Latest reviews

Steve reviewed: Introduction to Green Woodworking

"I really enjoyed the day in the woods doing this course. Matt was an enthusiastic and patient teacher. I would highly recommend this course."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Steve, thank you for the great review. Glad you enjoyed the green woodworking and hope to have you back soon. Matt"

Jodie reviewed: Half day leather accessories workshop

"I really enjoyed my morning class with Vajira. Her knowledge and expertise in the craft is amazing. I made a beautiful wallet from the wonderful choice of leather. All my questions were answered and I learned so much more about the craft than I was expecting. I highly recommend this class for beginners. Vajira is great at explaining the different ways to approach the craft and helped me afterwards too with some more information. I can't wait to try my new skills at home. Thank you so much. "

Peiris Designs responded:

"Thank you so much, Jodie. I enjoyed teaching you! looking forward to seeing the products you make. Thank you for your booking and lovely feedback."

Betty reviewed: Frameless mosaic sun catcher or mandala class (AM)

"Chrissy was a talented and knowledgeable host. It was a lovely relaxing afternoon. We learned a great deal about the correct way to manage the materials and at the end came away with a delightful piece of art. "

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you Betty for leaving a kind review and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. "

Kristofer reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"It was great doing it again. Got all the kit you need, he knows his stuff and shows you step by step how do it. Good parking. Well skilled in this great art."

Caroline Bates reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"Lovely day, great facilties and materials, excellent instruction and advice."

Valley Craft Studio responded:

"Thanks Caroline. It was lovely to meet you. Your chicken mosaic was great - you worked really hard on it and I can’t wait to see the final, grouted, piece x"

Neil Serjeant reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"This was an excellent course! I'm not particularly crafty, but really enjoyed learning to use the tools and creating something. Paul was personable, greeting us as we pulled in. He proved himself to be knowledgeable, patient and helpful; he judged well when to intervene and when to just let us get on with it - I felt empowered but safe! The course was a present for my wife and she thoroughly enjoyed the day too. We would both heartily recommend the day."

Amanda McGuinness reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"What can I say, wow, my husband & I attended Kerry's candle business workshop 27th May 24. I have had the pleasure of knowing Kerry for some years through buying her lovely candles and most recently, when my husband & I opened our own Home Interiors shop. On changing from a shop to online we decided to introduce our own candles to our website, obviously it was a no brainer to go to Kerry for the training & knowledge. We came away excited to move to the next stage. The workshop was very informative, fun & solidified our decision to start our own business in candles. Kerry was happy to answer all our questions, even the silly ones. Bonus being we both got to make our first candles, which we get to burn in a few days. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to make the dream a reality of having your own Candle business. Thank you Kerry. "

Will reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I recently attended a full day wood turning course and had a great time. I made 2 projects that I'm really pleased with and learned a lot while doing it. Simon is a great teacher and I felt that the whole day was tailored to suit me. I have some previous woodworking experience but no turning experience and we were able to go quickly where there was common ground, and then take more time with the new concepts. Simon took me through the basics of spindle work and bowl turning, giving me the opportunity to get to grips with lots of techniques and tools. Throughout the day, he took the time to explain not just what to do, but why certain tools and techniques would or wouldn't work in different situations which worked really well for me as I like to know how things work! It was really clear to me that the purpose of the day wasn't just to have a nice time (which I did!) but also to teach the basics such that a novice could learn enough to safely start turning as a hobby themselves. Simon explained what to look for in a lathe, what tools you would need to get started, and how to use them safely. As a bonus I was also provided with a digital download containing a write-up of all of the things we had done during the day for future reference. The provided lunch was delicious and the setting in the garden was really nice too. All in all, I had a great day and am keen to do more wood turning and can definitely see myself coming back for another session!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Will, So glad you got so much out of the day and I look forward to seeing you again soon. — Simon"

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

"Great course, really enjoyable and informative. Heather went into depth of the print making process. Lovely space to work and learn in too."

Back Room Art responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your t shirts were awesome :) "

Sarah Edmonds reviewed: Secret Belgian Bookbinding with Ecoprint Covers

"Elsie and I shared a wonderful day with Fiona, who was both kind, very knowledgeable and held such ambition for us both… thank you."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"So lovely to have you and Elsie in the studio for a day of Ecoprinting and Bookbinding Sarah. What a fabulous day of creativity and coincidences!! Hope you had a fabulous holiday in Norfolk. Looking forward to seeing you again soon"

Nicki Watkins reviewed: Cornish Blacksmithing Experience

"My son had an amazing time learning from Jeremy. We took Charlie for a session for his birthday and he was so pleased with the tongs that he made which he has been able to use whilst forging at home. Jeremy is a great teacher who gave Charlie lots of advice on his technique and on how to improve his home made forge. Would thoroughly recommend this course."

Daisy reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"My mum and I did the pottery morning for Mother’s Day and we absolutely loved it. Louise was wonderful and we got to make lovely pieces while having a good chat. She’s a very good teacher and really encourages experimentation! Louise then very kindly glazed our pieces and posted them to us, making sure they got there safely. Thank you for a brilliant morning!"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"It was lovely having you and your mum in the studio for your pottery experience. You both made some beautiful pieces and I'm sooo pleased they arrived safely! I always have everything crossed when I post things out :-). I wish you well with your painting too - very creative. Thank you for the lovely review."

