Latest reviews

Leigh reviewed: Explore your Creativity in Enamels - an introductory morning of enamelling for 2 people

"Myself and my 12 year old daughter attended the enamelling course run by Christine on Saturday 12 August 2023. Christine was really patient and helpful, especially with my daughter who hasn't done anything like this before. She was more than happy to answer our many questions and took the time to explain in detail, how to get the best results and what to look out for. Christine was very knowledgeable and really went out of her way to make sure we got the most out of the course. Great teacher and a lovely lady, I would definitely recommend this course!"

Original Kiln-fired Enamelled Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Leigh, for taking the time to review my course in such detail and for making such a lengthy journey to attend the enamelling session. I hope that the insights that you gained will help you in future creative projects. You both made lovely pieces and I'm sure your daughter's pendant will really impress as a gift."

Caroline reviewed: Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring mixed media in Derbyshire.

"Liz was very welcoming. The Slipper Studio is a beautiful place to be. This day course was a really lovely introduction to the Bloomsbury style and motifs. It was great to spend the day experimenting with ideas and making art. Very relaxing and creative. Thanks to Liz for a very enjoyable day!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Caroline, Lovely to hear from you and I really appreciate you letting me know about your day in the studio. It was lovely meeting and working with you after such a long wait. You created some beautiful work and it was lovely to see your ideas develop throughout the day. I hope that you have found some new techniques and ideas to explore and in the future you can make regular opportunities to develop your creativity. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Cheryl reviewed: Silver clay beginners course - Lori Ridgway

"I loved this course! Lori was really helpful, approachable and of course, knows her stuff! She is happy to share and answer all my daft questions too :-) I was very happy with the items I made, for a novice it was pretty great to come away with actual pieces I was proud of. Highly recommended. "

Paul reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"Ted is a top man and one of life's genuinely nice people. We could have chatted for hours and in fact we did. Muons, music, languages, classic TV, religion, community, karmic justice and many other subjects were covered. Had an excellent day. Oh, and I also made a superb dulcimer. I'm extremely pleased with the experience of the end product. If a Ukulele is too complex for you to play, make a dulcimer with Ted. You can't fail to sound good on it. Ted also supplies a little 4 chord hit for you to take away and amaze your friends with what you achieved in a day."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Very kind words Paul ! We did go down the rabbit hole quite a way indeed. Well done with the Strumstick build you were very methodical in your working. So glad we had time to chat about the universe and sub atomic particles. If you need to come again you have my contact details. Take care and check out Chris Perkins ukuleles at Southern uke store near Brighton. Kind regards Ted"

Alan reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"Had a fantastic half day - pinch pots, slab work and some time throwing on the wheel - It was great fun, Louise was a fantastic host/tutor and we can't wait to see the results of our endeavours!"

Anna Casbolt reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Another great weekend with Paul, this time doing the glass fusion workshop. The day runs at a relaxed pace, which is great as no one feels under pressure to keep up with anyone else. Paul is a great tutor, with seemingly endless patience. We all had a lot of fun and look forward to receiving our finished pieces in due course."

Angela Brasier reviewed: Papercraft Card and Small Gift Box Making

"Another great time spent with people who love craft. Lots of laughs and great fun. "

Craft Circle responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Angela, it was great to explore the colours and fun of papercraft with you ... hope to see you again soon!"

Lynn Barwood reviewed: Fused glass craft kit - hanging blue lagoon fish sun catcher

"Have really enjoyed doing this today, the kit and instructions were very well presented"

Natalie Bullock Art responded:

"Thank you for your feedback :) Best wishes Natalie"

Kat reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Good introduction to different stages of the stained glass making process. Laura is knowledgeable and supportive and her studio space, including the building it’s in, is amazing. I was really pleased with what I was helped to achieve in a short space of time and am definitely inspired to want to do more stained glass work! Thank you!! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"My pleasure.... it was great to work with you. I'm delighted you feel inspired to continue learning about this wonderful craft. All the best to you, Laura. "

Keith Stagner reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"I recommend the Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop. Richard is a great teacher, both engaging & knowledgeable. This is a hands-on workshop, preparing a piece that is yours to keep. Course was well prepared & structured, allowing time for questions & a few side topics too."

Penny reviewed: Free Motion Sewing/Applique - 1:1 course

"Thanks Caroline, a really enjoyable and informative day. Caroline lets you learn at your own pace and will guide as much as necessary. I was very happy to come away with several sample pieces having learnt enough to help me on my way to creating my own machine embroidery art."

A girl in her shed responded:

"Thanks for a lovely review. I am pleased you enjoyed the day and we managed to achieve some pieces. Have fun creating "

Michelle reviewed: Blacksmithing Course (one to one) in a traditional forge on Dartmoor

"Gabriel (15yrs) really enjoyed his day experience with Greg and is very proud of his creations. Greg is very friendly and approachable. He has a calm and relaxed approach to teaching which is very hands on. Highly recommended. "

Jack reviewed: 2 day knife/axe making courses

"Absolutely exceptional experience, even better than I hoped. Friargate Forge is a genuine working forge, immersing you in the authentic blacksmith's environment, rather than a condescending arts and crafts workshop. Gary and Joss are great guys who taught me a lot in just two days. I would highly recommend this course to anyone!"

