Latest reviews

Kevin Fox reviewed: Introduction to Blacksmithing in North York Moors National Park

"Just spent a day with David learning blacksmithing skills. Absolutely brilliant day, thoroughly enjoyed it, covered so much and came home with several personally hand crafted items. David is a lovely guy, very knowledgeable. I will definitely be back can't rate it highly enough. Kev Fox"

Graham reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I did my course in August 2020,this was one of the most fulfilling weekends I have spent in a long time. John our instructor, was an excellent course instructor, funny, very enthusiastic and informative. Rather than watch him build, he quickly had both of us on the course working hard to build a section of a wall. I have learnt a lot, and now look at a dry stone wall in a new way. I would recommend anyone with an interest in walling to try the course, you wont be disappointed."

Penny McGee reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I did the sea glass workshop. Beccy is a great teacher. Each technique is demonstrated as you go along, and Beccy guides and supports individually in the class too, so there are no worries if you need something re-explained or have any questions. Everything about the class was ‘Covid-safe’ from the moment we stepped inside, without detracting from the warm, friendly atmosphere in the room. I’m very happy with my sea glass pendant and look forward to future workshops."

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery responded:

"Penny, So pleased you enjoyed the session and felt it was warm and friendly even with the Covid safety measures in place. Everyone did so well and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching the session back in my childhood village. Beccy"

Adela Yim reviewed: 2-at-once, toe-up knitted socks kit with full video instructions

"Beautifully packaged and attention to detail. Everything you need for the project is included. Thank you."

Unicorn Craft Courses responded:

"Thanks so much Adela. I hope you have loads of fun knitting your socks! Any problems, just give me a shout."

Ganga Devi reviewed: Ultimate guide to gift wrapping & gift basket master class - as seen on TV

"I really enjoyed this course. It's amazing how you can make the most difficult item look so elegant, and how you can use gift wrapping paper in many different ways and be creative. Your presents definitely stand out. Thanku"

Neelam Meetcha Gift Wrapping Course & Paper Flower Training Academy responded:

"Thank you Ganga, it’s always a pleasure to see you on the master classes. Keep making your beautiful creations Warmest regards Neelam x"

Nashe reviewed: Ultimate guide to gift wrapping & gift basket master class - as seen on TV

"My gift wrapping life changed the day I met Neelam! So creative & very inspiring. Her courses definitely improve one's skills in producing an end product that is breathtakingly unique,beautiful & captivating. Thank you so much Neelam. Anyone wishing to learn more about gift wrapping or learn new unique skills Neelam is the lady to go to definitely!!"

Neelam Meetcha Gift Wrapping Course & Paper Flower Training Academy responded:

"Thank you Nashe It’s always a pleasure to hear from you and thank you for attending my master classes. Always look forward to seeing your beautiful creations online Have a fabulous day Warmest regards Neelam. X"

Jo Bates reviewed: Fruit basket- course full.

"My sister and I attended this as a birthday treat. We both had a wonderful day and went home with a basket to be proud of (with Jane's help). Jane is a warm and welcoming host and is an excellent teacher-wonderful knowledge, calm manner and very able to help and guide. It really was a relaxing and inspiring day and gave me a real sense of the heritage of basket making. We will go back!"

Kathy reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"A fab day of tuition from Phil and Jessica. There were lots of new techniques to learn, but everything was very clearly explained and demonstrated with plenty of 1-2-1 attention. I think we all ended up having made something we could be proud of?"

Cheryl Oliver reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Fantastic opportunity to wet felt a bag. Helpful and patient tutor with plenty of experience enabling me to further understand the process. Thank you x"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Cheryl. You have a natural talent and the passion for wool. Keep creating and developing new skills and your ideas :-)."

Kate reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Thank you Melanie for such a wonderful day learning how to make and design fused glass. It was very well organised and Melanie is very welcoming and puts you at ease as pure beginners in fused glass. And it’s in a lovely setting as well. It was such a fantastic birthday present from my son. Thoroughly recommend you try one of the many classes Melanie holds at Hebden Bridge."

Zoe reviewed: Mosaic jewellery workshop

"I’ve just had the most inspiring day learning basis mosaic skills with the incredibly talented Adela. The studio is adorned with a stunning selection of her work, it’s bright, airy and completely set up to be a covid safe environment while remaining a comfortable and welcoming place to be. With just myself and one other student there was ample work space and I felt safe and relaxed, a rare feeling during this pandemic! Adela is a fantastic tutor giving clear instructions and information from her wealth of knowledge and is really approachable when asking questions etc. You can expect to leave this course feeling relaxed and inspired with a mosaic to take home and a desire to make more! I can’t recommend this course highly enough and I really hope there is more to come because I’ll definitely be back!!"

Judith Walton reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"A very enjoyable and informative workshop in a very safe environment."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Judi, Lovely to work with you again and thanks for taking the time to review your day. You created some great pieces - sadly you took them all home! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Claudia reviewed: Creative giftwrapping & Bow making workshop ( in person )

"This course was very enjoyable. The facilitator was excellent, and I look forward to attending future workshops. An enjoyable and fun course!! I left the course feeling inspired?"

Zoliab Craft & Gift Wrapping Academy responded:

"Hi Claudia, I am glad you enjoyed the class. It was really nice meeting you and I am glad that you are interested in attending further workshops. I wish you success with your natural soap making business. Looking forward to the launch date."

