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AD reviewed: Learn the Potters' Wheel in a Weekend

"So glad I booked this. Joss is a fantastic teacher. The course information states it is suitable for beginners- it really is!!! Joss breaks everything into bite size chunks of information and gives on the spot feedback. The small group teaching is perfect. There is ample supply of tea and coffee. The views of the moors are amazing. The scone selection for the cream are delicious. "

Powdermills Pottery responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the course, and your weekend on Dartmoor: it was a privelege to meet you both. I shall think of you whenever I see a Laburnum tree....!"

Gill Dutton reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"My daughter Sally and I completed the course on Linocut printing on May 10th 2025. It was a Christmas present. Very enjoyable and Judith was an excellent tutor. She encouraged us all explaining we didn’t need to be talented artists. We were amazed how we all produced multiple works of art. Thanks Judith. Would throughly recommend this workshop. "

Andrea reviewed: Flower Patch Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"I enjoyed Rachel’s Visible Mending workshop so much, I signed up for her Flower Patch workshop too. Rachel is an excellent, encouraging teacher. Very well planned workshops, well paced. Rachel happy to answer all queries and had time for everyone. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Plenty of resources. Rachel is extremely talented and her own work very inspiring. Bunbury Mill and surroundings beautiful too. Have booked onto another workshop already! "

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Andrea, thankyou very much for the lovely review. Im so pleased youve discovered Bunbury Mill and enjoyed Flower patch. Thankyou for the comments, they are so appreciated, I spend a lot of time planning days that ensure everyone sews at their own pace and equally , that they go home with something they are really pleased with., your flower patch looked so good! Very best wishes, Rachel"

Sally reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"My message reiterates all the messages that previous students have written. From start to finish I really enjoyed the day spent with Jon. A very patient man who engages with you and has a wide range of knowledge insuring a relaxed atmosphere. I am really looking forward to receiving all the glass items I made, if only to show off to the family. Thoroughly recommend this experience. Hopefully I will go back and be able to improve. Thank you Jon Kindest regards Sally"

Julie Nagle reviewed: Free-motion (freehand) machine embroidery and textile art

"Fabulous free motion sewing machine course; 3 of us attended. Catherine was really helpful showing us how to set machines up little hints and tips which are in your pack so you don't forget; the range of ideas of what to make was great; lunch was amazing, cakes and biscuits, yummy; beautiful surroundings. "

Flossie and Twts responded:

"Thanks Julie, it was such good fun having you all here. You were all such good company. "

Naomi Collier reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking Weekend

"A really excellent two days. Bill is a very good teacher - all his explanations are clear and he's very patient. I learnt a lot."

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

"Thank you attending Naomi and for taking the time to complete a review. I am glad you enjoyed the weekend. Good luck with your projects. "

Nic reviewed: Try Basket Making

"Brilliant tutor and fantastic venue - couldn't ask for more. Highly recommend the baset making workshop. "

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Nic and will pass your comments on to Ellie. She really is a great teacher! Many thanks and hope we get to see you at another workshop soon. Ann Handmade Workshops"

Diane reviewed: Flower Patch Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Great workshop. Lovely encouraging teacher and wonderful location. So good that I’ve booked another course."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Diane, it was lovely to meet you on Saturday, and thankyou very very much for the 5 star reveiw. Im so glad you enjoyed everything, very best wishes, Rachel "

Jane reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"I booked this course for my husband and I am so glad I did, it's just brilliant! We had a long drive there and it was great to find a large car park when we arrived. There was a fantastic cafe, farm shop and nice clean toilets too, all in the same courtyard as the venue. Angie and Steve were extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, funny and gave great tuition to my husband and a young couple doing the beginners taster course too. For me the best part was being able to watch, as the shop and studio are all in one. I and my husband highly recommend this course."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us Jane. It was lovely to meet you both. Regards Steve and Angie "

Jill Threlfall reviewed: Watercolour Landscapes Day with Sunil Kalbandi

"Really great day and an excellent teacher. My first attempt at watercolours and Sunil set the right pace and described the steps in a way the whole class could follow - left with a new hobby and all the skills needed to get me started. Highly recommend!"

Cambridge Art Makers responded:

"We're so glad you enjoyed the day! The paintings I saw looked amazing! "

Martin S reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Absolutely great day. Excellent instruction by tutor Alex. Good to get down to some basic graft and and end up with a tangible useful object at the end of the day. Great company too. A recommended experience."

Ali reviewed: Stencil Print a Cow Parsley Design Cushion

"Such a lovely day! Mel is an excellent teacher and took us through all the stages in producing a very professional looking stencilled cushion cover. She shared all sorts of tips to ensure we all went home with an item to be proud of. A small class size meant you felt you were getting just the right amount of 1:1 support. Thank you Mel!"

Melanie Ward Creative responded:

"Ali it was so lovely to have the creative company of both yourself and Chris, your cushion covers look stunning, I hope you both feel very proud of them! I can't wait to see the photos of them on show in your homes. Thank you for the supportive review, I always want to ensure people go home having had a brilliant learning experience. Best wishes Mel"

Kevin reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Highly recommend this course. Really enjoyed it. Dan is a great instructor and gave us a great experience. Within 15 mins of the start we were making a fire in the forge, bashing metal, learning the art of blacksmithing and having fun! Terrific. Very pleased with the fire poker that I made and came away with a huge appreciation of the skill involved in blacksmithing. A perfect 4 hour introduction to the craft. "

IAStudios responded:

"Thank you Kevin, Honestly It was a pleasure to have you along for the course and I hope to see you again. "

Sandra reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Such a lovely day spent with Kate. She is so generous with her advice and skills. I will definitely be back !"

