Latest reviews

2 Oct 17'

Aimee reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"I have had the best time. This has got me so excited to start making my own candles. I'm going to attend another course here for certain."

2 Oct 17'

Bhavna reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"Today's course was very informative. I had not even thought of wax melts so that was very useful. I will take away lots of useful information."

2 Oct 17'

Bob Barber reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"Spent a most enjoyable day with Colin at his well equipped forge. I always had a fascination with this ancient art, from watching as a child over the half gate of the village Smithy. I never thought I'd get to have a go until my wife bought me a course with Colin. A real good day working as a dumb beginner next to a master of his craft (though Colin never made me feel that way). At the end of the day I came away with a solid ring top poker, a leaf themed hanging hook and a weed hook to clean between the paving, and most importantly a great sense of achievement! Many thanks Colin ......... I would recommend to anyone. Best Bob"

2 Oct 17'

Mark Alexander reviewed: Hand building creatures at Dorset Centre for Creative Arts

"This was a very accessible course. Very good for beginners and the whole family enjoyed it. Excellent."

2 Oct 17'

Shena McCulloch reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"What a fantastic day! I learned so much and was so inspired I came away with a loom of my own - will definitely be back for the 'Improvers Course'!"

2 Oct 17'

Debbie Clarke reviewed: Wood Carving at Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts

"Excellent teacher. Very knowledgable and helpful."

2 Oct 17'

Jane Riddiford reviewed: Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

"Thank you so much for a truly inspiring day yesterday and for opening a new doorway into our ongoing exploration of the cosmos. It was wonderful to begin to feel the power of the sacred shapes and patterns. Your guidance throughout the day was great ..."

1 Oct 17'

Bethany Woodburn reviewed: Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

"I had a very enjoyable day learning the skilful craft of wood turning. Chris is a great teacher, giving as much support as needed to create the desired effect. I highly recommend this as an experience day out and love the fact you make something to take home with you as a memento of the day. Many thanks Chris, I had a great time."

1 Oct 17'

Jayne Cooke reviewed: Textile design one day workshop for adults with Penny Mason, Birmingham (NO CLASSES UNTIL MARCH 2021)

"Fantastic day full of new knowledge and techniques to produce an amazing textile design on a cushion cover. Penny is one of the best teachers in helping you to create your own individual designs. The day was not only fun but extremely informative. Really good value for money, I would highly recommend it to anyone. Can't wait for the next one! Brilliant!"

1 Oct 17'

Robert Banks reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"My wife was scouring the internet looking for a unique 5 year wedding anniversary gift and found Ian's website... and im very glad she did. My brother and I met Ian at his workshop on the Saturday morning, and the first job was to make a wooden mallet out of what seemed an old tree trunk! That was hard work in itself, learning how to effectively swing a hatchet. We then spent the day using various woodworking tools to make a rustic oak table using traditional methods. With a hour or so ledt over, we were also able to make a walking stick each. My table now has pride of place in my living room, the walking stick is used frequently when we're off rambling. Would I recommend this course? Without hesitation! Ian was a great laugh, full of patience and funny anecdotes as we crafted away... oh and tea. Plenty of tea!"

1 Oct 17'

Neil & Lisa reviewed: One day Wedding Rings Workshop Jewellery course for couples.

"We attended the wedding ring workshop run by Sarah, as we wanted something unique and special to us both. The day was fantastic, we both really enjoyed our time and Sarah is a fantastic teacher, with patience and understanding that we had never done this before. We were so happy with the finished rings and knowing that we had crafted them with our own 2 hand made it that much more special. If you’re thinking of doing this, stop thinking and book. I promise you will not regret it. If we could give 6 stars we would."

1 Oct 17'

Aidan Woodburn reviewed: Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

"Such a great day spent learning all about the process of wood turning! It was fun, interesting, and extremely satisfying to work with Chris on creating something from a lump of a log to a smooth circular bowl at the end of the day! Chris was a fantastic tutor in each step involved in the process and I came way with a great deal of awe and respect for the craft, plus a proud owner of my own created first piece which Chris assisted me in creating in just the right way: to teach and advise in a safe and calm way for a beginner like me, but also allowing me to add my own slant to the piece and I felt like it really was my own. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone and everyone as it is a great day out, and Chris will be a perfect tutor for people of all abilities and levels of confidence. Thanks, Chris, see you again!"

1 Oct 17'

Megan reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a great workshop and host. Kerry was nothing but fabulous and knowledgeable, I came home full of ideas and newly learnt knowledge about candles and candle making. I couldn't fault the class at all as she had all the details perfect down to personalised name tags at the seats and the seriously good cake! Can't wait for the scent blending class next year!"