Bev Smith reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"I did the full day course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Frances was great, she is friendly and makes everyone feel welcome. There was so much choice in materials and nothing was any trouble. I would definitely recommend it and will be booking again, hopefully for a Christmas themed course. "

Mosaic Mania responded:

"Thanks Bev. It was an absolute pleasure to have you. X"

Sula reviewed: Introduction to Wood Carving

"Really great teacher. Very attentive, kind. Highly recommended."

Jim Mawson reviewed: 1 Day Foraging Course

"The wife and I did the foraging course in May ‘24, and had an absolutely lovely time. Gary and his partner Nicola we very friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and took us for a delightful stroll about the countryside local to Dunn St Farm, stopping to talk frequently about the different plant species we found, how to identify them and their uses both for food and medicine. We gathered our findings as a group and the tour wound up at an incredible rustic camp in the woods where we cooked it all up to a fabulous meal for everyone - was not expecting the last part but absolutely loved it! We’re now looking forward to exploring our local countryside again to see what we can find :)"

Jack Raven Bushcraft responded:

"Cheers Jim, glad you enjoyed your day with us. Gary"

Joan Ward reviewed: Upholstery Workshops Bring Your Own Project - Full Day

"Jody and Graham very supportive. They show what you need to do and let you get on with it and check what you are doing and help if stick. Really pleasant surroundings. Fabric shop on site really good. Small group working on different projects at different stages so get to see what is possible and some different ideas. Will prob do another project on this course and happy to recommend to others."

Lisa Robinson reviewed: Macramé Leaf Wall Hanging Workshop at the Prior Shop

"This was a great course to do, and I am so pleased with the result. It would have been useful to have a printout afterwards, listing the materials used, and a quick recap of the technique so I can do more at home on my own. But loved it. Thank you."

Neil & Jackie reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"A truly memorable experience. Loved the learning and understanding of what can be achieved. Obviously Rocky is a fantastic tutor. We will be booking an advanced course."

Carole Taylor reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I’d never touched a potter's wheel before and was uncertain what to expect from the course. Matthew is a great teacher and with his encouragement I was able to make and decorate four differently shaped pots. The whole session was an amazing and thoroughly enjoyable experience (looking forward to collecting my work once it has been fired). "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Carole, It was a pleasure to have you on the course and see the progress that you made throughout the day. The forms you produced were lovely, even and balanced, they will look fantastic when they have been fired. Best wishes Mathew"

Mike B. reviewed: Introductory pottery wheel throwing taster sessions

"Very enjoyable course. Lorraine was a great host, friendly, welcoming and has an easy going approach to teaching. "

Woodsetton Art Pottery responded:

"Many thanks indeed for your kind words, Lorraine at Woodsetton"

Caroline Houghton reviewed: Needle Felt a Herdwick Sheep with Felt fabulous

"An enjoyable 2hours with new learnt skills & lovely companions! Thanks Mandy! "

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Thank you Caroline! It was fun wasn't it! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming. "

Divya Malhotra reviewed: Colour from Plants - An Introduction to Natural Dyeing

"I had a wonderful time at Kendall's natural plant dyeing workshop. As a complete beginner, I was quite clueless, but by the end I was excited to continue experimenting. Through-out the workshop I was ‘wowed’ by the magical things common plants can create. Kendall's warm welcome and expert guidance were a real blessing. She was patient and answered questions, even when the answers were potentially obvious. This open attitude created a relaxed learning environment. The hands-on approach of the workshop was fantastic. We all worked together, experimenting with different plant dyes and materials. Kendall explained the processes involved, and I was amazed by the colours we were able to achieve. She continuously reminded us of the importance of experimentation. And note keeping! Kendall's knowledge and passion for natural dyeing were truly inspiring. As a weaver and artist herself, she was open when asked to share her fascinating creative journey, which added another dimension to the workshop. By the end we left with detailed colour cards of the fibres and fabrics we had worked on in class, showcasing the effects of plant dyes on various fibres and how modification, post-dyeing could result in different colours. This class has given me the confidence to continue experimenting and exploring natural dyeing on my own, in a safe way. Overall, I highly recommend Kendall's natural plant dyeing workshop. It was a fun, informative, and inspiring experience."

Steven reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"An excellent day, not overly physical so suitable for most people and with plenty of one on one support. Would highly recommend."

Rebeccca Greenwood reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"My husband and I recently did this workshop and all I can say is WOW! We had such a great day, Jess and Tim were fantastic! Super supportive, really knowledgeable and so encouraging! I’ll be honest this was the first time I’ve lifted a hammer, and to be fair ached the next day! But as a female I was super proud of myself! We both had the best day and came away with a bottle opener that we were both so proud of! Thank you both so much 100% recommend! Becky and Gary! #getithot"

Diana Douglas reviewed: Ecoprinting with Bookbinding with Earthwise Ecoprints

"An exceptional day. Excellent tuition first and then guidance, as we worked on our own pieces. It was so good to have plenty of useful samples to take home. Fiona was well prepared. She brought a sizeable amount of equipment with her (to Cabus VH) - not just for the steaming but for us to have to work on - under her instruction. I really was very impressed. Such an enjoyable day, tiring yes, but so worthwhile. Thank you, Fiona. You are special and your day was special, too."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Diana. It was fabulous to return to teach again in Garstang and the brilliant group made it so special. I am so pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully you can continue to Ecoprint and make more books at home. Looking forward to my return visit next year."