Latest reviews

Maja & Gerda reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Very good course and what's most important suitable for children too! Very safe and fun. Richard was amazing, he provided lots of info about resin calculations and other important tips. He was very patient and helpful during the course. Great experience and good fun for adults and kids too! Highly recommend this place, it was enjoyable and at the same very educative."

Lisa reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Well explained and demonstrated. Free to make whatever you like. Happy with the results. No previous experience but found it simple and enjoyable - lots of fun - excellent experience. Would do it again and recommend it to others."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Lisa (and Charlotte!). Good luck with your future jewellery making plans. Jonathan"

Aby reviewed: Fascinator Hat millinery workshop

"I really loved my day with Elena - she's really talented and super helpful. Really recommend this course if you are interested in learning about fascinators!"

Jason C reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I'm thinking of getting into wood-turning but had no background or experience beyond some basic woodworking, so booked this one-day 1-1 course to give it a go. Simon is an excellent teacher. I felt I learnt a great deal (which I still remember!) and got to try a variety of techniques. The time just flew by, it was 5 pm before I knew it! It's a nice location and the workshop/facilities are great. The lunch was lovely too. Went away with a nice bowl. Highly recommended."

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

"Hi Jason, Thanks for a great review; we're so glad you enjoyed your experience. Do get in touch if you need any further assistance. -- Simon & Louise"

James reviewed: Feltmaking - OOH the choices!

"Barbara's wet felting workshop gave me an opportunity to be creative in a different medium. My wet felted landscape picture is now framed and hangs on a wall at home. It was good fun making the picture and was helped by clear instruction in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you James. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the feltmaking day. Your landscape picture looked fabulous in its frame. Regards Barbara"

Andrea C reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"A fantastic afternoon spent with David learning the art of resin casting. Really informative and good fun too. We learnt lots and feel really confident about giving it a go ourselves at home. Thank you :-)"

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you for visiting the workshop it was great to have you attend the course, really pleased you enjoyed it and found it useful. Thank you very much for your kind comments"

Marc Draper reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"I spent an excellent day under Alex's tuition. I was not a complete beginner when I walked into his forge and came away from it with much more knowledge and confidence to try more at home. The tongs I made will be very useful for future projects. I would not hesitate to recommend the course at the Chalkpit forge"

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Marc, thanks for the great review. Glad to hear you learnt lots and are happy with what you made. All the best Alex"

George reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Have wanted to try woodturning for a while and my partner bought me this course as a present. I had an amazing time learning how to turn with Simon, he is an excellent teacher, very knowledgeable & helpful. Had a lovely day there and would recommend it to absolutely everyone that wants to try this craft! 10/10"

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

"Hi George, Thanks for the review -- really appreciate it. Hope we've kindled enough interest for you to take up the craft; don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any further help or information. -- Simon & Louise"

Maria O'Neill reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Really loved the epoxy resin workshop with Richard. He's a great teacher and took us carefully through the various stages, so at the end, we had created beautiful mini epoxy resin river tables. Fantastic, and I can't wait to receive it. Thanks Maria"

Bradley reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"A great day with Jake. He explained everything really well and created an enjoyable working environment to create a beautiful bowl - the wood was stunning! A day well spent and very happy I signed up to the course."

Johanna Russell reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"This was the second time I have been on this course, it was so good the first time I really wanted to come back and refresh my skills. Mark is an excellent teacher and really supportive in helping people to learn, even beyond the basic skills required to make a box. I have learnt so much from him, the box I made is beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend."

Rosie Stynes reviewed: Introduction to glass fusion Morning half day taster (beginners)

"Thoroughly enjoyable course and well taught. Sally is friendly and easy to talk to. Felt very Covid safe as well. Emails are answered immediately and collection of finished items, at your convenience."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Rosie - it was a lovely workshop, thank you for coming. Look forward to seeing you again in the workshop :)"

Barbara Ward reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A brilliant day, so enjoyable. Jonny and Becky are excellent teachers, very patient! I would definitely recommend the course. Thanks also for the lovely lunch, home made cake and general hospitality"

Daniel reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Richard was very insightful and informative, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend to a friend"

Charles Mylchreest reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"What a great weekend. A superb set-up and excellent tutoring made this a memorable few days. An excellent way to reacquaint yourself with handy work or to try something new. Arian was good fun and very knowledgeable."

Alice Brooks reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Really enjoyable day, with a really chilled atmosphere loads of help and a fantastic basket to bring home that will last forever. Definitely recommend it and choose the lunch as it’s fabulous, didn’t go hungry or thirsty all day."

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you Alice It was great to me you all and your baskets were fantastic!"

Alan Eardley reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I have just attended this course, and I am certain that I will be returning! During the course, I have turned a plank of wood into a beautiful box and learned so much from Mark. He is a great teacher and the workshop is a great place to make a box. I will be returning as I have confidence in Mark, the workshop and I am inspired to try something more challenging."

Helen Leigh-Rush reviewed: Large size Christmas wreath (#1) kit with warm white lights (Code 104)

"Abigail and Melody were very helpful and I cannot wait to hear what my friends and family think of their presents… so excited!!"

Inion responded:

"It was a pleasure to help you Helen and we also hope all your friends and family like their presents too. Send us some photos when they are finished!"

Angie page reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I did the course with my Husband, Son and Daughter in Law. It was their treat to us and we had no idea what to expect. It was an amazing experience. Matthew has a wonderfully relaxed teaching style and made us believe we could achieve anything. We learned so much with plenty of laughs along the way. We produced some beautiful pots, and can't wait to pick them up once they are fired and ready for us. I really recommend this course for anyone who may have an interest in pottery, or even if you think you don't. You may surprise yourself. I certainly did."

Kate & Kiran Cheema reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Great I introduction to epoxy, suitable for complete beginners. Richard was patient, very informative, a great teacher all round! Put up with Kiran’s incessant questions and was generous with his expertise! Highly recommended."

Sean reviewed: Silver jewellery making workshop for 2 people

"Having no experience with jewellery making, Julie ensured we were choosing the design that we wanted. Even before the class started, we felt the warm welcome from Julie. The class itself was amazing and Julie took time for each one of us to progress with our design and offered advice on how each of our designs can effect the ring and the process. I definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to try something new. The facilities, tools, and the cake, was amazing. Thank you Julie for your time."

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"It was a very enjoyable and productive session. Thank you Sean for the kind words and for taking the time to write a review. I hope you both enjoy wearing your rings."

Jessica reviewed: Christmas Calligraphy Baubles with Laney's Lettering

"I did this course yesterday with the lovely Bonnie. It was such a great afternoon, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bonnie was great at explaining the different strokes and really encouraging. I’ve already some more baubles to make some more at home"

Laney's Lettering responded:

"Thank you so much for the kind review, Jessica. I'm so glad that you had a great time and that you are already using your new skills to add some more baubles to the collection. It was lovely to meet you."

Pete Hunter reviewed: Blacksmithing for two people North West UK

"Cannot speak highly enough about Bob, what a legend. Took my friend for his birthday and we both absolutely loved it, Bob is an incredibly knowledgeable and patient teacher and a good laugh too. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Brilliant."

Louise reviewed: Sterling Silver One Day Simple Ring Making Course (Merseyside)

"I love my ring and had a really good time making it, Thank you."

Rees reviewed: Wire Wrapping Jewellery Course (Merseyside)

"We attended the wire wrapping course as a group activity and had a really great time making some lovely pieces. Thank you for being so patient Carol ??"