Latest reviews

Jo Ford reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"So good to be shown how to do Lino cutting in your own home without having to buy loads of equipment. Never thought I could do it, so absolutely delighted with my prints. An excellent teacher, thank you."

Wendy Penwill reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"An excellent and enjoyable day. Natalie and Paul are fabulous teachers and all three of us made a piece of fused glass artwork that we can proudly hang on the wall. I will be returning for more courses with them."

Rebecca Barnes reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"A thoroughly enjoyable day learning new skills in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment. It felt like we came a long way in a day, culminating in the production of a beautiful glassy panel which already has pride of place in the garden! Thanks Rachel!"

Maureen reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"I had a full day Pottery Workshop Experience as a gift from my children. I have had a few goes of some pottery many years ago but had always wanted to have a go on a potter's wheel. Louise introduced a pinch pot, a coil pot and a slab pot in the morning and there were pictures and other people's work to give me ideas. However, Louise encouraged me to be as creative as I wished and really helped me explore my ideas. I made a hanging wall decoration in the afternoon and then made a few pots on the wheel. Louise's instructions were so clear and she gave good advice as I progressed through the stages. The day was brilliant and the time seemed to go so fast. I joined a couple doing the woodturning workshop for lunch which was a lovely spread, and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. The day is very good value. Apart from the six hours of one to one tuition and a lovely lunch, Louise had obviously spent a good deal of time preparing all the clay to be used in advance and once the day was over would be sanding the pieces when dry, then glazing and firing them. I loved it so much that I hope to return and do some more pottery. A really great day."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"What a lovely informative review Maureen! Thank you very much :-). Really pleased that you enjoyed your ceramics experience. You really let your creativity flow and made some fabulous pieces. It's also kind of you to acknowledge all the background processes that go on before and after the workshop - it's fairly involved :-). Would be great to have you back in the studio again later in the year!"

Catherine Close reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day course with Jonathan. The day was well planned and the tuition excellent, with lots of positive encouragement, cake and coffee! I'll certainly come again. Thank you so much for helping me create a unique bangle in the afternoon."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Catherine. It was a good day and you made lots of good progress with your jewellery making and confidence! Jonathan"

Hayley Mepham reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"This was the best course I’ve ever been on. Caryl was a fantastic teacher and helped me out with kindness and care. The skills she has to allow us to go home with a made piece is amazing. 10/10 100% I would go again. I enjoyed every minute of it ?"

Caryl Hallett Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Hayley. Thank you so much for this great review! The piece you made was fab. Hope to see you again one day. Caryl x"

Jsn reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"A wonderful morning. Julie was extremely informative and helpful. I would strongly recommend this course. Thank you."

June reviewed: Cosmos embroidery kit

"Item beautifully packaged. A truly delightful kit. Annie extremely helpful in assisting with advice on other panels. Recommend very highly."

Claire reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"Really recommend this course. I was lucky enough to have a one on one class with Tejal and the experience was really fun and relaxed. I went in knowing nothing about stain class and came out feeling I had learnt a brand new skill and with a lovely new stain glass decoration which I was very pleased with. I enjoyed learning the varied steps it takes to make the finish product and Tejal was an excellent teacher and also very easy to have a nice chat with while we worked. All in all a great day!"

GlassSeasons responded:

"It was lovely to meet and teach you. thanks for the lovely feedback:)"

Kathi reviewed: Potter's wheel pottery - half day course Siramik

"Yoka was warm and welcoming and very informative. The class was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish!"

Jackie Smith reviewed: Weaving kit - a workshop at home

"Never done this before! Clear instructions to get started, so I have! Love the colours and variety of wools supplied. No instructions as how to finish off 'ends'?"

Daisy Florence Design responded:

"Thanks for your feedback - I have now updated the instruction sheet to clarify this - Happy Weaving :-)"

Helen Jones reviewed: Live Online Class - Beginner Rag Rug Techniques - Including Tools worth £30

"One word - BRILLIANT! Elspeth is so lovely and explains everything very thoroughly. There is so much more to rag rugging than I had thought, and this workshop opened up a whole new craft to me. I'm really looking forward to creating something totally unique. It's a very portable craft, and very satisfying to do. Many thanks to Elspeth."

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the class Helen. We love bringing rag rugging to people :-) Thank you for the lovely review"

Helen reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"I thoroughly enjoyed the two day beginners course I attended with Gerry. He was an excellent teacher and taught us clearly, kindly, patiently and with lots of humour. I have come away with two items I carved over the weekend, impressing friends and relations with them. That is something I had not anticipated! I also know which bits of equipment will be most helpful to me as I start practising woodcarving on my own. The frequent tea and biscuits were lovely and Gerry and Barbara were courteous hosts. Thank you both!"

Karen Toulson reviewed: Silver and Polymer Clay combo at West Country Creative in Lifton, Devon

"I had a fantastic day with Jo. She only had me booked that day so was surprised it went ahead. Made a lovely pendant and earring. Will be doing more courses with her as she is down to earth and explains things really well."

