Latest reviews

Susan Richardson reviewed: Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

"Great course- really relaxed day and Jack was a great teacher. Really enjoyed it. "

Fazey Woodcraft responded:

"Thanks Susan, good work and enjoy using your spoon!"

Esme reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Hedgerow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden

"Loved this course. I did it for my dad's birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Marianne showed endless patience and an abundance of knowledge. Love my new basket and I fully plan to keep basket weaving. The only thing that would have improved my experience would be a slightly smaller class size. Otherwise a wonderful day in a beautiful setting."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thanks so much for the lovely review and constructive feedback, Esme. So great to hear that you'd like to keep on basket weaving! Let's keep the craft alive!? Thanks very much. Marianne"

Janna Bond reviewed: Felt picture making workshop in Rugby!

"It was a great afternoon, great advice, lovely cake, good company and a piece of art work to take home. "

Karen Wyeth Contemporary Felt Artist responded:

"Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Janna, it is really appreciated!"

Raymond Frisher reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"Woodcarving course was very enjoyable, enabling first time carvers to work at their own pace. Has inspired me to purchase a set of wood carving knives to experiment further."

Julia Kidd reviewed: Half day glass fusing for beginners/intermediate

"A very enjoyable course which was a present. I am not at all artistic and was anxious about attending. The teacher was reassuring and made me feel very relaxed. She helped me with ideas, looking forward to seeing the results! I would do this course again. "

Corrinna Toop reviewed: Creative encaustic wax 2 hour taster session

"My daughter and I did the taster session and we had a great time. It was a completely new type of art for us but we loved it. Phil is friendly and welcoming and his step by step instruction was very clear and easy to follow. We were thrilled with our results."

Phil Madley responded:

"Hi Corrinna Thankyou for your kind comments. I am so glad you both enjoyed yourselves. You both achieved a great deal in such a short period of time. Hope all goes well with the starter kit and stylus. Cheers Phil"

Steve Kerby reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"I purchased this course as a birthday gift for my wife, but due to unforseen circumstances I needed to rearrange the date. Jolene was very accommodating with this and messaged back the same day with the dates we asked for. What can we say about the course. It was everything and more that we could have asked for. Just myself and my wife were the only participants which made if feel very personal. Jolene is an exceptional teacher and demonstrated every aspect of the processes clearly and with patience. Jolene's knowledge and design ideas were wonderful and gave us inspiration for the rings and bangles that we made. The quaint studio has many pieces that also gave inspiration and we spent a long time looking at the bespoke items. We came away with 2 bangles and 3 rings and with Jolene's help with the soldering they are all individual. Plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits on offer and we came away with happy memories and beautiful keepsakes. I would definitely recommend Jolene's course and thank her for her wonderful hospitality and when we are able to we will definitely book again."

Kirsten reviewed: Willow Curlews with Phil Bradley in the Yorkshire Dales

"An excellent, very entertaining and knowledgable tutor. Fabulous venue located in a stunning part of the world. Hospitality and food was second to none! Will definitely be returning…..soon hopefully. "

Broadrake responded:

"Hi Kirsten, It was lovely to meet you and your Curlew was fantastic I'm glad that you enjoyed the whole package - we like to share Broadrake with others! It's great to have another local lass keen to visit us again for more willowy adventures with Phil Bradley."

Justine reviewed: Full Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner in Dorset, South West

"As a complete beginner I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Joe is very skilled and passionate about his craft which comes across when teaching Lovely setting and great lunch provided "

Joe Creed-Kaile responded:

"Thanks for the nice review, enjoy the pieces. Joe"

Sandra reviewed: Powertex Stone Art Clay Hare (medium) Sculpture - by Inky Escapades

"Fabulous day. Thank you so very much. We both had a lovely time and are very pleased with our elephants. Amazing, friendly, extremely talented and very patient teacher. Highly recommend Thank you Sandra and Barbara xx"

Inky Escapades responded:

"Hi Sandra How lovely to read such a glowing review. Thanks so much for taking the time to write one. Your Elephants were fabulous and I am so glad you had a lovely time Kind Regards Karen "

EW reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"A really enjoyable day in Jo's lovely garden studio. Great sense of achievement to end the day with a unique hare sculpture. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much EW - I hope the kit you took home produces another fabulous hare sculpture ? Jo x"

Grace reviewed: Natural dyeing - a taster day

"My day with Judy was an inspiration , and met all my expectations. Judy is a very good teacher, and I now have a good overview of the theory and practice of dyeing fabric and yarn with fresh plant material and extracts, including the variation achieved with mordants, heat, and post-dyeing treatments with acids and alkali. Judy's broad experience with spinning , weaving , felting and knitting set the workshop in context and I'm keen to have a go."

