Latest reviews

Derek Frost reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"I booked this experience for my wife and I as a surprise for her birthday. Neither of us had ever done this before but we both enjoy watching it on the tv and are always up for something new. We weren’t disappointed. Pat was very friendly and welcoming and explained clearly how and what to do. We each had our own wheel and so made the most of the two hours. She provided just enough help so we didn’t get lost but enough to encourage us to improve and learn. We both enjoyed our time with Pat, felt quite proud of what we achieved and would definitely recommend others to try. In fact we already have passed her details on to friends. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thank you Derek, it was a pleasure having you both in the studio and you both did very well, your pots are drying nicely and I will be in touch when they are ready. Pat. "

Amanda Jones reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"Excellent course with a brilliant and friendly tutor. I really enjoyed the day."

James Dutka reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for Four

"Most amazing day spent with Chris and my family. Learning some of the craft of Blacksmithing. Great experience. Very knowledgeable host. His dedication to the art is commendable and makes for a great lesson. Highly recommend booking in a full day course and have fun while learning."

Liz reviewed: Resin jewellery making workshop

"Great workshop. Claire was very friendly and knowledgeable about how to mix and use resin. We made some lovely jewellery pieces. Claire kept in touch with us sending photos to make sure we were happy with the end result. "

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you Liz it was lovely to meet you. Claire "

Nick Booker reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"Thank you for your time, patience and expertise George. I had a most enjoyable introductory immersive training session with you, whilst learning so much about the tools, techniques and art of wood turning. I can thoroughly recommend George for his calm style and vast wealth of experience."

Robert reviewed: Natural (cold process) soap making workshop with afternoon tea

"Really enjoyed this soap making workshop, it was very informative and the amount of soap you get is immense! Would highly recommend this course to anyone, the afternoon tea is also very good so come on an empty stomach! "

Russel reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Fantastic course, excellent teaching by Paul, really enjoyable, fun and creative. Thank you"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Russell, much appreciated and good to meet you. All the best Paul"

Peter Smith reviewed: Drystone Walling (1 day)

"A big thank you to Tim Mason for an enjoyable and informative day, your teaching style delivered amazing result for all 7 of us on the course. Thank you for an inspiring day. Peter o"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall let the tutor know too. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Pat and Maureen. reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"We had a fabulous day on the one day course. Jo was fantastic and made sure all participants had an enjoyable day. Help and guidance was always on hand and Jo was re-assuring and encouraging about everyone’s sculptures. It was great value for money and a lovely way to spend the day. Our hares are proudly displayed in our garden and look very much at home. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Pat & Maureen. Really happy you both enjoyed the day and now have new friends in the garden! I love running the workshops and meeting so many great people. Jo xx"

Angus reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"My son and I really enjoyed the day’s MIG welding course with Julian. He was a great instructor and tailored the course to suit our knowledge, experience and interests. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Julian to anyone who wanted tuition in this subject!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you for your review. You both were a pleasure to teach and you picked up the skills really well. I am sure you will manage any future projects . Any advice needed then please do get in touch. Regards, Julian"

Niamh reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Loved every minute!"

Jen reviewed: Embellished Textile Mandalas -(with material pack - UK only)

"Very enjoyable and learnt lots!"

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review! Glad you enjoyed the workshop - Best wishes Jess "

Dunja Noack reviewed: Ecoprinting with natural dyes with Fiona Balding at Cambridge Makers

"Fiona is an excellent teacher. Her workshop was excellently prepped and structured. The one-day workshop was packed full of practical eco-printing exercises. And ended with a fully printed scarf. We all felt that we had attended a weeklong course! We learned so much. Fiona has given me the tools to progress further. Overall it was a fun and very satisfying day."

Cambridge Art Makers responded:

"We're so glad you had a great day, the scarves looked incredible! "

Linda Sheldon reviewed: Pewter cuttlefish casting jewellery making at Manchester Craft and Design Centre

"I wanted to understand the basics of casting and this half day session definitely delivered. The workshop was ran in a fabulous setting and the tutor was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. I intend building on my knowledge with this tutor in future."

Ella McIntosh responded:

"Thank-you for your wonderful review Linda. It was great to work with you and I'm excited to see where the start of your Pewter journey leads. Thanks once again, Ella :)"

Sandra jones reviewed: Mosaic Rooster Kit - Perfect Kitchen Decor - Requires No Cutting

"Great communication from seller and arrived really quickly. This is a gift for my mother in law, she was really pleased with it and looking forward to doing it."

Boxclever responded:

"Thank you for your kind review - we hope your mother in law loved making it."

