Latest reviews

Tracy reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Geoff was lovely, really supportive and enthusiastic. We did 2 hours as complete beginners and the time flew by. We both ended up with a bowl and a vase - of sorts - even tho our second attempts were beyond redemption so had to be aborted. Will def be going back to glaze the pots we made. and maybe even have another go - well worth it - brilliant afternoon :-) Thanx Geoff."

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the session and hope to see you again."

Debra Clark reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"Have just spent a lovely morning with Sarah and her gang. Sarah is an amazing teacher and I was so pleased with my ring. I would highly recommend this workshop and it is suitable for anyone. Really reasonably priced with lovely little extra touches especially the home baked scones 😋 Bramble the dog is a total sweetheart❤️❤️ Thank you xx"

Glenn Willaims reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"My wife and I booked onto a 1 hour pottery throwing experience for our 39th wedding Anniversary, and Geoff did not disappoint us. He was faultless throughout the class from start to finish, with excellent tuition on how to throw the clay onto the wheel and how to proceed to make a clay pot. 10 out of 10. Very enjoyable."

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thanks for your kind review, Glenn. I enjoyed teaching you both, and I'm glad you had a good time. I wouldn't want to have ruined your wedding anniversary!!! I hope to see you again, perhaps for more throwing or some glazing."

Jane reviewed: Natural Cold-Process Soap Making

"It was a fantastic fun experience doing the soap making course in a super workshop. Wendy is so lovely and a brilliant teacher. It was a 60th birthday treat and we all had a great time. Delighted and happy with our boxes of soap we took home. Thank you Wendy. "

Marianne reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"What a fabulous day. Excellent communication regarding the course beforehand and every detail had been thought about on the day. Great food and snacks available throughout the day. The tuition from Eddie was great, we all made fantastic obelisks and much more. Very relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be going back."

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Marianne, for your super positive comments. Delighted you enjoyed your willow course with us here at Zantium."

Fiona H reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"I'd had a tricky week so not at all in the right frame of mind when I arrived but the day was a joy and helped me step out of that energy. Great guidance from Ellie, detailed notes to take away and a great selection of sustainable yarns to work with. Now have a grasp of the basics and how to get going on the loom and have spent time just playing. Ellie is lovely and good at keeping everyone going at their own pace and how they learn. Thank you Ellie!"

Elka responded:

"I’m so glad you enjoyed the workshop Fiona, thank you for coming and contributing to a really lovely day. I absolutely love the wall hanging you made, you’re definitely a natural! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review :) "

Sharon Bainbridge reviewed: Fused glass workshops for all

"I attended for a full day and managed to create 2x detailed pieces of work in this time. A brilliant day, learnt lots of new skills and techniques and hope to carry on creating fused glass in the future. Karen is a friendly and extremely helpful host."

Rajula Karania reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

" Thank you so much for yesterday. I really enjoyed myself making my mosaic creation and cutting tiles. Marie is very helpful and a great tutor. I had a one-to-one session . It was very relaxed and she made it fun. She has a wealth of knowledge about mosaics. I am pretty sure I will be going back to learn more "

mppmosaic responded:

"Thank you so much for your good review Rajula, I am glad you enjoyed the workshop and wish you all the very best with your future mosaic projects. I look forward to your visit in the future should you wish to have another go. All the best, Marie-Paule"

Miranda Grayling-Nielsen reviewed: Awaken Creativity - discovering or recovering your artist self. Art in Suffolk

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Jane took me out of my comfort zone whilst at the same time ensuring I was happy working with the materials suggested. I will be taking home ideas I can adapt to my work and I thank Jane for that."

Jane Beaumont Art responded:

"I’m thrilled you found it useful for your practice as a working artist Miranda. All the best. "

June H reviewed: Kiln Fired Enamelling with Katie Sanderson. Half day workshop

"I did a morning enamelling course on 12th July. Really enjoyed the session. I was a complete beginner but Katie's a good teacher, had very clear instructions & was very helpful. There were just 3 of us, so plenty of individual attention. I came away with 3 items I had made and a good feeling of achievement."

Jane G reviewed: Silk painting - whole day course

"Wow what a wonderful Friday filled with mindfulness and silk painting! Jane was warm and engaging and put me at ease as soon as I arrived. I had once tried silk painting more than 30 years ago so hadn't a clue, but I left with two lovely pieces to be proud of and not only know how to give it a go myself at home, but also the absolute inspiration to improve and achieve even more! Jane it was such a fabulous day and I can't wait to try batik with you soon. I think you are an inspiring person to be around even without the crafting!"

Jane’s Celebration Services responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Jane. It was a pleasure to share the day with you and I look forward to our next creative day together. "

Emma Johnson reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"I had a lovely morning with Wendy. The studio is in the most fabulous location. Wendy was so helpful and I can't wait to book my next course. "

Ed Vincent reviewed: Awaken Creativity - discovering or recovering your artist self. Art in Suffolk

"A wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable course which is all about letting go and loosening up and seeing where the process takes you. I found it immensely helpful not just in terms of collage but more generally from a creative perspective and I can't wait to put what I learnt into practice. Jane is a lovely person and very welcoming. You are guaranteed a great day!"

