Latest reviews

Grace reviewed: Leather Traveller's Bag

"I had a wonderful day making a bag in my own choice of leather colours & textures. I learned a lot and enjoyed the process of putting the whole project together. I had no prior experience of leather work but the tuition was fantastic at every step, making this suitable even for a complete novice. I’d highly recommend this workshop!"

Catherine Edwards Leather responded:

"Thanks so much for your feedback it really means a lot, I had a lovely day too! "

Glenys reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"We had a fabulous day with the very talented Jackie. Lovely friendly atmosphere and we all created beautiful mosaics. Would highly recommended even if you can’t draw what you want to mosaic don’t worry about it as Jackie is on hand to help you. Thanks Jackie"

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Hi Glenys Thank you for your lovely review. I am really pleased that you both enjoyed your day. It's great to hear back from you, and I loved working with you both. Best wishes Jackie "

Alan Moore reviewed: Tinsmithing Workshop - One Day

"Enjoyable and informative course. Would have been better for me if I had some basic experience of handling tools. Glad I made the journey to attend. Tutor is very patient."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed the course and shall take on board your comments about the handling of tools. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Maxine Key reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"What a great time I had on this course. Jackie is really lovely and so knowledgeable Very welcoming and lovely cake. Offers drinks regularly and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended "

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Good morning Maxine Thank you for your lovely review. It was great working with you and I’m so pleased you had a good day. I will send the materials list to you tomorrow. Thank you, Jackie 😊"

Sheila reviewed: Silver Bead Pendant Workshop - Kent

"Completed this course on 20th Oct and absolutely loved it , definitely got the bug and can’t wait to book a course on ring and bangle making Wendy the tutor was amazing , very supportive and patient. "

WMM Silver responded:

"Thank you Sheila. It was a pleasure to teach you and I look forward to teaching you how to make a spinner ring in 2025!"

Megan reviewed: Durham soap making workshop

"My daughter with Autism attended this course, she said she enjoyed it, and would like to do another course with soap. "

Sue OConnell reviewed: Fabric Sculpture Wall Hung Garden Deco

"I had a wonderful day at LoveKnott Creations making my Lantern Fish with Powertex, material, cogs and mica. So much fun and plenty hints and tips from my great tutor Kirsty. The experience has definitely left me wanting more."

LoveKnott Creations responded:

"Thank you so much Sue. Hope to see you again soon for a workshop "

Rebecca reviewed: Spoon Carving with Rosie Mockford

"A wonderful day carving. Rosie was very knowledgeable & gave the right level of support to beginners & those who had carved a little. She was great at timing so we all managed to stay on track. I felt she was very encouraging, engaging ,bright & happy & she really inspired me. Im definitely going to continue carving spoons at home & i feel she has enabled me to feel confident enough to do this. The venue was perfect. I'd highly recommend "

Tree to Treen responded:

"Thank you so much Rebecca!"

MJ reviewed: Mixed Media Canvas Workshop

"I recently attended a canvas workshop at Loveknott Creations, and I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations! From start to finish, the experience was both fun and educational. Kirsty was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the craft, making even the most intricate techniques easy to understand. I appreciated how Kirsty took the time to give personalized feedback and hands-on guidance. The atmosphere was relaxed, but there was a strong focus on learning, which kept me engaged throughout Overall, this course was a fantastic way to spend my time, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has not yet attended one of Kirsty's courses. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, Kirsty will definitely have something to offer for you I can’t wait to sign up for another one!"

LoveKnott Creations responded:

"Thank you, was lovely having you join me "

Steph Edwards reviewed: New - Fish & Feather - explore fine wire and metal foil in Hampshire.

"I had a fantastic day in this wonderful setting with a lovely small group of fellow craft enthusiasts. Alison was friendly and approachable and a great teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed taking part and learning about working with wire and foil and was very happy with what I took away with me. My wire arrived today so I can explore further! "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Steph, Lovely to hear from you and we’re so pleased that you had such a great day with us - we have big smiles on our faces. Wire and metal foils are great materials to work with and it sounds like you’re ready for creative action! Happy making. Alison ( & Liz)"

Simon reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking with Gedwood

"That was a great day for a first timer. Ged was good with the safety aspects and his teaching made it seem easy. Plenty of time to make something. Very enjoyable. "

Gedwood responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Simon. Happy carving👍😊"

Andrea Marren reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Excellent course. I really enjoyed it and came away with a lovely lampshade I now have up in my home. Clare was friendly, informative and very organised. She had great tips and time saving suggestions for us. It was a lovely way to spend a morning. Her studio was very inspiring so we were surrounded by her lovely work and examples. Thankyou"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Andrea for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon for our Gelli Printing workshop."

