Latest reviews

Helen reviewed: Cherry Blossoms; Tree of Life Wire Kit

"I managed to complete one afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Please with final result, albeit have learnt how to do it even better next time! Has fuelled enthusiasm!"

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Helen So pleased you had a good time. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and Karen!"

Heather Wright reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Thank you Paul for another brilliant day. I will be booking again soon."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"And thank you too Heather See you soon Best wishes Paul"

Maxine reviewed: Fused glass landscape workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed the fused glass landscape course. It was so calming and interesting. Lynn and Linda were very informative and gave great advice and instructions. I shall definitely be going back to try other crafts. "

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks for your great review Maxine. Glad you felt you were supported and will be back. :) "

Andrea reviewed: Fused glass art workshops in Buckinghamshire

"Why a wonderful way to spend a morning! Marie is lovely and her workshop space is a welcoming haven 🩷 Thanks so much for teaching us so beautifully. We had the best time! "

Kamila and Steve reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"We had a really good time, it was a really nice atmosphere that was created by Geraldine. We learnt a lot and it was at a pace easy for us to follow. We highly recommend Geraldine if you have an interest in learning about and making pottery."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you. I will be in touch as soon as your pottery is ready to collect. Geri"

Margie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was a great tutor and the 2 days were really enjoyable. A great group of people and it was both fun and a lot of learning. I love my sculpture and will definitely be back. "

Lesley reviewed: Beginners candle making private workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"I really enjoyed doing the course. Sarah presented various techniques really well and everything was provided for us all to make four types of lovely candles. It has got me feeling passionate about making lots of my own creations and I am looking forward to doing the Christmas workshop. I thought the course was inspirational and very good value for money."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop :)"

Brooke reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Had a great day, setting was superb. John was fantastic and kept us on track for creating some beautiful pieces. I'm really pleased with the items I created and got to take home."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good Afternoon Brooke, Thank you so much for your review, we are delighted that you had a lovely day with us and we will pass this onto John. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Stanwick Lakes Team"

Steve George reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Highly recommend. Had a fantastic pottery throwing session with Pat. First ever attempt and I'm really proud of what I made with her expert instruction. Really relaxed but incredibly informative and helpful. I think I may be hooked."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Another addict on the way! You did really well, you deserve to be very proud! It's something you should pursue if you care to. "

William Gowdy reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Had a brilliant time, highly recommend if you have an interest in Forging. Very beginner friendly and a lot of fun. Will be looking at going back as soon as I can to make a hammer :)"

Sue Parkes reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

"Did this course with my daughter and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. There is the perfect balance between being shown how to do things and plenty of time to actually have a go at your own pace. We came away with a set of beginner skills that would allow us to build on the knowledge at home. "

Louise Anne designs responded:

"Hi Sue, thank you for your review - it was lovely to meet you both . Hope your jewellery was much admired ! Louise😊"

Jo B reviewed: Silver Jewellery Stacking Rings Workshop (Sundays)

"Absolutely loved this course. Very relaxing environment but fun too and got to do everything from measuring out your wire to a complete ring including soldering with a blow torch! Rachel was a fabulous teacher and very patient explaining how to do everything. We had a choice of which rings we wanted to make and all involved different techniques. I am now proudly wearing my stacking rings and definitely would like to do an another course, maybe the bracelets. Highly recommended"

Oldman House Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your feedback Jo. It was so nice to meet you both and my pleasure to guide you both through stacking rings class. It would be wonderful to see you again, should you decide to attend bangles class xxx"

Alison reviewed: Silver Bangle at Taurus crafts - Various Designs

"Fabulous course, Wendy is very knowledgeable, and helps you as much or as little as needed. A great introduction to the craft, not to mention the delicious shortbread! "

WMM Silver responded:

"It was an absolute pleasure to teach you and your lovely friends Alison and you all did brilliantly! Thank you for your review. "

Alison reviewed: Crochet - Intermediate - Wednesdays

"Thank you so much for your time yesterday- your knowledge and experience will definitely rub off (although my apologies that she zoned out - maybe not the longest attention span!)"

