Latest reviews

Sara Cole reviewed: Half Day Jewellery Making Workshop - Silver Stacking Rings

"I wasn't sure what to expect from a 'family hen experience ' in an old barn but I most certainly was not disappointed! Alice is an excellent teacher, welcoming and calm with the patience of a saint. We all made our 3 rings, had delicious cake and left with a real sense of achievement. I can't wait to have another go!"

Jane reviewed: Half Day Jewellery Making Workshop - Silver Stacking Rings

"Alice is calm, patient and amazing. Every step is a learning opportunity and I was delighted with my rings. Instructions were easy to follow and guidance was given patiently at every point. The setting is delightful and tea and very delicious cake in the garden was an extra treat. We went as a Surprise Hen Do for my daughter. She said it was perfect and the whole group ( 8 of us) are raving about our experience. Thank you so much Alice x"

JIJ reviewed: Lino Cutting and Printing - Flatford Mill

"Basic course. Would have been helpful to have equal share of time from tutor and agree that the day is shorter than advertised. "

Nicky reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"A thoroughly enjoyable day spent learning jewellery making techniques. Mark was great helping out at every stage and very patient!"

Linda H reviewed: Needle Felting Sheep Workshop

"A really good starter course for needle felting animals. Professional and friendly tutor who was willing to share her experience with us. A lovely studio, bright and airy, in a beautiful setting. "

Sofia reviewed: Pearl stringing & knotting

"I had a lovely day learning about all things beads, pearls and knotting! I can’t wait to gift my sister the pieces I made, and to continue making more for myself. I’ll also be back for more workshops in the future too, it’s the perfect day out "

Elizabeth Hunt responded:

"Sofia was a delightful student and made the day's teaching fun and rewarding , I also gained knowledge from her about subjects I knew nothing about and were fascinating . No matter how old you get it's never too late to learn if you have an open mind. ! Thank you Sofia for being such fun"

Katherine reviewed: Spoon Carving at Manor Wood

"A thoroughly enjoyable day, in a beautiful location, and with a great group of people. Matt and Emma were so welcoming and knowledgeable, I had no prior experience but Matt took us through step by step to teach us all the skills we needed. Highly recommend!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Katherine, thank you for your lovely review! Hope to see you at Manor Wood again. Emma"

Linda H reviewed: Needle Felting Sheep Workshop

"Thanks for a very enjoyable afternoon making Geraldine the Ewe. She was sad to leave Larry but he had to go home with his mummy, maybe we can arrange a play date soon. You were very patient with me when I kept breaking the needles and the cake was delicious. I feel much more confident to try making more needle felt projects now."

Sergey Danilin reviewed: Woodturning 2 Hour Taster Session in Berkshire

"I have taken part in the introduction course delivered by Liz last Sunday (16/08/2025). It was fantastic experience indeed. I enjoyed the course a lot! Liz is a brilliant instructor. It was very clear what to do at every step of our process and enough time was given to accomplish the step. I especially liked the cases when she was guiding my gouge to make a cut correctly, that immediately gave me the feeling of how it should be done. All tools and materials were available for us to use. I also enjoyed friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the work shop. I can highly recommend this course for everyone who wants to start their journey through the wood turning thing. There is something magical and meditative in it, and time just flies by unnoticed when you are at the lathe. The result of my work is below"

Love Heartwood Turning School responded:

"Thank you Sergey. I'm very happy you enjoyed yourself and got so much from the course. You're welcome back anytime."

Paul Townsend reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience Day - Introduction

"Amazing day with Giles, I can thoroughly recommend it. Being a silversmith I learnt a huge amount more than I was not expecting to... "

Denise and Elaine reviewed: Jewellery design workshop - silver pendant or silver earrings

"We'd heartily recommend booking a course with Sheila, who was warm, welcoming and informative. Sheila helped us decide what we'd like to make and let us try out various tools and techniques before we started on our chosen designs. With Sheila's help and guidance we were able to create 2 totally different pieces, which we were absolutely delighted with. Thank you Sheila for a wonderful creative experience!"

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Hi Denise and Elaine Thank you for booking a workshop with me. It was very good to meet you. Thank you for your feedback, It's always good to hear that you enjoyed the experience and are happy with the pendants you made. They looked lovely and suited you both. Best wishes, Sheila"

Mary Bevan reviewed: 3 Day Mixed Media Mosaic Summer School 2025

"An inspiring 3-day course including demos, discussion of many aspects of mixed media mosaics and work on a personal project. Emma is a very skilled artist, always ready to share her insights and knowledge with participants. I’ll be coming back for more! "

Emma Cavell Art responded:

"Dear Mary, Thank you very much for your feedback. I really appreciate having the time to meet and explore our creativity together! I feel well nourished from having our time together! Thank you for your willingness to play! I very much look forward to exploring with you again soon! wishing you well with everything! with love, Emma"

Daniel Jacobs reviewed: Basic woodturning half day

"Chris manages a really nice balance of giving you hands on experience but intervening enough so you take home a nice piece. He's a very patient teacher and an engaging character. Our expectations were much exceeded. "

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Daniel it was a great time sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm with yourself and Becky. You both did fantastic ,I'm sure you will treasure the pieces you both created. Best regards Chris "

