Latest reviews

Jill Shearer reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A great introduction to this creative type of weaving. The teaching was gentle and personalised and I could work at my own pace, asking for help when needed. A lovely way to spend an afternoon and has really whetted my appetite to learn more."

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks so much Jill :) Really glad you enjoyed it! "

Rosemary reviewed: Introduction to woodworking in the grassington area

"I liked the sound of this course when reading the description and really enjoyed the day. Olly explained and demonstrated everything clearly and I enjoyed getting the practical experience using hand tools and the drill. Using the tools was sometimes harder than it looked, but Olly provided plenty of encouragement. This course provides a great introduction to woodwork."

Sally reviewed: Silverclay beginners jewellery workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"We thoroughly enjoyed the beginners Silverclay workshop - it's a "magical" process! Claire was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we all came away with some lovely pieces of jewellery. "

ToDot Handcrafted Goods responded:

"Thank you Sally I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Claire "

J Stevenson reviewed: Fused Glass workshops at Bere Alston, near Tavistock, Devon

"We spent a very enjoyable and fun day getting creative at the Fused Glass workshop. As complete novices, we found Wendy's demonstrations and explanations very clear and appreciated her feedback and knowledge-sharing in relation to our own creations which we are excited to be collecting soon, following firing in the kiln. A great course, in a wonderfully peaceful location."

Steph reviewed: Two Day Willow Deer Sculpture Workshop

"I went on this course with my dad, it was a brilliant in depth course, we learnt so much and we now have two beautiful deer to admire in our gardens. Lunch was fantastic too! I highly recommend this course."

Moss & Mushrooms responded:

"Hi Stephanie, Thank you so much, it was really lovely to meet you both, well done in making a beautiful deer. Kindest regards Jodie "

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

"It was an absolute fabulous course from start to finish. Paul is so knowledgeable and happy to share his passion for this art. The lunch provided was lovely. The surroundings were beautiful. The size of the class was perfect and the course itself was just great. If you're sitting on the fence, don't, you'll absolutely love it. I will be returning! Thank you so much Paul for a wonderful experience. "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Emma, very much appreciated! Hope to see you again before long. Best wishes Paul"

Tony reviewed: Craft Your Own Carving Bench: One to One Woodworking Class

"Spent a great day with Mat on the Carving Bench course. The set up in the wood is very impressive with a large covered area in case of rain and a large array of tools. Mat is an excellent instructor. He explains everything in basic terms, then expands on the instruction to explain how the skills can be used for other projects. Also gives plenty of advice on tools and techniques for greenwood working in general. Having done a couple of greenwood courses this was up there with the best. Couldn't recommend Mat as an instructor highly enough. Thanks for a great day. "

Mick Parfrement reviewed: Embossed Letter and Bookmark in Pewter

"A brilliant course, one I really enjoyed. Melanie is a really good teacher and the results were fabulous. Such a good evening. 👍👍👍👍👍"

Metallix responded:

"Thanks so much for the review, Mick. Hopefully I’ll see you on another workshop in the near future"

Katherine Dennis reviewed: Spoon Carving in the Woods - Beginner Green Woodworking course

"Thoroughly enjoyed this 1 day course and would recommend it to anyone who is a beginner like myself. The day flew by, I became fully submerged in this craft, and amazed what can be done with an axe. Celi was a fantastic teacher, she had incredible patience and a lovely welcoming smile whenever I had a question or got a bit stuck. Her knowledge on spoon carving and what wood is the best to use is very impressive. The workshop is nestled in the woodland and you really do feel close to nature. Also the real coffee, biscuits and delicious lunch that was laid on, topped an already lovely day off. "

Sue PATERSON reviewed: 3d Copper Foiling Stained Glass 1-day Course for Beginners

"Excellent course in a lovely relaxed atmosphere & lunch was very tasty. Plenty of refreshments throughout the day. Mike & Jenny were very informative and helpful & guided you to achieve a piece you were proud to take home. All in all a great day and worth travelling from Bristol. Will be back Thanks"

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Sue - it was a pleasure having you in the studio! KR Mike"

David Hargrave reviewed: Building and weaving a round stool at The Quiet Workshop

"What a great experience. My second course and I will be back for more. Excellent teaching method makes everything such a pleasure. St John explains things in such a way that you just know you can easily make it work. Bryony, thank you for the wonderful food and the recipes "

The Quiet Workshop responded:

"David, it was lovely to have you back. Thank you so much for your review. You did a great job on your stool and in record time! We look forward to seeing you on a side chair course. StJohn & Bryony"

Camilla reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"We loved this course! We found Dave an amazing teacher who shared his great knowledge of smithing and knife design. Taking the materials to the finished product, we learnt so many different techniques and skills. Thank you so much for an incredible day and helping us make such beautiful kitchen knives."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you so much for your amazing review Camilla, it is hugely appreciated. I'm so glad you both enjoyed the day, it was great to meet you both and fantastic having you in the workshop. Excellent job with your knives, you should be truly proud of what you achieved they're a couple of belters!! Hope you enjoy using them for many years"

Sara reviewed: Beginners Lino Print Workshop

"100% recommend this!! We had a wonderful morning with Cat last week, and produced a number of prints we were really happy with. Cat is a great teacher, funny, relaxed and helpful, meaning we felt comfortable to just have a go and experiment. Lino printing is an extremely satisfying craft, you see results quite quickly and the outcome is enormously satisfying. You're free to choose designs and colours and it's something anyone can have a go at. What's not to love?!"

