Latest reviews

Fiona D reviewed: Make Your Own Mosaic Coasters

"I bought this workshop as a birthday gift for my daughter in law. The communication from Ann prior to the course was excellent. My daughter in law thoroughly enjoyed her afternoon and is delighted with her mosaic coasters. "

Mosaicables responded:

"Thank you Fiona, I’m glad Zoe enjoyed it and it made a nice treat. Her colour combinations and the thought she put into her designs were excellent. Hope to see her again sometime. "

Andrew Stephen Hornigold reviewed: Make a Greenwood Stool

"Had a great weekend with Maurice making a high bar/kitchen stool. Venue was very peaceful and Maurice was great company and generous with his time and knowledge. I was very pleased with the end results and am inspired to take it further. I would thoroughly recommend the experience. Thanks Maurice Andy"

Touch Wood responded:

"Thanks for your review Andy. Best wishes for your future woody projects at your “man cave”!"

Margaret reviewed: Two-day Medieval Glass Painting Course

"A very enjoyable course. The small group size allowed plenty of individual help from the lovely Jo. I was so pleased with my painted stained glass panel at the end."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are very happy you enjoyed the course and shall let Jo know too. We hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Gillian Clennett reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"Had a brilliant day with Suz making a round basket. I had never done any willow weaving before and with Suz’s excellent tuition was able to make a fabulous basket, my family were all very impressed. "

Racheal reviewed: Wire wrapped rings with Lindsay Forbes; Durham

"We had such a fun morning, Lindsey was so lovely and helpful! The 2 hour flew by and we were so impressed with the rings we got to take home. We are already looking at the next course 🤎"

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks for coming along Racheal. It was great having you all, some really fab rings were created by everyone! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your afternoon too. "

David Belton reviewed: Two-day Medieval Glass Painting Course

"This was a great course and I was very pleased with my piece of medieval painted glass. Jo the tutor was very helpful and very methodical in going through the process. All materials and tools were provided. The only downside (hence 4 stars) is that there were periods during both days where we had to wait for the glass to be fired and cool down and there was a lot of waiting around. I think the course could be restructured to include things like glass cutting and history into the waiting periods, to keep the attendees occupied and get full use of both days."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and thank you for your feedback. It is always helpful to know where we could improve to ensure our attendees get the best out of the workshop. We shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor to see if we can perhaps change the way things are done to try and eliminate the waiting around part. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Gail reviewed: Silver Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"My friend and I had a wonderful day on this course. Lovely lady who has great knowledge and skill in jewellery making. We are planning to return for another day soon! Would definitely recommend "

Sandra Kerns Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Gail, it was a real pleasure meeting and teaching you both. "

Sarah Tyler reviewed: 2-day Stained Glass Course (Leaded Method)

"Something I've always wanted to have a go at. The tutor was great, friendly, patient, attentive and very knowledgeable about the subject. Made it look easy! All the tools & materials needed for the 2 day course were supplied. The open barn was a lovely environment to learn a new skill, with plenty of light and ventilation. I did find some of the steps tricky to master, but got there in the end. I was allowed to create my own design & really pleased with my glass panel. Still need lots more practice!"

Lizi reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I had such a fun afternoon learning how to SAORI weave with the wonderful Nicola, she was so welcoming and a great teacher, I learnt a few different techniques and am so hapy with my finished result. Such a wonderful experience, would recommend it to anyone."

