off in the firing. I will definitely go back for the glazing, if my ‘creations’ survive. Thanks for a brilliant experience. Took me back to my school days pottery 🤣. "

The Crafty potter responded:

"Hi Mike, you did awesome- its not easy the wheel, but you did it. Your fish is fabulous and is drying nicely. Thank you for your lovely review. See you in a few weeks."

Jarrod reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"From zero to a load of practice in 2 days. I started with no knowledge of leather work. We dived straight into different types of leather but quickly got practical with some cutting, staining, stitching and punching to end the first day with a great leather belt. Refreshed on day 2 and went to the next level which was design, how to produce a pattern/template and then make it real. So more practise of cutting and stitching. And ended the day with a new laptop sleeve. Bill has a wealth of experience and translates it to practical knowledge that has set me up to get started with a new craft. "

Bespoke Leather responded:

"Hi Jarrod, thank you for a most enjoyable weekend. Glad you liked the course and have gained the skills and techniques you need to enjoy your new craft. Cheers Bill"

Steff reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"My husband and I recently spent the day completing this course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone in the workshop was friendly and welcoming and the course provider was really knowledgeable. They helped us to produce some fantastic Yorkshire roses that are now proudly displayed in our garden."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you The roses will be there for years to come. I am glad you both enjoyed your time here."

Paul Walsh reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"A fantastic day learning a new skill. Having never done any woodturning previously, Colin has a huge amount of experience and he fully explained every part of the process and the reasons why it was done that way. He was very patient with me, even when he had to repeat instructions often in a short space of time. After a great day I was able to take home a lovely turned bowl and an egg cup. I completely loved the whole experience and I now want to continue my learning and practice what I have been taught, but my problem is now finding space to fit the equipment in. I recommend Colin to anyone who wants to try their hand at this amazing skill."

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Thanks for this feedback, Paul, it is appreciated. "

Sarah Thomas reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course

"If you really want to learn candle making, look no further, this is the best course."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Sarah, it was lovely meeting you. Good luck in your candle making journey.."

Dan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Stuart was an awesome teacher! He took a really holistic approach to the whole process, starting with the types of wood to use and good storage methods. Stuart struck a really good balance of demonstrating and allowing me to make my own mistakes and learn as I went! He adapted to the course to my interests and I can't wait to sort out my second day!"

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Dan. Look forward to seeing you for round 2."

Helen Felcey reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"I had a fantastic day working with Ed and would highly recommend Ed's craft courses. Working to produce a model with Ed was a brilliant learning experience and of course, resulted in a beautiful model (a bowl in my case), crafted to a standard which is only achieved after years and years of experience! It was also a thoroughly enjoyable day – you feel at home in no time working in Ed's studio. I'm looking forward to returning and truly value the fact that I'm still able to work in a very hands–on fashion with someone in this way. Ed is a real master craftsman – a rare individual! "

Paula reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"Thank you Jackie for a great day!! My friend and I had a lovely day making our mosaic creations - Jackie is friendly and very patient when teaching. We have enquired about further sessions and will definitely be returning! Can highly recommend. "

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Hi Paula Thank you for such a lovely review. I’m really glad you both enjoyed your day. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Your mosaics will be grouted and ready for Friday. Best wishes Jackie "

Mike reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"This was a great course, we arrived on the Friday and designed our knife, Arian helped to fine tune the designs. I chose a bushcraft knife but there were all sorts of designs and uses. When it came to crafting Arian taught us three crafts, steel work (blade), wood work (handle) and leather work (sheath). Arian created a relaxed atmosphere where you could make your own teas and coffees at anytime and had biscuits on constant supply. I'd really recommend this course to anyone, even if you're not particularly crafty as it was so relaxing and you come away with something you've crafted by yourself. Can't fault anything over the whole weekend and I'll taking this knife with me on many camping trips in the future. All in all 11/10! "

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Mike for this feedback. I'm delighted that the way I run the workshop worked for you. Enjoy using your knife as that is the whole idea! Best regards, and if you have any questions over time be free to get in touch. Thanks for your hard work! Arian"

Sally reviewed: Circular sock knitting machine 'Sock School'

"Fabulous day with Anne, really well organised from the first email contact to the final instructions of finishing off the wonderful socks. Anne was very patient and her pace of instruction was just right. The food and cakes, freshly made by Mattie were delicious. Thank you all - we would thoroughly recommend the course."

