Latest reviews

Rachel & Shona reviewed: Freehand Machine Embroidered Christmas Decorations

"We had a fantastic time. Meg really put thought into the presentation of the materials and her delivery was fun, patient and clear resulting my friend and I making some actually smart looking baubles! We will book again! "

Gabor Herczeg reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"What a great day! We learnt the basics before lunch with a small project, and worked on bigger projects (or on our own idea) after lunch. It was great all over. The instructor was really skilled, and helpful as well. He left us work on our own, but always kept an eye on us, and answered questions when it was needed, helped when that was needed, and saved the project when I was about to ruin it :) I can recommend it to anyone. (It doesn't require too much strength at all, so really, I would recommend it to anyone!)"

Andrea reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Thank you Jo for a wonderful 2 days creating my beautiful cat . I had such an amazing time all thanks to your excellent and incredibly patient guidance. Added to this the wonderful hospitality provided by yourself and Andy made a truly memorable time. I can’t wait to come back "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Our pleasure Andrea. The scroll work you detailed in the plaster was really lovely - and then the extra long copper whiskers really set her apart. Beautiful work; well done! See you back in the studio! Jo xxx"

Lisa McCarthy reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"I bought this experience for my Mum as a birthday present and we had an absolutely fabulous time! Wendy is brilliant, really lovely and very very very patient!!!! My Mum and I both learnt a new skill and Wendy unleashed our inner creativity, with lots of suggestions, guidance, advice and tea! It's an absolutely amazing location with inspiring views and inspiring pieces of glass around you. I TOTALLY recommend it - it was an inspired gift idea and we plan to return.... Christmas is coming everyone! This gift is a winner!!! Thank you Wendy! xxx "

Caroline P reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Excellent fun day. Patient and knowledgeable teacher, well equipped studio, and lovely cake."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Caroline. It was a pleasure to help you with your jewellery making. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the class and the cake - and yes, it was good fun too!"

Amanda Fazackerley reviewed: Chocolate Discovery Day - Workshop 1 - A Beginners Guide

"Margaret was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I learnt so much and the course was very well-structured and great fun too. Margaret is extremely patient and happy to answer any questions. It was so lovely to bring home the creations from the day too. An excellent course and Margaret had thought of everything to make the day enjoyable and worthwhile. Many thanks!"

Confetti Chocolates responded:

"Thanks for your kind words Amanda, it was a pleasure to host you for the day and I hope you continue to build on the skills you learnt over the day of the course. Happy chocolate making!"

sally percival reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Lovely morning, very enjoyable and good value for money"

Beccy and Catherine reviewed: Create a mosaic in a day in Yorkshire with professional mosaic artist Sue Kershaw

"We really enjoyed the day. Beautiful venue, lovely surroundings and a great crafting experience. We're delighted with our mosaics. Sue was very patient and helpful. Thank you."

Sue Kershaw responded:

"Thank you for your feedback and such kind words. It was lovely to meet you both."

Lesley Jones reviewed: Bargello Needlepoint Workshop

"Had a wonderful time learning how to do the Bargello stitch. Nerrisa was very informative and well versed in her subject. She immediately put us at ease and was helpful throughout. Would highly recommend."

Community Learning Partnership responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed in, Lesley. Nerrisa is such an inspiration and I'm glad you found her to be helpful :-) "

Kathryn reviewed: 2 Hour Fused Glass Workshop with Glass Quarter Designs

"Honestly the most fun I’ve had in ages. Jane is so charismatic and witty, she had us in stitches the whole time. Fab balance between teaching a craft and giving the learner the freedom to express themselves. Jane demonstrated the techniques, then was on hand to help with any tricky bits. She welcomed our ideas and showed us various ways of achieving in glass what we had sketched on paper. She was very encouraging but not patronising and she really knows her craft. The course was fairly priced too. I have attended craft courses before which cost the earth and weren’t nearly as good as this one. There was no scrutiny over the amount of materials we were using to achieve our design which meant it was really relaxed and fun. I will definitely be visiting again. Thank you so much Jane. "

Janet Ettridge reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Absolutely fantastic course. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jo is so knowledgeable and patient. This is the second time that I have done one of Jo’s courses. I would definitely recommend this "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Janet - it was great to have you and Andrea back in the studio. Photos of your stack of people have been greatly admired by my family (Guernsey sister says that's her next project!). I would love to see a photo of them in-situ at home! Jo xxx"

Jean Woolley reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston

"First of all thank you Jo for such a lovely day yesterday. Your course “making a footstool” was very informative and I feel that I could now tackle my own project. I met some lovely ladies, ate lots of homemade cakes (thank you Jo’s mum) and would love to attend another of your courses in the future. x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you Jean, what a lovely day we had. I can't wait to see your ongoing projects. I will pass your kind comments onto Mum, thank you. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Jo x"

Ani Marshall reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Wow! What can I say? From the moment I saw the course I was excited to attempt my own garden sculpture. The venue was incredible, full of creative inspiration, run impeccably by the very talented Jo, always on hand to support.. Every stage of the sculpture was well planned, and support was offered when needed with hints and tips along the way. I’m so happy with my creation. Thank you. It really has been the highlight of the year. I have decided to return, but the big question is what to make next!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ani! Your large ear scratching hare was so much fun - it will be interesting to see how the 'blackened iron' finishing paint will mature over the next few weeks when he is outside. The splashes of bronze metal paint will patinate to blue/green and the blackened iron will remain a dark colour with burnt orange rust in places. Should be WOW! Jo xx"

catherine reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"lovely 2 day course in a very cosy setting. Very informative. Learning reinforced with the practical component. Invaluable experience."

