Latest reviews

Affinity team x 10 reviewed: Festive Christmas Nordic Tomte - Gnome Workshop

"What a fantastic team activity - we are all thrilled with our Tomtes! Heather was brilliant; very welcoming, relaxed and informative. She is clearly a brilliant artist and is at complete ease sharing her skills and knowledge. Great response from initial enquiry, booking and managing the session and really lovely atmosphere on the day. Thank you Heather! Our little tomte friends have settled in to their new homes and had their first virtual team meet on zoom this week! With huge thanks, The Affinity Team"

Lynn reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"Really enjoyed the class. Heather was an excellent teacher & host. The home bakes were a delightful added bonus. Would certainly recommend."

Teresa Hewitt reviewed: Beginners spoon carving taster session

"Absolutely loved this course. Steve was very informative and professional. There is a coffee shop next door if you are using the Clara Vale community centre."

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

"Hi Teresa, I am so glad you enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. It was a pleasure carving with you all and creating such lovely spoons"

Carl reviewed: Fused glass workshop - make a Lantern - Forest Row

"I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in finding out more about glass work and to have a wonderful time being creative with glass. Jayne expertly hosted and guided us in the work and created a happy atmosphere that allowed the attendees to be confident to try whatever they wanted. It was great fun and I hope to do another of Jayne’s courses in the future."

Suzanne Lomas. reviewed: Lino printing workshop - introduction to linocut block printing

"A really excellent and well run lino course. I managed to get a good selection of prints produced. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning this skill. "

Vicki Jordan Art responded:

"Thanks so much for your review Suzanne. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop - and your prints were really lovely! 😊"

Caroline reviewed: Owl needle felting workshop with Felt Fabulous

"Very good workshop."

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Thank you Caroline! Thanks for coming, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊 "

Joanne Palfreman reviewed: Silver Clay Beginners day

"My husband and I attended this course and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Louise was welcoming and very knowledgeable and we learnt loads of interesting things. We made lots of pieces during our day and came home with some lovely pieces and good memories. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. "

Louise Anne Designs responded:

"Hi Joanne, thank you for your lovely review! I am so glad you enjoyed your day and making those lovely pieces . It was lovely to meet you both "

Liz Davy reviewed: Spanish and Mexican Tapas

"On this day course I learned how to create delicious, traditional Spanish and Mexican tapas that are easy to make and great for entertaining family and friends. Phil was warm, welcoming and made the course easy to follow, interactive, very informative with lots of great tips and the food was soooo tasty.......we had some for lunch and some we took home. The classes are small and so it is great to attend alone or with someone else. The course included teaching skills and cooking demonstrations by Phil and also hands on workshops in a very modern, well equipped and purpose-built kitchen. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in preparing and cooking great food."

Country Cooking Courses responded:

"Liz It was great having you for the day and thanks for a great review Phil"

Jane Ive reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"I'd always wanted to try lace making but thought it would be so hard. Tina is a fantastic teacher with a great level of experience to match her patience. I had a wonderful weekend and felt very lucky to be so warmly welcomed into her home. "

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Jane I had a great time sharing my knowdlege with you over the weekend. It was a great pleasure to see your excitment in completing the Snake bookmark. Please do get in touch if you need help starting another one. I hope you find help from a group closer to home. Best wishes Tina"

Claire Cassie reviewed: Woodwork Beginners workshop

"I highly recommend this beginners course. After learning some basic skills it was very satisfying to put them into practice in making an outdoor planter. My course mate was making a shelving unit, so I also had the benefit of seeing another piece being made. Sue is a very engaging, knowledgeable and patient teacher. I really enjoyed the day and am now planning my next project. Lunch was fantastic (Sue is also a very good cook) and the setting is stunning. Thank you very much!"

Tuffett responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed the day. Best wishes, Sue"

Edd M reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"What an excellent day! Simon was fantastic, top bloke to chat to, made you feel comfortable and really knows his stuff. The environment was perfect, nice and warm, lots of teas and that lovely wood shop smell. The wood turning was so much fun, Simon shows you all the techniques whilst giving you enough space to try it for yourself and get a feel for it. Amazing day, I will be back for another lesson for sure."

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

"Hi Edd, So glad you enjoyed the session. Look forward to seeing you again soon! — Simon"

Rhona reviewed: Fused Glass Panel

"Spent a lovely few hours learning to make a fused glass panel with 2 good friends at the Larick centre in Tayport, a great venue with excellent cafe and facilities. Claire was very helpful as we had no previous experience, we all thought it was a great experience and can’t wait to see the results. "

Tom Collinge reviewed: Fused glass bowl and dichroic glass jewellery in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire

"My mum and I had a brilliant time doing the Glass Bowl and Jewellery course. Melanie is really good at explaining what to do and why. In addition, she is so accommodating with cups of tea and biscuits throughout the day. I would recommend this course to anyone. Can't wait to see what the bowl looks like once it is fired!"

