Latest reviews

Pat reviewed: Sharpening day at Greenwood Days

"Very interesting and informative day. Delivered in a very relaxed and friendly manner. Peter is extremely knowledgeable and helpful."

Greenwood Days responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Pat and hope it's helped your sharpening? Hope to see you again. Peter"

Tracey Secker reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

"A brilliant day - Jennifer was really patient with me as I hadn't seen the instructions for the day (look in your junk folder if you haven't received anything!). Lovely place to spend some time being taught in a clear, logical, relaxed way. The studio is wonderful and having a piece of Jennifer's homemade cake in the sun was divine. I can't recommend this course and Jennifer enough - all I would say is book a course today and you won't be disappointed!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much Tracey for your lovely review. I'm sorry you didn't receive my email, but so pleased we could sort out everything on the day for you. Your quilt is looking beautiful and your stitching was perfect. Glad you enjoyed the cake! Best wishes and thanks again, Jennifer"

Kate reviewed: Design and Sew a Drawstring Backpack Ages 8 -16 years YORK

"My son did just course with a friend and they had a great time. The bag is fab and he really enjoyed using the sewing machine. "

Nerissa Wilson reviewed: Children's Craft Classes - Half Term & Holiday Sessions

"Highly recommended craft sessions for children, always produce something that looks good and is enjoyable."

Veronica Stanley reviewed: Pyrography Beginners Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"The pyrography course was so much more than we expected. The tutor was lovely and very helpful especially as we had not attempted anything like this before. We were delighted with our finished pictures and the setting was magical. We both felt the course was more than worthwhile and are very happy to let others know of it. Great day and thank you for Making it possible. Veronica and Rosamund "

Jen reviewed: Half or Full Day Fused Glass Workshop, Stourbridge

"We really enjoyed this 3 hour session. The tutor was very helpful and supportive in teaching us this interesting use of glass. We would recommend it to others. "

Karen Turner reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Amazing Hare Sculpture birthday present. Jo and Andy are so friendly and accommodating. We looked at the leaping hare sculpture at the start of the day and my husband and I both thought - no way in a million years will ours come out like the display hare. They both did, we are thrilled, the day is long but enjoyable as Jo leads you through the different stages, fuelled by lots of tea and coffee. Brilliant from start to finish, can’t recommend highly enough - thank you Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen 😊 Your duo of leaping hares were lovely - have you worked out how to pose them together in your home?! Delighted your both enjoyed the day in the studio. Jo xx"

Marie Smith reviewed: Design and Sew a Drawstring Backpack Ages 8 -16 years YORK

"My daughter really enjoyed this course and came home with a lovely bag. She has done many of Holly’s courses over the past couple of years and always enjoys them and has really developed her sewing machine skills. "

Kat reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"We had a great morning at the wood whittling workshop! Matt was a great teacher and very accommodating to our ideas and helping us to make them happen. We made a pair of castanets and we're so pleased with them! Thank you Matt for a great morning - would highly recommend!"

Manor Wood responded:

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

Susie reviewed: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop

"A brilliant day course. I learned a lot and came home with a lovely seaglass ring. Sarah is an excellent tutor, with good humour thrown in. I would recommend this course for all ages and abilities. I will return!"

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Susie, Thank you for a lovely review. I hope you and Pam will be back soon. I had a great time teaching you, lots of fun, and some lovely jewellery to finish with too. Many thanks Sarah"

Hazel Whitefoot reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"This was a brilliant day! Jonny and Becky are great tutors - patient and unflappable - and the whole basket making process was a joy. My basket looks unbelievably great and I'm definitely inspired to do another basket day. Make sure you book a lunch too - delicious!!"

Helen reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Had a wonderful day with Jo and Andy. Both made us feel very welcome and we all soon felt at ease. The stages of hare making were remarkably straightforward and Jo was at hand whenever we needed guidance or reassurance. I am so impressed with my hare creation and can’t wait to go on another course with Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen - your hare was lovely! I bet he cannot wait to settle into your garden. Hope to see you again back in the studio, Jo xx"

Izzy Butler reviewed: Make your own leather belt with Cazzy, a qualified saddler.

