Latest reviews

6 Jul 16'

Danny Barbour reviewed: One inspiring day of mono printing from nature in artists studio near York

"A well run and informative day which was exactly what I was looking for. The small number of participants meant that there was plenty of time for hands-on experience as well as one-to-one tuition with Emily. The studio was well organised with individual work-stations for the participants. All in all a day well spent."

6 Jul 16'

Ann Lings reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"Such a super day. Thank you Lena for sharing your knowledge and passion with us. I had a wonderful afternoon making a felted picture. Lena was so helpful and encouraging despite my ambitious ideas! In fact, Lena had to be extremely patient with several of us that day due to our idea So! I came away with a lovely item ready to embellish. The studio is perfect, so light and well equipped. I will certainly be back to join Lena on another workshop. Thank you again. Ann x"

6 Jul 16'

Ali Millard reviewed: Capturing pretty Flat Lay photos - perfect for Instagram and Product Photography

"I did this course in May and I absolutely loved it. Lyndsey is such a patient teacher and no question was too stupid to ask. Lyndsey supplied lots of props, but we could also take our own too, which were shared amongst the group. Everyone who attended, created wonderful photos which I have since seen on their social media feeds and they look so professional. It really was a great day and I would highly recommend it to any creative person...in fact, I enjoyed it so much, I plan to do it again in the future!"

6 Jul 16'

Ken M. reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"I took part in one of Lyn's encaustic art workshops more than 8 weeks ago and fell in love with using wax as an art medium. Lyn teaches in a patient and encouraging way and makes every session interesting and enjoyable. Encaustic art is a new technique for me. It is relatively simple yet every session has been different in an inspiring way. I highly recommend Lyn's workshops and shall be continuing to attend them, as well as carrying on my new found passion at home. Many Thanks to Lyn and to the Purbeck Workshop for hosting them."

6 Jul 16'

Amy Gurski reviewed: Fabulous felt picture 2 day masterclass near York

"I had so much fun on this course and would highly recommend it to anyone! The location is gorgeous and serene, perfect for the activity. Camped nearby and made a weekend of it and the camping and pub were also great. I had a small amount of experience doing wet felting and felt pictures before but didn't fully appreciate until this course how much goes into creating this art. Calling it a Masterclass is definitely appropriate! Not only do you make your own beautiful piece over the weekend, but Bridget is so generous sharing her knowledge and techniques that I'm confident anyone - brand new or experienced - would learn a lot."

6 Jul 16'

Geraldine Harris reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"I had a brilliant day working with Kate making my willow donkey (Derek), the day was very relaxed and in a lovely setting. Kate is an incredibly talented artist , with a calm and supportive approach ,so I was able to understand the concept of proportion and depth ( not just a wonky donkey with stick legs!), it was probably a big expectation for a one day course on my part, but Kate talked me through the finishing touches and gave me the materials to carry on. A lovely lunch, tea,coffee and cakes were also provided throughout the day, thank you Dave. I would recommend anybody who's interested in willow weaving sculptures to enrol on the course and a big thank you to Kate for all your input and for being able to share the day with your wonderful animals."

5 Jul 16'

Sam Howell reviewed: Beginners 10 week woodworking course NO LONGER RUNNING

"This course has provided me with the core skills necessary to take on new challenges and larger projects. Before the course my skill level and knowledge was fairly basic. A simple box was the extent of my capabilities. I now feel confident to tackle larger pieces of furniture. I have also been taught that only a few tools are necessary to complete a job, how not to waste wood and how to go about planning a project from start to finish in the right way and dealing with problems that may arise. This is an excellent all round course. Ciaran is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and has taught me a lot. Would recommend this to anyone. I hope to progress onto his intermediate course."

5 Jul 16'

Jacqui Jennings reviewed: Fine Nuno Felted Scarf with 3D Embellishment Online Class

"I am a quilter and sewer, so I have to find another outlet to get me to relax, and this is it. Felting is a whole new entity to me, and something I do for myself, it's my "me" time. It is quietly creative, and full of surprises. Lena is an excellent teacher, and the classes are brilliant, she is very intuitive as well as skilled in her craft.....I just love the classes. I cannot recommend these felting classes more highly, and that's also as one who treats her own skills as professional also."

5 Jul 16'

Claire reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Recently did Catherine's soap making workshop. It was really informative and Catherine went through everything that you do need to know and we had the opportunity to look at all the different types of ingredients and scents. Making the soap was great fun and certainly easier than you would think. Highly recommend the course and will certainly be looking at doing some of Catherine's other courses."

5 Jul 16'

erik jordens reviewed: Spoon carving beginners course

"Very nice course I have learned so much on the day! Simon and Nigel made me very welcome, I would recommend this any one who start to spoon carving! A great day. Thanks Erik."

5 Jul 16'

Bev Ashton reviewed: Fine Nuno Felted Scarf with 3D Embellishment Online Class

"Another excellent workshop with a great garment to bring home ( the nuno felted scarf). Lena's workshops are fun, lovely studio and Lena is very welcoming and an excellent tutor. She is very patient and the workshops are small so she is all ways at hand for advice and guidance.Will definitely be back. Bev."

5 Jul 16'

Janice reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"Lena is a superb teacher of wet felting. Her classes are informal, relaxed and happy. Her knowledge of felting is outstanding and she is happy to share her skills with her pupils. As she teaches in stages, no one is left behind and as a skillful teacher she gives both group and individual attention throughout her workshops. An extremely enjoyable day."

