Latest reviews

1 Apr 17'

Kayleigh McGeachan reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Kerry provides an excellent morning learning how to make candles. She is lovely, friendly and answered everyone's questions. I left with a beautiful candle and the confidence to make my own at home. We also had lovely home made scones and a cuppa what more could you want from a Saturday morning! I would highly recommend, I went by myself but it would be great to go with friends as well."

1 Apr 17'

Eona Beveridge reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"A fantastic workshop full of information and fun! Kerry explained clearly the different types of waxes, oils and of course gave us the chance to make our own "can to candle" product. I took my teenage daughter and we both had a lot of fun, hopefully a new hobby we can both share! Kerry was a first class teacher (and her scones were yummy too!)"

1 Apr 17'

Ian Pain reviewed: Blacksmithing course - spend a day in the forge

"Fantastic few days, encouraged by an extremely skilled yet humble man. Thanks Richard for an experience not to be missed. I am very pleased with the pentagram you showed techniques to enable me to complete. All the best Ian"

1 Apr 17'

Viv Mitchell reviewed: Clay portrait weekends with Karin Ort

"Clay portrait sculpting with Karin was a fantastic weekend. With zero confidence but lots of enthusiasm I created a presentable head in Clay thanks to Karin, James and the lovely model. The studio is wonderful and very relaxing, I met some fabulous people and now would like to develop further as a hobby. Highly recommend if you want to explore your creative side. Viv Mitchell March 2017 group."

1 Apr 17'

Sally Simmers reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a fabulous way to spend a morning; surrounded by candles, fragrances and good company. Kerry generously shares her knowledge, experiences and expertise as a candlemaker in the relaxing atmosphere of her beautiful kitchen. A warm welcome awaits anyone who is interested in learning the process of candle-making and by making one yourself to take away, you get to make the experience last that little while (actually quite a long while as you will be using soy wax to make your candles!) longer. I can highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to start a new hobby or who is just looking for a little bit of quality "me" time. Thank you Kerry for a great morning and I look forward to seeing your business go from strength to strength. x"

1 Apr 17'

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

"I have just returned home after the course I attended this morning with Sarah. One word - Superb! She made the morning fly by and I cannot believe how many candles we actually made. She was clear in her explanations of all the processes and within 15 -30mins we had made our first candle. I am now hooked with a capital H!! Thank you again Sarah and all the lovely ladies I met today. A fantastic way to spend the morning"

1 Apr 17'

Steve Singleton reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"I really enjoyed the basic course that Emma took us through. The course was split, with theory in the morning and practical in the afternoon. A course designed not to be complicated but enough to allow you to make more soap the correct way in the comfort of your home. I'm sure after practice I'll be considering a more advanced course. An enjoyable course and recommended. Steve Singleton"

1 Apr 17'

Mal reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"Had a great day with my sister at one of Jamal's workshops. Jamal was very welcoming and has such an obvious passion for stained glass, he is quite inspirational. Jamal gave us an insight into all aspects of his craft during our production of a small panel, he is very patient and there ready to help (and I needed his input!) but keen to encourage you try to do it yourself. As one of the older generation I would certainly recommend the experience to anyone old or young. Thank you Jamal."

31 Mar 17'

Karen Fairholme reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"A thoroughly enjoyable and productive upcycling day with a welcoming friendly tutor in a delightful relaxed environment in beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The addition of a tasty lunch and delicious home made cake made the day complete."

31 Mar 17'

Mandy reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Would highly recommend this lovely course. Anita made me feel very welcome and thoroughly explained all aspects of the process to me. I love the candles I made and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Very relaxing setting and inspirational surroundings."

31 Mar 17'

Brian Price reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"A very interesting day, although I had done a bit of wood turning many years ago, I learned things that day I had not heard mentioned before. I was very impressed with Marks method of instruction and patience . He brought my old set of tools back to life as good as new. Very impressed with the follow up . Many thanks, Brian"

31 Mar 17'

zarla harriman reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"I had absolutely no prior experience with the tools involved in this kind of carving nor of creating anything so large. I learnt lots and came away with a carving I absolutely treasure. Jason was always patient, with just the right mix of 'let me show you how' and 'let me help' to get me carving confidently. I would definitely come back time and again if I could. Just being in the studio amongst Jason's own works was enough to inspire !"

31 Mar 17'

Jessica Roberts reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I couldn't recommend this course any more! It was a really lovely day, stress free relaxed and made some wonderful rings. Very excited to get on with the new least skills and start creating my own!"

31 Mar 17'

Deanne Bell reviewed: Pottery making party in lovely seaside studio

"My partner and I treated ourselves to a day learning about and making pottery with Jenny. We were keen to give it a go and find out whether this was a hobby we wanted to take on. Jenny was very welcoming and provided refreshments when we first arrived. She was very patient with us and keen that we try whatever we fancied and very flexible which meant we had a go at a few things. We would both recommend this day and felt it was very good value for money. Jenny obviously has a lot to do in preparation and after we'd finished for the day. We haven't yet picked up our pots (Jenny gave us the option of posting them to us) but are excited to see the outcome of our creative endeavors! We were both complete novices, although I am sure that more experienced potters would also benefit from Jenny's knowledge and expertise. In all, we had a great time and would definitely recommend the day to others."