Juliette reviewed: Fabric Pinboard Make&Take Workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed making the pinboard, I had no idea how many layers were involved! I'm really pleased with the result, it looks like I've bought it from a shop. The course was fun, the group was friendly and the teacher worked with each of us at our own pace. I would highly recommend it!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Juliette - delighted you could join the workshop, absolutely loved your choice of colours - and you achieved such a polished result. You are such a careful & thoughtful maker and I’m sure you will style your pinboard beautifully! Lucy"

Susie Jones reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"This is my fourth course at Sallerton Wood and I have enjoyed each one more than the last! Andy is a wonderful teacher of greenwood skills and is masterful at organising the smooth running of each days activities to enable everyone on the course to achieve great things. Tea breaks and lunch times are a highlight featuring delicious home made bread and pizza cooked in the clay oven by Andy - when you smell the woodsmoke from the workshop you know the kettle is boiling! I am really pleased with the beautiful chair I made, literally from a tree trunk on day one, and my friends and family are also extremely impressed. Cannot recommend highly enough!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you Susie for your wonderfully enthusiastic review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the course so much, and the catering and running of the course. It is so good of you to join us on so many of our courses, and that is greatly appreciated by us. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment using the lovely chair that you made. Hopefully, we'll see you back at Sallerton Wood again sometime, for another course, or just a visit."

Shelley Sheridan reviewed: Resin Art Course

"Maria is a wonderful teacher - she is extremely knowledgeable and is adept at passing on this knowledge in an easy, concise manner. She provides comprehensive written notes along with very useful hints and tips about how to get the best results and where to buy the most effective materials. She is incredibly generous with her time. Above all this she is a genuinely delightful person and is a joy to spend time with. All this is achieved in the beautiful surroundings of Maria's home. I am really pleased with the items I created under her tuition and I will definitely be going back for more. Thank you Maria x"

Maria’s Artistry responded:

"Hi Shelley, Honestly I do not know what to say, just a BIG THANK YOU for your amazing review which I very much appreciate. Maria xx"

Simona E. Doyle reviewed: Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

" Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop with Lyn. My workshop with Lyn was fantastic. Lyn had everything organised ahead of my arrival, so we were ready to go in no time. We jelled immediately, and I could see she was passionate about her teaching and her work. We cruised through a lot of work, and she was full of suggestions and helpful tips. She opened a whole new world for me. We had fun and I was so sad leaving her studio and yet so excited to have met her and ever so thankful for her passionate teaching. I will try to come again for another workshop once I have progressed in this new venture. Thanks Lyn."

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop with Lyn Kirkland responded:

"Simona it was my pleasure to work with you on your stunning images. You knew that they needed something quite different, and I hope that’s what we did! I would love to host you again in my studio. Enjoy the journey with wax. Kind regards Lyn "

Tim reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking at Sallerton Wood

"What a great course, fun and a brilliant learning experience. There is no doubt these new skills will be used again and again. I can’t wait for my next green woodworking course!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much, Tim, for your positive review - much appreciated. We're glad that you enjoyed the course and intend to use the skills gained in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sallerton Wood for another course when you are ready to do so. "

Barrie Kay reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"My son booked this course on the 19th May for my 80th birthday, it was a privilege, and pleasure to meet our instructor Bob. It was back in 1959 when I was placed with a craftsman at the start of my apprenticeship as a fitter, and Bob was in every way as good a craftsman as I have ever had the pleasure of working with. On behalf of my son, and on my own behalf thank you for a most enjoyable, and informative day. Regards Barrie."

Alison Kidman reviewed: Make your own leather belt with Cazzy, a qualified saddler.

"Julie and I completed this course today. We both had a fantastic time learning how to make a belt. Cazzy was a fabulous teacher, and walked us through every step of the process. With just 2 of us in the class it was just perfect. We both came away with a lovely wearable belt as well as some skills that are more than transferable to our hobby of bag making."

Strapped Leather responded:

"Oh how kind! I loved meeting you both, for a very jolly day! X"

Karen Clark reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

"What a wonderful day I had learning to Inkle Weave with Ellie. She worked so incredibly hard to help those who were just learning and was full of encouragement to all who attended. I would love to attend another of Ellie’s courses - she is full of passion for weaving and that passion really shines through."

