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 is the UK's largest art & craft courses marketplace, connecting you with over 6,000 independent artisan makers, craftspeople, & artists.

Our huge community of UK makers offer you an unrivalled selection of real life in-person workshops, courses and classes offering you unforgettable experiences, a chance to develop satisfying and useful skills, develop fascinating hobbies and meet likeminded people.

We also kits, creative classes available live online, downloadable online courses and a NEW handcrafted shop.
 
Our unique gift vouchers and cards make a memorable present, giving them the gift of creativity… literally anything on the CraftCourses site.


Our mission… 


We are passionate about getting people making! And in doing so, to shine a light on the wonderful benefits of the creative and practical arts. We are passionate about getting more of us making, connecting with likeminded people and having some fun in the process! 


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

Our testimonials…


You can read 54k + reviews, with 98.8% of our customers rating their experiences as “excellent”.

We have a Trustpilot TrustScore of 4.9 or ‘Excellent' and a top level rating of 5* on our 300+ Google reviews.

Our makers have also sent us lots of testimonials over the years.. read their comments here


Our people…


Made in Wales, we are a small but perfectly formed team of engineering, editorial, customer service & marketing professionals. 

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

Our founder Kate Dewmartin won 'Creative Entrepreneur of the Year’ for Wales at the GBEA awards 2022. 

For 14 years now we have been dedicated to supporting independent 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.


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 3 p.m. weekdays via the telephone on 01239 805080 or via email on contact@craftcourses.com

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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

13 Jun 25'

Maggie Fox reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Absolutely brilliant day. Bought for my husband as a birthday present and he loved it. Chris was superb, thank you! "

13 Jun 25'

Henry Buckeldee reviewed: Belt Making Workshop

"I attended the half day leather belt course. Excellent tutor who explained all the tools and techniques and more. Was presented with choice after choice. What colour leather, stitching, rivets or stitching. I supplied my own buckle which I have made into a lovely new belt. I have faith this will last a lot longer than the modern bonded leather ones you buy. Also embossed my initials. Got me thinking about what else I could make in leather. I bought her book, which explains all the tools and techniques. And also a list of leather suppliers. An eye opener of a course. Thank you. "

13 Jun 25'

Asheena reviewed: Afternoon Creative Weaving 2 hour Taster Workshop - flexible timing

"Ruth is an absolute legend! She's knowledgeable, patient and really enjoys teaching creative weaving and letting the imagination run free on the loom. As a random bonus, she gets extra brownie points for remembering my name on the first go, everyone forgets my name lol. "

13 Jun 25'

Barbara reviewed: Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop with April Pebble

"Great day with loads of support and encouragement. Venue was good as well. "

13 Jun 25'

Patricia & Julie reviewed: Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop with April Pebble

"We had a very enjoyable day with April in her workshop making a glass mosaic in a frame. April explained instructions succinctly and allowed us free rain with the materials available. She allowed us to get on with it, but was always available to help out when needed. Some of us needed a bit more time to finish and this was accommodated. Many thanks We left with a colourful creation and grout to be used the following day after the glue was fully set. "

13 Jun 25'

Gemma reviewed: Home-ed Pottery and Arts Award

"Kids are really enjoying thier class with Geraldine, shes great with the kids & im enjoying watching them get creative, highly recommend "

12 Jun 25'

Chris reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"A wonderful day. Dave knows his stuff and shares his knowledge well. Every stage of the day flowed and I left with a beautiful knife. AND I also left with the skills and confidence required to re-handle a carving knife and fork - double win."

12 Jun 25'

Sam W reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"A wonderfully taught course, the instructor Richard is an energetic and passionate teacher who excels in creating a fun learning environment. Also doesn’t hurt that you get to take the 4 pots you’ve made home with you."

Potterydayz responded:

"Thank you for joining the Raku workshop Sam, a pleasure to guide you towards the outcomes. Glad you enjoyed the course. Hope to see you again."

12 Jun 25'

Kathy reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"We really enjoyed reupholstering our dining chairs. Thanks to Peter's excellent teaching & guidance we now 4 beautiful chairs which are much admired. There are a maximum of 3 students per session so everyone gets individual attention. Peter's attention to detail means that our chairs look as though a professional has reupholstered them even though they were our first project. This is a great course - the 5 star reviews are completely justified & I would have no hesitation in recommending it."

12 Jun 25'

Katherine Stewart reviewed: Learn to make a Byzantine bracelet

"Brilliant session learning the craft."

12 Jun 25'

Hannah Taylor-Matthews reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"What a wonderful workshop. I went yesterday and still thinking about my creation and everything I learnt on the day. Elaine is an excellent (and patient) teacher and I’ve got the stained glass bug now! Would really recommend. "

12 Jun 25'

Rachel Keir reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"We had a great morning making obelisks in a beautiful woodland setting. Suz was an excellent teacher and explained everything well. I’m delighted with the end product! "

12 Jun 25'

Clare Palferman reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This is a wonderful course. It was a small class, taught in a wonderful setting by an experienced teacher. I'll go again. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Clare, it was lovely to spend the day with you and your mum, and it would be a pleasure to see you again!"

12 Jun 25'

Mike reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"The one month professional development course is perhaps the best thing I have done since studying arboriculture in the 90’s! Peters woodworking knowledge is endless, it just keeps coming. Seeing him in his element during the creative seating course was incredible. How he understands everyone's concept at the start and guides them through the various stages to achieve the result is mind boggling, just watch the video on Instagram!! Such a lovely place to learn, it’s as rural as it gets. Thanks Peter and Toby, I will defo be back…..one month's not enough!!"

12 Jun 25'

Alice reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"I booked the experience for a friends birthday and it was a great day, really relaxed and informative. Scott is an excellent tutor and we learnt a lot of useful tips about pallets and tools."

11 Jun 25'

Nicola Harper reviewed: Glass bead making / lampwork

"What a great day learning a new skill! Karen was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She led the workshop with an excellent balance of teaching, and standing back to allow me to try out the techniques, whilst being supportive. Highly recommended :)"

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