Latest reviews

Daisy reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"My mum and I did the pottery morning for Mother’s Day and we absolutely loved it. Louise was wonderful and we got to make lovely pieces while having a good chat. She’s a very good teacher and really encourages experimentation! Louise then very kindly glazed our pieces and posted them to us, making sure they got there safely. Thank you for a brilliant morning!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"It was lovely having you and your mum in the studio for your pottery experience. You both made some beautiful pieces and I'm sooo pleased they arrived safely! I always have everything crossed when I post things out :-). I wish you well with your painting too - very creative. Thank you for the lovely review."

Bev Smith reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"I did the full day course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Frances was great, she is friendly and makes everyone feel welcome. There was so much choice in materials and nothing was any trouble. I would definitely recommend it and will be booking again, hopefully for a Christmas themed course. "

Mosaic Mania responded:

"Thanks Bev. It was an absolute pleasure to have you. X"

Sula reviewed: Introduction to Wood Carving

"Really great teacher. Very attentive, kind. Highly recommended."

Jim Mawson reviewed: 1 Day Foraging Course

"The wife and I did the foraging course in May ‘24, and had an absolutely lovely time. Gary and his partner Nicola we very friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and took us for a delightful stroll about the countryside local to Dunn St Farm, stopping to talk frequently about the different plant species we found, how to identify them and their uses both for food and medicine. We gathered our findings as a group and the tour wound up at an incredible rustic camp in the woods where we cooked it all up to a fabulous meal for everyone - was not expecting the last part but absolutely loved it! We’re now looking forward to exploring our local countryside again to see what we can find :)"

Jack Raven Bushcraft responded:

"Cheers Jim, glad you enjoyed your day with us. Gary"

Joan Ward reviewed: Upholstery Workshops Bring Your Own Project - Full Day

"Jody and Graham very supportive. They show what you need to do and let you get on with it and check what you are doing and help if stick. Really pleasant surroundings. Fabric shop on site really good. Small group working on different projects at different stages so get to see what is possible and some different ideas. Will prob do another project on this course and happy to recommend to others."

Lisa Robinson reviewed: Macramé Leaf Wall Hanging Workshop at the Prior Shop

"This was a great course to do, and I am so pleased with the result. It would have been useful to have a printout afterwards, listing the materials used, and a quick recap of the technique so I can do more at home on my own. But loved it. Thank you."

Neil & Jackie reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"A truly memorable experience. Loved the learning and understanding of what can be achieved. Obviously Rocky is a fantastic tutor. We will be booking an advanced course."

Carole Taylor reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I’d never touched a potter's wheel before and was uncertain what to expect from the course. Matthew is a great teacher and with his encouragement I was able to make and decorate four differently shaped pots. The whole session was an amazing and thoroughly enjoyable experience (looking forward to collecting my work once it has been fired). "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Carole, It was a pleasure to have you on the course and see the progress that you made throughout the day. The forms you produced were lovely, even and balanced, they will look fantastic when they have been fired. Best wishes Mathew"

Mike B. reviewed: Introductory pottery wheel throwing taster sessions

"Very enjoyable course. Lorraine was a great host, friendly, welcoming and has an easy going approach to teaching. "

Woodsetton Art Pottery responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your kind words, Lorraine at Woodsetton"

Caroline Houghton reviewed: Needle Felt a Herdwick Sheep with Felt fabulous

"An enjoyable 2hours with new learnt skills & lovely companions! Thanks Mandy! "

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Thank you Caroline! It was fun wasn't it! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming. "

Divya Malhotra reviewed: Colour from Plants - An Introduction to Natural Dyeing

"I had a wonderful time at Kendall's natural plant dyeing workshop. As a complete beginner, I was quite clueless, but by the end I was excited to continue experimenting. Through-out the workshop I was ‘wowed’ by the magical things common plants can create. Kendall's warm welcome and expert guidance were a real blessing. She was patient and answered questions, even when the answers were potentially obvious. This open attitude created a relaxed learning environment. The hands-on approach of the workshop was fantastic. We all worked together, experimenting with different plant dyes and materials. Kendall explained the processes involved, and I was amazed by the colours we were able to achieve. She continuously reminded us of the importance of experimentation. And note keeping! Kendall's knowledge and passion for natural dyeing were truly inspiring. As a weaver and artist herself, she was open when asked to share her fascinating creative journey, which added another dimension to the workshop. By the end we left with detailed colour cards of the fibres and fabrics we had worked on in class, showcasing the effects of plant dyes on various fibres and how modification, post-dyeing could result in different colours. This class has given me the confidence to continue experimenting and exploring natural dyeing on my own, in a safe way. Overall, I highly recommend Kendall's natural plant dyeing workshop. It was a fun, informative, and inspiring experience."

Steven reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"An excellent day, not overly physical so suitable for most people and with plenty of one on one support. Would highly recommend."

