CraftCourses helps people experience the joy and satisfaction of making and doing all across the UK, and beyond.

Supporting crafts since 2011

Hands forming a vessel on pottery wheel
CraftCourses.com is the UK's largest arts & crafts workshops marketplace, connecting you with over 6,000 independent artisan makers, craftspeople, & artists.  Fulfil your dreams, develop satisfying & useful skills & fascinating hobbies whilst meeting likeminded people.

Our huge community of makers offer you an unrivalled selection of real life in-person workshops, courses and classes offering you unforgettable creative experiences. 

We also offer kits, creative classes live online, downloadable online courses and a handcrafted shop.
 

The gift of creativity...


Our unique gift vouchers and cards make a memorable present. Give your friends or family members the gift of creativity and let them choose. The vouchers can be issued digitally via email or via First Class Royal Mail with you selecting one of our artists designed cards and including a personal message.

You choose the amount and the design - they choose from anything on the CraftCourses site. Browse our designs here


Our mission… 


We are passionate about getting more people making. This shines a light on the many well-being and skills benefits of practicing creative and practical arts. We connect you with likeminded people,  you have  fun and greatly enjoy the satisfaction of 'I made that!'

Made in Wales, we are a team of engineering, editorial, customer service & marketing professionals, based in the Preseli Hills of Pembrokeshire. 

Since 2011 we have been dedicated to supporting independent UK artists and craftspeople, as well as larger organisations in the arts education sector, with our excellent customer services, good value services, imaginative marketing & bespoke-built software.


Well said Mr. William Morris, you are right there.

What our customers say…


Since 2011, we have collected 54k + course reviews on CraftCourses.com, with 98.8% of our customers rating their experiences as “excellent”.

We have a Trustpilot TrustScore of 4.9 or ‘Excellent' on our 470+ reviews and a top level rating of 5* on our 500 Google reviews.

Our makers have sent us lots of testimonials over the years about the affect we have had on their businesses; read their comments here


Our awards…


We have been a certified B corps™ company (a global movement committed to using business as a force for good) since 2021. We are  members of the Good Business Charter founded by Julian Richer. 

CraftCourses were winners of the Digital & Creative Champion award at The Good Small Business Awards 2025, as well as winners of the Best Crafting Experiences Platform 2025. Our founder Kate Dewmartin won Creative Entrepreneur of the Year for Wales at the GBEA awards 2022 and is shortlisted for the 2025 award. 


Join our community… 


Do you teach or make? You will be right at home in our community of over 6,000+ UK based artisan makers & tutors. We offer a friendly, cost-effective way to share your fascinating skills with the world. You focus on the creative bit, leaving us to take care of bookings, helping you to earn significant additional income.

Join the CraftCourses Makers Community and Pass It On!


Contact…


We love to hear from you!

You can contact us between 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays via the telephone on 01239 805080 or via email on contact@craftcourses.com

CraftCourses in the media

CraftCourses wins Best Crafting Experiences Platform 2025
19 Nov 2025
CraftCourses wins at The Good Small Business Award
30 Oct 2025
15 best craft courses across the UK
17 Feb 2025
Christmas Crafts with CraftCourses
25 Dec 2024
'What do you get the man who has everything?'
21 Dec 2024
CraftCourses is a B Corps - using business as a force for good
9 Oct 2024
Wonder Walls & Berry Nice
21 Sep 2024
CraftCourses.com on Radio 4
2 Sep 2024
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10 Apr 2024
15 best craft courses across the UK
6 Oct 2023
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6 Mar 2023
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29 Dec 2022
Great British Entrepreneur Awards – The winners!
29 Nov 2022
Kate Dewmartin is named Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2022
22 Nov 2022
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17 Aug 2021
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20 Jun 2021
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29 May 2021
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19 Dec 2020
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17 Oct 2020
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9 Jan 2020
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8 Jan 2020
16 best craft courses across the UK
12 Dec 2019
Artist gives up career and moves into new 'home' at Ushaw to follow dream
10 Mar 2019
Artisan holidays set to boom in 2018
11 Dec 2017
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28 Sep 2015
The Joys of Whittling
11 Jan 2013

With over 45,000 reviews we needed a way to give our star Makers & Tutors the recognition they deserve. Browse the UK's most popular creative tutors & makers from the award-winners below

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Recent reviews

18 Dec 25'

Elly B reviewed: Double-Sided Lampshade Making

"I highly recommend taking a class at the cute little studio at The Little Craftery. I drove 1 1/2 hrs to attend the 2-hour lampshade class and was very happy with the quality of the instruction and delighted with the result. Well worth the drive! Wendy is very calm and organised and did a great job teaching us within the timeframe. It is wonderful to have talented people who are willing to pass on their knowledge."

