Latest reviews

Good but short reviewed: Gel Plate printing with Jane Fellows : luminous leaves

"Good course However it started late, finished early and lunch was well over the 30mins from the description (more like 1hr+). So basically the 4h30 minutes workshop was in fact barely 3h. It was also supposed to be for a maximum of 6 people and we were 8...not quite as advertised and as as such not good value for money. "

Haddenham Arts Centre C.I.C. responded:

"Hi, sorry to disappoint. I've spoken to the tutor and she said she'd taken a bit too relaxed approach - so we will tighten up on timings for future courses. The course size is 8 but we had only put a maximum of 6 places on craft courses (we'd already had 2 people booked in) so we will make this clearer. Your feedback is helpful in making sure we improve where we need to. Kind regards. The Arts Centre team. "

Jacinta reviewed: Needle Felted Easter Eggs - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"A really enjoyable morning. Kath was very knowledgeable and helpful, with numerous good ideas and lovely resources. I am really happy with my Easter decorations and feel confident to have a go at making some at home."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"Hi Jacinta It was lovely to meet you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop and hope to see you again. Karen Lechlade Craft Barn"

Miri Greig reviewed: Glass Birds - Fused Glass Morning, Taster Workshop

"None of our group had tried anything like this before, but we were so pleased with how our little birds turned out! Sarah is so kind and informative. There was a lovely atmosphere in the studio, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. If you feel like doing something different, with something beautifully individual to show for it, I highly recommend this course!"

Cotswold Courses responded:

"So pleased you all enjoyed it Miri and such delightful results too! It was a pleasure to meet and spend the morning with you all, Thanks very much, Sarah 🙂 "

Alex Mason reviewed: Box making for beginners

"I really enjoyed this box making course. I am a complete beginner and was lead through the process, shown what to do and this enabled me to produce an absolutely lovely box as a beautiful present for my mother's 80th birthday present. She adores the box. What a memorable day. "

Lee Furniture responded:

"Thxs Alex, glad you had a great day, and your mum loves the box, take care. Andrew "

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

"Massive applause to Jo, an absolutely fabulous day. Wonderful venue and thorough teaching..... amazing artwork/sculptures being produced. Due to having 4 children, I have already booked another sculpting day and 3 slate workshops!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Yay! Thank you Candice! So happy you enjoyed the day making your wonderful hare and finishing it in the dark copper metal - absolutely lovely. Looking forward to seeing you back in the studio for the slate workshops and second hare day! Jo xx"

Katie reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"Really well taught course and a great day's escape learning a new skill. Jules was very helpful and allowed us all to create our individual pieces. Thank you."

Mrs R reviewed: Gel plate printing starter kit with handmade A5 gel plate, instructions and videos

"Bought as a present for my son who is doing graphic design at Uni. Very well packaged on delivery. Good set with lots of extras. Great value for money and would highly recommend. "

Bev Evans Art and Print responded:

"Thank you so much! I’m really pleased you are happy with the kit 😊"

Diana Woods-Humphery reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"This course had been very well-prepared by Claire. She covered all the basics very thoroughly. She answered all questions patiently and informatively. It was only a shame that we ran out of time and could not quite complete a design."

Pam reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"My daughter and I gave each other a Christmas present of a day making silver earrings. Neither of us had any experience in making jewellery. We discussed with Lucy over the phone and on email our plans to make oak leaves for me and hawthorn leaves for Carolyn. We had a very enjoyable day, we learnt a lot and we came away with some lovely earrings. We were able to show them off the next day at a family birthday celebration!"

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Pam for your review. You both did extremely well to tackle the techniques involved. Best wishes, Lucy"

Lisa Coward reviewed: Straw skep hive making course - with Bees for Development

"Great day, we’ll run, good facilities and lunch."

Bees for Development responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We're so pleased you enjoyed the day and hope to see you again soon. Rachael "

Nicky Morley reviewed: One day fused glass course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"I was very fortunate that Paul was able to tailor the course to my needs as I have some experience and wanted to look at techniques to further my skills. Paul is a good teacher for people like myself with some previous experience as well as complete beginners. I have booked a further course with him already. It was a really enjoyable and informative day"

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Nicky, that’s very kind, thank you. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! :•) Paul"

Stephanie Pritchard reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"We got this course as a gift for our parents. They were able to arrange a date that suited them. Caryl kept in touch and made sure they knew what to expect. My parents attended the workshop this past weekend and had a brilliant time. They clearly enjoyed the session. They both made beautiful stained glass panels. They said the group was small so they had plenty of support to make their panels. I'm very pleased we chose this gift for them. Thanks Caryl. "

