Latest reviews

5 Apr 16'

Rebecca Lonsdale reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Myself and 2 friends had a wonderful time on this workshop. Elaine is very patient and explains the process of spinning very well. I well and truly have the spinning bug now I understand the process!"

5 Apr 16'

Margaret and Dave Calder reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This was a really fun weekend and we came away with two tables that could fit together or be used apart and we are very proud of them. We enjoyed ourselves lots and learnt so much. Thanks Peter and Jarv."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Sara-Jane was an excellent tutor and will be coming again next year."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"All of it! Excellent day. We made a good selections of items which you could make at home!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"All of it was great! The relish was good as it was a slightly different method from the usual jams and jellies!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Excellent course. Lots of hands-on and very good advice."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Brilliant. Have done a course with Sara Jane and can't wait to do another."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Preserves with Sara-Jane

"Best bit was making the striped orange - with brandy! Smells delicious - so like autumn. Lovely tutor - a real asset to Acton Scott."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Ploughing with heavy horses - a two day course

"Thank you for such a unique experience today! What a pleasure to be able to see and work with your gentle giants Charlie and joe! Loved every minute! Keep up the great work"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Working with donkeys - half day course

"We had a fabulous day today at Acton Scott on our Working with Dusty course!  Simon was a really charming and knowledgeable host, the sun shone for us, and of course Dusty was the star!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Ploughing with heavy horses - a two day course

"Had a really lovely and informative day on your ploughing with horses course today. Lovely people, friendly, welcoming, and down to earth. Thanks to all involved"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"I wouldn't change anything on this course…it was just right! (maybe damson gin?!) Thank you very much!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"It was excellent…all of bit! Fantastic teaching, great getting hands on and a big haul of products to take home!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"We were totally catered for, it was the perfect holiday, the best I could have wished for."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Summer dyes from the countryside - one day course

"Best bit was collecting the plants and extracting the dyes. (Dinner was great!) Janet was a great teacher."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Summer dyes from the countryside - one day course

"Enjoyed all of it!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a Dry Stone Wall - one day course

"Good course, very informational, great hands-on."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Bread and butter

"Great course, enjoyed all of it. Please run more home dairying courses!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Excellent venue. Excellent food. Fabulous value. I would have paid double for this course!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Mr Brian Goodwin was just fascinating and I just wanted him to not stop talking. I learnt so much."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Great presentation, photos, handouts (and seeing the bees). Lovely lunch."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian and Malcolm were brilliant. Nice lunch."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"The whole course was excellent, I don't think it can be improved."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Tutor was amazing to listen to, great interest in the subject."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Excellent speaker - great teacher."