Latest reviews

Hilary McKay reviewed: Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District

"I completely enjoyed Eddie Glew's basket weaving course. The teaching and presentation were faultless, the location lovely. Opened my eyes to a whole new craft. I met some really nice people too. Thanks so much."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thank you for joining us over the past 2 days and for this glowing review. We really appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your new skills - and your wonderful basket, of course!"

Siân Evans reviewed: Wire bird sculpture workshop

"I highly recommend this course to everyone! Lynne is an amazingly talented artist and also an excellent teacher. I came away after a wonderful morning feeling relaxed and inspired by the whole creative process. I am so proud of the little wire bird that I made and my family and friends are very impressed. Thank you Lynne."

Lynne Littler Sculpture responded:

"Thank you Sian for your lovely words - it was a pleasure. You should be proud of your little bird and I hope you make a few more. Hope to see you on another workshop soon take care "

Gemma Holliday-Smith reviewed: Ecoprinted Lampshades

"Thank you Fiona for such a wonderful day eco printing. It has nourished my soul. You prepared so much in advance so that we could all achieve and achieved we all did, the results were all individual and beautiful. As a Forest School teacher I've done a simple 'hapa-zome' technique but the colours do not stay on the fabric without a mordant so I'm going to have a go at this - thank you so much for your notes - invaluable. I'm looking forward to doing more eco prints myself ... leaf hunting here I come!!"

Sarah reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington

"I had a fantastic day, learnt new skills and came away with a great footstool, which was in use the same day by my husband. Thanks again Jo. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Sarah. It was lovely to meet you and Nicholas. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Many thanks. x"

Anna McAloon reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima was calm & encouraging- a thoroughly peaceful & relaxing whilst enjoyable session for my daughter. Her artwork was very impressive and taught some great lessons in use of watercolour "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you Anna for your lovely review, Isabel has made a great start and I look forward to teaching her for the next 3 sessions. "

John Webb reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"I spent a great weekend at Snowshill and Geraint was a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I came away from the course with a carving I was very pleased with and the enthusiasm to use the knowledge I gained in continuing with doing more carving"

Mike Duff reviewed: Make your own shavehorse with Gedwood

"I recently attended the shave horse course, it was as described, great tuition by a very knowledgeable tutor who has a great affinity to the green woods being worked and the traditional tools being used. Other than going home with a hand made shave horse the other 3 aims I wanted to achieve was to work with green wood - achieved - work with wood without using a tape measure - achieved - work with traditional tools - achieved. Myself, the other attendee & Ged had a lot of chat and laughs during the well organised relaxed atmosphere of the 2 days of tuition. I would recommend this course - for anyone wanting a tutored introduction to green wood working, techniques, tools and wood characteristics - and you go home with your own great shave horse ! Thank you Ged."

Gedwood responded:

"Hi Mike, Many thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the experience. Happy shaving days ahead! 😊"

Jenny reviewed: Printmaking - Screen Printing

"This was my second course with Kami. She is so passionate about the crafts, and full of practical tips and ideas to help encourage you to continue once at home, including repurposing items from around the house! It's amazing how quickly the time passes. I was delighted with the items I made. Many thanks again."

Mya Designs responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed screen printing, Jenny, and you did very well with weeding the stencil and using the squeegee. Your fish theme worked very well too. I do hope that you will continue to try many more different crafts and they're so fun to do with your children too. Take care Kami xx"

Carol reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"Yesterday I completed my second project, a small chair. I am delighted with the result achieved with Peter's expert help and guidance. It was interesting to see how he considered the shape of the chair frame to work out how to proceed. Wonderful attention to detail throughout the project. Thank you Peter. "

Chrissie reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"Can't thank Lucy enough both for her assistance in the run up to the course to being diligent and caring about our particular booking and throughout the day - which was immense fun. The creativity of the workshop was so simple and enjoyable to make. I really rate this pinboard activity and would love to do more of Lucy's workshops in the future. Highly recommended! thanks again"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah thanks Chrissie, really appreciate your feedback - I too am delighted with what you both achieved, and such beautiful colour choices, congratulations! yes do hop along to another of my workshops! Lucy"

Amanda & Elaine reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - One day course (Reading)

"Great course, myself and my sister learnt lots of different techniques. A real fun afternoon."

Emma Turner reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"Thank you for a fantastic course. We really enjoyed it, and are very pleased with what we made. "

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"Thank you Emma for such a nice and positive assessment of the course with me. It was my great pleasure working with you and your lovely teenage daughter, Ruby. Best regards to you and I wish you continued work with silver clay. If you have any questions, write to me and I will send you detailed instructions no matter where I will live. Regards Anna"

Ben Stephenson reviewed: 1-to-1 Beginners Leatherworking Workshop

"I had a fantastic day with Pipa going through the basics of leather working and going through the tools and materials. Having an idea of things I wanted to make as well as working out how I learn, she was able to tailor the day to focus on the main aspects I should know. I can't wait to put what I learnt into practice!"

