Latest Reviews - Creative, craft and artisan courses and workshops

Machine Made Lined Curtains or Lined Roman Blind

A fabulous course which has given me the confidence to have a go at making curtains and blinds for the first time. Janet is brilliant and explains everything clearly and at a comfortable pace. Plus a lovely lunch too. I would highly recommend!

By Elizabeth Nuttall - 2 weeks ago

Creative Vibe Glassblowing course

I’ve always been fascinated with glass blowing and was so excited when I was bought a voucher for my birthday. The studio was well equipped and Ricky was an excellent tutor and explained every process in great detail. I made 4 pieces and was given many options for each of them, I made a paper weight, tea light holder, ornament...

By John Bartlett - 2 weeks ago

7 week silversmithing jewellery making course

I have just finished the Silversmithing course and feel very confident with the skills I have learned and feel confident enough to take on small projects on my own. I will be looking to attend the next level course later in the year, once I have had time to put into practice the skills I have already learned.

By Carrie - 2 weeks ago

Free-machine embroidery workshops in Sheffield S11

Just had a wonderful day with Dawn and just one other person, lovely Lynne from London. So pleased I didn’t rearrange as I’m now equipped with new skills for filling the uncertain weeks ahead. Gorgeous work space, light and airy and jam packed with gorgeous fabrics, thread, and other haberdashery. Dawn is a fabulous teacher, patient and friendly and I...

By Sally Winslow - 2 weeks ago

Pottery throwing taster on The Potters Wheel

My family really enjoyed our pottery taster session! There were 5 of us in total, and Sharron did a great job teaching us how to use the potters wheel and make tiles. We were all in the same room which made it fun to see what everyone was up to. And as a previous reviewer said - time does fly...

By Emma - 2 weeks ago

Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

I had always wanted to make a chair- and after 6 days with Peter and his assistants and the other makers.. I came away with a beautiful chair I'm proud of. I got lots of friendly help- I'd never used a chisel before. We used mainly ash with cherry wood or oak details. Green wood ash has a lovely almost...

By Julia Brooker - 2 weeks ago

Private silver link / charm bracelet making workshop at Silver Designed Personally from £60 per person

Had a wonderful time in Sara’s workshop, and have come away with a piece I feel proud of. Sara is an excellent teacher, very patient and generous with her time. Highly recommend the session if you want to get your head away from work, screens, and focus on making something beautiful with your hands. Very cosy countryside setting too.

By Tamara Gates - 2 weeks ago

Mosaic workshops with Dionne Ible - Bedfordshire

I had never done Mosaic art before and was invited by Dionne to her class during a half-term school holiday. I attended the course with my two children and my niece aged 5, 7 and 21. To my surprise, it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a very long time. I had no expectations because...

By Anita de Souza - 2 weeks ago

Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

What a week that was! An absolute delight working in my favourite material with like minded people. Peter is the most sensitive, patient and skilful tutor with a lovely sense of humour and a band of dedicated helpers including his lovely family. This is more than a craft workshop; it is a retreat, a meditation in wood and a joyous...

By Jill Cannon - 2 weeks ago

Amazing encaustic art

Had a fabulous time learning about encaustic wax at the taster session. It was a great gift and something different from the usual flowers/perfume. Phil gave clear and relaxed guidance of the basic techniques. As a result, I enjoyed practising the basic techniques and even had some samples to take home. Thank you Phil for a lovely morning.

By Jane Crabb - 2 weeks ago