Latest reviews

Carole Williams reviewed: Making silk flowers workshop

"What a fabulous day! I had a lovely day, welcomed by Rose for her silk cherry blossom workshop. Feeling a bit nervous as I was on my own, but so were others and instantly made to feel at ease. Rose had prepped everything and explained so clearly what we needed to do, you could hear our concentration as we immersed ourselves in the tasks. A great way to explore our creative side and meet likeminded people. Such a fun day and the blossom looks lovely on my table. Thank you so much. X"

Made with Rose responded:

"Thank you Carole. I am glad that you enjoyed the day as much as I did. Your cherry blossoms looked amazing and I definitely liked the fact that you mixed two different shades. It really made your blooms come to life. Hopefully this will encourage you to make more flowers. Kind regards Rose"

Maz purkis reviewed: Hare Willow Sculpture Workshop in Thetford Forest

"It was a wonderful day making a willow hare although none of us actually finished, Toni made us all feel welcome and went one step further helping me at lunch time sit separate to feed myself by a tube in my tummy, it’s the first course I’ve done since my cancer diagnosis so it helped me tremendously, Toni is such a nice teacher too very kind and upbeat, when I can I’ll book again."

Katherine Weight reviewed: Replica acorn or daisy workshop with 24K gold highlights

"The course was excellent. We ended up being able to make two necklaces each with the amount of silver clay. The class was well paced, with lots of different techniques and materials. Fabulous - would love to do again. 100% recommend. "

Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review and really pleased you enjoyed the day. Rebecca x"

Ryan reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"Brilliant day. Everyone was so friendly and Helen was a brilliant tutor who was patient and helpful. "

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review Ryan."

Bernadette reviewed: Spring Garden Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"Just spent another very enjoyable day with Rachel at Bunbury Mill, painting and stitching her Spring Garden scene in a calm and relaxed workshop. Rachel teaches each aspect of her workshop clearly and concisely, without rushing, but ensuring everyone completes the project. I would highly recommend Rachel's workshops to everybody and hope to attend another one soon."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Dear Bernadette, thankyou so much again for a lovely review , so much appreciated, and really good to spend a lovely relaxing day with you. Very best wishes, Rachel "

Amie reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Absolutely loved the course. It was a gift for mum for Mother's day & a lovely activity to do together. Kate was a great teacher, put us all at ease and was really helpful. The flowers we made are lovely - will definitely be back & recommend to others!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you, we look forward to seeing you again."

Linda reviewed: Fused Glass Seascape Wave for 1 21st March

"I had a really enjoyable morning, creating what I hope will be my masterpiece. I can’t wait to see it after it has been fired. Stevie made us feel so relaxed and was very helpful. I’m planning to go again soon."

Stevie Davies responded:

"It is a masterpiece as it was made by you! So happy that you already want to do more 🙂"

Michael Jones reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"A brilliant course - I made a superb coffee table under Mark's supervision having never done anything of the sort before and learned a great deal about looking after and selecting tools not to mention how to use them. "

Lorna Prescott reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"Had a fantastic day at the furniture painting workshop on Saturday. I learned so much about the variety of products and techniques that can be used and met some lovely people on the course. Jo’s an excellent teacher with a vast array of knowledge with time for everyone. I've definitely got the painting bug and can’t wait to get started on some home projects. I was so impressed with the course that I’ve enrolled on the upholstery workshop next month!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh Lorna, what a lovely review, thank you so much. You were an absolute pleasure to teach and made such a lovely job of your frames. I'm looking forward to seeing your ongoing painting creations and looking forward to seeing you next month for some upholstery. Many thanks again. Jo x"

Julia Hawkins reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"We did the Hare sculpture workshop yesterday and had a great day. Jo was really good at explaining each step, on hand if help was needed but let you do your own thing as well. Very hospitable, we were looked after very well all day long. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere, we all interacted with each other and all made a variety of different hares. Would absolutely recommend doing this with friends or family as a treat . "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Julia - guests are always so friendly, I think it's because we all enjoy crafting! Lovely range of hares made over the day 🤗 Jo xx"

Sue M reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I went on the one day Hare Sculpture workshop towards the end of March '24. It was really well organised and Jo was brilliant at helping and guiding everyone throughout the day. I was really pleased with my Hare, the sculpting technique is really simple but also very flexible and everyone's Hare came out as a unique piece. The location is lovely, the workroom is really bright and there is plenty of space. Jo has lots of example pieces so you can see how your Hare will look if you adjust the 'posture'. It is a very busy day with lots of stages to work through, but it's not too intense so it's still fun. I hope to go back again and make more sculptures or buy some kits and try to replicate at home."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue! I love how each hare ends up so individual despite the same starting point, materials and instructions. Just goes to show how each of us interprets processes differently! I look forward to seeing you again, Jo xxx"

Rose reviewed: Festive Wreath - Felted Decoration

"Thank you for such an enjoyable day and for the delicious lunch too! I am delighted with my Christmas wreath, which looks beautiful in my home now and has received lots of compliments."

Rosemary reviewed: Festive Wreath - Felted Decoration

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for a lovely day at our Christmas wreath-making workshop. I had never done any kind of felting activity before but you explained and demonstrated each step so clearly and I really enjoyed the needle felting. It was a lovely environment to work in and the wool and locks were such lovely materials to work with."

C Hewitt reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Halifax)

"I really enjoyed this course. Josephine was a very good teacher. She explained and demonstrated the techniques very well and was very encouraging. I came home with a new skill and a lovely wet felted picture. "

Phinefibre responded:

"Thank you for your review. Very happy you had an enjoyable day and felt encouraged and supported in learning a new skill on this introduction to wet felting course. "

Margaret reviewed: Festive Wreath - Felted Decoration

"Thanks for an enjoyable day, Emma. The wreath looked beyond my capabilities but, with your clear instructions and encouragement, proved to be attainable. I am delighted with the result and have added it to my festive display."

