Latest reviews

James Harris reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"I really enjoyed this session! Creating a Mandala from scratch was great fun and Kathryn made the workshop fun and interesting. I have continued with the Mandala drawing afterwards. Very relaxing. Would certainly recommend it!"

Mandala Meadow responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and thank you for your review. It was lovely to meet you. I hope you get a great many years of enjoyment creating Mandalas!"

Yvonne Rush reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Very enjoyable day learning how to work with willow. Jon and Becky were very friendly and helpful, patiently correcting my mistakes! Had a very tasty lunch and Becky's lovely home-made cake. Money well spent."

John Wadsworth reviewed: Mandalas of the World

""This course has been a total joy, and it has been full of spiritual and cosmic revelation. The way Daniel teaches perfectly fits the way that I learn best. He treats the material with such reverence and poetic beauty. I feel this week has opened up a path for me, and I feel it will play an important part in my life from now on. I always felt barred from the artistic world, not feeling in any way that I possessed artistic talent but this course has given me access to an artistic passion. I only wish I had been introduced to this way of understanding and practising sacred art earlier! Thank you so much. " John Wadsworth: Mandalas of the World (May 19) course participant; PhD research student at CCCU and author of Your Zodiac Soul: Working with the Twelve Zodiac Gateways to Create Balance, Happiness & Wholeness"

Sara Hall reviewed: Mandalas of the World

"What a wonderful course! I cannot believe how much we got through (and we got to do Venus’s mandala too!). It was a mind-stretching, heartwarming and soul-inspiring week. I am so very grateful ..."

Jill Turner reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Brilliant one day course. We were taught different techniques and how the willow is grown and the preparation process before it can be used to weave. Becky and John are very helpful and patient tutors and Becky bakes the best cake. Well worth the money for a fun and productive day, I bought home a lovely good-sized basket that I made with some help."

Chris Gough reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"A really enjoyable but challenging day. Matt is a good communicator, patient and enables individuality. Thank you"

Andie reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A fantastic course. John and Becky were very helpful and friendly, met some amazing people and had a great lunch. What more could anyone want! A brilliant day out."

Angela white reviewed: How to use essential oils with your dog - with Living Naturally Loving Life

"Started this course today, so much information, really good value for the price of the course. Good Introduction information about Author, so looking forward to completing the course."

The English Herbalist responded:

"Hello Angela, Thank you so much for the speedy review! I'm so pleased to read that the workshop is what you're looking for. Happy creating and thanks once again! Niki."

Edith Pollock reviewed: Necklaces, handmade beads, ancient fresco-style, papiermache recipe

"Wonderful day. Eleanor was very skilled, and meeting like-minded people was a thrill. Making beads and decorating them is very therapeutic! Thank you too for a lovely lunch and ample tea!"

Florence Jones reviewed: Necklaces, handmade beads, ancient fresco-style, papiermache recipe

"Had a great day, was very relaxed and had a lovely lunch. Thankyou."

Nuray Hocking reviewed: Necklaces, handmade beads, ancient fresco-style, papiermache recipe

"Making a necklace from smashed egg boxes wow!!! Thank you for a great day Eleanor. You are an amazing artist and I really enjoyed your workshop and lovely homemade soup....!"

Hafwen Edwards reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"I really enjoyed Learning about Lino printing it was such a awesome day ! and finding ways of adapting to my disability for printing was fab! I’ve got the bug for Lino printing and being creative and making awesome prints I’d love to learn more and meet more great artists and do other courses too I thought Lee as a teacher was brill and helps you a lot and finds ways to get things so you adapt to your disability It’s such a lovely place to be and be creative. I really enjoyed learning a lot from lee. Thank you"

Lee Wright Artist responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Hafwen. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you and all the other students and to help you make your wonderful prints. All the best, Lee"

Vanessa Gaier reviewed: Macrame - Wall Art

"Wendy was infinitely patient and kind. My best friend and I had her all to ourselves as we grappled with the art of knots by making something that resembled wall art. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend Wendy and her teaching. Lovely little space ❤️"

Dru reviewed: You Choose Sewing days: One to One

"I spent a lovely therapeutic day with Becca, sewing along a waterfall jacket in a one-to-one session. Becca was very happy to be flexible and advised me on my pattern and fabric choice in advance of the session. I’m a beginner sewer, and Becca introduced me to how a pattern works, and guided me through all the stages, interspersed with laughter, chat and coffee. Highly recommended."

BeccaLou Creates responded:

"Dru, having your company for the day was a pleasure, I'm so glad that you enjoyed yourself, I was very impressed with your beautiful jacket, you are no longer a beginner! thank you"

Tracey Barnes reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I knew nothing about working with glass prior to one day course but Jill provides just the right amount of instruction and guidance. She really listens to what you want to achieve and encourages you to be creative. It is well worth thinking about what to make in advance as options are varied and flexible. The day course provides plenty of time for the experience to feel relaxed and therapeutic and the home-cooked food was high quality and delicious."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Tracey for your review and thoughts on your day. We are encouraged by your comments and feedback, that's great to hear how you felt about your day with us. Thank you. Kind regards John and Jill."

Chris Lovell reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"Deb and I came away to celebrate our milestone birthdays. We had a very exciting day making flowers. Ade and Andy were so helpful and patient with us ensuring that we came away with two wonderful flowers each. The lunch and refreshments were also lovely especially the homemade cake (thank you, Deb)"

David reviewed: Bandsaw box making day

"Just the ticket took everything I wanted from the course, Ted is a nice guy and very helpful, thanks."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks David I appreciate your kind response and hope to hear from you soon on another course. Regards T"

jane reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Had a great afternoon with Anita, learnt a lot and enjoyed creating my own candles."

Caroline reviewed: Tree of Life Pendant and Earrings Workshop

"Great course trainer very patient and helpful."

Pat Miller Jewellery responded:

"Thanks Caroline! Your necklace and earrings looked fabulous, well done!"

Kate horley reviewed: Tree of Life Pendant and Earrings Workshop

"Highly recommended very good work shop, with lots of tea and cake."

Pat Miller Jewellery responded:

"Thanks Kate! I loved your pendant and earrings, so wintery looking and beautiful! I owe you a cookie recipe, I’ll send it out today."

Jayne Oldmeadow reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Really enjoyable workshop in Melanie’s cosy studio. I attended as a complete beginner and already have my next one planned. Really relaxing…lovely way to spend an afternoon. All the equipment you need is supplied, great instruction, lovely, fun atmosphere. Needless to say…I would highly recommend it."

Crafts in the Valley responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Jayne! I'm looking forward to seeing you again for more Fused glass magic xx"

Paul O'Leary reviewed: Antiquarian bookbinding repair day

"This was a fantastic course. Stephen was extraordinarily generous with both his time and materials. Before I went, he called and talked through exactly what I wanted to accomplish and tailored the course accordingly. Stephen is a wonderful teacher and managed to cover an extensive subject in a day without feeling rushed. I was learning by doing, which suited me very well. I'll be returning!"

Jane reviewed: Scrap glass mosaic workshop (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"This was a fantastic course. Kate was informative, patient and supportive. She gave us lots of ideas but encouraged us to be creative and the results were amazing. I would thoroughly recommend this course. Finally, I have found a way to use up all the scrap glass I generate!"

Shona reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Course (Merseyside)

"I attended the course with my daughter who bought me it as a birthday present. We had a really fun time spending a few hours together and made some lovely rings ? Thank you, Carol."

Michelle reviewed: Silversmithing Taster Day (Merseyside)

"Great value for money and I really had a great time and made some nice rings.."