Latest reviews

20 Sep 16'

Chrissy Blkeman reviewed: Pottery making party in lovely seaside studio

"My sister and I attended a full day workshop. Jenny gave us lots of options and design ideas and we were able to have a go on the potters wheel and to hand build pots. She took us through each stage and was fun and inspiring and coached us through the processes until we had made our 'masterpieces'. We were given refreshments throughout the day and a very nice lunch and came away feeling relaxed and satisfied with our efforts …. and surprised at what we had achieved! A special day. Thank you, Jenny!"

20 Sep 16'

HELEN STARK reviewed: A snip of decoupage - beginners' workshop

"Welcomed at door by Carol would I like a tea or coffee. Shown into workroom already laid out for 4 Small numbers so lots of one to one Introduction to decoupage and the history all materials supplied and explained. Would have been useful to have been asked to bring a hairdryer as the PVA takes time to dry and only one in use by us all. Did not get to use the resin as we ran out of time but managed to finish project with just the varnish to do at home. Easy to find venue and parking on side street Would recommend to friends and would attend again."

20 Sep 16'

Janet reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Advanced Furniture Painting Workshop with Autentico Chalk Paints

"Furniture Painting Autentico Chalk Paint course Thank you so much for a lovely day today Brian and Julie. You looked after us so well and took so much trouble to make everything perfect for us. My husband was very impressed with my up cycled piece so it has been a thoroughly great day! Thank you again – it was brilliant Janet"

20 Sep 16'

JULIA GREENLEES reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Ricky made our day such a fantastic memorable experience, and unbelievably we ended up with four pieces each to bring home, I though I'd be lucky to return with a paperweight!! Ricky really does explain everything so clearly and patiently - thank you for making the day something we will remember and treasure for a long time!!"

20 Sep 16'

Jaiminee reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"A surprise present for my friend and we loved it! Had a great time with Elspeth learning a new craft. A great teacher and in a super location! Would definitely recommend as an easy craft to pick up and great for doing something with old clothes :-)"

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: A year of preserving

"All of it - especially making 3 different recipes. Thank you Sarah-Jane for another excellent day"

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: Summer dyes from the countryside - one day course

"Enjoyed the course very much, very informative. Best bit was Handling and looking at the wonderful results of the dye baths."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: A year of preserving

"Everything!! It has been a brilliant day, informative and enjoyable, thank you."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: A year of preserving

"A great day, Very enjoyable."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"All the course was fantastic. Enjoyed."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"Clear instructions and helpful management at certain dicey moments."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"All of it! Just making the produce, relaxed and stress free."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: Introduction to Keeping Pigs (Part 2) - one day course

"All of it was excellent, interesting and informative - Thank you"

20 Sep 16'

Anon reviewed: Introduction to Keeping Pigs (Part 2) - one day course

"I really enjoyed learning. There was nothing I felt intimidated by or that it was too much information."

20 Sep 16'

Anon reviewed: Introduction to Keeping Pigs (Part 2) - one day course

"Very interesting, Informative, lots of information and feel all areas covered"

20 Sep 16'

Anon reviewed: Stone masonry - one day course

"All of it! Really enjoyed it. Mark is a really good tutor. He is an expert stone mason, and it's really helpful when he demonstrates his technique. He is very patient, helpful and encourages students despite amateurish incompetence!"

19 Sep 16'

Marisa reviewed: Crochet for Beginners (Adults) in Putney

"My mum tried to teach me how to crochet but for some reason I just couldn't do it, it felt like I had two left (clumsy) hands. I tried Youtube tutorials but it sounded like a code language to me. I'm happy I didn't give up, though. After four hours of learning and practice, I left Sowmya's place with a lovely granny square made with my clumsy hands! With her talent and patience, she helped me decifering this (apparently) complicated language and opened the doors to the wonderful world of crochet. First thing I did when I got home: start another granny square and now I can't put my hook down. Sowmya was adorable, very kind and welcoming, offering us delicious refreshments and putting us at ease. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to start from scratch or just needs a few tips and tricks for a new project."

19 Sep 16'

Ashley McCulloch reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Excellent is an understatement for this course. I learnt the basic techniques of forging, the 9 steps/rules of forging and lots of other useful stuff. I was very lucky that the other student cancelled at short notice so I had all Mort's time to myself. I really enjoyed the day which was great fun. I took a design I had drawn and Mort helped me make it plus we made two other completely awesome items. It was the best course I have ever done and I plan to carry on experimenting at home and then come back again to learn some more. Its a great way to spend the day and Mort is a great guy."

19 Sep 16'

Rose Cartwright reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"I had a super day with Dunja. Having not spun for a good few years Dunja managed to tactfully remind me of what to do and then went on to expand my knowledge and bring me up to date with current trends and thinking. Her extensive knowledge and theory was tempered with enthusiasm and creativity, which meant the course was never intimidating or over scientific! She tailored the day to fit my needs and still managed to fit the Improvers Day schedule in! I may well be back for more!"

19 Sep 16'

Ruth Green reviewed: Can't crochet, won't crochet?

"Have been trying to get to grips with crochet for a few years but never managed it. Even paid for an expensive all day course in London but couldn't do it - even after lots of effort. Yvonne's course however, was just what I needed - it has finally clicked! Individual tuition, simple instructions & patience were all that were needed. If you've always wanted to learn or just brush up your skills, give Yvonne a try, you won't regret it"

19 Sep 16'

Nancy Tan reviewed: 2 Online Felt Picture Courses - Summer Storm & Raindrops on Roses

"I have enjoyed the course thoroughly. First the instructions were clear and the teacher guide us through each process systematically. The explanations were straight to the point. The teacher also demonstrates where needed and she repeats and help us through. She has good intuition when to let us do it on our own and when to take over. She is encouraging and feels proud of our creations too. :D"

19 Sep 16'

Olga McCann reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop

"We had such a lovely time on Saturday, we were welcomed by John and then Annie, and felt relaxed from the start. The tuition was clear and detailed and my questions were answered clearly. Ann is a great tutor and very talented. I would highly recommend these courses to anyone. You don't need glass cutting experience, as Annie let us practice on plain glass to get confident. I have made a hanging plate and a set of jewellery, which I can't wait to collect. I could have made more, but time just flew round. Lunch and drinks were included and the lunch was so lovely. I totally enjoyed the whole day, thank you."

19 Sep 16'

Sue Goddard reviewed: A fabulous introduction to fused glass - one day course

"Spent an absolutely amazing day with Siobhan on Saturday. I love looking at and feeling fused glass but this was my first attempt at actually making anything. It was totally absorbing (I even ignored all the lovely chocolate cakes on offer - a first for me!) and am sooo proud of what I have made. Siobhan really inspires you to find your creative juices - that was the bit I was worried about - and then helps you to think how you can translate that into your "masterpiece". I'm already thinking how I am going to put together my next design and my sister and I are looking at dates to book on another course. The workshop setting is really relaxing and the day is great fun. Siobhan has a lovely sparkly personality and she makes you sparkle too."

18 Sep 16'

Pauline and Philip Cooper reviewed: Traditional Welsh Quilting with Lesley Jenkins in West Wales

"Had a great 2 days, learnt a lot and had fun, class size great, venue good and food tasty as well as constant coffee."

18 Sep 16'

Sacha reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Yet another great lesson with Graham! His knowledge of the subject is very impressive and his tuition is incredibly thorough. I am feeling inspired for my wood turning education and look forward to more lessons with Graham."