Latest reviews

Liz reviewed: Dragonfly The Swannery, Abbotsbury

"Such a fantastic day - I was a complete beginner but the course was brilliantly structured and Jo was so supportive and kind - she offered help and encouragement and when my brain just could not work out how to get the right shape she showed me how to get it right - I was really proud of the bee I made - and although my hands are quite tired today I will certainly do another class next year :)"

Jo Sadler Willow responded:

"Thanks Liz, we had a great day, your love of bees really showed and especially when you put on the bee wings!! Thank you for your company too. 🙏 Jo"

Dee and Ryan reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"We had a really great day learning to turn a bowl and honey stick with Simon, on a pairs wood turning experience. Such a beautiful setting and welcoming home! We both had a little previous knowledge but really wasn't needed. Simon is a brilliant teacher and was happy to talk us through everything and answer all of our questions. We both felt confident and very relaxed, to just be able to enjoy the process. Would highly recommend! Was lovely meeting you both and will hopefully return soon to learn more! "

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

"Hi Dee & Ryan, It was lovely welcoming you both to my workshop and so glad you enjoyed the experience. Do get in touch if you have any further questions or would like to know more. -- Simon"

Sue B reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"What a great day! I had never used a drill before, and now I can- yay! Very clear instruction and lots of hands on practice , all in a very relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. No need to feel embarrassed about how little you know! I now feel confident enough to just "give it a go" - just what I was hoping for. Thank you so much."

The Boho Shed responded:

"That’s fantastic Sue! I’m over the moon you enjoyed the workshop. Another empowered woman. Yey! Thank you for your lovely review. 🙏💕"

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

"I had a great time. Pat was there to help if you wanted it. She made you feel relaxed which helped my confidence and there was a huge difference to my first and last pot thrown. It was a craft I had wanted to try for a long time and was not disappointed. Thank you Pat for making it a wonderful experience and can’t wait to pick up my pots. "

Pat Southwood responded:

"Hi Linda, thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure meeting & teaching you, great progress!"

Sue reviewed: Fused Glass workshops at Bere Alston, near Tavistock, Devon

"I did this course yesterday with my sister. We had a lovely morning creating a fused glass lantern. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Definitely go for the “all day course” in the future"

Gabi reviewed: Wood joints class using reclaimed materials

"Tyler is an amazing teacher. Knowledgeable, patient and passionate. I’ve learnt so much from one session I actually could go away and do some of the things we did on my own. Which is rare! He creates a very relaxed and safe environment. A kind and inspiring person to be around in general. I highly recommend. "

Milly reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I absolutely loved this course. So much is packed in to a short space of time. It has definitely given me the bug for green woodworking and a huge respect for Peter and his craft. Hannah was also lovely and very helpful. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Milly. Loved having you along!"

Pennie Dunn reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"This was an incredibly inspiring course and extremely well run by Claudia. Everything was available to try and we even came home with samples of our work, which I had not expected! I would definitely recommend this course for anyone interested in natural dyeing methods and very accessible for complete novices. We also came away with handouts to refer to later. Wonderful, thank you so much!"

Nicola C reviewed: Fantasy dip resin flowers workshop

"My friend and I did the fantasy dip workshop with Jan. It was amazing! Having never done it before, Jan was so helpful at explaining each step. We both made some beautiful flowers which were enhanced by the huge range of embellishments Jan had available for us to use. I would highly recommend Jan’s workshops and we will be definitely going back to try some of the other ones she offers. Such a lovely friendly lady. Thank you for teaching us a new craft."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Nicola, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. The flowers you made were outstanding and you both took to the process really well. You made teaching the workshop easy. You are welcome back any time. "

Laura reviewed: Tree of Hearts Mixed Media Workshop, Gainsborough

"I had an absolutely amazing experience on my Tree of Hearts Workshop. It had been booked as a gift and I can honestly say it didn’t disappoint. From the warm welcome and cup of tea, to the lovely homemade cakes it was a real treat. Sharon is an excellent tutor and guided us through the class to produce a stunning piece of framed work. I shall be checking out her latest classes to book on another class. Thanks for a special day x"

Sally reviewed: Circular Sock machine one to one lessons

"Recently completed the one day circular sock machine workshop as I am interested in purchasing the equipment and starting a new hobby. Julie was great , very patient with all my questions and I learnt so much. I will definitely return when I have bought my machine as Julie will certainly help me set it up. Good transport links to the venue and the refreshments were delicious. All in all a really great day out exploring the world of socks."

