Latest reviews

Ann reviewed: Beginners Screen Printing Onto Paper

"This course was a great introduction to screen printing. A lovely course tutor who was very knowledgeable and encouraging. Great host and lovely workspace that made for a wonderful relaxed evening where some fantastic images were created in a short space of time. I would definitely return and recommend the course and providers! "

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Thanks for this lovely review Ann, and for taking the time to leave it. It was wonderful to have you join us, and to welcome you to our workshop space. I thought everyone did so well, and thank you for letting me join in :-) I do love when I get the chance to get creative myself too! We hope to welcome you back soon. Enjoy your prints! Best wishes Lynn :-) "

Maria reviewed: Premium 1-2-1 Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"My husband really enjoyed the experience and would recommend."

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Thank you Maria, that is really great to hear that Simon enjoyed his stained glass workshop day as I know this was a Christmas gift that maybe he wasn't expecting! I hope he enjoyed learning about the stained glass process and that he was proud of his panel."

Charlotte reviewed: Silver jewellery making -Ring Taster

"My original course was cancelled due to snow and ice, but Karen rescheduled after consulting me about dates. I joined her friendly group of students doing their five week jewellery course, with Karen giving me loads of individual attention to help me create my silver ring. A fantastic bonus was that I'd taken along some silver rings that I could no longer wear, to ask her advice about them, and she showed me how to enlarge them. So I came away with four wearable rings, not just one! "

Heather reviewed: Stained glass garden panel workshop - Hampshire

"I had a great time learning this new craft. I've never done anything like this before. Rachel made it easy to follow the process and I brought something home at the end of the day. I'm left handed but I was able to adapt things to manage that. The 3 other ladies I did it with were lovely."

Swanwick Studio responded:

"Arhhh Heather, those are lovely words thank you. You students are always lovely :-) It's always great to spend a day being creative then able to take home something beautiful to Wow all your friends & family :-)"

David Finnegan reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"This was a great day. Colin is a great tutor. He showed me the ropes then let me get on with it whilst supervising and advising all the way through. I made, with his help, a toasting fork and a decorative snail. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone interested in something a bit different."

Andrew Rostron reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"The day was really informative with lots of practical examples. We requested Mig welding. A steady pace throughout the day. Julian insisted he showed us all methods and ran over time to ensure we gained experience we needed. Would definitely recommend"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Andrew for your review. Yes we certainly did cover a good deal of joints and welding positions. Happy for you to come back to me if you have any snags when you start on your projects. Nice to meet you both. Regards,Julian"

Chloe & Scott reviewed: Cornish Blacksmithing Experience

"My husband and I both had a really fun day learning from Jeremy. We came away with exactly what we had hoped for. Jeremy was very calm and patient with us, explaining everything in just the right amount of detail to give us the best results. Definitely recommend! "

Eriko reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"Ive had an amazing day! Viv was brilliant. It was my first time to make a jewellery like this and Viv was very good at explaining everything so I can understand. I really appreciate that she tried to help me with the ring that I wanted to make and I can't be happier with the result. I definitely learnt from the best!"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Eriko, thank you so much for this really lovely review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your day - you accepted the challenges and worked hard, you must be so proud of yourself 😊 The spinner ring you chose to make was a new combination for me and you worked it beautifully ⭐ Thank you for pushing the boundaries 😊"

Chloe reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My mum and I had a great afternoon at the lantern workshop, it was so much fun! Melanie was a lovely teacher and helped us to create some lovely pieces. There were loads of lovely materials and stencils available, and the supply of tea and cakes was a bonus. We'll definitely be joining Melanie for another course."

Sophie Jackson reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"My friend and I had a great session with Dawn learning how to machine embroider. Lots of inspiration and the most amazing stash of fabrics/threads etc to work with. 2.5 hours just sped by. "

Pam Jordan reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"Thanks Louise for being very patient with me on the wheel. It was good to have a 'go' and make an attempt at throwing some bowls. Looking forward to seeing finished items.. (I think!)"

Sara reviewed: 2 hr Potters Wheel Experience, Heskin Chorley

"The two hours of the taster session flew by. Hannah was a great teacher, friendly, clear & encouraging. Thoroughly recommend giving it a try. "

The Crafty potter responded:

"Hi Sara Thank you for your fab review, it was lovely having you join us in the studio kind regards sharon"

Julie reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"Great course by Richard at Potterydayz, really enjoyed learning the basics, we'll be back to learn more."

Potterydayz responded:

"That's great Julie, I look forward to your next visit. Many thanks for the review."

