Latest reviews

Penny Walmsley reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I was on this course with Helen and Ron and agree wholeheartedly with everything they have said. I was worried about using the shave horse and the draw knife but after a demonstration and a bit of practice, absolutely loved it. Each of the woodworking tools took a bit of getting used to, but once you got the hang of it, it was easy. I made a sturdy footstool out of Chestnut, which I believe will last for many years outside, under my veranda. I did this course as I wanted to see if I would be able to do the longer 6 day Creative Seating course. Now I feel confident to try. Looking forward to coming back in April."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Penny, I look forward to seeing you in April! "

Ryan reviewed: Willow Weaving – Little Peg Basket

"I highly recommend this course. Jane is an amazing teacher and I loved hearing about the history of basketry. Such a beautiful venue and Mara is always there to help :) Thank you."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us for this course Ryan. We're delighted that you had a positive experience. Look forward to seeing you again soon. "

Ailsa reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"A very informal, relaxed and enjoyable session. Geoff takes time to demonstrate and explain the various processes in throwing a pot and was on hand to encourage and support as I had a go. One to one tuition made it excellent value for money. Overall very enjoyable "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the session, Ailsa Thank you for your review and hope to see you back again soon. Geoff"

Anneka reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"Really great morning with Kathy making candles and having a good old chat! We especially loved printing our images onto pillar candles - definitely going to try that at home! Thanks to Kathy who was full of chandler knowledge, really hospitable and even gave my husband a card for his birthday!"

Bernie reviewed: Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

"Eleanor is a wonderful teacher. There is time to learn health & safety, cutting and design techniques, before making our own creations. I felt inspired and comfortable to try things out (as a novice to this art form). I had a fun day. Whole-heartedly recommend this course ❤"

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Bernie, it was great to have you with us and to see your confidence grow in trying our new designs of your own! Wear them with pride, they are lovely! Hope to see you again at a future course! Thank you for coming and for your enthusiastic review! Best wishes Eleanor "

Alice Hughes reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Excellent course with Judith. She was very attentive to each person's idea and helped them achieve what they could in the time we had. Left feeling inspired to buy some lino equipment and try it myself at home! Highly recommend this course. "

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Alice, thank you. Lovely to meet you and to help you create your elegant hare prints. I hope you enjoy making many more prints in the future!"

Cormac reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"A fantastic day with Tony! He provided a very well structured course with a well tailored learning curve. All risk felt well mitigated creating a lovely learning environment and he clearly has a wealth of experience and knowledge that is imparted effortlessly. The one on one method is excellent and well worth it, meaning every single move I made was able to be assessed and constructively criticised to progress quickly. I feel very confident after this course in both method and setup. I am now very keen to develop my welding further. Well recommended!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Cormac Thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure teaching you. I have no doubt that you will continue developing your skills and knowledge further to achieve your objectives . If I can be of any further assistance in future please don’t hesitate to contact me. Regards Tony "

Ann Hodges reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - Saturday Workshop

"I have just done the upholstery workshop with my daughter. We had an excellent day learning how to strip down and reupholster drop in seat dining chairs that were much in need of tlc. Sarah was very welcoming, knowledgeable and encouraging. We had fun, learned new skills, came away with 2 upholstered chairs and the supplies and confidence to tackle the remaining chairs at home. "

Patricia Lewis reviewed: Introduction to simple Ink Drawings

"Thoroughly enjoyed it, very relaxed atmosphere, had a lot of fun and am itching to get experimenting with these new ideas. Nina is a great teacher. "

Jansen reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Did this course with my Sons (aged 16 and 21) in Feb 2024, and it kept each of us busy/engaged for the whole weekend. Arian is an excellent teacher of this craft, and carefully guides complete beginners through to making a knife with leather pouch. We were all blown away by the end results and now appreciate the never ending filing, sanding and sharpening :-) You also come away learning how to sharpen knives. We are now cherishing our knives, oiling the handles and keeping the blades sharp."

Oliver Osborne reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"Really enjoyed the course. The teacher was very informative and the overall flow of the course / intro / using and learning about tools worked very well! I will definitely come back for another course! "

Lucille Reeves reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"My daughter and I spent a delightful afternoon with Sarah whose patience and knowledge are abundant. Very happy with the colourful glass items we made. "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review -pleased you like your pieces!"

Sandy Foster reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - London

"I loved this course so much. Elspeth really set up a relaxed and fun environment and her instructions were delivered clearly and with patience. I came away with a project I was excited about completing and lots of ideas for the next. Would definitely come again and recommend to others. "

Ragged Life responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed the day, we would love to see you at another class learning a different technique. Thanks for the lovely review Sandy :-) Make sure you send us pics of your creations."

