Latest reviews

BERTHA Brown reviewed: Needle felt a blue tit (Midday on Fridays and 3pm on Saturdays)

"lovely workshop, learnt a lot, met some lovely ladies virtually, really enjoyed myself"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Hello Bertha, Thank you so much for your review! It was lovely meeting you today. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop. Best wishes, Gwen"

Lynne Cowell reviewed: Crochet for Beginners - Discover your 'crojo'

"A really enjoyable session with Donna, the hour flew by. I had never crocheted before and by the end of the session I was able to make a chain, turn a corner and crochet several rows. Donna demonstrated and explained everything very clearly. Looking forward to practising the skills I have learnt and doing more sessions to learn some new ones. Thanks Donna"

Moira reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"My first online workshop during lockdown. I have been looking for something to re-kindle my creativity and finally found it. Mandala drawing suits my style of intricate drawing and I am now hooked. A great workshop run by Kathryn who was very patient and explained the process very well. I am now using the follow up notes to create a Mandala, hopefully worthy of putting on display. Thanks Kathryn."

Mandala Meadow responded:

"My pleasure! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your artwork. I hope you'll share it in our Facebook group and thank you for joining!"

Ruth reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"This class was simple and fun - I really enjoyed it. I feel able to take what I have learned and continue with my own pieces. And the website has given me some great ideas. Kathryn was extremely accommodating in terms of when I had the class. I ended up in a class on my own as I couldn't manage the times she normally does but it was not a problem for her."

Mandala Meadow responded:

"Thanks Ruth. It was great to meet you and I so pleased you enjoyed my class (despite the inital technical glitches). And thank you for joining my Facebook group. I hope to see you again soon."

Jan reviewed: Beginners candle making kit + online videos + live online workshop

"A great way to spend a couple of hours with like minded people. Sarah was very knowledgeable about candle making and was very encouraging. My kitchen smelt amazing."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you Jan, I am delighted you enjoyed the workshop :)"

Zoe reviewed: ‘Sunset in wool painting' interactive online course with live tuition

"Dear Raya, I really enjoyed the course I did with you and since then I have tried to make a wool painting for a friend with some of the remainders and am finding the technique really relaxing. (I have attached a few pictures of the wool painting for my friend just in case you are interested) I have enjoyed it all so much and I can’t wait to do more so I just wanted to thank you again for making the course so amazing! I’ve also looked more at the pictures of your own wool paintings on your website and was just blown away by how realistic and beautiful they were - I especially loved the cat. You are so talented! Best wishes, Zoe"

Zoe Evans reviewed: Rag Rug Bouquet Making - Live Online Class - Tools Not Included

"This was a lovely workshop learning all you need to make seven beautiful flowers. Ideal on line as able to see clearly up close on the screen, and to show your work to Elspeth as well. Felt very relaxed and great being able to do in the comfort of my home. Can’t wait to finish them off now and pop in a nice jug. Thank you."

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you Zoe, I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop, be sure to send us a picture of your bouquet once it's on display. Elspeth x"

Shirley reviewed: Beginner's DIY Hand Sanitiser Natural Soap Course

"Thank you for yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about soap making and plan to do more! And I will definitely recommend you to my friends."

Eileen Flanagan reviewed: Learn to Knit a Pom Pom Hat

"I had a fantastic time! I love that they send all the materials in advance! I really appreciated it."

Leroy Payne reviewed: Men's Knitting Class

"Really stress-relieving! I had an excellent time in this course! The instructor made sure that we were all having a great time."

Wystan Dudley reviewed: Men's Knitting Class

"Great atmosphere! Everyone was kind and I felt really comfortable. My beanie turned out great."

Kate Buckle reviewed: Online courses in sculpture

"I learned so much in just an hour! Danae is a born teacher, giving clear instruction and encouragement. She took time to listen to what I wanted, took on board my previous skills and experience, adapting my lesson accordingly. She is enthusiastic and brimming with ideas! I would definitely recommend this course!"

Claire Harrison reviewed: Collection of pumpkins - Needle felting craft kit

"The product itself is excellent. The materials appear to be of a high quality and the instructions look clear and straightforward. I was disappointed by the delivery. The package was left on my front doorstep (extremely visible spot), no one was in the house at the time, and had been ripped open."

Feather Felts responded:

"Hi Claire, I am really disappointed to hear you had a bad experience with delivery of your kit. We have tried various delivery companies in the past and Hermes seem to deliver the best overall service (although not in your case). It is a difficult one for me to correct and I can only apologise and hope it wont put you off shopping with us again. Warm regards, Jane"

Mel reviewed: Spring wreath with gorgeous artificial flowers and nest detail.

"What fun to make your own wreath. Jennie’s instructions are easy to follow, and she’s certainly very skilled, although I think I need a bit more practice! :). I will be doing a Christmas Wreath this year too."

