Latest reviews

Cherie Gordon-Eales reviewed: Customised Resin Crafting with Cricut Workshop

"I had a brilliant day with Clare at Resin8. She was very informative and made everyone feel relaxed. Great fun to do. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn about this type of art form."

Resin8 responded:

"Thank you so much Cherie - it was great to meet you!"

Matt Prosser reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"I was given this one day workshop as a birthday gift and it was brilliant! I had a wonderful day with Colin and under his gentle instruction made a bowl and a goblet! I wasn't expecting to be able to achieve so much but Colin made it very easy to understand and the way he would do a demonstration and then watch as I followed made for some great progress. If you have an itch to have a go at turning then I can't recommend Colin enough. I'll be back for a follow up course once I have practiced up on my own lathe that I am sure I'll buy soon! Thanks very much Colin. I had a really great day."

geraldine azzopardi reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"A wonderful course,Jo is a lovely person & great teacher. Very relaxing ,clear information with practical back up. Open to all questions & well timed infomation given during the day. A real bonus to make several candles with amazing scents to chose from. Lunch was delicious specially the chocolate cake. Thankyou Jo. Highly recommend the course. Geraldine"

Dave Clarkeson reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"One day pottery course with Mathew Dimbleby I cannot praise this day highly enough. Before going, I had only had one very short session on a potter’s wheel, but I needn’t have worried. Mathew is an excellent, patient teacher, willing to spend as long as it takes to help you along the way. Seldom have I been so focused, or felt the same sense of achievement as I did during this class. It was also really good fun - Mathew is a top bloke, and we found plenty to chat and laugh about during the day. It has really whetted my appetite and I can’t wait to do more. Thanks very much Mathew. All the best David"

Bernie O'Leary reviewed: Contemporary Furniture Refinishing & Upcycling with Woodcare - 2 Day Workshop

"Oliver is such a passionate advocate of his own furniture restoration that it is impossible not to be inspired by the process of adding value to a decrepit piece of furniture that will live on looking lovely and lasting longer. The atmosphere in the bright workshop is energetic and relaxed and Oliver uses the Socratic teaching method to perfection; result is a piece that a novice will feel proud of. Cups of tea are extraordinarily good too. Thank you."

Sonya reviewed: Craft in company: group in Henstridge nr Stalbridge Somerset & Dorset. Bring any craft and/or book a craft taster session from a selection.

"A great opportunity to spend a relaxed day with other people who are working on various craft projects, or wishing to try something different. We had lino-cutting, crochet and needle felting on the go and Sally was on hand with plenty of practical help, tips and encouragement for all of us. I can thoroughly recommend this very enjoyable 'crafty' get together!"

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Sonya - it's really good to be able to set time aside to craft and I find it very inspiring to see the variety of items which people are making. All while enjoying tea & biccies with good company!"

fiona g reviewed: Lino Printing Day with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"Claire is a lovely tutor – just the right balance of theory and practical, fun and safety, she was always reassuring and positive, and gave us all the right amount of attention - help and advice on technique and design - to ensure we got what we needed to come away with our own personal lino block. She's given me the confidence to try this myself in the near future. I was really thrilled to produce a dozen cards with my print and will be proud to send them to friends and family. Nice touches with the tea, biscuits and cakes too. Thanks Claire!"

Kay Watson reviewed: Silver Jewellery Day Workshop at Studio Budgie Galore, Sheffield

"The silver jewellery making one day workshop was an excellent experience, a real introduction to jewellery making. Melissa and Daisy were the tutors on the day, with a group of 9, so plenty of 1-1 time when needed. I learned several different techniques, Melissa and Daisy are great teachers and very patient! I came away at the end of the day with a very respectable, wearable piece of jewellery. Highly recommended."

Cate Sirkett reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"Ollie is a brilliant teacher. The workshop is calm and spacious and well equipped. Bring a piece you want to restore and you will be amazed at what you can do in a relatively short time. As an amateur restorer myself, I wanted to extend my knowledge of finishing techniques and I am very happy to now be able to practice French Polishing along with my other finishes. Thank you Ollie for a great day learning something new!"

Julia reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I've walked away from Charlie and the Flamingo House with the knowledge and excitement necessary to make candles on my own. I had fun getting to know Charlie as well as the other guests present, swapping stories and having fun while crafting something totally unique to my time in Brighton. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone that wants an irreplecable memento and / or is looking for an artistic outlet that is bound to be beautiful."

Nick Oke reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Just had a fantastic day with George at Artistry In Wood. He has so much knowledge and experience that he passed on to me as a student. I couldn't believe the standard of the bowl I was able to turn under his tuition. I'd recommend him to anyone, young or old, experienced or novice. Nick.""

mark cleary reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"Really great course. William was a fantastic teacher very patient and supportive Learnt a huge amount about leather and leathercraft and he gave us the confidence to make some nice pieces. We really enjoyed the course and the work we did. Cannot recommend too highly - a privilege to have William as a teacher."

