Latest reviews

Alison reviewed: Weave a scarf in a day - handloom weaving

"I could not fault the day. The scarf at the end was obviously the result of the day but the whole day's tutoring and learning about the looms was excellent. I would recommend Anne to anyone interested. Thank you for a wonderful day."

Fleur Atkinson reviewed: Collagraph Printmaking with Megan Evans + self catered accommodation

"Megan is really lovely and, for someone who is pretty useless, creatively, she totally put me at ease and was very patient! I was a total beginner and didn't know what to expect and Megan explained everything excellently and she has a lovely, warm personality. I'd recommend her collagraph printmaking course to anyone who wants to do something different, relaxing and creative, no matter what your age or experience. Thank you, Megan!"

Lynne Davies reviewed: Needle Felting Workshop Owl Brooch

"I have attended several courses by Lana Mutado..the most recent being the Pebble Workshop.. which was wonderful.. all materials were provided ... with excellent tuition in a really friendly and nurturing environment.I would not hesitate to recommend any course run by this lady....also in a lovely setting with plenty of drinks and cake , which always adds to the event .. it’s 5 stars from me ."

Heather reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"What a great day! Welcomed by Kate and David in to their lovely home. Great tuition from Kate and fabulous lunch from David. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly banter added to the experience. We all left with our fabulous woven sculptures and I am the proud owner of an Indian running duck now named Gerald. Kate is a very talented artist, and willow sculptress and examples of her work are just fabulous. Thank you both for a great day and kate especially your patience. I will be back again I’m sure."

Edna Leys reviewed: Needle Felting Workshop Owl Brooch

"I had a great time making a pebble picture. There was lots of choice in pebbles and embellishments. I particularly liked the display of finished pictures which made it easier to choose what I was going to do. Throughout we were offered refreshments and advice on how to get the most out of our pictures. I would recommend this course to anybody particularly if they want to make a personalised gift for a friend or relative. As a bonus we got to have a go at making a stone picture using acrylic paints. I will be back"

Jess Hingston reviewed: Creative pre-wedding workshops in Derbyshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Liz was very welcoming and the venue is very warm and cosy. We picked up a lot of different ideas which we will be using for my sisters wedding. Liz was a very good host, offering plenty of refreshments and a nice lunch, also getting involved with the party. I would definitely recommend this workshop to others, really fun day and something I wouldnt normally do."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"So pleased that you enjoyed the day with your sisters and your mum. I really enjoyed working with you all. Hope the wedding venue looks beautiful with all the decorations that you made. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Angela reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"This was a brilliant course to go on, with no experience at all everyone came home with a really good willow sculpture. Both Kate and husband were so helpful. Kate was a really patient and knowledgeable teacher whilst Dave produced a delicious soup and sandwich lunch. I would recommend this course to anyone."

Tim Warren reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Me and my Dad had a full day course! It was a very interesting and fulfilling day! Chris was very knowledgeable and his teaching methods were great. Taking you through everything step by step! I loved it! Will definitely be booking in again!"

Tim Warren reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Me and my Dad had a full day course! It was a very interesting and fulfilling day! Chris was very knowledgeable and his teaching methods were great. Taking you through everything step by step! I loved it! Will definitely be booking in again!"

Jane reviewed: Nuno felting bag making one day workshop at Wildwood Arts Dartmoor

"What a treat! I learnt so much from Hilary's positive, enthusiastic teaching. My project results surpassed expectations of both the course and my own abilities. I'd highly recommend this one-day course. I got to make something truly practical and beautiful from a pile of fabric and wool - amazing!"

Wildwood Arts Dartmoor responded:

"Thank you SO much for your lovely review Jane. We are so happy you had a great day!"

Nicola reviewed: Tambour beading: a haute couture technique

"I had such a great time at todays course. Although i had done a small amount of tambour (learning from a book!), Audrey was able to guide me, and correct my technique. I really got a lot out of the beginners course. Audrey is very patient, and warm and friendly too! It was a small friendly group, we were able to learn at our own pace, and due to the small group, we received plenty of one 2 one tuition. I can’t wait to practice and move on to the next course offered."

