Latest reviews

3 Apr 18'

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

"The most fantastic day at the Quirky Workshop and to round off the great company, lunch and coffee with a super herdy doorstop. Annie you have been amazing, thank you so much."

3 Apr 18'

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

"Great fun, wonderful tuition, good food and a lovely gift to take home!"

3 Apr 18'

Peter Morland reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Had great time, course covered loads different things, help and advice was given at all times. Very friendly relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend it for anyone. Big shout for Debbie's food, might have to email her for the recipe ."

2 Apr 18'

Jim O'Donnell reviewed: Make a Windsor chair

"I had never done woodwork before so was slightly nervous of being able to create a chair. However, Ben’s instruction, guidance and encouragement was excellent. He brought the skills to life and made every step achievable. The chair making course is a wonderful contrast to daily life, and the simplicity of creating something from fresh logs is quite magical. I would fully recommend the chair making course: the pace, step by step, the teaching and the measurable progress each week, culminating in the creation of a beautiful piece of furniture is excellent. Thank you Ben!"

2 Apr 18'

Fiona Carey reviewed: 1-to-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow

"An extremely enjoyable day spent with my daughter learning how to make our own organic skincare products. I have used it for 2 days and already notice the difference in my skin with some lumps and bumps that I have diminishing which I'm delighted about. Allison is very knowledgeable and keen to share information with others in her lovely 'she shed' which is only 10 mins walk from Reedham train station. Highly Recommended. Thanks again Allison - I'm sure you'll be seeing us again. Fiona"

2 Apr 18'

Kinjal reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"This is a fantastic 2 day workshop. I cannot recommend it enough. Jason and Louise are excellent teachers, patient, enthusiastic and inspiring. You will receive hands on tuition on the core techniques for bag making and leather work. The studio is a great environment for working in. The materials provided are of thw highest quality and the sense of achievement at making your own handmade leather bag will remain with you for a long time to come. Please gift yourself this course and you will not regret it!"

2 Apr 18'

AVIVA and ANNE reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"We had a really enjoyable day learning about soap making with Emma. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow, she provided comprehensive notes to take home and we came away with some lovely soaps - cant wait to be able to use them! I also bought a starter pack to experiment some more at home ... thank you for a lovely day Emma!!"

2 Apr 18'

Rachel reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"A fairly heavy layer of overnight snow tried to dampen (and chill) our spirits, but we were greeted with a steaming hot cup of tea/coffee and a warm workshop, so we were not deterred. Sarah was great at making us feel welcome and we were soon busy learning how to cut glass. Before we knew it we had made a simple pendant, and were even able to see it being fired in a mini-microwave kiln. It was good to be encouraged to take before and after photos (so do have your camera ready) as it is lovely to see the transformation from fairly rough cut glass to a smooth, finished piece. We then set about making a sun-catcher. There were plenty of different resources to use, not just glass, so we had a good range of colours and items to be able to blend into our pieces. The atmosphere was relaxed and encouraging. Sarah was good at guiding whilst encouraging us to do what we wanted - not what she thought we should do. This must be a fine balance and I think she did this well. The two hours flew by. Within a couple of days we were able to pick up our pieces at a time convenient to us. I would thoroughly recommend this course to those who are novices to those who have dabbled a little too. Thank you Sarah"

2 Apr 18'

Roy Greenhalgh reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"I recently attender the Blacksmith Hammer Skills course with a friend and we had a brilliant day. We were made so welcome by Bob the instructor who did a great job at showing us how to heat and fashion metal bars. The snail I made has pride of place in the windowsill. I would definitely recommend this experience, it was such a great day out."

2 Apr 18'

Emma reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"A really good course. The morning's theory made so much sense when we were let loose with materials in the workshop during the afternoon. There were 6 on my course, the maximum that Emma has, but we were all able to make 3 batches of soap, learn from what others were doing and never felt out of our depth. I'm so pleased with what I have achieved - even the batch with the difficult to use thyme scent. I was really impressed with what was included in the starter pack and have lots of ideas for batches 4 - 7! Thank you."

2 Apr 18'

vanda Broadbridge reviewed: Beginners Freehand (freemotion) Machine Embroidery Workshop

"I travelled nearly 100 miles to attend this course because i felt the course information was exactly what I wanted to learn. I was more than pleased with the course and it was well worth the journey. Meg was very friendly and supportive to all the students concerning our varying needs which included problems with tension of the threads, machine embroidering text, colour and applique ideas. The length of course was just long enough to achieve some good pieces of work to get us started on our own ideas at home. An excellent teacher who had lots of varying examples of her own work to inspire us."

2 Apr 18'

Matt reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"A fascinating course in a wonderful setting. The day flew by and I learned so much from Alex who is a very patient teacher. I’m really pleased with the rams head bottle opener I made."

