Latest reviews

Kevin & Lynn reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Fantastic course. We learned so much, and Paul who ran it couldn't have been more of a personable, knowledgeable and all round lovely man. We thoroughly enjoyed the two days and might even have a look at what other courses he does. Thank you so very much for all your help and guidance. "

Patricia Walker reviewed: Young teen with adult, silver jewellery special - what will YOU make?

"Granddaughter and daughter had a lovely time making the rings. I would 100% recommend going to Viv and her team was lovely. Thanks will see you again."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"What a lovely review, thank you so so much! I was really impressed by the work they both did, beautiful rings and some lovely memories for you all x"

Jenny Griffiths reviewed: Beginners sewing - Tote Bag and Zipped Bag - Day Workshop - Worcester

"Had another fab day. Judi is friendly and helpful and I learned lots. "

Isobella Spiers reviewed: An Introduction to Weaving with a Table Loom, Oxford

"I came to this course as a complete beginner and it was amazing. Jeremy is a patient and knowledgeable teacher with a real passion for his craft. The studio is in a beautiful setting and full of examples of Jeremy’s weaving, which only inspire you more. I came away with a clear understanding of the basics of weaving, a sample piece of which I am very proud, and a desire to learn more. "

Jeremy Uden Designer/Handweaver responded:

"Thanks Isobella. I'm really glad that you hope to do more weaving in future! Jem"

Agi reviewed: Making an A4 Stained Glass Panel (Heathhall)

"Eddie was marvellous, patient, kind and understanding and very well organised. Willing to spend time afterwards to help us stragglers and those with difficulties at the end. It was a tremendous amount of work for him with so many demands on his time. Came away from a marvellous experience with a beautiful keepsake. Perhaps fewer people would have been easier to cope with but I take my hat off to him in admiration. Would like to try and do more of this again!"

Simply Smallholding responded:

"Thank you for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear Eddie was helpful and that you are proud of your keepsake. I hope you display it prominently. Well done for completing it as this is not the easiest of workshops to undertake."

Charlotte H reviewed: Re-wild Your Dad!

"Thank you so much to Mara and the team for making my husband’s Father’s Day so special. He and our 10 y/o daughter had such an amazing day. It really was perfect! They particularly loved learning about foraging and making their own tools, and the chance to explore your wonderful woodland. A perfect day!"

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your wonderful review. I will pass your kind words on to Ryan the tutor. We're delighted that your husband and daughter enjoyed re-wild your Dad and it was a nice surprise for Father's Day. You are most welcome to visit/ stay with us again soon. Mara"

Pam reviewed: Weave a patterned scarf in a day - Harrogate

"Never weaved before so felt quite proud of what I achieved. Ann was very helpful and very knowledgeable. There was a lot to take in however I have got something that will be wearable so that's great."

Dee reviewed: Willow Weaving Dragonflies, Sunflowers, Bird Feeders, Snails

"We all enjoyed our day. Had a great time learning weaving techniques, made a bird feeder, snail, dragon/damsel fly and a spiritual star. Jon and Beckey are great teachers, lots of patience and lots of interesting tales. Fantastic lunch too."

moira wilson reviewed: Making an A4 Stained Glass Panel (Heathhall)

"This was a lovely day, everything was set up for us when we arrived. Eddy was our very patient tutor and I completed a sunflower stained glass panel. Well worth the cost and effort"

Simply Smallholding responded:

"Thank you very much for this kind review - we really appreciate it and every recommendation helps to make our small business thrive. I hope you are proud of your stained glass panel."

Sarah reviewed: Peonies - Crepe Paper Flower Making

"I was looking forward to this workshop and enjoyed it even more than I thought I would. I came away with a beautiful flower that I can't quite believe I made and the materials to make a couple more. I'll definitely be back!"

The Oast Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review, Sarah. so glad you enjoyed the class. We look forward to seeing you again soon."

Kate reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Absolutely fantastic weekend! Beautiful setting, delicious lunches, plentiful cups of tea! But what made the weekend so good was Paul. Lovely man, friendly and relaxed but so knowledgeable and an excellent teacher! And with the patience of a saint! Would love to do the course again, couldn’t have enjoyed it more and wouldn’t change a thing. Overjoyed with what I managed to make and so lovely to come away with a finished product I’m proud of. Highly highly recommend this course!"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"That is very kind Kate, thank you. :•)"

Wendy C reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Amazing day up in Malvern on the basket making course, so enjoyable, with a beautiful basket at the end. Johnny and Becky were fantastic teachers and hosts. A beautiful place to visit and the lunch we had was delicious, can highly recommend booking this. All in all a wonderful experience."

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

"Had a wonderful day hare sculpting in lovely surroundings. Jo’s expert tuition, encouragement and patience made for a relaxing and enjoyable experience (and great results!), and I would thoroughly recommend the day. Jo is a welcoming and attentive host which made the day all the more special!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Alison 😊 So glad you enjoyed the day and went away with a fabby hare sculpture! Jo x"

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

"Wendy is a patient, knowledgeable and excellent teacher. She is generous with her time and equipment. Gorgeous surrounding which is inspiring and calming. Everyone came out so happy, I certainly did. Looking forward to booking the next course….but everyone read the travel instructions…like Cornwall the satnav doesn’t take you there…lesson 1 x"

Lillie reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"Amazing amazing amazing! Kami is an excellent teacher who showed me how to create a horse shoe pendant, Kami explained it all amazingly and showed me silver smithing doesn’t have to be this expensive thing and how to use things already around you. Feeling so pleased afterwards and went home with a belly full of tea, biscuits and a beautiful pendant- will absolutely be booking again."