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thank you for your kind Sally. Join the Facebook group Vintage krankers as they have a sale day every so often and you may get lucky and be able to buy a machine soon. Keep in touch. "

Jenny reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"I took my sister to the lantern making workshop this morning as a birthday present. We had a very relaxing and therapeutic morning with Wendy. I can't wait to see the results! Would definitely recommend!"

Paul Frampton reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Very patient & knowledgeable. An excellent day"

Matthew reviewed: Leather Traveller's Bag

"Absorbing day in a pristine workshop with great relaxed tuition by Catherine and a lovely bag at the end. The dogs were a bonus as well!"

Kate D reviewed: Duo human sculpture kit (1 x 30cm & 1 x 50cm)

"I bought this kit for two of my children (9 years and 7 years) to tackle over the rainy summer holidays and it was absolutely brilliant!! Kept them happy modelling for a full day, and another morning of painting and gilding. We are all pleased and astonished at the lovely results ! Jo's YouTube tutorial is excellent. We had so much fun doing this, highly recommended - for all ages. Thank you very much Jo. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Kate! I'm delighted your children enjoyed making the humans!! I had aimed this at adults, so it's lovely to hear they achieved a great result. The magic is when the gilt cream goes on at the end 🤗. Thank you for taking the time to pop a review on. Jo xx"

Henrietta reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I just loved this workshop and can’t wait to go back . "

Tracey Young reviewed: Circular Sock machine one to one lessons

"Most informative, enjoyable day. Learnt the basics and had a lovely lunch. Tutor is patient and knowledgeable. Goes beyond by keeping in touch after. In addition to this she and her husband got my machine working and made adjustments as needed. Looking forward to having an update in the future. "

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Tracey. It was lovely to meet you and Harriet. Hopefully we can meet up again soon so I can help you perfect your techniques. "

Louise Henley reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"I have had the best 3 days with Jo learning to reupholster an old nursing chair(in fact I’ve gone back to get it finished as it was a bit more work than 3 days). The tuition, knowledge and patience from Jo is second to none and I would highly recommend this course to others! "

What Jo did next responded:

"Thanks Louise! You’re a great student and have all the potential and the passion for upholstery that you will need to start your own business in the future. Good luck! "

Debbie amd Louise reviewed: Stained Glass - Copper foil Fairies and flowers and more...

"I would highly recommend a course with Redcurrant Glass. Karen was lovely and very knowledgeable, giving us lots of information and advice as well as plenty of time for making our own pieces to take home. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable day! "

Deborah GUINESS reviewed: Double-Sided Lampshade Making

"Great course. Guided by our lovely tutor Wendy, we were gently guided through the necessary steps and Wah la! We each made a stylish lampshade! Mine was made by using upcycled fabric which was saved from landfill. Thanks Wendy for such a great structured course and a very enjoyable time.  I learnt a lot from this face to face course and it was good to meet other like minded people.  "

Phoebe reviewed: Weave a Foraging Basket

"Really fantastic day - highly recommended! Juliet created a lovely relaxed atmosphere and was very kind aND patient. Came away with a beautiful basket that I'm so proud of - thank you!"

Ollie Ross reviewed: Introduction to Artistic Blacksmithing - One Day Experience

"Fantastic all round. Full on sensory experience - heat, sound, smell , feel and the other one. Tom is a super laid back lovely fella and was so encouraging. We made a brilliant sculpture. I'm totally hooked and will go again."

James reviewed: Full Day Silversmithing Workshop

"I have no problems recommending this course. As a complete novice the instruction was easy to follow and despite a few flaws on my part I was able to redeem the jewellery I made. Over the course of the day I measured, cut, soldered, hammered, sawed and polished the 2 pieces I made. For a complete beginner it covered a lot in a few short hours. I’ll go back in the near future to learn more skills "

Sue White reviewed: Mindful Messy Mandalas Workshop

"This was a really fun course. I loved it. Carrie was very welcoming, extremely well prepared & provided excellent instruction & helpful handouts. As well as providing all materials to produce a mindful messy mandala, she gave us each a mount for our finished pieces & a bag she had made herself to take it home in - really nice touches. Highly recommended. I shall book other workshops."

Crafts for Wellbeing responded:

"I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop, Sue! It was really lovely to see you again. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it. I hope to see you again soon."

Howard B reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course at Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre near Betws y Coed, North Wales

"Great Course run by Colin the Instructor and my fellow course members. Good location with toilets and catering at the Field Studies Centre! Interesting and fun! Enjoyed the flap jacks! Thanks H"

Dry Stone Walling Association North Wales Branch responded:

"Thanks Howard. I wish I could have been there but I was away. Regards Paul"