Latest reviews

Geraldine reviewed: Sew and Make a Pencil Case Ages 8-16 years YORK

"Really good, my daughter came home with a lovely pencil case which she is now using for school. Excellent instruction and materials provided and good venue."

Thread and Press responded:

"Ah that’s wonderful, thank you "

Cathryn B reviewed: Candle Making

"I really enjoyed this course; the sorting room and accompanying shop were lovely spaces to work in.Kathryn explained the procedure really well and was on hand for any further help needed. I was so pleased to leave with four finished candles in decorated tins-great for Christmas pressies. Soy wax and real essential oils available to use."

Ashley Harvie reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Steve and Angie are WONDERFUL teachers! We had an absolutely brilliant few hours making beautiful objects that seemed totally unattainable when we watched Steve’s initial demo, but through their attentive guidance we had a wonderful (and totally safe!) time manipulating the glass into our own unique creations. I cannot rate these guys highly enough! We made 4 beautiful objects each - helped by two lovely people. We’ll be back for sure - whiskey glasses next time please! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review Ashley, we had a great time working with you and David. So glad you enjoyed your time with us, hopefully we can help you make those whiskey glasses in the future. Regards Steve and Angie "

Carole Fennell reviewed: Quilt in a Day, one-to-one course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"Amanda was very patient and showed me a lot of techniques. Being a complete novice there was a lot to learn and the course was very informative. It has given me the confidence to try some of the techniques and start to work on my own projects. Thank you for a great day and I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to start quilting or improve their skills. "

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you for your review Carole. I enjoyed watching your rapid progress as you went through the day! Amanda"

Katie H reviewed: Make a 'Concertina' purse in a day - Craft it yourself Practical Leather Course

"A great workshop. Georgie is an excellent tutor and explains each stage thoroughly. So pleased with my purse and to achieve this in a morning. Learnt a lot of new skills."

Susanne Frost reviewed: Autumn Foliage and Berries: A Vibrant Watercolour Journey Monday Evenings Via Zoom

"I rate this course as 5 Stars. It was an excellent course. It’s always a pleasure to be taught by Purnima she’s very relaxing and a good tutor showing you all the painting techniques and explaining when to use each one. For me however this course really taught me how to apply shadows to the leaves which is a real game changer."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you Susanna for joining the Autumn foliage course so pleased to hear you have learnt new tricks to enhance your painting. Look forward to teaching you very soon."

Kate reviewed: Wooden mechanical toy (automata) making

" Stefano is a great teacher and made us feel very welcome in his workshop. I am so pleased with my fishing cat toy. He was also extremely helpful with sending directions and instructions ahead of the workshop. I would highly recommend this course. Thanks for a fantastic day! "

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Hi Kate! Thank you for your nice review! I'm very happy that you enjoyed making the fishing cat, it was a long day but what a satisfaction transforming few pieces of timber in a mechanical toy! "

Bridget reviewed: Creating automata - weekend course. Explore the combination of movement and materials such as wood, wire, metal tube and sheet, found objects and figures.

"Fantastic course. Fi is a great teacher and helps you to problem-solve whilst making room for learning. Supplies for the course and tools are excellent. Lovely vibe and absorbing. Recommended "

M Baggott reviewed: Deep Buttoned Upholstery Workshop - Stool, Storage Crate or Footstool

"My daughter and I had a fabulous day making a deep buttoned footstool. A big thank you to our tutor who was so knowledgeable, patient and keen to share both her skills and knowledge. Our footstools will be well used for years to come."

Helen Hennerley reviewed: Beginners one day basket weaving course

"Thoroughly enjoyed the Beginners One Day Basket Weaving Course. The setting was perfect, in a beautiful location near Bala. Rowenna Williams is very experienced and passes on her knowledge in a calm, patient manner. I came home with a finished willow basket that I love and the skills to have a go by myself. I will definitely be booking another course with Rowenna when I can. Thank you for an amazing day."

Celf Gwyllt Cymru - Wild Art Wales responded:

"Hi Helen, so glad that you enjoyed the day. You created such a beautiful basket on the day. I hope it'll inspire you to create some more in the future. Looking forward to seeing you again soon."

Judi Pitcher reviewed: Flower Patch Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"I did the flower patch workshop, last Saturday “, with Rachel . An absolutely perfect day ! Rachel is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and passed this on to us in a very relaxed way. We all came away with a lovely piece of work , all different; but all wonderful. We made beautiful flower patches that can be used to embellish a piece of clothing or bag. There was plenty of coffee and cake; all set in a beautiful surrounding; at Bunbury Mill . PERFECT ; thank you xx .. on top of this workshop I have just been to a talk/presentation, delivered by Rachel, called “ How Textiles tell stories “ . Interesting and enthralling. Well worth attending ..thank you Rachel xx Judi "

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Judi, thankyou very much for your lovely review, Im so glad you had such a good time. The embroidery you did was lovely and as you say, very personal. The Mill is a wonderful location for workshops, I feel privileged to teach from there,thankyou again , very best wishes, Rachel"

Deb Kitchenham reviewed: Silver Bangle with Personalised Silver Charm Workshop with Mel & Rachel

"Absolutely fantastic day learning how to make silver charms from silver clay with Rachel and then forming a beautiful bangle on which to display charms with Mel. Rachel and Mel were so warm and friendly guiding me patiently through the processes. It was a very welcome 6 hours of switching off from the real world with copious tea, coffee and treats. Thank you so much Rachel and Mel. I will be recommending your course to all and sundry and I will definitely return next year now my appetite has been wetted for jewellery making. Xxx"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much Deb. It was an absolute pleasure. We both had a wonderful day. So lovely to meet you. And you made gorgeous silver and copper pieces. Huge well done. Really looking forward to seeing you again. All the very very best. Rach xxxx"

Gemma reviewed: Stained Glass weekend workshop

"Had an amazing weekend learning how to make stained glass. Roland was friendly and welcoming, taking the time to make sure we had all the skills we needed. I came away with a mirror and another stained glass piece which I'm very happy with."

