Latest reviews

Howard reviewed: Resin crafting for beginners

"I really enjoyed the Resin Course. It was informative and fun. Scott is wonderfully open and kind. He comes across as an engaging enthusiastic man who knows a lot and is clearly highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional. I would encourage you to give it a go. It's time and money well spent."

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Howard thanks for such a lovely review. I really glad you enjoyed the day, had fun and learned some new stuff. remember to spray your mould before you pour and have fun being creative Scott "

Kimble reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Excellent. Huge array of equipment to work with. Plenty of help at hand from the two tutors who were friendly and informative. Never welded before but by the end of the day had made a passable garden flower scuplture from scrap. Highly recommended."

Keith Lough reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Robert provided a gentle journey from talking about the wood (fallen Pollok lime) through the tools and techniques for making them work. He was patient with our various ambitions and abilities with the various tools and, one way or another, everyone created a spoon. The tools are very sharp, so you need to listen to Robert and 'listen' to the wood; be patient. It's an unheated workshop; take layers of clothing. A really nice day."

Linda Atkinson reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Wonderful course, very well organised. Melanie was really friendly and a good teacher. Relaxed and great value for money."

Sarah reviewed: Kit Sea Glass Wire Wrap, Jewellery Making, DIY, Pendant, Pre-cut Wire Pieces and x1 Sea Glass Colour Instructions all inclusive

"My Sea Glass Kit was perfect, arrived on time, packaged nicely and easy instructions photos helped, lovely bits of sea glass."

JEWELLERY KITS & SILVER BITS responded:

"Hello Sarah I am thrilled to hear you are pleased with your Sea Glass Kit, always lovely to hear back personal reviews, thank you for taking the time to let me know. Nicky Gee"

Goodall reviewed: Needle Felting Landscape Workshop with Janine Jacques

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Tutor was informative, patient, helpful & attentive. Everybody succeeded in completing a beautiful piece of work. Plenty of equipment, with a great choice of colours."

Janine Jacques responded:

"Thank you so much for coming and your lovely review. Really appreciate it. All the best Janine "

Sue Percy reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"My friend and I had the most enjoyable and informative morning with Barbara learning how to make felt work animals. Would definitely recommend this course with Barbara"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Sue, it was lovely to meet you both. I loved your cutie little mice 😁. Happy future crafting."

Reuben reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Teacher was amazing. Helped everyone understand and was so nice."

Caron Kilroy reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"I went along to the needle felting cats and dogs course as a complete novice in February 2024. The studio is a fabulous Aladdins cave of craft in an incredible historic building. Josephine is so talented at her many fibre crafts and was super helpful and kind and guided us all so well in making our animals. I absolutely love the whole day and am proud of my dog as my first attempt at it. If you are looking for a fun course to do, this is the one. This is ideal and you would be hard pushed to find anybody with Josephine’s knowledge. I really loved it. Thank you so much. "

Phinefibre responded:

"Hi Caron, Delighted you had a lovely day learning all about needle felting animals and enjoyed the studio space or my ‘Aladdins cave’. Thank you so much for your very kind thoughts about my fibre arts skills, much appreciated."

Martina Jarosova reviewed: Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman

"If you're looking for an unforgettable woodcarving experience look no further. :) I highly recommend this course which I recently had the pleasure of attending. From start to finish, it was an experience filled with laughter, learning, and genuine camaraderie. The course takes place in Giles' cozy studio and thanks to smaller group size, we were able to connect and share our passions for nature and woodcarving. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it easy to dive into the creative process with enthusiasm. But it was our teacher who truly made this course unforgettable. Patient, passionate, and endlessly skilled, he guided us through every step of the woodcarving journey. I would not hesitate to book an advanced course when I get the chance. Thank you for the wonderful day! ☀️"

Giles Newman responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Martina. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and to learn of your creative journey, to see your beautiful work and to share in such a truly enjoyable day. I do hope that you continue to carve and that you find a way to pull together all of your skills into your incredible jewellery creations. Thank you again!"

Kristofer reviewed: Blacksmithing and Forging Workshop, making copper wrist bands and steel coat hooks.

"She's great at what she can make, lovely work and shows you how do it well. Good working with your hands. Good cost for it."

