Latest reviews

Andy Gold reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"It ws a pleasure to meet Julian and learn from hos vast welding experiences. He rakes his time and properly explains MIG welding to you. A really worthwhile day. Thank you"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Andy for your review. We certainly worked through the whole mix of welding joints and weld positions,well done. I hope you buy a welding set and continue with your projects.Good to meet you,all the best,Julian"

Peggy Hirt reviewed: Ecoprinting- exploring the magic and alchemy 1:1 workshop

"This course is amazing and lot's of fun. Would definitely recommend it. I had the chance to try out many different ways of printing with leaves. On paper, silk and cotton and even produced some cute little lampshades! It's absolutely enchanting and inspiring. Thank you Fiona for a beautiful day. "

Jacqui T reviewed: Mandala Creation Dotting Workshop in Derbyshire

"What a lovely treat to spend an afternoon in Tamsin's Dot Mandela workshop. Tamsin was warm and welcoming from the outset, she has a relaxed and friendly teaching style, very encouraging and nurturing. Her garden studio is a comfortable creative workspace with a her own Mandela artwork on display to show some of what is possible and fill her students with inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, it was relaxing, mindful and very satisfying. Highly recommended!"

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much for your lovely review Jacqui. It was a pleasure to meet you and watch you create a stunning dotted mandala. I am very happy you enjoyed the afternoon and want to continue this fun mindful practice. Happy dotting! xx"

Sarah T reviewed: Brush Calligraphy Workshop - Saturday Afternoons

"This was a brilliant course that went by so quickly, but I learnt so much. A really enjoyable and peaceful afternoon. Jen was a brilliant teacher and gave everyone a lot of individual encouragement and helpful suggestions. I feel like I've got a good foundation to continue practicing from, and would definitely recommend this course to anyone, very beginner friendly but I think I would still learn a lot going on this exact course again!"

jane b reviewed: Unique Wet Felting Workshop in South Lakes at the Heron Corn Mill in Beetham, near Milnthorpe

"excellent talented tutor, patient creative supportive and calm. A huge array of materials and advice available throughout the course. Other participants were friendly and helpful. "

Nicky reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. Neither of us had done lamp glass bead making so it really was learning something new. Jade is so patient and guided us through techniques to make an array of beautiful beads. I even managed to develop my own Mr Whippy technique, which added to the unique design. We left with some gorgeous beads, for keyrings, necklaces, and sea 🌊 pendant. Thank you to Ian, you are a great team and we will be back."

Goldwrightsjewelleryschool responded:

"It was such a lovely afternoon and the Mr Whippy technique worked out very well :) Thank you for coming xx"

Stuart reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Have just spent a great couple of days willow weaving an animal sculpture. I made a fox and my wife made a squirrel. The location and facilities were great, despite the weather being cold and damp we worked outside and only ventured inside for lunch. The hosts were very welcoming and the food and cake were top notch. As for Caroline, the instructor, she was very patient, engaging, informative and able to adapt her teaching method to suit the students. Would definitely recommend."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Stuart. I will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to Caroline Gregson. She is a great tutor and always manages to create amazing results with complete beginners. Thanks for recommending us here at Zantium Studios."

Clodagh Barker & Carola Warren reviewed: Building and weaving a side chair or arm chair at The Quiet Workshop

"My sister and I had a wonderful learning experience constructing our chairs together step by step over 6 days under the careful instruction of StJohn. He was the soul of patience, encouragement and a generous sharer of his own experience & skills. Bryony at frequent intervals during each day prepared delicious home made cakes & biscuits and healthy, energy boosting lunches! We so enjoyed our wide ranging conversations over meal times. We highly recommend the course not only for the end product (praised by all who see the chairs) but also as a wonderful way of sharing quality time with friends, family or like minded people. We feel that we have acquired skills with which we can build (or repair) our own furniture pieces."

The Quiet Workshop responded:

"Clodagh, Thank you so much for your review. It was lovely to have you and Carola in the workshop. Your chairs looked fantastic! We both look forward to seeing you again soon. StJohn & Bryony"

Sharon reviewed: Glass Bead Making Workshop - For Two People

"Me and my friend did this course for her birthday and it was wonderful. We've never done anything like this before and Julia made it really accessible, explaining each step. We had so much fun and Julia was an excellent teacher! Really recommend this to anyone. "

Malcolm G reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"Thank you to Nick and Debbie for a really lovely day. I felt that I learnt a lot and was very well looked after with regard to both tutoring and hospitality. The information sent out in advance was comprehensive - which was a real bonus."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you Malcom we’re so glad you enjoyed it!"

Fran Taylor reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Really enjoyed my day with Kate, an excellent tutor, whilst I already had experience of Tiffany stained glass I left the day having learnt new skills and picked up great tips from Kate, everything you need is included, a very good experience, will book another class in future 😊"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, we hope to see you again."

