Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses reviews

15 Nov 16'

Dean C reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"A great day out and a wonderful experience with still lots more to learn! I would gladly go on another course, the instructor, Stuart, was very patient and could fix any mistakes a novice like myself might have made. A long day, that will leave you feeling proud of what you have achieved. 5/5"

19 Oct 16'

Jenny Jones reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"Excellent course. The tutor Maggie is endlessly patient, very knowledgeable and a great inspiration. Can't wait to do another course with her."

18 Oct 16'

Fiona reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"Brilliant two days really pleased with my new basket. Lots of help and support. Looking forward to the next course."

18 Oct 16'

Shona G reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"A very enjoyable two days. And I came away with a great basket!"

18 Oct 16'

Rob Stevens reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Brilliant day! A great location and the course was just right as an introduction to blacksmithing. A relaxed atmosphere and the tutor provided good support and was very patient!!"

17 Oct 16'

Two day willow work reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"This is an absolutely brilliant course. It's the second one I've done and had the same tutor. She is patient, clear, organised and very very good. Highly recommend this course and have already planned to do another."

17 Oct 16'

Nick Healey reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"A relaxed atmosphere. Just 2 students to one instructor so you had plenty of help / attention. The day passed very quickly."

24 Jun 16'

Julie Thompson reviewed: Shoe Making course – three day course

"I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 days shoe making (mine are one of the pairs in the picture). Nick is a good teacher and knows about the sharp end of the business too and was very generous in passing on his knowledge. Expect long busy days; it's an ambitious course but set in the tranquil surroundings of Stanwick Lakes it made for a unique experience."

23 Jun 16'

Gina Starling reviewed: Basket Making Introductory Course - one day

"I had a lovely time and made a beautiful basket that I am still using. Probably need to go on another course to make another basket."

23 Jun 16'

Tony Fitzpatrick reviewed: Shoe Making course – three day course

"Good course content and instructor was well informed. However if I was going to give you some criticism - there wasn't enough tools / glue containers and heat guns for each person which. Thank you for the course. PS: Do you provide Certificates for the course as I would like one for my business and future plans."

22 Jun 16'

James Lee reviewed: Shoe Making course – three day course

"This was a thoroughly enjoyable course, the time flew by and I learnt so much from Nick Cooper whose teaching was excellent. Well worth coming up from Somerset. I would like to do more shoemaking if a 'next stage' course was available."

22 Jun 16'

Corrine Brice reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Brilliant course, very knowledgeable tutor, went at just the right pace for everybody. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and came away feeling like I'd really achieved something. Looking forward to doing the green oak chair course."

22 Jun 16'

Emma Catlin reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I had a fabulous day, it was so absorbing and informative. Much better than I expected it to be! Also, to work in a small group was great - we could get information and specific help with our work and I felt I learned so much. The tutor was very knowledgeable, and it really ignited my enthusiasm, I could have merrily carved away for another few hours! I am a complete new comer to wood carving, but have been trying to source tools and equipment to be able to finish the project I started. I plan to continue if time and space allow. Excellent!!! Thanks Pete!"

22 Jun 16'

Blacksmithing reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"A really fun day led by a very friendly instructor. Lots to learn, most enjoyable."

22 Jun 16'

Anna Kingsmill-Vellacott reviewed: Basket Making Introductory Course - one day

"Maggie is an inspired teacher able to convey her own enthusiasm for the subject. The course numbers worked beautifully and, even though the day wasn't wonderful weatherwise, I think we all enjoyed it. The small round basket I made has been extremely useful to me for holding bobbins and/or rolags when I spin. It's been very much admired by my fellow craftspeople. I really enjoyed my day and have now booked for the two day course. I do hope there will be more such courses - excellent in every way."