Latest reviews

Jonny Keightley reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"I did this course with my wife and it was great! Kathy was very engaging and clearly knew what she was doing. We had a really fun time and it will not be the last course we do with Kathy! Highly recommended!!"

Ally reviewed: Box making for beginners

"Relaxed and detailed. Thoroughly recommended "

Ally reviewed: Dragon book box

"Very relaxed but informative. Excellent information provided."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review Ally, it was a pleasure to meet you. I'm pleased you found the workshop helpful. Best wishes Jan"

Michele James reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"Five stars from me! Really enjoyed this course and will book another next year. Sarah is extremely organised and covers all you need to know about candle making."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Michele."

Juanita Harrington reviewed: Three day glove making course

"Fabulous glove making course. Elizabeth is an excellent teacher, very patient and helpful. My sister and I had a wonderful time. We would recommend this course to anyone. Mark (Elizabeth’s husband) kept us well fed with excellent home made food. Hoping to make another course in the next year or two"

The Smart Stitcher responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Juanita. It was a pleasure meeting you and your sister. I hope you are both proud of your achievements. I wish you every success in your future glove-making. "

Adrian Price reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Brilliant weekend, great place, excellent guidance and help. The food was amazing, if you’re not into blacksmithing then come for the food, bring some chestnuts and watch everyone hammering 😀👍"

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

"We have just had a fantastic day with Di making Giacometti bronzed animal sculptures. She was a fabulous teacher and so accommodating, very kindly rescheduling after illness struck our original booking a few months ago. We had SUCH fun and are all thrilled with the results! Company from Bojo the dog throughout was also a very happy additional extra. Thoroughly recommend this course!"

Art on the Edge responded:

"Oh Amy you are so very kind! I throughly enjoyed your company and had a fabulous day with you all.!!! 👌💖"

Marie-Christine Reece reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Did the workshop on my own after a recommendation from a friend! Dina and her mum were fabulous teachers. Very patient and informative. Amazing to see all the different results obtained with the different techniques taught. The tea break was lovely and gave us all a chances to relax with fellow “painters”. Will definitely do another workshop next year ! "

Christina reviewed: Macrame plant hanger

"loved making my pot hanger and booked onto another course "

The Summer Lane Collection responded:

"So pleased to hear you loved it Christina, lovely to meet you. See you soon😊"

Jude reviewed: Pottery taster courses in the South Downs

"An amazing two hours learning to throw clay, well worth the money . Rowena is an incredible teacher . I'm definitely going back for another class. Loved it."

Lydia Turner reviewed: Paper Making - Hand Made Recycled Paper

"I was bought this course as a birthday gift and had a great time. Wendy took me through the paper making process, showing me how to undertake each step and answering all my questions. A calm and unhurried atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend!"

Chris Wright reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"A brilliant day out, I got it as a birthday gift Had a ball, made a knife and learned a lot what more can y want!"

Clarke Knives responded:

"It was a good day on Saturday - glad you enjoyed it so much also."

Neale Baines reviewed: French Polishing workshop full day with Rob Cain

"Simply brilliant I really enjoyed myself Rob was very friendly and helpful "

The Old Polishing Shop responded:

"Thanks Neale , it was a pleasure and you picked up these new skills with ease .. speak soon Rob "

Dawn reviewed: Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"Excellent day - I learnt a lot in congenial surroundings, Dave is an approachable knowledgeable teacher. The house is beautiful and lunch excellent. I will be booking again. Thank you to the whole team. "

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you so much Dawn. It was an absolute pleasure to share the day with you and I very much look forward to seeing you again."

Alda and Terri reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"My daughter and I had a lovely day making Christmas based projects. Carole was amazingly helpful - nothing was too much. I would thoroughly recommend trying it ."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"I so glad you enjoyed you day :)"

Freddie reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Awesome fun! Great teacher who is patient and super knowledgeable. Very well run course where you get really stuck in! Couldn't recommend any higher"

June Copleston reviewed: Stained Glass Sun Catchers. (Foil Method) One day class. Beginners and intermediate welcome.

"What an amazing day, really enjoyed it all! Clare was very patient, knowledgeable and supportive, managed to create 2 beautiful suncatchers, definitely going to book more courses. Thank you again"

Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your day with me. I hope to see you again soon. Clare "

Gill reviewed: Heron - Willow Sculpture Course with Willowtwisters

"I loved this day of willow sculpting and Sara was extremely patient and excellent at explaining the process. We were all thrilled with our herons so I would thoroughly recommend this course. Lovely home made lunch too!"

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you Gill! youre very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the day and are pleased with your fabulous herons! "

John and Janine reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers in Derbyshire

"Fabulous day with Liz on the Lino printing course. We achieved more than we expected. Beautiful studio in a lovely location, we will be booking more. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi John & Janine, Really appreciate you taking time to let me know about your day. It was lovely meeting and working with you both, seeing your skills, confidence and enthusiasm grow over the day. You both produced some great pieces of work, so should feel justly proud of your achievements. I hope that Christmas morning brings you both a great range of lino cutting and printing kit. Hurry back! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Kieron reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Very enjoyable, I had never done anything like it before but Ged was very helpful and knowledgeable."

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Kieron. That was a fine stool you and Dani made! Ged "

Dani reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Great course and a welcoming, knowledgeable tutor. I learnt some great new skills in a relaxed, scenic environment. I will definitely be back to try out some of the other classes. "

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Dani. Glad you enjoyed the workshop😊"

Hannah reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"Had a wonderful experience. Not only did I learn a lot and at a pace and shown relevant to my learning technique but Jo had to put up with me being a bit disorganised trying to find a suitable chair and asking a lot of questions before even entering the classroom. It is small groups so was suitable to cater for anybody with anxiety. It is all very relaxed and homely. I am now confident to try all the skills on a new project. Thank you Jo x"

What Jo did next responded:

"Hi Hannah What a lovely review. Believe me - you are not the only person to ask a lot of questions before the course :) and questions are very welcome! You and your Mum did really well with your projects, great work, especially with the springs - super quick! x"

Nilu Fraser reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"I’ve done a half day course with my son on school holidays and we had an amazing time. Louise accommodated our requirements & requests, was very patient throughout and we learned a lot about pottery. She suggested us to do few creations to cover basics and we also had a go with the pottery wheel which we thoroughly enjoyed. We can’t wait to go back and collect our pottery once they are ready after been in the kiln. Thank you Blended Monkey X "

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

"Thank you for your lovely review :-). It was fun having you guys in the studio and I'm glad Seth found the handbuilding and throwing elements equally enjoyable. You both made some lovely pieces and I'll let you know as soon as they are ready. "

Roger Line reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Alex was simply excellent. I turned up with a very specific agenda in relation to replicating 15th items and he showed me exactly how to achieve this. Thank you "

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Roger, thanks very much for your great review, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you achieved what you set out to achieve for your 15th century building. All the best with your project, I hope it is a big success. Alex "

Suzanne Fensom reviewed: Needlefelted Tomte/Gonk/Gnome

"Jo was very welcoming and gave great instructions. Lovely atmosphere, and amazed at how quickly the time flew by!! Lots of lovely colours to chose from. Everyone's gnome looked so different. My daughter and I created a Halloween and Christmas gnome! Would recommend to anyone. A lovely gift or just for yourself!"

Abbotts View Alpacas responded:

"Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a wonderful few hours. I enjoyed helping you all create your individual little gnomes/Tomtes. What fun we had! Jo x"