Latest reviews

Nirdesh reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Had a terrific time, learnt so many new skills and left with lots of new ideas & feeling inspired. Thank you."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Was a pleasure - great to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you for the feedback."

Martine reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Well organised and very clear instructions. Thank you for tailoring the workshop to our needs with a Zoom session and handout. Superb rapport with participants."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"It was a pleasure teaching you & your group; so many lovely people made beautiful lampshades. Thank you for booking me for your workshop."

Gill reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"It was good to see my felt turned into a lampshade. Taking it step by step meant that the instructions were really clear. Great to have the information on where to buy lampshade parts."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Pleased to know you found the workshop useful and clearly explained."

Hilly reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Very enjoyable. Well-prepared, good notes & pre-work & online meeting. Added bonus seeing your sketchbooks and hearing you talk about them. So many great ideas & supplier tips"

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Delighted to hear you enjoyed the workshop & enjoyed seeing the sketchbooks too."

Marjorie reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Nice to be relaxed and not under too much time pressure, but perhaps not quite enough to do. Would have been nice to fill the whole day."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Good to hear you felt relaxed. I'd love to deliver the session in a day, however ensuring the felt is dry enough to work with means the sessions have to be delivered over two half day session. (For your group combined over a day via online meeting / remotely & in person). Hope you liked the result of your make & your finished lampshade."

Anne reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"I never thought I'd be interested in making lampshades, but Emma's enthusiasm has rubbed off & I throughly enjoyed the workshop. Also discussing her experimental work bound in files - beautiful and inspirational work."

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Delighted to hear you felt inspired."

Kim reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Very clear instructor - fun, approachable and gave me confidence"

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"Great to hear you enjoyed the workshop - hope you have fun making further lampshades."

Carole Longmire reviewed: Scrap glass mosaic workshop (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"The Glass Mosaic Workshop with Kate was fantastic. I've been on a few workshops now (all extremely good) and each workshop adds to the skills and knowledge I'm acquiring. This again was another informative, enjoyable and creative course which has taught me how to put to good use my scrap pieces of glass. Kate put everyone at ease with her clear instructions and nothing was too much trouble. It was lovely meeting other students. A really friendly group."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. "

Lesley reviewed: Fused glass at The Warwick Arms Hotel with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"What a delightful way to spend a Sunday morning. Well taught and lovely atmosphere. Really good at prompting inner calm! "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Lesley, thank you for your review, I appreciate you taking the time. I’m so pleased you felt that the whole day ‘prompted your inner calm’! And you’ve created some beautiful items too.I particularly loved the long blue panel with textured details. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and will keep you posted of future workshops. 🙏🏻👍🏻🦋"

Ann reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"I attended the course with my friend and it was a very enjoyable morning. The materials were supplied and Barbara gave clear instruction. We were provided with teas and coffees with cake. The other ladies were fun and we chatted and laughed whilst making our animals. Would highly recommend Barbara, she is a very talented artist. "

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"It was great to teach you both, loved your mouse and robin. The other two ladies made fabulous hares :-) . Hope to meet you both again. "

Martin Peter reviewed: Introduction To Screen Printing: A One Day Workshop

"Great Introduction to Screen Printing especially as I was a complete novice. Small class numbers ideal as Simon was able to provide individual advice and suggestions. If you enjoy art/ craft type subjects this would be a fantastic way to get into this area. I would thoroughly recommend this one day beginners course . Many thanks Simon."

Simon Tozer responded:

"Many thanks for the kind review Martin. It was great to meet you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the day. That was a lovely print you did by the way. Best wishes, Simon"

Kim reviewed: Silver Pendant Workshop with Lindsay of Laconic - Durham

"Really enjoyed this course, Lindsay was very helpful and patient. Will definitely book onto one of her other courses 🙂"

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks for your fab review Kim! The pendant you created was gorgeous, it'd be great to see you at another workshop!"

