Latest reviews

George Oliver reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"I had a silversmithing course with Kami today. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Kami is a great teacher who is clearly passionate about her work. She went through all the equipment and techniques I can use and even spent some extra time to make sure I could make my pendant. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to make some silver jewellery."

Mya Designs responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed it and hope you learnt some new techniques to add to your skills set for your next project. It's good to have the opportunity to explore metals, textures, tools and also how to be savvy with options. I love your final piece which has a nice sturdy weight but with the most delicate design on it, just needs to be polished depending which finish you desire. You already have great skills and I hope you'll continue making beautiful things. Take care Kami x"

Tess Neasmith reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Marina. I would recommend this experience. Marina welcomed us warmly and was patient and encouraging throughout. We loved the creative process. Thank you."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Tess for your lovely review. You were naturals on the wheel 😊 and I look forward to seeing you again soon Marina x"

Becky reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Lovely day learning basics of fused glass skills at a steady pace with great explanation and demonstration throughout. Lots of materials and equipment available and by the end of the day had produced a lot more pieces than I expected. Highly recommend, I will definitely book on more classes"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Mike Davies reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Sharon and Graham were the perfect teachers and provided concise tuition in selecting, cutting and grinding the glass, applying edging foil, soldering and finally polishing our two created ornaments. The location was warm and bright with plenty of room and we all came away with a feeling of accomplishment and pride with our finished pieces. I would definitely recommend this course."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both and so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. It was a lovely group yesterday, everyone worked so hard and the results were amazing! Thank you for coming and hope to see you again. Karen"

Jo reviewed: Full day diorama building course for action figures/war gamers

"My son's had an amazing day doing the Diorama course. The teachers were lovely and they learnt a lot, would recommend 😀 "

Gill Wilson reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Excellent course. Martin is very knowledgeable and also very patient. The day was fabulous and the end result was some great pieces of fused glass work."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Aaron stoker reviewed: 1hr Potter's Wheel Heskin, Chorley

"Absolutely loved this course. Very friendly & helpful staff. I will definitely be returning for another session "

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you for your fab review Aaron. You did awesome, it's very addictive, looking forward to seeing you again! Sharon "

Andrew McLaughlin reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"We thoroughly enjoyed the course, excellent tuition, all the equipment and every type of glass and colours to complete all your pieces. Martin watched us all throughout the day, provided refreshments too. We learnt so much and made some stunning pieces, the group was so friendly and we will be signing up for the Christmas decoration fusion glass course. Thank you Martin, a great day. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Andy reviewed: Adventures in book binding with Ali Reeve

"I have no hesitation in giving this course 5 stars. I first looked into book binding over three years ago but never really got further than buying a number of tools, partly because a course I'd planned on attending was discontinued. I was therefore delighted to receive Ali Reeves' course as a Christmas present from my wife. I attended the course yesterday and to say it exceeded my expectations is an understatement. Ali presented the course in an informal but instructive and informative manner and both she and her husband were very welcoming and hospitable (even providing tea and donuts). The class was not small (I am guessing there were approaching 20 of us) but Ali was easy to hear and follow, and she was able to give students the individual attention they needed when they needed it. I was one of the slow member of the group, but even I was able to produce 4 differently bound booklets in the time available - most of the class managed 5. At the end of the class there was a real sense of personal achievement. I am now training my wife - partly because I think she'll enjoy it but, equally, because it is a great way of consolidating my learning. The range of tools that Ali made available for (optional) purchase, designed & manufactured by her husband, were used throughout the course and were, for me, a must buy - especially given the very reasonable price. Be warned, I suspect this is addictive and I've already been spending on Amazon since the course."

Stamps Away responded:

"Thank you for your lovely feedback and it makes me so happy that you are sharing this craft with your wife. It was such a pleasure to teach yesterday and your sense of achievement was truly deserved, everyone did amazing. "

Ann reviewed: Introduction to William Morris - an Artist's Study Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course! Fantastic facilities, a friendly and supportive group and excellent tutoring with delicious refreshments too. There was a nice mix of information and discussion as well as demonstrations and guidance, I’d never tried Lino printing before but was able to experiment and create my own prints inspired by William Morris which was a lot of fun!"

Jenny Beck reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Amazing couple of hours spent being shown how to throw pots by the very talented Pat. Pat has years of experience and is so kind and very knowledgeable. Never made us feel silly. Very caring and patient and eager to teach us. Thoroughly enjoyed our few hours there and would do it all again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend this experience. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Thanks Jenny, it was lovely having you both in the studio, so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. You both worked hard and made some good pots! Pat. "

Penny reviewed: Lino Printing onto Fabric Cottingham

"Great day, first time for my sister and I doing any linocut printing. We both made a lovely print and had time to print a couple of fabric pieces (to make into cushions later). Course was well paced for us all to follow easily and there were some lovely different prints made. Tutor (Holly) was great. Location was very good, plenty of room and very handy for me as only live a few minutes away! Would love to see more courses here. "

Thread and Press responded:

"So glad you enjoyed it. I will book some more dates in! Thanks for the lovely feedback. "

Alison reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop - Tea Light / Votive Candle Holder

"Wonderful morning workshop. Excellent tuition, well organised and a vast choice of materials to use. Recommend to anyone to have a go."