Cymbal Knits responded:

"Thank you Sally, we really enjoyed the day too. You were all brilliant. "

Nell Dewhirst reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"My friends and I had a fantastic time on the bowl making course. Melanie is a great tutor, explains things very clearly and we had lots of fun designing our bowls and making the jewellery afterwards. Plus lots of delicious cake! We're really looking forward to seeing our finished pieces."

Seán G reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"A busy but very rewarding weekend. Straight into learning about materials and making from the Friday evening onwards. Start with a metal billet and come away with a quality knife in a leather sheath. Brilliant. Arian is a warm, clever and talented teacher. After all the years he’s been doing this there was not s whiff of complacency or staleness. He obviously still loves what he does and sharing it with people. Funny, attentive and talented. Highly recommended. "

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Kind thanks Sean for this feedback.I'm sure your knife will serve you well for years to come, and become a good friend! Very lovely design, so thank you for your creativity and hard work. Be in touch! Arian"

Gary Buxton reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"What a totally joyful thing to do. I've done a couple of Melanie's events and have made an abundance of glass objects, most recently a bowl. I love the fact that we get to learn more about how the pigmentation will behave in the kiln so that we can more confidently play around on each visit. Melanie makes the experience so much fun and her infectious enthusiasm for the adventure encourages us to experiment! Can't wait for attending the next course!"

john bullivant reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Brilliant course, very helpful encouraging practice and variety of techniques; just what i wanted"

Jeanne reviewed: Fused Glass One To One Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed this glass fusing day course with Claire who had been in touch with me beforehand to check she had the glass colours I would be using in stock and also to provide detailed instructions on how to reach her workshop. I was a bit apprehensive at first as I’d never worked with glass before but Claire, who is very experienced, soon put me at ease. She explained the processes very clearly and then gave me some practice time cutting the glass and answering my questions before I got started. She was happy to give suggestions on the best way to construct my panel and I was able to add copper wire and frit to the glass before leaving my piece with Claire for firing. I can’t wait to see the finished design! I would thoroughly recommend Claire’s Fused Glass Workshop."

Claire Rossouw reviewed: Introduction to Argentium silver

"Sally was very kind and friendly. Made to feel welcome and ask any questions. There were a few errors made during the class, but these were explained and used as a learning point. "

SallyC Jewellery responded:

"Claire, thank you for your comments and review of the day. I had a wonderful day and enjoyed the unexpected issues that arose during the day. Being able to amend these issue’s and explain why they happened will hold you in good stead, when embarking on further learning. I look forward to seeing you again. SallyC (l have put a couple of photo’s on images)"

Janice reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Ann is amazing. So knowledgeable and patient. I felt so at ease and enjoyed myself. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to show my pot holder. If you want to start a new craft or pick up from where you left off get yourself onto this course."

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Janice for taking the time to write this lovely review You were a delight to talk to and point in the right direction. I hope you enjoy your new found hobby. Kind regards Ann"

Heather reviewed: Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed my silver ring jewellery making session with Julie yesterday. Her workshop is comprehensively equipped. Her artistic flair and eye for design proved inspiring for me. I had an idea of the silver band rings I wanted to create. By the end of my 3 hours class, I was wearing 3 utterly unique and crafted silver rings; all very different and looked most eye catching. I have plans to return to create simple silver bangles to replace some that had been lost from a family keepsake of wedding bangles. I highly recommend Julie’s jewellery workshop. You will have a fabulous creative experience. In conclusion, the chocolate brownie on offer during a short break added to the delights of my workshop. "

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Heather. It was a very successful and enjoyable session for me. Thank you Julie"