Fred Fletcher reviewed: Blacksmithing for two people North West UK

"Had a great, very informative day with Colin. All techniques explained and demonstrated before we had a go. Fully recommend the whole day. "

Andrew Welford reviewed: Making a Stained Glass Suncatcher (Langley Park 124)

"I was made to feel really welcome from the start . It was fantastic and I loved making my suncatcher . I would definitely recommend this course "

Simply Smallholding responded:

"Hello again. Thanks for your kind words. So good to hear you enjoyed it."

Jeremy Bailey reviewed: Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

"My wife and I spent a delightful 3 hours with Sarah yesterday making each other rings for Valentines. Sarah was not only extremely welcoming and friendly, she is clearly extremely knowledgeable. She led us gently through the stages of preparing the metal, soldering the joints, making the rings round and correctly sized and then hammered and polished. Every step was explained and then demonstrated and then we were supported to complete each step ourselves. A truly fabulous afternoon and tremendous value for money, and a decent cuppa too! 100% satisfaction and can't recommend this course enough. Amazing! Thank you Sarah!"

Nigel reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I really enjoyed myself on the one-day welding course. Tony is a great teacher and he has a special knack for teaching which makes it both fun and highly enjoyable. This also speeds up the learning process so we covered a lot of ground during the day and I came away very confident I had acquired the necessary skills to do all the basics in Mig welding including vertical welding both up and down. I can't recommend this course highly enough if you want to learn a lot in a short space of time and enjoy doing it. The other big thing is you can normally book right away without waiting weeks or months so for me I was able to book the next day. I will be recommending this to friends and associates. Thank you Tony for a great day and a brilliant experience."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Nigel for a wonderful review. I really enjoyed meeting you and spending the day in your company. I am pleased you enjoyed the day and took away the knowledge needed to help you move forward with your welding skills. If you require any further assistance in the future please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your custom it is very much appreciated. Regards Tony "

April reviewed: Leather Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire

"I really enjoyed this workshop, which I booked for both me and my husband. The instructor Kelly was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone understood the process each step of the way and also gave us tips on how we can keep practicing at home. Karen's craft barn has a lovely atmosphere (with tea and coffee available!) and a creative haven!"

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"So glad you enjoyed the workshop and pleased with your journals. What a lovely way to spend time together. Hope to see you at another workshop Best wishes Karen"

Chris Coombs reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Really enjoyable day, I could not fault it in any way. Bill very informative, and understanding. Would strongly 're immense it to a to be who fancies a go"

Jonathan Salter reviewed: Forging for fun! 5 hours at the Blacksmith's forge

"Excellent day. Josh was very supportive. "

Su reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"As an absolute beginner I was not sure what to expect. Vicky soon put me at ease with a warm and friendly welcome. Her tuition was crystal clear and I soon felt confident to begin my design. Vicky gives you free rein to create whatever you would like and is there to support every step of the way. We chatted the morning away while creating it was like meeting an old friend. I will definitely be returning as she got me hooked! "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Su, thank you for your wonderful words, they are appreciated. Your pieces are well thought out and will make a lovely set once fired!. All the best Vicky"

Natalie reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"I felt great joy, freedom and empowerment whilst completing this course with Tejal- being warmly welcomed into the world of stain glass with gentle guidance, encouragement and Tejal’s boundless creativity was a brilliant way to get to know a new medium. I feel ready and excited to keep making thanks to such a fulfilling and interesting day. I’ll definitely be back!!"

Beverley Coxhill reviewed: Crochet Worshop - All levels at Tandem Crafts, Stourbridge

"Myself and friend Kaz really enjoyed our crochet course with Anne and learnt so much to set us on the right track with our desire to start crocheting. Would recommend this course to anyone."

Tandem Crafts responded:

"Hi Beverly it was lovely to meet you both. The afternoon was full of laughter with you both. Enjoy your new hobby look forward to seeing your progress "

Leo reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"My friend and I had a lovely day with Lisa-Marie creating. Truly enjoyable experience with an artist generous with her skills and knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend."

Jo Murray reviewed: Weave an alpaca scarf in a day

"I attended this course last Saturday with my sister and I loved every minute and despite my sister not being at all craftsy, she did too! We had a warm welcome, in depth and knowledgeable instruction from Caroline and Becky and all the help we needed to create our own woven alpaca scarves. I have not stopped wearing mine since! Lunch was delicious, seeing the alpacas and the mill was also another highlight. Just lovely day all round. Definitely recommend."

Clivewood Alpacas responded:

"Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re wearing your scarf, it was beautiful. "