Latest reviews

Sarah reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Cannot rate this course highly cough for the content, friendliness and patience of Matt or the skills I’ve picked up. Am recommending to my friends now! "

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Sarah. I'm really glad you had such a fun day and that it was so useful to you. Maybe your brothers will cut you some slack now, onwards and upwards. Matt"

Lynda Eaton reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"Excellent course, Matt was extremely approachable, very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. I came away with far more confidence than I thought l would. The other ladies on the course were lovely. Thank you Matt for a very enjoyable day, would 100% recommend. Lynda"

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Lynda. Thanks for the kind words and review and thank you for your part in a particularly enjoyable day. M"

Rachel Culverhouse reviewed: Introduction To Screen Printing: A One Day Workshop

"A fantastic day, Simon was very informative and patient. Having a small group of 3 meant we each got plenty of help and attention to carry out our very different approaches. I’m over the moon with the prints I’ve made, the only problem now is I want to do more!"

Simon Tozer responded:

"Thank you Rachel! All the best, Simon"

Jenni reviewed: Mosaic garden plaque workshop am or pm

"Chrissy was really helpful and I enjoyed making my garden mosaic. We had refreshments and good music to listen to! Very calming and relaxing. "

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you Jenni for you wonderful review and it was great to see you all. "

Tracey Milller reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"I wanted to try Stained Glass, so when I found out my friend also wanted to try I purchased this as a 50th birthday gift for her. We chose our designs and emailed them over to Eliane. On arrival we were greeted and shown to the workshop, Elaine explained how the day would pan out step by step, showed us the equipment and then we began. It was really relaxed environment and Elaine was on hand to support us through each step. We are both really pleased with our stained glass and would highly recommend Elaine's course. Thank you for a excellent day, even with the hot temperatures!!"

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to review your day. I am always pleased when attendees are really happy with their projects at the end of the day. It would have been nice if the temperature outside had been a few degrees cooler but never the less you both went away with lovely finished sun catchers. Elaine x"

Geraldine reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I had a great day. The teacher, Sharon was very clear with instruction with good clear presentations, she was also on hand to help if needed. The course gave me the experience and information I needed to develop further at later courses. I highly recommend."

Julie reviewed: "Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class - Herts

"Attending this course with three friends and had a fabulous time. Elspeth is a fabulous teacher and we all had a great time. Can’t wait to book the next course. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thanks Julie, you were all a pleasure teach. I'm so glad you had a good time and well done for your rugs!"

Liz Owen reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"Such an enjoyable day spent creating a Lino print at Lee’s studio in Cwmdu. Lee made everyone feel very welcome and gave clear instructions and plenty of encouragement throughout the day. It was lovely to have three prints to take home - these have been duly admired by friends and family! Thank you Lee."

Christine Clarkin reviewed: One day Traditional Lead Stained Glass Course

"I was amazed at what I achieved in just one day. Cheryl is a good teacher, explaining the processes well and giving you plenty of encouragement to ensure you came away with something you could be proud of. She provides plenty of choice on materials, has ample tools to go around and the refreshments are on tap all day. What more could you ask for 😊"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Yay so happy to see you have had a great day xx "

Louise Pinnell reviewed: Mosaic/chat/create! with award winning mosaicist Emma Abel

"Emma is a fantastic teacher who shares her skills and expertise in mosaic art. Everything was provided and explained step by step to produce a final piece. I would definitely recommend this course and I will be coming back at some point!"

abelmosaics responded:

"Thank you so much Louise, you made a great Jellyfish mosaic and it was lovely to meet you. "

Nicola reviewed: Willow weaving workshop - the heron

"This was an excellent day course to make a stunning willow heron. We were supplied with all the materials and tools needed, guided through the stages clearly and professionally, and all came away with sculptures to be proud of (three pigs and two herons!) Thank you - I'll definitely be back x"

Georgina reviewed: Kintsugi Workshop for beginners

"Lucy was a great tutor from start to finish. Brilliant communication when booking the experience. Lucy responded quickly to emails when I requested information and sent a reminder about the course a few days prior to the date with useful information about finding the venue. Her clear and patient instruction and demonstration was great as was her sense of humour and ability to put students at ease. She used both class and individual tuition which enabled students to work at their own pace. Thank you for a great experience Lucy, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in your lovely workshop."

