Latest reviews

Sue Smith reviewed: Stained Glass Leaded Panel in New Romney, Kent

"I had a really enjoyable day taking part in the stained glass leaded panel course. The small class size made for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with plenty of one-to-one attention. The tuition was excellent – clear, patient, and very supportive throughout, even for beginners. Lunch and afternoon cream tea were both provided and added a lovely touch to the day. It was a great balance of learning a new skill and enjoying some time out. I’d definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in stained glass or looking to try something creative for a day."

Rhian reviewed: Abstract Painting Class

"Fabulous! A time to let go and create It waa one of the best courses I've been on"

Bob Lamb reviewed: Traditional and modern upholstery classes set in a uniquely rural environment in Lincolnshire

"A very enjoyable and fun day working on upholstering a chair. My husband and I had a great day learning how to slowly build up from a bare frame to get the back of the chair near completion. Lee is incredibly helpful and welcoming making the day fantastic. Highly recommend. "

Finch and Toad responded:

"Hi Bob. Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was great to meet you both. Your chair along with it's stunning fabric is coming along really well. I look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards Lee"

Bruce Harryman reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Had a great day at Hammer and Hound under Alex’s expert guidance. Really enjoyed all aspects of making the knife that I got to take home, and picking up skills and techniques along the way. Nothing was rushed or too much trouble, and whilst we were given the opportunity learn through trial and error, Alex was always ready to step in when help was needed. All in all a fabulous present."

Moira wright reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Rachel Evans (2 days) in the Peak District

"Fab course lots of individual attention. The reason there’s not 5/5 is because at the end we weren’t given instructions for snipping the extra lengths of willow inside the basket and for a couple of us this meant the final basket has lots of slipped weaves etc… such a shame as the teaching was otherwise excellent and I suspect was simply an oversight because others needed attention at the time ."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou, Moira, for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed your course with us. We take a maximum of 6 people on this class to ensure everyone gets plenty of individual tuition. Your comment on trimming has been noted by the tutor to be sure this element is given additional emphasis next time. "

Barbara reviewed: Wood reclamation workshop

"Great course, lots of skills and knowledge to get . I enjoyed a lot."

Barbara reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"I really enjoyed this course and gained a lot of knowledge and skills.Highly recommend."

Katie reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Attended with my husband John - we had a great day. Alex is a skilled and patient teacher and an excellent blacksmith. We both came home with quality bushcraft knives to help in our forest school at Solidarity Farm. "

Barbara reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"Very good course,lots of knowledge in great atmosphere. I learnt a lot."

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

"Thank you Vicki for a superb day yesterday. I was able to build on my skills from last time to create a print I was so pleased with. Great teaching and a lovely group of people to spend the day with. Relaxing and absorbing, I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to explore Lino printing. The studio space is a great environment too."

Vicki Jordan Art responded:

"Oh thank you Lucinda! It was lovely to see you again, and you should be rightly proud of your fab print 😊 I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day."

Katie Hawkins reviewed: Needle Felting Sheep Workshop

"Loved this session. As an absolute beginner I was so pleased with my woolly sheep. The tuition was excellent, lots of encouragement and skills delivered. It was great that Regan worked with the group herself, talking us through every stage. "

Adele Wells reviewed: Make your own Coffee Table

"Had a fantastic day, very friendly, patient and welcoming host. Great course, definitely worth doing, learned about every tool and equipment used. Brought home a beautiful little oak coffee table. Thank you for a brilliant day :) "

Sarah Copeland reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners

"Absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t believe what we were able to achieve. The time flew as Mel expertly and very patiently guided us through the processes involved in making two rings. A lovely group of people and a great way to spend a productive afternoon."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Sarah for the lovely review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your craft session with us. Your rings are beautiful "

Tim Weaver reviewed: Soil health and amendments with biofertilizers

"Whilst I knew a little bit about the microbes that inhabit the soil, I knew nothing about the soil amendments and fertilizers that can be made relatively easily and cheaply. Penni was a engaging tutor who explained how they are prepared and their benefits for plants and soil. I enjoyed the course and look forward to trying out some of the products that we learned about. I would recommend this course."

