Latest reviews

Peter Hibbit reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Had a great day on the one day hare course. I was very pleased with the hare I made but it would have been a great experience even if it had turned out as badly as I had expected it to. Great surroundings, plenty of space to work in, and easy and clear instructions. Highly recommended!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Peter - I am kicking myself for not taking a photo of your ingenious 'spectacles' you made for your hare with a piece of spare wire - they were so good 🙌. Fabulous sculpture - well done. Jo x"

Sarah reviewed: One day Mosaic Workshop with Ruth Wilkinson

"I loved Ruth’s class and came away impressed with what I made. Ruth had a calm and kind way of encouraging us to make whatever we wanted, and was very much alongside making suggestions and helping without getting in the way of us being creative. It was a wonderful day out with friends."

Ruth Wilkinson Mosaics responded:

"Ah that’s lovely to hear Sarah ……. So pleased you all enjoyed it x "

Chantelle reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"Sarah’s ring making class was excellent, there are so many options to make a unique ring of your own. Everything is set up ready for you, you don’t have to worry about bringing anything or any jewellery making knowledge. Sarah will guide you through every step but give you the freedom to be creative with your piece! Lots of tea and yummy treats available too! Definitely will recommend to friends and family, great for a day out with a friend or a group of you ☺️"

Iona reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Amazing team! We had a great time! Definitely looking forward to putting the skills to good use! "

Vicky reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had an absolutely brilliant day with Jake and learnt some invaluable skills. I would highly recommend! "

Cath Norgate-Hart reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"This is memorable, useful and enjoyable experience. Carl is a natural imparting his experience and skill to the group. In addition to learning to build a dry stone wall I would recommend this Course to anyone considering a Team Building event. If a group of strangers can leave feeling a sense of achievement, connection and support for each other, imagine what it could do for your team. Five stars all round for the Tuition and the food. Thank you "

Carole reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking at Sallerton Wood

"I so enjoyed the course and learned so much that I have booked to attend another! Andy is a good teacher and the other students were good fun .I do recommend the course."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much for your recommendation, Carole. We're very pleased that you enjoyed the course, and we look forward to seeing you in Spetember when you return to Sallerton Wood to do the Shave Horse Making course. "

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

"Fused glass workshop A very lovely day learning new skills with a delightful group of crafters in a wonderful setting Looking forward to seeing the end result!! "

Sarah Runnacles reviewed: Weave a patterned scarf in a day - Harrogate

"A lovely creative day with a very calm tutor who was always available to answer questions and fix any problems. Anne was very informative and helpful. The environment was very pleasent and worked really well. Would highly recommend for anyone even if not a crafter!"

Jo reviewed: Beginner's Willow basket weaving with Flo Hamer

"A brilliant course, we achieved so much in just a day. Nadia is an excellent teacher, patient, encouraging and helpful. I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone! "

Tree to Treen responded:

"Thanks so much Jo, glad you had such a nice time :-)"

Jane reviewed: LED "neon" strip light pictures

"Most enjoyable day, friendly, knowledgeable, lovely studio, lunch & cream tea. Plenty of parking. Day was well structured with room to explore personal preferences. "

Susie Jones reviewed: Make a shave horse at Sallerton Wood

"This was my third course at Sallerton Wood and definitely the most challenging and rewarding! I learnt some more greenwood working skills and was able to practise ones I had learnt previously. Andy is a great teacher and a very skilled craftsman with solutions to every problem. The whole two days were really well planned and resourced so everyone achieved success no matter what their previous experience. It was also lovely sharing lunch breaks with a really sociable and interesting group of people in a beautiful woodland setting. I’m looking forward to my next course already!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much indeed, Susie, for posting your review of the course. We're delighted that you enjoyed the course, the companionship of the other attendees, and the woodland setting of the workshop area. We look forward to seeing you again at Sallerton Wood again when you return for your fourth course, and we look forward to hearing about what you have made on your new shave horse in the meantime! "

Suzanne reviewed: Glass painting taster day

"The class was very well-paced and organised with the opportunity to practice using the materials. There was a sense of accomplishment in coming out with a finished product at the end. Knowledge was delivered in a practical way. This and the great studio surroundings and seeing Derek's achievements have inspired me to take the techniques away to experiment more for myself. I would encourage anyone interested in stained glass to take the chance to meet someone who has spent many years honing the craft and who is passionate about keeping the skills alive while being open to the evolution of new techniques and applications. "