SJ reviewed: Tetra Pak Printing for 2 - Bring a Friend

"As a novice to printmaking I was intrigued to learn how to recycle an everyday item for printmaking. Genny provided a really welcoming, well organised and enjoyable introduction to tetra pack intaglio printing. It was a great way to try something new without feeling any pressure or judgement. Thank you Genny."

Arty Genny responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review. Much appreciated. Xx"

Ryan reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend a day, I highly recommend this knife-making course. It started with a thorough safety briefing, and they provided all the necessary gear to keep us protected throughout. Our instructor, Dave, has been a knife maker for over eight years, and his passion and knowledge were evident. The course is designed for you to do most of the work, making the finished knife a true accomplishment. However, Dave was always there to offer guidance, build confidence, and lend a hand when needed. My brothers and I had a fantastic day – we truly enjoyed ourselves and haven't stopped talking about it since. I can't stress enough how much value this course offered – it was absolutely worth the money."

Gill reviewed: Spring Garden Hand Embroidery Workshop with Rachel Davies

"A lovely day. Rachel is so welcoming. Everything is really well organised. Rachel demonstrates and explains each stage but there is plenty of opportunity to be creative and individualise your work. I would highly recommend it."

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Gill, thankyou so much for the review, I am very pleased you liked the chance to do it your way...makes things more interesting. Very best wishes, Rachel "

Harvey Franklin reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"We attended the half day glass bowl and dichroic jewellery course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Mel is very informative and a good teacher. We were amazed at the final bowls and would definitely look into another of Mel's courses. P.s. the cake and biscuits went down a treat as well! Harvey and Lyns"

Georgina reviewed: Learn To Crochet with Lamb In The Loft

"I attended Georgie's crochet for beginners workshop on Saturday 25th March 2024. I'd been looking around for a beginner's crochet workshop and have done a different workshop with Craft Courses before. The location wasn't too far from me, price was reasonable as it included wool and hook to take home and I liked the idea of a 2 hour workshop as I find I tend to lose concentration if it's any longer. There were 4 other ladies attending and it was a very friendly atmosphere. The course was held in a room above commercial premises in the heart of Silsden. Communications with Georgie before the workshop were very good, as I needed to ask about parking as I'm not from that local area. Georgie offered us all coffee or tea at the beginning which was a nice thing to do and there was a jar of biscuits on the table if required. We then started by learning about different wools and crochet hooks and how these can influence what you might make. I found this information very useful. We then progressed onto making the first chain and later on how to make a double chain. We were all given a useful handout which explained what we were doing with diagrams and also explained comparisons with UK & US terminology for crochet. Georgie is a very warm, friendly and exceptionally helpful teacher and has loads of patience which was great as most of seemed to be all fingers and thumbs to begin with which made us all laugh. But she encouraged perseverance and we all seemed to get the hang of those basic steps by the end of the workshop. I would recommend this workshop to anyone looking to learn how to crochet. Georgie clearly loves crochet and is very giving of her time, skills and knowledge. "

Hayley & James reviewed: Make a copper bowl

"Lizzie was absolutely fantastic both before and during the course. I had requested whether the 'Make a Copper Bowl' course ever took place on a Saturday instead of a Sunday to work around personal commitments, and she very kindly changed the date of the weekend I had in mind to a Saturday! Shortly before we were due to take the course, James broke his leg and was left unable to weight-bear, and we were concerned about whether this blacksmithing course would be at all possible given his condition, or whether it would be a case of rebooking or possibly even losing the money on the booking, given the short notice. Lizzie couldn't have been kinder, calling me to discuss arrangements for James, offering to either rebook to a later date or put a plan in place for the original date to make things easier for him. We were able to park much closer than normal to the venue, James was sat closest to the entrance/furthest away from the non-mobile blacksmithing tools so that he didn't represent a trip hazard to the other participants, and Lizzie even had some mobile blacksmithing tools so that James could take part fully whilst sitting down instead of having to stand at the different devices. We had a fantastic time, and are so grateful for all Lizzie did! Thank you so much, and we wish you all the best for the future! "

Dodie Rutherford reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I have been fortunate in being able to join Martin’s weekly course for the last two and a half years. He has taught me through introductory phase, mastering basic skills then on to more demanding work which have been really pleasing. He is great at helping through the tricky bits then recognising when you can cope and run with the piece. The day courses have been great at giving new experiences in glass work. Great all round. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Peter Salt-Berrymen reviewed: Introduction to small goods leather crafting

"Brilliant course, Paul is very knowledgeable and very willing to share his knowledge. He is easy to approach and very helpful. My wife and I had a great day, both learned a great deal and are very pleased with the note book holders that we made. WELL WORTH DOING"

Bardster's Crafts responded:

"Thank you, much appreciated. Was a pleasure to have your company. "

Jack reviewed: 2 day knife/axe making courses

"Can't recommend you take this course enough. Gary and Jos were both hugely knowledgeable and skilled at their craft, they provided just the right amount of assistance. The knife turned out absolutely perfectly, well exceeding my expectations and is now a piece that I will keep and use forever. "

Lois Buckley reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"My daughter and I had a wonderful day together making hare sculptures. We both felt that Jo was a marvellous tutor and nothing was too much trouble for her in explanations and hands on help where required. She was so generous in every way and nothing was missing. Her attention to detail in what was required was amazing even down to the little pots of paint to go home with. A really memorable day and the sun shone on the lovely grounds too. !! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lois 😊 I enjoy the little details! It takes me several days to pull together everything for the workshops and filling the goodie bags is my last task 🤗. so glad you both enjoyed the day. Jo xx"