Jenni Wren Creative responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. Yes practice makes perfect and the skillset that you have acquired in making the wreath can be applied to making more in the future, especially, as you mentioned, for the most popular season of all Christmas. Look out for my wreath kit and online/in person workshops available from November as I teach more ways of making and decorating wreaths. Enjoy your wreath Jenni"

Sophia Foster reviewed: Online courses in sculpture

"Thank you Danae for this excellent and meaningful course. The online instructions were really straightforward and I was really impressed with the attention placed in the organization of the structure of my session. The online delivery was ideal for me as it allowed me to work around my family commitments while I enhanced my skills in sculpting. The session was tailored to my individual needs and this supported my learning further. Danae could easily spot my weaknesses as her enthusiasm ensured an atmosphere supporting the exchange of ideas. All my questions were fully addressed and Danae is an outstanding professional who manages to inspire students. Really enjoyed the course. It was an amazing learning opportunity and I look forward to continuing my lessons with Danae."

sue reviewed: Soap Making Workshop and Kit with Kat Wood

"I attended this live zoom workshop yesterday. It really was a great way to spend an hour and a half! The instructions were very clear and the box of resources that had arrived previously was generous and well planned. Kat was very patient and knowledgeable and very engaging with her workshop. Would definitely recommend this course."

Adam Nortman reviewed: All about honey - tasting and cheese pairing

"This was a valentines gift from my wife. Was an interesting session. Learnt that I dont like runny honey, but prefer cloudy honey. My life has been a lie until now. Did not realise the cheese was for after the honey, so was smashing the cheese in my cake hole as fast as I could during the honey tasting. My bad. The secret in envelope one was superb. Great session, thank you."

Debbie reviewed: Kitchen Lithography Printing at Home

"This was the first printmaking process I learnt with Scarlett and I honestly was blown away by it! Who knew that ordinary stuff you could find in your kitchen could produce such amazing and varied results?! Scarlett's friendly and warm teaching style and sense of humour, and her vast knowledge of printmaking, made this a really rewarding course. A fab box of materials sent out prior to the course, videos available to rewatch, and Scarlett's generosity in answering all questions patiently, maximised learning potential. Don't hesitate - sign up now! ?"

Debbie reviewed: Card Collagraph Printing at Home

"I have been on several of Scarlett's excellent online printmaking courses now, and great they never disappoint! She is a highly skilled printmaker herself, and a great teacher. I was new to card collagraph and found both Scarlett's videos and the Zoom sessions really clear and inspiring. Added to that was the super box of materials sent out before the course started, making it incredible value! Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended."

Sandrine reviewed: Kitchen Lithography Printing at Home

"Fabulous course! Kitchen litho is a great process: it is amazing that everything you need to create beautiful prints are in the kitchen. At first it seemed like a lot of steps to learn, but under Scarlett's supervision, it all ended up so well. This was my 3rd course with Scarlett so I would definitely recommend any course with her. She is a fantastic teacher and printmaker."

Fiona Evans reviewed: Online courses in sculpture

"I have started a course with Danae and she is very patient and enthusiastic! Danae is very thorough and organised in teaching the process of learning how to sculpt, from drawing to armature to materials and so on. I highly recommend her!"

Danae's Art Lessons responded:

"Thank you Fiona! It’s a potty I can’t do a review my students too."

Sandrine reviewed: Card Collagraph Printing at Home

"I really enjoyed this course and it was really eye-opening for me to see what you can actually achieve in printmaking and especially with card collagraph. You don't actually need a lot of material to create a great imagery. I had always struggled to "finish" drawings and that gave me the tools I was missing. Scarlett is a truly inspiring printmaker: her prints are beautiful. The course is well balanced: the videos go through the process step by step, then you have time to practice. The Saturday is a time to have more practice, share with others and get some feedback. Scarlett is really supportive, has a lot of advice to offer and creates a unique atmosphere. Even if it is online, you feel like you are being cared for. I definitely recommend this course."

Katie reviewed: Kitchen Lithography Printing at Home

"Scarlett's kitchen litho course is amazing! The teaching is jam packed and the resources you receive are fantastic value for money along with the course content. Scarlett is a fantastic teacher, extremely clear and supportive."

Holly reviewed: Kitchen Lithography Printing at Home

"Learning kitchen lithography with Scarlett was so much fun - this was my first printing course and I absolutely loved it, and really got the bug. Kitchen lithography is like magic - the results you can get, even without a print press - are brilliant. The box of materials, tutorial video and online workshops really do deliver everything you need to make amazing prints, but also to feel like you're actually doing something with other people! Scarlett makes the whole thing a really fun experience. It was lovely to be able to share prints with others on the course, see and hear about their experiences, and get inspiration from their work."

Holly reviewed: Card Collagraph Printing at Home

"I learnt how to do card collagraph online with Scarlett and it was brilliant. The quality of prints you can make is fantastic - I don't even have a printing press and was so impressed with what can be achieved with the materials provided in the box - plus a wooden spoon for hand burnishing. Scarlett is really approachable, patient and supportive and her video tutorials make the processes really clear, even for total beginners like me. The online workshops are so relaxing yet productive - the time flies! I'm really glad I took this course as I now have a great network of print friends to share successes (and failures) with, and even to swap prints."