Latest reviews

Patricia Lynch reviewed: Introduction to Silkscreen Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Really enjoyed this course. Jude explained everything clearly and encouraged me with my ideas. Lovely peaceful location. What's not to love about squishing paint!"

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Patricia, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and your repeat print was fantastic. Please send pics when the table runner has the addition of little fishes and enjoy squishing paint in the future!"

Leigh Robinson reviewed: Wire Wrapped Crystal Necklace Workshop with Hand Crafted Jewellery by Jo

"My wife received this course as a birthday gift. She came home beaming and was really proud of her creation. She has been inspired to get creative. She really enjoyed the course and found Jo to be full of knowledge. She said she can highly recommend it."

Handcrafted Jewellery by Jo responded:

"Thank you so much fot your review. Im really pleased she enjoyed it. JJo 🙂"

Marysia reviewed: Make your own Sneakers

"Enjoyed the sneaker making course. Pleasant atmosphere, good quality materials and an excellent tutor. Thankyou"

Lindsay Blaaberg reviewed: Frame Restoration

"My day with Rachael was excellent and hugely enjoyable. I learned a great deal about the subject in which I am interested and about the equipment and materials required. Rachael has given me the confidence to start on my own and I am very grateful to her for arranging such a worthwhile day."

Rachael Milligan at Little Leaf Studio responded:

"Thank you so much Lindsay. It was a lovely day working on your frame and understanding it’s history and your requirements. It was wonderful to see it coming to life. I wish you well with the project."

Jane Anderson reviewed: Stained Glass Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

"Very enjoyable course and learnt a lot of techniques in one day. lovely surroundings and lunch and my dietary needs where well catered for. "

Rural Antics, Hanwell Wine Estate responded:

"Thank you for your kind review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the session. "

Val and Peter Fensome reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"This morning class at Stanwick Lakes was an enjoyable time.It was Peters birthday on 21 st of May so he had the treat of a Watercolour class as a present from me. We had a great time painting seaside beach huts and our teacher had so many ideas suggestions and and help for us and the other participants. Thank you so much, we are hoping to do Oils or Acrylics next time "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you both enjoyed the workshop and shall let the course tutor know. We look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Jenny Hudson reviewed: Watercolour Workshop - Suitable for All 4 Day workshop 10th - 13th June 2025

"The watercolour workshop with Purnima was very enjoyable & informative. She was very welcoming & very well prepared for the session. Although I have been painting for some time, I learnt new skills & techniques during the session & was pleased with the end result. Definitely a five star afternoon. Jenny"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you Jenny for attending the watercolour workshop. So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop and picked up some new techniques. Your Hibiscus flower looked beautiful you managed to get the light and shade on the petals making them look realistic. I look forward to seeing you in the next workshop. Purnima"

Chris Thompson reviewed: Mosaic Workshop For Beginners In One Day

"Thank you Justine for a very well structured day. We enjoyed the produce we completed and considered them to be a great achievement. Colourful items to look good for a long time, Thank you for your time and hospitality."

Primary Colours Murals And Mosaics responded:

"Hi Chris thank you so much for your kind words. I am really pleased you enjoyed your time making mosaics and that you feel you achieved a lot that day, Justine. "

Sarah reviewed: Willow Dragonfly

"Lovely place and surroundings to have a course running. Weather was lovely so we could be outside. I enjoyed the course, we got the chance to make 2 dragonflies. So if the first wasn't a success, you could get to do a second. It was hard to visualise what we were doing on each step and with some people getting on better than others it was easy to all be at different points of the process, maybe a visual aid of various points would help, to go along with the description. I'd do another class here."

