Latest reviews

Susie Dench reviewed: Glass Fusing for beginners

"Attended the mobiles and bunting workshop. A full day with great tuition and a beautiful piece of craft to take home! Gigha provides a wonderful learning environment with clear instruction and support, to bring out your creative side! ??"

Christine McGonigal reviewed: Making a mosaic with slate

"Great workshop and loads of materials to get creative with! And so nice to have something to take home. Very enjoyable and thoroughly recommend."

Dorothy Wrigley reviewed: Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

"After attending Sunita’s Excellent Modern Calligraphy course some months ago I decided to give Traditional Calligraphy a try yesterday. I was not disappointed. Sunita is an excellent tutor starting the day by allowing us to introduce ourselves and explore what we wanted to get out of the day. The day continued with tutorials interspersed with practice sessions during which Sunita moved amongst us helping and advising. We were all engrossed and the time just flew by. Thank you so much. I had a great day"

Kay reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a lovely way to spend the morning You were so informative I want to get started candle making , yes you fired me with enthusiasm ! Thank you. Definitely recommend this class lots of fun too . Kay"

Jan John reviewed: Tree stump planter workshop - sculpture workshop using Pal Tiya Premium

"We had a brilliant day with Bob and Joe, they made us feel very welcome and made our tree planter creations so much better with all their knowledge and advice. The workshop was great to work in with a constant window of activity outside with the bird feeders. A must if you would like to have a go with Pal Tiya a clay like medium with clever hardening properties. I will be booking to have another go. Thank you"

Gill reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"I've just had a lovely morning with Kerrylyn at her candle making workshop. She puts everyone at ease so there was a very relaxed atmosphere. Great range of fragrances and goodies to choose from. Delicious refreshments too. Would definitely attend future courses. Thank you, Kerrylyn."

Lynne Norris reviewed: One day beginners mosaic workshop

"I had a lovely day at the one day workshop. Judy is a great instructor and and welcomed us into her home and workshop. Have to mention the delicious homemade fruitcake and tea. Everyone went home with impressive mosaics and everyone different and personal. Loved my day and would go again."

Lea reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"Melissa provided a welcoming and very engaging environment for us to explore enamelling. I felt very supported to experiment with the materials while still keeping everything safe and hassle free. She provided all the materials and set the room up so that we could easily follow the directions. The general atmosphere was so great and I really enjoyed chatting to everyone there."

Jen Mason reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"I thoroughly enjoyed my taster session with Melissa! She provided all the materials and had samples out to demonstrate how to enamel. She took us through each stage step by step and gave us great tips along the way. Having had no previous experience of enamelling whatsoever, I came away feeling inspired and knowledgeable about the process! Would highly recommend! ?"

Hannah reviewed: 1 Day Fused Glass for beginners workshop at The Silver Zebra studio Cheshire - Est 2004

"Myself and my friend took the one day introduction to fused glass workshop and it was brilliant! Considering we both were complete beginners and had no idea how much work goes into using glass as a medium, Deborah was very patient with us and very helpful in guiding us to what we hoped to achieve. Deborah is lovely and really knows her stuff. Lunch provided was also exceedingly delicious. I'm a little sad that I only managed to take the one day course as I enjoyed it so much so, that it would have been nice to be creative for a couple more days! I can't wait to see the final version of what me and the other group members have created."

Pippa Clegg reviewed: Weaving: the journey begins

"My daughter and I had a lovely day with Ashleigh learning how to weave on a four shaft table loom and a heddle loom. Ashleigh patiently took us through the basics and advised on colour combinations and then we were off! We had a great day exploring different patterns and colour combinations with Ashleigh keeping an unobtrusive eye on us, ready to intervene if things were getting tricky but otherwise allowing us to try things out. We had a lunch break at the Cateran Cafe (part of the cost of the day) and then back for more experiments. Ashleigh is an excellent tutor and we both came away with pieces of work we felt proud of and delighted with."

Marcia Dalton reviewed: Lino cutting course - Laura Andrew Art Studio, Lincoln - Linocut lino printing

"I had a lovely day on Laura's lino printing workshop. With her guidence and expertise achieved something I had wanted to try for along time."

Tina Anderson reviewed: "Sparkle & Shine": beginner mosaic workshops with Joss Hughes, Peacock Mosaics

"A fantastic experience and the perfect gift for my mother-in-law's birthday, when the two of us joined Joss for a morning of mosaic making as complete beginners. Joss is a careful and patient teacher, has a wonderful eye for design and a great range of resources to dip into. She is flexible whether you come with no ideas, or have a clear idea of colour an design that can be adapted to the time and materials available; whether you want your design to be symmetrical or asymmetrical - it's all absolutely fine because the piece of work you produce is unique and yours alone. Highly, highly recommended."

