Latest reviews

Jackie reviewed: Perfume Making in Norfolk

"4 of us on a birthday celebration descended on Diane for a fabulous day of discovery of the art of making perfume. Diane was wonderful, so informative, kind and patient with us all. Diane demonstrated a lot of knowledge and gave us a well balanced day so we didn’t get overloaded with aromas, and she had plenty to choose from. We all left at the end of the day with our own unique bottle filled creations. A perfume we had made ourselves to our own tastes. Lovely lovely day thank you Diane "

Aroma Natural responded:

"Oh my goodness, thank you for such a lovely review. So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves, you made my job so easy. It was a pleasure to join in with your special celebration and thank you for sharing the birthday cake with me. You all made lovely perfume, so I hope you enjoy wearing it. "

Jayne reviewed: Identifying Trees in Winter

"Really interesting course - I learned such a lot and would definitely recommend. Looking forward to taking part in future similar events "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks Jayne for coming along to this course, we're very pleased that you found it interesting. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes"

Abby Oates reviewed: Fused glass introduction full day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"What a lovely day spent with Vicky learning and playing with fused glass! Can’t wait to see my finished pieces after firing… Now, what shall I make next time?! Thanks for all your expert guidance, suggestions and the lovely lunch Vicky. I’ll be back!"

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Abby, thank you for your kind words, I think I may have mentioned it's slightly addictive.....! You are welcome back anytime. All the best Vicky"

Julie reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"I had a great day learning to do stained glass with Vicky. Vicky is an extremely good teacher going through each process clearly and concisely especially as I was a complete beginner. I was pleased to find that it was a one on one day with Vicky. I think that I found the soldering the hardest part of the process - definitely need more practice with that. Cutting the glass was not so easy on the curve but I was very pleased with the final piece and loved the vibrant colours. Thank you Vicky for your patience and expertise and thank you for the lovely lunch."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Julie, thank you for your lovely review, it is appreciated. There is always one process that people find a bit trickier than others but you overcame it and have a piece that will stay vibrant for years to come. All the best Vicky "

Lorraine Simpson-Housley reviewed: Reverse Applique and Free-motion Machine Embroidery York

"Really enjoyed the course! I produced a lovely piece, of my own design, although there were plenty of pre-prepared templates and Holly was very helpful with advice on how to work it. Recommended to my WI group. Thank you. "

Thread and Press responded:

"Your work was really beautiful, thanks for joining me and thank you for the lovely feedback. "

Claire Burns reviewed: Beginners Woodturning

"Excellent day with Roger. My husband and I are beginners and wanted to try different things. Roger was very adaptable and worked with us so we got the most of the day. Very good at explaining and demonstrating how to use the tools. Lots of tea as well which always helps! "

Glen Hassall reviewed: Guitar Set-up (Electric)

"Spent a very enjoyable morning with Ted learning how to assess neck relief, how to make truss rod adjustments, clean fingerboard and polish frets, service floating trem and bridge mechanism, adjust action and set intonation. My guitar now feels like a completely better different guitar. We also discussed music, bands we’d seen and even had some time for a quick jam."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you for the kind words Glen I hope your guitar feels much better after our hard work on Friday. Your guitar had a nice birthday indeed! It was a pleasure jamming Radiohead and Zep with you. If you ever want to build that 3 string Strum stick or learn about woodwork you know where to find me ? Kind regards Ted "

Clare Marriott reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making in Durham

"Claire was very welcoming and helpful throughout the workshop. I asked lots of questions because I’m making candles as wedding favours and she was really patient and incredibly knowledgeable! A lovely morning, Thank you Claire. "

Andy Hooper reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"An excellent one day course for beginners like me, Ollie explained everything clearly and the end result on my piece of furniture is just how I wanted and remembered it in the family home all those years ago, thank you 😊 "

Hilary reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a fabulous day, Jo was amazing guiding us through our hare sculptures at a lovely pace with clear and helpful advice all the way. I shared the day with my friend and a lovely small group of fellow makers, lots of concentration and cheerful chats. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone of any skill level. Thank you Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Hilary - it was a lovely group which jelled right from the start! So glad you both enjoyed the day and went away with lovely hares. Jo xx"

Chris Parker reviewed: Identifying Trees in Winter

"I enjoyed doing the course. Ryan was very knowledgable and I learnt so much and I bought a winter tree identification book to start my collection. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us for this course and your kind review. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes"

Julie Edwards reviewed: Gemstone Stacking Rings: Silver Jewellery Making

"A great way to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Nina, you were great. Thank you."

