Latest reviews

Helen reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"Had a wonderful day learning about Eco-printing and Bookbinding and at the end came away with lots of prints and two bound books. Fiona is a very knowledgeable tutor and I am already looking at more of her other classes for the future."

Kirsty McMurdo reviewed: Paint a Bird (Acrylics) - Family Painting Session - Ages 5+

"We had a brilliant time - my five-year-old and nine-year-old were both able to access the session. They enjoyed learning new techniques and experimenting with mixing paint. Highly recommended!"

Mandy Levitt reviewed: Paint a Bird (Acrylics) - Family Painting Session - Ages 5+

"A great course, my Grandson learned new techniques and was delighted with his painting. He loved the experience."

Vicky Buchanan reviewed: Engraving on Metal Workshop Cofton Hackett

"Tracey & Sarah were so lovely & welcoming. The class was small & they gave support if needed but you had the freedom to just enjoy creating your design and etching this. I had a wonderful time & will definitely be booking again. "

Etch Metal responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you soon. Tracy and Sarah. Etch Metal 🖊️ "

Ann Wall reviewed: Summer Roses Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Absolutely loved the course. Rachel is a wonderful teacher, patient, fun and very knowledgeable. I love the ‘rose’ I created, it hangs in my study and has been much admired. Thank you Rachel. Ann"

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Dear Ann, thank you so much for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated. Your rose embroidery came out beautifully, I'm really glad you are pleased with it. Very best wishes, Rachel"

Julie Prosser reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"Thank you Jo for my super day doing the upholstery course and ended with a beautiful footstool with plenty of help and guidance. What a very patient lady you are. It was lovely to meet all the lovely ladies who also had never done anything like this before and we had a great time. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about doing this to get booked on, you won’t regret it. Oh and the cakes were delicious x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm over the moon you enjoyed the workshop Julie, you were an absolute pleasure to teach. Thank you so much for your kind comments and I will pass on your cake appreciate to my Mum the baker. :-) x"

Sam Sidbotham reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"Wendy was so patient, kind and calm with our group of beginners. She was so welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much. The course was so much fun and the final piece created in the morning's course is beautiful and will be forever treasured. Thank you Wendy for making my birthday present from my mum a great and happy memory. "

Rosey reviewed: Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

"Thank you Suzy for a lovely afternoon. I am sorry that I had to leave you, and I hope you did not have to wait too long for help to come and the lady was ok. I look forward to joining you again soon. "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for attending the workshop and nothing to apologise for - everything was okay. The book you made was lovely and I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop."

Chris and Niki reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"This was a great course. Very informative and a lot of fun. We had a lovely two days with Paul and feel inspired to explore the craft of stained glass further. Many thanks too for the experience. We felt very welcomed. The atmosphere in the studio was very relaxed and we would highly recommend this course. "

Imogen reviewed: 2024 Calligraphy Workshops in North Essex

"Another super day course with Julie! I met some lovely people. The classes are small so you get plenty of help and advice from Julie to help develop your skills. The atmosphere in the class is a relaxed and positive one. The fact that equipment is provided when you first start is a real bonus . I am hooked on calligraphy after two day courses - which absolutely flew by - and am really looking forward to the next one I attend! Julie is friendly, welcoming, approachable and a really great teacher - so positive and constructive with her advice on how to improve skills. I am a complete novice but also saw how she worked with the very experienced people in the group, whose work was very impressive and gives a newbie something to aim for! I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Thank you for a fantastic day Julie!"

Julie Chaney responded:

"It was a real pleasure having you in the class, Imogen! You made great progress on your second session, largely due to your enthusiasm to improve and then working hard to do better. Thank you so much for this wonderfully positive review. It requires some effort to write such full feedback and I am grateful to you for taking the time to do that and for your compliments on all aspects of the day. Your comments will be much appreciated by potential students, I am sure. Again, thank you."

Andrea reviewed: Van Gogh’s Sunflower Walk Acrylic Canvas Painting Experience at Lichfield Maize Maize

"This was a lovely fun evening. Firstly we took a short walk through the sunflowers, then Heather gave us a drink before we settled down to paint under her steady paced guidance and tuition. Sitting in a beautiful outdoor location, drink in hand and painting in the sunshine, what more could you ask for. Wonderful! "

For all the small things responded:

"Thank you, Andrea, it’s so lovely to get your feedback and to learn how much you enjoyed your evening. Do come back for more painting events in Lichfield. ☺️☺️☺️"

Julie Sparrow reviewed: Stained Glass Traditional Leading Workshop for Beginners

"I spent a great day with Mike and Jenny. The tuition was first class. Mike was very clear with each step and also encouraging. I learnt a great deal on the course and would highly recommend it."

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Julie - we’re pleased you enjoyed the class! KR Mike"

Sally reviewed: Resin introduction workshop

"This course is ideal if you want to learn how to use resin as a medium. Jan is excellent at explaining what you need to do and also how to use the product safely. Jan has an amazing collection of moulds - I was like a kid in the sweet shop. No doubt be back to do some more. This is the fifth course I have done with Jan and always come away having enjoyed the session and learnt something. Thanks Jan. "

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Sally it was lovely to see you again. I'm so pleased that our resin session gave you the confidence to work with the resin you had for a gift. It's always good to have a resin stash to take home. You're welcome back anytime (as you know). xx"

Rebecca reviewed: Design & make your own wall clock!

