Latest reviews

Dave and Sally Walker reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for Two

"We had a really enjoyable time and learnt many techniques during the production of our key fobs. Chris is a great teacher, very easy to get on with and we would very much recommend his courses."

Diane reviewed: 'Bring Your Own Project' Day - Upholstery

"I really enjoyed the bring your own project upholstery course. Katie is lovely and very talented , so I learnt a lot and went home with a beautiful chair. "

Meticulous Restoration responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review Diane. It was a pleasure to host you at the studio. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day and were happy with your newly covered chair!"

Andy Mills reviewed: Woodturning 2 day workshop

"I’ve just completed the first of two days of Woodturning with Andy. As a complete beginner I cannot overstate how invaluable it’s been to have someone with the knowledge and experience of Andy to teach me. Learning about chisels, sharpening and the fundamentals of turning has been incredibly interesting. I loved getting to have a go at turning coves, beads etc. Andy, Mary and their West Angus are friendly and welcoming hosts. I look forward to completing day two. "

Gail Bridgwater reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Really enjoyed the course, lovely day a small group of 6, great teacher who had time to give each of us advice on our pieces. Painted different styles and types of painting, highlighting and finishing seen and tempted Great day x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much Gail. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day. You were a great group. Thank you for your lovely review. Jo x"

Ali Braybrooks reviewed: An Introduction to Ecoprinting

"Eco printing with Fiona was a fantastic workshop! We covered so much in the day and learnt lots of techniques and came away with lots of samples...a brilliant workshop! I travelled from Cornwall (8 hour trip!) and it was well worth it!"

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Liz. So pleased you enjoyed the day and I am humbled that you made such a long journey to attend. Now you’ve started your Ecoprint journey there will be no stopping you and I look forward to printing with you in Cornwall next year. xxxxx"

Julie Buckley reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. I was bought it as a birthday present and had no idea what to expect. We were met by Nick and Debbie who were both so welcoming and knowledgeable. The day flew by as we sat in the sunshine in their garden and turned a big lump of wood into a spoon using axes and knives. I’ll never look at wooden spoons the same way again. I left filled with ideas and inspiration and a fairly decent spoon for a first attempt."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thanks Julie. It’s always amazing how much there is to making a simple spoon!"

Fran McHenry reviewed: Ecoprinting- exploring the magic and alchemy

"Fiona was friendly, knowledgeable and a joy to be around. Lunch was provided and was homemade and delicious. The course was wow , so much hands on and lots and lots of samples to bring home. We had notes to bring home and Fiona was happy to answer any questions , she never made me feel silly for asking. I learnt so much and was inspired to try at home. I will be doing another Fiona course next year...I am so looking forward to sock eco dyeing . Thank you so much Fiona for a really great day "

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Fran. It was so lovely spending the day printing with you. You did so well and created some fabulous prints. So pleased you enjoyed it. "

Helen reviewed: Micro Macrame - Beaded Bracelet

"Wendy was a very patient, calm, knowledgeable and helpful tutor. The course was extremely enjoyable and went very quickly. Me and my partner will definitely be booking more classes with Wendy. Good coffee too ? "

Steve Hulme reviewed: Turn a wooden bowl on a traditional pole lathe

"Had a fabulous day turning a lump of Sycamore into (in my opinion) a very nice bowl,. Stephen is a really good teacher patiently explaining the process bit by bit so I didn't get too bogged down with instruction. I would heartily recommend this course but you do need a strong left leg, the treadle can be hard work until you find the right rhythm. All in all a great day and the homemade soup at lunchtime was really tasty, Thanks Steve, I learned something new, who says you can't teach an old dog."

Ben reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Brilliant day excellent instruction and by the end of the day had a decent looking spoon, would highly recommend. The home made soup for lunch was also lovely. Thanks. Ben"

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thanks Ben and glad you enjoyed the soup! "

Debbie reviewed: Two day stained glass workshop - lead panels or garden sculpture

"I have attended several workshops with Gigha including a leaded garden panel one and fusing. Gigha is a kind and patient tutor who really understands glass and how it can be transformed into beautiful works of art. She is extremely encouraging and also makes a great lunch if the workshop is over a day or two. The studio is quirky and brimming with her own creations which only inspire you to make your own pieces. It’s like an Aladdin’s Cave. One word of warning is that it is addictive and you won’t stop at one but I guarantee you will have a great time."

Ines reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course - Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"This is an amazing watercolour course. Takes you step by step, and is ideal for beginners. You learn techniques and manage to have something to show at the end of each lesson, and gives you motivation to continue and do more. Love the fact that it's a remote course and that get a recoding of the lesson for later reference. Would recommend 100%."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you Ines really glad to hear that you have enjoyed the course, you have been a brilliant student and I hope to see you on the near future keep up the lovely work.?"

Pat and Rosemary reviewed: Beginners mosaic workshop in the Garden Room with Ali Soper

"Brilliant day. We were inspired by Ali and her enthusiasm and we hope to join her again for a Christmas decoration workshop. Parking was easy and we learned lots. Delicious cake. Would highly recommend."