Cathy Kenyon reviewed: Abstract Painting Class

"I had a great learning techniques on abstract art painting using acrylics. Jack is experienced and offers many ideas how to create a painting. Thank you Jack "

Jack Few Fine Art responded:

"Thank you Cathy, it was a pleasure working with you! "

Sue Busby reviewed: Natural Dyes with Siân Lester - 2 day course

"This was a fantastic course led by Sian, a very knowledgeable and friendly tutor who is passionate about using natural dyes. It was great to learn so much over the 2 days amongst like-minded people in a lovely location. "

Sarah Rhodes reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"Such a fun day and a great intro to upholstery. Jo has pitched this at just the right level for beginners and teaches the basics really clearly. It’s super satisfying to see a footstool grow and lovely that the whole group work at the same pace. Venue and surroundings are beautiful and Jo is so welcoming. Loved the whole day and I love my little footstool 😄. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"It was lovely to see you again Sarah after our furniture painting endeavours. You made such a gorgeous stool, I loved it! What a great day we had with such a fantastic group. Thank you for your lovely review and kind words and I agree, the venue is just beautiful. Jo x"

Rita reviewed: Two-Day Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Barnham, West Sussex).

"Many thanks to Tina for a very enjoyable two days in Barnham, which has reawakened my interest in lacemaking. I will definitely attend more of her classes in the future."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Rita It was lovely to meet you at the weekend. The snake you made was very well executed. I look forward to seeing your next one. Thank you for thanking the time to leave this review. Hope to see you back to Barnham in the future. All the best Tina"

Mark Rankin reviewed: 2 Day Creative Copper Course

"The course was structured very well and held in a great workshop and lovely surroundings. Loucinda is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher. I really enjoyed the course and the company of fellow crafters"

Loucinda Nims Designs responded:

"Thank you for a lovely review. Good luck with your copper making journey!"

B, Forecaste reviewed: Woodturning tuition in Wiltshire

"Had a really good day with two wonderful people - Andy and his wife. Would recommend this course to anyone as his knowledge is top quality and loved my bowl that I took home. The day really sped by! "

Andys woodworking responded:

"Thanks for your kind review Bernard Looking forward to seeing you again Andy mary angus "

Chris Sharrock reviewed: Woodturning - Beginner's Platter and Bowl Turning

"Great welcoming atmosphere from the moment the door opened. Well equipped workshop and excellent tuition from Paul. Instruction were clear, precise and easy to follow. Paul has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Safety equipment and wear along with all materials and tools provided for a perfect day. Lashings of tea and coffee provided throughout the day and we sat down to a lovely lunch. Went home very happy with two items made during the day. Great experience and highly recommended, I’ve already signed up for another day with Paul."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks Chris, looking forward to the next one."

Martin reviewed: Green Woodworking - Woodcraft Workshop - Blended Monkey

"Had a really good time. I experienced new skills and came away with a finished product, a garden dibber. Simon and Louise are great hosts and catered for us with lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Simon is a good teacher and thoroughly explained things to us. We were a small group of 3 and I also learned from the other 2 participants John and Stuart. I fully recommend this course. "

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

"We're so pleased you enjoyed your green woodworking experience here in the Blended Monkey gardens and studios. It was lovely to meet you and your dibber looks rather fab! Thank you for giving us a lovely review and maybe we'll see you again in the future. Take care Louise & Simon"

Angela reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard and Coaster workshop - august

"A wonderful way to spend a few hours - it was really therapeutic watching how the resin colours melded together. Great value for money especially as you get the cheeseboard and 4 coasters at the end of it. Just be aware that you need to leave your creations with them for 48 hrs - craft courses.com had left this off the information "

Julian reviewed: Oxfordshire Introduction to Linocut One Day Workshop

"The course was very interesting and enjoyable. Gerry’s teaching was clear and effective. Techniques were introduced to the whole group, and participants were also given individual instruction so they were able to learn and express themselves creatively at their own pace. Very good quality equipment and materials were provided. The studio was a very pleasant place to work. I highly recommend this course."

Gerry Coles Prints responded:

"Thank you for leaving an excellent review for me Julian. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Best wishes Gerry"

Sue Rogan reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"What an amazing day - I was a little apprehensive prior to arrival but with the excellent teaching, patience & guidance of the wonderful Jo, I was absolutely thrilled that by the end of the workshop I managed to create a lovely footstool. The added bonus is an opportunity to meet & spend an enjoyable time with a group of fellow, like-minded 'apprentices' Jo walks you through all aspects of upholstery such as tools, equipment, fastenings, foam, fabrics etc. which is so helpful in being able to work effectively. For anyone wanting to give this a try I would highly recommend it - my secret passion has been ignited🥰 "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow! Sue, what more could I ask for than to have ignited your secret passion :-), that's fantastic. Thank you for your lovely review and email and your lovely company yesterday, I had a great day with all of you too. "

Ali reviewed: Create a small random weave basket

"My friend and I attended this workshop and absolutely loved it! We were thrilled with our finished baskets and really enjoyed the whole process. Jacquie is a great tutor as she is so experienced and informative, would recommend. Thanks again for a lovely morning Jacquie :)"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Ali thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you both Happy making Jacquie "