Latest reviews

Helen Hall reviewed: Stained Glass 8 week course Wednesday Mornings

"This course is excellent. I have done a few of Sharon’s courses and have enjoyed each one thoroughly. Sharon is a great teacher and makes sure each student gets the most out of the course. The atmosphere is intimate, relaxed, and fun (and there were always drinks and biscuits on offer!). I’m so pleased with the panels and other pieces I made during the sessions and I’ve learned so much. I can’t wait start my next piece at home, independently. I also hope to attend another course some time in the future as they are so enjoyable and informative."

Manchester Stained Glass responded:

"Helen, thank you for leaving such a kind review :) Your geometric stained glass designs and colour sense are fabulous. I am so pleased you will be continuing independently, and of course just get in touch if you need any advice or just to chat over creative ideas. And you would be most welcome back to future workshops. All the best Sharon x"

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

"What an excellent course! I'm hooked! I had a thoroughly enjoyable day learning the basics of the craft. Jo skilfully demonstrated the whole process from beginning to end before we started and, throughout, gave encouraging tuition knowledge and artistic skills in a gentle manner. The facilities are great, and it's a lovely relaxed environment in which to learn a new skill. Ample refreshment was provided throughout the day. I highly recommend Jo's sculpting course and I'm very keen to return!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mariza - so happy you enjoyed the day and now have a new craft to be hooked on! It's surprising what you can do with wire, foil & plaster ?. Jo x"

Jen reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Thanks Richard for a lovely day It was good to learn resin fundamentals Cant wait to start experimenting with some!"

Ian Mepham reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Absolutely fantastic day. Alex is a great teacher and truly skilled, passing on the intricate skills in such a way it really does ignite something almost primitive in your soul. I will be back!"

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Ian, That's great to hear. Thanks so much for your great review. I'm glad it ignited your soul... it does that to me too! Hope to see you again. Alex"

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

"My wife and I attended the course recently and loved it! Scott talked us through how to source pallets as well as tips on picking the right kind and avoiding the wrong ones. He showed us the techniques to break down pallets into usable wood without destroying it as well as different tools that could be used in the process. After a chat and tea we were shown how to construct a simple toolbox/carry case then, after a safety prep talk, let loose in the workshop with Scott and his partner helping an guiding us along the way. By the end of the day I had a sturdy tool box for my bits and bobs. My wife (who decided to go in a different direction) had a lovely side table waiting to be painted, varnished and installed at home. Would definitely recommend this course. Scott and his partner are lovely and were great coaches. We're now planning on what were going to do next, as soon as we get some more pallets!"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Tim & Charli Thank you for a great review and I'm so happy you enjoyed the course. all you need to do now is start collecting pallet and making amazing things. have fun Scott"

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

"This was a really fantastic day. Jo, Andy and the dogs gave us a really warm welcome. We immediately felt at home and the relaxed feel continued through the day. Expert tuition in a creative space meant we all went home with amazing results. Too good for the garden! I’ll be back. Thank you, Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lisa! Really enjoyed having you here in the studio and looking forward to seeing you back for the two day workshop in October ?. Just need to decide what you would like to make .... ?"

Susan reviewed: Enamelling on silver - Cloisonne

"I absolutely loved this whole day workshop. I learnt so much and Lynette has enormous patience and explains clearly step by step but also lets us get on and be creative. I would highly recommend this workshop. The lunch was delicious and I felt very spoilt. Thank you Lynette. See you again soon :-)"

LCEnamels responded:

"Hi thank you. I also enjoyed the day, sharing my love of enamelling with you both. Hope to see both again Lynette"

PHILIP Greenway reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I have never wood carved before and fancied having a go. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and Peter was excellent in the way he instructed us. It was a small group which allowed Peter to give personal attention. Highly recommend it."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the course. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review."

Nick reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"Had a fantastic day making a Viking knife. Spike is a great teacher, gave good clear instructions and was always supportive and helpful when needed. Spikes clear safety instructions and technical demonstrations made it simple enough for even myself to make a decent knife without injury. Thinking of doing a two day course now as I had so much fun. This maybe the start of a new hobby."

Els reviewed: Macrame workshop and food

"Emma taught us how to make a macrame plant hanger and I’m so happy with the result! Was such a fun evening. We laughed loads and felt very looked after all night. Would totally recommend <3"

Carl Anderson reviewed: One to One Leathercraft Workshop

"Thank you Cathy for a great day... We have both gained some good skills and knowledge from the course and would totaly recommend it. Iz and i both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Iz is really pleased with her art roll and i was very happy getting all my bits to a point where i could finish at home. Thanks again to you all"

Carole reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"I attended the workshop yesterday. Anne is first a lovely lady! Made me feel completly at ease. She is also incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. I really enjoyed my candle making and highly recommend the workshop."

John Willcox reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"What a fun day ! With no experience and little knowledge Colin was a fantastic teacher who immediately put you at ease with his relaxed style and great hospitality. The teaching was at a brilliant pace with patience and care which not only covered the techniques of woodturning but also stance and posture to establish good habits from the outset. To then come away with two pieces of finished work was truly exciting. All this with a great sense of humour made the day fly past in an instant so thank you Colin for a wonderful experience ??"

