Latest reviews

Amanda reviewed: Stained Glass 3d Copper Foiling for Beginners - Wreath or Flower Cascade at Vitreus Art

"This was a birthday gift from my partner as I've always wanted to try stained glass. I was a little nervous attending on my own but Mike and Jenny were really welcoming and easy to make conversation with. Mike was a great tutor, giving clear instructions and demos, he was always on hand for help and advice. Class size was small so you were never waiting for more than a minute for assistance. There was a great selection of glass to choose from and enough creative leeway to make the project my own. I've definitely caught the glass bug and would love to go back and try other glass crafts. We were well topped up with hot drinks throughout the day and lunch was excellent. All in all a really great, fun and informative day which I think was excellent value for money. "

Vitreus Art responded:

"Many thanks for your review Amanda - we hope to see you in the studio again some time! KR Mike"

Ros Smith reviewed: Wire bird sculpture workshop

"Brilliant. Lynne is a very good teacher and I am thrilled with the little bird I made with her. I signed up for another workshop before leaving."

Lynne Littler Sculpture responded:

"Thanks Ros for your feedback - Your Greenfinch was fantastic - look forward to seeing you next time "

Katy reviewed: Mosaic Workshop for Beginners (1 Day)

"Had such an amazing day with Nathalie! Great tuition, fab company and am over the moon with my first ever mosaic! Thank you so much Nathalie for sharing your knowledge and time!"

Mosaica Tiles responded:

"Hi Katy, thanks so much for your review and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your first ever mosaic experience with us! I hope your lovely mosaic bee enjoys it's new home 🐝 ~ Nathalie "

Jan Erskine-Power reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Laura is friendly and encouraging and was so helpful in making my choices. There were so many great materials to choose from and such a relaxed workshop. Was delighted with the end results. Am signing up for another course at the Crafty Fox Den."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Ooh thank you, Jan! It was a pleasure to work with you and your colour choices are great. See you again! Just a thought... it's Crafty Fox Studios you came to, incase you refer me to friends. Laura 😃 "

Amanda reviewed: Introduction to soap making

"Sarah fantastic teacher explained everything about soap making along with written instructions. Would recommend this course to anyone thinking of making their own soaps. "

Jill shearer reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A wonderful introduction to this accessible, intuitive and creative form of weaving. Nicola was a warm, helpful teacher and I could work at my own pace in the knowledge that she was always at hand with tips and suggestions. I thoroughly enjoyed my session."

Beth reviewed: Glass fusing workshop with Chan Foy

"100% recommend. I went with my sister, niece and mum and we all had a wonderful time. The 1.5 hours flew by, but we still managed to achieve what we wanted and felt like we got really good value for money and time. Everything was explained really well (we'd never done it before) and at a good pace. We were able to decide what we wanted to do and there were plenty of resources. We all came away having really enjoyed ourselves and I'm sure we'll be back! "

Shirley reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

"Absolutely brilliant course. Claire is an excellent tutor showing us all the basic skills and techniques needed to produce a large wet felted piece. All materials provided and examples of her own completed work for inspiration. Venue changed from the original one mentioned in the notes but it was an excellent facility and provided a great working space. I would recommend this course 100% for beginners and intermediate skills level. "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Hi Shirley, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I am so pleased you enjoyed my landscape workshop! It was lovely working with you and a great group of ladies. I hope you have found somewhere to display your beautiful felt picture. Best wishes, Claire x"

Sarah Redfearn reviewed: Silver spinner ring workshop

"Did the silver spinner ring course with my daughter in law. It was well worth the money and as it was just the two of us with Karen it felt like we got a lot of attention and advice as we made the rings. Karen was very patient and everything was well explained and it was easy to ask for clarification or help. Will be doing more of her courses in the future."

Mollie reviewed: Introduction to your Overlocker

"A very useful morning (plus some of the afternoon!) in Catherine's studio. Catherine is very experienced and knowledgeable about stretch fabric and overlockers, which she shared with the small group. I had never used an overlocker before and am impressed with what it can do, if a little daunted by it all! However, Catherine has given me the confidence to persevere with my machine, which I may not have, had I not attended this workshop. Thank you."