Sandy MacGillivray reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Chillington Hall

"One of the best and informative courses I have ever been on. The instructor was excellent and had the ability to inform and demonstrate in the most pleasant manner which resulted in learning difficult techniques at speed and with ease. Thank you for an excellent two days "

Carole Hudson reviewed: Glass bead making / lampwork

"Great course recommend to do it to all ages. Very enjoyable although I wasn’t too good at it 😂"

Helen C reviewed: Wooden mechanical toy (automata) making

"I had a wonderful day yesterday making Colin the Caterpillar! Stefano was an excellent teacher, warm, welcoming and encouraging. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it unhesitatingly to others. Thank you again Stefano - it was a pleasure to meet you."

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Dear Helen, thank you for your nice review! It was a pleasure meeting you and Kate. It was a long day and you worked hard, but I'm sure you are both pleased with the final results... your automata look great! Best, Stef"

Paul Bayley reviewed: Introduction to Artistic Blacksmithing - One Day Experience

"Fantastic course. Thoroughly enjoyed my day and Tom was an excellent instructor. Definitely looking to do again. "

Erik reviewed: Pole Lathing Taster Day

"We thoroughly enjoyed the pole-lathing course. Jaqui and Pete were very knowledgeable and patient, the setup was very professional. It was very satisfying to see the progress we made and we came away with something to show for our efforts. "

Ruth reviewed: Resin Art Course

"I had a lovely morning with Maria. Her tuition and advice was second to none! I loved how the resin works and when the magic happens. Maria’s hospitality was lovely 🥰 Thank you so much Maria for all your help and guidance!"

Maria’s Artistry responded:

"Dear Ruth, What can I say!! THANK YOU so much for your fabulous review which I really appreciate . Maria xx"

Carolyn Wright reviewed: Full day fused glass course with breakfast, lunch and all materials included

"It was like a day of pampering !… And the knowledge of Kim and Sharon is incredible. As retired potter, with a kiln, I am particularly interested in firing schedules for glass and Kim and Sharon were really helpful. Started with a breakfast of crêpe and croissant and delicious coffee. Then out to the workshop which is so well organised….. Followed by a talk on glass… and they taught me how to cut glass and then I did the real thing…. Which was very interesting ! I made five items, with lunch in the middle (a delicious cooked lunch)… And a lot of help from Kim and Sharon …. They let me do my own thing, but the minute I uttered a word, they were there to help and advise….and ended the day with another drink and delicious Victoria sponge cake. All credit to Kim and Sharon and I feel really good value for money. "

Hot Fusion Glass responded:

"Thank you, Carolyn, for your lovely review. We enjoyed sharing our knowledge and the day with you."

Lucy McGill reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Northampton

"This course was amazing. Had wanted to try stained glass for many years and this really hit the spot. Will was a fantastic teacher - patient, explained things really clearly and by the end of the day I had a lovely rainbow stained glass panel to take home! Thank you so much would love to do this again and would recommend to all! "

Sue Flanagan reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"Attended the furniture painting course taught by Jo. Absolutely loved the course & came away with a beautifully transformed piece of my Mums furniture- which my Mum absolutely loved! Bonus. Jo is so knowledgeable &’passionate about her crafting & is more than happy to answer after course questions as you continue to develop your skills after the course ends. I would highly recommend. I attended to get into something I will really enjoy to help with my mental health & this course has certainly set me on the right path. will be attending more of her courses. Thanks Jo x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow Sue, what a fantastic review, thank yo so much. You were an absolute pleasure to teach and you made such a gorgeous job of your Mum's piece. I'm not surprise she loved it. I'm delighted you got so much out of the day and left feeling inspired. I look forward to seeing you again soon at the next course. Jo x"

Tracey Pryke reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"We had a lovely day with Carole, she was so friendly and welcoming. I was pleasantly surprised how much we were able to achieve in the time. I cant wait to see the finished products."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"Thank you Tracey, I am so glad you both enjoyed the day. 😁"

Gill Owen reviewed: Pottery 6 Week Classes

"First session and Joan was so welcoming. Lovely studio and the other people on course were so friendly and lovely. The time flew by and I started 2 items. Excited for my next session. "

jccermaics responded:

"Thanks Gill for your kind review and so glad you enjoyed it 😊"

Karen reviewed: Willow Pumpkin workshop near Tewkesbury with Dovecote Willow

"Great soul food experience. Vicky explained each step, demonstrating what to do and checking in with everyone as we worked. My pumpkin looks great and everyone who’s seen it, loves it. Location of workshop added to experience and there was a group of happy pumpkin holders by end. Only downside was farm shop, coffee shop & vintage wares were closing as we finished so I’ll have to come back to have time to browse. Workshop was brilliant! Well worth driving up from Wiltshire for and great value for money. Will be looking out for more from Vicky. "

Dovecote Willow responded:

"Thank you in so much Karen, your pumpkin was amazing! I’m sorry you didn’t get your coffee for the journey home, I definitely need to allow more time for pumpkins next year"