Lorna reviewed: Silver Clay Course - Merseyside

"I had a fun day using the silver clay and made some nice jewellery. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning how to use silver clay. Carol made it seem so easy to use and I feel sure I could now try using it on my own."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Lorna, I’m glad you enjoyed the course."

Jasmine reviewed: 7 Week Silversmithing Jewellery Making Course Level 1 (Evening Courses - Merseyside)

"I had a great time attending the silver clay course and made a pair of lovely pendant necklaces. This was my first time at making anything out of silver and I thoroughly enjoyed the class and the tutor was great."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Jasmine, I’m glad you enjoyed the course."

Miette reviewed: Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for beginners

"This was such an amazing first experience working with glass! Toni is an amazing, patient, informative teacher and really went above and beyond to structure the class to what I wanted to learn. The experience was really inspiring, getting a good base knowledge on glass, how it works and the tools, as well as various different techniques. Such a great day I can't wait to go back for a second lesson!"

CG Crafts responded:

"It was a pleasure to research something slightly different. You were definitely a natural and achieved a very high standard for your first go. Many thanks for booking. Hope to see you again. :-)"

Louise preget reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A wonderful moment of creativity in a beautiful setting. Joss is an amazing teacher, calm and quietly supportive. The workshop is beautiful, so well organised and beautifully set up. Joss has the most wonderful 'Aladdin's cave'of treasures to use for mosaic making which made me feel I was a child in the world's best sweet shop :)."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"How kind Louise! Sadly we couldn’t eat the sweeties! Can’t wait to see your spiral mosaic grouted ?"

Lindsay reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I took part in this course in August 2020 and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history and process of building a dry stone wall. John's enthusiasm for the craft really shone through and helped encourage us even at points which were difficult. The sense of achievement after completing our item section of wall was incredible. John also gave us the option of incorporating mindfulness activities, which went along with the wall building and lovely countryside setting really well. I feel very well informed by the course and an looking forward to using my newly learnt skills. I will certainly never look at a dry stone wall in the same way as before!"

Mary reviewed: Contemporary Furniture Refinishing & Upcycling with Woodcare - 2 Day Workshop

"Absolutely loved this course. Oliver was a very patient and helpful teacher. I picked up so many tips and it was great to have someone close at hand to answer questions and give advice as we worked. The time went really quickly and I came away feeling much more confident to continue working on further projects. Highly recommended."

Sue Boyle reviewed: Lino and stamp printing workshop

"I cannot praise Diana enough for this fantastic Lino printing workshop. My daughter and I had a brilliant morning where we were shown how to design, cut and then print. We picked a theme of animals and Diana help as much as we needed, but let us be independent. We were made to feel so welcome and left with a range of fantastic prints and ambitions to try this new skill again. Thank you Diana"

Heddfan From Narberth responded:

"I’m so, so happy that you enjoyed your time with me......... I was very impressed by all that you achieved. I think that I enjoyed our session as much as your both did. Immy is a star!! ⭐️⭐️ I hope we can do it again. Diana"

Colleen Williamson reviewed: Pot throwing on the wheel for a Half Day

"My husband and I recently did a 3 hour course on the wheels with Richard. It was so much fun and so well explained and demonstrated. We both ended up with pots that we are proud of for first attempts. Richard is so kind, attentive and knowledgeable - what he doesn't know about pottery isn't worth knowing! We will definitely be back."

Pauline Jack reviewed: Quilt in a Day, one-to-one course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"I thoroughly enjoyed my course with Amanda. I’m a first time quilter and was shown lots of good basic steps to get me started. The quilt I left with is really lovely. She followed all covid rules and made me feel very safe. Additionally the building she works from is beautiful, adding to an altogether great day."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you for your review Pauline. I'm glad you enjoyed the day and hope that it will be the beginning of a long and pleasurable journey into quiltmaking. Amanda"

Bob Ditton reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Wow what fun and who knew I had the artistic ability to produce a barn owl ! An absolutely great weekend in which I learnt new skills, met new friends and shared some time with my son who taught me being creative is a really wonderful way to escape the stress of work. Jo was an excellent teacher who provided a relaxed environment in which you had the freedom to make mistakes but also see results. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try something different - you will be really surprised just how much enjoyment you can get from wire, clay and paint. Loved it - thanks Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for this great review Bob - I really enjoyed spending time with you and Elliot. You both produced really different sculptures and I'm so glad you managed to relax and switch off. Your owl was lovely ;-) Jo x"

Sean Gordon reviewed: One day leather workshops Scotland

"A day very well spent under the excellent tuition of Hamish. I learned a great deal about the techniques, tools and skills to start me on the journey of leather work and would definitely recommend this course to anyone with an interest in doing more with leather. Hamish is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate teacher with a wealth of practical tips and information on the history of leather working. I'm already planning my next project and looking forward to another course with Hamish in the future!"

Phil Hodgson reviewed: TIG welding day

"This was the second course run by Natalie I have attended. Both were absolutely brilliant. She is an excellent instructor and really knows her metal work and welding. She has a great set up in her workshop, with individual bays each having air extraction and other safety features. I learned much more than I expected on both courses. From the Saturday welding day I felt I learned how to use a variety of welding methods effectively and safely to make joints in a variety of metals. Very highly recommended."