Latest reviews

Lorraine and Helen reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Fantastic course with lovely fellow learners and brilliant tutors. Beckie and Jonny made us all so welcome and taught us all so well. A great experience. We will come on another course soon. Thank you ."

Amy M. reviewed: Beginner's Cupcake Decorating

"My 15 year old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Jane had everything beautifully organised and she did an amazing job teaching us how to decorate the cupcakes. It was such a special experience for us to enjoy and I felt it was worth every penny. "

Tara House Bakery responded:

"Thank you, Amy, for your review. I am so pleased that you and Lily enjoyed the course and found the whole experience so special. Both you and Lily produced amazing cupcakes. I hope you will join a future course. "

Greg F reviewed: Woodturning Experience Half Day - Come and spend half a day turning your first bowl

"Great half day learning all the basics of wood turning. Stephen was very amiable, interesting and an excellent teacher, and a bonus was I came away with a very impressive looking bowl! Thank you 👍"

Bodden Cross Studio responded:

"Thank you Greg. A pleasure meeting you too. Please let me know when you need further information on lathe and tool choices. Enjoy turning!"

Debbie reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions

"I attended Dawn's taster glass fusion workshop with friends. Dawn was so warm and welcoming. So enthusiastic and informative. She gave clear demonstration and was on hand to help us out if needed. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I cant wait to see our finished pieces!! I would highly recommend this to try. I will definitely go again. GIVE IT A GO!! "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Hi Debbie, so pleased you enjoyed your afternoon, it was a lovely session and you all created some beautiful work. I am looking forward to opening the kilns next week, and you’re welcome back to the studio any time x"

Carole Charlesworth reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Wonderful day really enjoyed"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Carole. Thank you for your 5* review. xx"

Ann Draj reviewed: Introduction to mosaics / further adventures in mosaic workshop

"I've just enjoyed a brilliant day on Kate's mosaic day course. I've never accomplished anything in any craft work before and brought home three pieces that were rather rough and ready but for a first attempt I was very pleased. Kate explained everything clearly and was very supportive but at the same time she stood back to allow our own creativity to come through. I really enjoyed working in a small group of four - great company. "

Kate Rattray Mosaic Artist responded:

"Thank you Ann, lovely that you were inspired and enjoyed the day. "

Lisa reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Workshop

"We booked this as a Hen experience for our friend. All three of us had such a lovely morning with Ian and Jade, we came away with three beautiful rings we'll treasure forever. Thank you so much. 🙂 Would thoroughly recommend. "

Eleanor Turner reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Great course! Learnt a lot and had a lot of fun. "

Phil White reviewed: Log to tumbler with Gedwood

"Fabulous course. Excellent instructor. Small group. Amazing experience turning a log into a whisky cup in just one day. Son and I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend."

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks for that Phil. Glad you and Alasdair enjoyed the day 👍"

Mary reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"I had a wonderful afternoon with Yvonne learning how to needlefelt. Between us we made a frog which I requested to make. Yvonne is very patient and skilled. She was generous with her time and allowed me to finish my frog…..I was rather slow! I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thanks Yvonne. "

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Thank you Mary, you did so well, it was quite a project. I had such fun too, the first frog I have felted, am keen to try some more unusual creatures, you have inspired me. Kind regards Yvonne."

Lisa Hunter reviewed: Mosaic Making in the Cotswolds - a fun day out

"Such an excellent workshop! Jennie was very informative, patient, and generous (she made lots of coffee and bought us an adorable Easter biscuit). She provided a lovely, friendly learning experience and shared her extensive knowledge of craftsmanship to all who attended. I even had time to create two mosaics which I will cherish forever. She also gave extensive information on aftercare and preservation of the mosaics and where to purchase parts to continue our craft in the future."

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thank you so much Lisa! So glad you enjoyed the day, it was a pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again some time. Jennie"

Lisa K reviewed: Leather Possibles Pouch Workshop

"Great course! I learnt so much about working with leather. It was wonderfully organized and the course leaders were great people. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. They couldn’t do enough to help. I would highly recommend this course. "

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Thank you for the review. We're really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. "

Christine reviewed: Fused glass taster course

"Really enjoyed this workshop. Jane has a fabulous selection of coloured glass to choose from as well as many other things to personalise your design with. I have already booked another glass course and am looking forward to it. "

Cosy Creative Crafts responded:

"Thank you Christine. It was a pleasure to see you develop your glass cutting with success. Jane"

Julie reviewed: Foraging: Eating Wild

"This was a really interesting course and a lovely way to spend the day, with other interested people. Jos was knowledgeable and engaging, happy to answer questions - he met the needs of everyone, new to foraging or those with a background knowledge. It was especially good to combine this with the preparation on the harvest, and to have some to take home."