2 Apr 18'

Hazel Starnes reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"This was an amazing day. I had never done any glass work before and neither had my husband who I badgered into coming with me. We both had a really brilliant day and can't wait to try out more courses. My husband keeps on talking about it and has been converted to crafts! Melanie was really patient and helpful with lots of advice and encouragement throughout the day. On top of this we enjoyed an excellent lunch with wine and cakes & coffee. Truly fantastic value and a course that I wholeheartedly recommend to all."

2 Apr 18'

Stephanie Higgs reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"So glad I heard about this course and could join my friend for a relaxed day of varied but well paced instruction from Jonathon into the basics of silversmithing techniques - from wire work to soldering and polishing. Would thoroughly recommend. So pleased with my silver pendant I am wearing as a reminder. Well equipped barge, moored in tranquil setting, but sensible footwear required to access after rain."

2 Apr 18'

Elaine Perry reviewed: Hand spinning Advanced Level 3 accredited course at All in a Spin

"An excellent course which is really challenging me to develop both my knowledge and understanding of a range of spinning fibres as well as different spinning and plying techniques. Dunja is such a knowledgeable tutor who really intervenes well to help us as a group to improve, even though we are all at different ability levels. I always come away feeling that I've worked hard but have practised to improve an aspect of spinning and learned something new about spinning. I appreciate her calm, patient and supportive approach."

2 Apr 18'

Peter Gilroy reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"A very enjoyable and constructive day. Excellent instruction from Adrian - even I could follow. Good assistance if needed. Very pleased with my creations in iron woohoo!!! The food was excellent. Thank you Debbie. Well worth a visit."

2 Apr 18'

Colin Winn reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"I was lucky enough to have been bought this experience day and really lucked out with the expertise and knowledge which Mort provided all day - particularly as I had not been near a forge since school days and am not great with heat! He instilled confidence in me such that the modestly designed items I had gone along to create came about. Good company from a co-working guest and a joy to watch end products coming alive from inert materials! Recommended - highly!"

1 Apr 18'

chun kwok reviewed: Knifemaking Bladesmithing courses UK Learn to forge a Wooden or Horn handle Rustic knife

"Had a great time at the forge! I had made a wonderful Knife and this was very interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended."

1 Apr 18'

Chris Lofthouse reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely brilliant day on the blacksmithing course everyone was incredibly friendly and the help received from Adrian Andy and Debbie was great! Would definitely recommend to anyone who has an interest in metalwork or art! Even if they don’t feel particularly practical or artistic. The course will help them massively."

1 Apr 18'

Coline reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"A lovely way to spend a Saturday morning, starting with a delicious cup of coffee in Kerry's beautiful country kitchen. I didn't know that there was so much involved in making a good candle and I'll be looking suspiciously at the very cheap ones from now on! Kerry had everything prepared, and has a friendly, relaxing manner that makes one feel at ease immediately. She explained everything involved in making a candle, in terms that were easy to understand. Choosing the fragrance for my own candle was fun, and later on we mixed our own fragrances too. The instructions on how to burn a candle properly were very illuminating and I'm looking forward to burning my own now it has cured for a week. A highly enjoyable workshop (with cake and coffee halfway through - Kerry is also an excellent baker!)."

1 Apr 18'

Tim jones reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Thank you for a great time Mort. I really enjoyed the days experience, even overheating my metal and leaving some in the furnace.. bit more practice needed I'm sure ... you are a great guy and very patient with us as green novices ... I can only rate this as high as poss. Thanks Mort."

1 Apr 18'

Yvonne Taite reviewed: Garden Plaque or House Number

"Very interesting to learn about the difference in construction between mosaics for indoors and outdoors. Lots of ideas again!"

1 Apr 18'

Sarah P reviewed: One-to-One Private workshop

"I found the workshop on line, I booked two places for me and my husband. Never been on a stained glass workshop, cutting glass was not easy. Having spent some time doing the glass cutting, I chose my designs, Gigha has pieces made on a table and patterns in a folder. So many designs to choose from. There is plently of choice of glass, and other bits to add to your work. Lunch is included,plenty of drinks. Its a mixed ability group, some people on their 3rd workshops. Gigha comes around and explains when you need to move on to the next stage. I would book again,we both really enjoyed the day."

31 Mar 18'

Bernice O’Reilly reviewed: Candle making course (introductory) - in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, Sussex

"I lucked out today as the other people on my course had cancelled and I ended up having a 1-2-1 with Simon. He explained everything thoroughly and was happy to share all the tips and tricks of candle making at a great pace. I came away having made a range of candles and the course more than lived up to my expectations! Definitely recommended for the beginner."

31 Mar 18'

Estelle reviewed: Furniture painting workshops / Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

"Perfect workshop for the beginner! Thanks to Nyree I now have the confidence to tackle lots of pieces of furniture that I would like to paint, distress, white wash etc. We practised on smaller pieces and got information and our trial pieces to take away with us. Nice small group of 6 and all friendly. Highly recommend!"