Latest reviews

3 Apr 18'

Mike F reviewed: Blacksmith for a day with Adrian Woods: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Enjoyable experience, relaxed atmosphere and good support from experts."

3 Apr 18'

Andrew C reviewed: Blacksmith for a day with Adrian Woods: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Excellent tuition and patience for which I am grateful. Food great, nice that it is all vegetarian."

3 Apr 18'

John M reviewed: Blacksmith for a day with Adrian Woods: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Really enjoyable day. Well worth the money and traveling. Interesting and interactive. Everybody friendly and great crack. Amazing food and drink."

3 Apr 18'

Malcolm D reviewed: Blacksmith for a day with Adrian Woods: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Great day. Interesting and well worth the money. Another value. Nice food again."

3 Apr 18'

Emma A reviewed: Amazing Raku - Japanese pottery firing with Flames & Smoke - half day workshop with Bob and Denise Park at Quirky Workshops, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Cumbria

"Brilliant course - my second time. So easy to do and yet the results are so impressive. Plus you get to take so much home. Excellent value for money. Dave is an excellent teacher. Annie's hosting is a joy as always and the food is yummy!"

3 Apr 18'

Catriona N reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"Great workshop, lovely lunch and teas. Brilliant teacher - thank you."

3 Apr 18'

Angela O reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"Fabulous day, fabulous food. What more can I say?!"

3 Apr 18'

Susie C reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"Very enjoyable and relaxing day. Many thanks."

3 Apr 18'

Sharon W reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"Excellent day - good atmosphere - good food - good workshop - thank you to all involved."

3 Apr 18'

Caenlyn C reviewed: Make a needle-felt Herdwick doorstop - a Quirky Workshop nr Ullswater & The Lake District

"Fantastic workshop - lovely patient teacher and lovely subject. Beautiful lunch and hospitality. 5* thank you."

3 Apr 18'

Morna reviewed: Introduction to Photography ~ One day Beginners' workshop with Danielle Ledbury : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Excellent tuition - everyone achieved a lovely scarf in a day and we were all total beginners. Thoroughly recommended."

3 Apr 18'

Carolyne J reviewed: Introduction to Photography ~ One day Beginners' workshop with Danielle Ledbury : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Another fabulous Quirky Workshop. I got going and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Really good fun."

3 Apr 18'

Susie R reviewed: Introduction to Photography ~ One day Beginners' workshop with Danielle Ledbury : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"What a great course - really clear instructions, lovely materials, made a complete scarf - altogether a very pleasant day - thanks Annie!"

3 Apr 18'

Anna M reviewed: Intro to Glass fusing : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"A lot of techniques covered during the day. Plenty of variety to choose from."

3 Apr 18'

Eileen B reviewed: Intro to Glass fusing : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Great variety of techniques and options. Very clear instruction. Good pace."

3 Apr 18'

Liz D reviewed: Intro to Glass fusing : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"As usual, if it doesn't work it is me not the instructor! Well described and easy to follow. Easy projects to complete in a day so very satisfying (except firing of course). Looking forward to results."

3 Apr 18'

Mady T reviewed: Intro to Glass fusing : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Really enjoyed my first introduction to glass fusion. Karen was an excellent tutor, really helpful with ideas, techniques and demonstrations. And to top it all Annie's wonderful food!"

3 Apr 18'

Liz M reviewed: Intro to Glass fusing : a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Excellent tuition and assistance throughout the day and I came away having made several pieces of fused glass. A great day."

3 Apr 18'

Sarah H reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"Fab day of useful advice and tips. Excellent lunch - would definitely recommend to everyone I know."

3 Apr 18'

Tricia G reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"Thoroughly enjoyable - very friendly tutor (Phil) and Annie. Lots of constructive criticism and clear instructions. Great lunch and friendly team. NB - Perhaps share phone nos and location before hand so we could share transport?"

3 Apr 18'

Pamela F reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"A very enjoyable time learning new skills. Lovely lunch. Would recommend to others."

3 Apr 18'

Chris R reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"Good speed of teaching techniques, plenty of advice and helpful hints. Wonderful lunch."

3 Apr 18'

Anne T reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"Through Phil's excellent instruction I created a willow sheep. I am an absolute beginner so I was very surprised and happy."

3 Apr 18'

Gill S reviewed: Willow 'Hen and Cockerels' with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Ullswater and The Lake District

"What an excellent day. Fantastic tuition. Clear and patient teacher, brilliant hospitality with delicious homemade treats and lunch. Would highly recommend."

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