Latest reviews

Patricia reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop at the Warehouse

"Jo is a wonderful tutor. She is very talented, patient and explains everything in a simple to understand way. I loved this course and look forward to many more. "

Jo Turner Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks for the review, I am glad you enjoyed the course and it is lovely that you are getting back into glass. Your pieces are in the kiln today, I'll be in touch as soon as they are ready. :) "

Mairi Whiting reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"My friend Rebecca and I had a wonderful day at the Beginners Mosaic Workshop and came away with two surprisingly professional looking pieces....a practice coaster and individual wall art in a frame. We were both delighted! Denny is warm, friendly and calm. She immediately put us at ease and treated us to a very informative day. She has a huge variety of materials to choose from and we left with skills and confidence to have another go at mosaic at home. The tea/coffee and home made cake was a bonus! Thank you so much Denny for a very enjoyable and memorable day. "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"A lovely review, thank you Mairi. So glad you enjoyed the day and were pleased with your creations - they did look great! I enjoyed the day too - you were great students. P Hope to see you again at another workshop. "

Jean O reviewed: Wet felted landscape 2 day workshop - Sunday 26th Feb & Sun 12th March 2023, Boston Spa

"I spent two very enjoyable days with Janine guiding us through my first taste of wet felting. The course was very well organised, well resourced & came with detailed notes to take away. I was amazed at what could be achieved & was delighted with my finished landscape. I will certainly be following this up & would highly recommend this course. "

Janine Jacques responded:

"Hi Jean, It was really lovely to meet you. I am so pleased you are pleased with your finished artwork. So pleased you enjoyed your 2 days on the course. Thank you very much for your lovely review. I really appreciate it. All the best Janine "

Denise reviewed: Fused Glass Workshop at the Warehouse

"Such a great day. Jo is a great and patient tutor. I'm thrilled with what I achieved."

Jo Turner Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, I am really pleased you enjoyed the course. Your pieces are in the kiln today and I'll be in touch as soon as they are ready. :)"

Alan Robertson reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"An enjoyable morning with great company and good advice. I have some way to go with my carving and I look forward to another session or two in the weeks to come."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Alan for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the walking sticks session. You have some very talented people in the group and i am sure they will give you every assistance to help you produce an excellent stick. Regards Alan "

Maggie Fitzjohn reviewed: Carve your own picture-relief, with experienced woodcarving teacher in Devon

"I had a truly wonderful day. I'm a total beginner and Almut gave me clear instructions on how and why you do things. During the day she worked alongside me providing advice when needed and positive encouragement throughout. It was one of the best practical courses I've attended and I'm looking forward to my next visit. "

Almut Woolard responded:

"Dear Maggie, Thank you for the very flattering review. I love your carvings design and I am impressed how competent and skilled you used the tools. It's aways great to see how transferable existing skills are. I am looking forward to your next visit. Greetings Almut "

Catherine reviewed: Introduction to Wood Carving

"I really enjoyed this 3 hour course, Rick was a great teacher, a good balance of theory regarding the different types of wood, tools, paints etc and practical basic cuts. My project on the day was a carrot that allowed me to practice the cuts, an eco friendly carrot for Rudolph. I have a new craft that I found very relaxing and mindful. Highly recommended. "

Scarecrow Woodcrafts responded:

"I had a great time as well Catherine, everything went super smoothly, you picked up on all the new information very quickly and learned all your basics right away! Looking forward to more meetings in the future and/or even starting a little carving club because why not? :D thanks again for the kind words! Rick "

Trudi reviewed: Painting on glass one day workshop

"So I’ve come back from a 2 day painting on stained glass course with Nina Perrott ………I had an absolutely amazing time, she is so talented, her work is brilliant, she is very patient and the whole course was just perfect, I’ve never been a drawer or painter but with her skills I have produced some work that I’m very pleased with, I’m hooked and will be working out a project so I can go back and do some more, highly recommended."

Clearsands Stained Glass responded:

"Thanks Trudi, I'm so impressed that someone who had never picked up a paint brush decided to start with glass painting, not the easiest choice! But you produced some fantastic work and it turns out, you have a very steady hand! Was lovely to meet you also. "

Mrs Anne Alston reviewed: 5 week course- Stained Glass

"What an amazing course! I wanted to be able to create my own design using coloured glass and the incredible skills involved in stained glass making. I am astonished at how much I have learnt and extremely proud of the result. Karen is knowledgeable and very encouraging and provides you with all of the equipment you need. This is a beautiful craft and I am very enthusiastic to continue honing my new skills. "

Frances reviewed: Eco Soy Wax Container Candles

"Doing this workshop was a successful birthday present for my young adult daughter. We both enjoy burning candles so wanted to have a go at making them using natural materials. We enjoyed Wendy's style of teaching – calm and patient, with her attitude of "There's no right or wrong, it's all an experience to learn from.". Happy atmosphere, cups of tea, music in the background, and a detailed booklet to take home so we didn't have to spend time making notes. We thoroughly enjoyed it!"

