Latest reviews

Alison reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"As all other reviewers have said, Vicky is a great lady with extensive knowledge and a fantastic personality too. My friend and I did a copper foil day and were both inspired to go on and do more. The setting is great, the workshop is comfortable and lunch was lovely. If I lived nearer I would join "glass club". Highly recommended. "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Alison, thank you so much for your kind words, they are appreciated. You would be more than welcome at glass club but I guess it is a little far for you to travel...... I hope you find somewhere a bit more local to carry on doing glass work, you are both more than capable of doing so. All the best, Vicky"

Richard Campbell reviewed: Two Day Stone carving course, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds)

"A brilliant weekend, learnt a lot about how to look at stone and where to begin carving, plus techniques used. David's instruction was gauged towards all abilities and gave helpful tips throughout. Refreshments provided by Kaye were delicious along with superb lunches. I would happily go back on another course."

David King Stone Carving responded:

"Many thanks for the kind review Richard. Lovely to meet you both, & you would of course be welcome any time. Dave. "

Cheryl reviewed: Pochoir Monoprint

"Had a great time. Learned some new techniques and skills. Lots of fun and laughter too. Plenty of WOW moments along the way!"

Aprille McShane Artist responded:

"I'm delighted you got so much out of the session Cheryl. Many thanks, Aprille"

Suzi reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"Really great weekend - informative, fun and good exercise too. Everything felt manageable and the instructors were supportive and made sure we all had a good time. Highly recommend this course."

Melida Madrigal Kirkup reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"Raya is an amazing tutor, I can't recommend her courses enough, they are very well structured and thought through, she has taken my art to a next level. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate artist, her courses will help you improve a great deal. "

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Mel, Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad that my teaching has helped you to take your art to the next level. I am so pleased with your beautiful art work. Well done! Look forward to seeing you at my next art course in October. Raya"

Sandra Doyle reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"Thank you for a great day learning so many new skills in order to make a beautiful Tiffany tea light . I’m really pleased with the end result. Kate was a very good teacher giving clear instructions ,easy demonstrations to follow, and endless tips and useful advice throughout the day . The resources and equipment were all good quality and easy to use. Would love to do another course with you ."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, hopefully we will see you again in the future."

S Marshall reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"What a brilliant afternoon we had! Jade has a very relaxed teaching style and the workshop is very relaxed which all meant that I was relaxed and I really enjoyed making something that looked like it was meant to!😀 Both Jade and Ian were so welcoming and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Stop thinking about it - just do it!, you’re gonna love it! "

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"It was so nice to see the colours in your beads when cooled, so beautiful Thank you for booking with us :) "

Tom reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"Gav and Tom were great teachers, very knowledgable and friendly, they really knew their stuff, the course was very hands on we really did make the long bows ourselves and each step was well taught, with clear instruction and a well thought through shedual. All in all a great experience in a lovely community run workshop with teachers cleary passionate about their craft."

Sue Tomlinson reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"My second excellent course with Lucy. Lucy has many, many years of experience carving stone, she imparts her knowledge in learner friendly steps, supporting you all the way as you turn your plan into your masterpiece. This all takes place in the comfort of Lucy’s home, with a wonderful lunch and constant cakes, biscuits and hot drinks to keep you fortified. Just do it!!! "

Steve reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"What a game changing experience! Three days of creative exploration and discovery, with lots of quality time with Lucy to translate a creative concept (in my case a penned doodle) into a carved stone gem. Absolutely loved every minute and the thrill of the challenge. Will definitely be back for more and would highly recommend!! "

Irene reviewed: Silver Ring Making Workshop

"Fabulous mum and daughter morning making sterling silver rings. Darren was so friendly and informative. We arrived late as it was a bit of a ‘farm’ road to the workshop but immediately felt at home. Delighted with our rings and will definately do the course again. Good value for money. "

Andy Gold reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"It ws a pleasure to meet Julian and learn from hos vast welding experiences. He rakes his time and properly explains MIG welding to you. A really worthwhile day. Thank you"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Andy for your review. We certainly worked through the whole mix of welding joints and weld positions,well done. I hope you buy a welding set and continue with your projects.Good to meet you,all the best,Julian"

Peggy Hirt reviewed: Ecoprinting- exploring the magic and alchemy 1:1 workshop

"This course is amazing and lot's of fun. Would definitely recommend it. I had the chance to try out many different ways of printing with leaves. On paper, silk and cotton and even produced some cute little lampshades! It's absolutely enchanting and inspiring. Thank you Fiona for a beautiful day. "

Jacqui T reviewed: Mandala Creation Dotting Workshop in Derbyshire

"What a lovely treat to spend an afternoon in Tamsin's Dot Mandela workshop. Tamsin was warm and welcoming from the outset, she has a relaxed and friendly teaching style, very encouraging and nurturing. Her garden studio is a comfortable creative workspace with a her own Mandela artwork on display to show some of what is possible and fill her students with inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, it was relaxing, mindful and very satisfying. Highly recommended!"