Rachel and Martin reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"A wonderful day, relaxed and fun. The course was a great pace with Jo taking us through each stage and offering support if needed. Having no crafting experience, we didn’t have high expectations for our sculpture but our Hares look amazing and they have pride of place in our garden. We would highly recommend giving this course a go. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you very much Rachel & Martin! I really enjoy having couples do the workshop as you both will produce unique hares and they look great together in the garden! Thank you for sending the photo - what a beautiful location. Jo xx"

Andy reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"I did a one-day one-to-one blacksmithing course with Chris and had a fantastic time. He is knowledgeable, patient, and great at explaining things in a way that makes sense. He broke everything down into manageable steps and made sure I had plenty of time to try things out for myself. The two projects I did were well thought out and built up nicely through the day, so I felt like I was learning and then reinforcing real skills without being overwhelmed. Chris has a really easy-going, friendly manner which made the whole day really enjoyable and relaxed. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in blacksmithing – whether you’re a total beginner or just want to try something new. A great experience. "

John Dowen reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I had a fantastic day with some lovely creative people under the masterful eye of John… Learning new skills and techniques to produce a wonderful piece.Realy nice setting with all tools and material provided. John has the quality’s to calmly teach total novices to produce something nice at the end of the day .Highly recommended….Thanks."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that, John. Much appreciated, nearly got my platinum badge. Regards John."

James & Kerrie reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"The perfect introduction to glass, Steve and Angie were phenomenal teachers talking us through everything. We loved every minute of it, making a very good start to a birthday weekend! Can’t wait to see how the pieces turn out. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review James and Kerrie, it was fun teaching you both, and so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

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

"Really lovely day! Jo did a fantastic job of walking through the steps with us and provided excellent feedback throughout the process. I hadn't expected to produce much of substance, but it truly was very easy to follow along with Jo's instruction and created a lovely piece for my home. The studio was incredibly beautiful, and meeting the two dogs was a delight. Wholeheartedly reccomend to anybody looking for a fun, unique workshopping activity to do."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you very much Mike! I'm so lucky to have the studio set in such lovely surroundings. Really glad you enjoyed the day. Jo x"

Carol Brookes reviewed: Create at home-Fused Glass Meadow Bird kit

"I always wanted a go at fused glass and have not been disappointed. Absolutely loved making the Meadow Bird. The kit contained everything needed with very clear east to follow instructions. Throughout Amanda kept me up to date on order progress. My granddaughter now wants to have a go, so another kit to be ordered without hesitation. Thank you Amanda really appreciated being able to have a go at home and not have to travel to try a new craft. "

Emily reviewed: Beginner welding

"I really enjoyed the welding workshop — it was a great hands-on introduction to the process. Richard was a friendly and knowledgeable instructor who made everything clear and easy to follow, even for a complete beginner like me. The day was well-paced, and I came away feeling like I’d learned a lot and gained confidence. Would definitely recommend it to anyone curious about welding or thinking of taking it further!"

Claire Bridges reviewed: Watercolour and drawing courses

"Myself and a friend spent a wonderful afternoon with Rachel in her studio. She was very generous with her time, advice and help and was very encouraging. She offered a lovely balance of advice and tips, as well as showing us how to tweak or correct bits and have us both the confidence to have a go ourselves at home. It was also a very relaxing experience and time just flew! As completely beginners it was lovely to walk away with paintings we were proud of."

Watercolour and drawing responded:

"Thankyou both! It was a pleasure to warch you both quickly grasp the beauty of simple watercolour techniques, and realise that with a bit of practice the sky's the limit! "

Emily Whitehouse reviewed: Oil painting workshop at Back Room Art Stourbridge

"Great Workshop in Oil painting! Heather was a lovely host/ teacher for a beginner in in oil painting. I felt very anxious before hand but that soon wore away as she makes you feel at ease straight away! She has every colour of paint wanted/ needed. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to go for painting!"

Back Room Art responded:

"Thank you Emily. Great painting and I hope to see you again soon."

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

"We had such a fantastic day with Jo at the hare sculpture course. We all thought we would be rubbish but Jo was very helpful and informative and we all came away with a hare we are proud to display. My 14year old daughter also came and managed to follow along easily and really enjoyed herself. The studio was comfortable and the hosts were very warm and welcoming. Would 100% recommend this course to anyone looking for a fun day out and to try something different! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Emily 🤗 I'm delighted your family enjoyed the day - and your daughter did soooo well! I hope they are displayed together and not being too naughty! Jo xx"