Latest reviews

Judith V Watson-Bruhn reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"Excellent introduction to wood carving in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. I had never held a gouge or chisel before but through Gerald's patient and expert guidance I was able to make a wooden shell within a day. I loved and and will continue to learn more. I can recommend the course whole heartedly. Thank you Gerald!"

Margaret Jones reviewed: Handmade canes, beads and jewellery from Polymer clay in Bedfordshire.

"I had a wonderful day with Bernie learning new techniques with polymer. She has a wealth of experience and is very happy to share those essential tips and techniques which take your work from passable to magnificient! Although Bernie had planned our session from our early discussions, she was also happy to follow up a particular interests as I have been working with clay for a while now - we covered mica shift and how to use an extruder properly (I am never making bullseye cane any other way!), natasha canes and finishing techniques - and all with a sense of fun and exploration together. Lunch was delicious homemade soup and bread - I can't recommend a day with Bernie more highly - thank you for a real treat of a day!"

Treasunique responded:

"What a delightful and creative day we had Maggie, and thank you so much for your review, so very kind. So glad your hubby picked up on something you wanted to do! It was fun sharing those things with you, as you have great aptitude for polymer clay. I am looking forward to seeing your future projects and do send me some photos please :) Just playing around with different designs and coming up with something brand new was a surprise too!! LOL I hope you will remember everything, as you know you just have to ask!! Thanks again and God bless Bernadette"

Tamsin Preece reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"I attended the beginners glass jewellery course in January and it was fantastic. Eleanor was a patient and informative teacher who took the time to ensure everyone in the group was secure in each technique before moving on. We had ample time to create our own pieces and while we were given free reign, Eleanor was on hand to offer advice and assistance. I’m so proud of my finished pieces and I can’t recommend this course highly enough. If you are considering booking, do it. You will not regret it, and you’ll have a load of beautiful glass jewellery as well!"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Tamsin, Thank you so much for your lovely review - it was great to have you on my course at Rainbow Glass Studios and to see your own fused glass jewellery ideas take shape so beautifully! I have to congratulate you on your newly learned glass cutting skills and the great care you took in the design and making of your pieces - really well done! I hope to see you again at a future course! Best wishes - wear your new jewellery with pride! Eleanor"

Ceri reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"Had a wonderful morning felting with Judi who is an excellent and patient teacher, guiding me towards producing a quality product without stifling my own creativity and personal taste. Her studio is comfortable and well equipped with a wonderful range of felting materials and embellishments in all colours imaginable. The wide choice of felting possibilities available makes this course suitable for people of all ages, experiences and abilities. I will definitely be back to felt some more. Thank-you so much. It was brilliant!"

Felting in Devon responded:

"I really appreciate your kind comments and so glad you enjoyed it."

Keith Lofthouse reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"A fabulous three day course with expert tuition and wonderful hospitality. Lucy's teaching is perfect - providing guidance whilst allowing each student's own ideas to develop and flow plus she is an excellent host providing regular tea and cake and delicious lunches combined with interesting conversation! I had no prior knowledge or experience of stone carving, but with Lucy's guidance I was able to produce a carving of which I am very proud! I would recommend this course without hesitation."

Angela Shaw reviewed: Beginners spoon carving taster session

"Lovely, friendly tutor. Very informative & helpful, didn't make you feel as though you were wasting his time. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson & will finish the spoon when my new knife comes."

Bronwen hastings reviewed: Upholster a chair seat or drop in top for a stool

"Fabulous day thankyou Ann. Really enjoyed it. Learned a lot and enjoyed the company of Anne herself and the other two ladies on the course."

The Little Vintage House responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was great to meet you yesterday and see the lovely chair seat that you completed. I enjoyed the day too, thank you!"

Stuart Shiel reviewed: Beginners spoon carving taster session

"The course was very informative but relaxed and informal, was well worth the money and has made me keen to find out more about wood carving"

Julie reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"I had a really fab time on this course. Arian was a first class teacher, knowledgeable and patient. I'm now a very proud owner of a unique item."

