Latest reviews

Naomi reviewed: Introduction to Bushcraft

"Had a fantastic day, learnt so much and felt very welcome. The woodland setting was beautiful and peaceful and the carefully thought out facilities added to the enjoyable experience. The pace was perfect, I felt like I had enough time with each activity and I was interested throughout the day. All in all an inspiring, mindful and valuable experience."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Naomi, thanks for the great review. It was a very enjoyable day, hope to see you at Manor Wood again soon! Matt"

Fiona reviewed: Raw Fleece to...Tuffets: Making Seat Mats / Cushions

"This workshop was thoroughly enjoyable, an in depth look at a technique I’ve wanted to try for ages. Emma is a fabulous teacher, very welcoming, very knowledgeable and very generous at sharing that knowledge and experience. I came away not only with a lovely seat pad which all of my animals have already adopted, but also the information and insight to know what I would do differently next time, and how I might adapt what I’ve learned."

Eleanor reviewed: Make Your Own Wedding Rings From Your Old Jewellery.

"My fiancé and I had a wonderful time with Anna making our wedding rings. Anna is a great teacher; patient, creative and kind. She helped finish off my ring when the design I wanted was a little ambitious for my abilities. We were both so happy with the results and would 100% recommend! "

J Thompson reviewed: Flower Garden Watercolour Print Notelets Gift Set (UK POSTAGE ONLY)

"First class service. The notelets are absolutely beautiful. Thank you. Would recommend 100% and will certainly buy from this supplier again. "

Maire Curtis Lakeland Studio responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased they are to your liking. Kind regards Maire"

really reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"I had a brilliant day with Tejal in her really lovely studio learning a number of techniques in order to create a beautiful piece of glass-art. I was able to take the piece I made home with me that day. The day’s workshop was well planned and Tejal was an excellent teacher. She was kind and patient whilst she talked me through the processes - how to cut glass, sand the edges, use solder and form the pieces into a gorgeous hummingbird! Which I absolutely love! I highly recommend this fun and informative day course for beginners with Tejal."

Jane reviewed: Traditional upholstery assessment before starting a course.

"The assessment was real value for money and certainly longer than the 30 mins I paid for. Peter was informative and very helpful in explaining the course and the offer. There was no pressure to sign up. Peter is very knowledgeable and no question was too difficult. Thank you!"

Marina Lademacher reviewed: Mend and Meet: Clothes Mending Workshop at Hope and Ruin, Brighton

"Such an enjoyable time! I came to the workshop as a complete beginner and Saskia was so helpful!! Also, I had no idea I would feel so calm afterwards :)"

Marilyn reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo was very clear in her instuctions, always on hand to help or suggest solutions, everything was set outready for us to start, lots of materials to choose from, lovely light airy studio, a very enjoyable day with something beautiful to take home, I'll be doing another day I enjoyed it so much!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Marilyn. So glad you and Louise enjoyed the day - you both went home with wonderful pieces to pop onto your walls. Looking forward to seeing you back so you can make a larger size! Jo xx"

Lisa Heller reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Thanks to Martin for anothyer term of working with stained glass. Its's always a joy to immerse myself in the work, and martin is always on hand to offer advice and help. It's a very friendly atmosphere and Martin is a great teacher, helping and supporting each of us to go at our own pace and to push ourselves as much as we want to. I am looking forward to the next term."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the nice review, have a lovely summer & I will see you for the September - November course."

Charis Blake reviewed: Silver Metal Clay Botanical Jewellery

"A fantastic course! A well equipped and carefully thought out course. Rachel has an endless supply of knowledge and skills. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and came away with some beautiful pieces. "

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you so much! You made wonderful pieces and your daisy turned out beautifully. I hope to see you back in July, we will play with smelly egg liver of sulphur then as well!!"

Jeannette Kennedy reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"My brother and I had an amazing day with Elaine. Everything was perfect. Elaine is an amazing teacher and we came away very happy with what we had made. I enjoyed it so much that I will be booking another one!"

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"I am really pleased that you enjoyed your day with me and went away with two lovely projects. I look forward to seeing you again."

Richard reviewed: Introduction to Wood Carving

"Thoroughly enjoyed this wood carving intro. Justina was friendly very helpful and committed to helping her students. throughout the day Great to do something different "

Sylvie reviewed: Basics of Caricature Carving (Flat-plane Style) 1 to 2

"I did this course with my daughter and we had a really wonderful time. We were totally new to woodcarving, but thanks to Ricks great tutoring, we soon felt confident with the knife and created our first carving in lime wood. Time flew, it is addictive! "

Scarecrow Woodcrafts responded:

"Thank you so much Sylvie and Kikki, I'm so glad you had a good time and it was magical to see your enthusiasm and passion discovering wood carving! we had a great time, wishing you all the best on your journey going forward! stay sharp :) Rick "

David Johnson reviewed: Router day, how to safely use and maintain a router

"The description of the course was exactly what we got. I left the course feeling confident that I could use a router safely and had good understanding of a variety of techniques and when to use them. The balance between description, demonstration and practice was about right. The small class meant the teacher was able to spend time watching and giving each of us guidance."

