Latest reviews

Deborah Ireland reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Well organised, encouraging, friendly teacher. Plenty of resources to help and inspire students, including a portfolio of students’ work. Great location with good lunches at on-site cafe."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Deborah. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you all and I wish you the best of luck with your fascinating wallpaper project. You definitely mastered the elements of Lino printing very successfully!"

Julie & Helen reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I thoroughly endorse everything Paul & Becky said in their review. We had an excellent day doing something new, and eagerly await the arrival of our “masterpieces”. Paul was an excellent host and we learnt so much whilst having fun. Thank you so much Paul for all your help and encouragement."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Julie and Helen, Thank you so much for your review, much appreciated! I’ve fired your projects and posted them out to you today- they look grand! Very best wishes Paul :•) "

Sara Jane reviewed: Introduction to traditional stained glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Sunday’s Traditional Stained Glass Workshop was incredible - Martin’s teaching is obviously honed by years of experience and was presented in bite-size pieces which meant the day wasn’t overwhelming and you really felt as if you could (and would!) create something to be proud of. As the day progressed, Martin made sure to go round the class ‘checking in’ and was always available to answer any questions, show you how to do something you didn’t understand, and offer guidance and advice (all with infinite patience!) There was a selection of patterns to choose from - not so many to be overwhelming but a selection that meant there was something for everyone’s taste. Choosing the glass, however, was a different matter - so many colours and textures! The day was fabulous value for money (let’s face it, that’s an important factor) - everything you would need is part of the cost (not to mention the constant supply of coffee!), the location is incredible, the workspace is the space of dreams … oh, and the teaching is second to none! Whether you have experience with glass, or are just dipping your toe in the water, I can highly recommend these workshops - don’t be afraid, give it a go and I promise you will be hooked!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the fantastic review, I look forward to seeing you for a weekly class in September."

Mark Robinson reviewed: Beginners Knife Forging Day

"Attended the knife making workshop- wow what a great day! Alex was really switched on, very skilled, knowledgeable and a great communicator. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, as did the other four people on the course. I would highly recommend this, irrespective of if you have any experience or none, like me. Made a great knife I felt very proud of 😀 Would be very keen to attend another of the workshops, maybe an axe next time!! - Thanks Alex"

Kate D reviewed: Gelli plate printing workshop with Creative Hug

"A wonderful way to spend an afternoon! The gel printing techniques we learned were fascinating and Sharon made it easy for us to follow along. I'm thrilled with my finished prints! ❤️"

Creative Hug responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words, Kate! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the workshop and found the gel printing techniques fascinating. It was wonderful to see your creativity come to life and I'm thrilled that you love your finished prints... they were beautiful! Hope to see you at another workshop soon! Sharon x"

Claire reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"This was a very friendly, informative class which leaves you with a lovely object at the end. There are plenty of ideas to copy or you can branch out and do your own thing. Cheryl will ensure you end up with something you can be proud of."

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Thank you Claire ..,it was wonderful to have you here yesterday x "

sarah popham reviewed: Lampshade making with Grace & Favour Home, Devon

"My daughter and I had a really lovely day, very relaxed and worth every penny and we left with extras to make another one at home. Will definitely try and do it again ! "

Rachel reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Wednesdays

"Great introduction course and Bryony was fabulous, really put us at ease making the session very enjoyable, highly recommend "

Paul & Becky reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"My wife and I spent a wonderful day in the beautiful surroundings of Paul's home/studio. Paul is a talented and patient teacher, explaining not only HOW things are done but, just as importantly, WHY they should be done that way. In addition to unlimited use of a great selection of materials, we also received a copious supply of hot drinks, and even lunch. Don't worry if you have never done anything like this before - Paul is very patient, and will allow you to work at your own pace, giving you guidance if required. At the end of the day you will have completed a glass item that you will be proud of, which Paul will fuse in the kiln, and send on to you (or arrange for you to collect) within a few days (we can't wait to see our finished items). Once again, thank you Paul for a very enjoyable and informative day."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Paul and Becky That is very kind and thank so much for your review, I really enjoyed our day and it was a real pleasure to have you both around! I’ve fired your projects (lovely!) and as said I’m more than happy to send them on - but if you want to collect, let me know when and I’ll have the kettle on ready :•) See you both soon I hope. Very best wishes Paul"

Liz reviewed: Gelli plate printing workshop with Creative Hug

"This workshop was an absolute delight! Sharon was knowledgeable and patient, and I learned so much about the different gel printing techniques. My prints turned out beautifully. Highly recommend!"

Creative Hug responded:

"It was lovely to meet you, Liz, and thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your recommendation means a lot to me. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the workshop and found it both educational and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge of gel printing with you and I'm looking forward to seeing you in future workshops! Sharon x"

Richard Fuggle reviewed: Powertex bird house

"A really good course, the bird house looks really good. Jan is a very good teacher, very friendly and helpful. I wanted something that would be useful and the Bird house suited, hopefully the birds will like it in the spring. I am not artistic, so I was surprised at the end result. Well worth doing as a starter for Powertex. "

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thank you for your review Rick. You did an excellent job with the birdhouse, and took to Powertex really well. It was a pleasure to help you create it."

