Latest reviews

Mark reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving- Beginners Eating Spoon

"Very enjoyable. Turned a wooden log into a spoon, with the help of Dave and the volunteers. Learnt a lot about wood, woodcraft, hand tools and techniques. The setting was great as was the coffee, biscuits and the conversations with the rest of the group. And, on this occasion, I was glad to be going home with the wooden spoon. Good fun and my thanks to all that were there."

Christina McQueen reviewed: One day beginners mosaic workshop

"Judy is a fantastic host and instructor...she is very friendly, helpful and patient. I was surprised at what I could do at my first attempt at mosaic thanks to the skills and techniques she taught. Her house and garden has lots of her own impressive mosaics in it...very inspiring! Judy's tray bake is amazing too! ?✨"

JudyJamJar Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Christina, is was a pleasure spending the day with you and your friend and as a group you all worked hard with amazing results"

Lewis Howe reviewed: Green Wood Kitchen Utensils at Ecclesall Woods

"Great course. I learnt a wide range of skills which I am keen to take further. Already made my own shave horse and looking at acquiring more tools. Dave and the team are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Covered a wide range of things and already looking forward to booking on the next one. I can't recommend the Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses highly enough and would suggest anybody looking for an introduction to Greenwood skills or to enhance those they already have, to look for a suitable course and get it booked."

Cecily Barton reviewed: Make your very own clutch bag/small tablet device case/sleeve

"I have now done two courses with Richard and I've made a lovely tote bag and a fabulous clutch bag. Both get great comments every time I use them. Having such great instructions throughout made both pieces seem easy to make. Richard gives a lot of background information about the leather, where it comes from and how it's made which is fascinating and helps give a better understanding of the product. I'd like to go weekly and make things all the time!!"

Dawn Evison reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I've just returned to Durham after spending 2 fascinating and informative days with Lucy at her workshop. Having explored the internet for silversmith/jewellery courses I decided on Lucy because she offers one to one tuition - and has a wealth of experience. I am so glad I made that choice - Lucy is an excellent tutor and and I have had an amazing an exciting introduction to the craft. I felt so comfortable and inspired in her workshop that I didn't want to leave. It was a long way to go but was well worth the journey and I am already planning a return visit."

Alison Milford reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Had a lovely and relaxing day with Alice, learning how to weave. It was very enjoyable and appreciated Alice's guidance and kind patience. I also really enjoyed learning about the weaving traditions in Japan, Korea and Europe - absolutely fascinating. Many thanks Alice."

Rachel Tyerman reviewed: 1-to-1 tailored course with one of the UK's leading glass artists Jennifer Barker, at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have just returned from a 1 to 1 course with Jennifer Barker at Cheshire School of Glass. I love working with fused glass and I wanted to take my skills up to the next level. I am so pleased that I have found this school, as the course was absolutely amazing. Jen's knowledge is extensive and her enthusiasm contagious. The course exceeded my expectations and I loved my day so much, that I wished I was there for the full week. I have learnt so much in one day and would say if you are thinking of a course in fused glass, this one is a must. I will definitely be booking another day with Jen and will be putting it on my Christmas list."

jo sherfield reviewed: Modern lampshade 1:1 workshop, with business start-up support in Hove, East Sussex

"What a great day! Moji was very welcoming, made each step of the way very clear and always encouraged questions. Lunch was great and I can't wait to get going :)"

Liz Taylor reviewed: Weekend upholstery class in Tarland, Aberdeenshire

"Just completed a weekend course with Michelle that exceeded my expectations. I am amazed at how much I learned in replacing a chair seat by traditional upholstery methods. Class of 4 was small, supportive and friendly and Michelle attended to everyone with clear instruction and demonstration. Everyone wanted the recipe for Michelle's home made fruit cake. I hope to take another class in future."

Kenyon-Roberts Upholstery responded:

"Thank you Liz. It was a great weekend & everyone worked so hard. Good luck with your next chair, if you get stuck, give me a shout & hope to see you again soon."

Martine reviewed: Wet felting with Virginia

"Three of us booked a workshop as a 50th birthday present - it was a great way to spend the morning. We nattered away, not believing that we would actually produce anything worth having on a wall in such a short time. How wrong we were! Thanks to Virginia's excellent teaching, patience and sense of humour, we all took home a wet felt picture we were glad to put on show. Thank you!"

Chris Horsburgh reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"This was my second course at Sallerton Wood, I attended the stool making course last year and was my first experience of working with green wood. This year I attended the 6 day chair making course. It was an excellent course. The new workshop is a big improvement, the tools were in superb condition. The tuition provided by Andy conveys his enthusiasm for working with green wood and his deep knowledge of the subject. It provides encouragement for course participants to improve their skills and believe that they can produce from what starts off as a log a great piece of furniture. One chair made, only 5 more to go for the dining room suite I have promised my daughter. I am eagerly awaiting the publication of next year's dates so I can book. In addition, I have now bought my own draw knife from Workaid based in Chesham which is a wonderful charity that reconditions old tools and sends them out to developing countries to support projects run by local people."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much indeed for your review, Chris. We're delighted that you've enjoyed both of the courses that you have attended, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a further course next season. The course dates for 2020 are on the Sallerton Wood website right now!"