Caryl Hallett Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Stephanie. Thank you for your positive review of the day. I’m so glad your parents enjoyed themselves. It was a pleasure to teach them. Caryl "

Dee G reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"A fun rewarding day. Excellent guidance. Judith is very knowledgeable and easy going tutor. Clear instructions & continuous support meant that we were able to create a lino cut that produced several prints using a variety of print techniques. Hoping to take it further. A great day"

Sally and Malc reviewed: Half day pottery session, throwing and handbuilding techniques

"We recently spent a fabulous morning with Jo and Mark who gave us a fascinating introduction into the world of pottery making. They are such lovely people with a wealth of knowledge and experience (and patience!). My husband really enjoyed getting to grips with the wheel, but I very quickly surrendered to it and Jo very patiently helped me create a butter dish (to be honest she had to do most of it as she quickly realised I'm really not very creative!). We can't wait to go back to see our creations having been glazed. Really can't recommend the course highly enough, but half a day was definitely not long enough as the time flew. A massive thank you for a great experience."

Greenfield pottery responded:

"Thanks so much Sally and Malc for your great review! I'm looking forward to seeing how the butter dish comes too! "

Emma S reviewed: Frameless mosaic sun catcher or mandala class (AM)

"Chrissy was friendly and very knowledgeable. Lovely cosy little studio, a lovely range of glasses to use. Lots of fun."

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you Emma for taking the time to send a review. It's always appreciated, hearing nice things, and I'm so glad you had a pleasant class. "

Liz reviewed: Creating a Viking knife an introduction to forging and knife making at Bearded Pig Forge

"Brilliant workshop, Spike is a great teacher, very knowledgeable. Had alot of laughs, learnt new skills and some physics to boot! Highly recommend!"

Veronica Kincaid-Bojang reviewed: Prick and Pounce Embroidery Image Transfer Kit ( UK Postage only)

"Prick&pounce set for design transfers arrived safely. Happy with the set and easy to use although there was less grey powder in the pot than the White powder.???"

Maire Curtis Lakeland Studio responded:

"Hello Veronica, Yes, this is simply matter of physics. The Charcoal is much more dense than the Kaolin and as such will settle and look less. Nonetheless, I measure these out by hand, so there is always slightly more than the 20ml anyway. Kind regards Maire"

Sioban reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop at the Warehouse

"My 11yr old daughter and I did this course together and we both really enjoyed it. Jo is a lovely person and great teacher - very relaxed and laid back which makes you feel comfortable exploring the materials etc. The workshop was delivered in Whaley Bridge which was a fab location, easy to get to with free parking. Just layer up as it gets cold in the building due to its age. We even got a hot cuppa and some biscuits to top off a wonderful experience "

Jo Turner Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review and really pleased that you both enjoyed the workshop, Jo :)"

Angela Houlston reviewed: Online Lino Printing Course with Oxford Linocut Workshops

"This was a most enjoyable course and a great way to learn something new. It’s really helpful to practice using my own equipment. Claire was a great teacher and has perfected the art of managing the online experience so you can see exactly what to do…probably better than face to face in fact! Thank you "

Ben reviewed: Make an Adirondack garden chair

"Had an excellent day with Andy. Learned a lot of fundamentals and techniques on different machines and came away with a lovely chair that I'll be using in the garden this summer! I definitely recommend to anyone who's looking to learn the basics or develop their skills, or anyone who'd like to own a piece of original furniture that they made by their own hand rather than bought from a website off a production line. A very rewarding experience with a great bloke! "

Lee Furniture responded:

"Thxs Ben for your great review, hope u enjoy your new Adirondack Chair and sanding lol!! Take care."

Colin reviewed: Fused glass picture curve

"I had a great session and thoroughly enjoyed my morning in the fused glass picture curve workshop. It's something I've never done before but it was extremely relaxed and expertly guided. Can't wait to see the finished product!! "

. reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Studio with great views. Friendly Knowledgeable instructor "

Louise Benn reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"A thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Dina and her mum were really welcoming. They were both very knowledgeable and helpful. I can't wait to pick up my art work."

Chris Roberts reviewed: Pen making and wood turning introduction

"I had a great day with Philip on the pen making and wood turning introduction course. I definitely feel I’ve learned some skills and I would love to carry on doing this as a hobby. I came away with three wooden Easter eggs (for the grandkids) and two fabulous pens and would highly recommend Philip. Thanks. "

Rich reviewed: Pole lathe turning taster day: bowl turning

"The Pole Lathe course was an excellent day! Morris and Chris were very knowledgeable and patient teachers and we all finished the day very happy with the bowls we made. "