Latest reviews

26 Aug 16'

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

"We had such a rewarding time working at Caroline's beautiful studio and home. She is an experienced and nurturing teacher who gently guides you through the processes letting you develop your own ideas and designs drawing upon her expertise to ensure a great result. There is so much to enjoy in Caroline's working environment from tempting examples of her design work to endless books filled with inspirations. We very much enjoyed Caroline and her husband's company and had delicious lunches, too! Highly recommended."

26 Aug 16'

F.D Glover-Lozach'Meur reviewed: 3-day Jewellery-making Course with Jinks McGrath – Sussex

"I have attended Jinks' 5 days summer jewellery course for several years. The description of her course on her site is absolutely accurate. The number of students in the course is ideal for each person to get the personal tuition that you would expect, the workshop is very well equipped to pursue any chosen project, the environment is extremely beautiful, the food prepared and cooked by Jinks is wonderful plus the various hot drinks provided each day BUT this course is so much more ... To me these 5 days are a breath of fresh air, sunshine and laughter and I leave feeling full of joy, energy and impatient to do so much more. Jinks is a very good teacher as she not only imparts knowledge with great generosity but also manages to bring her unique energy which always make me want to come back. I would not hesitate to recommend her courses very highly, but no one is taking my place for next year or the year after. Sorry...Booked. Dominique"

26 Aug 16'

thelma johnston reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"Very friendly, good instructions and Louise is extremely supportive and helpful. I am very pleased with the items I have made. I was very unsure of my skills but Louise has encouraged me and made sure she is there to give advice whenever it has been required. I would highly recommend this course and will keep going."

26 Aug 16'

Emma Tivey reviewed: Leather Mask Making

"A fascinating and well taught workshop - arrived a beginner, left feeling competent and inspired. Friendly and fun atmosphere, beautiful setting and wonderful cake :) Thanks Gaynor + Co for a lovely day"

26 Aug 16'

Deborah reviewed: Skincare Workshops using Herbal Infusions

"Very interesting course , well run with a relaxed feel to it. Small class and very easy to follow the recipes. Diane is very knowledgeable and more than happy to answer questions and give extra help for any thing that is not covered on the day. I had a query after the course on making a product that we did not make on the day and Diane got back to me very quickly with some suggestions. Will definitely be booking on to the soap making course later in the year. A very enjoyable day."

26 Aug 16'

Sarah Roberts reviewed: A Practical Dry Stone Walling Workshop Central London

"Great course, taught by the friendly, knowledgeable and passionate John Holt in London Bridge. Loved the fact we were learning the ancient craft of dry stone walling in this little oasis in the city - against a backdrop of the modern Shard, Gherkin and Walkie talkie skyscrapers!"

26 Aug 16'

Jane Findlay reviewed: Introductory pottery wheel throwing taster sessions

"A fantastic day. Lorraine is an excellent teacher, she taught both beginners and experienced students in the same class. I am a complete beginner and was surprised how well we all did. There were five of us on the course and we were able to spend time at the wheel or try our hand at working with moulds. It is a very satisfying course as Lorriane guides you through each step clearly explaining the techniques, she lets you get on with it and experiment so it's really hands on. Lorraine continually circulates around the students spending equal amounts of time with each of us. With her help on hand all my pots turned out well. With good facilities and great cake I can highly recommend the course. Great day away from the office!"

25 Aug 16'

Joe Warbrick reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Having already covered a fair amount in fine furniture woodworking on my college course I went on the box making course and really enjoyed it. I learnt various new techniques on machines and by hand including decorative dovetails, cutting hinges, finishing and lining boxes. Mark and Richard were both brilliant tutors and passed on their skills and knowledge of woodwork with great enthusiasm. The ratio was fantastic with 2 tutors to 3 students. I was delighted with the end result. I would highly recommend this course and would like to do another."

25 Aug 16'

Donna reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Christmas Wreaths & Swags Workshop 24 November 2015 Fab swags and wreaths workshop today with Deb Hart. Thank you Julie and Brian for the lovely lunch and treats."

25 Aug 16'

Mary reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Willow Basket Making – 21st April 2015 We spent a very interesting day on Tuesday weaving our willow baskets to take home! Julie and Brian were perfect hosts and we were treated to an excellent home-cooked lunch and home made cakes with tea. Deb Hart was our instructor and we all enjoyed our day which went far too quickly. Mary"

25 Aug 16'

Zoe reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Plant Obelisk & Blue Tit Feeder in Willow A Fantastic day, i really enjoyed it. Thank you"

25 Aug 16'

Paul reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Plant Obelisk and Blue Tit Feeder 29th July 2016 Really enjoyed the course and your fabulous food last week & would love to come back in November"

