Latest reviews

Lulu reviewed: Dotted Mandala Workshop

"A fantastic workshop with Kavita learning how to create a dotted mandala and about the significance of mandalas. Kavita is patient and encouraging, letting you work at your own pace. I was very lucky to able to have a one-to-one workshop. I highly recommend this course as an opportunity to create a beautiful dotted mandala and to practice mindfulness. Thank you Kavita for a wonderful course. "

Kavita’s Creative Academy responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the workshop and got the best out of it. I really enjoyed teaching you. Looking forward to see you for more workshops. "

Val reviewed: Creative Mosaic Workshop

"My First time at the workshop and it was great. Ali was so good with me, she was brilliant, I loved it and would like to do another class. P.s the homemade cake was also fab 🧁"

Mosaic Workshops in the Garden Room responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon. Happy summer 2023 🌸"

Nikki Bruce reviewed: Nuno felt-making scarf workshop with Debra Esterhuizen

"Can’t think of a nicer way to spend a Thursday than in the company of the lovely and highly skilled Debra! Just myself and one other, which made for a very special experience and lots of individual attention. Debra is very inspirational and encouraging and I was pretty amazed at what I took home with me at the end of the day. So yesterday it was a scarf, but the other options are endless and I will definitely be back before long! "

Debra Esterhuizen responded:

"That’s very kind Nikki What a lovely day we had I feel inspired too thanks so much - love my job !"

Robyn reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My daughter and I had a lovely creative time together. It was a lovely thing to do together with a great atmosphere and we got spoilt rotten with coffee and a huge selection of cakes and goodies. Really lovely afternoon and we have beautiful lanterns and jewellery to remember it! "

HB reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"What a fun day! Liz guided us through the design & cutting of our Lino print and then printing out. She manages to give everyone individual attention and we all came away with lots of enthusiasm to continue with what we’d learnt. Thanks Liz!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi H, Thanks for letting me know about your lino cutting and printing workshop - it’s much appreciated. You really picked up the techniques quickly and created a beautiful outcome, so I hope you’ve now got the printing bug and feel ready to explore different styles and images in the near future. Happy cutting. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

HB reviewed: It’s only natural - creating small wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"Thanks Liz for a very enjoyable day. We made lots of different flowers and grasses from wire and had several great items to take home. Liz is a great teacher, very encouraging and patient with lots of ideas. We’ll be back!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi H, Lovely to meet and work with you and thanks for letting me know about your time at the studio. Fine wire is such a lovely material to work, with lots of potential to create a wide range of outcomes. I’m picturing you with clippers and pliers to hand, ready for action. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Karen reviewed: Freehand (free motion) Machine Embroidered House Portrait

"This was a fantastic course, Meg was amazing. It was my sister's birthday surprise and Meg provided a cake and some non-alcoholic prosecco. She was very knowledgeable, professional and patient. Nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend this course."

May I Design responded:

"Thank you so much Karen. It was a joy to host the workshop for you all. X"

Heather Webster reviewed: Introduction to Verre Églomisé

"A thoroughly enjoyable day"

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Thank you Heather, it was lots of fun and lovely to meet you. Thank you for your helpful insights too! I hope you enjoyed the processes and feel able to have a go exploring them with your work!"

Paul reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I did the one-day taster course with Sarah and thoroughly enjoyed it. I brought in a dining chair to recover and Sarah took me through the whole process from stripping down to building up the layers to the finished product. The class was a mix of experience so I could see the more advanced techniques that other students were using. Sarah was always on hand to show you the next step so no long waits while she was with another student. I'll be looking to do further training with Sarah in the near future."

Elaine reviewed: Mother and Daughter Special One Day Workshop £75pp

"My daughters and I had an absolutely fantastic time. Only three years later than my first enquiry, covid! Allison is a lovely friendly lady and was patient with us, me especially. We made some lovely products which I can assure you are in full use. We even got to meet one of their beautiful dogs, (by our choice) I fully recommend this course, only downside is it goes too quickly. Thank you Allison hope to see you soon. "

Maid in the Meadow responded:

"Hi Elaine, Thank you for your lovely review and I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves and are loving the products you made. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you all especially after the 3 year wait 🙂 See you soon!"

Ash Higgins reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Julian is a lovely man, such a wealth of knowledge and his sole aim is to pass on that wisdom to his students. I found the theory and demonstrations hugely helpful to understand the core concepts and once I was ready Julian was patient enough to allow me several attempts to perfect the weld. His methods for teaching are second to none, whether it be MIG OR stick, and whatever you are expecting to gain from this course, by the end of the day you will have achieved your goals. Thank you Julian for a genuinely fantastic day, you have dispelled myths, grown my confidence and furnished me with a sound understanding of what it is to weld. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to fundamentally understand and then apply knowledge of welding in a practical setting. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Ash, I am really happy that you found the instruction so comprehensive. Come back to me if you need any advice on welding or any machines that you fancy buying.Good luck with your projects. Many thanks,Julian"

Marianne Gibson reviewed: Make your own contemporary sinamay halo headpiece - online

