Latest reviews

Gillian Sexton reviewed: Collage workshop with Helen Norman

"An enjoyable morning. Friendly, knowledgeable tutor."

Hen House Studio responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed your morning and thank you for coming to the workshop. I hope you will continue to collage when time allows..."

Autumn reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Alex was friendly and welcoming, a great teacher who put everyone at ease even with a range of ages and abilities. His love of the craft and knowledge shone through. The day was full and good value for money. Would highly recommend."

Samantha O'Shaughnessy reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"A really enjoyable and relaxing way to learn a new skill. David was very knowledgeable and made allowances for my lack of spatial awareness! The lunch provided was amazing too. I would absolutely recommend this course for anyone looking to try something different."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thanks for the review, Sam. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the course!"

Neil & Chris reviewed: Introduction to Arc or Stick Welding, with award winning metal artist, Roger Russell

"Roger was really helpful and friendly and gave us a real insight into the world of welding."

Jane and fam reviewed: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop

"Had a fun few hours creating silver jewellery with sea glass and all of us were pleased with our creations! Sarah was a lot of fun. "

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Jane & family, It was lovely to meet you all, and set some lovely pieces of sea glass. Hope you all had a great summer holiday. Thanks Sarah"

Laura Borchardt-Hume reviewed: Evening Woodcarving Taster Workshop

"Really enjoyable short course as an intro to woodcarving. Small group, super encouraging and patient tutor and I left buzzing with the sense of possibility (and with a small woodcarving in my pocket). Not something I’d ever thought to do (it was a gift) but so glad I did!"

Clunie Fretton responded:

"Dear Laura, thank you so much for coming on the course and bringing such energy and enthusiasm with you! You were a pleasure to teach and took to working with wood very naturally. I hope to see you again!"

Helen reviewed: Drawing with visual multilayered thinking skills

"It was a joy meeting Oliver online and learning from him. He tailored the session to my particular area of interest in his work and was really friendly and encouraging. The session left me with much to think about as I consider how Footnotes may help the children with whom I work. I recommend Oliver's book on the subject, but meeting him in person (albeit online) was even better! Thank you, Oliver."

Oliver West responded:

"Helen, thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure to share with you! Do let me know how it goes back in school! Warm regards for now. Oliver "

Alison reviewed: Learn to Crochet Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Karen is a wonderful tutor, patient and kind. Her crochet class was interesting and suitably aimed at beginners' level. We finished the course just after the finish time and we completed the tasks set out as planned. I will recommend this course to local friends. "

ashleigh twigg reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions

"Absolutely fantastic. My son did a school workshop with Dawn and was so inspired we looked to book a course for him and it so happened to be with the same person. He has Autism and Dawn fully accommodated for his needs and he's produced some beautiful work. We will definitely be back as I think she's inspired a new hobby in him. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review I am so glad that your son and his grandad enjoyed their session, it was a pleasure to welcome them to the studio, can’t wait to get their work back to them soon x "

Jackie Clement reviewed: Mixed Media Painting Workshop

"Very enjoyable course. I’ll be booking again."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review - we really do appreciate it. We are happy you enjoyed the course and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Rob Howes reviewed: Introduction to Welding for Artists

"Superb intro to welding, hands on, good support advice and equipment - thank you !"

Emily reviewed: Paint & Create - Children's Saturday Morning Art Workshop

"My daughter had a wonderful time. Josie was very encouraging, Chloe has definitely gained confidence! We will definitely be back 😊"

Paint & Create responded:

"Hi Emily, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I appreciate it so much. It makes me so happy that Chloe has gained confidence, she is definitely artistic and I can see how much she enjoys the workshops. Thank you again. Josie "

Chrissie reviewed: Wet Felted Pots

"Great small friendly group, really good teaching and more than happy to recommend doing further courses with Wendy which I am already booked on to do! "

Dave Valentine reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Our day was as is described in the course outline. I enjoyed Robert's informative and laid back approach to the group. He demonstrated and explained each step of the process as we went along, then guided us as we tried to do it ourselves and we all produced a serviceable spoon at the end of the day. The time passed quickly - a sure sign of an absorbing activity. "

Jane Jones reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This was a lovely day. Robert is very knowledgeable and reflective about wood and carving and we learned a lot in a very unhurried and calm way."