Jane Beaumont Art responded:

"I'm so delighted Ed. You created some really exciting work. Go for it and weave a sketchbook habit into your day - however short. All the best"

Keith Lockwood reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"I’ve just spent a very enjoyable week on course 1. The workshop is a great and realistic place to work and the limit to 4 students works well. To come away with a valued product is a great feeling. Mark’s tuition is friendly, but professional, by demonstrating and talking about the various aspects of the tools and techniques is a very informative way of presenting the course. I was so impressed, I will probably do another."

Vanessa Wight reviewed: Full Day Workshop Mosaic House Number On Slate

"Brilliant course and so much fun! Even if you’re not massively creative, Sarah is always on hand to help and guide you through the process. She’s very patient and super lovely. I have done 2 workshops with her and will be back for more! It’s a wonderful and relaxing way to spend an afternoon working on something that you can feel proud of at the end. "

Honey Mosaics responded:

"Thank you so much Vanessa for leaving such a lovely review on my page and I really appreciate your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed the workshops. It would be brilliant to see you on another workshop in the future. Best Wishes. Sarah "

Kate reviewed: Needle Felting Bumper Kit - Creatures. A Premium Starter Set.

"This is a lovely kit, with plenty of materials for the projects and more. The instructions are clear and the illustrations are excellent. I'm looking forward to sitting down and playing with it."

Laura B reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"Brilliant introduction to whittling for all the family, Matt adapted instructions and guidance for all ages. Beautiful setting, snacks and coffee., we thoroughly enjoyed the morning and are looking forward to returning. Would highly recommend."

Sophie reviewed: 1-to-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow

"Well what an amazing day with Alison. So knowledgeable. I have learnt so much for my business. Highly recommend the day. So much fun and the products you make and come away with are amazing. Thank you ever so much. Highly recommend "

Sally reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

"What a fabulous creative day. I've just got home from a superb day course an "Introduction to Frame Weaving" at Fisherton Mill Salisbury run by Ellie of Elka sustainable textiles. Ellie was a fantastic teacher, really thorough with her instructions and explanations. Very patient and happy to answer questions and give individual attention when required. The course materials were amazing, a huge choice of sustainable yarns and fibres to choose from. Her knowledge of the sustainable & renewable materials and methods of production was immense and her enthusiasm and love of this subject shone through and was inspirational. I had a really enjoyable day, have created an awesome (if I may say so myself!) wall hanging that I'm thrilled with. I would definitely recommend Ellie's courses. "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much Sally for the lovely review, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you all. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop, your wall hanging is brilliant, you're a natural!"

Karen reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for Two

"We had a great day with Chris learning a variety of techniques and finishing up with a lovely keepsake. He was a patient teacher, happy to let us perform all the steps even when it took us a while! Highly recommended. He was also very helpful when we had to rearrange an earlier date at short notice due to illness."

Andrew Shepherd reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"Outstanding. Mark exceeded all my expectations. The instruction, facilities and tone were all spot on. I genuinely struggle to think how it could be improved. "

Brooke reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing taster

"We had a great afternoon learning how to throw on the pottery wheel. It was our first time and had no previous experience. Richard's class was pitched just right and was good fun. After teaching us the basics and producing a couple of pots we got the chance to do a few more to test what we'd learned. It made a great birthday present and would highly recommend."

Potterydayz responded:

"It was a pleasure to see you here at Potterydayz for some throwing. Thank you for your review and recommendation. I hope to see you again soon."

Janet Keene reviewed: Fused glass art workshops in Buckinghamshire

"Great course again, my second one and my daughter's first. Great relaxed atmosphere, Marie made us feel very welcome and spent lots of time with us making sure we were happy with our glass creations. Would definitely recommend the course, and the shop is also well worth a visit to see Marie's own work. Looking forward to hearing about other courses available. "

Kim & Tony reviewed: "2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience

"We did the 2 in 1 craft day, pottery and wood turning. Never touched a lathe or a potters wheel before and we came out with some high quality stuff. It was a fantastic day. The attention and instruction we got from Louise and Simon was awesome, they really are passionate about what they do. Also, if you like a chat you won't be disappointed, you can't shut them up (which is a good thing). They were always guiding and positive but left you to your own creative talents. The workshops are a lovely environment to learn and be in. The knowledge they leak out to you is so absorbing you can't help but be amazed. I'm sat at home writing this and still recalling some wonderful information that you get from this very friendly couple. You will get some lovely lunch in their kitchen and the encouragement about life skills and well being are always on their mind. Everybody who meets Louise & Simon will think I have the best friends in the world. I encourage you all to book a craft class or two and defo stay at the Crafters Retreat Lodge. The Lodge is a dream. Go and give it a go. All the best Louise & Simon Tony & Kim x "

Sara Johnson reviewed: Awaken Creativity - discovering or recovering your artist self. Art in Suffolk

"Just the best most inspiring and energising workshop. Jane showed us a new way of using intuition and discernment to achieve fresh, dynamic results. She is an excellent teacher and we thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. "

Jane Beaumont Art responded:

"Thanks so much Sara - it was a joy having you all here. "