Kevin Shepherd reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Excellent teaching style, Toni covered a great deal of hands on instruction about the techniques of enamelling in a friendly and engaging manner, was very well prepared and equipped, and was able to answer all of our questions. We are very pleased with all that we learned and would definetly recommend this course to others, both beginners and those with some previous experience."

CG Crafts responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you both, I will send on the notes as promised, Enjoy your enamelling adventure. Many thanks, Toni"

Cristina & Richard reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"This was one of the best workshops I have attended, really beautiful working area, friendly company and lots of new techniques to learn. I bought this as a birthday present for my boyfriend who is a beginner in spoon carving and he absolutely loved it, learnt so much and felt that it really enriched his passion for this hobby. Equally, David was helpful with those who did not have as much experience, supporting us at every step whilst not putting pressure on the process. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience particularly for those who enjoy crafts, a nice walk in the woods and meeting new people. "

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Cristina and Richard, It was great to meet you both and I’m delighted you enjoyed the course. Thanks very much for the review and happy carving!"

Cindy reviewed: Quilting and Quilt As You Go

"Brilliant day learning how to quilt as you go with Jenny in her lovely sewing studio. The course suited my learning style with lots of examples demonstrated and practical advice given. I came away with a head full of ideas and information on how to achieve it. It's a fun and relaxed environment to learn and comes with lovely homemade cake at lunchtime. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Cindy - thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It was a pleasure to share the studio with you again and I'm so glad you got a lot of ideas and techniques from the day. You made a lovely job of your blocks and I look forward to seeing the project all come together. Happy Quilting!"

Ashish Singal reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Had a great day woodturning with Rick. Just realised it is a lot more difficult than I ever appreciated and very actually intricate. Rick was a great teacher. Had a full days tuition with a great lunch provided by his wife. Allowed me to get on with it but helped out when needed. Highly recommended and it definitely has got me interested in picking it up as a hobby. Thanks Rick."

Sue reviewed: Lino Printing an Alpaca

"What a lovely day we spent with Holly learning how to make a Lino print and meeting the alpacas. Would thoroughly recommend it for both the excellent tuition and beautiful location."

Alpacas at the Field responded:

"Thank you Sue, was lovely to meet you both, pleased you had a nice time, Julie "

Kati reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"What an experience! I hadn't done anything like this before, so wasn't quite sure what to expect, but Dan, with a great mix of patience, humour, helpfulness and explanations, was able to turn this into one of the easily most enjoyable new experiences I've had so far. Not only did he strive to get the best out of all of us and create a real sense of achievement, but he ensured that we all left with one pretty and functional item, and one decorative one for the fun of it. It's been educational, useful and entertaining, and I cannot wait to book onto the next course."

IAStudios responded:

"Hi Kati, It was a pleasure to have you and I really pleased you enjoyed yourself. Thank you so much for attending and you kind review. it was a great course. "

Yanli Zhao reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"I had a wonderful day making a bucket bag with Georgie. I had no experience at all beforehand and no idea what to expect; but from choosing the leather, to the completion of the bag, I loved absolutely every minute in her workshop. Georgie was very welcoming and friendly, she was very patient and knowledgeable, showing us every little step throughout the day. I have been using the bag ever since, it’s been a great talking point with family and friends. The more I wear it, the more I’m in love with it. I would recommend Georgie’s workshop to everyone and I’m sure I will be back for another course. Thank you Georgie!"

Alison reviewed: Wheel Throwing Workshop

"What an amazing afternoon, loved every moment of this experience. Highly recommend it."

Orchard Grange Pottery responded:

"Thank you very much Alison! It was great fun and I'm so glad you enjoyed it too :) My assistant is delighted with his first 5* review! "

Rebecca N reviewed: Art clay silver

"The session was perfect, intimate and informative, and super welcoming. Our tutor, Jade, was very receptive to my slightly offbeat request to use a piece of wood to give texture to the silver, and did everything she could to make sure that everyone made the best of the workshop."

Mike Haydock reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"I really enjoyed this course. Dave was incredibly generous in sharing his expertise and was more than happy to answer questions as we went along. I learnt a lot and it's given me the 'nudge' I needed to get started on the resin casting projects I have in mind."

Diana and John reviewed: Canal Roses

"Neither of us are artistic, except for painting large areas - walls! This was a gift for Christmas and since it was quite a distance from home, we both attended the course and made a day of it - seeing Anne Hatherways Cottage, which was next door, after the session. Vanessa was very patient with both of us and we did manage to produce a lovely colourful plaque each. The venue was perfect and Sophie made us drinks and showed us around this new art hub, with plenty of light and airy rooms and the massive garden. They were both very enthusiastic about the place and it's potential. Vanessa provided everything that was needed and was full of encouragement. We are going to try another art session with her at a later date. She is an excellent teacher and full of praise when we managed to correctly do the right paint strokes! At the beginning, she explained about how canal painting was done, always odd numbers of painted flowers/leaves on a piece (never even), the colours used, over painting strokes to give depth and that anyone can paint anything for in or around the house and garden. Thank you for such a lovely experience."

The ARC Shed responded:

"Dear Diana John Thank you for your kind words and such a lovely review. Feedback is always very much appreciated and it was my absolute pleasure to meet you both and teach you the delights of painting canal roses. You created two lovely plaques and the comments on my social media posts all agree, so well done! Keep practicing and I really look forward to seeing you both again in the not too distant future. My very best wishes, Vanessa x"