CatKing Artwork responded:

"Thanks Sara It was a pleasure to each you both. Thanks for your great company. I hope you keep printing! Kind regards Cat"

Joan reviewed: 'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' .. with Claire ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns in the Lake District nr Ullswater

"My daughter and I had a lovely morning at the calligraphy course. In the space of less than three hours, we were surprised at how much we had achieved in such a short space of time. We thought it was enough for us as we were able to take home a calligraphy set each so that we were able to practice further at home. The venue was easy to find with excellent directions provided by the course organiser. We were directed to a free carpark just in the nearby village. It was a short walk, which we didn't mind as it was in such a lovely location, but there was some parking spaces at the venue but I think these should be left for those with difficult mobility. We would recommend this course, we both enjoyed it very much. Claire was a very good teacher who was very patient and helped everyone in the room to progress so quickly. The session was well planned and informative and everyone was encouraged from the start to get creative. I'm looking forward to attending again to learn something new. "

Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns responded:

"How kind of you Joan, to leave such a lovely review- thank you! We try hard to make sure workshops run as smoothly as possible by sending out as much info as we can prior to the big day, so it's always good to know it comes in useful. (Interestingly we've been on several courses ourselves to other venues in the last year and were amazed how little info is provided to students who are expected to arrive at the course venue at the correct time etc. without any local hints and tips) Anyway - it's always good news to hear news of a happy customer. Claire is an excellent tutor of Calligraphy - she makes it fun and relaxing - and really enjoyable! I think you've booked another course with her in November, so we'll look forward to seeing you again in a few months! Many thanks again, Annie :) "

Mandy reviewed: Peg Loom Weaving with high welfare fleeces

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Bec at The Woven Briar. Bec is very knowledgeable and her passion for her craft is infectious , so much so, that my peg loom, which has been collecting dust at the back of my cupboard, is now set up and ready to go. I cant recommend Bec highly enough and meeting her flock was an absolute joy "

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"I am so pleased Mandy I hope you have hours of creativity at your loom. Enjoy!"

Natalie Washbrook reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Chillington Hall

"I had a fabulous weekend with Miranda at Chillington Hall. The location is beautiful and we were fortunate that we had good weather, so could work outside. The stone carving course is brilliant. Miranda is a wonderful teacher and very helpful and patient. I was so pleased with my finished project and all the help and support I was given. I can highly recommend this course and looking forward to returning soon. Thank you."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Natalie, so glad you enjoyed the weekend. See you again soon. Best wishes, Miranda"

Martin scott reviewed: Router Day Class

"I have come away with enthusiasm, now knowing how to care and use my router, it’s a real must if you're thinking of getting into using a router. The course helps you choose the right tools and goes through the basics hands on using a router plus I really liked using the router table. David takes time with everyone and explains how and why. His workshop is ideal for the course, lots of equipment to use. I would recommend this course. Now I feel I have the skills to make things and will look at other courses too."

Karl Cerski reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I had a brilliant time on this 1-2-1 woodturning course! I learnt so much, and particularly appreciated the depth of knowledge that Simon has - and his patience with an absolute beginner! I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a comprehensive introduction to woodturning."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Karl, Thank you for a lovely review. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need further help. —Simon"

Emma reviewed: Cornish Blacksmithing Experience

"Absolutely brilliant. We learned so much from Jeremy who is clearly a very talented blacksmith. He explained things really well and gave us confidence to try so many different techniques. We came away with some beautiful fireside tools. Highly recommend this. "

Katie Tindle reviewed: Automata, mechanical toy & kinetic sculpture making in artist's workshop: 6 classes

"Tom was a brilliant teacher. He was very accommodating and flexible in regards timing, patient when explaining new concepts, but allowed me to work out elements of the build myself so that the skills would be replicable in the future. I would definitely recommend this course, it was a lot of fun!"

Tom Wilkinson responded:

"Thank you Katie, for your kind words. You were a terrific student – keen to learn new skills and very capable in your making abilities. I wish you well with your project and look forward very much to seeing it on completion. "

Florence reviewed: Private booking rustic Log stool making 18th August

"We made rustic stools as a family group and could not have enjoyed our day more! We are absolutely thrilled with our beautiful stools and will keep them forever. Pete and Jacqui were excellent, patient and kind teachers with such an appreciation for the pleasures of working with wood. I can't wait to do a second course. "

Steve Gifford reviewed: Coffee Table/Bench Making in the Woods - Beginner Green Woodworking course

"Being a complete novice to woodworking to making a bench from raw materials without electric tools was a little concerning, but our welcoming host Celi with her excellent tuition skill set was superb throughout explaining everything step-by-step to individuals or as a group. At the end of the course she ensured that all group members had a finished item to take home. The workshop setting was perfect. The home cooked food was delicious and all the other members of the group were lovely and always helpful. As you are only using hand tools, it can be quite physically demanding. So in all, a fantastic weekend and a great experience which made me appreciate the work put into handmade woodcraft."

Ruth reviewed: Woodturning half day taster

"Really enjoyed this course and came away with a perfectly formed vase. Paul was very patient and knowledgeable. A great half day spent learning this craft. "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Glad you both enjoyed the session. Hope to see you on the next one!"

Mrs Michelle Schofield reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I had a really lovely day. Very relaxed, and enjoyable. Cant wait to return soon. "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Many thanks Michelle 😊"

Jonathan Howell reviewed: Leather tooling course with Pip Davidson

"A delightful and deeply informative one-on-one (+ the occasional visiting dog). I came away feeling very positive about being able to continue with the skills that I had arrived hoping to learn & polish. The range of experience that Pip has had and the skills she has developed make for a very hands-on approach. Time passed as a summer's day should with bees humming just outside the open patio door - the gentle tap-tap-tap of tooling leather punctuated with a range of conversation from film, theatre & leather-armour to martial arts training. Thank you Pip - a valuable and memorable couple of days."