Beth Downes reviewed: Level 2 Advanced FURNITURE PAINTING Skills Workshop Intermediate/Advanced (1 Day) - Lancashire

"I recently attended the beginners furniture painting course and I absolutely loved it! The woman who runs it, Jo, was very warm and welcoming and she did an amazing job with showing us all some great basic techniques with which to apply to the pieces of furniture we brought! You can really tell that she puts so much effort and love into what she does and its obvious in the advice she gave me when it came to painting. She made me feel like my piece wasn't just a work she thought would be good and was very keen to work around what we each like in terms of colour, style and texture! And that's just talking about the course! The venue itself is a beautiful little gem of a cafe - easily the nicest I've ever been to - where everything from the aesthetics to the staff to the variety and quality of the food and drinks provided is truly top notch! I imagine this review probably sounds kinda cheesy but it's only because of how much I enjoyed the day! To anyone who wants to paint up that old table in the shed or want to spruce up a picture frame, you would be mad to not give it a go!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"What a really lovely review Beth, thank you so much. I really enjoyed working with you in helping you to develop your skills and go home with a gorgeous piece of transformed furniture. You did a fantastic job!"

Helen Porter reviewed: Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

"Great course - resources excellent, instruction clear and plenty of time to practise skills with individual support when needed. I would absolutely recommend and will look to book for another course in the future"

Alison Robertson reviewed: Introduction to silver clay jewellery making

"This entire day was a delight. The working space, in Lynn's home, is gorgeous, and enormous thought and care was taken over every aspect of the experience. Delicious snacks and lunch! The excellent tuition and guidance from Anna helped me make earrings and a rose mould, and I am definitely inspired to do more silver clay. Fantastic value for money, I had a lovely time, thanks so much Lynn and Anna."

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Alison Thanks for this lovely, personal review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your day so much, and were pleased with the fabulous earrings and rose mould you made. Most of all we love that you've been inspired to do more silver clay! I hope to welcome you back soon, and I will make sure Anna has seen this too. :-) With best wishes Lynn"

Rhiannon Norfolk reviewed: Jewellery from reclaimed copper

"Brilliant course! Lesley was very helpful by email when I had questions before booking the course. She'd also sent very useful information before the course to help find the studio and to make sure that we could dress appropriately (especially as the studio is difficult to heat). There were five of us on the course, some of whom had done jewellery making before and others who were new to it. Lesley balanced her teaching so that it was appropriate for all levels of experience. She taught us how to use reclaimed copper wire and pipe to make a bracelet and either a pendant or earrings (some people managed to make both). She explained and demonstrated clearly, kept an eye on each of us and made sure that we were OK with what we were doing. She answered all sorts of questions and gave a lot of helpful hints and tips. I'm delighted with the pieces that I made and hope to do more courses with Lesley in the future."

Jennie olson reviewed: Machine knit a scarf - 1 day workshop

"I had a two day course with Rachael learning how to use my knitting machine. The course was practical and easy to follow. Rachael was very patient and worked at my speed. I learnt loads and came away with the confidence and enthusiasm to have a go on my own."

Ellie reviewed: Blacksmithing course one day: Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing

"Having been given a voucher Craft Courses voucher for my birthday I could have chosen one of many different experiences to try - I am so glad I chose this one. Richard shares his wealth of experience, teaching without prescribing, giving you the freedom to use your own imagination to create something special to take home. The workshop is full of a wonderful array of machinery and equipment enabling you to try your hand at a wide variety of skills - a real hands-on experience. The day was very well organised with plenty of refreshments and lunch in the local pub, which is a very nice touch. All in all, a brilliant day that I would highly recommend to anyone - go for it - you won’t be disappointed! Thank you very much Richard for a fabulous day."

