Latest reviews

Will reviewed: Use a Pole Lathe to turn an item - Beginner Green Woodworking

"This course was amazing, I came away with two things I had created and a great experience learning a new skill. It is difficult at first but you learn quickly with the help of your instructor. I would definitely recommend this to anyone of all levels/skill "

Jane Faulkner reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Excellent tuition & very welcoming group of all abilities. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Carole Parkes reviewed: Christmas Ribbon Wreath Workshop

"Really enjoyed this workshop and the Christmas wreath produced is lovely - unusual and very festive. The same methods can be used for other colours/occasions. Highly recommend this event! "

Heart UpCycling responded:

"Thanks so much Carole - you made an absolutely beautiful everlasting wreath!"

Breagha reviewed: Mend and Meet - Hope and Ruin, Brighton

"What a lovely evening! Saskia is such a great person to lean from, and she really breaks down the basics. It was a great way to meet new people and I can't wait for the next one!! "

Catherine reviewed: Christmas Ribbon Wreath Workshop

"Really enjoyed this workshop. All materials were provided and had been carefully prepared. Found it very 'therapeutic' to assemble ~ and I went home with a very colourful wreath, which I can use year after year."

Heart UpCycling responded:

"Thanks Catherine - so glad you enjoyed the workshop. I hope to see you at another workshop soon!"

Patsie and Claudia reviewed: Willow Garden Panels (1 day) in the Peak District

"Despite the rain it was a lovely creative day. Great lunch. Andrew was patient to a fault and even helped us load our creations into the car. With difficulty!"

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou P & C, Top marks to all for their creativity and commitment! Delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with us. Come back soon..."

Leah , Esther reviewed: Sea Glass Creative Workshop - create your own framed picture

"A lovely lady who makes you feel welcome, gives you a good understanding of how to achieve good results "

Shore things by Karen responded:

"Thank you so much and it was Lovely to meet you and see your incredible work at the end "

A. Dedman reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"Wow. I have so enjoyed my day with Ali in The Garden Room. I was very nervous to start with but i did not need to worry. From start to finish i enjoyed my day being creative in a beautiful mosaic studio which such a great choice of materials. It was like a sweetie shop ! I will be back. Regards 👍 "

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Thank you for your kind words and hope to see you again soon. Your mosaic was fabulous and you should be very proud of yourself. 👍🤗"

Rosemary reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"A fantastic day ! I have learnt a huge amount from Alu. Who has been the perfect hostess and teacher . P.s Best chocolate brownie ever 😋 Best wishes and hope to be back soon. "

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Your mosaic was great and i really enjoyed showing you the whole process of making a Mosaic. Well done and you’re welcome back any time to carry on your journey. 🤗👍"

K&D reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"We had a fantastic day at the mosaic workshop. We learnt a lot and came away with some great finished pieces. Would highly recommend! "

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thankyou so much, it was an enjoyable day. I'd love to see your grouted pieces, you both did so well! "

Trudy Barr reviewed: Willow Owl Workshop

"Totally fabukous experience. Victorias skill is just amazing and she delivers her course is such a relaxed manner. Gorgeous chilled day "

The Willow Barn responded:

"Hi Trudy, So glad you enjoyed your day. Hope your owl is happily sat reading his book now. Victoria"

Megan Sharp reviewed: Hedgelaying - Beginners Course

"We all had a lovely day and left feeling confident to go and lay another hedge. "

RA reviewed: Resin Side Table Workshop

"Such a brilliant session with a great artist! I had such a wonderful resin class making a table top at Eunice’s art studio. The class size was small, which was perfect as it allowed us each to ask Eunice questions and for her to guide us in our creations. I’m so delighted with my table top and can’t wait to attach the legs and start using it at home. Thank you so much Eunice. I’m looking forward to attending another one of your classes very soon! "

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Rebecca so glad you enjoyed the workshop, see you again soon"

Suzette Gramann reviewed: Kintsugi ceramic creation workshop September

"This was so enjoyable! In fact, so well taught that I showed 4 others how to do it the next day. I loved the philosophy behind it as well and look forward to more breakages around the house :)"

Charlie Jovino reviewed: Hedgelaying - Beginners Course

"Davids coarse was very hands on from the start. Well designed and easy to grasp all the elements to laying a hedge confidently."