Annie Bell reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"This was my second time completing a course with Kate and it did not disappoint. Kate is an excellent teacher. She takes time and effort to ensure he students are clear on technique and will advise upon individual work. Possessing and excellent sense of humour, she ensures classes are relaxed and enjoyable. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Jane Emery reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"Excellent course, thoroughly enjoyable and good value for money. Great way to spend a day with work to take home and in lovely surroundings. "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hello, thank you so much for booking and I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. Have you got your papers off the cloths yet? Thank you for a lovely review. "

Michael reviewed: Intermediate 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I am a self taught amateur wood turner with a fair bit of practical experience but some serious holes in my technique. I spent a day with Simon mainly about sharpening tools but we covered a great deal of ground all of it fascinating and very useful. Lots to think about and I clearly need to go back for another session - or two….. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Michael, Glad you enjoyed it and got a lot out of the day. I look forward to seeing you again soon. — Simon"

Diana reviewed: Beginners needle felted seascapes

"I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Rebecca is very informative and is very good with instruction of how to layer up the needle felting picture. I was very pleased with the result of my picture. I am booking myself in for another class to make a Christmas ball ball. A very soothing activity. Diana"

Jack & Alice Crafts responded:

"It was a pleasure teaching you Diana. I look forward to seeing you again. "

Tasnim reviewed: Printmaking - Screen Printing with Stencils

"The screenprinting workshop with Kami was enjoyable and fun. We had the opportunity to choose our own designs prior to the workshop. We had a few trial opportunities to practice and get used to it, and were then able to print our designs on the final material. Great to learn a new skill! Thanks!"

Mya Designs responded:

"Hi thanks for coming to the workshop and so happy to hear you both enjoyed the process. I'm glad you took the opportunity to try some small prints before your final projects. There are lots of amazing crafts on this website and I hope you'll continue to explore them. Take care, Kami x"

Margarete reviewed: Free Machine Embroidery

"An excellent course - I had a great time! Ruth demonstrated everything very well and answered all our questions. I learned lots and left very inspired to try free machining on my own machine. It's really amazing what effects you can achieve with an ordinary sewing machine. (And I finally understood what tension is and how to change it and utilise it to get the desired effect.) Absolutely recommended!"

Denise Hill reviewed: Batik Silk Painting for Beginners

"The course with lisa at Stanwick Lakes was brilliant. I produced two pieces of Batik which I was very pleased with. Lisa's patience and knowledge was so helpful and I found the whole experience relaxing and mindful. The experience of acheiving Batik was very good. I feel that I would and could take it a step further now. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your comments onto Lisa. We do hope you will join us here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Ron Marshall,Bob's oldest Apprentice he told me 😊 reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"Had a great day with Bob Learned a lot in one day ,few years ago now but still banging away at my Smithing highly recommeded Course if you are interested in Blacksmithing "

John L reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Middleton Hall

"Most enjoyable two days, very helpful instructor, No hesitation in recommending this course."

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed the weekend. Best wishes Miranda"

John C. reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"I was given a Craftcourses voucher and decided to try something new to me, a Damascus blade knife course at Hammer and Hound. It was great! Alex is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor. It was a full on two day course but the time flew. Alex instructed the three of us what to do, explained why we were doing it and only stepped in when we started to slip behind schedule. At the end we each had an individual knife of our own design. Very happy with whole experience."

Susan reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - One day course (Reading)

"Great fun way to spend an afternoon making jewellery. My sister and I made several lovely pieces, which we were surprised at, as we thought it would be a lot harder than it is. After the tutor demonstrated how to drill the sea glass, we then had ago ourselves and were amazed when shown how to assemble the pieces into lovely wearable pieces of jewellery."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review, I’m glad you both enjoyed the course "

Julia reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - One day course (Reading)

"My friend purchased this course for my birthday. I have collected sea glass for years and always wanted to turn it into jewellery. Having attended the course and made some nice pieces of jewellery, I now feel confident I will be able to continue making jewellery at home, albeit once I’ve ordered the drill. Thank you for a fun afternoon."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review Julia, I’m happy to hear you like the course. Good luck with your jewellery making."

Simone reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - One day course (Reading)

"Basically just shown how to drill a hole in a piece of sea glass and then attach it to the most cheapest piece of chain and accessories. Definitely not worth the money!"

La Jade responded:

"I’m unsure why you would leave such a review as you said you both really enjoyed the course on the day! Also the course was a month ago and only now have left a review, this really does not make any sense…. Moreover, the findings and chain are all quality silver plaited."

Rosie reviewed: Stained Glass Panel Workshop with April Pebble

"I went with my best friend to celebrate your joint birthdays and we couldn't have had a nicer time! April is very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. She helped us make glass Windows that were are both incredible proud of and sparked out interested in further glass work and crafting courses. I would definitely recommend this course to others. The price may seem high but its well worth it for the experience!"

April Pebble responded:

"Thanks for the review Rosie for coming along too! So glad you had a nice time, it was a pleasure to have you both in the workshop. I aim to keep the cost of the workshops as fair as I can & also create an enjoyable day for all! Hopefully see you again :) "