Latest reviews

Rachel reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"This was a really fun and inspiring course. I hadn't done any woodwork since some D&T disasters in school but Charlie taught the techniques really well and tailored her teaching to each person. I was really pleased with the rattle I made and they'd all make fab gifts."

Crafted Beginnings responded:

"Thanks Rach. I think your stegosaurus shows you’ve got a natural ability with timber. Keep going with it! "

Cameron reviewed: 1hr Potter's Wheel Heskin, Chorley

"Due to matters 100% out of my control I was not able to attend (the weather) and they were unwilling to arrange any form of compensation for me ie refund reschedule etc so I deleted £70 from my bank account. "

The Crafty potter responded:

"Morning Cameron. Thank you for your review. Unfortunately short notice cancellations and reschedules are not a rare occurrence for us, and as much as we would genuinely love to honour requests as a small business, we can no longer sustain the losses these incur and had to put in place our strict cancellation policy. This you were aware of prior to booking. The weather warning did not say to avoid travelling, it was that there may be delays in your journey. The class went ahead as planned, with all other attendees and the class tutor being present, we are sorry you were unable to join us. Warmest regards sharon"

Inaki reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"It's been a great experience and I had a great time making my knife with Alex"

Hammer and Hound Forge responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review Inaki! I'm really glad you enjoyed your time and I hope your blade serves you well for years to come!"

Carly reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"Excellent course. Charlie was very friendly and helpful. At first I felt a little unconfident using the tools as it's been many years but Charlie showed me how and now I feel like I could tackle anything with a drill! Really impressed with the quality of the rattle we made, good materials and very professional. Had lots of fun on the day. Thanks Charlie"

Crafted Beginnings responded:

"Thank you for your feedback Carly. I’m glad you had fun! "

Jane Leonard reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners at Flourish

"Excellent course. Jo is a great tutor and explained the progress really clearly. Felt really inspired and look forward to more mosaic classes. Great studio too. Lovely atmosphere. Thank you ."

Flourish responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Jane. I'm delighted that you enjoyed yourselves and that you want to try more ambitious projects! "

Anouska reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Thank you Melanie for looking after me and my mum on the batik course. You were very patient and knowledgeable and provided a lovely atmosphere. We had a lovely day and me and my mum both commented that having a lovely teacher like you makes all the difference. I wish you every success in all wool dying too, that looks a lot of fun 😊"

Emma reviewed: Machine Knitting: 3hr private, live online course

"I had a great lesson with Claire. She was very patient and explained things clearly. We worked at my pace and on things that I wanted to learn. I started off clueless and now feel confident to do the basics by myself. I will definitely be booking another lesson when I’m ready to move on to the next stage. "

Claire Newberry's Knitting School responded:

"Thank you so much Emma for your lovely review. I very much appreciate it. You were a pleasure to teach Hopefully see you again soon. Happy knitting Claire "

Lorna reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"I had an excellent day, from beginning to end, learning new skills which I was able to apply to a finished product. Having a small group enabled Jonathan to give individual support whilst being very encouraging. He was a great tutor and made the day very interesting. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Lorna! It was a pleasure to meet you, and to help you create your own very unique pendant. Well done!"

Jamie reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Great course, relaxed environment where Aidan imparted his wealth of knowledge in a practical and engaging way."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your great feedback Jamie! It was really good having you on the course and please let us know if you have any further questions for now. "

Kevin Simmons reviewed: Woodwork Joints Skills

"Brilliant course learned lots and Bill has a great way of teaching you new skills"

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

"Thank you for coming Kevin and for the positive feedback. Look forward to catching up with you in the future. Bill"

Mal Campbell reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This course was just brilliant. Julian strikes exactly the right balance between making sure you understand what process is going on alongside learning practical skills. Clear instructions and advice , patient and encouraging . I couldn’t fault it. He’s also just a really interesting person to chat to as well as being skilled in his field but also the ability to teach others. I learned so much in just one day. Thank you, "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Mal for your review. I am pleased you found the day to be worthwhile and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am sure that your new welding skills will be very use full and creative. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any little snags or need some advice. Best Regards,Julian"

Karen Harris reviewed: Linocut printmaking in Cornwall

"I attended a lovely class of 6 people where some of us were complete beginners, others had some experience. Olivia was attentive to all & she gave clear instruction with plenty of tips. By the end of the day I had finished a 2 colour linocut print, which has now fired me up to buy my own print supplies to pursue this new hobby from home. Also, Olivia very helpfully follows up this workshop with an email of a list of print suppliers. Highly recommend! "

Elaine Kings reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"Had the most enjoyable day on Saturday with Lucy in Lewes. Very good teacher, had loads of patience with us and a lovely friendly manner. Great space, good simple lunch and plenty of good humour. I am pleased as punch with my footstool. Lucy even let me change my fabric colour choice to marmalade which I am so pleased with. I would recommend this course, you won't be disappointed!"

