Latest reviews

Angela reviewed: Pick & Mix Glass Fusing Taster Sessions

"Great course. Dawn really explains the process well and gives a demonstration on the technique. Really enjoyable evening, but wrap up warm as the venue is chilly. "

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"hi Angela, thank you for your lovely review, I am so glad you all enjoyed it - apologies for the lack of heating though! Work is in the kiln, will be slumping them later in the week, so should be ready soon - they're looking good! "

Carole Smith reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Northampton

"An excellent course. Will is such a good tutor. He is so good at pitching the course for each of our needs and very generous with supplies. Can’t wait to try more. I had a very basic knowledge of Stained glass but Will provided plenty of top tips and glass to practice with. I’m going to start saving for my own kit after feeling very inspired."

Katie reviewed: Breton Style Basket with Windrush Willow

"A wonderful day spent on this course and a lovely basket! It was much harder than I expected but Richard was very helpful and on hand at all times and we all got there in the end and ended up with beautiful baskets to take home!"

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Katie, Glad you enjoyed the day. Best Regards Richard"

Jane reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this furniture painting skills course held at Grappenhall Heys walled garden. It's a great location for the course as it lends to the relaxed nature of the day. Jo expertly covered many different painting techniques, giving us the opportunity to practise some before applying our preferred effects to our own item. I made the mistake of taking along too large a piece to complete in the time so heeding Jo's advice to keep it small is paramount. I would recommend the course to anyone who enjoys upcycling and learning new skills."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Jane. What a great day we had. I’m delighted you enjoyed it so much and I agree, The Walled Garden is just beautiful! 🙏💕"

Emma reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"Very good 2hr went fast. Learnt how to differnt loops. Easy to find."

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your session. You were both a pleasure to teach. Kind regards Ann"

Zerrin Kibaroglu reviewed: Wake up and Weave with Marion

"I liked this course so much that I went back the second week to weave more with Marion😊 Marion and her husband make this experience very welcoming, friendly and enjoyable plus you never know how the time passes while chatting. "

Conor reviewed: Wooden mechanical toy (automata) making

"I recently had the pleasure of attending Stef's wooden mechanical automata workshop and couldn't be happier with the experience. Stef is a wonderful teacher. He masterfully guided me through each technique, patiently answered my countless questions, and built my confidence step-by-step until I fully understood the craftsmanship behind what we were creating. Throughout the day, he demonstrated the precise techniques required to assemble the toy, making sure I understood why we were making each piece and the best way of achieving it based on his years of experience, which I then took onboard to go and do all the actual cutting, sanding, and assembling myself. By the end of the day, I had crafted a beautiful wooden toy that my son absolutely adores. The well-equipped workshop, relaxed atmosphere, and hands-on approach made this experience truly exceptional. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast or a complete beginner like I was, I can't recommend this workshop strongly enough. Easily one of the best creative experiences I've ever had!"

Penlan Crafts responded:

"Wow Conor, thank you so much! You have been an excellent "student", quick to learn and to develop your own skills... and the lovely toy you built (and beautifully painted) is the best possible evidence of it! Thank you, it was a pleasure to host you in my studio. All the best to you and your family, Stef"

Tara Bullock reviewed: Beach Art North Cornwall

"We all felt this was a special event and although we've been to Polzeath many times before we didn't realise what a fantastic afternoon we could have just drawing on the beach! Bill starts you off with a quick intro to Beach art, shows you the ropes (literally!), and shares some insights into his unique approach. Then, he lets you practice on the sand with rakes and circle-making tools. Seriously, you don't need to be an artist. Bill guides you, so you can just go with the flow and create patterns and then we all worked together on a final design. The geometric shapes are a bit mind-bending, especially when Bill shows you how many different designs you can make from interlocking circles. It's pretty incredible! Although we didn't stay to watch the tide erase our masterpieces, the photos Bill sent over were wonderful, particularly the drone shots. We even got some enlarged and framed. If this is your first go you don't need to worry as Bill is a lovely man and gentle teacher and the session is an experience that’s worth every penny. A brilliant way to get a different perspective on your own artistic abilities and to experience the beach in an entirely different way."

Beach Art responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind review and happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it. It was a complete pleasure to share some of my beach art stories and techniques and I hope that you'll all be back to have another go in the summer. You're welcome at any of my Wellness Wednesday sessions and I hope you'll join other beach artists at the week long Beach Art Festival in Polzeath at the end of April. You're one of them now! "

Helen reviewed: Couple - Blacksmith Beginners Experience Day

"What an amazing day! Richard made us feel very welcome. He is a great teacher, breaking down the activities into easy and understandable stages and providing as much support as you needed. We were delighted by what we had produced by the end of the day and would recommend this course to anybody as a great value and enjoyable experience. Thank you Richard."

Laura reviewed: Glass Fusing Flowers and Under Sea Taster Session

"The two of us really enjoyed our introduction to glass fusion with Andy. Following a demo we were able to make 4 pieces between us with botanical and sea themes, either a wave piece or panels for a lantern, and we can't wait to see how they turn out. In this workshop all of the decorations are pre-made ready to decorate the glass panels as we wish, but this suited us as we had never handled these materials before. Andy was friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him about the various production processes involved and the other types of glasswork they do there. He also makes an excellent cup of tea! We are keen to return to try a more advanced workshop."

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Laura, glad to hear you enjoyed your day, you made some great pieces too."

