Latest reviews

23 Nov 18'

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

"I returned with my son to spend another satisfying morning with Chris trying to improve my throwing skills and learning how to work with clay . This time we produced some fairly decent mugs. Think I am beginning to get the hang of it ! Chris is a great teacher. Such an enjoyable time and great experience . Everyone should try it !"

23 Nov 18'

Grace Williams reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I did Ricky's beginner day in November 2018. It was an excellent, really memorable experience and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants to try glassblowing for the first time. There were three of us on the course and each of us produced three items - a paperweight, an ornament and a bauble or a decorative dish. We all got plenty of hands-on experience with 'gathering' molten glass from the furnace, shaping it, adding colour and blowing it. Ricky got us to help each other so we were kept involved and interested the whole time. I was particularly impressed with Ricky's calmness and patience. There are obviously risks using furnaces and hot glass, but Ricky kept everything really well controlled and totally safe. He created a relaxed and creative atmosphere which was great to experience. He also followed up with pictures of pur creations and 'action shots' from the workshop. I'm now really looking forward to picking up my items - they have to cool for a few days - and showing them to family and friends. I may even sign up for another workshop!"

23 Nov 18'

Lorraine Marr reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"What a fabulous day! This step by step approach by Julie meant that everyone in the group had a successful and enjoyable day. Thank you so much- I will return!"

23 Nov 18'

Sue from Wolverhampton reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Saw workshops advertised in the Landscape magazine. A really good day- so many different ideas and techniques but simple to do and simple materials used. thank you Julie!"

23 Nov 18'

Lorna Sewell reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Thoroughly enjoyable: purposeful but "free wheeling"! Lovely day, thank you."

23 Nov 18'

Cassy from Market Harborough reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Fabulous day- feels amazing to be going home with a finished picture which I am proud of! Thanks Julie for all your help and patience and for sharing your skills and knowledge."

23 Nov 18'

Patty Richards reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"This was a present from my daughter. Relaxing day learning new skills and visiting some old ones with like minded people. Clear and helpful advice, many thanks."

23 Nov 18'

Penny from Chaddesley Corbett reviewed: Embroidery Hanging-"Stitch for the Soul" with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Excellent website. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and leaned lots of useful tips. Julie explains very clearly- and I came away feeling encouraged and relaxed."

23 Nov 18'

nicky walters reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"welcoming, relaxed, informative, a very good course"

23 Nov 18'

Rachael Allen reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"A really informative beginners class into mosaics. Adela goes into a brief history of the art and how it can be used creatively today. With many of her own examples to inspire you around her shop, you won’t be stuck for ideas when it comes to making your own designs. I could have easily spent the whole day there. Well worth it if you are curious about mosaics."

23 Nov 18'

Aled Tackney reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"I can't praise this course enough! Stephen is very knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and the course is very well run. We did a Saturday morning spoon making course which was great fun and a nice relaxing way to spend a weekend morning. The wood shop had everything that we could need and a welcoming atmosphere. By the end of the two hours everyone was enjoying themselves so much no one wanted to stop. So I'd say you definitely need more time to finish the spoon. However, you can always go back to the wood shop for a very reasonable rate if you wanted to finish it off. I'd definitely do it again. If your'e interested in this kind of thing and even a complete novice (like me) book it now, you won't regret it."

23 Nov 18'

Elaine Lowe reviewed: Rustic garden reindeer making workshop

"My husband and daughters had a lovely time together making reindeer for their respective gardens. They all enjoyed the course and came back full of enthusiasm. They said the course leader and volunteers were very helpful and they were very pleased with their reindeers and would recommend the course to others. This made an ideal present for my husband as he got time to spend with his daughters doing a fun activity and they all have a 'reindeer' to remind them of the day."

23 Nov 18'

Sarah Chittock reviewed: One day Mosaic workshop Moon Hare Studio, Devon

"The course tutor was friendly and inspiring, Under her instruction and with a little help, I was able to create some beautiful pieces. would attend again and recommend ."

23 Nov 18'

Norma Barnes reviewed: Copper foil stained glass workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed the event. Thought it was very informative, well taught and very good value."

