Latest reviews

Karen White reviewed: Half-day 1-2-1 sharpening (woodturning gouges) workshop for 1 person

"This is my second course with Simon. 1st was a full day beginners turning, this week was sharpening. Well what a mess I had made of my tools at home, but Simon has given me the knowledge to be able to purchase equipment I need and be more confident. Thanks so much. I can't recommend Simon any higher"

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

"Hi Karen, So glad I could help you sort out your tool sharpening - they weren’t that bad! :) I hope the notes were useful; do get in touch if you need any further help. — Simon"

Jacqui Maurice reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Excellent intro to wet felting - small group who were all lovely and Melanie our tutor was welcoming, kind and explained things clearly. Will definitely sign up for another course as her workshop is spectacular with a wide range of other crafts to try out. 😀 "

Kal Ratcliffe reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"A lovely morning spent with Anne learning about the whole candle making process from the types of waxes to use, choice of containers and choosing your fragrances. There is nothing better than hand pouring your own candles and bringing home your creations. A very fun and therapeutic experience in a small group setting. "

Val. Boycott reviewed: Needle Felting into Fabric Driffield

"Absolutely loved it! Holly has inspired me to start crafting again and I will definitely be booking on to more courses."

Alison Morris reviewed: Capturing Nature Course

"My second visit to Louise and another great day - Louise explains everything in easy steps and is always on hand to support and offer advice and as before I took home a lovely product I am so proud of - brilliant tutor "

Louise Anne designs responded:

"Thank you for your lovely words. It was lovely to see you again and your Jewellery was gorgeous "

Vickie reviewed: Resin Jewellery (UV)

"My friend and I attended this workshop with no previous knowledge. Adi was such a pleasant, attentive and patient tutor and we both loved the workshop and I’m hoping there will be many more to attend. Thanks Adi….. loved our earrings and necklaces we made with you! Vickie and Nikki"

LET'S BEE CRAFTY responded:

"Thank you for your positive and kind comments Vickie, we had a great afternoon, on Saturday, and you both made amazing UV resin pieces! "

Aabda reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"This was a beginners course, Mother’s Day treat. Jonathan was brilliant. He explained well, supported where needed. I have lots of lovely pieces from the day. Great tea and cake. Highly recommend."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Aabda - it was a great day and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it enough to write this very kind review. Well done with your silver jewellery making. You are always welcome back! Jonathan"

Dean Walsh reviewed: CALLIGRAPHY COURSE for Beginners in Bournville Birmingham

"Great class. Very useful for a beginner"

Faye Broadway reviewed: Glass Bead Workshop (lampwork glass)

"As a birthday present to me, and a Christmas present from myself to my daughter, we celebrated in style with this course. Received a warm welcome from Sarah (plus the other ladies there) and a cuppa also. Sarah explained everything to us about how we would proceed and also the H&S aspects also. Everything was extremely well demonstrated and explained to us. The colour choices were fabulous. Sarah watched over us and guided us through. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone. We were delighted to see the beads and can’t wait to show them off. We will book a session again to do some independent making (though I’m sure we will probably ask for lots more advice)! Honestly an amazing experience. "

Louise Jefford reviewed: Silver Metal clay - seascapes

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learned a great deal. The instructor was very clear about the process and took time to help as and when appropriate. She also shared her knowledge above and beyond, offering advice and making suggestions. We all had a warm welcome and everyone felt very relaxed to learn in a safe environment. I would highly recommend this course and instructor. "

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you so much Louise, I am glad you had such a lovely time. I love sharing and watching everyone enjoying themselves and trying new things. I hope I will see you again on the next part of your journey."

Hugh reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"I had a great day carving my first spoon. The pace was ideal with enough time to feel as if I had achieved something worthwhile by the end. Alan is a welcoming and friendly instructor and we had lovely home cooked food at regular intervals throughout the day! Absolutely recommended- Alan knows his stuff and can help anyone to create a great spoon."

Carolyn reviewed: Traditional Footstool Course

"Just finished a 2 day Footstool workshop in Bristol. What a great experience. The classroom was made up of people making floor cushions, Eco footstools and Tradition footstools and others re-upholstering dining chairs and comfy chairs that they had brought from home. A great mix and lovely to see what you could do. So now looking around for a chair to re-upholster! Thank you for a great course and all your help"

Bristol Upholstery Collective responded:

"A huge thank you for joining us and for your kind words about the course. We're thrilled to have been a part of your upholstery journey and can't wait to see where it takes you next. Happy upholstering, and don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need any assistance or inspiration along the way! "

Gillian Shevels reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Half Day Beginners Workshop

"Thank you, very interesting and informative, trying a new skill is always a little scary, but I had fun and will definitely come back."