Thomas Morrison reviewed: Wood turning - One day course

"Attended the one day wood turning course. Anna was a fantastic tutor and very patient, she put me at ease right from the start and explained every step in detail both visually and verbally. It was a real fun day and by the end I'd made a lovely bowl. "

Anna L Nichols Furniture responded:

"Great Thomas. You were really good at it. Hopefully you keep going and get your own lathe. Very calm and relaxed with the tools"

Emma Thackham reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"What a fantastic, patient, professional tutor! Mark created a totally bespoke day to help me explore all the techniques I wanted to learn and more. This is more than your average beginner day. I came away with a lovely ring and pendant and more importantly, skills and knowledge to inspire my learning journey. Mark’s workshop is a professional set up and a relaxing Haven from the outside world, with all the tools you could need. Top Tip! Check your directions don’t just rely on Sat Nav as it’s in a real beautiful spot with little reception. (Or find a local postie to direct you like I did). A perfect creative retreat for a fab day. "

Angela reviewed: Fabric books and journals

"I had a lovely time on this course. A very genial - and very talented - host and pleasant company. Wish I lived nearer so I could do more courses with Jen. Angela"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Angela, thank you so much for your review and for taking the time to join me in the studio. Your textile book is looking lovely and I hope you enjoy completing it with the ideas we discussed. Thanks again for coming all this way, happy stitching, Jennifer "

C-J Green reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I had no idea what to expect from the two day course with Jo but to say I was blown away was an understatement. Everything from how welcoming Jo and Andy were to the incredible time, effort and energy that gets put in to giving you the best experience possible was incredible. I felt grateful to experience such exceptional facilitation whilst creating my garden sculpture of the Geese. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow - what a lovely review C-J! Your geese were amazing and I will be adding them to the 'Sculpture Menu' so other people can have a go themselves! It was a fabulous two days and I enjoyed the whole time together (your little clay house was also fabby!). Jo xx"

Cathy Cox reviewed: Beginners Lino Print Workshop

"I did the beginners Xmas card lino print workshop. Cat was an amazing host and teacher. It was a lovely small group and we learned more than I had thought we would in the time frame. I definitely recommend this course and am planning to do another with Cat. Thank you again for a lovely afternoon Cathy Th"

CatKing Artwork responded:

"Hi Cathy Thanks for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the print workshop - there were some really lovely prints produced. It was great to meet you and I hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Cat"

Trudi reviewed: Stained Glass course

"My friend and I did this one day course whilst on holiday. It was fanatastic. Keith is really attentive and we both went home with a large piece of stained glass that we were really pleased with. We went with sketches that were way above our capability but with a lot of help from Keith we got them made. With 2 people only on the course the tuition is spot on. Would totally recommend."

Antique and Period Glassworks responded:

"Thanks Trudi it was a fun day 👍"

Tom reviewed: Beginner OR Intermediate Woodworking Full Day Course - Saturdays

"Amazing course - Ray was wonderful - really informative and knowledgeable. Worked at our pace, demonstrated and explained everything really well. Really enjoyable - many thanks!"

Jenny Humphreys reviewed: Bargello Needlepoint Workshop

"I really enjoyed the Bargello with Nerrisa Pratt. She made us smile and laugh whilst keeping us learning about a new craft. She made sure that we all had the right materials to complete the wall hanging we started in the class. She gave us hacks to help us thread needles easily and good advice on the amount of thread to work with. We had a good choice of thread to use, from a recognisable brand. She also talked about starting small businesses and used IT links to show us more information . I’m half way through my project and looking forward to posting a picture on the CLP Facebook page. Thank you CLP for running such good courses at your pleasant venue at St Martins. "

P reviewed: Router Day Class

"NOT a good course. I used the router for 15 seconds in 9 hours. The rest of the time was just talking and showing us through a trend magazine. The guy was really nice but in my opinion half day could have been talking and safety, then the afternoon actually doing cuts and then being able to ask questions that arise while using the router. It’s like having a driving lesson but not using the car. "

Great British Woodshop responded:

"Sorry to hear the course didn’t meet your expectations but I am a bit confused by the comments. We covered everything that is listed in the course content which you saw when you booked. The group was encouraged to ask questions all through the day at various stages which they did, so plenty of time for questions. Your comments suggest you didn't use the router. About 50% of the day was using the router and everyone in the class used a router to create rebates, grooves, dados, mortises and profiles using straight cutting bits and bearing guided cutters on both the portable router in the morning and the table router in the afternoon. So there was plenty of hands-on for everyone on the day and you did the same operations as the other three students that day. By the way the class was 7 and half hours, we don't count the lunch break as training time. The class isn't designed as a practice day, it's to learn the capabilities, functions and operations of the router and how to use it safely. It could be that this class was below your skill level and that you are a more advanced operator so you were expecting something else other than what is described in the class content. In any case we always strive to give everyone a brilliant day so were sorry you didn’t go away with that. "

Amy Waters reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston

"Had a lovely time yesterday with Jo at the Boho Shed. I made a footstool from scratch and I am really happy with it. I learnt lots of new skills and met some lovely people. I highly recommend this course, great tutor and relaxed atmosphere. I will be joining the beginners DIY course next year. Thankyou Jo for a lovely day 😊"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh thank you so much for your very lovely review Amy. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day. It was great to see you again after the painting course, I'm flattered you wanted to come back. :-) Look forward to seeing you in the new year for some DIY. :-) x"

Lee Diggins reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Fantastic day with Bill, really patient tutor with realms of experience. Extremely personable and helpful."