Mya Designs responded:

"Aww thanks so much, Lillie. I really enjoyed helping you to explore silversmithing, making it more accessible to you with just a few basic tools and thinking outside the box. I adore your lovely little silver horse shoe pendant, just the perfect size! So glad you enjoyed the experience and hope you continue trying lots of other different crafts in the future. :) "

Anna reviewed: Beginners candle making workshop

"Highly recommend! "

Dai-KOR responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, I’m so happy you enjoyed it."

Bev reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"My OH and I attended Carole's glass fusing workshop for the first time and had an enjoyable day. Carole was a welcoming hostess, we were given time to look for ideas & inspiration in folders of previous class' work, though with hindsight it could be worth doing a bit of research for design ideas before you arrive! Carole was informative and helpful throughout the day, providing advice and guidance when needed. It was interesting to see our finished products, note the changes and consider what we'd do different next time. "

Kristin reviewed: 2 day knife/axe making courses

"Amazing time with Gary and Joss making an axe and knife for my partner's birthday celebration in April. Gary and Joss were extremely patient and knowledgeable during the whole process. The work was tough on the hands but well worth it, we came away with a great axe and knife. Highly recommend for anyone who loves blacksmithing or wants to learn."

Kate Abernethy reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"This course was very engaging, the group was great fun and the instructors kept an excellent balance between showing us skills and letting us learn them ourselves, hands on. The setting in Diggle was ideal and we were all proud to leave ‘our’ wall on the farm. Excellent catering by Sharon, who took great care of us all. Highly recommend it. "

Nic Long reviewed: Raku, Saggar, Barrel, Copper Matte & Horsehair Firing Weekend Workshops 2025

"The two ladies were were very pleasant but there were too many people on the course and the time management was poor, first raku firing could have started before the saggar and barrel firings were opened and then second raku firing could have taken place over lunch. There was a lot of time spent waiting around that could have been used polishing pots had the wax been available. No chance to horse hair or feather fire pots."

Alison and Abi Firing Workshops responded:

"We are sorry you were disappointed in our time management. As you can see from previous reviews, we have never had anything less than 5 stars as everyone who has attended realises that raku firing involves waiting around and not leaving kilns unattended. We do not supply wax as it is extremely expensive and would add to the cost of the workshop but we’re very willing to share knowledge of what we have found after years of research to be the best products. We offer all materials, tools, glazes, washes, expertise, experience, knowledge, lovely location and homemade food, and we are disappointed and saddened this wasn’t enough for you. We do not offer horsehair firing unless time permits, it did not this weekend. It is a raku, saggar and barrel firing workshop and you will see that no other workshops offer such a variety of firing methods. Copper wash and naked raku are specific techniques that require waiting for reduction to take place and kilns to reach specific temperatures. We do hope you are satisfied with the lovely pots you took home and how much you learnt with all the different techniques. "

Mark Barnes reviewed: Stone carving Magical Creatures weekend at the Granary

"I had a fabulous weekend I arrived with an idea which I thought was ambitious and was encouraged to have a go. Kezia gave loads of useful input when needed but allowed us to explore. We all ended with fabulous prices to take home and all left wanting to do more. Best weekend in a long time. "

Adrienne reviewed: 3 Day Resin Worktop Course (Custom Worktops)

"I can't put into words how much I enjoyed this course. Norman is great, his knowledge on resin and techniques is invaluable. He is a lovely man! I've had such a good weekend and have learnt a life skill which I plan to build a new career with. I'm so excited. I shopped around for courses and saw this one had the best reviews. I now know why! Top class *****"

Reson-8 responded:

"Hi Adrienne, Many Thanks for your kind review, very much appreciated. I wish you the very best of luck with your resin journey and hope that you've learned plenty over the last weekend. If you have any further resin questions/queries please don't hesitate to contact me."

Ali reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Wednesdays

"Bryony was lovely, very helpful and friendly. I loved the group and hope to attend again soon. "

BeachBry Creations responded:

"Thank you for your review. I'm so glad you found the workshop helpful."

Anna reviewed: Private Glassblowing for Two

"My husband and I had a great morning with Samantha. Her garden studio is beautiful and a perfect place to try out glassblowing for the first time. She was a really calm and patient teacher and made sure we came away with something to be proud of. I can’t wait to see the finished pieces!"

Hazel Jarman reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"You are met by Denny with coffee and home made cake. Delicious. You first do a sample to get a feel for it. Then on to your project. Denny is an amazing tutor. Patient, informative and helpful. She never rushed you or made you feel under pressure. We had an amazing day and can't wait to do it again. Thanks Denny x"

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thank you, Hazel, for such a lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the day and it was lovely to meet you and your two daughters. Hope your journey home was good and I look forward to seeing you all again some time. Denny x"