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much for your lovely review Jacqui. It was a pleasure to meet you and watch you create a stunning dotted mandala. I am very happy you enjoyed the afternoon and want to continue this fun mindful practice. Happy dotting! xx"

Sarah T reviewed: Brush Calligraphy Workshop - Saturday Afternoons

"This was a brilliant course that went by so quickly, but I learnt so much. A really enjoyable and peaceful afternoon. Jen was a brilliant teacher and gave everyone a lot of individual encouragement and helpful suggestions. I feel like I've got a good foundation to continue practicing from, and would definitely recommend this course to anyone, very beginner friendly but I think I would still learn a lot going on this exact course again!"

jane b reviewed: Unique Wet Felting Workshop in South Lakes at the Heron Corn Mill in Beetham, near Milnthorpe

"excellent talented tutor, patient creative supportive and calm. A huge array of materials and advice available throughout the course. Other participants were friendly and helpful. "

Nicky reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. Neither of us had done lamp glass bead making so it really was learning something new. Jade is so patient and guided us through techniques to make an array of beautiful beads. I even managed to develop my own Mr Whippy technique, which added to the unique design. We left with some gorgeous beads, for keyrings, necklaces, and sea 🌊 pendant. Thank you to Ian, you are a great team and we will be back."

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"It was such a lovely afternoon and the Mr Whippy technique worked out very well :) Thank you for coming xx"

Stuart reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Have just spent a great couple of days willow weaving an animal sculpture. I made a fox and my wife made a squirrel. The location and facilities were great, despite the weather being cold and damp we worked outside and only ventured inside for lunch. The hosts were very welcoming and the food and cake were top notch. As for Caroline, the instructor, she was very patient, engaging, informative and able to adapt her teaching method to suit the students. Would definitely recommend."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Stuart. I will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to Caroline Gregson. She is a great tutor and always manages to create amazing results with complete beginners. Thanks for recommending us here at Zantium Studios."

Clodagh Barker & Carola Warren reviewed: Building and weaving a side chair or arm chair at The Quiet Workshop

"My sister and I had a wonderful learning experience constructing our chairs together step by step over 6 days under the careful instruction of StJohn. He was the soul of patience, encouragement and a generous sharer of his own experience & skills. Bryony at frequent intervals during each day prepared delicious home made cakes & biscuits and healthy, energy boosting lunches! We so enjoyed our wide ranging conversations over meal times. We highly recommend the course not only for the end product (praised by all who see the chairs) but also as a wonderful way of sharing quality time with friends, family or like minded people. We feel that we have acquired skills with which we can build (or repair) our own furniture pieces."

The Quiet Workshop responded:

"Clodagh, Thank you so much for your review. It was lovely to have you and Carola in the workshop. Your chairs looked fantastic! We both look forward to seeing you again soon. StJohn & Bryony"

Sharon reviewed: Glass Bead Making Workshop - For Two People

"Me and my friend did this course for her birthday and it was wonderful. We've never done anything like this before and Julia made it really accessible, explaining each step. We had so much fun and Julia was an excellent teacher! Really recommend this to anyone. "

Malcolm G reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Thank you to Nick and Debbie for a really lovely day. I felt that I learnt a lot and was very well looked after with regard to both tutoring and hospitality. The information sent out in advance was comprehensive - which was a real bonus."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you Malcom we’re so glad you enjoyed it!"

Fran Taylor reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Really enjoyed my day with Kate, an excellent tutor, whilst I already had experience of Tiffany stained glass I left the day having learnt new skills and picked up great tips from Kate, everything you need is included, a very good experience, will book another class in future 😊"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, we hope to see you again."

Annie Bell reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"This was my second time completing a course with Kate and it did not disappoint. Kate is an excellent teacher. She takes time and effort to ensure he students are clear on technique and will advise upon individual work. Possessing and excellent sense of humour, she ensures classes are relaxed and enjoyable. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Jane Emery reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"Excellent course, thoroughly enjoyable and good value for money. Great way to spend a day with work to take home and in lovely surroundings. "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hello, thank you so much for booking and I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. Have you got your papers off the cloths yet? Thank you for a lovely review. "

Michael reviewed: Intermediate 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I am a self taught amateur wood turner with a fair bit of practical experience but some serious holes in my technique. I spent a day with Simon mainly about sharpening tools but we covered a great deal of ground all of it fascinating and very useful. Lots to think about and I clearly need to go back for another session - or two….. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Michael, Glad you enjoyed it and got a lot out of the day. I look forward to seeing you again soon. — Simon"