Latest reviews

Cherry McPherson reviewed: Fruit basket with Jane Welsh.

"Jane was an excellent teacher with an extensive knowledge of basket weaving techniques and its history. I would highly recommend this course for anyone interested in taking up basket weaving "

Linda Webster reviewed: Small outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit (30cm) with full video instructions by Jo Garden Art

"I am so pleased with the leaping hare kit The instructions were very clear and they made the whole process of making the hare easy to complete. The kit contained absolutely everything that was needed and amounts given were generous. My hare now has pride of place and I’m looking forward to trying my next kit soon.! I would totally recommend the kit to anyone who enjoys doing crafty projects and it’s a great way to try something different. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Linda 🤗 I'm so pleased you enjoyed your one day workshop and then took home the leaping hare kit. It's a lovely pose. Jo xx"

James reviewed: Group course for 3 people for an introduction into making metal sculpture

"A fantastic course, Roger was a very enthusiastic teacher, with years of experience. Exceedingly patient, which was just as well as it is a very hands on course. Taught the basic theory through to application and finished off sculpting a dragon fly. Very keen to take further courses with Roger. "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you James, you were all excellent students "

Neil reviewed: Introduction to blacksmithing

"An excellent weekend's introduction to blacksmithing. Very friendly, great teaching, and now I have a poker, hook and toasting fork! Thoroughly recommended."

Green Aspirations Scotland CIC responded:

"It was great having you along to the weekend - and you made some really lovely items! Thanks so much for the great review!"

Shirley reviewed: Morning creative weaving 2 hour taster workshop - flexible timing

"It was a wonderful first hand experience to this ancient craft, I had a very good time there, Ruth was very generous in sharing her craft and knowledge, it makes me appreciate how ppl used to make beautiful, quality things. Im glad to have experienced it, because it is quite an unusual craft in our contemporary world, it was like time traveling or connecting with ancestors lol. I would recommend to ppl who love DIY, textile & homemaking. Thank you for introducing the craft."

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"It was great to have you at the studio. Hope to weave with you again sometime. "

Bridget reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"We had a great time, with plenty of time and materials to do what we wanted to do Thanks Julie!"

Mia reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"I had such a great time! Really fun course and made beautiful beads! Lovely instructor and learned a lot of great techniques. So happy with the outcome and would definitely go again!"

Lucina reviewed: Durham soap making workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed my soap making course with Claire, which was a birthday present from my sons. I had never done anything like that before so it was good to learn something new. I am really surprised about how easy the whole soap making process is. Claire explained everything well, was friendly and knowledgeable and made me feel welcome. I came away with some lovely soaps, which smell gorgeous. My friends will love them, I am sure! :-)"

Anne reviewed: Frenchic Furniture Painting for beginners

"I've wanted to up-cycle grand-parents old dark furniture for a while and have been afraid to in case it goes wrong. I took an old dark wood drawer along with me and left with a green drawer soon to be display unit. Kerry was welcoming and sharing her knowledge, as keeping us supplied with cups of tea. My confidence has grown that I've just finished a walk mirror (from dark brown wood stain to Stone Rosie). Looking for next project. Thanks Kerry."

Tilly Abbott reviewed: Weave a Country Basket - Flatford Mill

"My mother and I had the most wonderfully relaxing day making baskets. We had a lovely group of lady’s similar age to my mother so it was a lovely social day out. It’s a beautiful setting to have a wonder around at lunch and place of places to get a coffee or something to eat. Cake, coffee and plenty of snacks were provided the entire day. The instructor was absolutely wonderful as well as the facility’s I couldn’t recommend the course enough for you or a loved one "

Field Studies Council responded:

"Dear Tilly, I am so pleased you both enjoyed your day at Flatford. I hope the baskets will be a lasting memory of a good time. All cakes are made on site by our own chef and he is pretty good at it. Best wishes, Claire"

Corrina Grffiths reviewed: Macrame - Wall Hanging

"Wendy was a lovely cheerful teacher. I enjoy the class with my husband Dan She was patient and explained well - the macrame knots and kept an eye on any mishaps if I needed help. Thank you! "

Tessa Berry reviewed: Gelli printing for 6 friends/family with No5workshops

"Armi was wonderful! A wealth of knowledge and great teacher. Lots of inspiring ideas and support with technique. All with lots of fun and enthusiasm. Helped us work at the right pace for each of us. "

no5workshops responded:

"Thank you Tessa, an enjoyable and creative day with you and your Mum and happy you left with some lovely pieces of work! Armi :))"

Cris reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Such a great experience . Really appreciated the day . So proud of my creation . Would definitely recommend this one without hesitation! Thank you so much John for your precious advises and this great day. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"It was my pleasure Cris. Thanks for the great review, much appreciated. Regards John."

