Latest reviews

Charlotte C reviewed: Learn how to repair woollen garments using a darning loom.

"The course was one-to-one with Julie, so it was great to have that direct guidance. Julie was friendly, helpful and patient. She helped me restore a beloved cardigan. I was also really pleased to have the darning loom and needles to take home with me. I would totally recommend this course for anyone interested in darning. "

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thank you Charlotte. It was lovely to meet you and work on restoring your cardigan to a wearable item again. "

Helen Slack reviewed: Cushion Masterclass

"Did the cushion masterclass and thoroughly enjoyed it. I purchased fabric from Jodie’s shop which was lovely too. Great class and now feel a lot more confident to pick up my love of sewing. Will be looking to do another course shortly at the lovely little set up of Jody Gray."

Jayne T reviewed: Create your own Book of Calm with Christine Rodrigues

"Super two hour workshop. Just the right length, all materials provided. Excellent value for money. It was part of activities for Mental Health Week at this arts centre and actually embellishing the book pages was very therapeutic. "

Tim reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Thoroughly enjoyable day. Graham, his son and grandson were great to work with and took us through the process expertly. We learnt a lot about how blades are made and the processes needed to make a good one. The final product was fantastic, I've never got my kitchen knives that sharp before! Graham was also a delight to talk to and being a metallurgist was happy to explain the processes and the science behind them. He was kind enough to spend time afterwards explaining how we can make and shape wooden handles for our knives at home. Overall a great day with great people!"

Mars reviewed: Make your own Charcoal

"We had a great day at Green Aspirations! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, we learnt a lot, enjoyed a lovely day in the woods, and left with the best charcoal in Scotland! We will definitely keep an eye on further courses available at this site!"

Green Aspirations Scotland CIC responded:

"Thanks so much for coming along and we’re so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Hope to see you again."

Christine Holcroft reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"What an absolutely fantastic morning spent with Vicky. Very talented lady. Nothing was too much trouble. Learnt a lot about glass properties and using it (safely). The time went so quickly but I managed to make a picture of glass. This will become a square bowl when in the kiln. Looking forward to receiving my parcel in a few days and seeing the outcome. Thanks so much. "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Chris, thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated, bowl as they say is in the post! All the best, Vicky"

Rachel reviewed: Make Sea Glass Jewellery In Silver (Cornwall) - Ring/Pendant or Earrings

"I can’t thank Joelle enough for a brilliant day making my seaglass ring. She was super communicative before the course so everything when smoothly. She is so welcoming and chatty I was instantly put at ease. Each step was explained clearly and I felt confident that I would be able to achieve a great final result. I’m so happy with my ring. I’ve been asked where I bought it and it’s brilliant to be able to say that I made it myself! I’ve recommended her to friends already & look forward to booking another course with her soon. Thanks Joelle!"

Joelle Poulos responded:

"Thanks so much Rachel, was an absolute pleasure teaching you! Hope you absolutely love your ring"

Julie reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"I had an amazing day with Gill. She is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher who enabled me to make a piece of stained glass I am really pleased with. "

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Julie for your lovely review, it was so great to meet you and hope to see you again sometime in the near future! Best wishes Gill x"

Andy reviewed: Blacksmithing Course (one to one) in a traditional forge on Dartmoor

"A brilliant day. Learned a lot, good company, and I love my toasting fork - crumpets over the fire pit!"

Moreton Forge responded:

"Thanks Andy"

MaggieParr reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Tote Bag

"This was a fantastic one day tote bag making course with Georgie, the excellent, patient, friendly and encouraging tutor. We were able to choose which leather we wanted to use, the length of the straps and how to personalise our bag. And there was a lovely lunch and tasty snacks throughout the day. I love my new bag! It is a wonderful design of Georgie’s and looks very professional. My friends and family are well impressed, as am I! Highly recommended!"

Jason reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day. Really enjoyed it. Learned loads. Excellent and friendly instructors. Will be booking again and would highly recommend. And great food - amazing cake."

Meghan reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"We want to say a huge thank you to Elaine for hosting us yesterday for a stained glass workshop. We had never done this before and were a bit over ambitious with our designs, which took longer than anticipated, but Elaine was so kind and patient with us. She really took the time to help us finish our pieces so that we both ended up with something we loved. She's incredibly skillful and knowledgable and an excellent teacher. She also has 3 super cute dogs who were adorable extra hosts. I'd highly recommend this course, thank you so much Elaine, I love my suncatcher!"