Rob Taylor reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course

"The course was excellent, it was filled with top tips and advice as well as practical exercises. I wasn't well versed in 12v electrics but now feel confident in both fitting an external power socket but also all internal wiring. Scott was very good and answering all questions and giving superb advice on fitting as well as tools, equipment and parts. A very good course, tailored to what we needed as well as the start to finish process, fully recommended."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Rob, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful review. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the weekend course and found it so useful. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you had a positive experience. Remember, by building your campervan, you're opening the door to countless amazing trips and adventures. The possibilities are endless, and I can't wait to hear about all the incredible journeys you'll embark on with your new skills. Wishing you all the best and loads of fun with your campervan projects! Scott"

Andy Thorpe reviewed: Bandsaw box making day

"I had a really enjoyable day. All the equipment and materials were supplied. Ted is a good tutor, relaxed and confident. I was pleased with the resulting box. I want to add a band saw and belt sander to my workshop, so it was great to get some hands on experience of using the kit. Highly recommended Many thanks Ted"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you Andy your box was very good indeed my friend. You have some great had skills and I'm sure some wonderful things will be made in your workshop. Remember you have the only left hand box 😎 lol Anyway hope you can get to another course with me very soon.? Kind regards Ted 🙏🙏🙏👍😎"

Darran Powell reviewed: Blacksmithing - Hammer Making

"Really enjoyed the course. My hammer looked amazing. Excellent instruction and a lot of fun."

AthelstaneForge responded:

"We're so glad that you enjoyed the course. We look forward to maybe welcoming you back for another! "

Lesley Cottingham reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I have just completed another term of glass and am signed up for the next. I do the workshops with Kate who is just great and it is the best therapy I’ve ever had!! The location is relaxing and doing the glass work is totally absorbing. Absolutely love it and am learning more all the time. Would highly recommend no matter what your level of skill. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, glad you enjoyed the another course with us."

Anne-Marie Leaman reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day lino printing with Liz. The location is wonderful and her fabulous studio is the perfect place for a lovely experience. Everything is organised beautifully and Liz was a great host. Liz is very professional and has a clear structure to the day. She gently guided us but allowed us to develop our own ideas and techniques! I am delighted with what I managed to produce and Liz gave us many ideas about how to develop our prints further at home. There was also plenty of information available about where to source materials and we were able to try out different cutters and blocks. Most importantly it was a lovely, creative experience with lots of positivity and happy vibes. Thank you, Liz, for a very memorable day. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Anne-Marie, Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m stunned. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you and I’m so pleased that you had such a positive and successful day here. You created a beautiful range of prints, with lots of potential to continue developing at home. It’s such a great process, that I hope you’ll have further time to explore. Looking forward to working with again, later in the year. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby "

Edith Pender-Hiom reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Another fantastic day at Jo Garden Art. Went home with two slate mosaics. Jo has a way of unleashing creative talents that you never knew that you had."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Edith! Lovely to have you back in the studio again. The slate art can be either regimented or completely ad hoc which allows all personalities to find their creativity. Really happy with your lovely pieces you took home. Jo xx"

Helen T reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"The workshop was wonderful, Claudia was a great teacher and we were gently immersed into the world of natural dyeing. I learnt so much and feel I have now gained confidence to experiment at home with Natural dyeing . Totally recommend this workshop 😊"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Helen. We’re really glad you enjoyed the workshop, and that you feel confident to start experimenting at home 😊"

Jo Good reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"I had a wonderful day in the woods making a beautiful willow basket. Suz was a calm and patient teacher, and ensured we created a basket to be proud of. The setting was magical and I came away with a feeling that I had stepped into a simpler world for a few hours. I highly recommend this course."

Terri Barrett reviewed: Making an A4 Stained Glass Panel Workshop (27.6.LP)

"Hi, this one day course was very enjoyable. Eddie was really clear on instructions and eager to help and instruct us novices. If you want to try something different - give it a go and you get to take home your very own creation. Thanks for the experience."

Simply Smallholding responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind comments. We want you to enjoy the day and be proud of your panel so it’s good to hear how it went."

Ness reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"We really enjoyed this course. David made us feel very at ease. We were late, and I had an allergy that meant I couldn't wear the normal gloves and he took this in his stride and was very kind. He is massively knowledgeable about resin and was able to apply his knowledge to my partner's interest. The session felt friendly throughout whilst also being safe and informative. It can be daunting trying something new, as you inevitably go wrong and David was happy to talk though common errors and how to overcome them and helped us when we went wrong in the session. We really enjoyed it and can't wait to see our blocks."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your very kind review Ness, I really appreciate it. I’m so pleased you both enjoyed the day and found it informative. Really great to meet you both and have you in the workshop. Cracking job with your designs, they look fantastic! Kindest regards Dave"

Gina Moore reviewed: Mosaic Bird Bath Workshop

"Absolutely fantastic, Brillant course and amazing teacher in Sarah. Really enjoyed relaxing course, with an amazing bird bath at the end "