John Sherliker reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"An excellent, enjoyable day course. Lee was a great teacher and we all produced a good end product. "

Becky reviewed: Silver ring making, half day course

"We had a great time on the silver ring making class. Mark was welcoming and put us at ease as neither of us had done this before. The pace of the class was good, Mark took the time to explain everything, demonstrating and then coaching us through the different stages. We were both very impressed with the rings we made, thoroughly enjoyed it and we’d love to come back and do more. Thanks Mark "

Jo Greaves reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop, half day

"A lovely afternoon with like minded people. Penny is brilliant at her job, it was a lovely setting and the items we made were amazing."

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you, Jo. It was such a lovely group of ladies and your talents were very evident, despite being ‘newbies’ to glass fusing. "

Lee Marriner reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Very enjoyable day with two masters of their craft. Very friendly with some good banter and some superb food from Deb to top it off. I’ll definitely be returning for another day. Thanks a lot"

JM reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop, half day

"An excellent course, with a very good tutor and an Aladdin's cave of a studio."

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Ah thank you for your review! The Genie did a good job in tidying it in readiness for you 🤣 🪔 "

Keith Hawthorn reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"I enjoyed the half day with Les very much learning some of techniques involved. Les is a very good tutor "

Pren responded:

"Thank you Keith. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the session. Les."

Fiona reviewed: Lino Printing - Decorative Cards & Envelopes - Blended Monkey

"It was a lovely day, leaving me wanting to pursue the art of lino printing. Lovely setting and fantastic refreshments."

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

"Fiona, thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your lino printing experience :-)."

Anne reviewed: Kiln formed glass day workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The tutor was welcoming, attentive, helpful and patient. I am yet to return to see how my work has come out."

Helen Rose Glass responded:

"Thanks Anne. I'm pleased you enjoyed your day in the studio. "

Beverley Sommerville reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Aint wood turning Fab!!!!!! I had a great time with Jake @thompsonswood A full day of learning and understanding Lathe turning, it was great to learn new skills…..loved it so much am looking to invest in a lathe of my own!!!! I can’t recommend Jake enough very patient, kind and generous with his knowledge and teachings….. and makes a fab cuppa, what’s not to like.……worth every penny. "

Kate S reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I had an amazing day with Cheryl in her lovely garden studio making a sun catcher. There were only three of us that day and we were made to feel welcome and had lots of relaxed chat and one on one help with our pieces. We were able to work through a foiled stained glass piece from start to finish so got to learn about the different stages and materials used. It’s a craft I am looking to take up and she was very helpful with any questions I had about being able to do it myself. Would thoroughly recommend and have already done so to friends!"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Fabtastic!! So glad you felt the glass magic !! Was lovely to have you here xx hope to see you again x "

Aliya reviewed: Copper foiled stained glass workshop: June

"Will is a patient, clear, and skilled instructor with a warm disposition. There is a wide range of glass to choose from of all colours and textures, and a selection of templates ranging from simple to more challenging. All equipment needed was provided and well maintained. Will allowed creative freedom with our designs whilst still providing direction and advice where needed. The pace throughout the 3 hour session was determined by participants to an appropriate degree, we were all complete beginners and left with lovely finished pieces and a strong desire to return. I’d highly recommend this course for a thoroughly enjoyable and pressure free introduction to medium. "

Jennie reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"A great package deal enjoyed by three generations! Vicki covered all the basics brilliantly with lots of opportunities to have a go and ask lots of questions. Really liked the concept of eating together over the two day course giving it a really inclusive feel whether you were with someone else, or on your own."

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you Jennie, it was lovely to meet you all and I’m so glad you enjoyed the course. I loved the little flowers you painted, keep on painting!"

Annie Marlow reviewed: 2 day wood carving course

"I have loved this course and have learned so much with Pete' expert help. I was brand new to wood carving two days ago and already feeling proud of what I am achieving. There is a lovely informal and friendly atmosphere in the workshop and lots of individual help for people with more or less experience, and for people interested in different projects. It has been so helpful to try different tools and share ideas. I will definitely be back. Thankyou very much!"

Rix & Co Rocking Horses Ltd responded:

"Annie thank you so much for your wonderful review and for a fantastic couple of days carving! "