"Me and mum did the belt making course with Cazzy. It was a brilliant day. Cazzy took us through every step whilst making us feel so welcome and we didn’t stop laughing all day. Cannot recommend this course enough to anyone considering it! "

Strapped Leather responded:

"Thank you x"

Gayle reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"A wonderful class. It was small enough that Lee was able to give plenty of attention to all, and he was entirely flexible in tutoring depending upon each person's experience and abilities, as well as positive and supportive. We all left with artworks we could be quite proud of. The location and venue are lovely and inspiring as well. I'm not surprised that many return to take it more than once. I'd highly recommend it."

Fiona B reviewed: (1 to 1) Beginner Woodwork - Automata Making

"Excellent evening of Beginners Woodwork with Phil. He is really knowledgeable, very patient and very encouraging. I would thoroughly recommend anyone interested in having a go at woodwork to do this course. I am looking forward to booking another course with Phil at a later date to advance my skills. The little boat automata is fun to make and very satisfying when you bring all the component parts that you have just made together."

Quicksticks Workshop responded:

"Thanks Fiona, we did pack a lot into a short time didn't we, besides the good banter. Glad you enjoyed the experience, and met your goal of feeling more confident with tools. See you next time "

Simon Betts reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"What a great days training I am a total beginner and this one day course with Tony one to one was perfect the man’s knowledge is 100%. Teaching skills are great in a comfortable and professional workshop. I am now confident welding the small jobs needed in my workshop. Well recommended course, worth every penny. Thank you Tony. Simon Betts"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Simon it was great meeting you. I am so happy you enjoyed the course and have the confidence to carry on welding at your workshop. Any questions please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony."

Jemima reviewed: Half-day Saori Weaving Experience

"Just the most fabulous way to spend an afternoon - relaxing, informative and creative. Can’t recommend highly enough. Looking forward to returning soon. "

Sion reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Amazing course, really enjoyed the day, the instructors (Will and Chris) were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful :)"

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A most enjoyable course Judith was very helpful the group were varied too. Some very talented ladies and the results were interesting with landscapes animals and combinations. You feel like this is a starting point and you can explore further with Judith’s help and encouragement."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Karen, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and Lynn, and to support you both with your beautiful fish and hare prints. I hope the workshop has inspired you to create more Lino prints!"

Alan Hinton reviewed: Bowl Carving (Oval Bowl) in Walderchain Wood

"I attended the Walderchain Wood bowl carving course today and had one of the best days I’ve had for a long time. Mark is an excellent teacher and made the learning enjoyable. Added to this is the wonderful site and workshop in the Kent countryside and a fantastic lunch provided by Mark’s wife, and at the end of the day I had a bowl to take home. "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Alan Good to see you back here. Glad to hear you enjoyed the day. Keep up the good work. All the best Mark and Cristina "

Melanie reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Great course. Excellent teaching, nice venue, very pleased with the end product. "

Nancy H reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Emily is an excellent teacher; her thorough explanations take you step by step to making a beautiful little copper bowl in an afternoon. Lovely art-infused setting with a relaxed vibe - highly recommend!"

Paul Mallard reviewed: Learn soft pastels in a relaxed beautiful environment

"Great introduction to pastels. Heather was a lovely person and an excellent teacher. I hadn't realised that the session was one-to-one, which made the process much more beneficial and personal than being in a group. Learned a lot. Highly recommended."

Julia N reviewed: Lino Printing in Colour

"I had a wonderful day. The instruction was first class and I now feel confident to carryon on my own. I left with some lovely prints and an enthusiasm for a new craft. The venue was also worth a mention. A beautiful barn in a lovely setting. "

Morag reviewed: Stool Making Workshop

"We really enjoyed this course. Tim is a great teacher, very knowledgeable and balanced clear demonstrations and space to try things out. The stools came out individualised which was also nice. Would highly recommend."