Hawkwood CFT responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review; we are thrilled that you enjoyed the day so much - Jos is an excellent tutor and Hawkwood is a perfect place for the course. I hope you will join us again for other courses in the future - we look forward to welcoming you back!"

Rebecca Yeowell reviewed: Fused glass taster course

"Absolutely fabulous! Enjoyed every single minute, it was a shame having to leave. Jane was the perfect host and we learned so much. Can't wait to return."

Cosy Creative Crafts responded:

"Thanks Rebecca It was a pleasure Jane"

Victoria reviewed: Willow hurdle making at Greenwood Days

"What a lovely day outdoors under the forest shelter off grid getting creative. Excellent tutor, beautiful location, delicious lunch, lots of laughs. We learned loads as total beginners, came away with fab willow hurdles and hope to return for more classes. Alistair and Peter are so lovely, welcoming and the place has such a great vibe. Highly recommend."

Andrea Kelley reviewed: Recycled silver stacking rings making with Mat

"Fantastic lesson, both Claire and I really enjoyed it and we love our rings. Mat is so knowledgeable and takes time to explain things and answer all your questions. Will definitely be doing another lesson. "

Jane Evans reviewed: Create a sustainable Sketchbook/Notebook from recycled Packing Paper

"What an amazing workshop - I loved every minute of it. Nina’s enthusiasm for her art is boundless - she gave very clear instructions and helped those who needed a little more support. I’m so pleased with my notebook and being able to use ‘waste’ paper and card that would otherwise go out in the ‘blue bags’ for recycling is a bonus. I’ll be making plenty more at home and look out for more of Nina’s fascinating classes. "

Sally Hunt reviewed: Silk Screen Printing - Printing onto 10 T-Shirts for merchandise/event

"An awesome course. Heather has given me not only a great experience but also the knowledge and tools to go away and continue silk screen printing future merchandise."

Back Room Art responded:

"Hi Sally. Thank you for the lovely review :) Your work was exceptional and I truly hope you print in the future."

Andrew Miles reviewed: Experience the Japanese art of raku using fire and flame

"Full day of glazing and raku firing"

Gone To Pot Ceramics responded:

"Hi Andrew, thank you so much for your 5 star review, it means a great deal to us that you enjoyed your Raku experience, it was lovely to meet you. Kind regards Janet, Alan and Suzanne "

Emma reviewed: Forest School CPD - Rope Skills

"Great informative course in a relaxing environment. Learnt new knots and applications for them in a beautiful setting."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Emma, thank you for your lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed the day, it was great to have you at Manor Wood! Matt"

Lorraine reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

"Had a fabulous time yesterday on the Wonky Donkey Quilt Workshop. As a beginner to quilting this course was really informative and covered everything needed to know to complete the quilt. Jen was a great tutor and had time for all of us on the course. Really looking forward to getting into quilting with the skills I learned."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Lorraine, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day, you all did an amazing job with your quilts! Let me know if you need any more helping in sourcing your new machine and enjoy your quilting. Thanks for a lovely day"

What an incredible experience!! reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"What an amazing experience!! Having had this experience as a birthday present and having never made jewellery before I was welcomed and made some amazing pieces of jewellery. Mark was so friendly , patient and helped encourage my creative nature into a ring which I love. The course was informative and full of interesting jewellery facts which was excellent to absorb and learn. This will be a course which I will definitely be doing again and recommend to others, beginners or not. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you Molly for your review, I’m so happy you enjoyed your day with us and the ring you made was amazing for your first jewellery project. Thank you for sending me the pictures, I would like to use on my web site if that’s okay. Mark"

Sue Barnes reviewed: Willow Hare Workshop with Dovecote Willow

"Absolutely fabulous day today making willow hares. Fantastic from start to finish. Chuffed to bits with the willow hare I made. Thanks vicky for your patience, will definitely come along to another of your courses. "

Dovecote Willow responded:

"Thank you Sue, what an enjoyable day. You all did so well! "

Jayne Blackburn reviewed: Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Hi Alan, really enjoyed the stained glass class on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you so much. "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"You're very welcome, hope to see you again. Elaine will be so pleased you enjoyed the session. Regards Alan "