"I had such a great time doing this course! Bertie is very experienced and knowledgeable and offered lots of support, ideas and guidance - I personally had no experience whatsoever working with wood! I really enjoyed learning about the different finishes and I added some gold leaf touches to my clock. It's amazing how we all started from the same amount of blocks but ended up with completely different pieces by the end of the day. Having lunch sitting by the Thames was an added bonus! Super special and highly recommended."

Bertram Whitford Furniture responded:

"That's so lovely to hear Rebecca, thanks so much for coming along and making a wonderful clock! "

Sophie reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"Georgie was a wonderful teacher, really lovely and encouraging throughout. She's got a beautiful workshop and created a pleasant atmosphere of friendly co-operation while we tackled making the bag. We were kept busy as there was a lot to do but each stage was carefully broken down to be manageable and she was there to advise and support whenever needed. It is a brilliant day for beginners or people with a bit more knowledge and you come away with a really well crafted bag."

Lynsey reviewed: Van Gogh’s Sunflower Walk Acrylic Canvas Painting Experience at Lichfield Maize Maize

"A lovely relaxed course in a beautiful setting. "

For all the small things responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the evening, look out for more of my events coming soon x"

Ellen reviewed: Silver Jewellery making half day taster session

"Louise introduced me to the silver clay in a clear, fun way and carefully guided me through the process to make a gorgeous necklace. Her studio is peaceful and her approach was gentle. She left me space to do what I could do and advised and demonstrated as needed. Thank you for a fabulous morning"

Louise Anne Designs responded:

"So glad you enjoyed your morning it was lovely to meet you 😊"

Rachael Hyde reviewed: Cyanotype/Sun Printing workshop

"Great morning spent with Val...lovely to have produced so much and explored lots of different techniques and approaches. Val had organised things perfectly so that we could get straight down to experimenting. Kindly gave me some papers to take away and use at home. An excellent introduction to cyanotype. Thanks so much!"

little blue hodgepig responded:

"Thank you, Rachael, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. It was great to meet you and spend the morning experimenting. I hope you carry on having fun creating cyanotypes!"

Anna McAloon reviewed: Autumn Foliage and Berries: A Vibrant Watercolour Journey Monday Evenings Via Zoom

"Thank-you so much Purnima, Isabelle has loved the course and learnt so much as well as grown in confidence in the techniques for watercolour. Your calm patient voice has been a highlight of the week & will be missed but thankfully we have the recordings to keep practicing."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that Isabelle has enjoyed the course and gained confidence in her watercolour techniques. It's wonderful to know that my teaching has positively impacted her experience. I hope the recordings will continue to inspire and support her artistic journey. Wishing Isabelle all the best in her future creative endeavors!"

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

"Pat really put me at ease. Thoroughly enjoyable 2 hrs. Wonderful present idea. Would highly recommend. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thanks Brian, you were very good! Your pots are drying nicely and I will be in touch soon when they are ready, Pat. "

Gillian Hendry reviewed: Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

"I'm not good at writing reviews but I loved the course and Susy is the best of the best."

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for your review and for attending the workshop Gilly - especially with how far you travelled from! The book you made was lovely."

Steph reviewed: Ecoprinting- Exploring the Magic and the Alchemy

"This is the second time I have done this course and each time I take away something new. Fiona is an excellent enthusiastic teacher, no question is too much. I came away with successful prints on paper, linen and silk which I love . Couldn’t recommend highly enough, I am sure I will be back booking another one with Fiona - her courses are always great! Thank you "

Sylvia Kelly reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Full Day Beginners Workshop

"I really enjoyed my full day lamp working session with Suzanne. I have admired Suzanne’s work for several years now and bought a few pieces, but it was the first time that I had done any lamp working and I was amazed by how much we covered in that first session. Suzanne is very skilled and well equipped, she was very calm and patient and demonstrated each technique before we had a go. It was a wonderful day and so interesting! "

S Brown reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Took this course this evening as a follow up to Richard's part 1 & 2 beginners resin 18 months ago; wanted to expand my resin repertoire. Thoroughly enjoyed the content and the availability of being able to create optional additional items; would recommend to anyone wishing to try this technique. Looking forward to seeing how my projects turned out..... Thank you Richard, hope to see you again some time."

Margaret reviewed: Bushcraft Skills - Sharp Tools and Camp Crafts

"I took my teenage son to the whittling course this morning, he loved it! He was so inspired by the experience and knowledge gained from Matt, he's spent the rest of the day creating items including coat hooks which he has now fixed to the kitchen door, they look great. The setting is very special and peaceful with a magical quality that gives a sense of having stepped into another world, a truly relaxing space filled with beautifully handcrafted structures, tools and practical items which inspire creativity. We are looking forward to another visit soon. Thank you Matt for a memorable morning!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Margaret, thank you for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the session, it was lovely to have you at Manor Wood. Matt"