Latest reviews

Carol Lloyd Williams reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"I completed an online course with Claire yesterday and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Her work is totally inspirational and the atmosphere she creates for each and every one of her students to succeed is exemplary. The learning is well structured and supported. The 3 hours passed exceptionally quickly and I left the session looking forward to working with her again perhaps even managing a course face to face in time. Thanks Claire."

Catherine Clark reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"I had a brilliant time with Raya attending her online interactive Poppy Field Course. My husband purchased the course for my birthday. Raya has an amazing technique to create pictures using merino wool. I have never heard of this method of making a landscape picture but I was amazed the detail you can get using the vibrant merino wool colours. Raya created a lovely relaxing workshop and with the other people attending we all had a great time. I would definately recommend this course as a person new to the craft world I was proud to leave the online workshop with Poppy Field landscape picture I created. Thank you Raya...."

Lydia Bates reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course One Day Course via Zoom

"Paula’s online candle making course was brilliant and so worth the time and every penny. You are provided with a wealth of information beforehand and also during the course. I feel like I have everything I need to know how to make candles successfully. Whether you want to make them as a hobby or to sell you will have an excellent base to confidently do so from this course. Paula is very clear, informative and patient. Thank you for everything!"

Diane Denney reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"What a lovely way to pass the time - learning this ancient art form and its wellbeing properties. Kathryn was a very enthusiastic teacher and encouraged us which made it fun and the group were just lovely. I’m hooked now - and looking forward to more of Kathryn’s courses."

Mandala Meadow responded:

"Thank you, Diane. I'm so pleased you found it interesting as well as fun and also relaxing. Delighted to hear that you are hookeed! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your artwork."

Barbara G reviewed: Live Online Class - Beginner Rag Rug Techniques - Including Tools worth £30

"This is a great value and well run online course. Tools and equipment all arrived well in advance. Elspeth is really friendly and an excellent teacher. She was very skilled in ensuring that we all mastered the rag rug making techniques. The 2 hours really flew by! I definitely feel confident to now start on my own rag rug projects thanks to this course. Can’t wait to get started!"

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you Barbara, I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and you feel confident to get going now on your own - make sure you send us pictures of any makes :-)"

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

"Fantastic Course and a wonderful way to escape from work! Can't wait to do another one in February! Thank you for an awesome 4 hours"

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Lucy, Thank you so much for the lovely comments. I am so glad that my course helped you to switch off and relax. Thank you for booking the next wool painting course . Look forward to seeing you and teaching you on the 27th of February. Best wishes Raya"

Beth reviewed: Needle Felt a Bumblebee

"Gwen’s workshop was absolutely fantastic. She was really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and created a really relaxed and encouraging atmosphere! The materials were sent well ahead of time with beautiful packaging and attention to detail and there was plenty of surplus which was really generous. Gwen is a great teacher and I look forward to booking onto another of her sessions soon!"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Hi Beth, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! It was lovely meeting you and it would be great to see you again if you did fancy another session :). Take care in the meantime and best wishes, Gwen"

Jane Hardy reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"The kit was a gift for a friend in Scotland, I can say she was delighted to be receiving it. The ordering, personalised message and postage was quickly and efficiently organised when purchased and posted very promptly."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane - very happy your friend received her kit and was delighted ;-) I've been re-learning the geography of the UK whilst sending out these kits!"

Lynne Young reviewed: Mandala drawing - Beginners

"I really enjoyed this session. Everything was clearly explained and I had great fun! I can’t wait to be creative with mandalas - can’t recommend this enough!"

Mandala Meadow responded:

"Thank you, Lynne. So pleased you enjoyed my class. Can't wait to see what you do next! I hope you'll share it."

Megan Lunn reviewed: Needle Felt a Bumblebee

"Wonderful class. My kit arrived in plenty of time, well packed up, lovely quality and generous amounts of wool (I could make several more bees!). Gwen got in touch before the class with clear joining instructions. The session itself over zoom was lovely. Gwen had a great set up so we could see her and the demonstration at the same time. She explained everything really well, answered all questions and was very encouraging. This is the first craft activity that I have successfully started and finished within a day. A wonderfully relaxing afternoon, I feel accomplished. Fantastic for beginners or for anyone just wanting a relaxing afternoon of crafting with other people. I’m looking forward to seeing what other kits and sessions Gwen has coming up."

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Megan. I’m delighted you enjoyed the workshop :). I thought your bee was fantastic! I hope you find time to put your feet up with a crafty project again soon."

Philippa Stuart Cox reviewed: Needle Felt a Bumblebee

"Loved the bee course and would like to do a online craft day every month with Gwen, Thankyou so much"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Hello Philippa. It was lovely meeting you and Caroline yesterday. Thank you so much for your lovely review! I look forward to seeing you again :)"

Hilary reviewed: "Field with red poppies" wool painting interactive online course with live tuition.

"Great course with a really talented teacher who is extremely clever at getting the best from her students. I took this course and fell in love with a therapeutic wool painting technique. Now I booked a place on the online Sunset wool painting . I really look forward to develop my skills further with Raya Brown. I would recommend this course to everyone."

Nicola reviewed: Needle Felt a Bumblebee

"This was a fantastic workshop! Excellent tuition from the Gwen who was so helpful and knowledgeable about her craft. I really enjoyed the afternoon and really enjoyed learning a new skill. I look forward to more workshops!"