Derek Hunt Artist responded:

"Hi Suzanne, That's a great review, thank you very much for your support and so glad you enjoyed the day. Keep in touch, Best woishes, Derek"

Liz reviewed: Glass painting taster day

"I still can’t believe I could learn so much in one day!! Thoroughly enjoyed every moment and feel so proud of the work I produced. Thank you for an amazing day 😁"

Derek Hunt Artist responded:

"Hello Liz, Thank you so much for your lovely review, and really pleased you enjoyed the day. Keep in touch, and best wishes, Derek"

Daniela reviewed: Silver Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"I had a lovely time doing an anxiety ring. Time flew by. It so happens that I was the only one on that day and that was even better to the point I am now considering 1-2-1 sessions with Sandra. Sandra is very friendly, welcoming and patient. I thoroughly recommend this course."

Sandra Kerns Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Daniela, I enjoyed showing you an insight into jewellery making. I’d love to teach you further classes. "

Deb reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"I really enjoyed this workshop. It was very relaxed and well paced. Clare is an excellent teacher. Most of the workshop was spent getting stuck in with the technique and it was very satisfying to produce several prints in such a short time. I have been inspired to carry on with learning more. I would highly recommend this course."

Rebecca reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"A really enjoyable day with Lee where I learned a great deal about how to approach linocut composition, mixing of colours, use of the roller and how to use all of these skills to enhance the linocut itself. I feel reasonably confident to approach this at home now and was very pleased with my first ever print. I would definitely enjoy this course again now that I have the basics "

Paula Davies reviewed: Raku pottery: an introduction

"We both thoroughly enjoyed our Raku experience. Tez was a well informed tutor who put across the information we needed in a straightforward manner, laced with humour. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to try Raku firing. "

David Morris reviewed: Kuksa / Wooden Mug Carving with Pete Lloyd

"It was a very relaxing day. Good to meet new interesting people and I was pleased with the kuksa I produced. Very good to be using new and different tools. The communication beforehand was good. It was a peaceful rustic environment, quite cold but we were advised to wrap up warm."

Charlotte Gringras reviewed: Portrait sculpture from photographs

"This was excellent"

Andy reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop

"My son and I had a lovely Fathers day learning how to use the Potters wheel with Louise, and look forward to enjoying the results, our pots! Would definitely recommend Louise and Blended Monkey, perhaps some wood turning with Simon next time 😁"

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

"It was a delight having you guys in the studio and I'm so pleased you both enjoyed your throwing experience on the potter's wheel. You both picked up the techniques pretty quickly and achieved some really lovely results. Thanks for the great review :-). "

Charlie reviewed: Leathercraft for beginners: Make small leather items

"Loved this workshop. Both Sara and Melissa were very welcoming and made us feel comfortable in their lovely atelier. Sara led the workshop and couldn’t have been better. Very knowledgeable, gave just the right amount of information/teaching before letting us practice some of the theory she had given us. Ended up making a beautiful wallet (that I really needed as mine had fallen apart) and a little key ring that my mum loves. Sara was attentive, but not overbearing - letting you get on with the work but checking in from time to time to see the progress and always there for any questions as you run into difficulties. I’ve got the bug now - planning on making a handbag for my girlfriend next (after just a morning with Sara I feel confident enough to give it a crack). Highly recommend these two absolute pros. Grazie ragazze! X"

Julie Cavoto reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"My daughter bought me this for my birthday, I knew it would be good but it exceeded all expectations, it was ace! Geoff was brilliant at explaining everything in an easy but clear way & praising our rather wonky pots compared to his perfect, made to look easy pot he’d made in the demo. We all came away very happy having made our first ever bowls & we will be returning to glaze them when they’ve been fired. Many thanks! Another bucket list experience ticked off! "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thanks for your kind review, Julie. It was a pleasure to have you and your girls at the studio. Hope to see you again soon."

Rebecca McCormick reviewed: Glass Bead Making Workshop - For Two People

"Absolutely fab workshop, we really enjoyed it. Clear instructions and so many chances to have a go with different materials and make lots of lovely beads. "

Lisa T reviewed: Mokume Gane - gift making, polymer clay

"A wonderful relaxing experience , very happy with the outcome of the course. Helga is a patient teacher and very knowledgeable.. "

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Lisa, that's lovely to hear. Glad you enjoyed the course, so did I. "