Jemma reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Excellent course that felt really well paced, with lots of skills covered and opportunities to experiment with different techniques. Also lovely cake and coffee! Was delighted with the earrings I made and would highly recommend Salt Way Silver. Thank you for a great experience."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Jemma and Susan! It was a real pleasure to help both of you with your new silversmithing skills. I am very pleased that you both enjoyed the class (and the cake!). Well done! Jonathan"

TC reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"We had an amazing day willow weaving. The setting is wonderful, so relaxing. Eddie was great, he demonstrated and explained the techniques and helped when/if required. Came home with a lovely obelisk and a colourful sunflower sculpture. "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou so much. We feel very lucky to have such skilled craftspeople as Eddie Glew teaching for us here at Zantium. Enjoy your new willow weaving skills and garden features!"

Michael Hughes reviewed: Intro to Joinery in Yorkshire

"Excellent weekend. Thoroughly enjoyable and Tom is a great teacher. Will be back no doubt."

Nicky Edwards reviewed: Wire Flower & Leaf Stems and Alliums Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I had such a wonderful time on this course. I received a warm welcome and the offer of tea or coffee. Excellent tuition by Laura who is a very talented artist. I was so pleased with the wire alliums and foliage that I made. Can’t wait to test out my new found skills and make some at home. Already ordered some wires. The Craft Barn is a beautiful venue and directions provided were easy to follow. Such an uplifting experience! "

Pat reviewed: Carve A Butter Knife

"Wow! What joy is buttering toast with a knife you carved yourself in 2 relaxing hours. It may look a tiny bit 'first time' but I think it is beautiful. Wait till you see my next one.. excellent class. "

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed the class, Pat and that knife was definitely a bit more than 'first time'! I've passed your kind comments on to Ellie and look forward to seeing you at the next one. Thanks Ann"

William Floyd reviewed: Woodland animals mosaic

"We had an absolutely amazing time on this course, Emily is a superb teacher, myself and my wife had a wonderful day, and we also came away with a fantastic mosaic each and will definitely look to go to another course, I would thoroughly recommend this, 5 stars. Emily and her husband are also superb hosts. "

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you both so much for your lovely review and your kind words about the workshop you attended. I had such a nice day with you both. The mosaics you made were excellent and I hope it has inspired you to do some more mosaic one day. Enjoy the beautiful work you produced. Very best wishes Emily"

Cat & Mike reviewed: Japanese style chopping boards workshop - Marlborough

"Pete and Jacqui were very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. Their instructing was aimed perfectly for the four novices in the class, enough for the students to understand what was needed and to proceed safely. They were always attentive, so when we hit a 'how do I do this moment' they allowed you to try and work it out, but didn't leave you hanging for long before guiding you. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who has always wanted to try basic working with wood, and as a bonus you come away with a beautiful chopping board that you made yourself! We will definately be back to try something else."

Kerry reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Really enjoyed this course, it was loads of fun and came away with a sense of achievement, I have wanted to try blacksmithing for ages as I find it fascinating. This one day introduction was bought as a gift, best present husband has ever given. The experience has given me a taste for it and want to try the tin smithing next, hint hint..... The blacksmith John is a lovely chap, very friendly and knowledgeable and like most talented craftspeople, he makes it looks easy. Thanks so much for the fab experience and archaeology chat."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto John too! We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team"

Nadine Goncalves reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Amazing team, very very helpful. "

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you Nadine was lovely to have you at the workshop :) Char "

Debbie Bruce reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"Thoroughly enjoyable day and course tutor was just lovely and enthusiastic about her craft. Can home with 3 items made. Hope to rebook sometime in the future."

Creative Avenue York responded:

"That's very kind of you, thankyou. it would be a pleasure to share another workshop with you. Please get in touch if there is something specific you would like to do, or a different date. Kind regards, Lisa-marie "