Latest reviews

Lynne Moody reviewed: Perfume Making in Norfolk

"As noted by previous participants, Diane is an excellent host and course provider. We felt very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you, Diane, for sharing your knowledge and for being so patient and kind. "

Aroma Natural responded:

"Thank you Lynn for those kind words. It was such a pleasure to be part of your special day with you and your lovely daughters.... and what gorgeous perfumes you all made. "

Julia Hill reviewed: Stained Glass Tiffany (Copper foil) Method - Taster

"Had an absolutely great time with Ruth, she is so patient, I have never cut glass before (and I broke a few bits) . She was kind and showed me how to do it more than once. She was attentive and kind. Makes a good brew as well, we had a laugh and the class went so quickly and I will definitely be going back again, hopefully to break less bits lol"

KelZig responded:

"Thank you Julia, Its really rewarding to see folks come in, cut their first piece and really get into the project. I love to see my students return and the regulars are getting to know each other and share their resources, which makes teaching the groups all the more satisfying - We had loads of fun - See you in the Summer!"

Katy reviewed: Making 'Memories Baskets'

"I would highly recommend this course. We had a great day with Nancy, she is a very patient tutor and we had an excellent day in her home learning two different ways to make memory baskets. What could be nicer than spending a day with fabric you love, creating something to keep forever. Thanks so much Nancy for a lovely experience."

Patryk reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"I recently participated in Adrian Wood Artist Blacksmiths one-day blacksmithing experience, and I must say it was fantastic! The friendly atmosphere created by the instructors made me feel welcome right from the start. Their professionalism in blacksmithing was evident, and they guided us through each step with patience and skill. The workshop had a great vibe, with the sound of hammers and sparks flying. It was captivating to witness the transformation of raw materials into beautiful objects. The whole experience was enjoyable and educational, leaving me with a sense of accomplishment. To top it off, the organisers provided a delicious lunch prepared by Debbie that added to the overall experience. Gathering around a table, sharing stories, and enjoying good food with fellow participants created a sense of camaraderie. I highly recommend this one-day blacksmithing experience to anyone interested in the craft. The friendly atmosphere, professionalism, and tasty lunch made it an unforgettable and worthwhile adventure. Highly recommend Adrian Wood Artist Blacksmiths. And one more time thanks to everyone for such a good time."

anjali martin reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket-weaving for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes

"Such fun, dexterity, tranquility, peace, serenity, a lovely view and some beautiful plant supports to take home as our party bag. As Marianne advocates, there are many dimensions to this craft."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you for your 5-star review, Anjali. Great to hear that you found it fun. You certainly worked hard and got some amazing plant supports. Happy planting!"

Jo reviewed: ARCHIVED Hand-formed Garden Shape

"A great day with Chrissy and 3 other avid mosaicers. Clear instruction and advice in Chrissy's chilled studio. I really enjoyed the course and was surprised and really pleased with the mosaic of a chameleon I made. Thank you so much. A really great course at a great price. I would definitely recommend this to all."

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback and I'm so glad you enjoyed your time being very creative! "

Kate Evans reviewed: Carve your own picture-relief, with experienced woodcarving teacher in Devon

"Almut is an inspirational teacher, very knowledgeable about all aspects of both carving and teaching and under her guidance me, my daughter and my mother all achieved far more than we thought we were capable of."

Almut Woolard responded:

"It was a great pleasure to spend the day with all of you in the workshop. Your carvings are so individual and beautiful. "

Munnir Ahmed reviewed: Make a miniature silver watering can : One day workshop in the Jewellery Quarter

"The course was delivered professionally. I enjoyed a really fun day making a beautiful gift for my wife! The presentation gift box and card were a perfect surprise! "

Ellen Lou Jewellery responded:

"Thanks so much for your review Munnir, it was so great to meet you. I'm glad you had a good time making the watering can! Big thanks again for coming to the workshop."

Katrina Cole reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Brilliant, fantastic, excellent, just a few of the words I would use to describe Jo's 2 day sculpture workshop. I enjoyed every minute of it and absolutely love the beautiful, elegant crane sculpture I made, it turned out better than I could ever have hoped!. Jo and Andy are welcoming hosts, Jo is a supportive tutor, her studio is set in their lovely, tranquil garden. I would highly recommend "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Katrina - your pair of cranes were gorgeous - as you say, very elegant, and will look amazing set into your garden. Well done! Jo xx"

Jodi reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We have just spent the weekend on the stone carving course with Sebastian and can highly recommend it! Sebastian is a very knowledgeable person and the course was set at a relaxing pace with several breaks to chat, which was made all the better with the lovely family that did the course with us. Like minded people that we hope to meet up with again! I bought the course as an anniversary present for my husband and I’m so glad I did. We were both really happy with our carvings! If you are in two minds about this course do it! You’ll love it!! "

Mark reviewed: Knife Making Class

"I had a great day, William was an excellent tutor and explained each step in the process clearly. After each step was demonstrated I was given the freedom to get stuck into the task and William was there if I need help or guidance. Really chuffed with the knife that I produced. I highly recommend this course and I will do another"

rb14 reviewed: Introduction To Welding & Basic Fabrication

"Joe Hall is a brilliant welding tutor. Covered all the bases and improved my skills enormously. He's a very friendly, affable and knowledgeable man. Total five-star recommendation."

angela reviewed: Glass bottle cutting for beginners - Sittingbourne

"A very informative, interesting and enjoyable morning where we learned how to safely cut glass bottles to make a variety of useful items. Everything was provided that we needed and we each came away with a bag full of glass pieces which we had completed or are able to complete at home. Claire was very helpful with information about the best places to buy the tools we need."