Stephen P. reviewed: Spinner Rings at Salt Way Silver

"My second course with Salt Way Silver. All aspects 5 stars. My mum loves her new spinner ring. Thanks."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Welcome back Stephen and thank you for the very kind review. It was a pleasure to help you with your mum's spinner ring. Best wishes with your jewellery making plans. Jonathan"

Stephen P. reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Excellent course for learning the basics of making silver jewellery. Very friendly tutor, great facilities, wide range of items to make. 5 Stars."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Stephen! Great work today and an opportunity to share our skills! Well done!"

Sarah Dietz and Jill Stoll reviewed: Crafty Basketry's | Weaving a Willow Basket | Day PRIVATE COURSE at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"What a fabulous day! Marianne suggested a few projects suitable to our varying abilities and calmly guided us to completion. The barn was a beautiful place to work and chat, overall the day course exceeded all our expectations and was a huge highlight of our trip to Kent. "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Hello Girls, Thank you so much for your magnificent review! So pleased that the private course exceeded all your expectations. I hope you're safely in New Orleans again now, Jill, and can relax, after that exciting trip you all had, and Sarah, I'm sure those Yorkshire Dales will feel extra special and tranquil again now. Would be great to see you again, Sarah, for another course and perhaps you would like to try your hand at weaving a handbag. There's accommodation at the Cowshed Workshop, which is really lovely. All the very best for now, Marianne"

Rachel Stanford reviewed: 1 or 2 Day Upholstery Class. Grimston, Near North Norfolk, Kings Lynn

"Lee is a great tutor, helping me through each stage of reupholstery of my child's chair. "

Finch and Toad responded:

"Thank you Rachel. It was a pleasure to work with you and your little chair. I look forward to seeing you again on another course. Kind Regards Lee"

Nadja reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"It is always a pleasure to do a course with Lucy. I have come back for the third time this summer and am already planning my next sculpture. Lucy also gives you the option of buying your own tools; however I value her comments and try to improve and hence come back for more...."

Simon reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"I thoroughly enjoyed the stone carving course with Lucy. I’d never done it before but knew it was an itch a had to scratch. A perfect blend of skills, knowledge and approach - and patiently and passionately delivered. I’m now researching tool purchase. Not to be overlooked, three days gaining a bit of insight into the lives of wonderful colleagues (friends) on the course expands the mind too! Altogether a wonderfully grounding and creative retreat! Thanks Lucy, and also to Sam and Nadia. "

Katrina Cole reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"I am so pleased with the hare l made with this kit, he's absolutely gorgeous and has been much admired. The kit had everything you needed with very clear, easy to follow instructions to make a unique sculpture. This kit would also make an excellent gift for anyone who likes crafts and crafting "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Katrina! I'm delighted you enjoyed making the kit and found the instructions useful. Your hare can now enjoy the sunshine in your garden 🤗 Jo xx"

kathy Staddon reviewed: Weekend Pottery Throwing Course - learn the potters wheel

"Good course - much more physical than I had anticipated . Interesting learning the techniques and nice to have something to show from it . Imogen is firm but fair and explained things well ."

Moon Studio Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for this lovely feedback Kathy. Was great to have you in the group and see your progression over the weekend, some good pots (and some wonky ones too!). I'll be sure to add a note about the physical aspect of pottery throwing to guide people a little more on what to expect. "

Fiona reviewed: Lino printing workshop - full day linocut block printing for beginners & improvers

"What a thoroughly enjoyable day . I feel I learnt so much and have been bitten by the bug- I now feel I have been given a good grounding to start developing some ideas. Thank you for your great tuition and suggestions. A really great day"

Vicki Jordan Art responded:

"Thanks Fiona! I'm really pleased you enjoyed the day and your wren print was lovely. I'm sure you'll enjoy exploring linocut further, and no doubt make some more lovely prints!"

Gina and Kirsten reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"We attended the one day workshop with Amanda at BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio. We had a wonderful day weaving in our chosen colours. The studio is well equipped and we had plenty of time to learn and practice the techniques that Amanda taught is over the day. We are delighted with our finished textiles, which we will be hanging in our respective homes. The studio is well situated close to independent shops, so it is worth allowing time to visit the bakery, bookshop and health food shop. Free car park just five minutes’ walk away. "

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed your time in the studio and embraced the SAORI philosophy to create beautiful wallhangings!"

Darryl reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I attended Johns Stone carving course yesterday and it was excellent, John gave me a ton of designs to choose from and after picking one he showed the process of creating the piece of art. John talked me through each stage of the process, regularly checked how I was going and gave me advice throughout the day with tips, by the end of the day I had created my first stone carving. John was a great instructor and we also chatted about sculpting and art in general. I highly recommend the course."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that, Darryl. The review has gone through. I also enjoyed our day chatting to another artist. Take care, and see you on your next workshop. Regards, John."

Ian reviewed: Introduction to leatherwork – Belt making workshop

"Great day, very informative as well as creative. Produced a lovely belt at the end of the day. Paced right, the day flew, even though it was 7 hours inc break for lunch. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to start leather craft"