23 Nov 18'

Annmaree Smerdon reviewed: Stone carving for the Garden - carve your own garden planter or bird bowl in Bath stone – a two day creative stone carving workshop with Zoe Singleton

"What a wonderful experience this weekend course was. The spacious studio allowed a comfortable working environment for beginner students and Zoe, a very thorough and helpful teacher, guided us to our hugely satisfying outcome. A lovely stone planter each. We were made very welcome with teas and coffee and a delicious, home cooked lunch had in friendly company each day. Hard work and a few aches have definitely not deterred my itch to keep going. I too, am researching tools and would love the opportunity to continue learning and practising stone carving. Thank you so much Zoe."

23 Nov 18'

Süz Jarvis reviewed: One-to-One Private workshop

"This was an excellent day course. Gigha is a brilliant teacher with a well equipped studio which provides a friendly and relaxed environment to learn in. I have attended the stained glass panels, mosaics and sun catchers courses so far and have already booked a place on the garden panels course for next year. Lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day. Gigha offers a wide verity of workshops, I would highly recommend trying them out."

23 Nov 18'

Martyn Smith reviewed: Introduction to green wood craft - a two day course

"I was on the early November course with Steve and agree with every word he wrote. An excellent introduction to the subject, real value for money and never a dull moment. It always came as a surprise when we had to finish for the day. Many thanks to Dave and the team, I've just got myself a Kent pattern axe like the one we used on day one. Great fun and you learn a lot. Cheers."

23 Nov 18'

Penny Sychrava reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"I came back a second time because I enjoyed this course so much. My second piece I chose to do in 2D and now have something I’m going to frame. Heather is really good at inspring you and understanding what it is you want to create and helping you get there. The atmosphere was again really relaxing and fun and in a lovely house. I now have a more in depth understanding of the process and am really proud of the progress I’ve made."

22 Nov 18'

Liz Pearce reviewed: Mosaic applique with the Cheshire School of Glass

"I did a 2 day mosaic course yesterday at the Cheshire School of Glass. I made a huge mosaic, having never worked with glass before. I learnt to cut glass in to any shape , grind glass , bond and grout all to a pattern I designed! I didn't even get my Art O'Level, but Jenny gives you the confidence to believe in yourself and achieve wonderful results."

22 Nov 18'

Robyn Strakham reviewed: 1-to-1 tailored course with one of the UK's leading glass artists Jennifer Barker, at the Cheshire School of Glass

"Jenny has taught me how to effectively set up my glass workshop. I learnt which kiln to get, what tools and materials I need, how to programme a kiln and which glasses to you - and the pros and cons of different glasses. I cannot recommend Jenny enough as a teacher. She is so generous with her knowledge and workshop. She genuinely wants you to learn as much as possible and correctly to set up successfully . I loved this course."

22 Nov 18'

Judy Robinson reviewed: 'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass

"Good value for money. Jenny provided us all with a steel frame that was beautifully made to display our glass art pieces in. We had a wonderful day . Jenny was very generous and patient."

22 Nov 18'

Tatiana reviewed: Fascinator Hat millinery workshop

"Thank you Elena for this brilliant fascinator workshop. I learnt so many new skills that will allow me to continue creating and make more beautiful hats. This one day workshop is great for those who is a beginner and those with some experience. Elena is a wonderful teacher who pays attention to details and knows exactly what you want to learn and practice. Will definitely recommend this course. Also during the class I had an opportunity to try on Elena's hats that are presented in the studio. Trully great experience!"

22 Nov 18'

Wendy from Malvern reviewed: Machine embroidery - stitch doodling with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Fantastic class for a beginner like me! Ive learned so much from Julie, so much fun!"

22 Nov 18'

Karen from Malvern reviewed: Machine embroidery - stitch doodling with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A really super day, with a lovely finished sampler to take home.Julie was friendly, very knowledgeable and patient!"

22 Nov 18'

Jackie from St Albans reviewed: Machine embroidery - stitch doodling with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A fabulous day. I never knew I had such a creative side. Thank you for a lovely day."