Grace Forge responded:

"Thanks Kristopher! Appreciate it "

Jay Whewell reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"My husband and I had a great few hours with Carolyn. She put us at ease instantly and we had such fun trying something new! Thanks so much for a good day, looking forward to seeing how our pieces turn out :) "

Sarah Griffiths reviewed: Soap Making for Beginners

"What a lovely day I had with Diane. After a warm welcome, Diane chatted with me about the various stages and processes of soap making. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to explain the science behind it all in a very interesting and accessible way. I was an absolute beginner to soap making and had seen various kits online but wanted to have a greater understanding of how and what I could achieve. I couldn’t have wished for a better tutor. I made some heavenly lavender soap in a very relaxed setting but precision, attention to detail and safety were paramount in Diane’s kitchen. The course fulfilled all my expectations and more. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to venture into soap making. "

Aroma Natural responded:

"Sarah, what can I say... huge thank you for such an amazing review, and for taking the time to write it. It really does help other people to hear that you have had a good time and learnt how to make a lovely soap. I would also like to thank you as you took me out of my comfort zone by using keffir for the first time. Enjoy your soap and thank you once again. It was lovely to have you here and to meet your husband. "

Richard Rogers reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Recently attended this 2-day sculpture workshop in Norfolk with Jo. Learning new skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere made the experience truly special. Jo's guidance added a calm touch, making it a perfect way to spend a couple of days immersed in creativity."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Richard - your extra large abstract dog was fantastic! Thank goodness he managed to fit into your car 😆🙌. What a statement piece for wherever you decide to place him. Well done! Jo xx"

Daniela Wolff reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"I had a wonderful day making a pheasant willow sculpture for my garden. Kate was very patient and helpful and we all ended the day with a great piece of art to take home. I would definitely recommend this workshop for anyone who would like to have a go and learn a new skill. "

Sue reviewed: Personalised leather bound journal workshop

"Loved the day... Tracy was welcoming, informative and a great teacher. Brilliant experience and to be recommended. "

Zelie reviewed: Monthly Sewing November- Sew a bottle gift bag

"A lovely relaxed afternoon. Great venue. Very friendly tuition. The pace of the workshop was good. All the materials were beautiful. Lovely and very useful end product with lots of skills learned along the way."

Carol Parker reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"This workshop was utterly amazing and I enjoyed every single second. Jo is a wonderful tutor, everything was organised and explained, with ample space to work. Jo's studio is a beautiful inspiration too. Being an absolute beginner to sculpting, I was thrilled with the piece I created by the end of the two days under Jo's excellent and patient tuition. I highly recommend Jo's workshop and if you are new to sculpture then don't be nervous, Jo will talk you through it and you'll have a wonderful time."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Carol 😘 I loved your fabulous abstract dog finished in patina copper (the first one finished in that metal paint - and I'm sure not the last!). I'm so lucky to have my modern workshop - the best 60th birthday present ever! Jo xx"

Jo king reviewed: Sewing courses - All Levels at Tandem Crafts, Stourbridge

"Cath was a very caring, thoughtful and insightful teacher who was easy to learn from. We have booked in more sessions."

Tandem Crafts responded:

"So glad you both enjoyed the session. Look forward to seeing you soon"

Peter reviewed: Collagraph Printmaking Weekend Workshop

"What a great way to spend a weekend. I really had no idea of quite what to expect, but I did come with a few ideas of images I thought would work because of "shapes", so a Polish folk group, the Taj Mahal and the last minute inspiration of an explosion of textures all delivered more than I could have hoped thanks to Hannah's guidance. Building layers of texture, sealing, inking & pressing produced three remarkable prints using quite different approaches. I wanted to be able to leave and try at home, so as long as I get some of the right inks should be able to get something done for myself. Well worth the time - thanks a bunch Hannah."

Hannah Cantellow Studio responded:

"Thank you Peter, I thoroughly enjoyed it as well and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your collagraph prints and experiments. Thanks for the coffee too!"

Gina & Kirsten reviewed: Stained glass mosaic garden bird stakes in the Cotswolds

"Throughly enjoyable day. Well paced to ensure that birds were finished but without being hurried. Good explanation of each step as we got to it. Really pleased with the finished birds."

Baobab Tree Mosaics responded:

"Thank you, I'm really glad you had a good day. Your little birds were beautiful. "

Kat Morgan reviewed: 2-hour 'body bits' pottery workshop for your hen party, birthday or other gathering

"The best experience. Highly recommend! Cannot wait to see the finished product! Thank you Alice! "

Hot Fox Pottery responded:

"It was great to meet you all and I am glad you had fun! Hope you had a great rest of the hen do! "

Nina reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A fast paced but very fun and enjoyable course (with great background music, too!). You learn a lot in a very short time and I was very happy to take my own handmade basket home with me at the end of the day. Becky and Jonny were always available to help and explain which was excellent. Thank you!"

Jane Seekings reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"What a great day. Olivia was knowledgeable, friendly and inspiring! I learned lots of new things and came away determined to do more lino printing at home. "

Debs Williams reviewed: Terrazzo Coaster Making Workshop - Sedgefield

"What a great afternoon. Debbie was very friendly and informative about the process of creating Terrazzo coasters which generated different ideas from those attending. Would highly recommend this course if you love craft and gaining new ideas and experiences."