Tambour and Clutch responded:

"Nicola you were an amazing student and a pleasure to teach. As a left handed student you learnt how to correct your technique, learned from a book for right handed students, enabling you to tambour bead with accuracy and speed. Look forward to seeing you later in the year for the advanced workshop. Audrey"

Dee reviewed: Lined Curtains - Soft Furnishings Workshop

"Have done five workshops with Judi, and I now feel a lot more confident to make my own curtains and blinds, and loved making a lampshade. We get written instructions to take home and lots of useful tips during the day."

Gill reviewed: Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

"I really enjoyed the calm space and easy to follow instructions. Can't believe I made 2 bags in just 3 hours!"

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

"Just back from making a oak stool, what a great day enjoyed every minute of it. And very pleased with the stool, Ian was very helpful and didn't rush us, fed us coffee and biscuits to keep energy levels up Thank you for a great day Margaret"

Karen reviewed: Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

"I loved the zip bag workshop. I will definitely be making more. Judi is a great teacher!"

Lesley reviewed: Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

"Really enjoyed learning in a nice relaxing atmosphere. Judi is a great teacher."

Alison Fraser reviewed: Make a casebound notebook, bookbinding workshop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

"I spent an utterly entrancing day. This course is so much fun; Naomi sets out everything so clearly, masterfully corrects any slight wobbles and the end result is stunning. I came away with notebooks that I adore."

Karen Lester reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Great fun and a fab day out - Jonathan was very patient - he needed to be! But we got a great result. Thoroughly recommended. Thank you x"

Sarah Whitfield reviewed: Candlemaking workshops for beginners in Hastoe, nr Tring

"Thank you Anne for a lovely relaxing morning making lots of different candles and meeting new people. Learning about all the options and choosing our own scents and dye colours for various shapes of candles was so much fun! I would highly recommend this class."

Lizzie Martin reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Fantasic fun, barge [narrowboat] amazing. Relaxed environment/ cosy log burner going. Jonathan very patient teacher."

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

"I have just spent the most fabulous day making my oak stool. Ian is the perfect tutor who shows you what to do then lets you do it. He is very gentle in his approach and not rushed, letting you take the time you need to complete each part of the process. He is very encouraging and helpful when you get stuck or as in my case need more muscle. I would highly recommend this course for its therapeutic effects as much as for the finished product. I had no woodworking skills before the course but I have learnt so much. Very rewarding, thank you Ian."

Susan Holden reviewed: Needle felting - woodland creature or bird, or other small animal: (beginners+)

"Had a wonderful time on this day course. Was a complete beginner and despite being an enthusiastic amateur where brain/eye/hand co-ordination is practically non-existent, I came away with a completed woodland animal that looked close to what it should look like! Sally was extremely encouraging and was able to put me right without me being aware of it. We were able to work at our own pace amongst a small friendly group of like-minded people and the time just whizzed by. Got the bug and will be back for more!"

Mark Sewell reviewed: Screen printing beginners workshop

"I had a very nice day at Lara's studio a few week's ago on one of her Screen Printing workshops. I printed a very nice T-Shirt to my own design. It was a fun day and Lara was a lovely teacher. The studio is very well equipped."

Katharine Harding reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"I really enjoyed this course. Dunja was an excellent teacher who made sure that we were all progressing and that we understood what we were doing. Her explanations were very clear, and she really gave me confidence to make a beautiful scarf by the end of the day. The setting is absolutely beautiful, and the classroom itself is cosy and inspiring, with lots of different examples of weaving and spinning around the room. I would highly recommend this course."

Mary Rowlinson reviewed: Recycled China Mosaic Workshop Full day /Half Day

"A great workshop in a very comfortable relaxed setting. Adela was helpful and inspirational. There was a wonderful array of china pieces offered to help us create just the colours and shapes we wanted - very therapeutic even for beginners."