Linzi reviewed: Silver jewellery Pendant making workshop

"What a lovely day I had. Sarah was delightful and very knowledgeable. She told me everything I needed to know and answered all my questions. I made a pretty pendant, very pleased with myself ( just a little smug!!) I would recommend her class to anyone who wants to learn how to do silver work. Well done Sarah "

Sarah Bradley Designs responded:

"Hi Linzi, What a pleasure it was to meet you, and teach you a little insight into silversmithing. What a lovely workshop, thoroughly enjoyed it, you were great fun. Look forward to seeing you for more silver masterpieces. Many thanks Sarah "

Toby Wilson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

"The Epoxy Resin - part two course was a great way to finish the day. I can recommend doing the part one and part two on the same day if you can. Dan who ran the course with Richard had the right level of instruction vs give it a try approach. Again a very practical and informative course."

Toby Wilson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Fantastic course, really well delivered by Richard. The course has the right balance of technical information and hands on experience. This created an informative and fun day."

Hugh reviewed: Painting Restoration

"Really enjoyed the course. Rachael was a very good teacher, spending time with individuals where help was needed. Would definitely recommend this course to anybody wishing to restore/conserve a painting"

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Thank you so much Hugh. It was wonderful to see your painting revealed under the varnish. You had a great approach to it and I’m glad we found a suitable method. With best wishes, Rachael "

Mark Swanson reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"I’ve always wanted to do woodturning and finally got round to it. Couldn’t have asked for a better tutor than Simon. So much more to it than I imagined but Simon instilled confidence through his knowledge and guidance. If you’ve never done it before don’t worry, you will be in good hands. Do it!"

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

"Hi Mark, Nice to have you (and Gary, of course!) in the workshop. Please do get in touch if you need any help in the future. —Simon"

Grant reviewed: Green Man clay sculpture course

"A fun day with templates to help get proportions, some ideas on different designs if you wanted it, good clear instruction and if (like me) you occasionally requested help, then simple constructive advice. Everyone, came away really pleased with their results and had individual designs. Ultimately I'd say, if never done clay work before, wanting to re-introduce yourself or just wanting to come away with a great finished article to hang on a wall in just one day, this ticked all the boxes. Thanks Miranda"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thanks for your review Grant, glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes Miranda"

Sharon reviewed: Mandala Creation Drawing Workshop in the Peak District

"This a fantastic workshop. Tamsin is an excellent teacher and host. Highly recommend. "

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much for your review 🙏🏻😊 It was a pleasure to have you and I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Tamsin 😊"

Rizpah reviewed: Pottery throwing day for two in the South Downs National Park

"The best present ever in the last two decades. Watching my mum thoroughly enjoy the day from beginning to end. Rowena is an excellent teacher and made us feel comfortable and welcome. It was a joyful experience and exciting to learn how to use the wheel, would definitely go back to learn more! Alot of laughter. Thankyou so much"

June Dearnaley reviewed: Copper Foil Technique Stained Glass

"I really enjoyed my stained glass course with Amanda. Amanda explained each part of the process clearly and was patient with my attempts, always offering encouragement as I completed aspects of the copper foiling. I was pleased with my completed piece which I know owes a lot to the help I received from Amanda and I enjoyed her company for the day. "

Dragonfly Glass Art responded:

"Hi June, Thanks for taking the time to write a lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed your day so much, and are pleased with your efforts! Best wishes, Amanda 🙂 "

Maxine reviewed: Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring mixed media in Derbyshire.

"We booked the course to suit the weekend we had together without much prior awareness of the Bloomsbury style. Liz was very patient and allowed me to put my own interpretation on my final piece of artwork. Great opportunity to try new art media - I loved working with inks. The slipper studio is relaxed and friendly. A visit from Burt the cat was a fleeting bonus to the day! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maxine, Good to hear from you. Thank you for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. I really enjoyed working with you and was very impressed with your handling of the inks - the application of the black ink really brought the flowers to life and I hope this is a process you’ll continue exploring. Bert apologies for his limited visits - he was too busy hunting other furry creatures. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Cathy reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"This was a thoroughly enjoyable day. Judith was a friendly, relaxed and encouraging tutor. She showed us lots of examples of prints to help us develop our own ideas and guided us clearly through the process. I have come away with the skills to do some printing at home, which was exactly what I wanted. "

Monika reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"I did a beginners all day workshop and then because it was so much fun I also did a half day throwing workshop. I loved both of them, Louise is a great teacher, and there is a lovely relaxed atmosphere (and lots of biscuits and tea), and she’s very flexible in what you can make. The pots and vases turned out very well and love the glazes that she put on as per our wishes. Super fun, would definitely recommend!"

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

"Thank you for your lovely review Monika. It was a pleasure having you and your daughters here to learn handbuilding and throwing techniques. You all created some beautiful pieces and I'm really pleased you like the glazed results. Nice to hear you've already used one of your bowls for your breakfast this morning too :-). "