Latest reviews

Kayleigh & Louis reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"We had a fabulous weekend on this course! Booked as an anniversary present for my husband but thought I would partake as well, we were both nervous about actually coming away with something decent but turns out we didn't need to be! A great setting, lovely company and definitely an experience not to be forgotten."

Jane Scott reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Wow what a fab day, beautiful surroundings, Jo is a fantastic lady, very relaxed with us all and made it a fun day. Never thought I could make a Hare that looks pretty good. Highly recommend this day course it was just fab. Thank you Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane - it was lovely having your group here -particularly impressed with the picnic spread (as was our naughty Cockapoo, Tula!). All your hares were wonderful! Thank goodness for the campervan 😄. Jo xx"

Craig Wright reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"My daughter, Sophie, and I, recently attended a Hare Sculpture workshop. Joe and Andy were perfect hosts! The studio is set in beautiful surroundings that help you escape the busyness of life and just, immerse! The whole experience was wonderful under Jo's expert tutelage! We would strongly recommend this workshop!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Craig. I very much enjoyed seeing you and Sophie working together - you both made lovely hares. The day is great for focusing away from everyday life and I'm delighted you enjoyed some down time. Jo xx"

Natalie Williams reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"This is the second course me and my mom have done with Kate. Beautiful surroundings, helpful tutors. I am so proud of my Hare. Likewise my moms pheasant is a master piece. Fingers crossed at the end of the year Kate will do another course for a deer! "

Jeanette reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Half Day Beginners Workshop

"Fabulous! Suzanne is an amazing, knowledgeable and skillful teacher with a real passion for her craft. I loved every minute and will be booking another soon. I'm very proud of the beads I made. Thank you Suzanne! "

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Jeanette for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your workshop. Look forward to see you again soon."

Jeanette reviewed: Using a Sewing Machine for Beginners

"Donna is an amazing teacher, so knowledgeable and skillful. The workshop was a perfect introduction to machine sewing. I was a complete novice with zero confidence. Donna was very kind, patient and encouraging. The practice pieces were ideal for a beginner. I left with a much better understanding of the machine and a couple of items that I'm very impressed with. I will be booking again to develop my skills and confidence further. Thank you Donna"

Smampy's Corner responded:

"Thank you sew much jeanette for coming to me for a 1-1 sewing lesson. You are amazing, even though you were a little anxious your lines were straight and for that skill on your first lesson was a very good achievement. You are a lovely lady and I would love you to attend another class or 2 as you are a social butterfly and a bit of a giggle Looking forward to hearing from you Yours Donna Gx"

Kate reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"Such a gorgeous morning! We went with our 12 and 15 year old boys and we all loved it. Very absorbing and gave us all such a feeling of peace and contentment. Emma and Matt were great hosts and very supportive and encouraging- many thanks"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Kate, thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you all enjoyed the session, hope to see you again soon! Emma"

Gwen Hayward reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"A lovely relaxing day. Very clear, friendly tuition and lots of handmade paper to take home. Highly recommended."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hello Gwen. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Today's workshop was a pleasure to teach. Hopefully we'll see you again soon at Southlands. Maybe at the Beginners' Printmaking workshop to use some of those papers. "

Ben O’Leary reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"My day at the forge with Elliot was a fun way to get introduced to blacksmithing. Elliot gave clear instructions and demonstrations and was there to guide me throughout. I’m really pleased with the knife that I made and recommend you give this class a go."

Matt reviewed: Copper foiling at the Cheshire School of Glass

"A really enjoyable course. The instructor was patient and explained/demoed everything clearly. My only problem was that I wish the course was over two days so I had more time to practice soldering and cutting. "

John Davies reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"Fabulous experience. Excellent tuition. Aaron was patience personified. Well equipped workshop. I can highly recommend this course ."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. We are really glad that you enjoyed yourself. Aaron always enjoys teaching. Thank you for the recommendation Trudi "

John Sherliker reviewed: Introduction to butter knife, spatula and spoon carving

"Excellent day whittling in the wood. "

Touch Wood responded:

"Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it!"

Kam reviewed: Summer Roses Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"I thoroughly enjoyed this day. The venue was perfect. Rachel was very friendly and welcoming. She was a great tutor, explaining and demonstrating each step well and then coming round to help us all individually. It was a friendly group of women. I was very pleased with my finished work and was impressed with the work produced by everyone. Highly recommended."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Kam, thank you so much for your lovely review, I'm really pleased you enjoyed yourself and had a good time. Your piece is so delicate and like everyones, very unique. I do hope to see you again, very best wishes, Rachel."

