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

Supporting crafts since 2011

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CraftCourses will help you connect with thousands of craftspeople & artists all across the UK, who teach their wondrous skills!

We have a massive choice of creative in-person workshops, handmade art & craft kits,  classes available live online, downloadable online tutorials and a handcrafted shop offered by our 6,000 + strong community of independent UK makers & creative organisations.

Our mission is to make that connection between UK artisans and those of us keen to experience the joy of practical and creative arts. There is great satisfaction in being creative; making and doing things with our heads, hands & hearts - it's so good for us on many levels.

We have collected 44,750 reviews so far from happy customers, with a whopping 98.9% of them rating their experience as "excellent". 

Established in 2011 in Pembrokeshire, we are a family run business and the UK’s largest creative experience site; from glassblowing to blacksmithing, printmaking to pottery, sculpture to photography, oil painting to digital illustration, there is something for everyone!

Our gift vouchers and cards make a unique and memorable present, redeemable against anything on the CraftCourses site.


Who we are?


Made in Wales, we are a certified B corps™ and a member of the Good Business Charter as well as winners of the 'Creative Entrepreneur of the Year' at the GBEA awards 2022. 

We are a small team of engineering, customer services & marketing professionals. For 12 years now we have been dedicated to supporting artisans, craftspeople, arts centres & colleges across the UK, with our excellent customer services, marketing & bespoke software.

We have a yen to do some good in this world by shining a light on the many wonderful benefits of being creative and learning hands-on, practical skills. We are passionate about getting more people making and all having some fun in the process!




Do you teach or make?


For our large community of over 6,000 UK based artisan makers & tutors, we offer an effective and friendly way to share your fascinating skills with the world, book & sell your courses, kits & 'makes' and earn yourself significant additional income.

Teach with us - join the CraftCourses Makers Community! 

We are free to join, with no listing fees, we take a modest commission (the cheapest comparable rate we believe you will find) only when we deliver a fully paid up customer to you.

In return we offer a highly effective marketplace for your craft & art courses & kits, a very secure booking platform, full refund & cancellation handling, bespoke cancellation policies, safety & protection for both Makers & Customers , excellent customer services (real live friendly & polite people answering our phone calls and emails!) and fun & engaging marketing via our social channels, newsletters & our solid search engine rankings. 

What our tutors & makers say about us

Join the CraftCourses community, you will be among friends and very welcome !



Contact


We love to hear from you!

You can contact us between 9.30 a.m. and 3 p.m weekdays.

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

28 Apr 24'

Tomos reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"The two day blacksmithing course is a truly enjoyable and informative experience. I was able to gain hands on experience in creating a number of decorative items. Aaron’s wealth of knowledge of blacksmithing skills and its context within Welsh cultural history made the course a thoroughly fascinating experience that is highly recommended."

28 Apr 24'

Julie reviewed: Needle felt a Fox with Felt Fabulous

"Great course , teacher created a relaxed environment. Supportive each step of the way. Great making and creating something from scratch with all the tools and materials given and layed out for you. So satisfying going home with your creation."

28 Apr 24'

Su and Jo reviewed: Ecoprinting- exploring the magic and alchemy

"We had an amazing time learning all about eco printing. The whole day was so interesting and flew by. We thoroughly enjoyed learning a new technique and came away with lots of different prints. Fiona was really knowledgeable and was able to pass on her knowledge clearly. Her enthusiasm for her subject was infectious. We will do another course I'm sure, now that we've got the eco printing bug! Thoroughly recommend. "

28 Apr 24'

Chris Ebert reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"An incredible 3-day workshop with Lucy Churchill learning stone masonry and carving skills. I was a complete beginner with no creative skills at all and Lucy made this ancient art accessible and enjoyable. I met some of the loveliest and most interesting people at the workshop and we learned and laughed together. I would recommend this to beginners and creatives alike. Loved it."

28 Apr 24'

Tom M reviewed: Cyanotype Prints - the fundamentals and more ...

"Great day, lovely to have produced so much and explored so many different techniques and approaches. Thanks so much!"

28 Apr 24'

Gill Thackray reviewed: Introduction to woodworking in the grassington area

"Just completed a basic wood working course with Alec. We learnt how to handle tools and create joints to make our own items. Alec was brilliant at explaining and we learnt how to correct mistakes. Would highly recommend course. "

28 Apr 24'

Jacky L reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"We had a lovely day. Scott is a great teacher with so many skills. We learned a lot about how to use resin properly and what can go wrong. I highly recommend Black Paw workshops for anyone wanting to learn new crafts. He answered so many questions. Great cake too. Thank you."

28 Apr 24'

Tina Mitchell reviewed: Building and weaving a simple stool at The Quiet Workshop

"A wonderful two days. The course was very informative and enjoyed everything. We learnt so much as the course was to explain what we were doing and why. The drinks and lunch were provided and very yummy. The hosts were lovely people, friendly and welcoming. Conversations were varied and light hearted. Very pleased with the end products."

28 Apr 24'

Sarah Hunt reviewed: Furzie's Workshop - Needlefelting Day

"If you've ever FELT like needle FELTING, this is the course for you. Amazing to leave with a fully formed animal at the end of the day. Great fun day out with friends. Michele is lovely, talented and very patient and showed us loads of new skills. Lovely lunch provided by Brown and Forrest next door. Bring a picture of the animal you want to sculpt with you! "

28 Apr 24'

Michael reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"This was a wonderful journey. Thanks to Lucy for her patient guidance and careful care. The whole process was perfect."

28 Apr 24'

Michelle reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"Wonderful workshop, tutor and couple of days learning carving. She was very patient and was always on hand with encouragements. Lovely food & cake provided. I would highly recommend "

28 Apr 24'

Karen reviewed: Bring your own sewing machine - workshop

"Both Carol and Rachel are incredibly welcoming, patient and knowledgeable. There is nothing these ladies don't know about the world of sewing. I can heartily recommend and I will go back in the future "

28 Apr 24'

Julie ward reviewed: Stained Glass Workshop at Misshandled, Bollington Mill

"I absolutely loved the two days learning from Jo. She gave clear instruction in a friendly and easy to understand way. The group size was ideal and the workspace was lovely too. I made a beautiful small leaded panel which I was pleased to be able to take home and will most definitely continue with this craft. "

28 Apr 24'

Jim Taylor reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Fantastic course, lots of hands on practice and Dave is really easy going and a great trainer "

28 Apr 24'

Rosemary Crook reviewed: Cyanotype Prints - the fundamentals and more ...

"Lovely lady, lovely day, lovely results. Paced just right."

Judy P. dye - print - weave responded:

"Thankyou Rosemary, I’m really pleased that you enjoyed the day. Lovely to meet you. And despite the grey skies and rain we produced so many prints didn’t we? Best wishes, Judy "

28 Apr 24'

Jane A reviewed: Stained Glass Workshop at Misshandled, Bollington Mill

"Brilliant course! Jo was so informative and helpful and made the course such a fun thing to do. I love the piece I made and all the other participant’s pieces were beautiful as well."

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