Paul St John Bennett reviewed: 2 Day Silver Jewellery Making Course - Ely

"What was amazing ( besides the legendary ginger biscuits ) ( and the lunches ) was how much we packed into these 2 days, not just in terms of practical work, but also the amount of knowledge Jonathan gave us. The three of us on the course not only came away with a ring we had each made ( and now wear very proudly ! ), but also something we had personally chosen and designed - a pendant, ring, and torq in our cases. This means you come away with the enormous satisfaction of making something you want, yourself, and having the knowledge ( and comprehensive notes ) on how to progress beyond that into silversmithing as a hobby or career. Jonathan not only has vast experience and skill, but also the empathy and ability to give his students the confidence to believe they could do really well in the future if they want to. As you can probably tell, I was impressed.....!"

Elena reviewed: 10- week Introduction to Soft Pastels online zoom art course with live tuition. Suitable for complete beginners and people with some experience in Art.

"Thank you Raya for a wonderful workshop! I love wool painting and you were an exceptional teacher. Though you guided us we were also able to be creative with our pictures. The atmosphere was relaxing, fun and creative. What a wonderful way to spend a rainy and miserable Saturday! Clearly you are very knowledgeable and an experienced teacher. I look forward for your next wool painting class. I have a photo of my a very special scenery and would love to recreate it in wool fibres. I can't wait for the next class. Thank you. I highly recommend Raya's classes for anyone. They are suitable for absolute beginners . Elena"

Leigh Wallace reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"I had a lovely morning spent with a bunch of lovely ladies (and one dragged along husband), learning lots about candles, making them, burning them and caring for them. Everything we needed was easily accessible on the table and all details had been thought of including our personalised stickers to put on our finished candles. Kerry was full of knowledge and was able to answer all our questions. The fresh coffee and homemade berry crumble was the icing on the cake. I would definitely recommend and return to Kerry's courses in the future."

Dawn White reviewed: Needle felting course with FURZIE at Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Ledbury, Herefordshire

"Brilliant course. Michelle was just so encouraging and dedicated to delivering her skills/knowledge to enable some fantatic results for students. One draw back was not starting on time which made a rush at the end but that was down to the owner of the venue not michelles fault. In my opinion any more than 6 people is too many. Im looking forward to returning in the near future. Good job michelle, everything was well provided by her to create a creature/animal. Fab course Dawn"

Jane vowles reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"Fantastic course, Bill has so much knowledge and experience and was so willing to share. A long with making a belt I made a laptop carry case that is an original one off design. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about leather. I will continue with the craft and will stay in tounch with Bill."

Gilly Hayes reviewed: Irresistible mosaic ornaments - for gardens year round

"I have loved doing mosaics in Anne Cardwell's workshops, learning new things in a friendly small group setting. Anne is onw of those outstanding teachers who can have a group of people all working on very different mosaic projects/pictures and can advise and guide each person in an empowering way. It did not take long to get completely hooked!"

Steve reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"This is an excellent course. Very informative, relaxed and enjoyable...and you get a spoon out of it at the end! It is testament to how much everyone was enjoying themselves when I noticed, on a couple of occasions, that there was complete silence as everyone was so engrossed with their carving and in a world of their own. I will definitely be keeping up spoon carving and would like to say a big thankyou to Dave for such a great day."

Brendan reviewed: Pottery Throwing (Group Discounts Available) Lessons in Worcester

"Chris was really friendly and helpful for me as a total beginner. He teaches really well with clear demonstrations and most importantly let’s you have plenty of time at the wheel. Doing some coloured slips was a super bonus that I wasn’t expecting! I highly recommend..."

Bernadette reviewed: Bespoke Interlined Curtains

"I booked this course based on the positive online reviews and I was not disappointed. I completed a sample Cascade Roman Blind to take home along with a complete set of notes and access to a calculation sheet for calculating the spacing which will be invaluable. Janet is very knowledgeable and patient and gives you lots of tips. She made me feel very welcome and I was supplied with lots of tea throughout the day. I had a most enjoyable day and agree with other reviewers', if you want to try making Roman Blinds, Janet is definitely the lady to teach you."

Steph McIlveen reviewed: Bead jewellery making party/ Workshop

"I attended an afternoon course with Lindsay and really enjoyed having the chance to learn all about the process of making beaded jewellery. Lindsay’s explanations and demonstrations were really clear and I came away with a bracelet and earrings that I was really quite proud of. I have contacted Lindsay since completing the course with a query about sourcing clasps and she was happy to help. Highly recommended."

Sarah Baker reviewed: Silver jewellery Pendant making workshop

"I attended this course as a 21st birthday treat with my daughter. Sarah provided unhurried guidance and support to help us translate our ideas into 2 unique individual pieces of jewellery. We learnt lots of new skills and had a real insight into the process of silver jewellery making."

Elaine Floyd reviewed: Lino Printing Day with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"Thank you Claire for a really enjoyable afternoon...you have inspired me! A great teacher, in a fab environment. I love the fact I didnt have a design in mind, no clue of the technique, but went home with some prints & wanting to learn more. Thoroughly recommend Claire and this workshop!"

Caroline Fraser reviewed: Rag rug making workshop - Norwich

"Victoria is a beautiful soul. These workshops are so rewarding, visually & mentally. Beware though, you may get hooked. ?"

Victoria Goulden Art responded:

"Thanks lovely lady, had a lot of fun working with you and the ladies of Wymondham! :)"