Latest reviews

Lisa W reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed making soaps, bath salts, bath bombs and body butters with Julie. I liked the fact that we made everything using oils so the duration of the products made will last longer. Julie shared so much including her templates, the products she makes including how to make a holder for soaps without the use of scissors. Lunch was beautifully served, it was a fun and very informative day. Julie also shared her suppliers and recipes in a timely manner. Thank you so much for a great day!"

Rochelle Ham reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Fantastic learning experience, really helped me to understand the how's and whys of spinning as well as the skill itself - and s good few tips and tricks!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Rochelle. It was a pleasure to meet you and Lisa and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day and found it helpful. Your spinning was fabulous so I shall look forward to hearing all about your progress in the future. Well done."

Sarah reviewed: 2 day jewellery/silversmithing course - all materials provided

"I really enjoyed this course, Sue was so accommodating about my hearing impairment and made me feel really comfortable about doing the course. It was a great way to learn the basic core techniques for jewellery making and be really hands on. A relaxing and fun time in beautiful surroundings. Sue is an absolute delight !"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you Sarah, I am so glad you enjoyed your course. You made lovely bangles to 'jingle' :) Hope to see you again soon, for the casting day. Take care, Sue"

Garry Humphreys reviewed: Copper foiled glass intro at Blue Kite Stained Glass

"Very much enjoyed the day. Learn't all the basic skills required to produce a piece of work that at least my wife was impressed with. I am now starting to acquire the equipment needed to continue. Many thanks Iain."

Blue Kite Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Garry, glad you enjoyed it - keep up the good work!"

Ailison reviewed: Short evening course in Copper Foiling Technique

"I recently did the four week copper foiling evening class with Sharon at AWOL studios. First things first, before telling you how brilliant this course was (and it is) I should fess up that I have done three other courses with Sharon - a mosaic introduction and two stained glass panel courses. It's safe to say I think she's brilliant. Back to copper foiling - Sharon is knowledgeable and a wonderful teacher. The studio is set up excellently with very generous work space, and all materials were included in this course in the price. The amount of glass to choose from is amazing - no cheap shortcuts here, thank you! - and Sharon is always on hand to help with any design issues. I completed three pieces, a small practice sun catcher, a bird from Sharon's design collection plus a fox that I found online. I'm really pleased with all three, and I want to do another course in the New Year, timing permitting. If you're thinking about it, stop thinking and do it. You won't regret it. The two and a half hours flew by each Thursday and I felt a real glow of accomplishment. Course mates were brilliant and we all cheered each other on (I am still in awe of the rainbow star and the goldfinch). It's hard sometimes to mentally commit to an evening class; I felt the same. But each time, after I dragged myself out, I found myself happy and engaged and energised at the class. The fact that Sharon also provides tea and stellar choccy biscuits may have helped also.... I highly recommend any of Sharon's courses and this one in particular - I will be back for more."

Cliff Broom reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"I really enjoyed my day learning how to upcycle furniture with Hannah. She took us through the whole process from start to finish and it was ideal for a complete beginner like me. The pace was excellent and the supporting materials meant that we didn't have to try and remember everything. Hannah was a very patient and supportive tutor and I would thoroughly recommend the day."

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks Cliff! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the course. It was a really fun day and I loved how ambitious you were with your design. I can't believe that you are a beginner! Amazing! Thanks so much for coming on the course, it was a pleasure to meet you :)"

Heather Janet Church reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"Great in many ways 1) Instructor made you feel at ease 2) Location was absolutely adorable and craft inducing 3) Lovely lunch although the only comment I would make is a little more savoury and less sweet perhaps? It was sandwiches then cake, yoghurt, tart and fruit. Perhaps swap the tart or cake for some crisps? 4) A lot more to take home then I realised. Definitely great value for money and I will be booking more courses like this."

Nicola Bowyer reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"What a fantastic day, Jake was a brilliant teacher, so patient. I had never done wood turning before and he explained everything so well. The course was one to one so I had loads of time to practice. I’m so glad.I booked and now I’m hooked"

Jo and Lara reviewed: Amazing encaustic art day course

"What a brilliant day. My 12 year old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our day and were amazed at what we could achieve in the day. Phil is an excellent teacher and made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed the art form so much that we have bought the starter kit and we can't wait to have another go at home. We will definitely be back for another training session so that we can expand our knowledge. Thanks Phil."

Phil Madley responded:

"Thank you. Thank you. Look forward to taking you on the next steps of your encaustic journey. You probably don’t realise but this review has taken me to Platinum level. Also big Thankyou to all the people that reviewed my course x"

Jasvinder Patel reviewed: Introduction to candle making workshop

"Absolutely amazing class. I could do this class over and over again because Pauline created a wonderful relaxed class, brilliant room setting, great location, course plan was easy to understand and was not overwhelming. Even as a complete beginner you will come away from this class very knowledgeable and have the confidence to get stuck into candle making. The materials given were really easy to understand at home too. I really recommend this class highly, you really will come away with so much whether it be for a hobby or even if you want to make and sell your own candles. I can't get enough I will certainly be back for more. Pauline's classes are very addictive and so much fun I love it. Thank you Pauline xxx"

Bonita Candles responded:

"Thank you Jas for your awesome feedback. It means a lot to us. You was a great participant in the group. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon. x"

JACKIE BROOKS reviewed: Wet Felted Flowers

"Myself and my sister-in-law did this course this week. The tuition, the space and the hot drinks (and biscuits!) were all excellent. Shame our skills didn't match up to this but we are still proud of our finished flowers and now feel quite able to have another go at home. Thank you for a very enjoyable morning."