Zoë reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"I really enjoyed my lesson, Ann was so lovely and helped me so much! Would definitely recommend :) thanks!x"

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Zoe for taking the time to post this review. You were a pleasure to teach and you picked up what was required of you very easily and quickly. I hope you continue to enjoy your new found skill. Kind regards Ann"

Angela H reviewed: Mosaic Birds 'n' Bugs

"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed a fun couple of hours of mosaic bird and bees. I went for the pre-cut pieces and my friend experimented with cutting hers. Lisa-Marie was so supportive and helpful and we really enjoyed ourselves! Next time, I'm going to try cutting! A comment also has to be made about the gorgeous lemon drizzle cake. It was amazing....and I know my cakes!! "

Creative Avenue York responded:

"I'm so glad you both enjoyed yourselves, and the cake!! Would love to see you again to try out different skills, and maybe chocolate brownies next time? Kind regards, Lisa-marie"

Ms T reviewed: Marvellous Mosaic one day workshop

"Without doubt this was the best craft workshop I've ever been on! Lindsey was a superb teacher, and was generous with the materials, her time and her skills and experience. I was delighted with the mosaic I made, and I'm certainly going to book again to try some other mosaic making techniques with Lindsey's help. A course I'd highly recommend! Thank you for a great day, Lindsey!"

Lindsey Kennedy Portfolio responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely glowing review, I’m just so pleased that you enjoyed the day! I look forward to seeing you again to explore of the craft of mosaics further. Thanks for taking time to share your experience of the workshop."

Joseph Faulls reviewed: Viking Age Blacksmithing Course - One Day Experience

"Very knowledgeable, very friendly teacher. Allowed us some creative freedom and I'm very happy with the end product. Great day, would recommend!"

Jessie James reviewed: Half day private jewellery tuition for 1 - 4 people

"Sam was absolutely brilliant! My sister (16) and I (17) had a jewellery workshop yesterday with a couple of our tutors as an end of exam treat. My sister has autism, plus we both have anxiety that can get quite intense at times. Sam made us feel at home from the get go! We were each warmly greeted with handshakes and smiles as Sam clearly introduced himself. During the course, he took care to explain things clearly, sometimes multiple times if we felt unsure. We were reassured the whole way through and never once felt uncomfortable! I really admired how Sam made sure to reassure me and make sure I didn't feel embarrassed when breaking a few saw blades as 'everyone does it'. He gave all four of us his full attention throughout and guided us through the experience. Sam was amazing! It was the most wonderful afternoon and we left with some gorgeous gorgeous rings. Such a positive experience of stepping out of our comfort zones! Thank You Sam! "

Peter Goodbarn and Dylan reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"We thoroughly enjoyed Alex's one day beginners course, especially my Grandson. We both learned a lot which was all down to Alex's patience and deep knowledge of Blacksmithing. We look forward to the next course. "

Eve Mercer reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I took Martin McAssey’s stained glass course, and I’m looking forward to doing it again. It’s a lovely, friendly studio in a beautiful area and Martin is a fantastic teacher and very encouraging. I highly recommend this class."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Ruth reviewed: Willow Deer Walford Mill

"What an amazing day and great result. Jo was very good spreading herself amongst us and helping where needed. Very enjoyable and surprisingly hard work. Thank you Jo, I hope to see you again. "

Philip reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"This course was absolutely awesome. I turned up a beginner to blacksmithing – the course was a gift from my wife – and slightly concerned about the suggestion that some experience would help. Alex was endlessly patient, letting me find my way but jumping in occasionally to stave off disaster or guide me in the right direction at key moments. The result was a handsome chef’s knife with beautiful rippling Damascus patterns, and it’s sharp too! Four participants was ideal. There’s plenty of space in the forge and we got into a nice rhythm working round the various power tools. Lots of work with an angle grinder, so it helps if you have used one of those before. Looking back, Alex crammed a great deal into two long, hot and grimy days. It was amazing. Go on, treat yourself. "

Tricia Hunt reviewed: Upcycling Furniture With Paint & Fabric Decoupage Workshop experience: Spend Two Days with ReVamp Boutique

"Had a fab two day workshop with Sarah, great instruction and a fun course. Lunch was included and was much more than expected, coleslaw yummy. Would highly recommend Sarah for teaching this subject. "

ReVamp Boutique responded:

"Thank you for reviewing us with 5 Stars Tricia! So pleased you had a fab couple of days with us and enjoyed! We loved having you along, hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Sarah"

Jo R reviewed: Reduction Linocut

"I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Frankie. She was welcoming, very well organised, clear & patient with her instruction and we were all very well equipped in a session with 4 of us. Frankie is not only talented, she is lovely to work with. It was easy to find & park & there was also plenty of tea & cake! I have booked into her print club…as it would be madness not to! Thank you Frankie for allowing me to complete something creative, without feeling under pressure as I can be a bit slow. Looking forward to seeing you again. Jo x"

Frankie Brown - Illustrator & Printmaker responded:

"Thank you for booking on Jo! It was a pleasure to teach you and I hope you got a lot from the session. I'll see you at Print Club soon! "

Sam and his Mum reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"We had a great time. Thank you for your patience - Sam came away with a great spoon and sense of achievement. We learnt a lot and I feel more confident that Sam can now use carving tools responsibly and effectively. Thanks again for a wonderful day."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you both of you! It was great meeting you and Sam, he really got into it, perhaps a new pastime? My daughter and I have spent many happy hours carving together. If you need any more help with info or tools please just contact me."

Glenys reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"Really enjoyed this course and would love to do another in the future. Vicky was lovely and nothing was too much trouble "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Glenys, thank you for this, really appreciate it. Your pieces are lovely and should brighten up the walls! Vicky"

Julie Hicks reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"Bought as a present for my brother who thoroughly enjoyed the whole day . He said that Arian was a great person with a lot of knowledge not only in the skills of a blacksmith but also the history of the whole process. Small groups worked perfectly to allow full interaction. Will definitely be back "

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate your feedback and I’m happy that your brother enjoyed his gift and found it a worthwhile experience. Best wishes, Arian"