Judy P. dye - print - weave responded:

"Thank you so much Grace for your feedback. It was a lovely day - and I am still working on the st johns wort - I shall post the results on this site. "

Grace reviewed: Ecodyeing - a full day introduction to leaves, rust, heat and fabric alchemy!

"My day with Judy was an inspiration , and met all my expectations. Judy is a very good teacher, and I now have a good overview of the theory and practice of dyeing fabric and yarn with fresh plant material and extracts, including the variation achieved with mordants, heat, and post-dyeing treatments with acids and alkali. Judy's broad experience with spinning , weaving , felting and knitting set the workshop in context and I'm keen to have a go."

Rebecca reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a relaxed enjoyable day. Happy with the level of instruction versus freedom to experiment. Lovely environment and highly recommended."

Michelle reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking at Sallerton Wood

"I have recently done the introduction to green woodwork course with my 10 year old son and we had an amazing day together. Andy was really good at ensuring we all felt comfortable and included despite the age range and had a lovely way of teaching us about woodwork. It is a beautiful location and we were keen to book again to spend more time in the woods ?"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much indeed, Michelle, for your kind review. We're very pleased that you and your son Blake enjoyed the course and the location in which the course took place. It was a pleasure to have the two of you on the course, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sallerton Wood when you return for another course or event. "

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

"We had a lovely day with Suzanne, Alan and Janet. They were very welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. Due to the heatwave, the kiln stayed hot and we got to glaze and fire several pots. We were all given the chance to get involved in all aspects of the firing, and were delighted with the outcome of the pots. We went home tired, smokey, but happy!"

Gone To Pot Ceramics responded:

"Hi Nicki, so glad you had an enjoyable day, in spite of the hot sunny weather. You certainly produced some lovely pots. Kind regards Janet on behalf of the team."

Eva reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Thoroughly enjoyed my lesson. Ricky helped me create an apple design as my last creative piece. Very clear and kind. Look forward to seeing my pieces. Thanks!"

Phil reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"My daughter did this course and loved it. She has left her own review"

Gail reviewed: Kiln Fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Half day workshop

"I had a wonderful time at the half day workshop with Katie. She was a great teacher and explained the process really well. The small group ensured we were all able to get advice when needed and had our own space with all the equipment necessary. We all made 3 or 4 items to take home and I found it very addictive. I have booked a taster session including enamelling in December and would love to do another workshop soon."

Katie Sanderson, enamel artist responded:

"Hi Gail, Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and plan to do more enamelling. It is very addictive! Many thanks Katie"

Lizzie Sturdy reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A fantastic day in Imogen's beautiful house and studio... filled with tea & cake, great conversation and learning really experimental and fun techniques to take away with you. What better way to spend a day then happily creating art in such lovely surroundings!!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much! I had the most enjoyable day and was equally inspired by your work Lizzie and enjoyed catching up on, and discussing the way art education is moving in schools. I am more than happy that you will pass on the techniques of this very affordable art form and hope it will inspire many students over the next years. "

Cazz reviewed: Half Day pottery experience, Heskin Chorley

"A surprise birthday pressie for my mum, we both had a fantastic time, Sharon and Hannah were a great laugh. Would defo go back again x"

The Crafty potter responded:

"thank you so much, you both did fab, See you soon Sharon x"

Tamsin locke reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I had the most relaxing 6 hours in such a long time! Dawn is a fabulous teacher, I learnt so much from her instruction and now feel much more confident in using the machine to draw and create appliqué pictures. The studio is bright, airy and full of Dawn's inspirational pieces of work. Would wholeheartedly recommend this course (well worth the long drive from Harrogate!) and will be booking on again. "

trevor reviewed: 2 Person Linocut & Print Kit

"I bought this kit as a present. It arrived very quickly and I carefully opened it to take a look. It's very beautifully presented and carefully thought out. Catherine seems to have a great eye for detail in her presentation of this kit. Thank you"

Jackie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I had a wonderful weekend stone carving. Sebastian was helpful when necessary but hands-off most of the time, which was brilliant as it meant I could run with my own ideas and make any adaptations/corrections as I went along. I have been to a number of other craft courses and found that the tutor tries to take over when something goes wrong, which I find really frustrating. Sebastian has got it just right. I think I was too ambitious with my project and didn't quite finish, but I'm sure I will be able to complete it at home. Overall, a great weekend in a lovely setting - I hope to be back again very soon."

Judy reviewed: Floor standing Lamps by ShedLight

"What lovely morning spent making my lampshade! Lots of fabrics to choose from and, for an absolute beginner, I'm really proud of my finished shade. Vanessa was most welcoming and her explanation of each stage of the making process was excellent. I might have discovered a new hobby! Thank you! "

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you so much Judy - you were very adept and quick at lampshade making, producing a professional quality lampshade, well done?. I had a lovely morning too and really enjoyed chatting to you. ?"