Peacock Mosaics responded:

"Hi Tina, what a lovely review: thank you! I was very impressed by the variety of mosaics created in only a few hours. It really is a medium that is flexible for everyone. Can’t wait to see yours finished with the little shells added: it will complement your bathroom very well. Joss"

Trupti reviewed: Enamelling Taster Session

"Melissa’s workshop was my first experience of enamelling and so I wasn’t sure what to expect. She was very organised, clear, patient and thoughtful in how she explained what I needed to do and how to get great results having plenty of examples to look at. It was a fantastic workshop and I really enjoyed myself and look forward to learning more."

Jayne Towndrow reviewed: Make a notebook including making the paper.

"I did this workshop on 7 March. I happened to know a bit about papermaking already but you don't need to know anything. V taught me new skills - skills I had been dreaming of for a while. I loved making the sheets. The thing I valued the most was that I was able to achieve what I envisaged when asked what colours and design I was looking for. Not all teachers can help you to do that. I had wondered how we would make sheets and make them into a notebook in a single day but this became clear and I did, indeed, go home with a notebook I had made entirely from 'rubbish' (my word not V's) that had been posted through V's front door. I love the whole process of papermaking, the pulp, the water, the eco-friendliness of it all and I will be able to use my new skills at home. It was a pleasure to meet new people; it was a tiny workshop with only one other participant. There was supposed to be a third but they didn't attend so really missed out. It was excellent value with food included on the price. And the food! Delicious. Well done Croughton Tea Rooms."

Grace reviewed: Cuttlefish casting in pewter

"Really enjoyable morning. Katy explains things so well, we all had a good result to take home. Could have done a whole day as you learn so much with the first casting it would have been good to have had another go. Venue is lovely if a little bit out the way and the cake is just scrumptious. I look forward to a return visit to do some silversmithing. Thank you Katy."

Katy Luxton Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Grace, I am so glad you enjoyed it! See you again soon Katy"

Victoria McAuley-Eccles reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Top notch! What a brilliant day filled with creativity and fuelled with cups of tea. (Thanks Paul.) I can't recommend this course enough - I'm thrilled with what was achieved in the day ???"

Kirk Goodman reviewed: Lampwork glass bead tuition

"I had a great time on this course learning about the basics of lamp work. Jo is a friendly instructor, with good depth of knowledge about her art. After a short safety talk and demonstration I was put straight into making beads. I also got to have a go at spotting and stringer techniques. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in glass art."

Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery responded:

"Thanks Kirk, it was my pleasure!"

Hester and Mike Henebury reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"A brilliant day at Sculpture by the Lakes with John Davey, 'having a go' at stone carving for the first time. John was an excellent tutor - very patient, very skilled and knowledgeable. He explained things in simple terms and was incredibly encouraging. We both had a wonderful day and left with our own personal creations, which was most satisfying."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"The pleasure was all mine Hester, Mike. You both carved some fantastic sculptures. I really enjoy seeing new sculptors discover the craft of stone carving. Passing on my love of stone."

Ruth reviewed: Free Machine Embroidery

"I attended Ruth’s workshop on free hand machine embroidery, and can’t praise it enough. Ruth was very patient and encouraging, whilst making sure we understood and learnt all the techniques she introduced us too. I’ll definitely be returning to learn more. I am now much more confident when using my sewing machine for embroidery."

Jane Hornsby reviewed: Silver Fidget Ring Workshop

"A thoroughly enjoyable day.. Fantastic surroundings Brilliant teacher. Helen worked us through each stage of the Twiddle Ring.. slowly and patiently. Often when you do craft courses the last half hour can be very rushed. Not this one. Timed to perfection. End product was beautiful. Highly recommended. I’m sure I’ll return for another workshop... when I’ve saved up?"

Catherine Lane reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I booked this course for mum and I for mums birthday. Both of us were total novices but had a truly fabulous and fun day which resulted in a great selection of pots. Thank you Matthew X"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Catherine, It was great to have you both on the course and what you both achieved without any prior experience was amazing. I am firing your pots this week so they will be ready to collect at the weekend. Best wishes Mathew"

Monique C reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"We had a great time felting our wallhangings and banners for International Women's Day. A felt fiesta indeed for these French femmes. C'est formidable-le feutrage !"

Felting in Devon responded:

"Merci beaucoup. Tu es très gentile."

Mishie T reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Fantastic felting workshop."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Thank you?"

Siobhan reviewed: Half day Christmas themed cold process soap making workshop with Keri at The Soap Coach

"Spent a great evening on the hot process soap course. I had no previous knowledge of soap making but Keri explained everything very well so that not only did I come away with loads of great smelling soap, but I also feel confident enough to try it again at home. Can't wait to get using my soap!!"