Irene Cowling reviewed: Reverse Applique and Free-motion Machine Embroidery Bridlington

"It was was a wonderful day filled with learning and hands on experience. Came away with enthusiasm and excitement to do more. Loved it. "

Thread and Press responded:

"Thank you Irene! It was lovely to meet you, really glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you at the next one :)"

Beverley Sweetman reviewed: Stained Glass for Home and Garden

"Thank you Anna for the brilliant tuition on the stained glass leaded panel course yesterday. I am so pleased with what I created on the 1 day course, I didn’t think it was possible at the beginning of the day. Fast paced with plenty of one to one advice. A Great introduction to the old craft of leaded stain glass panel design."

Anna Conti Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Bev, Thanks for the lovely review. I am just back from 2 days of teaching, a bit frazzled but taught interesting people and there have been some beautiful panels made, including yours of course! I hope you come on another workshop."

Wendy reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"Really enjoyed this course. Started with a thorough explanation of the process and what each bit meant. This was already typed out and given to us all to take away. After lunch we did the practical bit which was great fun. We each made 2 batches of soap, with 1-1 guidance during the crucial mixing phase. We had free rein over the smell and colour/design of the soap. We were given a box with the ingredients to make more soap which was a lovely touch! Emma is really friendly and helpful and is a fantastic teacher. 100% recommend."

Deborah Crewe reviewed: Get to know your sewing machine

"Hi, delightful morning with Judy and co rediscovering how to use a sewing machine after 50 years, (back when I made all my own clothes in the 70s!) A group of about 9 of us were taken through the dynamics of our sewing machines and then we were put through our paces practising. By late morning we were all making drawstring bags perfectly! Lots of regular input and observation from Judy as she visited all our sewing tables. She’s lovely and relaxed and none of us were pressured. In fact throughout the class we all interacted and had fun as well as taking instruction. Highly recommended for a novice, for creative types, mums, retirees like me! Plus lots more sewing classes to add further skills and learn how to make a wide range of ideas. Great warm, cosy venue, with yummy refreshments. Easy parking."

Gary C reviewed: Creative Mosaic Making in-a-Day!

"We had a fab day. Lisa was welcoming and helpful. The range of supplies made available was extraordinary!"

Brian Elphick reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"We had a great experience, it was made by John the instructor, he was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything. We learned a lot and would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your comments onto the tutor. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes Team."

Jane Hignett reviewed: Beginners stained glass craft classes at RDW Glass

"Super course for stained glass. Very helpful course assistants and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Would happily recommend this course as learned such a lot in one day."

RDW Glass responded:

"Hello, Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the class and hope to see you back for the intermediate classes! K, C, R. 😁"

Howard reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"Really enjoyable and informative class delivered by Tyler who is a highly knowledgeable, patient craftsman who clearly enjoys teaching. The pace of the course was adapted to suit those attending and Tyler imparts his knowledge without taking over. Plenty of tools to go round and we managed to make a range of joints including, butt, mortice & tenon, mitre, dowel reinforced mitre and dovetail. Tyler is very flexible and adapts the class according to student needs. He also allows plenty of time for questions throughout the class and a dedicated Q&A about all things woodworking (hand tools, machines, wood, techniques, buying, sourcing timber etc.) Tyler is very personable and makes you feel welcome and supports especially if you're a complete novice like myself. Tips - wear warm clothes (pending installation of log burner) and bring own food as the café is expensive"

Deborah N reviewed: Lino Printing onto Fabric Cottingham

"Another Fantastic day with the fabulous Holly! I would recommend one of her courses to all. Well organised, highly skilled, friendly, helpful, explains clearly, gives excellent demos. Lots of high quality materials available to use. Some stunning results all round. Came away with 4 printed panels that I’ll make into cushions. I really felt I’d achieved something and feel confident to have a go at home. "

Thread and Press responded:

"Thanks Deborah, your prints were lovely! Hope to see you again soon "

Carol Morris reviewed: Beginners Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop

"Fabulous day with Heather making silver clay jewellery. There was a group of 5 of us plus 4 other crafters. Heather explained everything really clearly and gave everyone enough leeway to create what we wanted but enough guidance that no one was left behind. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and we all left with some wonderful pieces of jewellery that were really personal. "

The Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Carol, I'm so glad you all enjoyed the workshop! It was an absolute pleasure to have you all in the workshop, hopefully you've raided your button boxes for some ideas 😊. I love it when everyone has their own ideas and create pieces personal to them 💕. "

Anita Lewis reviewed: silver jewellery making circles necklace

"Absolutely loved this course last night. It was so much fun. It was well delivered, attention to helping us out was spot on. Definitely recommend this course. "

Tessa Edwards reviewed: Resin Art Course

"Brilliant course! Maria is a lovely lady and great teacher. She is so good, we have already booked to go back again. Highly recommend!"

Maria’s Artistry responded:

"Hi Tessa, Thank you so much for your review, it is very much appreciated. Maria"