Latest reviews

25 Feb 16'

Stella Levy reviewed: Intensive 2 day mosaic course with Claire Cotterill Mosaics @ Martineau Gardens, Birmingham city centre, West Midlands.

"I attended this course recently. It was the first time Claire had run the course from her home due to having to find alternative studio space. She was an excellent hostess and facilitator. I really enjoyed the course. It was well paced and informative. I surprised myself with my first mosaic wall hanging which turned out really well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course and would like to attend further courses run by Claire. I'm hoping to pursue making mosaics as a hobby inspired by Claire."

24 Feb 16'

Jenni Morris reviewed: Crystal Shoe Workshops

"Nicky gave a Shoe Decorating workshop for me for my Hen Party! It was a surprise for me by my Bridesmaids and I had the best time! She was friendly, welcoming, fun and really clear and helpful in her instructions. So much glitter and sparkle and easy and enjoyable for someone like me you likes crafts but is not overly arty. The Workshop was fun, girly and above all gave us beautiful shoes - would highly recommend for a hen party, girly party or any excuse really. Enjoy ladies!! And thankyou!!"

24 Feb 16'

Duncan Scott reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Mark tailored each student's task to their requirement and level of experience. Instructions were clear with sensible references to safety. All techniques were skillfully demonstrated and backed up with good handouts. Several myths were dispelled and many useful tips offered. A good deal was covered in two days and all in a very relaxed manner. Thoroughly enjoyable."

24 Feb 16'

Chris harrison reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Hello George I just wanted to thank you for a great day yesterday, I really enjoyed it! Starting the day as a complete novice and ending it with a turned beech bowl ,something to be proud of and a great feeling of achievement. You teach very well, at the right pace to absorb what your learning to do for the first time. Thanks Susan for the hospitality , altogether an experience to be recommended ! Kind Regards Chris Harrison"

24 Feb 16'

Martin Graham reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day, great food! Spent an excellent day at Hornby. Learnt a lot (its not all about hitting as herd as you can; some of it is quite subtle). Excellent food and good craic. These courses are well well worth a go!! Many thanks."

24 Feb 16'

Paul Wortley reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"I recently participated in a wood turning beginners day course with Andy at his workshop in Fordingbridge , Hampshire. The day proved to be informative and very interesting and Andy was very patient as I was a beginner and he was able to teach me the basics of wood turning and the use of the equipment in a language that I found easy to understand . I came away with good sound knowledge of the basics of wood turning and all this was achieved in one day ! Thanks Andy . I will be recommending your day courses to others and to anyone reading this review I can vouch for Andy's expertise and easy to understand teaching methods for the novice . I will be returning to Andy's day courses and hopefully this is the start of a hobby that I will enjoy for many years to come ."

24 Feb 16'

valérie Moreau reviewed: Felting, An Introduction - Make a Fabulous Felt Wall-hanging

"I was sooo happy to discover such a place in Narberth. I happen to go on hollidays every year in Amroth. I live in Egypt and had the chance to be in Wales in time follow a 2 days workshop in the shop. Heather and Carolyn have been so welcoming, and simple, and most of all creative. I will definitely go back this year as I spend time in Wales. I cannot wait to meet them again. Thank you ladies for a wonderfull , inspiring and quiet time, not to mention the delicious cakes. Valérie."

23 Feb 16'

Vicki Pettitt reviewed: Creative Spring /Christmas Gift Wrapping Workshop with Lunch

"What a fantastic way to spend some quality "me time".....great hospitality, tasty cakes and learning a new skill! Jo is the perfect hostess and extremely competent in her ability to pass on her gift wrapping tips. I would highly recommend these courses to anyone."

23 Feb 16'

Leanne Kendrick reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Great day- learnt loads and Theresa was very patient- especially when it became apparent that I have very bad hand/eye/foot coordination! I love the fact that I came home with my own yarn. Very informative and enjoyable day. Thanks Theresa."

23 Feb 16'

Vicki reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience Day

"This was a birthday present for my teenage son and husband, they absolutely loved it. Col. was a fantastic teacher, and very patient. They made a variety of items including coat hooks and fire pokers and a dagger!!! My son is still talking about it 3 days later and has taken his items to scouts to show everyone. Fires, hammers, getting dirty, making 'stuff' what is not too like!!"

23 Feb 16'

Miriam Evans reviewed: Creative Spring /Christmas Gift Wrapping Workshop with Lunch

"I am soon to take part in another course - the first was excellent so had to enrol on a second. Jo is a superb instructor and the quality of the materials were also excellent. I cannot wait to join her again in Ripon."

23 Feb 16'

Brian Heward reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Mark is a first rate and 'oh so' patient trainer who really makes it all look so easy. Although I have been on a few training courses before Mark did not only teach the woodturning skills but always fell back to 'shape and form'. This I had not met before and I found this aspect particularly inspiring. He gave out clear and extremely useful course notes which I am currently finding invaluable for techniques of producing hollow forms - which is one of Marks specialties. Mark has a profound knowledge of both woodturning and the appropriate artistic foresight and ability to disseminate both of these, all done with patience and humor. I will certainly be attending a one2one with Mark in the near future."

