Latest reviews

Pauline and Robert Plampin reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"We had a wonderful day! Mathew is a very gifted and patient teacher. It was our first time using a wheel, we learnt a lot, laughed a lot and were amazed and delighted by what we managed to achieve. Thank you!"

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. I had a great day teaching both of you and lots of laughter throughout the day. The pots that you made are fantastic. Best wishes Mathew"

Robert Adams reviewed: Nettle Fibre Workshop

"Very enjoyable and interesting course. Loads of very useful information and advice on every step of the process. Fascinating to work through and understand the process of turning a common wild plant into useful, good quality materials within a few hours. Would definitely recommend."

BeeKayMakes responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop :) I wish you many happy foraging and cordage making hours for the summer, and perhaps you can even beat your own record in creating the longest nettle line I have ever seen on one of my courses. Thank you again for joining the nettle fun."

Roë reviewed: Stonehenge needle felted landscape (inc frame & delicious high tea)

"What a wonderful day we had at the Stonehenge Needle Felting course run by the lovely Cecily. I found the venue without any trouble and we were all welcomed with open arms by Alison and Cecily and were offered delicious custard tarts and freshly brewed organic coffee and tea on arrival - by now I knew I was going to thoroughly enjoy my day! The needle felting was very well taught by Cecily, with patience and professionalism - everyone made a great picture of Stonehenge. We then retired to another room where Alison had laid out her sensational home made tea, there was so much choice we couldn’t possibly finish it! An added bonus to the class was Cecily playing her crystal singing bowl. I had never heard one before and found it a totally cathartic experience. Thank you again Cecily. I hope to back for another craft workshop very soon!"

Gemma reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"Had a really lovely day learning new skill. Lisa is knowledgeable and helps people individually to craft something pleasing. "

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thankyou Gemma. I'm glad you had a lovely day. Looking forward to seeing your candle grouted, I think it will really sparkle with the black background. Kind regards, Lisa-marie"

Martin reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"I had a great day. Alex was a welcoming, enthusiastic teacher, explaining each step as we came to it. It was a great introduction to hand-making tools and also to the tangibility of working with metal. I came away with new understanding and a new axe. I would happily do this again. "

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you martin! I'm really glad you enjoyed the day and I hope your axe sees lots of use! All the best Alex"

Jane W reviewed: Crochet for Beginners - Right Handed

"Perfect course for beginners as we had forgotten the crochet lesson our mother had given us as children. Laura was an exceptionally patient and supportive tutor. Very encouraging and showed us what can be achieved with practice with her own impressive work. Was pleased to have my own sampler to practice, crochet hook, ball of wool and pattern to make my own blanket with granny squares. Was fun, relaxing and stressy at times, when things went wrong. Would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to start crocheting."

Tracey reviewed: Glass Fusion - Candle Holder workshop

"What a lovely course. Very relaxed and pleasant session. Sally was lovely and very helpful. I would love to do another glass fusion workshop. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and do hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Betsy Suzenaar reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"I joined Kathryn with a friend of mine to learn the basics of screen printing. Neither of us had any experience, but both love fabrics and design. I thoroughly enjoyed my time learning about the different techniques when using dyes and inks. Using daily objects like brushes, credit cards, sponges, bottle tops etc. to create patterns. Understanding how different fabrics absorb the dyes. Once I got going I became more confident in mixing colours using my imagination and not strive for technical perfection. Kathryn is a great communicator and encourages you to give it a go. I learned a lot and had a very enjoyable day. Thank you so much Kathryn. "

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you so much Betsy. It was such an enjoyable day and a real pleasure to teach you both. It was exciting to see the creative results of your explorations and I am pleased you felt you learnt a lot. You both produced some lovely work and I hope it has given you ideas for your future creative journeys. "

Stephen & Alice reviewed: Japanese style chopping boards workshop - Marlborough

"We had a great day making Japanese chopping boards. Pete and Jacqui are very friendly, knowledgeable and guided us through the techniques required, explaining each stage and allowing each participant time to make board of their choice. Thank you very much Pete and Jacqui."

Jane reviewed: Woodland Botanical Cold Process Soap- Winter

"I really enjoyed this course and would highly recommend, thank you Rachel. "

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Thank you for the review Jane really appreciated, lovely to see you again and I wish you all the best on your future soaping escapades!! I’ll send you over those recipes on Wednesday kind regards, Rachel"

Linda Wright reviewed: Mosaic stepping stone workshop (PM)

"Very enjoyable class, Chrissie was brilliant explaining what works in colours and shapes . Already have another class booked, have to say gonna book more as Chrissie does a range of crafts . "

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you Linda for your lovely review, looking forward to seeing you soon. "

Lindsey Blondel reviewed: Ecoprinted Lampshades

"I had a great day with Fiona ! We covered a lot of different techniques and I came home with lots of samples and knowledge and the possibility for several lampshades. The location of the workshop in her garden on such a beautiful day was idyllic. Thoroughly recommend the experience! "

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Lindsey. It was great to meet you. So pleased you enjoyed your day Ecoprinting in the studio. A great fun day with great results. Hope you will join me again when your next back from Australia."