5 Jul 16'

John White reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"A really interesting day. A small number of students and a relaxed atmosphere made the whole experience perfect. I only managed to sharpen 3 of my tools during the day, but the skills and knowledge I gained mean that I should be able to tackle all of my other tools. The tips on sharpening curved blades were particularly useful. I came away feeling confident I could put a good edge on things. Now I must practice!"

4 Jul 16'

Tina reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"Lena is a truly inspiriational and lovely person. I suffer from an auto immune disease and a severe destructive type of arthritis. I am in constant pain but I believe in not giving the pain power over me . I love crafting and creating and had only wet felted once before. Lena taught us in a clear and precise way giving each of us individual attention . Everything was easily at hand and there was such a variety and choice. At times my energy flagged and Lena knew I was tired. She took over for a while and I was able to rest and get a second wind. Her work is superb and I did not want to leave her beautiful studio."

4 Jul 16'

Barbara ladds reviewed: Fine Nuno Felted Scarf with 3D Embellishment Online Class

"I've been to Lena`s classes 4 times now. She has a lovely workshop, she is a very patient tutor and very skilled in what she does. A very friendly place where you can take your time to learn your new skills, highly recommended"

4 Jul 16'

Jeanette reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Thank you for a really great wood turning experience day. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the day or how pleased I am with with my bowl, but I will try. I arrived feeling quite anxious about being able to produce anything at all, as I had no experience and had never been anywhere near a lathe. Your explanations, demonstrations, patience and guidance gave me confidence. Along with the excellent tuition it was a really enjoyable and fun experience, we had a great time with you and Sue, you both made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We were well looked after, Sue made us a lovely lunch which was much appreciated and we were kept going throughout the day with regular cups of perfect tea. On top of all of that I am now the very proud owner of a bowl that is of a much better quality and more beautiful than I ever thought I was capable of making. I will treasure it. Thank you very much George and Sue"

4 Jul 16'

Lucy reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"What an inspirational day. A really supportive and nurturing environment to discover the wonderful world off Wet Felting. Lena is so knowledgeable and inspirational giving you a gentle hand to explore colour and texture and create your own little master piece. I would recommend this course. I will definitely be attending other courses put on by Lena."

4 Jul 16'

Zoe Thorn reviewed: Hand stitched leather laptop case

"I had a fabulous day making the leather laptop case with Rosanna in her workshop in Kent. Beautiful surroundings for a great and informative day. Rosanna is a great teacher; very patient and a very talented maker. I learnt a number of essential leather stitching techniques as well as many finishing techniques such as embossing and edging to make my final piece look stunning. I love my laptop case and I cannot wait to try out my newly learnt skills again. A highly recommended and fun day! She makes a mean quiche too ;-)"

4 Jul 16'

Roger reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Just arrived home after a really good day wood turning with George and his lovely wife Susan. The amount of information that George gave us was spot on. It started with an outline of the health and safety to be complied with whilst in the workshop. There was an explanation of the make up of the wood we were going to use and the way it reacts on the lathe. It wasn't all instruction , it was also a really good laugh as George is a natural entertainer . But as a result we came away with two really nice fruit bowls. Susan was lovely and looked after the refreshments for the day. Very important as you really do have to concentrate on what your doing. All n all a brilliant day, and I would really recommend it. Thanks to Susan and George."

4 Jul 16'

Tara reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"I found the course to be enjoyable and very informative.i learnt how to construct a leather bag from scratch. Jason was a great teacher and I would recommend anyone who is interested to have a go."

4 Jul 16'

Silvi reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"Dear Jason The course was well worth the 6 hours drive to get up from London. I found that I felt really comfortable asking questions as you were really patient throughout. Fabulous!!!!"

4 Jul 16'

Avanthi Selvaratnam reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"Dear Jason, Thank you very much for the extremely engaging and valuable course. We both looked for a new craft skill that we could reward ourselves for a birthday weekend and this fit the bill beautifully. As a teacher your guidance and knowledge really allowed us to plan a functional and personalised bag that was achievable in the 2 days. It was such an eye-opening and life changing experience in a beautiful setting. What a lovely way to spend a summers weekend!"

4 Jul 16'

John Marchbanks reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"Thank you once again for running the leather work course. I really enjoyed it and appreciate you passing onto me the key basic skills in leather work. My wife is opening a shop soon and I feel confident enough to start making simple things for her to sell."

4 Jul 16'

christine brown reviewed: Fine Nuno Felted Scarf with 3D Embellishment Online Class

"An excellent workshop in which we are encouraged and inspired by lena to try new skills. lena is an excellent tutor and very patient. Her colourful studio is a pleasure to work in, together with enjoyable company of other like minded crafters ,and cake of course. A wonderful space for anyone wanting to try new skills or develop existing skills and with the help of Lena I am sure you will be very proud of your finished scarf at the end of the session ."

4 Jul 16'

Christine Carroll reviewed: Pembrokeshire Maddie Janes Mosaic

"We had a lovely afternoon with Maddie last week. We are absolute beginners but we managed to make several pieces which was great. The time flew by because it was so absorbing. Would love to do some more when we are in Pembrokeshire again. It would be lovely to make something for the garden next time."