Elaine reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"I did the two day stone-carving course, which was a wonderful experience. We were all looked after really well, lots of drinks as it was an incredibly hot weekend! I have an immense feeling of satisfaction and achievement from the whole experience. Thank you so much for your hospitality and support. Elaine "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Elaine, glad you enjoyed the weekend. Best wishes Miranda"

Jo Phillips reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop

"Just come back from the most amazing morning doing a pairs throwing workshop. Louise was so friendly and made us so comfortable. In fact, I enjoyed the chat as much as the throwing! I definitely need more practice but my daughter- in- law nailed it. Can't wait to see the finished pots, however they look and would love to do more sessions. Cant recommend it enough. "

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

"It was a real delight and lots of fun having you and Dawn in the ceramics studio. So nice to have chilled out, relaxed students who want to just enjoy the process. You should both be proud of the pieces you made. Some parts of throwing are difficult to get and it takes a lot of practice, but you both got to grips with it really quickly. Well done ladies! Oh, and thank you for the lovely review :-)."

Claire Tinsley reviewed: Woodturning taster

"Just home from a fantastic morning with Chris. My Dad and I had a great time, we learnt loads and are feeling confident to have a go at home. Thank you Chris for all your knowledge, guidance and for your generosity with your time. I really can’t recommend Chris enough. An excellent teacher and an expert in his craft. We’ll definitely be back."

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Claire, It was fantastic having you & your Dad in my workshop. It was a pleasure to pass on my knowledge, you both produced a fantastic piece, well done guys. Chris "

Jan Wright reviewed: Stained Glass Panel Workshop with April Pebble

"My sister and I had an interesting day learning how to make a glass panel with April. She’s a very knowledgeable tutor and explained each step of the process very well. I am more than happy to recommend this class to anyone with an interest in stained glass panelling, you won’t be disappointed and will leave with a great memento of your day. "

April Pebble responded:

"Ah thanks so much Jan, it was a pleasure having you both in the session! April :)"

Julia reviewed: Glass Fusion - Holey Moley Bowl making

"Lovely venue. Great tutor, allowing us to be creative but giving guidance as required. Friendly class mates. Looking forward to seeing the fired pieces and coming again. "

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 look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Linda Woolvertons reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"My Daughter and I did the one day course and it was everything, and more, than I hoped for. We both came home with a very different, and personal handbag and the tuition, help and support was fabulous. Sarah is a very skilled and excellent tutor. The workshop, atmosphere, lunch, and choice of what to make, materials, designs and everything couldn't be bettered. Came home tired, fulfilled and proud of what we had achieved. The tuition was patient and help was offered, but we didn't feel rushed or pushed at all. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in leather and think it is possible we might be back in future for a go at more complicated leather work. Thank you Sarah. This course was a joint birthday present from me to us both and I can't think of anything better I could have chosen. "

Alec Parry reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"What a brilliant day! I had wanted to try stone carving for a long time and am so glad I chose John's course. He is an excellent instructor; very clear and helpful with lots of tips and encouragement plus some great stories. The class was small (6 of us), very relaxed and it was a lovely atmosphere. The time flew by as our attempts started to take shape and I was delighted with the end result. I can't recommend John highly enough. If you are thinking about giving it a go then this is the course to do. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks for that Alec. I had a great day as well. Really good group dynamics. You carved a brilliant sculpture and should be very proud. Hope you missed the traffic on the way home. Take care, John."

Caroline reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Bedford

"Patient encouraging tuition. I was thrilled to be able to take away a completed piece of work that had so many different elements. A testament to the great organisation and thoughtful planning by Will. "

Sam C-P reviewed: Shoemaking workshop

"Had a wonderful time. Loved a small group, so had plenty of attention for everyone . Had a good laugh, Kate is an excellent tutor and lovely person😃 It was so much fun making shoes and they didn’t turn out too bad for a first attempt👍 Excellent communication, so I knew what I wanted to make and what I would need to bring as well, although included in the cost are the materials you would need (unless you choose a more complicated shoe) so excellent value for money. Highly recommended, a wonderful day out, lots of laughs and fun, and you come away with a wearable pair of shoes 👍👍👍😃"

Ruth reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"We thoroughly enjoyed our glass blowing experience and would highly recommend. Chris was a great teacher and not at all phased by us trying something a bit different. We came away with a really beautiful Christmas tree decoration and fishing float! Lots of fun on a working farm. Thanks Chris!"

Suzanne and Jon Cooper reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"What a fabulous course! Thanks Kate for your patience and encouragement. We will be back! Love the duck and heron. Realised my duck has quite a fat face now she is home. When I return you may bring her back for a little 'work'. Brilliant day and will certainly recommend to friends xx"

Natasha Eve reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Fantastic day set in beautiful surroundings. We had a lovely relaxed day making Willow Herons. Kate was very down to earth and relaxed in her approach. We both really enjoyed the day and found Kate and Dave friendly and very skilled. Would highly recommend. "

Kate Morrell willow sculpture responded:

"Lovely day nice to meet you both"