Elizabeth Sheldon reviewed: Beautiful Bookbinding

"I was lucky to have 2 half -day classes to myself. Fiona is knowledgeable and talented. We completed 3 different types of books and I have made some myself at home so Fiona gave me enough knowledge and skill to be able to do them on my own. Looking forward to her paper making classes next"

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Elizabeth. It was a pleasure to welcome you to my studio and share some bookbinding skills with you. I am so pleased you have managed to create some more. Looking forward to teaching you some Ecoprinting in the Spring x"

Isabel Ayres reviewed: Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - London

"A fun and relaxing day. Elspeth is knowledgeable and encouraging. I left with some beautiful materials and lots of inspiration for future projects!"

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you Isabel, you were a pleasure to teach :-)"

Sue Crampton reviewed: Willow Hare workshop

"Amazing course! Rachel was a brilliant teacher- clear instructions and she made sure we all kept on track to go home with a completed hare. Excellent venue- warm and bright. It was a full on day, went home shattered but very thrilled with my finished hare!"

Rachel Harwood Willow responded:

"Thank you for your review Sue, I’m so glad you enjoyed the day and your hare was fabulous ! Rachel"

Debbie and Nick reviewed: Spoon Carving at Wilderness Foundation UK

"We did the workshop with Max and had a great day. He's very knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. It's certainly a challenge, but a very rewarding one; next time I see the price of a hand-carved spoon, I will be more understanding. The location is lovely, and it comes with tea, coffee and bics. Would definitely recommend"

Max Sconyers III responded:

"Thanks so much Debbie and Nick! Wonderful to meet and carve with you both. "

Christine reviewed: Stone setting in silver clay - Lori Ridgway Featherstone

"What a brilliant day. Lori is a great teacher. Nothing was an issue and she explained everything really well. "

Collin Burn reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"This was a really enjoyable day full of information and ending with keepsakes to remember. Alex is a font of knowledge and a natural teacher, easy going and patience ...much needed in my case. I would recommend this session to anyone."

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Hi Colin, thank you for leaving a review and I'm really glad you enjoyed your time! Best wishes, Alex"

Eluned Parrott reviewed: Women's Woodwork Workshop

"Had an amazing day with Jess learning how to use the tools and create a lovely tray. Really proud of the finished product because I never thought I’d be able to make something so lovely. The setting in west Wales is in a beautiful part of the world so I made a weekend of it and visited the countryside nearby. The tutor is really patient and helpful and has come up with a selection of really lovely things to choose to make. I’ll definitely try to come back for another session. I feel I’ve learned so much. Really inspired. Thank you!"

Glanmedeni Ltd responded:

"Lovely to meet you Eluned, your tray was superb! Do come and see me again soon and have a go at another project. The list is expanding all the time! "

Kae reviewed: Make Your Own Wedding Rings From Your Old Jewellery.

"The whole experience was amazing. Anna was lovely and a really great instructor, happy for us to work at a pace that we found comfortable and always ready to give us a hand if we needed."

Peter reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"I have been on many one day practical courses but blacksmithing has to be the best of them all, the tuition was excellent and Alex is a very approachable and friendly man, this one day course was an informative and enjoyable experience and excellent value for money ."

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Hi Peter, Thank you for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed your time at the forge! All the best Alex"

Di Chisholm reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"Liz's Gelli printing workshop is brilliant . The venue is stunning and I learned how to print in a way I have not tried before . I will be booking for another workshop with Liz in the future, maybe wire work . "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Di, Lovely to meet and work with you yesterday and thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day. It was such a great day working with you all and your enthusiasm and engagement was catching. You’re sure to enjoy exploring gel printing using fabric, with lots of opportunities for experimentation and development. You’ll be most welcome to try another workshop at The Slipper Studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Liz Yuille reviewed: Spring Living Wreath Workshop: Didcot OX11 Oxfordshire

"Just spent a wonderful afternoon with Jenni. She guided us through making a 'living' wreath in a supportive, but not prescriptive, way. We all left with great wreaths that will change over the coming weeks as the plants bloom. Highly recommend."

Jenni Wren Creative responded:

"Thank you Liz, we had such a lovely class and such a creative group of ladies and as you say, all left with beautiful handcrafted Spring wreaths which will develop and bloom as the season progresses. Hope to see you again for our Christmas Wreath Advanced Class. Jenni"

Debbie reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"Fantastic course. Cannot fault it."