Karen Barton reviewed: Lino cutting & printing workshop: make a lino cut picture(beginners)

"An extremely enjoyable day in a relaxed and friendly environment. Sally's enthusiasm, skills and encouragement enables you to come away with some really pleasing achievements! It is impossible to come away not wanting to do more! I thoroughly recommend, thank you Sally!"

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Karen ~ I really appreciate it. I'm pleased you enjoyed your day and look forward to seeing what you do in the future. See you soon, Sally"

wendy pearce reviewed: Soap making course (beginner) - in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, Sussex

"Very practical advice from Simon. A fun day. I came away from the course with the confidence to try this myself at home. Thank you Simon."

Paul Birchenough reviewed: Wood carving for beginners and improvers at Ness Botanic Gardens Cheshire

"Always been keen to work with wood and this course offered a new challenge and l certainly wasn't disappointed and would highly recommend."

John White Woodcarving responded:

"Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed it and hope you continue; always happy to help kind regards John & Carol"

Christine Hendry reviewed: Evening Glass fusing workshop with Paula Andrews

"I had a wonderful time in a relaxed and friendly environment. It was so nice to have an opportunity to reconnect with my dormant creative urges. The opportunity to learn a new skill, create original, personal glass pieces and socialise too - really satisfying! Thumbs up Paula"

Joyce Kay reviewed: Level 2 Advanced FURNITURE PAINTING Skills Workshop Intermediate/Advanced (1 Day) - Lancashire

"I would like to thank Jo for a brilliant introduction to furniture painting, I'm not very good at arty things but thought I would give this course a try and see what I could produce. We were provided with written, verbal and practical instruction and Jo was very supportive and helpful at all times. And so, we set about using our new learned techniques to transform our tired old pieces of furniture into some lovely items. The course is held in a large and comfortable room near the cafe where we ate a wonderful afternoon tea. I would recommend this course to anyone who is curious/interested in furniture painting and I am certainly going to try my hand at painting some furniture at home."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review Joyce. It was great that you were part of the day! I am so pleased you will try out your newly learned techniques at home. Please let me see what you produce."

Helen Collinson reviewed: Divine Dahlia - felt headpiece

"Another great day with Margaret learning how to make a lovely flower headpiece. This workshop had a relaxed feeling. Having said that, we needed to crack on to get it completed. I came away more than satisfied. I love learning with Margaret and am a big fan of her work and her courses. Looking forward to learning new techniques with her in the near future."

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thanks Helen, I really appreciate your review. We had a lovely day - very relaxed with lots of focussed concentration producing a great result! Great with your hair colour too! Thanks again for joining me up in NE67, this time, for your day course. See you soon. Margaret"

Hayley Cheshire reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"I had an absolutely brilliant time on this workshop, from the start Emma was really friendly, she explained things really clearly and and made it really fun. I highly recommend this course!"

Elaine Wright reviewed: Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

"Fantastic day. I learnt so much. Sunita’s style of teaching was easy to follow and I left keen to continue with my practice. Her enthusiastic approach and relatability made the class a pleasure. I look forward to taking calligraphy further."

Gillian reviewed: Lino cutting & printing workshop: make a lino cut picture(beginners)

"This was a really great day, highly recommended to anyone. I was really happy with my achievements on the day, Sally is a most knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutor. Everything was provided, including an excellent selection of biscuits, (thanks for the custard creams) and it was such a stress free day and fun day I can’t wait to do it again. Thank you very much Sally."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Gillian ~ and I am really pleased you enjoyed it so much (including the custard creams!). Look forward to seeing what you make in the future. See you soon, Sally"

Rachael Seamer reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I cannot thank Annette enough for a wonderful, relaxing afternoon spent learning Powertex with my daughter. Annette is so patient, kind and knowledgable. No only did we pick up some great skills but came away with a beautiful piece of artwork. Thanks so much- we will definitely be back for more experiences."

Annette Smyth responded:

"Rachael Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you and the very talented Georgia and I look forward to working with you both again in the future. Ax"