Latest reviews

Tracey reviewed: Celtic Knitting with June Kerr

"Brilliant course, great teacher and the bracelet we made is really pretty. I definitely receommend this course."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you, Tracey, for the review. We are glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you at Southlands Arts Centre anytime soon!"

Jenni reviewed: Introduction to Green Woodworking

"Fantastic! This was a lovely day spent in the woods for me and my Mum. It was really exciting learning how to take a bit of tree trunk and turn it into a tool that we could use. And very satisfying! Matt and Emma were very welcoming, and Matt is a great teacher - he taught us the practical side of things and also shared knowledge and context that gave us more depth of understanding. And it was great having cups of tea round the fire on a cold day! I'd absolutely recommend this course."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Jenni, thanks for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed the day! Looking forward to seeing you at the next one. Matt"

Gary Poolman reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had a great experience on the beginners class. I'd done a little welding in the past and the 1:1 set-up meant I could continue at my own pace. Tony’s tuition was clear and easy to understand and my skills advanced very quickly over the few hours training. On top of this I had a lot of fun. Definitely recommended this course."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Gary for your review , I am happy you enjoyed the course and your skill level improved. If I can help you with anything please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony."

Pauline reviewed: Wooden mechanical toy (automata) making

"I had a fantastic time in Stef's workshop making the fishing cat. I enjoyed learning how to use the machinery for the various parts and came home with a lovely toy. A great experience."

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Hi Pauline, thank you for your review! I'm very happy that you enjoyed the course... it was a pleasure hosting you in my studio. All the best, Stef"

Gemma reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"Had a wonderful time doing the candle making workshop. I had done a soap making course last year so knew I was going to be in for a good time. Everything is always explained well, simple and easy to understand. The process itself is easy and fun. My sister in law and I had a wonderful time."

Jayne Towndrow reviewed: Celtic Knitting with June Kerr

"This was a super workshop. June is super warm and welcoming and very quick to assist when it goes a bit wrong. Not that I want to suggest this is a difficult process. It was a really interesting process and it's amazing that we are still connecting with the old ways. It was, as she said, really very mindful, I can see how one could get hooked. I think perhaps I could have benefitted from a brighter light. But that's just me. The building is, of course, incredibly beautiful. If you haven't been, don't wait. "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you, Jayne for the review. This is so nice of you. We are glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you at Southlands Arts Centre anytime soon!"

Elizabeth reviewed: Collage workshop with Helen Norman

"An enjoyable morning with great welcome ( thank you Nicki) and friendly group. Helen provided all we needed to start making our own collage artwork, after sharing some of her lovely work. She gave us individual help and advice, and everyone’s work was unique to them. I was motivated to finish my piece later at home, having made encouraging progress in the session. It needed quite intense concentration. Recommend anyone should consider ‘ having a go’ and be surprised!"

Hen House Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed the process of collage. It was good to meet you and Clare and thank you both for coming to the workshop... we both very impressed with how you achieved atmosphere and tones so I hope you are inspired to make another sometime now you are familiar with the process"

Diane reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"What a fantastic day! Attended Di’s workshop with 3 friends and from start to finish loved every minute of it. Di created a very welcoming, fun, relaxed and encouraging environment. Her creative passion shines through and she guided us patiently through the process in a way that felt very organic and natural . And we all came away with mantelpiece worthy works of art which included flying and boxing hares, a deer and a giraffe ! Thank you for a great day x"

Art on the Edge responded:

"Thank you Diane for your feedback. What a fabbo day. I loved meeting you all and such tallent you have ! Thank you for the feedback. Hope to see you all again. Di x"

Marian Corley reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Was more to candle making than I realised, but Anne explained everything and made it very interesting, plenty of time, not rushed, very enjoyable and would definitely be interested in the Christmas course"

Penny reviewed: Whole day, wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt at the Hearth Horsley

"The whole day wet felting course far exceeded my expectations. I am really proud of the picture I created thanks to Claire Priestly’s guidance and expert teaching. The Hearth is a lovely venue, and the lunch from their cafe was delicious. All the other participants were friendly - it was a very supportive and inspiring day. Thank you."

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Thank you so much for joining me and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day and have been inspired to do more felting. I hope to work with you again in the future. Best wishes, Claire xx"

Veronique reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"A lovely day, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure I'd be able to make anything but Paul is a great teacher, very patient and encouraging. It's very satisfying to be able to make something so beautiful. I'm going to go back with my daughters and do it again. "

Diana reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"Very enjoyable workshop. Sarah was a great host and a very patient and knowledgeable tutor who gave clear instructions and demonstration at each stage. I came away from the course having made a lovely leather backpack and with the knowledge and confidence to try some of the skills I learnt at home. Very nice lunch provided too!"

Paul M reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I would highly recommend Ricky Keech, Creative Vibe - Glassblowing. The course was brilliant and Ricky was an excellent instructor who explained each process. I'm now looking forward to collecting the items I made. I would love to do this course again and wouldn't hesitate recommending family and friends to give this course a go."

Brian Sumpton reviewed: Marbling with Danielle Lummis at Cambridge Art Makers

"Thank you, Danielle, for a very good course. It was well-organised and informative, with most of the time being productive. The whole group gelled well, and the atmosphere was very supportive."