Hazel reviewed: Upholstery workshop afternoons - bring your own project

"The upholstery class I attended last weekend was excellent. I stripped down and made great progress covering a small chair (although there is still more to do) under expert guidance and in a friendly environment. This was my first attempt at upholstery and I am looking forward to my next class."

Jody Gray Upholstery School responded:

"Hi Hazel. Thanks so much for leaving a review and for your lovely comments. We shall see you in January Graham"

Heather Pinto reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking with Gedwood

"My husband and I did this course, thoroughly enjoyed it and very pleased with the things we made. Excellent tuition, would definitely recommend giving it a go."

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Heather! Lovely mallets you and Paddy made. Good luck with your future projects"

Andrea Stephenson reviewed: Gemstone Stacking Rings: Silver Jewellery Making

"Wow! This was an amazing course! My daughter and I attended this workshop and I can’t rate it highly enough…Nina is an absolute gem, highly knowledgable and lots of fun. We came away with lots of news skills and 2 beautiful rings as gorgeous reminders of our workshop. We enjoyed it so much, Nina very kindly put together a box of tools for us to make more silver with so we can make our own items. We are very much looking forward to working with Nina again!"

Shona Clarke reviewed: Log to tumbler with Gedwood

"Loved taking part in the log to tumbler course. Ged is an enthusiastic teacher with an obvious passion for his craft. His attitude makes for a relaxed, fun and interesting day. Ged’s outdoor workshop is quite something, I really enjoyed using the shave horse! Thanks again Ged, I’ll raise a dram to you when my tumbler is ready!"

Gedwood responded:

"Ah thanks Shona! Yes have a dram for me!"

Mole Hogan reviewed: Willow Staghead Sculpture Haymoor Studio

"What a fantastic day, given to me as a birthday present by my best friend. A full day from 9am to 3pm, learning the basic skills but creating the most incredible deer, or should I say Doe. You needed full concentration so no time to think about anything else, but the satisfaction of slowly seeing your creation come together. Jo was a fantastic teacher, giving us support and help when needed and all the encouragement to develop our skills. Thank you for making my 50th Birthday one to remember with my best friend."

Joanna reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"Claire was very welcoming to me even though I arrived on zoom 40 minutes late! Claire caught me up quickly and the was very good at explaining the Lino technique to a novice like me. Claires has a very clam and kind nature which is perfect for teaching a new skill especially over zoom! Thank you."

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

"We had a lovely day. Tejal is such a good teacher. So knowledgeable and encouraging. My 14yo daughter was surprised how much she enjoyed it. Definitely recommend."

Kate Burnage reviewed: Woodland Beauty Taster- Wild Woodland Spa

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Wild Woodland Spa mini workshop at Eccleshall Woods. Rachel is an excellent tutor; engaging, interesting and most supportive. I felt as if I had achieved something by the end of the evening and came home with a number of lovely products that I had made under her watchful eye. I have used some these since: they are far superior to shop bought ones. I'm looking forward to taking this new interest much further."

Laura reviewed: Willow Angels

"Both the course and venue were great. Rachel made us all feel at ease and gave clear instructions whilst allowing us to work at our own pace. Make sure you’ve got room in the car to take your angel home afterwards!"

Kate reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"Thoroughly enjoyable morning making pendants and a candle holder. Helen was calm, cheerful and explained clearly. Had a lovely time choosing the coloured glass and nuggets - like being in a sweetie shop!"

Lee Cox reviewed: Raku, Saggar, Barrel, Copper Matte & Horsehair Firing Weekend Workshops 2025

"I learnt loads on this enjoyable course about raku, barrel and saggar firing methods, not least because not everything was predictable. Thanks to Alison and Abi, I now feel confident to try these myself and experiment till I find my own preferences. I'm experienced in other forms of pottery and am very glad I've added to my knowledge through this course."

Homera Wood reviewed: Introduction to Silkscreen Printing in Cambridgeshire

"It was a wonderful day. Judith was a very good teacher. I learnt a lot and enjoyed the company of interesting people with a shared enthusiasm. The studio was bright and airy and our lesson was informative, practical and with a great deal of depth to what we were taught. I recommend this course to anyone who would like to learn a new hobby or to work with textile in a new way."

Jules reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"This weekend far exceeded my expectations. Bill has a wealth of knowledge that he happily shares and uses to encourage creativity. It was a delight to have the space, time and guidance to create and learn. Highly recommended."

Bespoke Leather responded:

"thanks Jules, i will keep you informed of new courses when i list them. best wishes Bill"

Karen reviewed: Introduction to candle making workshop

"What a fabulous afternoon. Thoroughly enjoyed the session. Everything was well thought out and Pauline had such a lovely way of teaching and sharing her knowledge and skills. Shall definitely be returning."

Bonita Candles responded:

"Thank you Karen. for your lovely feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed your afternoon. We're looking forward to you coming back. xx"