Gareth Parker reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Brilliant one day introduction. Very much a beginner when I came and Tony’s excellent teaching has given me the confidence to go away and improve on my own. Really enjoyed the variation and was very well looked after. Kept it simple which was ideal "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Gareth . Appreciated the time you took to share your experience . I am very pleased that you gained confidence and will continue developing your welding skills on your own . Please feel free to contact me if you need any further advice . Regards Tony "

Nicola Cook reviewed: Dried Flower Embroidery Crafternoon with Debbie Bryan | Ruddington Village

"Really enjoyed our crafternoon embroidering with flowers. The environment at Ruddington was beautiful and relaxing and Katie was so helpful. Would highly recommended and we will be back to try other activities 😊"

Debbie Bryan responded:

"HI Nicola, Thankyou so much for your 5 star review, so pleased you enjoyed your time with us, we look forward to seeing you again soon, bye for now Debbie "

Jennie Green reviewed: Beginner OR Intermediate Woodworking Full Day Course - Saturdays

"I had such a great day with Ray who taught me so much about making a range of joints. Ray is very patient, supportive and informative, I am very grateful for what he has taught me and will use these new skills in my hobby. I will definitely go back for more lessons and continue my wood making journey. "

S Hassan reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Pat is absolutely amazing and knows her stuff! She is skilled and extremely supportive which was great for someone like me who had never done it before. I have had two sessions now and she has helped me develop my skills with great patience. I highly recommend giving it a go or opportunity to develop skills from a master."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thanks S. You made some good pots yesterday, the second session really shows your progress! Pat"

Bobby Evans reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Very Interesting and hands on course."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you for your business, It was a pleasure training NHS maintenance staff to enhance their skills. Regards Tony "

Anthony Jeffery reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Very enjoyable, hands on course."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you for your business, It was a pleasure training NHS maintenance staff to enhance their skills. Regards Tony "

Jane Davies reviewed: West Midlands: Beginner Nib Calligraphy Workshop

"Great tutor. Very informative & everything was immediately hands on. Loved it & learned a lot. "

Adrian reviewed: Lino Cutting and Printing

"Thoroughly enjoyed and learned a good deal from Amanda. She has an excellent teaching style which gave everyone plenty of individual attention whilst tutoring us all. Plenty of material was provided for our exercises together with basic tools. It was particularly special to make a piece which we could take away at the end of the day to show our achievement. "

Field Studies Council, Flatford Mill responded:

"Thank you so much Adrian for your kind review. Thank you for visiting Flatford Mill and we hope you can join us again soon. Amanda wanted us to pass on that she's so pleased to be able to facilitate and encourage people who want to learn new skills and to be creative. Kind regards, Amanda and the team at Field Studies Council, Flatford Mill."

Barbara Taylor reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Thank you Sarah for your excellent teaching. I am a complete novice and have been putting off learning this new skill for years. I wish I had come to you sooner. My piano stool has been transformed and I now have confidence in handling tools, thanks to your patience. It was good to see what other students were accomplishing and everyone was so friendly. A lovely day (though quite tiring!)"

LW reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"A great course. Recommend. "

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Thank you!!! Glad you both had a good day. "

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

"Thank you Sarah for a great morning. Been meaning to do this course for ages. So was really happy with what you covered - feel confident now to try out these techniques myself. For anyone considering this course, Sarah is a great teacher - very knowledgeable and packs in a lot of things in the workshop. Very happy with my bag of goodies to take home. Would definitely do an advanced course at some point. "

Candle by Events responded:

"Thank you - really pleased you enjoyed the workshop"

Chris and Vicky reviewed: Stained Glass course

"I booked this course for my wife for Christmas as something to enjoy together. Keith was fantastic and really made the day as we were complete novices to stained glass. He guaranteed it was just my wife and I so we could get the help and support we needed to produce the two pieces of stained glass that. We would highly recommend."

Antique and Period Glassworks responded:

"Thanks Chris, it was a fun day, I bet your glass looks good when it’s fitted, keith."

Tracey reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions

"Brilliant, will be returning "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the session, Tracey, looking forward to seeing everybody’s work coming out of the kiln, it was a lovely afternoon. Look forward to welcoming you back and seeing what you make next time! - Dawn "