18 Dec 25'

Greg reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"Spent a wonderful day yesterday with Ian learning some new skills and went home with a lovely piece of furniture that makes me smile every time I look at it. Ian has a lovely way of teaching that focusses more on you just trying to do what feels right for you and the piece of wood you are working with rather then trying to achieve some sort of perfection. As a result its a much more rewarding experience all round and the handcrafted stool I ended up with far exceeded my expectations of what I'd be able to achieve. I can't recommend this course highly enough, if your even vaguely interested give it a go!"

18 Dec 25'

Catriona MacKenzie reviewed: Wet felt your own rug with Wooly Wormit

"I had a wonderful day at Burmieston where I took part in a wet felting workshop. Everything was provided, the tutor was lovely and very patient! It was great fun and we came away with a beautiful Jacob fleece felted rug, well fed, after a fabulous lunch made by Keesje (really amazing!) I highly recommend Burmieston’s Craft Courses."

18 Dec 25'

Juliette Richardson reviewed: Garden Sculpture Course

"We brought the garden sculpture course for my husband and son’s birthday. I was struggling to find a date that they were both able to attend, Bill went out of his way to add an additional date. My Son (27) and husband (69) loved every minute of their day. Bill was an excellent host who not only taught them new skills, he was also a great host who made them feel very welcome. Communication before the day was great too from what to wear/bring with to the night before messaging with a heads up about the local road works. They and myself are delighted with the garden sculptures (poppies and mushrooms) they brought home with them. I would highly recommend this workshop. Thank you Bill for making their day so special "

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Hi Juliette, it was great to have them here for our sculpture course they are welcome back anytime for another course! and i'm glad to hear that the mushrooms found a good place in the garden! All the best Billy"

18 Dec 25'

Clare H reviewed: Wet felt your own rug with Wooly Wormit

"An enjoyable day of learning and creating. Good facilities and a tasty lunch."

17 Dec 25'

Sharon reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"An excellent experience shared with friends. Chris was an excellent teacher, very knowledgeable and supports every step of the way to create a beautiful piece. Would highly recommend."

17 Dec 25'

Pauline Naylor reviewed: Felt Making Paintings

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The class was friendly and engaging. The tutor was responsive and has raised my confidence to continue practising the art."

17 Dec 25'

Helen K reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"Had an absolutely brilliant time at this workshop! Jade and Ian welcomed us into their home and we had great fun making lots of different beads. I will definitely be returning to learn more! Thank you so much!"

17 Dec 25'

Megan reviewed: One Day Jewellery Course - New Forest

"My Daughter, Grandaugter and I had a lovely day and have our creations to enjoy. It will be good to return sometime to practice our new skills."

Lightwave Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Megan! It was lovely to meet you all. Congratulations on your beautiful creations, hope you enjoy wearing them. Have a wonderful Christmas and hopefully see you again next year! Natalia "

17 Dec 25'

Ted reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"Really enjoyed my session with Tyler. I came out the day with a really good understanding of different joining techniques and how to achieve them neatly. I was really impressive with what we managed to achieve for the day and he seems like the sort of guy that would be more than happy to help you in the future. I'm looking forward to taking these skills into my own projects!"

17 Dec 25'

Hannah reviewed: Mosaic Robin Garden Stake

"Absolutely loved doing the Mosaic Robin with my Mum and my Nan. Something a little bit different and a lovely opportunity to sit down and spend time together doing something creative that we all enjoyed. Super pleased with how our Robins turned out and Gillian made the process so easy to follow. Would love to do another workshop! "

Meridian Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Hannah. Was a pleasure to host you all and your robins all turned out beautifully. So pleased you enjoyed the workshop and hope to see you all at another one soon xxx."

17 Dec 25'

Carol reviewed: Create at home-Fused Glass Meadow Bird kit

"Really enjoyed this craft experience-great interaction with Amanda. "

Pink House Glass responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Carol. I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed creating your Meadow bird. Amanda :)"

17 Dec 25'

Liz Billington reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"My daughter and I spent a lovely day making baskets and making friends. We’ve learnt a new but absorbing new skill! "

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you Liz, it was great to work with you both and we look forward yo see you again."

17 Dec 25'

Claire Munn reviewed: Silver Bangle Making Class

"I booked the bangle making workshop as a gift for my mum, which she and I very much enjoyed a few days ago. Collette is so lovely, which really adds to an already fun and interesting workshop. The process of making our bangles was great and we were really pleased with the jewellery we took home. It was a brilliant way to spend the afternoon and we would highly recommend Collette and this workshop."

16 Dec 25'

Nicole reviewed: Snowflake Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop

"The snowflake Christmas tree decoration workshop was fabulous. Michael was an excellent tutor who guided us through the making process really well ensuring that we all went home with a finished snowflake to proudly hang on our tree. The whole workshop was very relaxed and hugely enjoyable - highly recommended."

16 Dec 25'

Helena Bowes reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Session (Private Booking)

"Excellent course, thoroughly enjoyed it. Dawn was a great tutor, she explained everything really well. We all had a really nice few hours."

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