Rebeccca Greenwood reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"My husband and I recently did this workshop and all I can say is WOW! We had such a great day, Jess and Tim were fantastic! Super supportive, really knowledgeable and so encouraging! I’ll be honest this was the first time I’ve lifted a hammer, and to be fair ached the next day! But as a female I was super proud of myself! We both had the best day and came away with a bottle opener that we were both so proud of! Thank you both so much 100% recommend! Becky and Gary! #getithot"

Diana Douglas reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"An exceptional day. Excellent tuition first and then guidance, as we worked on our own pieces. It was so good to have plenty of useful samples to take home. Fiona was well prepared. She brought a sizeable amount of equipment with her (to Cabus VH) - not just for the steaming but for us to have to work on - under her instruction. I really was very impressed. Such an enjoyable day, tiring yes, but so worthwhile. Thank you, Fiona. You are special and your day was special, too."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Diana. It was fabulous to return to teach again in Garstang and the brilliant group made it so special. I am so pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully you can continue to Ecoprint and make more books at home. Looking forward to my return visit next year."

Daniela Wolff reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"This was my second glass fusion workshop with Sally and it was such a wonderful day. I felt much more confident about cutting the glass and Sally made excellent suggestions about how to make my garden sculpture more substantial. I would definitely recommend these workshops to anyone who would like to have a go and end up with a piece to be proud of."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto the course tutor too. We hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Sharon and Mary reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop - Suncatcher

"Great workshop. Beckie explained everything clearly and had lots of examples to draw inspiration from. We really enjoyed it and will be looking to do another workshop later in the year. "

Phil reviewed: One day salt or pepper mill woodturning course one to one.

"I agree with all of the 5 star reviews already left - just excellent, loved it. Thank you so much Bill"

Lynn Burrow reviewed: Discovering Spinning on a Drop Spindle

"Had a great time. 6 hours flew by! Engaging instructor, and nice to meet other like minded people. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Hi Lynn, Thank you for your review and delighted you enjoyed the course. Hope to see you again very soon. Best wishes. Mara"

Tina reviewed: Tufting Workshops with Cheeky Studio

"I had a lot of fun tufting my little rug at Cheeky studio and received lots of helpful tips while making it. The final product is so nice and soft and you can feel it was made from quality materials. It was a great introduction to tufting. Thank you Cheeky studio! :) "

Tina reviewed: Silver jewellery workshop for beginners with Jude Karnon

"I had such a great time at this course. Jude is great teacher and I was able to create a piece exactly how I imagined it (plus some additional ideas from Jude that made it even better :D). I still cannot believe that I did all this and learned so much about jewellery making is such a short period of time! Thank you Jude (and Bluebell <3) for this fun morning of silversmithing! I enjoyed every second of it :) "

Jude Karnon Jewellery responded:

"Hi Tina, thank you so much for your kind words. It was so lovely to meet and work with you and you definitely have the silversmithing talent! You nailed the science bit and made a beautiful gem set ring. I am glad Bluebell was no trouble for you! "

Tina reviewed: Stained glass one day course for beginners: one-to-one

"I had a great time at Emma's workshop! I enjoyed the whole day from learning the basics of cutting glass, foiling and soldering to designing and creating my own piece of stained glass art. I even ended up creating a second tiny piece from my cut offs. There was really no limit to my creativity. Emma is a great teacher and you can feel that she has years of experience both in the craft and in teaching. She also is great at keeping an interesting conversation going, which made the day even more fun! I can recommend this course to anyone who wants to try out the art of stained glass! :) "

Lyn Matthews reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Wonderful day. Superb professional guidance from Rosanna. The bag itself has been finished to a high quality. I am very pleased with it. My folks did not believe it had been my work !! I will return for other courses. "

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

"Thoroughly enjoyable session. Pat is a great teacher. We had a good laugh and ended up with several pots that didn't go straight into the chuckit bucket! In the end we both bought a third pot in addition to the two included. Can't wait to see what they look like once they've been fired and glazed. I'd never used a wheel before, and my husband had had one go many years ago. We're definitely thinking of booking another session."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Hi Jo, Thanks for kind words; you both did so well. I will be in touch soon! Pat. "

Niall reviewed: Half-Day Taster Experience with Orchard Blacksmith

"Amazing day making candle sticks with Sean. We had a fantastic day and were very surprised at just how much we could get done on the half day taster. Sean was very insightful and knowledgeable and gave us everything we needed to learn the craft of blacksmithing."

Laura Wood reviewed: Discovering Spinning on a Drop Spindle

"Brilliant 😁🤗 Loved the course, the day out and ambiance. If you are considering this course, please go for it, you really won't be disappointed! I am all ready to sign up for two more courses.... Absolutely perfect."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you Laura, Looking forward to seeing you at Denmark Farm again very soon. Best wishes. Mara"