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Thank you and I am pleased you enjoyed your day here in the Garden Room. Look forward to seeing you again soon."

Robert Mitchell reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Emma creates a welcoming ambiance, and communicates her knowledge of all things ceramic easily; even though part of a small group, I felt I was being tutored on a one-to-one basis. But we were all encouraged to be creative and develop our own ideas of shape, pattern and glazes freely. I felt I really achieved something during the day. Do I intend to book again? Yes, most certainly. "

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Robert! It was a pleasure teaching you and I always love the challenge of figuring out how to make new shapes. Your seed heads have now been fired, so I will be in touch to organise collection!"

Shelby Wood reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"Really enjoyable day with Jo. She really knew her stuff and was excellent at getting her teachings across. I would definitely recommend this course. Thankyou Jo "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Shelby. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day. Give me a shout if you need any more help. X"

Kate reviewed: Printing with Leaves Workshop

"Brilliant course run by the very knowledgeable Clare Walsh in lovely surroundings. The whole day was well planned and enjoyable. "

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"" Thank you so much for your lovely comments, especially about our tutor Clare. I will pass these on to her. We're glad you had a lovely day and look forward to seeing you again at Dillington House.""

Jackie reviewed: Felt picture making workshop in Rugby!

"Karen teaches in a lovely, clear way, supporting participants by giving additional help as & when required. She is very generous with her supply of materials and expertise. It is good to work in a small group of like- minded people, with times of quiet concentration & times of chat & laughter…and her cake is delicious!"

Karen Wyeth Contemporary Felt Artist responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review Jackie! Let me know how you get on with the embellishing!"

M Wilson reviewed: One person - Full day 6 hours sculpture/soldering brazing wire forming course, specialising in insects, fairies

"Roger is passionate about what he does and it shows in his teaching. I went with no preconceived ideas but needed to understand the different mechanics of soldering, brazing and welding. Roger was more than able to discuss and demonstrate them and more besides. I have never micro soldered before and fell in love with it. I really intended to make life size garden sculptures but fell in love with his small sculptures. He was incredibly generous with his time, materials and knowledge and I hope to do more with him in the future."

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Aw thank you . it was a pleasure to teach someone with your jewellery skills , Im so glad I inspired you with my micro sculpture . Looking forward to teaching you more . Roger "

Rachel reviewed: Encaustic art beginners class - paint with molten wax

"Another great day spent with Toni. Her knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious and she allows for ideas to develop without being slavish to a plan. She has a welcoming set-up in her workshop which is ideal for a small group to learn from her with plenty of time for each person to try the techniques and gain from Toni's experience. Highly recommended."

CG Crafts responded:

"Lovely to see you again Rachel. I’m glad Sam got to experiment a little in class, that’s always fun. Best wishes, Toni"

Amy S reviewed: Pumpkin Calligraphy/Lettering Workshop in Henstridge, Somerset (near Stalbridge, Dorset)

"I did the signage workshop with Steph - A Friday night coming in with no expectations but going away with the most incredible sign - the reveal was a real photo opportunity. The smile said everything! Thank you :)"

Helly Walker reviewed: Zarzo Baskets

"Adored my day making a Zarzo basket under Brian's instruction & guidance in a beautiful woodland setting. A delightful & supportive experience with Nicki & Brian very welcoming. I feel like I've caught the willow-weaving bug & hope to return."

Caroline Crawford reviewed: Zarzo Baskets

"A brilliant, informative and thoroughly enjoyable day. Lovely woodland setting. Can't wait to book my next course!"

Sandra Stevenson reviewed: Weekend landscape painting in watercolours

"Absolutely loved this art course, very warm and inviting small group, I was a bit nervous to start as a complete beginner but was made to feel at ease straight away Learned techniques to building confidence, feeling inspired to see what paint, water, paper and different brushes can create"

Georgina Rambton responded:

"Thank you for your review Sandra, it was a good weekend and we were lucky with the weather! "

Julia Drayson reviewed: Jewellery design painting with professional jeweller

"I thoroughly enjoyed Guillaume's class and highly recommend signing up! Guillaume is an excellent, thoughtful, and kind teacher who pays attention to detail and provides constructive feedback while remaining encouraging. The 2-hour course was well curated; Guillaume had us start with small semi-precious and precious stone designs, followed by metal painting, and finally leading up to a large metal and stone jewelry design. All materials were supplied and Guillaume made sure to provide an engaging and fun learning environment for all students. He answered our many questions and made sure to explain big and small picture items regarding the jewelry world and design, various types of metals and stones, and painting techniques. Overall, it was an immensely instructive and fantastic class! Through Guillaume, I learned so much about the craft of jewelry design, and I look forward to future course opportunities!"

Patricia Lynch reviewed: Recycled metal and wire sculpture day

"A really enjoyable, relaxing yet engrossing day. Cathy encouraged us to develop our own ideas and gave just the right amount of help. She made us feel very welcome and at ease. Lovely setting too "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Hello. Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed yourself and we shall pass your comments onto Cathy too. We hope to see you again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, Nicky"