Annette reviewed: Raw Fleece to...Tuffets: Making Seat Mats / Cushions

"Another fantastic day with Emma making fleece tuffets. Beautiful fleeces and expert tuition with a really helpful printed guide and instructions on how to make another one!"

Susan reviewed: Raw Fleece to...Tuffets: Making Seat Mats / Cushions

"Fantastic Day! The result was far better than I expected. Excellent instructions and guidance."

Janet reviewed: Mosaic tile taster class

"I have had the most amazing time learning how to make a mosaic from start to finish. I have always wanted to do this craft and I will be doing more now I have finally started. Ali is a great teacher and it’s a very calm and relaxing place to be. 100% recommend having a class with Ali in the Garden Room. 👌"

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words and really hope you carry on this journey your on. Welcome back anytime."

Ian reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"A great day learning how to weld with both ARC and MIG processes. David was a great teacher and due to the small size group was able to provide lots of advice on where we were going wrong and how we could improve which greatly increased the quality of the welds. One note for any people attending the course is wear factor 50 around your neck if you have a long sleeved T-Shirt on as the UV from the welding made our necks very red (but not sore) and calmed down the next day. Just to say a great course and might come back for a one to one course to concentrate on the MIG welding so we can get on with putting an old and tired Mini back on the road. "

Allied Welding School responded:

"Thank you for your great review Ian, so glad you enjoyed your day & would welcome you back for another course in the future. With regard to the UV burning, I would just like to point out that a Health & Safety talk was given prior to welding & the importance of covering the skin is included in this."

Sally reviewed: Paint a Piece - Furniture Upcycling Workshop

"Loved my day in the workshop - the ladies were so generous with their time and gave lots of tips to make projects easier. Would recommend to anyone who wants to try some furniture painting. "

Helen reviewed: Cherry Blossoms; Tree of Life Wire Kit

"I managed to complete one afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Please with final result, albeit have learnt how to do it even better next time! Has fuelled enthusiasm!"

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Helen So pleased you had a good time. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and Karen!"

Heather Wright reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Thank you Paul for another brilliant day. I will be booking again soon."

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"And thank you too Heather See you soon Best wishes Paul"

Maxine reviewed: Fused glass landscape workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed the fused glass landscape course. It was so calming and interesting. Lynn and Linda were very informative and gave great advice and instructions. I shall definitely be going back to try other crafts. "

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks for your great review Maxine. Glad you felt you were supported and will be back. :) "

Andrea reviewed: Fused glass art workshops in Buckinghamshire

"Why a wonderful way to spend a morning! Marie is lovely and her workshop space is a welcoming haven 🩷 Thanks so much for teaching us so beautifully. We had the best time! "

Kamila and Steve reviewed: Pottery & Ceramics Ad hoc sessions, Learn when you want

"We had a really good time, it was a really nice atmosphere that was created by Geraldine. We learnt a lot and it was at a pace easy for us to follow. We highly recommend Geraldine if you have an interest in learning about and making pottery."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you. I will be in touch as soon as your pottery is ready to collect. Geri"

Margie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was a great tutor and the 2 days were really enjoyable. A great group of people and it was both fun and a lot of learning. I love my sculpture and will definitely be back. "

Lesley reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"I really enjoyed doing the course. Sarah presented various techniques really well and everything was provided for us all to make four types of lovely candles. It has got me feeling passionate about making lots of my own creations and I am looking forward to doing the Christmas workshop. I thought the course was inspirational and very good value for money."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop :)"

Brooke reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Had a great day, setting was superb. John was fantastic and kept us on track for creating some beautiful pieces. I'm really pleased with the items I created and got to take home."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good Afternoon Brooke, Thank you so much for your review, we are delighted that you had a lovely day with us and we will pass this onto John. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Stanwick Lakes Team"

Steve George reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Highly recommend. Had a fantastic pottery throwing session with Pat. First ever attempt and I'm really proud of what I made with her expert instruction. Really relaxed but incredibly informative and helpful. I think I may be hooked."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Another addict on the way! You did really well, you deserve to be very proud! It's something you should pursue if you care to. "

William Gowdy reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"Had a brilliant time, highly recommend if you have an interest in Forging. Very beginner friendly and a lot of fun. Will be looking at going back as soon as I can to make a hammer :)"