Latest reviews

Dayna reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Brought the package as a gift for our daughters 16th birthday. She went with her dad and they had an absolutely amazing time with Sebastian. They created two marvellous pieces of art and would highly recommend the course to anyone. Each day, they both came home with the biggest of smiles. Thank you Sebastian 😊 "

Toni reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

"Thank you Claire for being an amazing and patient teacher. I really appreciated you sacrificing a beautiful sunny day to help me make my first wet felt landscape. I will definitely be following you on YouTube once I return to Australia so I can keep learning. Really really love your art work - thank you for showing me some of your collection. "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Hi Toni. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I am so pleased you enjoyed wet felting with me. Your picture was beautiful and I know that it will be a personal reminder of your time in the UK when you return to Australia. I hope you find a group to work with back home. Safe travels. Claire xx"

Ashley reviewed: Introduction to Soap Making Workshop with Afternoon Tea, East Yorkshire.

"Amazing, amazing, amazing, I very much enjoyed the soap workshop. Sharon was very generous with her knowledge, sharing tips and tricks. We make a huge amount of soap and was spoilt for choice with the amount of fragrances, colours and botanicals on offer. I am hooked and have now booked the skincare workshop for later in the year."

Jannine reviewed: Introduction to throwing on the potter's wheel

"A wonderful few hours spent having a go at throwing pots. Geri was an excellent tutor and explained everything very clearly. She took the time to help and guide us and we managed to actually make pots that we were happy with. I would definitely recommend this course."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you I am so pleased you enjoyed your session and I will be in touch shortly for you to collect the finished pieces. Geri"

Lizzie reviewed: Willow Weaving ‘Pheasant’ Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed this day course. Good tuition, plenty of materials to work with, all in a lovely setting. Hope to return "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a lovely review. We certainly hope to see you back here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Natasha Hall reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"I absolutely loved this course. Julian was a great teacher who was able to explain all the different techniques in a simplified manner. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge with welding and blacksmithing and I was able to do a lot of practising using MIG weld. I'm really happy I was able to do this course and I hope to do it again. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to try welding first-hand. You won't be disappointed."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thanks Natasha for your great review. You were an excellent student , picking up the techniques really well. Attention to detail and a good level of craft. It would be good to follow this initial training with a project, putting your new skills into practice. Any thoughts ? Best Regards,Julian"

Susan Ames reviewed: Hand spinning Day Course

"The spinning day with Juliet was a full and informative session. I was guided through the history of spinning and the qualities of the various fleeces. Juliet was very patient and encouraging whilst teaching me how to use my wheel. I was very pleased with the skein of wool I had managed to produce. "

Eirian reviewed: Dry Stone Walling Taster weekend (2 days) - Gwrhyd, Pontardawe

"Excellent course with great instructors. A beautiful part of the world, and we had the sun shining all weekend. David and Jamie were both very good at explaining each step and giving us the time to just pitch in and give it a go. An excellent weekend in excellent company."

Melissa reviewed: Beginners DIY and Home Maintenance day course

"Would highly recommend this course for any novice DIYers out there or people just wanting more knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of DIY. David, the course leader, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, with a good sense of humour which added additional fun and comfort to the course. Set in the beautiful grounds of his home, in his self built workshop, David tailored the class to the groups needs and desires and provided guidance and knowledge for personal projects to ensure we completed them with the correct tools and newly found confidence. Thanks for a great day David "

Lorna reviewed: Resin Art Experience

"A great introductory course into using resin. Eunice was a patient inspiring teacher clearly explaining the process and generously offering advice based on her experience along the way. I’m very happy with the art pieces I made, a day well spent! "

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"So glad you loved the day. Thank you for your kind words"

Steve Ryder reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Brilliant, I have learnt loads, thank you, Steve. Excellent course. (WORLD Cruise 2024 Queen Victoria)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Steve keep going and try and join the zoom classes to learn more."

Beate Block reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I've enjoyed the lessons and gradual progression in painting and mortals many thanks"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done for joining the watercolour classes just keep going now."

