Latest Reviews - Creative, craft and artisan courses and workshops

Beginners and improvers enamelling

Thank you Rachel, a most amazing day, I enjoyed every moment, and I’m very pleased with the pieces I made and excited to start wearing them. Having never experienced enameling before you had plenty of patience and I really learnt loads, I will love to come back one day and do more. A lovely relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend...

By Debbie Terry - 23 hours ago

Needle Felt Landscape Picture Workshop

My friend and I had a great morning with Pip and would definitely recommend it. Everything was explained thoroughly and there was no pressure at all. My husband was very impressed with my pictures so the course has inpired me to do more.

By Sue Perdue - 23 hours ago

Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

I had an absolutely fantastic day at Claire's silver clay making workshop. I made three pieces of silver jewellery in the space of three hours! Claire was really helpful and very knowledgeable, offering me advice and support along the way but also encouraging my own ideas allowing me to experiment with the tools and techniques. The workshop surroundings are very...

By Amy Trainor - 1 day ago

1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Saturdays

Jonathan is a great teacher, clearly passionate about his work and also a great person to spend the day with! In addition to learning a lot on silver jewellery making I had a great time and we were well-looked after (including drinks, great biscuits and a lovely lunch!) When I booked the course I was expecting an introductory session, and...

By Maeva - 1 day ago

Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Norfolk

This was my first experience with woodcarving, and I found Gerry to be an excellent and supportive teacher. His choice of projects was clearly based on lots of experience of teaching, alongside his own finely honed skills. He gave detailed instruction and demonstration of each stage, gradually introducing us to a number of tools, and how to use them effectively....

By Paul Judge - 1 day ago

Upholstery Workshop - learn to make and upholster a footstool in Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire - by The Boho Shed

What a fun and Inspiring day I had atJo’s footstool workshop yesterday along with the other participants. Jo’s straight forward, inclusive teaching manner led to us all leaving thoroughly delighted with our footstool babies and eager to learn more from Jo at one of her other courses. Thanks so much x

By Melanie Jones - 1 day ago

Turn a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe

I had spent the last 2 years building things out of wood - after watching a wood turning video on YouTube I’d mentioned that I’d like to give it a go. My wife booked me a course with Steve in February 2020 as a Christmas present. After a very nervous and excited drive to Steve’s house I was greeted warmly...

By Thomas Whitfield - 1 day ago

Upholstery Workshop - learn to make and upholster a footstool in Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire - by The Boho Shed

Had a fantastic day today learning to make a footstool with Jo from the boho shed. She is a great teacher -very patient and encouraging and worked at a pace to suit all. I have never done any upholstery before, but Jo walked us through the steps and everyone ended up with a beautiful footstool to be proud of. The...

By Sue - 1 day ago

Blacksmithing experience day at Leeds, West Yorkshire

I had a great day with Jacek in the forge. He explained everything very well and helped me to get the correct techniques. I ended the day with a brooch that I now proudly wear on my cloak. I would highly recommend this course and will be looking to go again in the future.

By James - 1 day ago

Pottery throwing on the potter's wheel (plus hand building)

I just wanted to say what a great Pottery day we had with Richard ealier this month. Both I and my wife Ann are relative novices, but Richard's teaching methods, manner and obvious love of pottery was inspiring, and we improved so much in the hours we spent with him. We're both very keen to return, and I understand that...

By Peter Richardson - 1 day ago