Fiona D reviewed: Make Your Own Mosaic Coasters

"I bought this workshop as a birthday gift for my daughter in law. The communication from Ann prior to the course was excellent. My daughter in law thoroughly enjoyed her afternoon and is delighted with her mosaic coasters. "

Mosaicables responded:

"Thank you Fiona, I’m glad Zoe enjoyed it and it made a nice treat. Her colour combinations and the thought she put into her designs were excellent. Hope to see her again sometime. "

Andrew Stephen Hornigold reviewed: Make a Greenwood Stool

"Had a great weekend with Maurice making a high bar/kitchen stool. Venue was very peaceful and Maurice was great company and generous with his time and knowledge. I was very pleased with the end results and am inspired to take it further. I would thoroughly recommend the experience. Thanks Maurice Andy"

Touch Wood responded:

"Thanks for your review Andy. Best wishes for your future woody projects at your “man cave”!"

Margaret reviewed: Two-day Medieval Glass Painting Course

"A very enjoyable course. The small group size allowed plenty of individual help from the lovely Jo. I was so pleased with my painted stained glass panel at the end."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very happy you enjoyed the course and shall let Jo know too. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Gillian Clennett reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"Had a brilliant day with Suz making a round basket. I had never done any willow weaving before and with Suz’s excellent tuition was able to make a fabulous basket, my family were all very impressed. "

Racheal reviewed: Wire wrapped rings with Lindsay Forbes; Durham

"We had such a fun morning, Lindsey was so lovely and helpful! The 2 hour flew by and we were so impressed with the rings we got to take home. We are already looking at the next course 🤎"

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks for coming along Racheal. It was great having you all, some really fab rings were created by everyone! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your afternoon too. "

David Belton reviewed: Two-day Medieval Glass Painting Course

"This was a great course and I was very pleased with my piece of medieval painted glass. Jo the tutor was very helpful and very methodical in going through the process. All materials and tools were provided. The only downside (hence 4 stars) is that there were periods during both days where we had to wait for the glass to be fired and cool down and there was a lot of waiting around. I think the course could be restructured to include things like glass cutting and history into the waiting periods, to keep the attendees occupied and get full use of both days."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and thank you for your feedback. It is always helpful to know where we could improve to ensure our attendees get the best out of the workshop. We shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor to see if we can perhaps change the way things are done to try and eliminate the waiting around part. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Gail reviewed: Silver Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"My friend and I had a wonderful day on this course. Lovely lady who has great knowledge and skill in jewellery making. We are planning to return for another day soon! Would definitely recommend "

Sandra Kerns Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Gail, it was a real pleasure meeting and teaching you both. "

Sarah Tyler reviewed: 2-day Stained Glass Course (Leaded Method)

"Something I've always wanted to have a go at. The tutor was great, friendly, patient, attentive and very knowledgeable about the subject. Made it look easy! All the tools & materials needed for the 2 day course were supplied. The open barn was a lovely environment to learn a new skill, with plenty of light and ventilation. I did find some of the steps tricky to master, but got there in the end. I was allowed to create my own design & really pleased with my glass panel. Still need lots more practice!"

Lizi reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I had such a fun afternoon learning how to SAORI weave with the wonderful Nicola, she was so welcoming and a great teacher, I learnt a few different techniques and am so hapy with my finished result. Such a wonderful experience, would recommend it to anyone."

Juliette reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed making the pinboard, I had no idea how many layers were involved! I'm really pleased with the result, it looks like I've bought it from a shop. The course was fun, the group was friendly and the teacher worked with each of us at our own pace. I would highly recommend it!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Juliette - delighted you could join the workshop, absolutely loved your choice of colours - and you achieved such a polished result. You are such a careful & thoughtful maker and I’m sure you will style your pinboard beautifully! Lucy"

Susie Jones reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"This is my fourth course at Sallerton Wood and I have enjoyed each one more than the last! Andy is a wonderful teacher of greenwood skills and is masterful at organising the smooth running of each days activities to enable everyone on the course to achieve great things. Tea breaks and lunch times are a highlight featuring delicious home made bread and pizza cooked in the clay oven by Andy - when you smell the woodsmoke from the workshop you know the kettle is boiling! I am really pleased with the beautiful chair I made, literally from a tree trunk on day one, and my friends and family are also extremely impressed. Cannot recommend highly enough!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you Susie for your wonderfully enthusiastic review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the course so much, and the catering and running of the course. It is so good of you to join us on so many of our courses, and that is greatly appreciated by us. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment using the lovely chair that you made. Hopefully, we'll see you back at Sallerton Wood again sometime, for another course, or just a visit."

Shelley Sheridan reviewed: Resin Art Course

"Maria is a wonderful teacher - she is extremely knowledgeable and is adept at passing on this knowledge in an easy, concise manner. She provides comprehensive written notes along with very useful hints and tips about how to get the best results and where to buy the most effective materials. She is incredibly generous with her time. Above all this she is a genuinely delightful person and is a joy to spend time with. All this is achieved in the beautiful surroundings of Maria's home. I am really pleased with the items I created under her tuition and I will definitely be going back for more. Thank you Maria x"

Maria’s Artistry responded:

"Hi Shelley, Honestly I do not know what to say, just a BIG THANK YOU for your amazing review which I very much appreciate. Maria xx"