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Nicola, it was really nice meeting you. Thanks so much for such a lovely review :). It would be lovely seeing you again if you did fancy joining another workshop. In the meantime, enjoy your crafternoons!"

Beverly Jeffreys reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course One Day Course via Zoom

"Paula’s Candle Making Webinar was excellent. Her creative and inspiring knowlege gave me the confidence that I can make a luxury candle. Due to COVID, our booked in house course was cancelled, however, then reschedule as a webinar course. The process of actually making a candle via webinar was amazing, and successful!! I can’t wait to book my next course with Paula!!"

Joanna cox reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course One Day Course via Zoom

"The online zoom candle making course was fantastic and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested. Paula is incredibly knowledgable and an amazing teacher. I had so much fun making two beautiful candles and am so inspired to make more. She gives you all the necessary beginner information and tools you need to get you started whether it’s a hobby or something you want to make into a business. Thank you very much Paula."

Susan Warner reviewed: Free introductory tutorial 'Intuitive Oil Painting' for beginners

"I have never used oil paints and whilst my result is not perfect David’s suggestions, but also reassurances, that whatever happens is fine kept me going and I am quite pleased and definitely going to try something else."

The Old Kennels responded:

"Thank you Susan, not only the the kind review, but also for sharing your first very beautiful oil painting with us! You should be very proud of what you have achieved and I really hope you are inspired to keep going now! Davids next video Glorious Glazes is now also available to view!"

Mark Cheatham reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"As someone new to the world of mosaics, I wasn't sure what to expect. I needn't have worried. Thanks to the gentle coaching and expert advice of Jackie, I had a great day at her workshop in the tranquil setting of Blackwell. In fact, I enjoyed myself so much, I ended up going back a second and third time! The course is structured so that you're able to walk away with something you've created on the day - and, if you don't finish, Jackie bends over backwards to help make sure you get your piece completed. The best tribute I can give her is that it helped to fire a real interest in me, and a real desire to carry on producing new mosaics. Oh, and just so you know, Jackie does a fine lemon drizzle cake that she wheels out for tea breaks!!!"

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Thank you Mark for such a lovely review and I’m really pleased to hear that I may have encouraged you to make more mosaics. I would love to see your work at some point and as you know I’m always here to offer advice. It has been especially nice to receive your review at a time when I cannot currently hold any workshops and it’s made me look forward to the day when I can restart them. Thank you ?"

Anne Youngman reviewed: Needle Felt a Bumblebee

"A real pleasure, from the moment my box of kit arrived to the finished bumble bee picture. I recommend this highly. It was totally absorbing. Gwen is a great teacher, the class was relaxed and friendly and great fun. I enjoyed every moment. My kit felt like a box of treasure. I had more than enough to create my picture and have been making more bumble bees with the extra roving. Treat yourself, the process of needlefelting is totally absorbing, very therapeutic and the finished results are lovely."

Gwen’s Felted Paintings responded:

"Aww, Anne, thank you so much for such a lovely review! It was lovely seeing you again and I am so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. I love the bee you made with the extra wool!"

Farrah Sanders reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course Live Online

"If you are starting a candle business, it would be almost impossible without Paula’s incredible knowledge. I promise you, after being in the forums, I know more in my sessions than people that have been doing it without training for months. On top of the sheer amount of knowledge, she’s so super nice and so patient. She explains everything so clearly and it was so enjoyable. I highly recommend the one to one course. The candle I made is amazing by the way! Very very happy!"

Liz reviewed: Rainbow mosaic wall plaque (interior) - a mosaic kit in a box

"Fantastic kit, really clear instructions and loved making it thank you!"

Ann-Marie Thomas reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"My Husband purchased me the Sleeping cat sculpture kit as an Anniversary present. The Kit had everything I needed to build the cat and paint it. The Step by step instructions were easy to follow. I was able to grab a drink and a bite to eat between stages like the drying process. Overall a really nice kit and introduction to Sculpturing techniques. I whole heartedly recommend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ann-Marie ;-) Really pleased you liked the Sleeping Cat Kit and found the stages easy to follow if you have not tried sculpting before. I hope it has launched a new creative pastime! Jo x"

Alice reviewed: Extra yarn for kit

"This is a brilliant class! Sophie is a lovely patient teacher and I made the most beautiful throw. I'm recommending this to my friends!"

Forest and Dot responded:

"Thank you so much Alice for a lovely review!"

Tracey reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills for complete beginners ' 10-week interactive online zoom course with live tuition

"Fantastic course with a really talented teacher who is extremely clever at getting the best from her students. I took the first course and have not looked back! If you think you can't draw and paint let Raya prove you wrong...she did me"

marcus davis reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"What a great course so much fun and so much learnt in two days. A bag made and taken home what great value. Jason is a kind and supportive teacher. Throughly recommended."

V MASTER reviewed: Beginners Weaving Kit with handheld loom, instruction booklet and yarns

"Lovely little kit. I have really enjoyed learning this new craft and the kit provides everything you need. More help is also available on numerous videos on line so you can't get stuck and can progress and get tips for things to make! Good communication with Siobhan. Recommended if you want something relaxing to occupy yourself."