Sonia Blakeley reviewed: Women's Woodwork Workshop

"Great course and a lovely space to work in! Jessamy is a wonderful teacher - she infuses confidence building with abounding and inspirational creative positivity. She is also very generous and patient with her time in supporting her students who have no practical experience of woodworking, as she was with my daughter."

Glanmedeni Ltd responded:

"It was a wonderful day - so lovely to meet you both. Come back and see me again soon - more projects await!! xx"

D. Wigley reviewed: Cigar Box Guitar making day

"Very good day with Ted on his cigar box making course. Excellent tutor explained every little detail as we were making the cigar box guitar. I have now started to make another on my own with the confidence I gained from Ted. Highly recommend. Once again Ted thank you for a great day."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks David I hope your woodwork skills come in handy and look forward to seeing you on the Machinery course soon. Keep strumming that guitar.... Remember practice is the key. 🗝️🗝️🗝️😎 Regards Ted"

Anna B reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"Marina was wonderful! We did the half day course (myself and my mother) and thoroughly enjoyed the space, learning and chance to be creative. Marina was extremely knowledgeable about pottery and a fantastic teacher. Would highly recommend! "

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Anna for your lovely words - much appreciated I’m trimming your pots today and shall keep you posted when they’re fired! Have a great week! Marina x"

Conor reviewed: Axe Skills Workshop

"Myself and my partner went for her 30th, we had loads of fun and learned a bunch of new skills. The venue is idyllic, the staff are both knowledgeable and friendly and the course strikes the right balance between fun and challenging. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to spend more time outdoors. "

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Conor, thank you for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the course and hope to see you at Manor Wood again soon! Emma"

Lucy reviewed: Weekend Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Little Bookham Surrey)

"Just finished a beginner's lace making course with Tina. It was very enjoyable. She is friendly, kind and endlessly patient. I had a great time and have every intention of continuing to make lace."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Lucy It was a real pleasure to show you the two stitches in bobbin Lace making. Please do get in touch if you need any help. I would also love to see a picture of the Snake that we started on Sunday. Good luck with finding a Lace group closer to home. Regards Tina"

Sonia Stewart reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"I loved my course and have got a beautiful necklace and pair of earrings from it. Anna was fab and the session was relaxed and friendly. "

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"It was nice to meet you, Sonia, on the course. You are very talented and precise. You made great jewellery during the course."

Dorka reviewed: Bushcraft Skills - Wet Weather Fires and Tarp Shelters

"A really fun and informative day spent in the beautiful Manor Woods. Thank you Matt for sharing all your knowledge and Emma for taking care of us with unlimited cups of tea and cake. Highly recommended!"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Dorka, thank you for your review! It was great to have you at Manor Wood and hope to see you again soon. Emma"

Cat Roscoe reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"My daughter and I have done a few classes with Blended Monkey now. Louise’s amazing, a great teacher and we make some lovely things every time. She is also great with my daughter who is very shy. Thanks for all the great classes! "

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

"Lovely to see you guys again! I'm really pleased you enjoyed your pottery session and thank you for the lovely review :-). See you again soon x"

Joanne duncalf reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Halifax)

"My daughter and I had a very enjoyable time doing a wet felting course with Josephine. We were fairly new to felting and she took us through the process in her lovely studio. Josephine shared her extensive experience , skills and knowledge freely with us in a very relaxed and supportive manner . The process itself is quite therapeutic and we could have carried on longer and have been inspired and enabled to have a go at this at home . Hebden bridge also made a lovely and interesting break for us as a family as a bonus . I would thoroughly recommend this course and Josephine . We found wet felting quite addictive ! "

Phinefibre responded:

"Thank you Joanne, glad you enjoyed your mini break in Hebden Bridge. Wonderful to hear you felt inspired by the magical felt making process and feel able to have a go at home. "

Chris & Luise reviewed: Blacksmithing Course for two in a traditional forge on Dartmoor

"My husband and I spent a day learning to forge. We both had fun and learned a lot. Greg was engaging and full of knowledge. We left with multiple projects that we will be sure to use in the future. Granted, my dog looks definitely sad and disapproving but the bottle opener works well! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to spend a day doing something different and enjoyable. "

Mel Walsh reviewed: Bushcraft Skills - Wet Weather Fires and Tarp Shelters

"An excellent course, full of very useful tips and skills. Hosted by a very affable pair in a great location."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Mel, thank you for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the day and hope to see you again soon! Emma"

Barbara Frost reviewed: 5 hour fused glass workshop - with screen printing. Seascapes, Wave and Meadows

"Excellent day. Thank you for your enthusiasm, encouragement and 'can do' attitude. A lovely friendly and relaxed environment. "