Beryl Rendall reviewed: Silver Stacking Rings - Jewellery Workshop in Pocklington

"I had a lovely afternoon. Tori was very friendly and gave clear and helpful tuition. She was very happy to help when we were unsure. It was so good that we were a small class so that she could help one to one. "

Eleanor reviewed: Online Art Club (Younger Children) - DOG

"Will really enjoyed this course and is so much more confident in his ability now. Hoping to sign up for more!"

Kirsty Joubert reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"We had a brilliant time throwing pots with Pat at her studio. Pat was so supportive, helpful and encouraging. We arrived total novices and left having made 6 pots each (some more successful then others). We would highly recommend this session and can’t wait to pick up our selected pots when they’ve been fired and glazed. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Hi Kirsty, thanks for your lovely review, you both did very well and I am so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. "

Jane Earnshaw reviewed: Building and weaving a simple stool at The Quiet Workshop

"I'm writing this review sitting on the stool I made at The Quiet Workshop and I've got a big grin on my face. The teaching was perfectly pitched, the atmosphere really supportive and we got fed too! "

The Quiet Workshop responded:

"Jane, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review. It was a pleasure having you in the workshop, hearing about your extraordinary workshop build and benefitting from your skills and experience. You did a lovely job with the prep, joinery and finish on the stool and your weave was second-to-none. StJohn & Bryony"

tammy reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day 'introduction to stained glass' course. Jo, the instructor, was a great tutor and explained everything really clearly. She was always on hand to give tips and helpful comments. There was a wide choice of patterns and glass to use and it was lovely to come away with a finished piece. Its given me the confidence and skills to have a go at home. thanks again Jo"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course and shall pass your comments onto Jo too. We do hope to see you here again at Stanwick Lakes soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Margaret J reviewed: Recycled silver trinity ring making with Mat

"What a great time we had at this workshop. Very relaxed and clear instruction. Small friendly group in good surroundings and plenty of equipment. I was really pleased with the three rings we made and friends were very impressed with how much we achieved in one session. Took home a beautiful silver trinity ring "

Ros R. reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions

"My granddaughter and I had a really lovely afternoon. There was a wide variety of shapes to choose from on which to create your individual pieces. Dawn was so welcoming and helpful and I would recommend the taster session to anyone wanting to try something different. We can't wait to collect our finished pieces."

Chris reviewed: Cracket! 2 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"I had a great weekend on the Cracket course. Very useful and enjoyable guidance. I would strongly recommend this to anyone keen on gaining or improving hand tool skills."

Kate reviewed: Beginner's Candle Making Private Workshop - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

"Excellent course Sarah is a great teacher and gave lots of helpful information about candle making in a relaxed environment. Highly recommend this course."

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you Kate - Happy candle making!"

Dawn John reviewed: Monday Mosaics - One Day Mosaics Workshop For Beginners

"I had a fab day with Justine who taught with warmth and humour. I learnt loads in the well organised but laid back atmosphere. It felt like a day out with friends! I can't wait to start experimenting at home. Thank you. "

Primary Colours Murals And Mosaics responded:

"Hi Dawn, thank you for your lovely review. I too had a really nice day. If you need any help with any mosaic projects just let me know. Best wishes Justine. "

Avril Hunter reviewed: Beginners carving and lettering in stone weekend in the Scottish Borders

"Spent a lovely relaxing day in the beautiful borders learning the basics of stone carving. Natasha is a welcoming, encouraging, knowledgeable teacher. I left at the end of the day with my first stone carving, very satisfying! I would highly recommend this experience. Thanks Natasha "

Natasha Smith responded:

"Thank you Avril, You were a joy to teach and carved such a lovely feather! "

Blake S reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I loved my time learning how to carve stone with Sebastian, and I highly recommend anyone interested take the course. I would do it again, and I now have the confidence and basic knowledge to start playing around with stone all on my own! "

Joanne Webb reviewed: Wool spinning course

"Rosemary was very knowledgeable and supportive. She confirmed for me that this is a skill hope to pursue. It was a lovely day that passed so quickly."

Simply Spun responded:

"It was lovely to meet you and are a natural; keep spinning. Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. Rosemary"