Cilrath Acre responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely feedback, Tim. I'll pass your comments on to Peni. I hope we may see you again sometime. We'll be running some composting courses in the autumn, so keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page. Best wishes, Karen"

Abby & Steve reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Well, what a weekend we have had! A beautiful setting, a great group of people and fabulous creations by everyone. Sebastian made us so welcome, allowing our creativity to come to the fore, and offering us timely advice on tools and technique across the two days. And a bit of a physical work out to boot! Thank you so much Sebastian. We will be back! Thoroughly recommended."

Ken Parkin reviewed: Blacksmith Beginners Experience Day - One to One or Couple

"Blacksmiths beginners experience day at Hazell Forge. Richard...my grandson and I had an absolutely brilliant day with you at your forge!! Thanks for being so patient and making this a memorable experience. We would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting to try their hand at blacksmithing. "

Mark Hogan reviewed: Regular kiln fused glass classes Thursdays AM/Fridays PM - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Wonderful introduction to the skills and techniques needed by the tutor, Ann, who was very patient with the 'newbie'! I was extremely impressed to see the range of items being made by class attendees, and seeing the vibrant colours of some of the finished articles made the on-line photos I've seen pale in comparison - I'll definitely be coming back for more!"

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Mark for the great review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your glass session with Ann. Hope to see you back soon."

Helen Robbins reviewed: Stained Glass 1 Day Beginner Workshop

"An amazing day and workshop. Debra was amazing and very lovely and supportive. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it. Many thanks for a great day."

Stained Glass By Debra responded:

"Thank you Helen. You made a beautiful panel and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your workshop."

Corrina Grffiths reviewed: Experimental Intaglio Printmaking with Collage: Two day weekend course with May Everett

"Very good class- May was an excellent teacher. Explained all processes well and was helpful with her advice and experience as a printmaker Thoroughly enjoyable weekend course! "

May Everett responded:

"Thanks for your feedback Corrina, it was really lovely to meet you and your prints will look fabulous on your wall! 💫"

Natasha Gibson reviewed: Fleece Fairies

"An absolutely wonderful course that I would thoroughly recommend. Susanna is a great teacher, she was so generous with the resources and very patient. Susanna's sister provided the most wonderful food and refreshments. It was such a lovely welcoming atmosphere and we thoroughly enjoyed the day (and came home with several fleece fairies which are adorable!). Thank you both so much! "

Jo reviewed: Experience the Japanese art of raku using fire and flame

"Suzanne and Janet provided a wonderful day to us all and we all felt very much included and supported throughout the day. What a lovely bunch of people to spend a sunny day with. The instructions were very clear and friendly and the pots available were excellent. The process is very exciting and we were all fascinated by the results. We fired four pots each and each time the result was a complete surprise. This is my second time and would definitely recommend it to anyone."

Gurli Andreassen reviewed: Sculpture in a Day - Stone carving in Oxfordshire

"Brilliantly taught by David! Walked away with a handsome bird/creature, now sitting on wall in my garden. Much admired by friends. Absolutely lived carving away, with expert guidance. Not too much, not too little. Good sized group of likeminded people, all of whom produced a finished piece by the end of the day. "

Sculpted in Stone responded:

"That's great to hear, Gurli, thank you, and thanks for coming."

Lindsay Phillips reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"Hi. I have done a one day French polishing with Oliver. The course was great very informative but the best part was Oliver he was really nice and helpful. I will definitely be attending again. Many thanks Lindsay Phillips "

Alan reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"Had a wonderful day with Phil on Spanish and Mexican Tapas cooking course. I was fortunate as it was 1;1. The experience began from the moment I arrived at his wonderful home. Phil was most welcoming and took his time to explain each dish we made whilst also telling me how his love for cooking began. We had morning coffee, tasting some of the dishes we had prepared, and lunch followed with further dishes we had created. Phil’s friendliness made the experience all the more enjoyable. I left with many dishes we had made and learnt a great deal in a relaxing atmosphere. I will definitely be trying Tapas at home. Thank you so much for a great day."

Country Cooking Courses responded:

"Alan Great day enjoyed your company your cooking skills made it an enjoyable day as I guess you are quite an accomplished chef yourself Thank you for your kind review and perhaps see you again on other courses Kind Regards Phil"

Julie Williams reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Fantastic day making a lovely hare with tuition and guidance from Kate. In a tranquil setting with lovely people, loads of hot drinks and a super lunch, well worth the money. Thankyou so much for a great day."