Amy reviewed: Resin Cheeseboard & Coaster Workshop

"Fantastic course. Eunice was very welcoming, enthusiastic and inspiring. Thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family aged 13years and upwards. Wonderful craft and would thoroughly recommend this course. "

Eunice J. Friend responded:

"Thank you Amy, it was a pleasure to meet and work with the whole family. Such a creative team "

Johanna reviewed: Pottery Making Class

"Lovely relaxed class with mixed abilities, a guided lesson and the freedom to express your own creativity. Will definitely be back :)"

The Dart Centre responded:

"Hey Johanna Thank you so much for the lovely response! We will make sure to pass this onto the tutor Liz :) We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best Wishes The Dart Team "

Paul W reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Thank you for excellent day, Dave was very good teacher explaining all techniques to improve my welding. Plenty of time was give to practice both MMA & TIG with a watchful eye from Dave. This was a great help, thank you."

Susan reviewed: Saturday Mould Making Workshop at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin

"I took this course as I would like to make some earrings from leaves of my favourite plants. Tuuli organised our time together so efficiently and effectively that I can hardly believe that we covered so many options. As well as finding time to collect some plant material from the local forest garden, we made moulds using three different media and learnt how to judge quantities and depths of mould material to get the perfect result. Tuuli has a clear, thorough and efficient way of demonstrating techniques which were easy to follow. "

Tuuli Parker responded:

"Thank you so much for this feedback Susan, and the time it took. It is greatly appreciated! Kindest regards, Tuuli"

Mario reviewed: Box making for beginners

"I came home buzzing after an amazing box making day. A steep learning curve for a beginner but every question or concern was answered, however obvious, and I gained confidence as the day went by. This made me consider the possibility of small projects in my garage. The box is a thing of beauty!"

Lee Furniture responded:

"Thxs so much Mario for your great review, glad you feel you have gained more confidence in trying out more projects. Take care Andrew."

Caroline Toll reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare sculpture workshop (South Downs National Park)

"Great day fulfilled all expectations and came away surprisingly with a great star gazing hare!"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Caroline, thank you for the lovely review happy making :-) Jacquie "

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

"Welcoming hosts, patient talented tutor. We were delighted with our creations at the end of the day. Loved the inquisitive chickens which added to our experience in a beautiful location"

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

"It was a great day , very absorbing, supportive .. as i had never done anything like it before, very well run and professional at all times. Can't wait to see the finished articles."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"So glad your enjoyed the day 😊"

Katharina reviewed: Two day stone carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Fantastic course, highly recommended! Started with a block of stone and left with a recognisable owl sculpture. Miranda was great at explaining what needed to be done step by step!"

Amerton Arts Studio responded:

"Thank you for your review Katharina, glad you enjoyed it."

Alan reviewed: Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - One day course (Reading)

"This course was booked for me as a birthday gift. I loved learning how to set the sea glass and made a lovely necklace charm."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review, it was lovely to meet you."

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

"I enjoyed this course a lot - lovely studio and garden and Marianne was a great teacher. She gave us lots of individual help and made sure we all came away with a beautiful basket! "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Clare. Wonderful to hear that you enjoyed it so much. You made a lovely, sturdy basket and I will look forward to seeing it in situ. Many thanks and hope to see you again sometime."

Michelle reviewed: Sterling Silver Flush Setting Gemstones Workshop (Merseyside)

"Having taken the course I now feel comfortable to carry on at home setting stones"

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review."

Mandy M reviewed: Silversmithing Jewellery Making Course: Level 1 - Mornings (Merseyside)

"I feel more confident in my ability having attended this course, it has enabled me to develop my skills. I will be attending level 2 later in the year"

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review. I look forward to seeing you again on level 2"

Simon reviewed: Hand Stamped & Textured Silver Jewellery (Merseyside)

"Great course I learnt lots of different techniques"

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review. "

Oksana reviewed: Rucksack in a day workshop

"I sewed a backpack from leather and canvas for the first time in my life. My family and all my surroundings were delighted to see the result of my work with the teacher. Rosanna tells and explains in a nice and accessible way. definitely 5 stars!👍"

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

"We had a lovely day outdoors making obelisks. Anthony is very knowledgeable and engaging teacher. And thank you Alison for feeding us so well. My mother and I had an enjoyable day and wouldn't hesitate in recommending the course to others. Thank you again."