Allan Davies reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Lovely weekend, great group and good location. Sebastian is a good teacher and I was very pleased with what I was able to achieve, never having done this before. Would highly recommend "

Alasdair McLaren reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This course with Robert was excellent. It was a relaxed atmosphere and very informative. Robert discussed how and where he sources his wood from, the types of tools you need and shared some great tips on how to carve a spoon and finish the day with something which does look like a spoon. If you are looking for something different to do for a day to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life then I would whole heartedly recommended you do this course. I will be back again so that I can pick up more tips from him. Thank you, Robert, for a great day."

Mary Fraser reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I had a wonderful time. Helen is a great, friendly and positive teacher. She strikes a helpful balance between showing you what to do, standing back to let you have a go, and being on hand to assist, if things aren’t quite going to plan. Helen is very encouraging, and supportive. A great day, with an impressive carving, to act as a reminder."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for taking time to leave a great review. It's very much appreciated. It was nice to meet to meet you and you were a pleasure to teach. Kindest regards Helen "

Alison reviewed: Scrap fabric "found" hearts

"Very enjoyable. Learnt new skills from friendly leaders. Thank you so much for a relaxing few hours ."

Craft Circle responded:

"It was lovely to see you Alison, and I can't wait to see your finished tote bag :-) All the best x"

David Coverley reviewed: Glassblowing with Jon Lewis for three - day course

"We had an amazing and very enjoyable day. Who would have thought before this that we could ever work with molten glass, let alone produce the things we did. With Jon's teaching and help we now have lovely glass items we can be proud of. Jon made sure the whole day was a fun and enjoyable experience. "

Steph reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"What can I say other than a huge thank you to Elaine. Best day I've had in a long time, it was so enjoyable to unplug and get stuck in to learning a new craft! She was so kind, patient and helpful, the studio is a lovely set up. I'm just so glad I did it! Looking forward to booking into another workshop in the future :)"

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"It was a pleasure to host a 1:1 workshop with you and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. "

Lynne Allbutt reviewed: Dry Stone Walling Taster weekend (2 days) - Bannau Brycheiniog

"Fabulous weekend. Informative, inspiring, encouraging - and refreshingly entertaining at times! A lovely group of fellow enthusiastic stone wallers and two brilliant instructors. I'll definitely be pursuing certification after this weekend. Thanks to instructors, Richard and Simon - and to the whole wet, muddy and cheerful group. Highly recommend."

David Basnett reviewed: Make your knife or axe a leather sheath

"Really enjoyed the course. The studio had plenty of space, equipment and good lighting. There was a huge choice of leather and the other parts needed for the sheath. The tutor explained everything clearly, was happy to repeat parts as needed, and made sure that everyone got enough individual attention to complete the work well."

Jeanette reviewed: Seaglass Jewellery with Lindsay Forbes; Sedgefield

"Fabulous course with an excellent tutor. A perfect opportunity to try different styles with wire wrapped seaglass without the expense of buying your own tools etc. The facilities are great at Loft to Loved, it's a beautiful shop with incredible owners, always willing to assist, full of enthusiasm and encouragement."

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks for your wonderful review Jeanette and for coming along, it was great to have you! I'm glad you enjoyed playing with the different techniques, gorgeous pieces created."

Matthew B reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 1 day course

"My wife and I spent a great day with Scott. He is a master of his domain – able to explain some complicated stuff clearly. He has an enormous amount of experience in this area and a passion for his subject which is infectious. The format was great, and his wife makes excellent cake. Highly recommended! "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Mathew, Thanks so much for the lovely review! You really made my day more interesting by asking lots of questions and getting involved. Hope to see you at the NEC in October, where we can all check out the shiny new things to add to our campervans. Cheers, Scott"