Kelly Brown reviewed: Stone carving courses in central London

"A really lovely experience. The guys at London Stone Carving are so friendly, encouraging and patient. As a total beginner, I was so proud and pleased with the piece I carved, a lime stone oak leaf! I would certainly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about this wonderful craft."

London Stone Carving responded:

"Thank you Kelly, so glad you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure working with you! Tom B"

Steve Scott reviewed: Make you own fan bird

"Did a course with Steve making a wooden fan bird. Had a good time learning knew techniques. Tutor was great. Amazing to see the end product from a piece of wood. I'd definitely recommend it! Looking forward to the next course with Steve....Spoon making!"

Fran reviewed: Needle Felting Class

"I attended Yvonne's lesson as a total beginner, hadn't even looked up how to needle felt! I was greeted very friendly and felt right at home. The environment was relaxed and the time wizzed by. Yvonne explained and showed me what to do at a pase that suited me. We made a mouse and my little boy loves it! I left my class feeling like I had learnt a new skill and I am going to continue that skill at home. Thoroughly reccomend her classes!"

Louise Taylor reviewed: Dye Recycled Materials + Create Mixed Media Embellishments

"Wow! What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. Jess was very prepared and generous with resources and information regarding equipment. I would recommend her workshop to anyone wanting to expand their skills, for teaching or for their own practice. Thanks Jess"

Mary reviewed: Make your own ceramic garden ornaments

"I had a morning learning how to throw pots with Jayne. What a fabulous and fun experience. Jayne is a great teacher, breaking the process down into easy to remember steps. Jayne was really patient with me and I managed to achieve three decent pots. Highly recommended, I’ll definitely be back!"

The Studio at Clapham responded:

"Thank you Mary, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the experience!"

James Lawrence reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Really enjoyed my day with Steve and learnt a lot with a brilliant teacher. He made it fun even when it required some hard work. To say I'm pleased with the knife we made would be an understatement, I'm chuffed with the result! Many thanks Steve for a great day at the forge. James"

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Hi James It was a pleasure, I'm chuffed that you enjoyed yourself so much and I know that your man blade will serve you well. Kind regards Steve"

James Crawshaw reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely brilliant. From start to finish the guys were friendly and engaging. Their setup is perfect for the size of the group with plenty of fires and gear. Having never done anything of the sort before I was surprised just how quickly we could get stuck in and start hammering. We made two really cool items to take away and nothing felt rushed or pressured. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try something different and will definitely be returning for another course in the future. Thanks very much to all involved. James"

Ranak reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"Ian's workshop was amazing, we took my father for his birthday and we were blown away by how much fun we had. Ian was very patient when showing us the different ways to create the stool and the day was paced really well. The stools we made were amazing quality and it was a really enjoyable experience! It was also really interesting learning more about woodworking and the different techniques involved, I would highly recommend this course! Thanks for an amazing day, we really enjoyed it!"

Dee Gemmell reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"What a day!! Venue and catering were brilliant, but the course itself was even better!! Lucy is so knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. I could not recommend this course enough!!"

Jane Austin reviewed: Fascinator making in Wellsborough nr Nuneaton

"What a fantastic day. Rachel is an amazing tutor,friendly,encouraging,helpful. She explained and demonstrated the techniques brilliantly and once we had grasped the basics we created our own designs with Rachel there to give advice. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Hazel and Paul reviewed: Two person 'Have a Bash' at Blacksmithing course in Shropshire

"This was the absolute highlight of our holiday. Jake is lovely person and a superb teacher - he makes the day relaxed and fun. He paces the introduction of different techniques perfectly - we were busy but never rushed and achieved so much more than we expected to. He is great at assessing and adapting to each individual’s ability and level of confidence. I was certain that I’d need loads of help with the hammering and twisting the iron but, with Jake’s guidance, I actually ended up with pieces that were over 90% my own work. We are so chuffed with the pieces we have made. We’d have no hesitation in recommending the ‘Have a Bash’ day to anyone."

Chris B reviewed: Letter and Relief Carving in stone with Pip Hall ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns north Lakes & Cumbria

"A brilliant introduction to what will become a new hobby! The wide variety of stones brought along by Pip allowed an equally broad range of ideas to be realised. Pip's skill ensured that while the designs remained 'ours' the ideas both matched the style of lettering and the shape of the stone. Three days were gone in a blink of an eyelid. Many many thanks"

Jane Shergold reviewed: Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

"A really great experience and was amazed by what we all produced at the end in such a short period of time. On the first day we all produced a model of what we wanted to make and this provided the blue print for the carving. What I liked about it was that it was completely practical and we just got on with it. Kate is a wonderful teacher and provided excellent one-to-one tuition in a small group setting, helping everyone and offering advice on every stage of the carving. Over the three days we learnt to cut out the basic shape and gradually create the final piece. I was really surprised how close to the original model the final sculptures were and it’s certainly inspired me to do more. I learnt such a lot and the hours just flew by. I would really recommend this course whether you are a beginner or have done stone carving before."

Lynda Clinton reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Imogen is an enthusiastic and patient tutor - with her guidance I made a fabric collage 'still life' and I'm really pleased with it! The whole day was so relaxed and enjoyable that I felt as if I'd had a little holiday. The lunch that Imogen provided was excellent - so was the venue. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Lynn's image was impressive. Using vibrant fabrics and strong design, she created an amazingly unique and interesting image that glowed and attracted from across the room. An incredible first!"