1 Oct 17'

Cheryl Davies reviewed: Silver clay leaf course - Lori Ridgway Featherstone

"We had a brilliant day making a necklace from a leaf, Lori is very welcoming and lovely, she is a fab teacher and makes beautiful jewellery. A relaxing few hours producing a unique special piece, will definitely do another workshop :-)"

1 Oct 17'

kerry Allan reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Ely

"A interesting delve into the world of jewellery making. Jonathan provided an excellent day all round. Lots of information, instruction, humour and enthusiasm. Homemade refreshments and lunch and lots of info to encourage setting up your own thing. A very enjoyable day. Will be returning to learn how to gem set. Excellent value."

1 Oct 17'

Lee Umney reviewed: Make a Windsor-style stool

"Absolutely loved this course! the time went so quickly. Great atmosphere. Nice surroundings for lunch. Ben is a great, patient and approachable teacher. Could not ask for more. Highly recommend this course or any of Ben's - you will be amazed by what you start off with and what you go home with!"

1 Oct 17'

Rebekah Cochrane reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"I had such a fantastic time yesterday on the candle making workshop. I found it very informative and fun and I definitely have developed a new interest in candle making. Thank you Kerry for such a warm welcome and a wonderful, interesting and fun morning. I can’t wait for the diffuser and scent blending workshop next year!"

1 Oct 17'

Ros sanders reviewed: Felt art and hand stitch with Marieke Tomlin a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"I thought that making a pair of felt slippers would be so easy - just sew up some felt and hey presto ! But no we had to make the felt ourselves ... Lovely Marieke helped us to gradually build up layers of merino wool and patiently explained how to create patterns and colours. We worked so hard rolling and soaping and throwing and massaging and chatting -but what a result. An amazing pair of very cosy slippers which I designed and made myself ! A lovely day - helped by delicious soups and 2 puddings for lunch and scones with jam and cream for tea. Highly recommended!"

1 Oct 17'

Jill Balmont reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"I had a great time, and I love the things we made. I will definitely try to have a go myself, and to book further courses with Zantium Studios."

1 Oct 17'

Pam reviewed: One-to-one mount cutting for your next exhibition

"What a great course this is. I spent a fantastic day with Lynne (who is a great host as well as tutor). A lovely lady who is so helpful and encouraging. I learnt so much about mount cutting and displaying art work/textiles. A mine of information and happy to share this with her students. Lynne has great patience too. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in displaying art work. I hope to do more courses with Lynne in the future."

1 Oct 17'

Caroline Warlow reviewed: Felt art and hand stitch with Marieke Tomlin a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"What a fun day. We went home exhausted, each with a very different pair of wearable slippers. Annie joined in and happily supplied bundles of towels to mop her floor as we added more and more lovely organic soap and water to our creations as we rolled and rolled trying to remember which way up it was and how many layers we'd done. (Future sessions could do with some sort of chart to mark off as one goes along - all the chatting takes one's mind of the job at hand.) Annie's helpers provided a choice of three delicious soups (I tasted all three!) and two puddings for lunch at a table set out in the sunshine in the garden - time to gather our energies for the afternoon. Thanks especially to Marieke who managed to get her instructions across against all the chatter, while making her own perfect pair."

1 Oct 17'

Bobbie Dewsbery reviewed: Textile design one day workshop for adults with Penny Mason, Birmingham (NO CLASSES UNTIL MARCH 2021)

"Penny's great course is inspiration and really educational. You get to learn how to hand design and print a cushion cover, and also have lovely little mini works, which as testers make little pictures. Learning hand printing techniques, colours and playing colour. Things you can take home and carry on with. It was really well worth the money. We had a ball."

30 Sep 17'

CAROLE reviewed: Needle felted puffin

"Fabulous day, great company and a very satisfying course making the felt hare. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you so much Rachel."

30 Sep 17'

S Clarke reviewed: Green Man stone carving in Yorkshire

"Helen and John are excellent tutors. Thanks so much for helping to develop my skills and for being so friendly! The West Riding Stonecarving Association is a brilliant place. You've worked really hard to produce such a good workshop."

30 Sep 17'

Sue Hughes reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Ely

"I had fab day with Jonathan on the one day silver jewellery course. Jonathan is an amazing jeweller and brilliant teacher, very generous with his knowledge and time and obviously very passionate about his trade - you can't help but get hooked. I was thrilled with my makes having never made any jewellery before and already looking to book on another course to learn more. We were so well looked after all day and refreshments, biccies and the lovely lunch just topped the brilliant experience. Thank you very much."