25 Aug 16'

Lynn reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Spent today learning how to make a willow basket in wonderful surroundings. Great tutor, good company & exceptional homemade lunch, cakes and pastries. Already booked another day on 29th July. Highly recommend x"

25 Aug 16'

Daniella reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Willow Plant Obelisk & Blue Tit Feeder - Deb Hart - 29th July 2016 Had a thoroughly enjoyable day here and the morning coffee and pastries, lunch and afternoon tea and cakes were amazing too - looking forward to going back to learn something else new! Daniella"

25 Aug 16'

Christine reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Christmas Wreaths & Swags – Willow

"Deb Hart – Christmas Wreaths & Swags – 24th November 2015 Dear Brian and Julie, Just wanted to send a quick email to say a massive thankyou for today, both Lisa and I enjoyed ourselves very much and are very proud of our wreaths and swags. I must admit, I wasn’t expecting such a fantastic lunch, pastries & tea, it really was lovely. Unfortunately I am not on facebook but will certainly recommend your art and craft days, and am sure that I will be booking another course in the new year. Once again, thank you very much. Christine."

25 Aug 16'

Janet reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Stained Glass Christmas Decorations

"Carole Gray – Make a Stained Glass Panel in a Day – 21st September 2015 Thanks to Carole, Brian and Julie for a lovely day. Really pleased with my stained glass panel."

25 Aug 16'

Katherine reviewed: A Practical Dry Stone Walling Workshop Central London

"Fun day of hard work in the very hot August sun, but learnt lots about the fundamentals of DSWing. Very interesting."

25 Aug 16'

Enamelling on Copper reviewed: Glass Enamelling on Copper for Jewellery - kiln enamelling

"Brilliant course, I really enjoyed myself. Eleanor is so friendly and helpful and has a real enthusiasm for enamelling. I got to make and bring home 4 beautiful pieces for jewellery. I'd thoroughly recommend it."

24 Aug 16'

Colin Reece reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"Colin was given a wood turning tuition lesson with Graham for his 80th birthday from his family. Colin arrived to a warm welcome from Graham. Colin found the experience very enjoyable. He said that the tuition was first class. Top quality equipment was used. It was an interesting morning and Colin was really pleased with the bowl that he came home with. He would recommend this session to others who are interested. Even the grandchildren had a chance of a little go which they thoroughly enjoyed as Colin was finishing his session. Thank you."

24 Aug 16'

Creative and fun! reviewed: Thrills and Chills: Writing Crime, Suspense and Horror - Nottingham Trent University

"I had a fab week on this course during the summer. Jason was an excellent tutor - very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I was able to create a wide range of ceramics, using traditional methods and new technology. There was freedom on the course to explore any direction that you wanted to go on, using the vast array of state of the art equipment at NTU. I really enjoyed the week, I learnt loads and enjoyed having the time and freedom to play and explore. The amount we got to make and the materials we used certainly made it excellent value for money. I would wholeheartedly recommend."

24 Aug 16'

Sandra McKim reviewed: Two Day Stained Glass Course with Gallus Glass

"I had a wonderful weekend with Maureen and 5 other novices. Maureen explains all aspects of producing stained glass very clearly and with a great sense of humour. Everyone managed to produce at least one piece, most produced two. If you are looking to do something different in a fun, friendly atmosphere look no further ....."

23 Aug 16'

William Gough reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with a few simple guidance lessons you'll be off and running, great fun meeting new people, lou and Ann are are very informative and helpful. Just what I needed to break up my day"

23 Aug 16'

Alison Grainge reviewed: Pottery classes in Teesside

"Brilliant teaching and lovely atmosphere."

23 Aug 16'

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

"What an excellent two days instruction by Graham as a present from the family. I have no experience of wood turning but do have joinery and woodworking knowledge and skills so I was very pleased that Graham accommodated that and, after an introductory bowl from softish cedar, we went on to some quite challenging things. I managed 3 complete and finished bowls and a bit of spindle practice in the two days and that is much more than I expected. The second bowl was from hard Bay wood so it was taken down very thin with waney bark edges and is certainly good enough to have on display. Chuffed to bits with that one. Grahams way of teaching with demonstration, attentive but not in-your-face supervision worked really well and I learnt a lot in an enjoyable way. Keywords would be friendly, instructive, knowledgeable, achievements. A really great 2 days and very successful! I'm now thinking about a lathe and workshop of my own but that has to come after some major jobs around the house so maybe spring 2017 when I am due to retire?"

23 Aug 16'

Richard Robinson reviewed: One day blacksmithing course

"Me and my brother had already had a quick go at back garden blacksmithing and wanted to expand our knowledge of the craft. This course was fantastic, Julian helped us understand what we were doing at home and how it all worked, helped us improve our skills and master some new ones and generally went above and beyond everything we expected from the course. Would highly recommend this course to anybody who enjoys or is interested in the craft, or anybody that just likes being creative."