Latest reviews

Jane reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Half Day Beginners Workshop

"Such a brilliant course! Suzanne was an excellent teacher…and just lovely to get on! The time flew over as I got to do lots of hands-on work and I’m really pleased with my beads! I am definitely going to return and would highly recommend to anyone…you’ll love it! Thank you for such a great time, Suzanne. Looking forward to seeing you soon!"

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Jane for such a lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed your workshop. Look forward to seeing you again soon."

Sue B reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"My husband had been on a 5 day course making a coffee table back in 2020 . Based on his experience I wanted to try my hand at box making and so this was a birthday present for me. Mark guided me through the process but was also keen for us to do as much of it ourselves as possible . I thoroughly enjoyed the course, learnt lots of new skills and was thrilled with the box I made. Thank you."

Paula V reviewed: Flower portraits - weekend art workshops in Anglesey, North Wales

"This is a fantastic course if you really want to take your painting to the next level! I have had so many complements from this course - both the watercolours that I painted then but also ones that I have painted since and my painting colleagues say my painting has improved no end, that there is a clear difference!! People have said that I have very well captured the fragility of the flowers. Georgina will look at your painting technique and let you know if you can do things better - this is really useful as on many other courses they do not actually teach you how to paint! Also she will teach you how to compose the painting so that you do not get overwhelmed, especially useful when there are many flowers in the flower-head. I am so very pleased I did this course, it has taken me to the next stage in my watercolours - well worth going to north Wales for! Thank you Georgina!"

Georgina Rambton responded:

"Thank you Paula, I’m glad you got so much out of the weekend!"

Helen reviewed: 'Make a framed, needle-felted Wren' with Helen Hammond a 'Quirky Workshop' nr Ullswater & the Lake District

"I attended the workshop this week and have nothing but praise for it. The venue - Swallow barn at Quirky Crafts - was delightful and in spite of the freezing weather was kept warm. Helped also by the delicious refreshments, we were fuelled inside and out. Having only dabbled with needle felting before, this was an ambitious make in a day, BUT teacher Helen Hammond had all the stages worked out and gave us all the instruction and confidence that we needed to complete it - and we did. Each wren a masterpiece and delightfully different. A superb course."

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review Helen and am so glad you enjoyed the day. I agree it was an excellent course! Everyone's piece was brilliant, with the gorgeous wrens enjoying such attention to detail thanks to Helen, who was very organised with her teaching stages and materials. A lot of work had been put into the prep for the course and it evidently paid off! Hopefully see you here another time in Greystoke! x"

Natasha reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"An amazing day and experience. Jonathan was very patient and attentive when extra help was needed, and I would highly recommend this as a way to learn a new skill. Thank you so much Jonathan!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done with your ring making Natasha. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am very pleased with your recommendation. Thank you! Jonathan"

Clare reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Amazing day. So informative. learnt so many skills. Loved how hands on the whole day was. Went away with a beautiful silver ring, totally me. Coffee and cake was a lovely touch too. Thank you so much."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Clare. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the day and your ring worked out really well in the end. Well done! Jonathan"

Wendy reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We had an absolutely lovely day, made a beautiful bracelet, very happy with it. Thoroughly recommend Jonathan's courses and cake!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Wendy. It was a pleasure to help your daughter and yourself with your silver jewellery making. Jonathan"

Becky reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"I had such a lovely day! Jonathan was so patient and calm and the whole day flew by! Lovely cake, lovely ladies who attended with me and I learnt such a lot! Left with beautiful stacking rings I shall treasure. I'm definitely coming back for another morning workshop."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Becky and well done with your silver stacking rings - always a good fun making activity! Jonathan"

Lynne reviewed: Beginners' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"I was drawn to attend the workshop by appreciation of Dave's amazing skill as an artist; his honesty to detail, his bold use of colourful sunrises/sunsets, sense of space and awesome light contrast. Although I have painted in pastels previously and attended other workshops in that medium, I still learned a great deal from Dave's unhurried instruction. Dave provided an extensive range of pastels and papers for us to use and, something that was very much appreciated - a quality double mount and protective covering for us to take away, safely, our completed pictures. Thank you, also, for the goodie bag with pastels and Jackson's pastel paper A4 trial pack. Lovely location and friendly people. I didn't get a chance to hold the puppy so I'll have to go back........"

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you, Lynne, for such a lovely review; I feel truly humbled. I'm glad you enjoyed the day. You were a great pupil in a group that was fun to work with. And yes, you must try and get back before the puppy turns into a big, smelly, adult dog."

Jenny reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"My husband purchased an upholstery experience for me for a birthday surprise. The day was very relaxed yet very productive. In 6 hours I was able to transform a chair and learnt so much along the way. I wasn't quite finished, so Lucy equipped me with all the materials and knowledge I needed in order to complete my project. The location was fabulous and definitely added to the whole experience. I instantly felt at ease in Lucy's company. She was so patient and explained each stage so clearly to me instantly dispelling my fears about being a complete novice and having no experience. Thank you Lucy for a lovely day creating and learning about upholstery."