Joanne reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"Had the most brilliant day with a wonderful group of people doing mosaic making for the first time! Lisa-Marie has an incredible collection of supplies and guided our group to make beautiful art to take home. Would recommend this course to anybody, regardless of ability!"

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Many thanks Joanne, I'm glad you and your mum had a wonderful time. Perhaps we could organise something for you and your children another time! I can't wait to see your beautiful rainbow and swallow grouted, please do share a pic! Kind regards, Lisa-marie"

Sophie Davis reviewed: Forest School CPD - Rope Skills

"Another super course, Matt provided a really fun day for us. The rope skills were taught in a way that meant we continued to build on our skills throughout the session, finishing off with a rope bridge and a zip line."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Sophie, thanks for another lovely review, glad you enjoyed the course! Matt"

Kelly Harris reviewed: Make your own Sneakers

"This course was amazing, Tracy was lovely and extremely knowledgeable. The atmosphere was great and the pace was good. Would highly recommend this course."

Louise HD reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Absolutely fantastic day spent making Hares with Jo. I bought the course for my Mum and dad and sister as a family Christmas present . What a fantastic gift they absolutely LOVED IT! We all came away with a sculpture we are proud of. Jo is wonderful as is her studio and garden. I would highly recommend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Louise - it was lovely having you and your family in the studio and I'm thrilled your Christmas surprise was so enjoyed. Good luck with experimenting with the Iron finish you liked so much! Jo xx"

Claire Steed reviewed: Introduction to Silver Jewellery making

"Liz is a great teacher and the course is very relaxed. I learned a lot and love what I made as well! I'll definitely choose her courses again in the future."

The Silver Bird responded:

"Hi Claire Thank you so much for your kind review! I had a lovely day working with you! You should be proud of your lovely pieces. Hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Liz"

Sam reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"The day with Adrian, Debbie and Andy was fantastic. They provided brilliant instruction and a lot of freedom, but there was always help there if you needed it. You are well looked after throughout the day and the food is delicious!"

Janet Rowsell reviewed: Resin Art Course

"My friend and I attended 2 morning workshops held by Maria. Maria made us feel very welcome from when we first arrived to when the workshops finished. She has an excellent knowledge of Resin Art. Maria worked with us at our pace, we were able to take our time never feeling we had to rush. She talked through each process, showed a selection of products you use and advised the best and cheapest place to purchase them. Marie was a lovely lady, as was her beautiful dog that greeted us on arrival and when we left. We were both very pleased with the coaster set we made, can’t wait to see our final piece when it is delivered. "

Maria’s Artistry responded:

"Dear Janet, Thank you so much for your fantastic review which I really appreciate. Your beautiful Lazy Susan will be delivered next week Thank you Maria "

Nick Jones reviewed: Wood Carving Workshop - One Day

"What an excellent workshop. Well equipped with the tools for all participants. Peter is a lovely man very knowledgeable and friendly and shared his woodcarving skills with the group to great effect. The class size of 5 was perfect. Lovely surroundings and facilities. I really enjoyed being part of this group of lovely people."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We shall pass your feedback onto Peter. We do hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Mandy Newby reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Halifax)

"Had a fabulous day in this workshop. Josephine's knowledge of techniques and how materials behave in felting is impressive and she imparts her knowledge in an encouraging and effective way, There was a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere amongst the course participants. We were all delighted with our finished work and our success was due to Josephine's excellent tuition. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Phinefibre responded:

"Thank you so much for writing such a lovely and thoughtful review and for your recommendation. Very pleased you had an enjoyable, relaxed day making your own choice of a beautiful atmospheric heather moorland picture. Happy I was able to get across my long held passion for this fabulous way of making felted pictures, including imparting how different wool and plant fibres react and blend together. "

Justine Johnstone reviewed: Confidence with tools for DIY beginners

"What a brilliant day! We had so much fun, laughed a lot, learned a lot and all came away encouraged and confident to get home and start drilling, filling and sawing. Thank you, Matt; you are a wonderful teacher! Please run some more courses!"

matt boysons responded:

"Hi Justine, it's really appreciated that you had such a good time, it was a fun day wasn't it and you were a great group to work with. It's got me thinking about a second course again, maybe for the winter courses. Cheers again. Matt"

Tia magner reviewed: Highland Cow Watercolour Workshop, with Katharine Skorka

"Katherine is very nice and a great teacher. She is an amazing artist and was very patient with me as I am definitely a beginner. I am very happy with the end result of my highland cow watercolour painting. Thank you Katherine. "

Carole Freeman reviewed: Weave an alpaca scarf in a day

"This weaving course was a gift from daughter and it turned out to be brilliant. Thank you Caroline for your excellent tuition. Lovely lunch and seeing the Alpacas close up made for a fantastic day. Highly recommended 👌 "

Clivewood Alpacas responded:

"Thank you. "

Oliver reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Pensychnant, near Conwy North Wales

"Fantastic experience learning how to build a drystone wall with an experienced instructor. The wall we dismantled and rebuilt is part of a conservation centre, and is used to keep sheep in/out to ensure they graze sustainably. We learnt the ins and outs of dry stone walling, with a practical approach to learning, and plenty of opportunities to make and then learn from mistakes."