BeachBry Creations responded:

"It was a pleasure. I hope I was able to give her a few pointers. She definitely has a talent for crochet. 😀"

Tracey reviewed: 3 Day Mixed Media Mosaic Summer School 2025

"Emma is such a kind, generous, supremely talented and truly caring person. She has boundless energy and has a deep passion for art which is addictive. Her teaching style is of course to teach techniques but it’s more than that. She teaches you to let go of fear and ‘go with the flow’. Above all she is an amazing facilitator who stimulates your own creativity in a lovely holistic way - such a welcoming, relaxing and safe atmosphere where your confidence is boosted so genuinely. The venue itself is beautifully chosen and definitely enhanced the experience as did the other lovely people on the course. The amount and variety of resources Emma provides are also a heady mix of inspiration too. These were my first footsteps into mosaic making and I have been fired up to choose this as my main creative outlet as a result of coming on this fabulous course. I would recommend it as positive therapy for anyone!! Book now!"

Emma Cavell Art responded:

"Dear Tracey, Thank you soo much for your generous, heartfelt sharing. I appreciate your colour-full dragon Soul! I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to explore making marvelous mosaics with you! Thank you for your creative contributions to the group, and for saying 'YES' to exploring your fullest potentiality through making mosaics 'Peace by Piece' I am looking forward to seeing more of your mosaic creations! In appreciation, much love and blessing, Emma"

Wayne & Louise reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"James is very knowledgeable and also very patient and will ensure you learn all the basics and help you along the way when required. A fascinating afternoon with my daughter, we got a great understanding of what to do and the hands on at doing our own gemstones (Provided by James). As a side note, he has a wonderful collection of his own cut gemstones and we couldn't resist buying one for ourselves. Highly recommended to others.....you'll enjoy it! Thanks you James😁"

Laura Bennett reviewed: Two Day Leather Satchel Workshop

"I spent a lovely couple of days at the workshop making a leather satchel. Cathy was a great teacher, patiently demonstrating all the techniques and encouraging me to do it myself. She helped me to choose the perfect leather and accessories to make a bag to suit me. And we even had time to make a couple of knife sheaths too!"

Ruth reviewed: Mosaic Bird Bath Workshop

"My daughter and I really enjoyed this workshop and are very happy with what we produced! Lots of lovely materials and plenty of help with ideas and how to achieve them. Fully recommended by two complete novices!"

Jenny D reviewed: Traditional Leather Workshop (small leather goods)

"I did the small leather goods course last Saturday. There were only two of us, so we had plenty of attention. Kingsley explained everything very well. It was a lovely relaxed day. I’m really pleased with the lovely coin purse I made. I enjoyed learning to hand stitch. I would recommend this as a starter course"

Diane Fleming reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"This is such a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning . I made a coaster and I plan to go back to make another . The setting for this course is gorgeous and the morning zooms by ! I would defo recommend this course which is why I’m going back ! "

Mosaic Mania responded:

"Hi Diane. Thank you so much! It was lovely to have you and your mosaic was fabulous! Look forward to seeing you again soon Frances "

Vanessa reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"Lovely day in the woods making our round willow baskets. As a complete novice I was reassured by Suz’s calm and knowledgeable approach, giving us clear step by step instructions. I would recommend this course to everyone. Thank you Suz for a wonderful day. "

Anne reviewed: Fantasy dip resin flowers workshop

"Helpful kind trainer Jan who we'd a lovely morning with. Hospitable with tea and biscuits and we all had a lovely chat. Pam and I love our resin flowers."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Anne, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure meeting you both and helping you create your beautiful flowers. I hope you found your way home easily. Very best wishes Jan "

Jules reviewed: Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

"I had an interesting day with Julie, learning about silver Jewellery making. Although it was challenging at times, I ended the class with a fabulous piece of jewellery which I am delighted with and wear every day! Julie was very welcoming and encouraging, and offered delicious home bakes too! "

Jules reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"I had a fantastic day with Sandra, learning all about Silver Clay jewellery making. I found Sandra to be very knowledgeable, encouraging and helpful, and I surprised myself with what I made on the day. I loved every minute and she has inspired me to do more! "

Sandra Kerns Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, I really enjoyed meeting you and helping with your lovely work Sandra"

Faye Shepherd reviewed: Paint & Create - Half Term Summer Holiday Children's Art Workshops

"My two sons, aged 14 and 11 thoroughly enjoyed this course with Josie, using alcohol inks to create a tile and picture. They are now proudly displayed at home. My eldest son said he particularly enjoyed the atmosphere of the class as well as the art. It was a lovely afternoon out during the summer holidays trying something new and fun! "

Paint & Create responded:

"Hi Faye, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm very grateful that you have taken the time to let me know how much your boys enjoyed the workshop and the atmosphere . I try to make sure that the workshops are a place where children can come together and create artwork in a relaxed fun environment. Thank you again. Best wishes Josie "