Paula Gibson reviewed: Full day beginners and improves Fused Glass Workshop

"Great day of glass play. Met some lovely people in a calm and productive atmosphere. Lots of things to make, lots of incentive and inspiration for beginners and repeat visitors. Marvellous day out. Thanks to the great and helpful staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Jackie Peters Burgess reviewed: Silk Painting a Chinese fan: all welcome

"Thank you so much Stephanie for a wonderful afternoon at your beautiful cottage silk painting. Very informative with great knowledge and guidance having never done anything like this before. Lovely bunch of companions with various talent. Everyone had their own unique silk artwork to take home. I would highly recommend this course and will definitely be booking again. Thank you and I wish you great success in your new venture. "

Dave Hayton reviewed: Picture Framing - Woodworking Basics

"There is no substitute for doing a course in the flesh. Never used a table saw before but with Vas about to demonstrate it wasn't an issue. Ended up with two frames to take home. Highly recommended "

DEMOD Design Workshop responded:

"It was a real pleasure doing the course with you, Dave! I am sure you will be confident to make your own frames now! "

Lucille Attridge reviewed: Upcycling Paint & Paper Decoupage Furniture Workshop Experience: Spend Two Days with ReVamp Boutique

"I have just attended a 2 day Decoupage furniture course with Sarah. I had a fantastic experience. She was a great teacher and very attentive to everyone working on their pieces. She is full of great advice & it was very interesting & motivating, to hear about Sarah’s career and projects now and in the future. It was lovely working with a little group and everyone was really friendly and we all went home very happy with what we’d achieved. The food was also great. I loved the homemade coleslaw! Tea coffee & water was on tap whenever we needed refreshments. I highly recommend this course whether you have experience or not. I would definitely go another course with ReVamp Boutique. Thank you Sarah"

edyt@ reviewed: Silk Painting a Chinese fan: all welcome

"I had the opportunity to learn a painting technique that was completely new to me. It was a pleasure to have Steph as my guide, who walked me through every stage of creating silk painting. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to relax, learn something new, and develop their creativity. Thank you for a wonderful time spent in great company! "

Shaun reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I attended this course with my son at the weekend. Couldn't have been happier. Dave was an excellent tutor - just the right amount of hands-on attention but only if/when required. It was also nice that the course is limited to two people so Dave has plenty of time to give you personal attention. We are both extremely pleased with the kitchen knives that we came away with. "

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Thank you very much for your fantastic review Shaun, it is greatly appreciated. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and have you in the workshop, I'm so glad you enjoyed your day and you're happy with the knives you both made. Rightly so you both did an absolutely belting job, well done. Hope you enjoy using them for many years. "

Dawn reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Excellent teacher , very knowledgeable and gave great support during the session. I was very pleased with my outcome and had fun learning new skills with the company of others . Will be booking another course soon . Thank you Emma "

Gareth Hutton reviewed: 2 Day Woodturning Course for Beginners

"What a fantastic, informative and rewarding course I have just completed! Mick has really created something special here with his purpose built, well equipped workshop providing a great atmosphere to teach, have a laugh and meet new people. The work I produced far surpassed what I thought I would be capable of and with Mick’s tuition and encouragement it all made for a very relaxed and enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of taking up wood turning. Well done Mick, keep up the good work 👏🏻"

Cheshire Woodturning and Workshop Training Limited responded:

"Thanks for such an amazing review Gareth! It's great to hear that you got so much from the course as you were great company. You worked hard and overcame several challenges on the way to making some fantastic finished products. I'm hoping this is the beginning of a long and fruitful woodturning journey for yourself!"

Sheila reviewed: 2 Day Woodturning Course for Beginners

"Excellent experience. Mick combines humour with super teaching. I gained a lot from the wood turning course. Would highly recommend."

Sheila reviewed: 2 Day Woodturning Course for Beginners

"Excellent experience. Mick combines humour with super teaching. I gained a lot from the wood turning course. Would highly recommend."

Cheshire Woodturning and Workshop Training Limited responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Sheila. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the course. You were great company yourself and you put some serious effort into making some lovely finished products!"

Nicki reviewed: Full day beginners and improves Fused Glass Workshop

"This course is one of the best I have ever been on. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. It is an absolutely great way to spend a day - the time flies by. Julie, Jane, Sarah and Alex are welcoming, great at explaining the procedures, giving their experience freely and helping everyone to make their own individual masterpieces. Many many thanks to you all for your help and encouragement. Once you have been on your first course you leave with lots of ideas for your next course, and the next...... In a good way beware! - this is also very addictive. "

Will reviewed: Spoon Carving - Sloyd Workshop

"Max is simply brilliant. I went for the full day private spoon carving and had a rewarding, educational and fun experience! I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in working with green wood, or carving, or as a way to unplug and reconnect with some our of ancient ways. Excellent experience, great value and highly recommended!"

Peta reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Just completed the Tiffany flowers course. Amazing course. Organised, explained and demonstrated and you come away with flowers you can be proud of, even if you aren't creative. Lovely people and fully recommend having a go. Thank you Kate"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Alex reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"A great course. Matt was very knowledgeable on all aspects of whittling and the forest we worked in. I was pretty pleased with my mushroom."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Alex, thank you for the review! So glad you enjoyed the workshop, hope to see you at Manor Wood again. Matt"

Catherine Ainscough reviewed: Full day beginners and improves Fused Glass Workshop

"I thoroughly recommend this full day course of glassfusing for anyone creative or not! You are guided through the whole process and you can make large or small items. Julie and her team create a pleasant environment to work in and there is a vast array of materials to use and experiment with. If you're stuck for ideas have a look in the shop or her stencils folder and you'll be sure to find something that you'd like to make. Over my many day sessions I've made a vast array of unique glassware, that now adorn mine and many friends & family homes. The special gift of hand crafted glass, is a gift of love. "