Latest reviews

Meryl & Esther reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"My daughter and I decided to join Sarah for a reflective morning. We are coming to terms with the loss of a dear husband and father and we made very special pieces using a small amount of his ashes. Our pendants, ring and other items are wonderful, very subtle. So intimate, rather than sending away to someone else to make. Thank you "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both and a privilege to help you make your special pieces. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated."

Nina Passco reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"What a beautiful place. We thoroughly enjoyed our glass blowing experience! Steve was very knowledgeable and helped us create our baubles with confidence. Thank you!! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Nina, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

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

"This was an excellent day, Adrian and Andy were superb with sharing their knowledge and helping us work our ways through making a key ring and a dragon headed coat rack with 3 hooks. There were was plenty of space, time and equipment for all 9 of the students on the course and everyone completed their crafts. Home baked snacks on arrival, a huge home made veggie lunch and more goodies at the end of the session topped off a really wonderful experience."

Amanda Walker reviewed: Leather Traveller's Bag

"My sister and I had a fantastic day with Catherine. A wonderful sense of achievement completing a bag from the uncut leather to the finished product. We learnt so much, will definitely be booking in for another course with Catherine."

Ann Saunders reviewed: Needle Felting Workshop - landscape pictures

"My son, his partner and I had a great creative morning making the felt landscapes. Pip had everything ready and organised for us and took us through the techniques step by step. Even our practice piece was good enough to frame!! We came away with 2 framed landscape pictures we each had created. I plan to buy some felts and tools now to incorporate felting into the cards I make. Thank you for your time and patience Pip. "

Pippaluk Crafts responded:

"Thank you Anne it was a pleasure."

Jaime reviewed: Resin Art Course

"I had a lovely time on this course, and I left with some amazing looking coasters and all the information needed to try other creations on my own. Maria was extremely professional, knowledgeable and generous with her time. I'm already thinking about when I'll visit again to learn more advanced techniques! Highly recommend to anyone!"

Carolyn Fenn reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets for beginners in Somerset: two days

"What a great 2 days of learning how to upcycle pallets. Through Scott and Sue’s incredible patience I learnt to use many power tools efficiently in order to build a multi-purpose box, AND I learnt different painting/oiling/waxing/burning techniques whilst making a jewellery hanging shelf. It is a brilliant course, not only informative but confidence building. I can’t wait to get started at home now. Highly recommended. "

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Thanks, Carolyn for a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course and made some amazing things for recycled pallets. Have fun and start building. Scott "

Linda Myers reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Have just spent the weekend with my friend and we have had a blast. Our boxes are wonderful and I’m very proud of what we have done and learnt. So many wonderful box styles to choose from, we will be back. Thank you Mark for your patience and help 😁"

Kim & Ilias reviewed: Spoon Carving - Sloyd Workshop

"What a great workshop! From beginning to end, thoroughly enjoyed every minute! Max is a great teacher, guiding us through each step of spoon carving with heaps of knowledge, kindness and patience, especially as we’ve never done any form of carving before. The workshop space is tranquil, the food was delicious and super happy with our spoon and spatuloon 😂. Both me and my husband had a fantastic time and would highly recommend. To say this workshop is good value for money is an understatement! Honestly can't thank Max enough for a great day, a great experience, and a great first dip into wood carving, leaving us wanting to do more."

David Martin reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A very chilled weekend in the Cheltenham countryside. Good advice and support was provided throughout the weekend with Sebastian (metaphorical) holding out hands throughout. A well run and highly enjoyable course."

Lesley Rafferty reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Just completed a two day leaded stained glass course with Laura and loved every minute of it. It was relaxed, informative, creative, challenging and fun all at once. Can't thank Laura enough for making us feel so welcome at the studio, hopefully see you again soon - Lesley & Si x"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Simon and Lesley! I was just admiring your beautiful panel photos and this review came through. For a first go at this technique-heavy course I was delighted at how quickly you both got a grip of it. Really well done... and thank you for choosing this workshop, I enjoyed teaching you. "

Pip Hughes reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Thanks Jo and Andy I loved the 2 day workshop. We had so much fun and I came home with my abstract horse which I am very pleased with. This is the third workshop I have been on and have had such a great time at every one. You get just as much help as you want or need so I have more booked. The atmosphere is so good and refreshing. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Pip - looking forward to seeing you again this year! Your horse was wonderful, with a slightly tilted head which added so much personality. I would have been very happy to give him space in my garden (but I doubt you would part with him!). Enjoy the changing colours you see on the copper patinated finish after rain and sun 🤗😘 Jo xx"

Lindsay williams reviewed: Landscape oil painting

"Enjoyed my two day oil paint course with Laura at the lovely Ferrers Art Centre. Laura gives a brief overview then allows students to delve into the work themselves. All materials are provided and I thought the course price very reasonable. Lovely cafe and deli on site so a very pleasant experience and place to paint."

Laura Donaldson responded:

"Thanks Lindsay. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the course. It was a lovely couple of days in the studio and I look forward to welcoming you back. "

Kim S reviewed: Chocolate Discovery Day - Workshop 1 - A Beginners Guide

"I had a fantastic day on this course. Margaret was so lovely, answered all our questions and made the day fun as well as informative. I’m looking forward to putting my new skills into practice. I highly recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn more about chocolate making. "

Confetti Chocolates responded:

"Hi Kim, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host your party for the day and I am so pleased that you will continue with your chocolate making adventures."

