Latest reviews

Harry and Sasha reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"We had a great day learning how to carve spoons with Alan. He took us through the techniques and safe use of tools. He was so knowledgeable and opened our eyes to a whole world and set of skills we hadn’t known about before but he also made it really accessible and gave you confidence when you needed it. His wife Sim made home-made scones and jam, delicious soup and more home-baking in the afternoon. We felt very well looked after. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who would like to learn how to work with wood safely and to be able to produce an impressive end product."

Andrew Pollard reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"Simon is an excellent tutor. He has found a great balance of teaching and humour. I would definitely recommend anyone who is interested in wood turning in attending his course."

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

"Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to write this review and I wish you all the best in your woodturning endeavours in the future. -- Simon"

Teresa Barrass reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course at Middleton Hall

"Thoroughly enjoyed creating a ceramic green man. The course was really well organised with everything we needed supplied. Miranda was on hand to provide instructions and help when it was needed. Can thoroughly recommend. "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Teresa, glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes Miranda"

Kenneth McLuckie reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Having received this experience as a birthday gift, I was unsure what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover the activity took place outside in a rustic workshop using only hand tools in a friendly environment. A description and use of the tools was demonstrated by Ged before being let loose on our logs. He then supervised our attempts offering advice and encouragement where necessary. Overall a very pleasant day was experienced with a wooden stool to take away as a memory. I really enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend it to others. "

Gedwood responded:

"Many thanks Kenneth. Glad you enjoyed the workshop.👍"

Sonyia reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A really lovely relaxed day. Jonny and Becky made me feel very welcome and were both great tutors and very happy to share their extensive knowledge. My family are amazed by the lovely basket I made."

Wendy R D reviewed: Fused glass Workshop glass fusing @ Crafty Creations Cafe

"Had such a wonderful afternoon doing the glass fusion workshop! Looking forward to receiving the pieces in a couple weeks. Helen and Carl were patient and very helpful. I would highly recommend this workshop. "

Jane reviewed: Kindling/blanket basket (2 day) workshop with Hopewood Baskets

"Who would have thought someone who's never done anything like this before could come away with not only a completed basket but one which was for purpose in just a weekend? Not me, that's for sure, but thanks to Sarah and Marcus I completed the course and thanks to their tuition, guidance, extensive knowledge and immense patience I did just that. How chuffed am I? Immensely. Would I recommend? Yes, wholeheartedly. Thank you both for a mentally exhausting weekend and such a wonderful result! "

Hopewood Baskets responded:

"Hi Jane. What an amazing review! That really means so much to us to hear, as we really do want everyone to love the experience of weaving as much as we do....even if it does exhaust the cognitive powers after two full days! Great effort coming in with a log basket as your very first basket, what an achievement! Absolute pleasure meeting you, and hopefully see you again in the future. Best wishes, Sarah and Marcus "

Joy Kilpatrick reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Just a fantastic day. Ade and Andy just amazing hosts and course leaders. Felt a bit out numbered being the only female, but did it matter? Not a jot. Great instruction, support and felt as though I had achieved so much. Such a relaxed atmosphere but choosing the hottest day of the year was a real experience. Thank you to Debbie, a wonderful welcome, food and delicious flap jack, so good to be with you again. Would highly recommend if you want to achieve so much in a wonderful creative environment. "

Kate reviewed: Fused Glass Coasters

"We had a lovely couple of hours in Wendy's workshop. She helped us make exactly what we wanted and we are eagerly awaiting the finished coasters after they are fired."

Abdul reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Really enjoyed my day out forging my knife, Andy was a great teacher and had a great balance of letting you get on with it and only helping and advising where needed to make sure the knife came out good. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking about a blacksmithing experience."

Sharon Fuller reviewed: Kiln Formed Glass Course: 1 to 1

"What a wonderful day. Ewa was absolutely lovely explaining everything, going through all the different techniques and materials. I made so many different things using the different techniques, I can’t wait to pick everything up"

Christine reviewed: Small leather crossbody bag workshop (1-day)

"Really enjoyed the course, Natasha is a great teacher and I learned a lot of skills throughout the day. I did the course to help me get going with my own projects and have already started practicing on small items so was very much inspired. The icing on the cake was the wonderful bag I had made by the end of the day!"

Ten Cloudy responded:

"Thank you Christine! I really liked working with you! All the best, Natasha "

Kathleen Loftus reviewed: Rag rug making course in North Herefordshire

"Jenni was a brilliant teacher. The course was well organised and prepared. It really helped having a piece of hessian marked, it made it easier for me start and quickly develop a scheme. The venue was also excellent. It was the hottest day of the year but stayed cool and fresh. Jenni's sharing of her knowledge and expertise helped to set rug making in context and helped me to gain confidence and enthusiasm for the art/craft. Many thanks Kathy"

Jenni's Rag Rugs responded:

" Glad you enjoyed it Kathy and I look forward to seeing what you made, when it is finished."