Michael B reviewed: Mosaic Birdbath

"I got this course for my wife and I as a birthday present and it was just perfect! Emily was very informative and took the time to ensure that all participants of the course were supported with their creative vision and gave insight into how would be best to achieve their vision. The hospitality of Emily and her husband was amazing and all of us were fed and watered throughout. Overall it was an incredibly fun day! I would recommend this course for beginners if you want a taste and would also say this is a good fun day for someone with experience to make something a little different. "

Stories In Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review Michael. I am delighted that you both enjoyed the experience of being introduced to the art of mosaic and you should definitely be proud of the superb Birdbaths you both made. Thank you for your kind mention of our hospitality too because we strive to make the whole day as pleasant as we can. I will pass your thoughtful words on to my husband. Enjoy your wonderful garden artwork and we would love to see you again at a workshop in the future. Very best wishes Emily"

Rob reviewed: Gel plate printing workshop - introduction to monotype gel press

"What a pleasure this course was. The uncomplicated techniques were explained really clearly, and demonstrated purely through participation by us the attendees. Encouragement was plentiful, and results are achieved within minutes. Two hours gave us plenty of time to experiment with different papers and materials to create finished works. Advice as to where to get hold of relevant materials was also provided. An enjoyable and productive session, well worth the fee. Thank you Vicki."

Vicki Jordan Art responded:

"Thank you Rob for this wonderful review! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the session, and I hope you continue gel printing."

Caroline and Diane reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions (Open Group)

"Had a brilliant afternoon with Dawn, she was very helpful and patient with us, thoroughly recommend and so looking forward to collecting the pieces we made"

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review ladies, off down the studio shortly to pop everything back on for another firing, will be in touch very soon - can't wait to see your results! Dawn x"

Julian Cotton reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Fantastic. Bill and all the the other regulars were so nice and helpful helping me as a complete beginner learn how to create a walking stick, really enjoying this and learning a new skill "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Julian for those kind words. I will pass them onto Bill who is always pleased to hear how we do. regards Alan"

Louise reviewed: Learn how to crochet kit with online course!

"I'm about halfway through this course and I am finding the video and instructions very clear and achievable"

Sian reviewed: One Day Mosaics Workshop For Beginners

"We had a fantastic mosaic day-course with Justine . She has a wonderful studio space and hosted us perfectly all day and taught us so much about mosaicking, we can’t recommend it enough. The finished pieces we took home were so much better than we'd expected and a testimony to her expertise, preparation and fantastic resources at hand for the day as well as being a delightful host. "

Primary Colours Murals And Mosaics responded:

"Hi Sian, thank you and Simon for the wonderful review. I really enjoyed making mosaics with you both on Saturday, best wishes Justine. "

Graham and Sophie reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Everyone on the course finished their project to a very good standard which tells you how good the tuition was. Miranda had the skill of stepping in with tips when needed but not actually doing it for you. Sociable, enjoyable, productive and in a wonderful location too - what more could you want!"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you, glad you both enjoyed the weekend. Miranda"

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

"What a wonderful day. I was a little nervous as I have not attended such a course but Claire made me feel at ease from the moment she opened the door and invited me in for a cuppa and a delicious cookie. She is such a a talented artist and teacher and I came away having learned so much as well as having the most relaxed day in a long time. I had the most amazing time chatting with Claire and feel so lucky to have had her share her knowledge and skills with me. This session would make a lovely gift or a treat for aspiring felters like myself and is such good value for money. I would encourage everyone to give it a try as I came away with a beautiful piece after a fun day of learning so much. Her tutorials on youtube are a great watch and a good reminder of the techniques but having the guidance in person as well as seeing her art was truly inspiring. I was thrilled with my felted landscape and it will serve as a reminder of such a lovely day. Claire was kind and patient and helped me on the parts I found difficult but allowed me to explore my own ideas. What an absolute treat of a day thank you x "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Wow! What a fabulous review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and I am so pleased you enjoyed your day with me. Your picture of Bamburgh Castle was beautiful, colourful and atmospheric. I hope you go on to do lots more felting in the future. Thank you again for your amazing review.....it really made my day! Xxx"