Heather reviewed: Powertex Gnome Workshop

"Did the gnome making workshop today.. I was so pleased with the end result. Jan is such a good tutor, patient, informative, and is so encouraging, it doesn't matter if you have previous knowledge of powertex or not, she takes you through step by step. She is also an excellent host, keeping us supplied with tea, and treats. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed it ( and the company) Would highly recommend."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Heather, I appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet you, and assist you in making your cute gnome. The texture you created worked really well. What I forgot to mention was, give his nose a couple of coats of Varnish if he's going outside in 3 weeks. Hope to see you again at some point. Very best wishes Jan "

Tom reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"This was an excellent course which I thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot from. It was well structured, starting with all the safety issues, going on to the setting up of a piece on the lathe and then looking at the various techniques of using chisels. Paul is a good communicator and explains things in a clear way. During the practical work he kept a close eye on each participant, giving advice and tips the whole time. "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Tom. I'm glad you found the day useful."

Julie reviewed: Craft Workshop for adults - Rope Basket

"My friend and I have just completed this workshop with Corinne and had a lovely afternoon. I was a bit worried it would be difficult but Corinne explained so well that I was amazed how easy it was. We enjoyed chatting, tea and cakes while making our baskets and Corrine gave us all the materials needed to complete our baskets at home. Really enjoyed the afternoon and will definitely book more workshops with Corinne. "

Craft n Make responded:

"Thank you so much Julie, for attending the workshop and being such good company. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you again at future workshops. "

Alastair reviewed: Taming the Wild Yeasts – Make your own Sourdough Bread

"I made sourdough, came away with a sourdough starter and baked a loaf once I got home.. pretty successful sourdough course! Super tuition. Enjoyed the group setting, cheers."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us today and for your review. We're delighted that you enjoyed this course and hope to see you again soon. Mara"

Mandy shaw reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"Excellent day. Alison makes you feel so welcome and the farm and countryside environment gives you the opportunity to switch off from your normal busy life and focus on self. Just love these days and will look forward to doing another "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Mandy, It was great to work with you again and spend the day exploring this exciting technique. I am looking forward to seeing the finished piece ! All the best Alison"

Mandy shaw reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"I have now done two of Alison’s batik art days and they leave you feeling motivated that anyone can create art no matter what skills you have. Lovely welcoming farm where you can lose yourself for a day with other similar minded people "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Mandy, Thank you for your kind feedback, it was great to share my knowledge with you all. A lovely group of makers and some beautiful results, it is always interesting to see the diverse range of outcomes. Please do feel free to get in touch if you need any more help and advice. Happy painting ! Best wishes Alison"

Claire reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Really enjoyed this course. Learnt a lot, had a lovely time with great women and Karen was a very good teacher. Came away with a beautiful lampshade. Don’t know what more you could want. Will definitely do another course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Claire It was lovely to meet you and your lampshade was amazing! Hope to see you again sometime. Karen"

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

"What a brilliant way to spend a day !!!!! We are all used to spending our leisure time watching sport , films and many other interests. Most of them are quickly memories after the event but this day is special, YOU get to make something that will remind you of the enjoyment , and it is enjoyable believe me. Ade and Andy are class acts at helping everyone achieve a result , learn a new skill ( a bit of one) and have a few laughs. You will also be treated to some special cakes made by Debbie. A wonderful day , "I will be back" as Arnie would say."

Dawn Peet reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"Another wonderful day at Coralie's Mosaic Workshop. All the materials you could possibly want together with Coralie's gentle expert guidance and endless supplies of good coffee and cookies. Totally absorbing and I took home another completed piece - " a night time landscape with trees and a full moon" . Thankyou, I'll be returning for another day later in the year"

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"Thank you Dawn, it was great to see you again. Another beautiful piece, well done. I really enjoyed the day too, it was calm and productive. Xx"

Karen Slater reviewed: Introduction to Epoxy Resin Block Casting

"A great course. Learned about different resins and the choice of materials, I chose pinecones as they gave such an interesting finish. I used the resin block for a knife handle (the knife course was the following week). But as a stand alone artwork they are truly unique. Great course just at the right pace. Dave is a great tutor professional, knowledgeable and very patient, was a real pleasure. I thoroughly recommend this course. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Really appreciate your lovely review Karen, very kind of you thank you so much. You cast a stunning block that looks incredible on the knife, excellent job!! So glad you enjoyed the course it was an absolute pleasure having you in the workshop"

Trish and Richard reviewed: Spoon carving in the woods

"This was a wonderfully calm, relaxing and mindful few hours in the woods near Reading. Amazingly patient teacher - Suz - who was very good at explaining, and helpful when needed. Hot chocolate made on open fire, beautiful bluebell woods and a variety of birds singing in the trees. Spoon has to be left a few days before sanding as it is green wood, so looking forward to the next stage. We (my husband and I) enjoyed the whole process and we left with another piece of wood to make our next spoon. Give it a go - great fun, and very mindful experience. Thank you Suz."

The Coppice Co. responded:

"Thank you Trish and Richard!"