Fancy Tat responded:

"Hello Angela, Thank you so much for your kind review. I very much enjoyed spending the morning with you and I am really pleased that you had a lovely time :) Kind Regards Claire & Janet"

Sara reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"I had been looking forward to this course for months and wasn't disappointed! A wonderful day that absolutely flew by - Kate was a fab teacher and I came away with much more confidence in going forward with glass cutting and soldering (even though I have a long way to go to get to Kate's standards!!) not to mention 7 stems of flowers! Took the opportunity to order lunch from the restaurant on site and can highly recommend this too. A word of warning - if you do this one day course, you'll be uttterly hooked and will spend the following days trying to figure out how to give up the day job so you can dedicate your time to longer courses!"

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Katie and Paula reviewed: Scrap glass mosaic workshop (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"We had a fantastic day creating mosaic tiles, it was such an enjoyable day. Kate was incredibly patient and gave clear instructions, and plenty of guidance when needed. There was a great choice of glass to create with and plenty of examples to provide inspiration. Highly recommended. Thank you 😊 "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Alan C reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Had a brilliant day hammering a lump of metal into an axe. Really friendly / relaxed environment and first timers like me were made to feel welcome. As other reviews have said it's fairly physically demanding and it helps if you can aim a sledge hammer but Will stepped in if anyone needed a bit of help. Highly recommend this course."

Laura, Chris & Emily reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We booked this as a family experience to share with our teenage daughter and it did not disappoint. The sculpture garden and off grid workshop is an idyllic tucked away spot and the course itself a thoroughly engaging and yet relaxing activity. With Sebastian’s gentle encouragement and guidance we all exceeded our own expectations and by the end of the 2 days had each created a stone carving that we were proud to take home. We would definitely recommend this course - it’s impossible not to love it! "

Steph reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed our throwing session with Geoff and Guinness (the dog). Geoff was kind, funny and a great instructor! I would recommend the session to anyone or any group! As it was just us and Geoff in the studio we could ask lots of questions and we had a really relaxed atmosphere. We were all chuffed with our bowls and will be going back for a glazing session as soon as we can!! It was a fab day out and great value!! "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed the session. It would be great to see you if you come back to glaze your pots."

Clare reviewed: Lampwork Beadmaking Full Day Introduction For One

"A really enjoyable day course! Ruth is a friendly, intelligent and entertaining person to spend a day with. I found the course very well thought out and prepared. Ruth has a fantastic way of explaining not only what you should do but why, what the effects will be if you do or don't and where you can deviate safely. Ruth was very on the ball and I felt very safe with the equipment. I really loved that I was able to pick my own colours and designs within what I had learnt by the end of the course. All round excellent course with great communication before the course too. I'm very excited about receiving my beads :) "

Kalypso Glass responded:

"Thank you Clare, it was great to meet you and glad to hear you had a good day."

Sarah reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I had such a wonderful time creating my running hare over two days. I still can’t quite believe I was the person who made him. The experience was a wonderful one and it has inspired me, a complete artistic novice, to do more. Jo was a great tutor and the venue in her garden of sculptures was inspiring."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sarah - your running hare was fabulous whatever angle viewed from. I cannot wait to see a photo of him in your garden! Jo xx"

Wendy Johnson reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"Really enjoyed this course. Andy was supportive, encouraging but helped me when I needed it. I have never done anything like this before but felt empowered and I am extremely proud of my finished chair. The surroundings are beautiful, the whole experience was very positive and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to try something different and creative. It was hard work but I enjoyed every part of the process and it was an experience I will never forget. I met some lovely people and at 67 I achieved something I never thought I could. Thank you Andy you are brilliant at what you do long may it continue. "

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much indeed, Wendy, for your lovely review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed the course so much, and the environment in which it took place. You and your husband, George, both made wonderful chairs, and we hope that you enjoy using them for many years to come. We'd love to see you back at Sallerton Wood at sometime in the future, for another course, or just for a visit. "

Ian Sherwood reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"Had a really excellent day with David Knight and his wife . Great tutors , lovely place in oxfordshire. This course has given me the skills to start spoon carving . "

Andy Newman reviewed: Raku, Saggar, Barrel, Copper Matte & Horsehair Firing Weekend Workshops 2025

"I've just returned home after an absolutely wonderful weekend of alternative firing with Abi and Alison. Being fairly new to pottery and somewhat socially anxious I kept putting off doing a course. Heaven knows why because this course was fantastic from start to finish. Any ability or level of expertise will get a tremendous amount out of this course. I think mainly due to the two tutors warm hospitality putting everyone at ease and small groups meant plenty of tutor time available to everyone in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. I came away inspired and ready to have a go on my own! To keep learning, experimenting, accepting my failures and rejoicing in my successes. Thank you Abi and Alison."

Alison and Abi Firing Workshops responded:

"Delighted you came Andrew, thanks for wonderful review. Alison and Abi "

Jean Kiekopf reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Fantastic experience. Jo will always support and stretch you to achieve your best and help you to make your vision come into reality. The two day workshop is really rewarding whether you are new to the process or would like to flex your skills on a big project. Thanks so much to Jo and Andy for their professionalism and support. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jean! Watching your journey has been amazing - and I'm so happy you achieved your large abstract horse so beautifully. Can't wait to see what else you create in the future. Jo xx"

Sally reviewed: Watercolour Painting Course - FRIDAY MORNINGS - (10 x week)

"This was a relaxed class and in my case good for a complete beginner although there were also much more experienced participants. Brenda was welcoming and motivating. Thank you!"

Relaxation Through Art responded:

"Thank you Sally, it was lovely meeting you both. I am so happy you enjoyed your day trip to Wanstead and your time with us, creating watercolours and relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you again. Arty regards Brenda "