Roundedby responded:

"So glad you enjoyed it Elaine! I love that Marmalade colour and it really popped with the Marine piping - well done for making such a beautiful footstool. You guys worked so well, really leaning into the process - what a lovely day we all had! Now go and #putyourfeetup! Best - Lucy "

Pete Keegan reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I cannot recommend this course enough, it was such a fantastic weekend. So inspiring, the work we produced was far better than I think we all expected due to the fantastic teaching from Peter Lanyon. I created a stool that I'm absolutely delighted with. The location was really cool, a proper workshop with nice outdoor space, a rustic feel and a great sense of the weekend being a retreat, where you can lose yourself in a new hobby and come away feeling inspired and enriched. I would say this course is a fantastic present for a loved one (it was a gift to me from my wife) or a great treat for yourself. I really bonded with everyone on the course and everyone despite their background came away with an awesome stool or side table."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Pete, I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Great to meet you and I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed it so much. Hopefully see you again..."

Gem reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"What a great course, I had a superb day and have been getting compliments from my silver creations and have many ideas to take forwards. Thank you Anna for being so welcoming . "

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"Hi Gem, thank you for all your kind words towards me. You made a very attractive pendant and earrings and it was nice to see how easily you worked with the silver clay. I'm glad that this course inspired you to continue working with silver. Greetings to the talented student Anna"

Helen reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"As a complete novice, this was the perfect introduction to stone carving. Small group (there were only 3 of us), and lots of support from Lucy, with freedom to choose what to carve over the 3 days and the opportunity to try out lots of tools and techniques. Also a special mention for the lunches and snacks provided!"

Mark and Sue reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop

"Thanks for a great morning Louise. Two novice's on the wheel and we learned a lot in a short time Loved every minute and would definitely recommend it to anyone. Looking forward to picking up the pots in a few weeks. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"It was a pleasure! You seem to have picked up the throwing bug pretty quickly. You made some fab thrown pieces and I'm sure they'll look amazing glazed too. Glad you enjoyed your time here in the Blended Monkey ceramics studio. Thank you for the nice review too :-)."

Donna reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"A lovely day with Julia. Very well organised, friendly and encouraging atmosphere and excellent teaching. Thank you; I loved it!"

Annie reviewed: Quilting: Quilt-in-a-Day

"An excellent course. Jacqueline was a brilliant tutor and so good at giving individuals help with machine issues and obviously their quilts. A most enjoyable and inspiring day. Thank you Jacqueline. "

Bee-spoke Quilts responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments. It was an absolute pleasure to teach such a lively and friendly group! Happy sewing! Jacqueline "

Nigel reviewed: Intensive 1 to 1 Welding Day Course M.I.G / T.I.G or M.M.A (Stick)

"I attended a 1 day Mig welding course which was absolutely tailored to my needs. I would recommend this day course to beginners or people who want to improve their skills. David is a great tutor with the answers to all my questions. He gave me the confidence and that with more practice using the methods he showed me, I can take on my vehicle repairs. It’s definitely worth every penny. Thanks again."

Allied Welding School responded:

"Hello Nigel, really appreciate your time in writing this review & your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your day & it benefited you. Kind regards David "

Lindsay reviewed: Leaping Hare The David Hall South Petherton

"Jo had all the skills required to make this a totally immersive and productive experience. I would throughly recommend!"

Duncan Stuart reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Excellent one on one course. I was a beginner and now feel confident to carry on practising on my own. Tony very thorough, and told how to not do it like the Americans on YouTube! I learnt the lingo and how to load the the mig machine and plenty of useful tips. Tony also makes a fine cup of tea."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Duncan for a great review. It’s great you have the confidence to get your own welding set to keep practicing and further develop your skill welding. If I can be any assistance in the future please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

Adam reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"The course was fantastic, for someone who has never even picked up a wood plane before, I managed to create a beautiful long bow from 3 planks of wood. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and Gavin and Tom were always happy to help out and give more detailed guidance when needed. Even if you have never done any wood working before, I would highly recommend the course. "

Lorraine Simpson-Housley reviewed: Visible Mending Workshop at a Touch of Craft

"Friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic tutor. Thoroughly enjoyed the course. "

Darn It! Workshops responded:

"Thanks so much Lorraine! It's much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you again soon."

Imogen reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"The Introduction to Felting workshop was fantastic. Emma was super informative and thoroughly explained the process of creating felt. I liked the fact that the group made our felt creations in steps together alongside Emma. We were also given the creative freedom throughout the workshop - creating two felt pieces (one alongside Emma and one by ourselves). If we got stuck at any point Emma was on hand to help, but also an instruction sheet was provided alongside other resources, which was very helpful to refer to if needed. Coffee and biscuits were also provided, which is always a bonus! We absolutely loved the workshop, and would like to book on to more!"

Emma Jackson (Silversoles - Felted Textiles) responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed the workshop & left inspired to felt more. Hope to see you again soon. "