"I had a fantastic experience learning to construct the Sinamay Halo Headpiece online with Margaret Woodliff. She put our schedules together and came up with a time we could meet one-to-one to overcome an eight hour time zone gap. It was a well thought out and professionally taught class. Margaret is patient and amiable but still caught every detail of how my work was coming along to assure a positive and delightful outcome. I had high hopes and she exceeded them all! She spent a little time showing me the versatility of the headpiece through various models she had created and each piece could be showcased. I feel very fortunate to have come across the Craft Courses platform. I’m especially grateful to Margaret for the time she set aside for me, for her delightful personality and for the excellent skills and talent she shared with me. "

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thank you very much Marianne for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure both to meet you and to teach you the online course. Happy Hatting! Margaret "

Stephen Desmond reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"My wife and I had a fantastic afternoon on the fused glass lantern workshop. We were given this as a gift from our neighbour. What a wonderful present it turned out to be! Melanie was super-friendly and helpful. And the cakes were quite brilliant!! "

Fran Bond reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Had a brilliant day. Learnt so much & Melanie is a very generous tutor. She shares her knowledge, time & experience with everyone. Love joining her classes."

Dominic reviewed: Blacksmith forgework Learning Experience Day

"I had a brilliant day. I made and brought home two lovely pieces of ironwork. Really enjoyed it and would do it again. Great tutor."

Lavinia reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had a wonderful day , Imogen was inspiring , patient and so easy to be with. Great fun learning to work with all sorts of fabrics. Using a hand machine gave so much more control with fabric manipulation and has inspired me to continue experimenting at home. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I had a lovely day too Lavinia! It was so nice to work with you and hear our old machines stitching together. You understood the processes and translated them into a colourful landscape and I am sure that you will be able to take these techniques further and experiment more with your hand sewing machine. Thank you for coming! "

Sita Brand reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"It was brilliant. Really fun. Melanie is an excellent tutor. I have developed my skills and have been inspired to continue"

Sue reviewed: Ecodyeing - a full day introduction to leaves, rust, heat and fabric alchemy!

"Really informative and fun day. Judy is very knowledgeable and friendly. There is a good balance between instruction and experimentation and lots to make and take away."

Dianne Stewart reviewed: Silver Metal Clay beginners class

"Anna was absolutely wonderful, so enthusiastic about the medium. Gave us some wonderful tips about the uses of clay silver and it was a truly enlightening day. The surroundings were clean, tidy and very comfortable and I learnt so much I have probably forgotten some of it. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!"

A CAT Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. I really appreciate it. It was a very good session and it was lovely to meet you and to work with you. Beautiful pieces made. "

Sue Leak reviewed: Willow weaving workshops for gardeners.

"I had the most fantastic time at the willow weaving workshop. Toni was really friendly and helpful and all six of us made a leaf, an obelisk and a dragonfly. We were also given some willow to take home with us (enough to finish our dragonfly’s wings and to make something else). I loved this so much, I’ve already booked my place on the willow hare making workshop in August, I can’t wait 😺😺"

Annette reviewed: Fused glass workshop - make a Lantern - Forest Row

"I absolutely enjoyed the course, pace was great as I was a complete beginner, clear explanations and guidelines to follow, Jayne was brilliant and gave everyone individual time if you needed it. I never thought I could be so creative and was so pleased with the end result. Venue was good, I had a very enjoyable morning, I'd certainly do more of Jayne's courses. "

Barry reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking at Sallerton Wood

"Great day out in the woods. Andy is a passionate and very skilled craftsman, who also happens to buy good cake and make a decent cup of tea ! Came away with 3 (semi useful - limited by my skills only) items but really enjoyed the day. It was given as a present and turned out to be a real treat - Highly recommended !! Thanks Andy. "

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much indeed, Barry for that positive review and recommendation. We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the course, and the cake and tea too! We hope to see you back at Sallerton Wood sometime in the future. "

Chris reviewed: Natural dyeing course in Pembrokeshire

"Excellent weekend; a lot to take in but it all came together over the course of the two days. I came away with confidence that I could use the techniques and inspired by the great samples we produced and took home. Susan is an excellent teacher and responded really well to all questions and student input. Thank you again."

Susan Martin responded:

"Thank you very much for your feedback and contributions over the weekend. All the best with your projects."

Lydia reviewed: Glass fusing private class - fun taster class for beginners

"Had a great time with Sarah at a glass fusing class for 3 of us. A lovely couple of hours and Sarah was incredibly helpful! "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review."

Steph Rose reviewed: Linocut Printing Class

"A relaxed afternoon with a small group of five of us. Liz is a great tutor who gave us clear instructions on how to use the cutting tools and other materials. Otherwise, we were given creative freedom to explore our own ideas. In the time available I was able to do two lino printing designs and 16 prints. Tea and coffee was available throughout the afternoon."

The Dart Centre responded:

"Hello Steph Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy to read that you had such a creative afternoon and produced lots of fabulous prints. We hope to see you all again very soon. Best wishes Laura"