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Thank you John for this great review. I also enjoyed the day and your company. I am delighted that you enjoyed the day and, if I can help in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Enjoy you turning. Colin"

Pat from Toronto Canada reviewed: Humpback Whale online on-demand needle felting course

"I have a love for humpback whales. So when I saw a review on YouTube by Felts by Philippa about this on-line course, I had to do this! I am a beginner needle felter so the descriptions, templates and video tutorials were great to follow. I will be sharing a photo of my whale to the Woolly Rabbit soon on Instagram/Facebook. Awesome fun and I learned so much. Highly recommend this on-line course!"

The Woolly Rabbit responded:

"Hello Pat Thank you so much for leaving a review about your online whale course. I'm glad you found the tutorial easy to follow and I would love to see your fnished whale! I hope you feel inspired and confident in your needle felting journey. Kind regards Elaine"

Jennie Merriman reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"Thanks very much for the workshop on Saturday, I really enjoyed it. The day was very easy going without any pressure, yet we managed to produce three quality finished pieces which I now have hanging in my kitchen. It was good to have you working alongside us so you kept the chat going and were always there to help with problems and questions. An easy start to the day, coffee and a brief catch-up between the three of us followed by lots of chat, drinks and biscuits, yet it was easy to opt out when I needed to concentrate on the work at hand. A very good working pace which we were a part of setting. Excellent handouts to use after the weekend to construct new pieces and good product advice and contacts. It was just what I needed to get back into the process of working again in a supportive atmosphere. Sorry but I can’t think of anything that would have made the day any better for me. You are obviously a very experienced teacher and passed on your enthusiasm and enjoyment of the work. A super day"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jennie, Thank you for telling me about your experience at The Slipper Studio; it was lovely working with you again and I’m really pleased that you found the day a supportive experience. I think there’s lots of potential for wire work to be be incorporated into your creative practice, so I look forward to see where it may take you. Very best wishes and happy making. Liz"

Susannah reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"My husband and I booked on to this fabulous day course for our Valentines treat for each other. We had a brilliant day learning to weld, use the plasma cutter, and bend metal by hand. The scrap pile is full of interesting pieces to build from. Thank you for a great day."

Georgia Riley reviewed: Throwing for beginners

"What a fantastic day, Charlie was very informative and patient and I left feeling confident in what we had learnt. Would highly recommend the day and I will be back for more!"

Charlie's Pots responded:

"Many thanks for your comments. Look forward to seeing you for the glazing. Charlie"

Jo D reviewed: Felt picture making workshop in Rugby!

"A lovely, relaxing and creative afternoon, which I recommend highly. Karen is so friendly and warm, keeps numbers low in order to provide good feedback and I loved learning a new craft. Great fun!"

Karen Wyeth Contemporary Felt Artist responded:

"Thanks for your feedback Jo, it is much appreciated!"

Rosalyn reviewed: Beginners DIY and Home Maintenance day course

"What a great day! I learnt so much in a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. David was a great teacher. So many handy hints packed into one day. Despite having dabbled in DIY for many years I learnt loads of new stuff. It was quite an intensive day. My only criticism would be it could be an hour longer and then it wouldn't feel like there was a rush to fit everything in by 4pm. I would definitely look at coming on another of your courses."

Shane Taylor reviewed: Introduction to leaded stained glass

"We had a wonderful day. My wife and I made 2 lovely pieces with Gen giving fantastic instruction and guidance. It was a craft we've never had a go at before and while some aspects were challenging, particularly putting it together like a jigsaw, it was wonderful to have the result that came from it. We can't wait to have a go ourselves and maybe even book another course with Gen. Thank you."

Wicked Gen Crafts responded:

"I had a really fun day teaching you the multiple techniques that go into making a leaded stained glass panel. It certainly makes you appreciate all the old medieval church windows made without the tools and PPE that we take for granted now! I look forward to seeing you both again for another fun and creative workshop."

Alison reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"I had a lovely day in the relaxed surroundings of Nick and Debbie's garden whilst learning a new craft. Nick and Debbie were excellent instructors and I came away having learnt to use a range of tools, including my own whittling set and various tools of Nick's. I am proud of the spoon that I created under their instruction and look forward to carving more. Thank you."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Hello Alison. Thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the day. If you have any questions or need help finding tools, please don’t hesitate to contact me."

Joanne Day reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"I had a fantastic day in a beautiful setting with plenty of refreshments throughout. Alison really helped me understand Batik and for someone who only did it school many years ago I managed to come away with my own lovely framed piece. I can't wait to go back just looking at all her design portfolio was a huge inspiration. Thoroughly recommended ?"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Jo, Thank you for your lovely review, It was great to meet and work with you. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day and I hope that it has given you the confidence to develop your skills further. Happy batiking ! Best wishes Alison"

Nicky reviewed: maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

"Great course well ran. Lovely location to work in. Good course for first time stone carvers as stone is easy to carve, and Andy is a great teacher."

Leila Ashraf-Carr reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"This session was absolutely fantastic, I couldn't have asked for more from a workshop. Sarah was engaging, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to learn from. Everything you need is provided and you make a number of candles to take away, which was more than I have taken home on other workshops. 10/10 would recommend, you won't regret it!"

Candle by Events responded:

"Leila, thank you for lovely review, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop."

Russell reviewed: Rag rug/rag wreath making day in North Herefordshire

"Fun and practical day with lots of inspiring examples and discussion. Good company and sharing of ideas. Ragrugs are an excellent was of reusing worn out items with creativity and artistry."

Jenni's Rag Rugs responded:

"I enjoyed the company and also look forward to our Darn It! make do and mend, skill sharing day in Ludlow. Keep on progging!"