Latest reviews

Millah reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Informative, fun and everyone got to take a fabulous silver ring home with them. Highly recommended."

Cheryl reviewed: Willow Christmas Reindeer

"Had a fantastic day making a reindeer. Would recommend for any ability."

Sharon Watson reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I attended the one day bag making course with my daughter. Rosanna is an excellent teacher and we came away with a lovely clutch bag each. We learnt many techniques for our first venture into leather work. Rosanna gave us lots of advice and information on suppliers and equipment to enable us to have a go at home. Thanks Rosanna for such a lovely day!"

Toby Gould reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Fantastic day with Nigel, my 13 year old son and I trying out lots of techniques and each coming back with 4 different objects made during the day. A lot of fun, with plenty of storytelling but also great advice and an friendly atmosphere allowing you to just give something a go. We're planning a second trip where we know more what we want to do. Thanks for a great day."

Rebekkah reviewed: Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

"My boyfriend booked the stacking ring course for me with Sarah as a birthday surprise. I can’t quite put into words how much I enjoyed this experience! Sarah was incredibly welcoming and obviously had a lot of knowledge and talent in what she does. She taught me the basics of ring making and explained every step of the process with such patience. Sarah has inspired me to go on a buy some of my own tools to give it another go! I would thoroughly recommend this course and could not have had a better teacher! Thank you so much Sarah for making my birthday present so special :)"

Sharon Jones reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Really enjoyed the Silver ring workshop. As a complete beginner I was delighted to get such a good result by the end of the day. Will definitely be booking another course!"

D.R. reviewed: Longbow experience

"Excellent couple of days, good materials, good tools (everything provided) (do take a packed lunch though..... if you can pull yourself away from your bow long enough to eat it!). Guidance, history and help (if you need it) provided throughout. Everyone on the course successfully made a working longbow, many thanks Tony."

Soph reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Really enjoyed the workshop, which was time and money well spent for me. I went on my own as did others and everyone seemed to mix well, and of all ages. Lovely host, informative and you get to make and take home lot's of lovely candles and get crafty. The afternoon tea came at the right time and was very nice. Thanks"

Eileen Plenderleith reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Just had a lovely day learning how to lead stained glass. So proud of my finished piece. Jamal is such kind and patient teacher and I learned so much. Would thoroughly recommend this"

Alasdair Morton reviewed: Joinery for Furniture Making Evening Class in London

"Tom is a patient and passionate teacher who approaches his work with real enthusiasm and insight. His teaching style is informal and entertaining, but when it comes to conveying the important points I found him to be very clear and thoughtful in how he explained things. The course focuses on the key skills and techniques that will form the foundation of any piece of work that you might undertake, using a few different short projects as a means of teaching all the key skills such as marking, cutting and chiseling by hand, and the use of various machines and jigs. For those who wanted more detail, he was always happy to answer questions and explain things beyond what we were working on that day, and his knowledge of wood, techniques and tools seems bottomless! Tom was always encouraging when things maybe didn't go quite as planned, and as the class was so small it meant he could always be on hand to help with people on an individual basis when they needed a hand. There was also generally a supply of biscuits on hand to keep you going!"

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

"Had a fabulous day today at a needlefelt workshop. Gorgeous setting and simply fantastic hospitality. Gorgeous home baked food eaten in the lovely Annie's kitchen. Workshop was great, teacher was fab and my hare now has pride of place. Thank you all!"

Brenda Brimble reviewed: Painting and Drawing one day workshop for adults with Penny Mason, Birmingham (NO CLASSES UNTIL MARCH 2021)

"Had a lovely time at Penny's home studio today. Very friendly and welcoming environment with loads of encouragement and support from Penny - much appreciated by a nervous novice. I can't praise her enough, she is an excellent teacher and I would highly recommend this course. Must also point out that the homemade soup was delicious!"

PAULA WILD reviewed: A relaxing day of clay making

"A thoroughly enjoyable day with an inspirational teacher...thank you so much Trisha!"

Kim Duddridge reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Last week I attended the glass painting course run by Matt and was delighted (to my surprise) I produced a lovely piece of artwork ! The class was thoroughly enjoyable having the benefit of Matts' knowledge and guidance in his field of expertise and the day flew by so quickly with being so absorbed in creating. Very highly recommended and I certainly would like to return."