Lesley Brooks reviewed: Create with a gel printing plate in Derbyshire

"I joined Liz at the Slipper Studio on Saturday 9th September for the Gelli Printing day. The weather was hot, but Liz made sure that the studio space was comfortable to work in. Everything I needed was provided ( apart from the gelli plate), allowing me to experiment and enjoy being creative. Liz gave timely considered tuition and guidance throughout the day. The day was well structured, well paced, informative and enjoyable. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lesley, Thank you for taking the time to tell me about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely working with you, seeing your skills and understanding develop and discussing the potential of this work in relation to your painting. I think that gel plate printing could be used as a regular input to your practice and a great way to explore ideas quickly and freely, plus developed as pieces in their own right. It will be a pleasure working with you again in the future. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Joanna Woodward reviewed: Upcycling Paint & Paper Decoupage Furniture Workshop Experience: Spend Two Days with ReVamp Boutique

"I attended the 2-day paper decoupage course. It was a great couple of days, and I came away with one finished mirror, and partially finished side table, and lots of ideas for other projects. Sarah was very welcoming and is so knowledgeable and generous with her knowledge - and demoed and explained everything really clearly. We were provided with everything we needed in the cozy workshop and a lovely rural location. Lunch was delicious and hot drinks and cold water on tap were very welcome. I'm now looking at what other workshops I can do next. Would highly recommend."

ReVamp Boutique responded:

"Thank you so much for your feedback on our workshop Joanna! It's so lovely to hear that you had a great couple of days with us and enjoyed! I'm now looking forward to seeing your future projects with your new-found skills! Hope to see you again very soon! Best wishes Sarah"

Kim Pritchard reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I had a lovely time on my stonecarving weekend. A wonderful location, so peaceful and relaxing. Sebastian was a patient teacher and perfect host. I learnt so much and want to do more. Great value for money."

Paul Edley reviewed: 60 layer damascus knife/axe making course.

"Great course. Just what I was hoping it would be. Had a great time, got to make the knife I had envisaged. Gary and Joe are top blokes, really helpful. Left happy with a perfect damascus knife ."

Kath reviewed: Introduction to portrait sculpture at Middleton Hall

"Just finished the 2day introduction to portrait sculpture course. Miranda was such a lovely patient tutor. I can’t believe how much we learned in just 12hrs, myself and my hubby were complete beginners having never used clay before. What we achieved was just short of miraculous. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and will definitely do more "

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kathleen, glad you both enjoyed it. Best wishes Miranda"

Cathy reviewed: Feltmaking - OOH the choices!

"I had such a lovely time at Barbara's Wet Felting workshop. I was able to make and complete a bag in the day. Barbara was so helpful and a great creative teacher. I will definitely attend another workshop. "

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Loved your bag and the colour combination , you are really creative . Thank you 😁 and I look forward to teaching you another skill . Best wishes."

Jane reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington

"Great day, enjoyed immensely. So rewarding to take home a handmade item to use at home. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ah thank you Jane. I'm over the moon you enjoyed the day so much. x"

Graham parke reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Had another excellent day, Nigel is a wonderful bloke, will bend over backwards to help. I would whole heartedly recommend a day or two here at Fransham Forge. I'm looking forward to booking another day here soon "

Caroline reviewed: Natural History Illustration ~ Seedheads

"Tutor, location and coffee all great!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Many thanks for joining us Caroline. Hope to see you again very soon. Mara"

Toni reviewed: Circular Sock machine one to one lessons

"A lovely day. I was pleased with the ease of coming off m25/m40 and finding Julie so easily. It’s a privilege to be able to use her lovely old machine and under Julie’s guidance actually produce something - a hot water cover and socks. The time flew and Julie was a great teacher and host."

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thank you for a lovely review. I enjoyed our day together and I was pleased that you got to take away some Christmas presents. I have finished off your socks this afternoon and I will post them to you tomorrow. Thank you for coming. "

Sue reviewed: Upholstery 1 day workshop - make your own footstool

"A fun day for a complete novice making a footstool in a lovely setting… First rate tuition from Sue… Who also provided everything you could possibly need during the day – including a very tasty lunch and refreshments throughout… Certainly the day exceeded my expectations as did the finished product!!! I would highly recommend giving the course a try…."

Tuffett responded:

"Very kind of you to leave such a glowing review. Glad you enjoyed the day with Four Sue’s!! Thank you, Sue"

GC reviewed: Ceramic moon gazing hares

"Fun and relaxing with wonderful instruction from Linda. Never thought I could make something like this , but (boasting) my hare looks very professional. All the completed hares were individual and quirky thanks to Linda."