31 Mar 17'

Rebecca reviewed: A stool making day

"I really can not believe I made a useable 3 legged stool out of a tree trunk in one day, especially being such a townie! But I did! Eoin, Gail and Dave were brilliant teachers - just the right amount of hands on and off. There was amazing soup, good cheer, and I thought fantastic value for money. Thank you all so much, it was a wonderful experience."

31 Mar 17'

Ursula reviewed: A stool making day

""I did 2 courses with Eoin and Gail: "Rustic stool making" and "Shaving Horse". I never expected that I can make something out a piece of wood in just one weekend. Eoin and Gail are a great team and expertise was paired with lots of laughter and fun. I highly recommend these courses. Especially when you usually work in an office - a day or 2 working outside and using tools is the best therapy." Best Ursula"

31 Mar 17'

David reviewed: A stool making day

"I must admit I was not filled with enthusiasm when my wife gave me a Yule Stool making course for my birthday but how wrong can you be….it was great! The feel and smell of the wood, working with original tools and using the old methods was a revelation to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I managed to make a passable stool which now takes pride of place in our lounge.. Everybody was very friendly and we all got along well with lots of humour on display!! The success of the day was undoubtedly down to Eoin and Gail who’s patience and enthusiasm were excellent, they watched and helped and encouraged everybody. A good hearty lunch and lots of tea / coffee and biscuits helped things along and I know that everybody had a really enjoyable time. Thank you all for a memorable day….I will be back! Regards David"

31 Mar 17'

sally Lewis reviewed: One day needle felting workshop with Celestine and the Hare

"A fun course to do and the end result is a lovely animal to take home"

30 Mar 17'

Jenni Rajoo reviewed: Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

"Chris is a patient and knowledgable teacher who takes time to explain how to turn based on a given student's learning style. On the bits I found challenging he took more time to show me methods to help make it easier. Chris is flexible and understanding and I have really enjoyed both courses I have done with him."

30 Mar 17'

Fran McHenry reviewed: Beautiful Buttons at St Ives Adult Learning

"WHAT A WONDERFUL TUTOR,human ,fun and knowledgeable. had a fantastic evening , learnt a lot and had fun"

30 Mar 17'

Susan Appleby reviewed: Needle Felting in Cornwall, 'QUACKERS' the duck.

"Fun and informative course with Lou. Makes you feel at home and answers all questions and explains everything clearly. Very enjoyable day look forward to next course."

30 Mar 17'

Julie newsome reviewed: Two-day Silkscreen Printing Course: Design and Print Your Own Fabric £170.00

"A wonderful weekend workshop learning lots of skills which result in your very own designed and printed fabric, I only wish it was a week long course so you Could really let fly your imagination. It's really given me a taste for turning hand printed pieces into further projects, I look forward to returning to learn more printing techniques in the future,thank you again for a wonderful weekend Caroline with excellent lunches! Highly recommended course"

30 Mar 17'

Ron Warner reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I would like to thank Ricky Keech at Creative Vibe Glass Blowing Course in Bedfordshire for a totally interesting and FUN day. I would absolutely recommend his course. I am a complete novice, but Ricky explained every step in a manner that I could understand. I was 1 of a group of 2 and we helped each other to create 4 different pieces with the sure guidance of Ricky. Fascinating material !!"

30 Mar 17'

Geoff Dixon reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"I have always had a hankering for doing some blacksmithing ever since I did a small amount at school. You can tell how long ago that was, when schools still had forges and were allowed to use them. It was a wonderful surprise when my wife bought me, after a great deal of research, a two day course with Ferric Fusion. As the date for the course approached my initial enthusiasm started to wain a little. Doubts crept in, did I have the required skills? Was I to old to be doing this? Etc. Within the first hour of the course these doubts evaporated. Aaron could not have been more welcoming and soon put us all at ease. There was no long, boring theory lesson to endure before we were allowed near a piece of steel. Rather, it was almost straight in to create our first piece. Aaron’s instruction was both clear and well structured and when it was our turn to attempt the process that appeared so easy in his hands he kept an understanding and caring eye on us at all times. We never felt out of our depth but felt totally comfortable with the work we were doing and amazed at what we had created by the end of the two days. The course at Ferric Fusion was a tremendous experience which justified all the research my wife had done. If I could afford another course with Aaron I would book one today."

30 Mar 17'

Hazel reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"I learnt to crochet as a child but had not done any for over 40 years. I was keen to try again and my son gave me the voucher and details of the course as a birthday present. What a brilliant present! Ann soon taught me a variety of stitches and with a bit of help I soon had a growing practice piece. I then progressed to a granny square which I am really pleased with. Ann taught me how to follow a pattern so that I can try new projects at home and she provided instruction sheets and some patterns to try. Ann was a friendly patient teacher and I look forward to meeting up again next month for another session."