Lucy Renshaw responded:

"It was so lovely to meet you Jenny! Thank you for your kind reviewx"

Lewis reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Robert was a great teacher and very knowledgeable about the wood carving process. I spent a lovely Saturday morning and afternoon and the lovely workshop and made a lovely large wooden spoon. Robert was very patient when helping me with my lack of ability with the hook knife! A wonderful experience."

Donna reviewed: Learn soft pastels in a relaxed beautiful environment

"I had a fabulous day with Heather. She was an extremely talented lady with the patience of a saint. She explained everything so well and I left with a beautiful pastel for my mother for Mother’s Day. I hugely recommend Heather ."

Serendipity Art studio responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed your day. You have great natural ability and took to pastels like a duck to water. I hope your mum enjoys looking at your picture as much as you enjoyed creating it. All the best in your creative adventures. Heather"

Claire reviewed: Saturday silver clay jewellery workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 1.30pm - 5.00pm

"Fantastic course, great content at a perfect pace. Tuuli was very knowledgable and friendly, making all abilities feel welcome. A really enjoyable experience, highly recommended."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback Claire, it is greatly appreciated! I'm so glad you both enjoyed it, it was a lovely afternoon! Warmest regards, Tuuli"

Deborah Barker reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"Great experience, enjoyable day. So pleased with it that I'm going back to do a different course. It's 5 stars from me."

Judith reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I really enjoyed learning about gelli printing with Clare on this workshop. The time flew by experimenting with different textures and colours and I came away with some lovely papers and inspired to try more. I would recommend this workshop, as Clare was an excellent tutor."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop. I loved the pattern and texture your lace made. Thank you for posting your fantastic prints on your social media accounts, they looked amazing."

Alice Simpson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Anyone contemplating doing anything with Epozy Resin needs to do this course. I learnt a huge amount in only 2 and a half hours. My only criticism was that I would have liked a hand out with everything I had learnt on the course. My 56 year old brain can only remember so much. Having said that, just make sure you take a pen and paper to write your own notes. Richard is such a great instructor. He made the course fun and interesting. Highly recommend."

Kim Chandley reviewed: Fun Embroidery Workshop-Traditional and Contemporary

"A fantastic day learning new stitches and gaining inner confidence to interpret an image and design my own embroidery piece. Constance is a wonderful teacher, always supportive and encouraging and very sensitive to her student’s needs. She’s an accomplished artist and a perceptive, thoughtful, wise person with a creative passion for life which is totally engaging and infectious. She offers clear, helpful structured guidance for all abilities and customs her approach to fit each individual. A great listener with a delightful sense of play and experimentation- she really is inspirational and totally down to earth. She should be rated platinum - one of the best tutors I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. If you had any doubts, book - you won’t regret it!"

Crafts and Kits responded:

"Thank you for your generous review, I loved teaching you as you were such fun and so responsive. It was a good day and I notice you have booked another day. See you again soon.Thank you, Constance"

Tanya Monteith reviewed: Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

"Attended this course with my mum and we had a great time designing and working out how to build our ideas into something we could make! Julie was really welcoming and talked us through the different effects and approaches. We really enjoyed the different techniques, and that we made almost every part of our designs from scratch. I love wearing my earrings and was chuffed to see them on the photo list for the course :)"

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with your mother and you."

Tanya Monteith reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"We had a fabulous day with Judith, she is very welcoming, knowledgeable and patient! The workspace was bright spacious and we felt at ease straight away. Judith helped with advising on designs and different options for structure and paint effects to get the best out of what we wanted to achieve. We really enjoyed the day and would highly recommend it. Now to buy some kit!!"

Helen reviewed: Saturday silver clay jewellery workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 1.30pm - 5.00pm

"I highly recommend this workshop. It is so well planned and delivered that you go home with pieces of jewellery you can't believe you made yourself. Tuuli is welcoming and so helpful. A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely words, I'm so happy that you both enjoyed the workshop and look forward to hearing about the compliments you will receive when wearing your new jewellery! Warmest regards, Tuuli"

Paul Nertney reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"This course was bought as a gift. I really enjoyed the day. A nice warm location on a cold spring day. Course content and information was well pitched and catered for the different experience levels of the group of 8 people. I would certainly recommend to others as i learned lots and left with more confidence and skills to use as i continue with this wonderful art technique"

Kerry Boyce reviewed: Saturday silver clay jewellery workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin 1.30pm - 5.00pm

"This a fabulous course and you get to make some great pieces in a short amount of time. Tuuli was very patient and informative teacher and I would definitely recommend this course. I will attend more of Tuuli’s courses."

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kerry! I look forward to seeing you at future workshops. Warmest regards, Tuuli"

Hannah reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Had a fab day doing Lino printing with Judith. She was very welcoming, absolutely lovely and super knowledgeable about both lino printing and other arts & crafts. She supported the 4 of us in the workshop individually and as a group, enabling us to work at our own pace and really enjoy the day, productive lovely pieces of artwork to take home. Highly recommend!"

Gary Hill reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Superb course would recommend this to anyone that wants to learn how to weld . Julian took time to explain the basics of welding and how metal reacts to heat . Plenty of hands on experience"

Gordon reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"It was an absolutely brilliant day. I would recommend to anyone who wants to try their hand at blacksmithing. Colin is clearly a very experienced and talented craftsman, very patient and gives clear instructions. Came away with lots of ideas. Thank you."