Latest reviews

Helen reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Amazing course. Really well taught. Learned loads and came home with beautiful flowers. Highly recommend "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, we're glad you enjoyed your day."

Liz reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"Thank you Kate and David for a fabulous experience. David you where so supportive when you could see me struggling at times. Lunch and refreshments were just right. Thank you again and keep up the good work."

Nina reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"My daughter and I had a lovely morning in the woods, surrounded by the beautiful bluebells. We were very pleased with our finished obelisk. "

Claire Rossouw reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"Really enjoyed the class. Amanda is very good at explaining the philosophy and techniques of the craft. Recommend this class."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you Claire for your kind words and recommendation. I am so glad you enjoyed your SAORI Weaving Day and hope to see you again!"

Catherine reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"My daughter and I had a really immersive and enjoyable day learning how to make willow baskets. Marianne is a great tutor. She was very welcoming and calm, explaining everything at each step and giving help when needed. The rural venue is so peaceful and relaxing. We came away at the end of the day with, not only our completed baskets, but with a sense of achievement at having learnt a new skill."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, Catherine! It was such a pleasure to teach you both, as you went from strength to strength and what a fabulous result! That hedgerow in your basket looks very stunning and it'll be interesting to see it gradually drying and changing colour. Wonderful to see how you were both enjoying sharing the learning process and being together in the moment. I really hope to see you again during one of the courses, as I couldn't have wished for more enthusiastic students!"

Rachael reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"We had an amazing day!!. I was surprised how much we made and how much we learnt. Alex is a great teacher, always attentive and stepping in with guidance where needed. I have already recommended to my friends."

Judith Collins reviewed: Willow Plant Supports

"Thank you for a lovely day and all you expert help in managing to help me create something really good out of a pile of willow."

Windrush Willow responded:

"Hi Judith, Glad you enjoyed the day. Regards Richard"

Todd Lawrence reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"Amazing day for my 13 year old. Very engaged and teaching was excellent. Alex was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Brilliant, just brilliant. "

JANICE T reviewed: Easter Needle Felting Workshop

"This was a very good workshop for those starting out on needle felt crafting. I found Regan a very knowledgeable, supportive, and patient teacher, who gives great encouragement to teaching this subject to those who are new to this craft. I would recommend this workshop to all. "

Mill Lane Felting responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the session."

Andy Stow reviewed: A relaxing day of clay making

"Very good day creating with clay. Trisha was very hospitable, kind and is a fantastic instructor due to lots of experience working as a teacher and therapist. I was given plenty of clear guidance before left to my own devices to make something fun. She also provided tea/coffee, biscuits and a delicious lunch. I will definitely be going back for further classes and to burn and glaze what I created. "

Workshops at the Little Pottery responded:

"Thak you Andrew. It was nice to have worked with you. See you soon."

Ben & Jess reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"Matt was very welcoming and made everyone in the class feel at ease. He explained the various processes to making stained glass, after a brief intro he gave us the knowledge to start working on our projects. He was really generous with his time and expertise and very happy to answer questions. Would love to go again!"

Pauline Woods reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed this day long course making Tiffany style wild flowers. The tutors, Kate and Laura were lovely. They demonstrated the various techniques in a clear manner that was easy to follow and gave each person plenty of attention as needed. Would highly recommend if you are thinking of doing this course. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Elyse M reviewed: Woodworking power tool workshop

"Would highly recommend the Woodworking power tool workshop! I started the day off being a bit afraid of using the power tools but Tyler is a great teacher and what I learned has given me the confidence to try on my own at home. I am very happy that I decided to do this and start doing my own woodworking projects. "

Nigel reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Had a very enjoyable day. The course content prepared me well for the practical side. It was great to be able to walk out at the end of the day with two articles that I was proud of."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Hi Nigel, thank you for your five-star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the day. Trudi and Aaron "

Rebecca reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"I did the stained glass course with my son;- Vicky is very knowledgeable/ friendly and talked us through each process. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and came home with some beautiful pieces! Thank you once again Vicky ... would love to return one day to try out glass fusion next! "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Rebecca, thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated. Both of you did brilliantly and I loved the way your son worked things out before I had to say, as did you! It would be good to see you for fusing as you can be a bit more free form in the design. Thanks again Vicky "

Sally reviewed: One Day Small Leather Goods Workshop

"It was a great course, I came away feeling really happy. Sarah is lovely, she presents the instruction in such an easy understandable way and always happy to help you . We did a lot of different aspects to the craft and it was really interesting. "

Gillian reviewed: Create at home-Fused Glass Meadow Bird kit

"Really enjoyed making this birdie. Relaxing and fun. Ready to send back. I will try more from Amanda. "

Pink House Glass responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed creating your Meadow bird Gillian! I look forward to receiving it back ready to fire. :)"

Angela Hart reviewed: Linocut with collage one day course

"Excellent day- fun, interesting and great teaching. Highly recommend. "

Nikki reviewed: Make Beautiful Modular Origami Gift Boxes

"Really enjoyed this course, Vanessa is a real pro so everything is brilliantly set up and easy to follow. I felt very relaxed and inspired to make more!"

Crafty Team Building responded:

"Aw thanks Nikki! That's very kind. Glad you enjoyed it and see you on a few more sessions I hope. Vanessa x"

Steve Vickars reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"A great day, learned a lot of skills, including squaring, tapering, bending and twisting as well as the ideal temperature and colour to work the steel. Arian was a great tutor, patiently explaining, demonstrating and helping when needed. Plenty of coffee, biscuits, cake and tasty soup provided."

Susan reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"This was a such a fun day learning about linocut and producing a surprisingly good outcome. Lee worked hard to make this a very relaxed program which was tailored to each person’s interests and abilities. He was positive and encouraging throughout which was reassuring to me as a total novice. The small group environment was great and in the most beautiful setting, I recommend this course, or any course with Lee very highly. "

Ginny reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"I thought this was a really good day course on lino printing. As a complete novice I didn't have any expectation of turning out a recognisable print. However with Lee's patient guidance, expertise and positive attitude this was achieved. With only 4 of us on the course there was time for lots of encouragement and help. The provision of all the materials was great, plus the follow up email of where to purchase everything was very helpful as I hope to have another go at home."

Carrie reviewed: Round Basket Workshop in the Woods

"One of the best day courses I’ve done. Beautiful setting in the woods. Suz is laid back and managed to teach us how to make a very passable basket. Would do again and would definitely recommend. "

Jennifer reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"I really enjoyed Alice’s pot hanging workshop. It was a small group of us and it worked really well. Very therapeutic craft and Alice was welcoming and a very patient and friendly teacher. We had a great morning, I would highly recommend. I was really pleased with my finished product too and inspired to make more! "

Lindy reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"The 2day course was great. Vicki was so helpful, giving a demo for each painting and then going round discussing individual progress. We learnt so much and appreciated her tips about art materials. The hotel was comfortable and the food was very good. "