K Senior reviewed: Beginners sewing - Tote Bag and Zipped Bag - Day Workshop - Worcester

"Really enjoyed the beginners sewing day. Judi was excellent at showing us how to make a cushion cover and draw string bag, which I’m really pleased with the results! Judi is knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. I’m now eager to buy my first sewing machine and also very eager to attend another workshop. Thank you Judi"

Michelle Rockey reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"Very helpful and well delivered course. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Many thanks Michelle. I’m delighted you found it helpful. "

rachel tyerman reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Full Day Beginners Workshop

"Had a lovely day with Suzanne making glass beads via lampworking. Suzanne is extremely knowledgeable and her work is absolutely beautiful, so much so I already have a pair of drop earrings. Suzanne is patient and explains clearly the steps. I would definitely recommend this workshop. "

MF reviewed: Maille making the traditional way.

"I had a great day on this course. Phil covered a lot of information about a very wide subject in a relaxed and interesting way. Making the maille was great fun with plenty of help all the way through if needed. Very hospitabe and highly recommended. "

Phil Parkes Maille responded:

"Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed the hands-on making the maille. It's addictive once you start!"

Sue reviewed: Beginners needle felted seascapes

"I really enjoyed this course. Rebecca was very friendly, and gave clear advise , instruction, encouragement, and was happy to help at any time, but we were able to work at our own pace. Having done a needle felting picture kit before, I left the course with skills and knowledge to enable me to make my own felt paintings, which I'm looking forward to starting x"

Jack & Alice Crafts responded:

"You did so well Sue. Was a pleasure having you with us."

Hayden reviewed: Stained glass mosaic sun catchers in the Cotswolds

"Really wonderful day, Yvette created just the type of atmosphere that you would hope for to be able to create something wonderful. It was lovely seeing her enthusiasm for what she does and her excitement in what we were able to make too. Totally recommend this experience to other people. "

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you. It really was a lovely day, and your creations were beautiful. Loved your ginger cat! "

Julie reviewed: Weave a patterned scarf in a day - Rochdale

"The beauty of this course is the patience with which Anne guided us all through the process of yarn choice (which is immense at the Yarn Barn), the setting up of the loom, the techniques for ensuring our scarves were woven to the correct tension, and the wonderful range of patterns possible. I was delighted to walk away with a fabulous scarf, having benefitted from Anne's huge expertise and good humour. A lovely way to spend a day. Thank you to all."

Roger reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon at the weaving workshop and would recommend it to any complete beginner who thinks they might fancy a go at weaving. One thing to note is that setting up the loom is obviously a big part of weaving (no loom, no weave!) but it's also time- consuming - even for an expert. For beginners, particularly if there are several students, it would be impossible to both teach the setup and do any actual weaving. I came away with a piece of fabric that I'd woven. I'd much prefer that than to have come away having set up a loom! However, Rebecca gives a very clear account of what's involved. No criticisms of the course at all."

Chris Roberts reviewed: Mosaic in a Frame Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire

"Great course. Karen explains everything very clearly. A range of different materials to use. Really enjoyed it."

Dermot Keegan reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Being a complete novice it was a great introduction to welding.Tony was a very thorough in his tutorials and made the day a comfortable experience."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Dermot, I am glad you enjoyed the welding lesson and hope you continue in the future with your projects that you mentioned. Please feel free to contact me anytime. Regards Tony "

Graham reviewed: Tinsmithing Workshop - One Day

"Excellent course with a very knowledgeable tutor. The added dimension was the information about the history of the items we were making and the others which could’ve been made. I came home with a replica 18th Century British army cup."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Adam W reviewed: Pottery wheel & glass fusing private half-day

"The half day combined pottery and glass fusion workshop was brilliant. My wife and I found it very interesting getting to try two completely different crafts and we really enjoyed the experience. Sarah and Chris are very friendly, personable, and great teachers. Price-wise I was slightly nervous spending that amount on the course but it was definitely worth every penny. We will cherish our wonderful glass and pottery pieces! Thanks so much :) "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"It was great to meet you both - thanks very much for taking the time to review. many thanks, Sarah & Chris"

David Conniford reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"What a great day spent at the Chalk Pit Forge Amberley with Alex the Blacksmith. My one to one introductory blacksmithing course exceeded expectations. An authentic traditional Forge in beautiful surroundings was the perfect setting to learn some smithying skills. We discussed what I would like to make namely a bird bath and Alex expertly and patiently guided me through the whole process from start to finish which included the use of the forge , tools and techniques required to complete my project. I was made to feel completely at home and totally at ease under the masters watchful eye. My day flew by punctuated only by a stop for a brew and the great inclusive lunch. I completed on time and the bird bath now graces our garden and there it will stay along with the memories of a truly wonderful day. Thank you."

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi David, thank you for such a nice review. It means a lot to know I'm delivering a good experience for people. I'm glad you're happy with the bird bath... And the memories 😃 Alex "