Julie reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"I attended a workshop run by Sarah with two family members. Sarah was fantastic and a wealth of knowledge! She taught and guided us to make the most beautiful array of candles to take home with hints and tips and workshop notes and photos should we forget any details. She was a brilliant host and we were so comfortable and well looked after that I don't know where the time went! I can totally recommend buying a starter kit from Sarah either for yourself or as a gift for someone who has attended the course. It is great value for money and packed with so many things to get you started at home including Sarah's book which is full of ideas with clear instructions. After this workshop I can’t wait to start experimenting with candle making at home. Thank you Sarah!"

Karen Riley reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We spent the day with Jonathan on the boat and loved every minute. We learnt so much and had lots of fun as well. The setting was beautiful and the drinks and cake were delicious. We all made gorgeous bracelets which Jonathan made sure we were happy with. It was the perfect birthday present! Thanks again Ali, Yvonne, Karen and Beckie x"

Lorraine reviewed: Kiln formed glass day workshop

"Had a great time making Christmas decorations, Helen was brilliant with her instructions and advice, a very enjoyable morning!"

John Hewes reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Great one to one tuition, taught me a lot in one day, and Mark didn’t stop until he was happy he had covered everything I wanted to learn. Highly recommended. John Hewes"

Bill hutchinson reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Fantastic day, Mort is inspiring, cannot wait until our next day. Really proud of what Mort supported us in making, never believed as a total novices we could achieve so much. Cannot recommend a day at Firebird forge enough, whatever your age or skill level."

Jean clark reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"First off newly retired I wanted something crafty to do and came across Julie and her glass classes,I booked a half day and thoroughly enjoyed it making earrings and a necklace and decorative plaque, Julie is so easy going and full of knowledge of her craft,so I thought my friends would love the Xmas class and we weren't disappointed,definitely worth a try,excellent."

Simon reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"I’ve just spent a most enjoyable 3 days learning how to turn wood. Andy is hugely experienced and is an expert teacher who sets a perfect balance of demonstration and supervision. I can’t believe how fast the hours swept by and how completely immersed I was in this magical craft. The other thing that left me awestruck was the workshop and the tools. Andy’s lathes are simply the best! And he has every tool you ever need – all of which are first class and exceptionally well maintained. I wholeheartedly recommend Andy to all potential and practising wood turners. I will be returning to learn how to make a turned box."

Felicity Newsome reviewed: Needle felting workshop - Create your own woodland creature

"Had a great day and learnt a new skill. Found the day very relaxing and Denise was a great teacher who was very patient. Also lunch was delicious and I was very happy with my end product. I may have found a new hobby! Highly recommend, thank you x"

Crafty Gal responded:

"Thanks Flic, much appreciated. It WAS a lovely day, fun to spend time with you and your mum and so happy you were both so pleased with the results of your work. I hope you keep going, and I see you again soon, you have the fox and the badger to do yet!"

Ann Cowell reviewed: Landscapes in Fleece

"Have just completed my second course with SallyAnne this time making a stag. Had a wonderful day and yet again came home with something I am very proud of. It was only three weeks age since I attended making an obelisk. I am sure this speaks volumes how much I enjoyed the course. Thanks again SallyAnne Ann Cowell"

John Poulson reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"Really useful and informative course from Dave, I learnt so much in such a short time, excellent knowledge of the subject. Although I have done a very small amount of carving previously, Dave helped me so much with technique, position, knife grips and how to actually enjoy the process, really was a fantastic day. Second only to Dave's excellent teaching was the superb flapjack, I can now confess in having had at least five pieces, sorry Dave its just too good, ; )) Many thanks again for a very informative course, can't recommend Dave and his knowledge highly enough!"

Clay Animal Weekend reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"Book it, book it, book it! You won't be disappointed. You will forget everything outside the studio and be totally immersed in learning new techniques and sculpting. I sculpt regularly anyway, but you never know it all. You can always learn new things and still be inspired. It's very refreshing to learn from a different angle and James and Alison are brilliant at what they do. It's also lovely to chat to others on the course and watch their creations come alive. If you fancy treating yourself or even someone else, just book a course. You will definitely have fun and enjoy yourselves."