23 Feb 16'

Heather Howard reviewed: Creative Spring /Christmas Gift Wrapping Workshop with Lunch

"What a fantastic course and a wonderful lady! Thoroughly enjoyed the gift wrapping workshop, learnt so much and would now class myself as a super wrapper ;-) Thanks so much Jo, will definitely be coming to another class soon."

23 Feb 16'

Jakki Keeble reviewed: 2 Online Felt Picture Courses - Summer Storm & Raindrops on Roses

"I had a wonderful time on my felting course. I learnt a completely new technique for wet felting that is much kinder on the arms, hands and fingers. You explained everything well. The venue was good. Looking out over the fields helped get the colours right. Your teaching skills are good and you had time for all of us, helping us get out pictures which we are proud of creating. I shall be sharing your courses to my friends."

22 Feb 16'

Ian Davies reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"A very enjoyable day with Jamal,learned alot about the art of painting stained glass,also loved his workshop and viewing the stained glass he had made,looking forward to recieving the glass i painted,and will book another course with him,once again Jamal thank you."

22 Feb 16'

Irene Viner reviewed: Fused glass art experience - no cutting required - Your own venue

"I have had a wonderful time creating my own very unique pieces of Art in Glass under the excellent guidance and instruction from Ros Duffy. Nothing is too much trouble with Ros and she soon puts you at your ease and encourages you to " just go for it!""

22 Feb 16'

Phillipa reviewed: Needle felting course with FURZIE at Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Ledbury, Herefordshire

"Very enjoyable day, the course tutor Michelle was very friendly, she is a very good teacher and she made it a fun day. I was very pleased with what I made and I am already planning my next 'creation'."

22 Feb 16'

Natasha Howell reviewed: Fused glass art experience - no cutting required - Your own venue

"I booked the Art of glass studio for my son's 9th birthday party. It was such a brilliant party! The children were able to use glass and glass paints to make there own master piece ( which they all created beautiful work) Ros was a great host and very professional. They all designed 1 piece of glass and were given party bags at the end with a star shaped glass pieces for that extra special touch. My 9year old and his friends thought the party was great fun and would love to have another go."

22 Feb 16'

Natasha Howell reviewed: Fused glass art experience - no cutting required - Your own venue

"I booked my 2 children in to design and make a sun catcher one afternoon at Art of glass studio. My boys had a fantastic afternoon! They got to use all different colours and shapes of the glass and now have their sun catcher hanging in their bedrooms. would highly recommend and book an afternoon again ( for me next time to have a go)"

22 Feb 16'

Jacqui Jennings reviewed: Felted flowers workshop

"I am very new to felting, but I am definitely hooked, the wet felting flower workshop was brilliant. Lens is a very talented teacher, who also listens to her pupils. It was a very relaxing day, and I came away with a fantastic flower made by me!! an original. and I also met some very nice people with whom I have so much in common. Roll on the next class !"

22 Feb 16'

Andrew reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Excellent good fun and came out with a great picture frame. Some hard work is required and a lot of is crammed into a class. Since the course my tool box has grown heavily and I just wish I had a space to practice more at home. There are many things to learn on the course, many of which are tacit skills. Like seeing and experiencing different tools and workshop methods. There is a definite emphasis on skills to finish more precise quality work for cabinet making over other forms of carpentry."

22 Feb 16'

Martin Weaver reviewed: Wood turning courses

"Thank you so much for such a fascinating day yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed myself on your wood turning course. It brought back many great memories from when I briefly did turning at school. The love and passion you have for the craft and the material itself was clear and your patient approach was inspirational. I am seriously considering taking it up as a hobby. If anyone needs to be inspired to take up a craft or skill, they need not look any further than you. Thank you once again. I will be in touch soon. With all best wishes. Martin"

22 Feb 16'

Laura reviewed: Realistic and Adorable Needle Felt Animals & Pets

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. It was in a beautiful surrounding and included a delicious lunch. Sophie was so lovely and explained everything clearly and at a good pace. She also very kindly recommended places we could buy wool etc from after the workshop. I had a fantastic day and would highly recommend Sophie's workshop."

22 Feb 16'

Maggie T reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Elaine put on a special Family Day for me, my mum and sister which we all enjoyed enormously. We were (mostly) beginners and it was great to be able to learn together with a really knowledgeable and patient teacher. Thanks Elaine."

22 Feb 16'

Charles reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I have recently completed a two day course with Mark (February 2016). I have not done any wood turning since school days in early 90s, so a few decades have past since then ! Mark is extremely knowledgeable, and passes on information in a relaxed and informative manner. He is willing and able to answer all questions with examples which can be as detailed or as brief as you require. Aside from turning, his understanding of wood and its properties, combined with general workshop tips and suggestions, I found very positive and reassuring. After two days I knew my tools, tried both parallel and cross grain turning, was able to turn a spindle with coves and beads, sharpen tools on the grinder and I made my first ever bowl (a bit more practise needed here !). His course notes are also well written and a good record to take away at the end for future reference. Mark has definitely rekindled my love for wood-based projects and opened the door on the joy of turning, and I would be happy to recommend him as either a group or a private tutor to others. Many thanks Mark and I'm sure I will be in touch again soon for more advice !"