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Hi Meghan Thank you for the review of your workshop. You certainly did come with some ambitious designs but we succeeded and you both went home with two beautiful pieces which you should be very proud of and which I hope you will look at and enjoy for many years to come. With Best Wishes Elaine"

Alice reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"Marianne’s willow weaving course was absolutely wonderful, a very special day indeed. Situated in a very beautiful barn in Kent’s countryside, we made a medium sized beautiful basket. Marianne was very kind and made us feel so comfortable, with many a cup of tea. She showed us different types of weaving techniques and had an abundance of knowledge on processes and materials. Thank you Marianne. I would 100% recommend this craft course! "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for your amazing review, Alice! It was such fun to get to know you and your Mum and weave with you, while talking about your plans for the coming year! Exciting times for you. I hope our paths will cross again one day, so I can catch up on your craft skill adventures."

Lewis reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"Had such a great day with Georgie. Really tailored the experience to me as a complete beginner, and not once did I feel out of my depth! Thank you Georgie🤙🏽"

Anne Ross reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"Lovely lady and really loved the cardmaking, so many techniques to do and make. Already booked again. Highly recommend. "

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Anne. See you in July x"

Graham Podbury reviewed: Black & White Film Photography: 1-day Immersive Experience

"Very enjoyable day, Robert was very informative and thorough. If you are interested in vintage cameras and black and white film developing I would highly recommend."

Black & White Film Photography responded:

"Graham You loaded film, set shutter and aperture, composed and exposed your shots, processed your film, made a contact print, chose your shot, made a test strip, enlarged and exposed your final print and made a black border, all while using new equipment and mixing all chemicals, well done. The end results were super too, lovely to meet you Catherine and Ben 👍❤️ "

Gareth Cole reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"A fantastic day. My wife and I booked the course and were able to do it together and it was a great ratio of two of us and Gill. Gill was excellent, very intuitive, informative and encouraging helping us to make our own designs. It was well beyond my expectations and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try out a new skill. We will definitely be back! Gareth & Val"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Gareth for your wonderful review, it was so great to meet you and Val and hope to see you both again sometime in the near future!👍😊 Best wishes Gill "

Charmain reviewed: Watercolour Greetings Cards for Beginners - May

"I throughly enjoyed the watercolour greetings cards for beginners course. Julie was a fantastic and enthusiastic teacher. I would happily return to one of her classes again. The pace of the class was great and I learnt new skills which I feel I can build on. I was really pleased with the cards I painted. "

Nikki Prizeman reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"What a wonderful morning and experience. Wendy was amazing talking me through each stage of the process. She offered helpful advice to help me make the right choice. Her patience and being such a lovely person made the morning very special me. A thousand stars would not be enough. Thank you, Wendy."

Clare C-H reviewed: Introduction To Dot Mandala Painting - Cumnor

"An absolutely brilliant course, thoroughly enjoyed producing two pieces of mandala artwork. Sarah was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be booking onto another one of her courses soon."

The Crafty Boater responded:

"Thank you for that glowing review. I am so glad you enjoyed it. I hope to see you again soon."

Helen reviewed: Exploring drawing from charcoal to collage in Norfolk

"Thank you Melodie for such a brilliant session. It was great to meet you and the other participants. I learnt so much and it was lovely to have the opportunity to try new techniques. You were really helpful and it was a lovely relaxing morning. I am delighted with the art I produced with your guidance. Kindest regards "

Melodie Cook PS responded:

"Thank you very much Helen,it was a pleasure to meet you too. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the session and especially that you liked the results! Best Wishes "

Lisa reviewed: Mandala Creation Drawing Workshop in the Peak District

"I found this session so therapeutic. Tamsin creates a lovely, calm space, and guides expertly, with patience and encouragement. It is a beautiful setting and I highly recommend the workshop. "

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much for your lovely review Lisa. So great to meet you and I am very happy you enjoyed it and experienced the therapeutic mindfulness of creating the mandala. X"

Naomi reviewed: One Day Jewellery Course - New Forest

"I had done some silversmithing years ago and had forgotten everything. I spent the morning with Natalia having a one to one class. She is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher. She helped me remember what I had learnt years ago and lots more. She was very encouraging and helped me gain my confidence back with something I used to enjoy doing so much. I made 2 pendants. I loved every minute of the morning and would highly recommend. Hope to come back. Thank you. "

Tim reviewed: Glass Bead Workshop (lampwork glass)

"Great fun, and really interesting...yes would recommend it"

Sue Broadest reviewed: Explore drawing, print and collage

"Beautiful location and work space on a working farm. Alison had provided a wide range of materials and resources completely appropriate for the mixed media and collage themed course. We worked at a good pace learning new skills whilst combining and creating some finished pieces by the end of the day. It was very relaxed and I highly recommend this gem of a craft centre. A great place to escape the everyday stresses. Alison primed us with cups of tea and delicious cakes throughout the day. I’ll be back again !!!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sue, Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you again and so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. You produced some great work and hopefully you get the chance to explore this process at home when things are a bit less busy! I look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Alison"