John Scott reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Great experience taking this class with Purnima. I have painted previously, I found her very intriguing and has also a great sense of humour. Class is always full but she has taken the time to find for everyone independently. (WORLD Cruise Qv 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done John, was great to meet you and teach you some foundation skills. Good luck with the watercolour."

Julie Mabbett reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Great and informative introduction to watercolour painting really enjoyed the sessions and I'm encouraged to continue. Too many crazy dances though!"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Great start to watercolour, very small world too! hope to see you at a zoom course very soon."

Julie kennel reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Purnima is a true artist, a gifted teacher. She has unveiled the mystery of watercolour for me and I am grateful. I will always remember and use what she has taught me. Excellent (WORLD Cruise Qv 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your kind words, you have made a great start and we will hopefully get another chance to paint in watercolour and learn more techniques."

Lyn Rawlings reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I learnt how to paint in watercolour. A very enjoyable experience thank you"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Great start Lyn just keep the painting up now."

Anthea Dunleavy reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Our third attendance at watercolour classes. I have experienced a great understanding of the use of watercolour and I have achieved more completed art projects on Victoria. (world Cruise 2024 QV)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Great to know that you have learnt some watercolour techniques. hope to see you on a zoom class very soon."

Myra Paterson reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I am a beginner and really appreciated being taught the basics of watercolours. Enjoyable and professional course. Thank you."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Myra you have made a great start with the basics, keep going now."

Perianne goulding reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"What a fantastic course I'm so glad we didn't miss it!"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done you chose watercolour from all the other activities just keep going now."

Gary Daniels reviewed: Wood carving one day tester

"Just finished the 3 day carving course at Middleton Farm with Sebastian and the ever positive and tireless host of Farm. What a fantastic host and place to hold the course. I can honestly say it has been the best course I have had the pleasure to attend. The facilities, the five star food has been faultless equally so for Sebastian's tutoring/instructions on the intricacies of carving. His relaxed professional attitude and ability to pass on his skills enabled me to produce work, (as a first timer) which was rewarding and pleasantly surprised me. I will be going on future courses with Sebastian. 5 stars for this 3 day course.. Gary Daniels"

SBCW responded:

"Dear Gary Thanks for attending our first Wood Carving class at Middletown Farm. We were delighted to meet you and see your work grow and develop. It was so nice to see you learning new skills and creating your own individual style. Everybody in the class took home a piece of work that they could be proud to have made. It was a great pleasure to spend time together with this lovely group and chat over lunch. We felt rather like a family all eating and talking together. You were all so kind and appreciative of everything and it was a real pleasure to run this course. We are already looking forward to the next one which will be in September. Thank you again for being such great students and we look forward to seeing you again, Sebastian Burchart and Dordie C Ketley"

John Alexander reviewed: Woodturning half day taster

"Great half day course, Paul is just right with his instruction, not too much but not too little. Keeps you within your comfort zone. Turning a small vase was great really enjoyed making something so creative from a square block into a small vase thanks Paul "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback John, I'm glad you enjoyed the session and perhaps I will see you at another one in the future."

Sharlene Hewinson reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Lots of fun and learning new skills- even surprising myself at my attempts. Extra information and sharing your skills. Thank you so much for your wonderful patience, knowledge and sharing of ideas. Excellent World Cruise QV 2024."

Art By Purnima responded:

"It was a pleasure Sharlene to teach you watercolour techniques. Hope you will continue to learn and practice makes perfect. Hope to see you soon."

Mrs. Dorothy Towner. reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"I have enjoyed the sessions (World Cruise Qv 20 4)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done, Dorothy. You've made a great start. Just need to keep going now. Hope to see you on another cruise ship and zoom course."

Ann Roberts reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"A valuable experience. Learnt a lot about watercolour and how to apply colour and washes (world cruise Qv 2024)"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done Ann. You've made a great start with basic Watercolour washes now you just need to continue with further techniques. Hope to see you on a zoom course."

Jill Mcbain reviewed: Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

"Find it very relaxing and I have learnt some new techniques. World Cruise Qv 2020"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Well done, Jill for attending the water I am glad to hear you found it very relaxing so keep it going."