Latest reviews

Clive reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"This was a very intensive Course Day, with a lot to do and to absorb. Ollie is an excellent Tutor and takes you through the various steps in detail. He has a great sense of humour, which adds to the enjoyment of learning the skills of French Polishing, including the vital steps in preparation. It was hard work, but well worth it & thoroughly recommended."

Nan Jackson reviewed: Nuno, two person felted wool onto silk scarf course

"This is a brilliant course. Jo is a friendly and talented teacher so we all made beautiful unique scarves. "

Francis reviewed: Needle felted Owls for beginners

"My 12 year old son & I spent a very pleasant afternoon creating little needle felted birds. Jo's studio is bright, warm and full to the brim with materials to create with and her tuition is fun and informative."

Katie reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"Great couple of hours with Kerry learning some really helpful things. It was super to be in her gorgeous kitchen making candles with her."

Can To Candle responded:

"Hi Katie It was lovely meeting you and hearing about your plans."

Julie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This course was brilliant -- well paced between instruction and time for individual sculpting, excellent access to tools and materials, all conducted in a beautiful studio and outdoor carving area in idyllic settings. I highly recommend this as a gift experience or to anyone who would like to try something different and engage with a new creative medium."

Angie Heal reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"I am really pleased with my finished sculpture, large hare. The kit was great as was the video and the accompanying instructions. I have had lots of compliments about it, as it sits on the decking looking out on the view! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for writing this review Angie - I'm delighted you enjoyed the kit and now have a new friend sitting on your decking! Jo x"

Susan Drage reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes (Afternoon session)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the wreath making afternoon, everything was provided, there was a good and varied choice of materials to use, both fresh greenery and dried. Sophie was great, very supportive and somehow managed to find time for everyone as and when guidance was needed! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course, thank you."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course and shall pass your feedback onto Sophie. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Simon boddy reviewed: Stained glass: Christmas wreath

"Amazing experience, really informative. Took her time explaining every step along the way. Can't say how happy I am with my stained glass Christmas wreath. Will recommend very highly to everyone. "

Andrew Welch reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I fully agree with Beth's review above. This was a wonderful two days of really well structured & fun learning, at the end of which I have a great table."

jennie fifield reviewed: Silver casting day with Beccy Gillatt in Great Linford

"Course was great! Lovely set up in Yardley Hastings, everything you need and more. Lots of experimenting with a range of casting processes. Beccy was lovely, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!"

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery responded:

"Jennie - Thank you for your lovely review of the casting session. It’s such a fun day teaching so many different methods and experimenting with all the different techniques. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it."

Daniel & Anne-Maria reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"I purchased the 1 day pottery experience for my wife's 40th birthday. We had the most amazing time with Louise in her wonderful cosy ceramics studio. My wife has been developing an interest in pottery over the last couple of years with adhoc evening lessons. Being able to spend a full day was an entirely different experience and we were able to cover a range of techniques and produce a bunch of creative end-pieces that we were pretty proud of (even if mine were rather wobbly!). Louise was super friendly and flexible in terms of how structured the day was. Anne-Maria had a personal project she wanted to work on and was given the space to do so, treating the day as part tutorial and part studio time. My favourite part was the potter's wheel - tougher than it looks but super satisfying! A nice farmer's lunch was put on where we met a nice fellow doing the wood turning workshop with Louise's husband (also super friendly). At the end of the day, Louise took our glazing requests and offered to do various touch ups on our pieces that needed to be done once more dry. Really going beyond what we expected from her. We are set to pick up our fully fired work soon and can't wait to see how they turned out! We loved it. A very highly recommended experience. Thank you Louise!"

Jen reviewed: Fused glass snowflake, heart, star, moon outlines class (pm)

"Lovely class, very absorbing and great options of shapes, colours etc. I attended with my elderly mum and we both had a lovely afternoon. Chrissy is a very welcoming and helpful tutor, we've done a few of her classes previously and always look out for her dates as we know she's great. Highly recommend! :)"

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback and I am so glad you enjoy the classes and create some magic along the way! "

Hannah reviewed: Design & Make Your Own Jumper

"Did jumper making with my daughter who is 11 and usually very hard to please but she enjoyed it!. It was good fun, lots of materials and ideas to chose from. Love our jumpers. Kathy was very friendly and helpful. "

Beth Walker reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This was an incredible course, jam packed with hands-on making, tools and information, but also the opportunity to make your own unique table / stool design which you take away with you at the end of the 2 days. Even with a wide range of learners and previous skills and experience, we all made quality pieces to take home. Peter is so knowledgeable and a wonderful tutor - very attentive, interested, kind and patient. Also, his apprentice Toby is a real asset to the course and workshop - such a knowledgeable and skilled young man who supports course participants throughout their time as well. You really are in good hands in this course, and I couldn't recommend it to anyone enough. Looking forward to going back in the new year some time for steam bending and more making!"