Elaine and Charlie reviewed: Peak Blacksmithing Experience days

"The snow melted enough for the course to go ahead and we had a great day. Tim was a very informative instructor and demonstrated all the stages clearly and logically from fire lighting and management to all the blacksmithing techniques needed to make our fabulous pokers. Jess was very supportive and offered sound additional blacksmithing advise along the way and was a very hospitable host. We were supplied with tea, coffee, pork pie, lunch and cakes. Perfect. We definitely recommend this day. Thank you. "

Peak Blacksmithing Experience responded:

"Hi Elaine and Charlie, Thank you so much for the fabulous review, it's much appreciated! We are glad you both enjoyed the day. We hope to see you again on another course coming later this year. Take care Jessica and Tim "

Mike Newport reviewed: Knife Making and Bladesmith Classes: Hand-Forged Viking Knife

"I had an amazing day at the Anvil today. All the guys were so helpful and knowledgeable. Spencer, Aidan, Dan and John are all obviously very skilled and take great pride in their work. It was a great pleasure to see them at their craft. Spencer was a fantastic instructor taken me through the techniques and processes of working with different types of steel. I then made a one piece blacksmith/Viking knife using the skills I was taught. I would recommend giving this a go, to work with fire and steel is truly satisfying and to produce a knife that I am proud to own and use is a joy. "

F. Frances reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"I felt quite anxious coming to a class in an unfamiliar setting but the group couldn’t have been more welcoming. I learnt new skills and I’m proud of the walking stick I’ve made with the help and guidance of this group."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"We very much appreciate your review and I will pass onto Bill. We try to make everyone very welcome and its wonderful you have found a new talent Thank you so much Regards Alan "

Sue Wood reviewed: It’s only Natural - create decorative wire sculptures in Hampshire, Thursday 16th March

"Excellent day, good fun and great tuition. I loved that Liz came round all the time, to check how we were doing and to help if needed. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Sue, Thanks for letting us know about your time with us. It was lovely to work with you and share your day. Fine wire is such a lovely material to work with and great when you have a creative urge. We hope you’re order is in for tools and wire. Happy making. Best wishes Alison & Liz"

Beverley Wood reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"Fancy DIY? Have a few hours spare, bit of me time and you will also learn new skills! Change a plug, use a drill, skills to use around the home. Look out Bob the builder! Today I attended the DIY workshop and home maintenance course, I would say have a go you never know where it will lead you. Thanks Jo "

Beth reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Such a great course! Dina and her mum showed us a range of different techniques. They were both very helpful in assisting me to make 3 beautiful canvases. I'd definitely come back for another course. Great cake too!"

Sarah Grooby reviewed: "Find Your Inner Potter" ceramics and pottery day with Geraldine Francis

"Fantastic Learning Day! Geri was a wonderful craft teacher and Steve and I had a lovely day creating clay pottery from four different techniques. My personal favorite was the clay throwing and loved the decoration with paints. Steve enjoyed the coil work best and we are planning on more classes with Geri."

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you enjoyed the day, I did too. I will be in touch as soon as your pots have been fired. Geri"

Yvonne Abdul reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I had an enjoyable day at The Slipper Studio, a lovely space to learn and create. I can highly recommend Liz as a caring, informative and attentive tutor. I was new to Lino cutting and printing and learned a lot on the day. Liz was a great host and kept us refreshed with lots of tea and biscuits and was always on hand for help and advice. I came away with several prints that I was very happy with. Thanks Liz. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Yvonne, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your experience lino cutting and printing. It was good to meet and work with you and share your interest and positivity for the process. I hope you’ve managed to buy some materials and equipment and you’re onto at least your 3rd or 4th print! Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Maralyn Azzopardi reviewed: Fused Glass Sun Catcher Workshop with Natalie Bullock

"Excellent course and thoroughly recommend it. Natalie provided us with all the materials we needed and plenty of examples to inspire us with our own creations. We were spoilt for choice with the amount of different colours and types of glass that we were able to choose from. I am looking forward to seeing my work once it has been fired and returned to me. It was a brilliant workshop and I would love to do another very soon."

Natalie Bullock Art responded:

"Hello Maralyn :) Thank you for the lovely review! I’ll be posting your finished piece back to you very soon :) Best wishes Natalie x"

Wendy reviewed: Introduction to crocheting

"Very enjoyable and as a complete beginner I learnt to make a granny square and have managed to continue at home thanks to the tutors teaching us skillfully and patiently - learnt a lot - thank you"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving us a review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the Crochet workshop and shall pass your feedback onto the Tutor. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Helen reviewed: Willow weaving workshops with Pippa Tee - structures

"I had a really lovely day with Pippa, she made me feel very welcome in her house and barn. She has a lot of patience and made me feel as though I was doing a really good job with my weaving. I would definitely recommend Pippa and her willow weaving course "

Pippas plants responded:

"Thankyou very much Helen! Very glad you had a good day despite my having an off day...! It was a pleasure to meet you, love that you've bought into the sustainable side of life - including willow knots not nasty plastic baler string! - and you Did do really well (pics on fbook). Best wishes, Pippa"

Alida Bayliss reviewed: Colourful Aluminium Jewellery online video

"Excellent, clear online course. I had been on an aluminium course recently and this really helped remind me of the details involved. Really good quality and close up details."

Lucinda reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at Penhurst Retreat Centre, East Sussex

"A fantastic day basket making with the wonderful Marianne, her teaching style is so relaxed, but informative. The day flew by and I came home with a beautiful willow basket. Cannot wait to take part in the course. Thank you Marianne x p.s Penshurst Place is stunning & my course buddies were a hoot too "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"I'm so delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day, Lucinda. Thank you very much for that. If the day flew by, then we need to do it again and make sure it won't whiz by so quickly, ha, ha! I'm looking at new dates for Penhurst Retreat Centre. Will be in touch soon. All the very best!"

Richard Denby reviewed: Marbling & Book Binding at Kirkstall Forge

"Fantastic course, wonderful instructor and you get to take home whatever you make. "

Darn It! Workshops responded:

"Thank you so much Richard! Your review much appreciated."

Jeffrey reviewed: Rustic thumb walking stick

"Excellent course, Dave (leader) very knowledgable and down to earth takes the necessary time to make sure you are on the right track with everything. Fabulous surroundings and a very relaxing and rewarding experience all around. Highly recommended (and I made a stick !)"