Cambridge Art Makers responded:

"We're so glad you enjoyed the day! The pictures of the papers everyone created looked brilliant! "

David Finnegan reviewed: Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman

"I loved this course. Giles is a great teacher with a good sense of humour. Everything you need is provided and the environment is calm and attractive. I left, because I was slow, with an incomplete spoon but enough enthusiasm to buy the knives online so I could complete the project. All in all a very enjoyable experience."

Jayson Winters reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"Very enjoyable, informative and well structured course. Our tutor was highly knowledgeable and supportive in helping us learn and understand whilst completing our course pieces. For people who don't know (I didn't), it might be worth including in the course write up that 'traditional stained glass' is lead-based ie. not copper foil-based."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the workshop. We shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Robyn reviewed: Beginners stained glass Tiffany style copper foiling

"Excellent course, we were talked through absolutely everything we needed and had a beautiful day! All the questions we had were answered, and it was great to do something that we wouldn't usually do. The hours went by so fast and we would love to come back! "

Stew Mcnicholl reviewed: Wood turning - One day course

"Had an amazing experience, Anna was a great teacher and the workshop was perfect. I would highly recommend the course to anyone who fancies wood turning. We turned the most beautiful bowl in a day. "

Deborah Townsend reviewed: Art clay silver

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Jade is lovely to work with ,- patient, skilled and a great communicator. Really please with my pendant and earrings. Thank you!"

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"Thank you Deborah it was a great morning:) "

Elaine reviewed: Mini Prick and Pounce Embroidery Image Transfer Kit (UK Postage only)

"Arrived very quickly. Exactly as described . Very happy with purchase"

Lily Mai Morgan reviewed: "Escape to Creativity: 3-Day Craft Retreat with 2 Nights in a Charming Country House!"

"I can honestly say that the private craft retreat day we had with Beehive Wellbeing on Sunday was nothing short of magical! As a group of retired nurses who worked together for many years, we wanted to do something special for our 10 year reunion this year. After seeing Beehive Wellbeing advertising their retreats, I messaged them to see if they would consider hosting a private retreat just for us as a group of 13. They were incredibly accommodating and let us choose all the activities we wanted, which made the day even more personal and meaningful. We kicked off the morning with a soap-making session, where we each got to create our own artisan soaps. It was such a relaxing and fun activity, and both Louise and Laura were so helpful and patient with us. We all had a blast and each have a huge amount of soap. After that, we enjoyed the most delicious afternoon tea—complete with sandwiches, fresh scones straight from the oven, thank you Laura and, of course, plenty of tea. It was the perfect chance to sit down, relax, and catch up with one another. In the afternoon, we made wire flowers and then candles. Both activities were so enjoyable and gave us the chance to get creative while learning new skills. The wire flowers were surprisingly easy to make and turned out beautiful, and making candles was such a fun, hands-on experience. We all loved the opportunity to personalize our candles with different colors and scents. Honestly, the whole day was just magical. It was the perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and friendship. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to reconnect and spend time together. We had such a wonderful experience that we’ve already planning another retreat for November with the hope it will be a residential. I highly recommend Beehive Wellbeing for anyone looking for a unique, memorable experience. It was a fabulous reunion for us , but equally could be for so many other celebrations. I can’t wait for our next retreat, thank you again ladies for everything. Lily & Friends"

James Bowling reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Really enjoyable and inspiring course. Excellently taught in a friendly environment. I learned a lot! Planning to do part two soon!"

Robert Lawrence reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"Excellent day, had a great time, Spike is really helpful and friendly, highly recommend "

Chris Whatmough reviewed: Gemstone Ring Workshop

"The course that Amie gave took me from complete beginner to making a beautiful gemstone ring in one day. Amie took care to make sure that the learning is delivered in bitesize sections so that you have a full understanding of one section together with learning the necessary skills with work carried out to the correct standard before moving onto the next. As a complete novice, I felt comfortable with the teaching and learnt a lot in the day. The whole experience was very enjoyable and I am looking forward to booking another of Amie's courses. "

Amie Jacobs Jewellery responded:

"It was a pleasure to have you in the class, Chris! Thank you for such a lovely review."

Georgine Whiting reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I've been agonising about how I can possibly give credit to Jo for her amazing craft courses. On a practical level everything you need to produce a wonderful piece of art is provided including drinks and treats. The studio is in beautiful surroundings and the care taken by Jo and Andy in its creation and the garden in which it stands, make it a peaceful, relaxing and memorable place to be. Jo is an extremely gifted artist. She is also an excellent and empowering teacher. After receiving clear instructions at each stage of the process, we are left to work at our own pace. Jo has the rare knack of knowing exactly when to offer advice and also more practical help when needed. She is kind, caring and funny all of which provides the perfect atmosphere in which to work. At the end of my 2 days I left with my beautiful greyhound sculpture. I can't thank Jo enough for enabling me to produce such a beautiful piece. My thanks also to Andy for all his hard work and support. If you're thinking about signing up for the course - do it. You will be so glad that you did."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Georgie - what a beautiful review - I am very humbled. Your Greyhound was simply gorgeous, and I loved the way you went for the combination of bronze patina and rust as a finish. Never been done before and the alchemy worked perfectly. It will keep ageing and changing over time. Well done 🤗 Jo xx"