Clare reviewed: Introduction to copper foiling workshop

"A very well organised and well explained introduction to the copper foiling technique. We started with health and safety issues, then moved onto basic glass handling and various cutting methods. Then we experimented with cutting and Foiling a small design. During the afternoon we completed a larger piece. I felt that I had achieved something by the end and took home two very nice pieces with me. Sharon was very attentive throughout and quick to give advice. An excellent day!"

Manchester Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Clare, Thank you so much for attending the workshop and leaving a review, it was lovely to have you in the studio on Saturday. I am very glad you enjoyed the day and hopefully you will be able to have a go at home. If you need any reminders, please do not hesitate to get in touch. All the best Sharon "

Emilie Walton reviewed: Stained glass mosaic garden bird stakes in the Cotswolds

"We had a fantastic day making lovely bird garden ornaments. Yvette was a wonderful teacher and we learned so much about cutting glass techniques. I had done mosaics before but not with glass. My friend had not done anything like this before and mastered it with guidance from Yvette. So happy with the results. We would definitely recommend this lovely experience to people of all creative abilities. I’m hooked so I will be going back 😁"

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you for your review. Both your little birds turned out fabulously, and it was a lovely day."

James reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Course for Beginners

"Absolutely loved this course. I found it extremely informative and educational and at the same time really fun. I was sceptical about maybe finishing my stained glass window in a day (with having zero experience with stained glass) but with the help of both tutors ,who were very knowledgeable and accommodating, it proudly sits in my living room at home! I’d highly recommend this course to anybody! "

Alison reviewed: 3 hour Fused Glass Course With Glass Quarter Designs

"I had a brilliant morning with Jane, on the 3 hour course. Once we were shown the technique of glass cutting and fusing Jane showed us examples of what we might like to make and provided a large selection of materials. Really relaxing! I would happily have spent a whole day there!! "

Jane reviewed: A fabulous introduction to fused glass - one day course

"What a fantastic day we had, Siobhan is an excellent teacher who had so much patience with 6 beginners. Encouraged us all to produce so many pieces. Add a delicious lunch umpteen drinks and snacks - what more can you ask for! Can't wait to return to learn more! Thank you for my birthday treat!! "

Bee reviewed: Free form felt Cloche hat

"I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend course with Yolande. She understood exactly what I was trying to achieve (a Downton-style felt cloche) and assured me I could make it within the two day course - I managed it apart from a couple of finishing touches I could complete at home. She clearly demonstrated all the techniques and encouraged us at every step. She also shared a huge amount of knowledge about millinery, styles and equipment. Her shop where the course is held is a treasure trove of hats and she is able to supply a huge range of colours of felt to choose from along with lots of different embellishments. I’m really pleased with my hat and looking forward to wearing it. Thank you Yolande! "

Fiona reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes

"I have just done a Christmas wreath workshop and I highly recommend it. Sophie was very knowledgeable and very helpful and everyone produced a lovely ( but different) wreath. There was an abundance of greenery and dried flowers to choose from. I hope to go again next year! "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course and shall look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Cara reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Absolutely loved the two day course with Lucy. She is such a good teacher, I loved the one to one sessions and Lucy made me feel very comfortable! The workshop is well equipped and her garden is so beautiful. She has taught me many useful skills and I can’t wait to go back and learn more 😊"

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Cara. It will be great if you can come back for another session as you have a natural talent which you can continue to develop as you expand your technical knowledge."

Rowena reviewed: Modern Calligraphy (1 day) in the Peak District

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Learnt new skills and met lovely people. Lovely setting. Will recommend. Thank you. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much, Rowena. Delighted to hear you enjoyed our course and will recommend us to your friends. Much appreciated."

Alyson reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"The whole day is a great experience. Adrian , Andy and Debbie very welcoming.A really relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. Good instruction, and as much or little help as needed. Lovely to have something to bring home. Excellent home made food, and plenty of it. Would recommend anyone, young or old to have a go"

Jane Hill reviewed: Gemstone Stacking Rings: Silver Jewellery Making

"Thank you so much Nina . A fantastic experience from start to finish . Such a fantastic fun day out and learning a new skill too . I can’t believe how beautiful the ring is that I made. I would recommend this course to everyone. "

Iasthai Original responded:

"Thank you, Jane! It was just the best surprise to see you and a fab way to wrap up the workshops for the year. Very well done to you, Dawn and Lisa on your excellent rings! Hope to see you again soon✨"