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, hope to see you back soon. "

Jo reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"I bought this as a gift for my wife and she said it was one of the best days of her life! Great location, pace of the course was perfect, very thorough, use of quality tools and materials, banging lunch. "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review. Glad to hear she enjoyed her gift of a day here so much. All the best Mark and Cristina "

Matt reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"I attended the one day spoon carving course. Can't recommend it enough. Mark and Christina were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Great fun and you get to learn a new skill and take something away to be proud of. Beautiful surroundings. The home cooked lunch is fantastic too!"

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Thank you for your joining us and taking time to review the day. So glad you enjoyed yourself. Keep carving. All the best Mark and Cristina"

Barb Cannell reviewed: Stained glass for all at the Cheshire School of Glass

"Bought as a gift for my sister - but decided to tag along - This probably was the best art course I have been on and I have delivered quite a few myself! Incredible, knowledgeable and skilful Practitioners, who nurture individuals through cutting and snapping glass - into an intricate bespoke stain glass, with all the patience of saints - set in a professional studio. Best two days I had for a long time -planning to return and try a variety of other classes - truly uplifting, inspirational experience - worth every penny "

Cheshire School of Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking time to write such a lovely and positive review Barbara, really looking forward to seeing you again. Jen, Kat and the CSG team"

Alison reviewed: Learn how to layer up, quilt and bind a quilt, table runner or placemat

"Thank you so much. I learnt so much yesterday and now have the knowledge I need to go and produce more quilts!"

Nicole Naylor reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"My daughter and I would highly recommend this course. It was well organised and we learnt a lot. It was a lovely way to spend a morning doing something mindful and craft based. It was a really friendly atmosphere and biscuits were also kindly provided! We made three candles and a wax melt and learnt about how to scent and colour them. Overall good value for money. Would definitely book again. "

Mary reviewed: Learn how to layer up, quilt and bind a quilt, table runner or placemat

"I had a really enjoyable day , with a friendly group. I learned all the skills needed with options of how to work through issues that arise and what isn’t a problem when putting a quilt together. I did a small project of placemats , but have a lot of respect for those who were assembling a full bed sized quilt. I had not realised how many skills are needed to finish a quilt. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to dip their toe into understanding and learning the skills needed. The team were very helpful and helped to make difficult tasks become much easier. "

Viraaj Patel reviewed: Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

"Did this course with Jake on a peaceful Sunday. Jake was excellent right from the start with a warm welcoming smile and happy to just get stuck into the course straight away. He's such a knowledgeable guy and clearly loves what he does and it shows in how he delivers the course. We built an amazing coffee table and Jake explained all the various cuts and joints we would use, their purpose and how the specific tools are used for all the work. Overall it was an amazing, tiring, but extremely rewarding day and I would highly recommend to anyone with even a passing interest. Jake is a great instructor and such a lovely person that you will want to try your best and he will definitely get the best out of you. 5+ stars and definitely the best course I've been on so far."

Viraaj Patel reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Did this course with Jake on a peaceful Sunday. Jake was excellent right from the start with a warm welcoming smile and happy to just get stuck into the course straight away. He's such a knowledgeable guy and clearly loves what he does and it shows in how he delivers the course. We built an amazing coffee table and Jake explained all the various cuts and joints we would use, their purpose and how the specific tools are used for all the work. Overall it was an amazing, tiring, but extremely rewarding day and I would highly recommend to anyone with even a passing interest. Jake is a great instructor and such a lovely person that you will want to try your best and he will definitely get the best out of you. 5+ stars and definitely the best course I've been on so far."

Thompsons Wood responded:

"That's some incredible words there mate, thank you so much! It really does mean a lot to me that you take the time out to write these lovely things and about me too! 😊 so thanks a million and you did produce a well executed table, it won't fall apart anytime soon I can tell you that much! "

Lisa reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"Sheila was so welcoming and personable. My mum and I attended her workshop as a day out for Mother’s Day. My mum was able to bring along a photo of a pendant she liked and Sheila was able to provide the guidance to help make something very similar. It was such a fun afternoon and we both have a very different appreciation for jewellery now we see the craftsmanship that goes into it! Thank you for a lovely afternoon!"

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Hi Lisa, I'm glad you had a lovely afternoon. It was very good to meet you both. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend. Please get in touch if you'd like to return on another occasion. Regards, Sheila"

Sonia Harman-Dawson reviewed: Frame Loom Workshop

"Fabulous course, highly enjoyable and informative."

N reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle

"Great beginners course, lots of fun, super to do something with my hands. Interesting mix of people, looking forward to taking it a step further when possible . "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Nancy. So pleased you enjoyed it so much. x"

Chari reviewed: Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop

"For me this was a good course for making a start on copper foiling techniques. I liked practising with clear glass before starting to complete my chosen design. This meant that I could be more confident when working on my final piece. There was a relaxed atmosphere and Sarah was attentive and patient. "

Hobgoblin Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you Chari, your piece was beautiful, I hope you can get it to fit comfortably in the frame. "