Jo Hunter Wearable Art responded:

"Thank you Karen - it was good to meet you and I look forward to seeing you again next month! Jo"

Michael Kelleher reviewed: Fused glass introduction full day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"We had a wonderful day with Vicky yesterday. She introduced us to fused glass art and was informative and supportive offering us tips as we experimented with different ideas in this medium. We thoroughly recommend anyone considering a new creative experience to book this course with Vicki. A great day."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day, it was a pleasure to show how different techniques gave the various effects. I trust the items you made will be used for some time!"

Mandy Hetherton reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"Lorna was a great teacher - clear, patient (especially when I just couldn't get my knots right!) and encouraging. The small class size (6) meant that she could help if anyone got stuck. She shared interesting information about the history of bookbinding and her own story of how she got into it as we worked, which added value to the experience. All materials were supplied well in advance and were of high quality. I am delighted with my notebook and would highly recommend this workshop. You don't need to be at all 'arty' or have any experience to come away with a really pleasing result. I was given the workshop as a present, and will definitely gift it to others too. Thank you Lorna!"

Camilla reviewed: Platter & Plates Workshop with Bryony Applegate

"I spent a joyous morning slip casting in porcelain using marbling with Bryony. She was an excellent teacher and facilities were very good. No experience of ceramics is necessary. Bryony is a lovely person. I look forward to receiving my glazed pots."

Alix reviewed: Book binding - Zoom Saturday Morning Workshop

"We booked this course for a way of three friends in different places (and countries) to get together and celebrate a special birthday. We all like creative activities and an online book binding course fitted perfectly. I'd seen it had good reviews and I now know why. Lorna was a delightful teacher, prepared, clear and with a clear passion for the topic. She was patient and had useful stories and anecdotes that helped us really enjoy the session. In addition we all came away with beautiful, professional looking hand bound books. Wonderful. Thank you so much Lorna"

Vicky reviewed: Make a terrarium

"My mum and I did this workshop and we both really loved it. Mel has a lovely shop and it is perfect setting for this workshop. It was so interesting watching Mel put together the Terrarium for us to then follow, to begin with I couldn’t believe we would be able to get the plants in the bottle, but it all makes sense when Mel shows you how. I found it very calming, and both mum and I are very pleased with our final Terrariums. I will definitely recommend this to friends as a fun and relaxing thing to do."

Chloe reviewed: 3 or 4 stone set silver stacking rings

"I had an amazing day on this course! Sarah is such a kind, patient and knowledgeable teacher who made the experience very enjoyable. The rings you make on this course are gorgeous! I’m definitely going to be booking other courses with Sarah, that’s for sure!"

Vicky J de-Vries reviewed: 5 week beginners crochet course with ready, steady, HOOK! (daytime)

"Lynn is a very welcoming and patient tutor. She has well prepared lessons with handouts and samples and the class runs at the appropriate pace for all the students. The location for the class is excellent and easy to find."

Ready, Steady, HOOK! responded:

"Thank you so much Vicky. I am very glad you are enjoying the course. Lynn."

Tracy reviewed: Enamelling taster

"Had a really enjoyable enameling session with Gen. She makes the process really accessible and fun, offering a wide variety of options in terms of what materials you can use/incorporate to create your final pieces. Thoroughly recommend."

Karen reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery for Beginners

"Wow! What a fantastic day. Jo is a brilliant and patient tutor who taught me enough skills, in one day, to give me the confidence to try it again at home. With guidance from Jo I made a beautiful pendant and earrings, which have already received compliments. I will be attending the ring workshop next which I’m sure will be just as good."

Jo Hunter Wearable Art responded:

"Thank you Karen - I'm so pleased you had a good day and look forward to seeing you again soon! Jo"

Trace & Jon reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"We had a great time learning about and making candles with Anita on Saturday. Her class was so much fun and I was so impressed with the beautiful candles we created under Anita's expert tuition. The amount of information she gives you during the class gave me the confidence to make my own candles at home. I will definitely be booking to go back and highly recommend Anita and her fantastic workshop. Thank you Anita for making our weekend so special and fun."

James Crowther reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"There were to be 2 attendees for the knife making course with Dave (as well as 3 “axe’ makers with Andy!) however the other attendee didn’t tip up - this only enhanced the experience as it was 1 to 1 ? for me. You choose the style of knife and the wood for the handle and then you are put straight to work firstly grinding the shape of your knife from a piece of steel with Dave guiding you all the way - you get shown what has to be done and then you are left to do it - you’re told when in doubt ask which I did and Dave explains how best to achieve the best result - the course is not slow but you don’t feel pushed, listen to the advice and you’ll be fine and at the end of the course you’ll have a very sharp knife (cuts through paper like a warm knife through butter). Heed the advice in previous posts - if it’s cold wrap up ‘cos it’s very cold in the forge, take food and drink. Would I recommend the course - a resounding yes !"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Hi James, many thanks indeed for your kind words, it was great to have you in the forge and I'm really glad you enjoyed the day. Kindest regards Dave"