Latest reviews

Stella Reynolds reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Thoroughly recommend. Sarah was friendly and patient and worked to the ability of the student. I was thrilled with my footstool and was able to finish it easily at home as I had the skills. Lovely environment. I drove a longway but was definitely worth it. "

Chris Jeffrey reviewed: Basic woodturning half day

"An excellent session. For something that looks "so easy" online you soon find out it's not but Chris is very patient and a great teacher. Having done this in one session previously I was really keen to be back trying woodturning. It was obvious to Chris some aspects I did struggle with but he was very keen to see what motivated me to try and build on my enthusiasm. There was even tips on how I could continue doing this if I chose. I even experienced a little personal "wobble" during the session, Chris handled this excellently and got me going again - even cutting into his own time to ensure I finished and was still motivated by the end. Thoroughly enjoyed and Chris is an excellent teacher!"

Chris Parker Woodturner responded:

"Hi Chris, Really happy you enjoyed your tuition, your enthusiasm was fantastic & yes a wobble as you say but you came back stronger. All the best with your turning journey. Chris parker "

Kate Carpenter reviewed: Bespoke Photo-encaustic workshop

"I can highly recommend this workshop. I'm a photographer and wanted to learn how to incorporate encaustic into my work. Before the workshop I had phone and email correspondence with Lyn and together we worked out what we wanted to do. Lyn understood exactly what I am trying to express in my work and made some excellent suggestions. The day itself was great fun - I approached it in the spirit of experimentation and left with loads of ideas for things to try by myself. Lyn explained things clearly and her manner allowed me to have a go without feeling any pressure to get things "right" - we just let the evolving work take us where it took us. She was great company, and I had a wonderful day. "

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop with Lyn Kirkland responded:

"I love my job! Meeting other creatives. Trying to get under ‘the skin’ of their work to suggest ways of achieving an idea they have in their head…with the addition of wax. Thank you for your spirit of adventure Kate, it was lovely to meet you and share my passion for encaustic. Good luck with your burgeoning ideas. Keep in touch. Lyn "

Val Brough reviewed: Felting workshop 2025 - 2 days - wet felting and needle felting to create a landscape

"Excellent course. Good pace and supportive teaching, allowing us to express ourselves through felt for our own design of a landscape , rather than a prescriptive approach. I would recommend . (There was also a goood supply of biscuits!)"

Antony reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Excellent course with very knowledgeable instructor. I made some good items despite me having limited experience of blacksmithing!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are very happy that you enjoyed the workshop and shall let the course tutor know. We do hope you will consider joining us again for another course soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Caroline Coles reviewed: Silver Jewellery Stacking Rings Workshop (Sundays)

"Loved every minute. Extremely knowledgeable and attentive tutor with a very well equipped workshop. Confidence-boosting and fun, with a take-home piece of jewelry to be proud of. I'm looking forward to further sessions."

Tanya reviewed: Organic Skincare Workshop 2 Attendees £90 per person

"Absolutely brilliant day for my daughter and her friend. They learnt so much about skincare and products and had such a lovely time making their own. Allison was lovely and so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would definitely recommend this course"

Maid in the Meadow responded:

"Thank you Tanya for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you all. The girls were such great fun to spend the day with andI hope they enjoy using their products. I hope to see you all again in the summer holidays. Best wishes, Allison"

Kim walsh reviewed: 1-Day Lampshade Making Course

"I really enjoyed the day. The tutor was very knowledgeable and took us through step by step to make our first shade with the option to go our own pace of the second working through what we'd just learned. I left with confidence to make my own shades, I'd really recommend this if you've ever struggled to find the right shade for a room, it's so easy to make your own once you know how!"

Annette Boyne reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"The course was an excellent introduction to upholstery. We learnt the essential skills and tools you need to start this fascinating art. Lucy is an inspiring teacher who guided through our first projects. And it was also great fun! I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who has in interest in starting out in learning upholstery skills. "

Roundedby responded:

"It was so great to have you on the course Annette, you worked so hard (and with a concert ahead of you!) - it’s incredible isn’t it, how much work there is, simply in the stripping down of a piece, and I’m always delighted when people are up for traditional rebuilding methods - a great tension on your webbing! Thanks again, and for the kind words! Lucy "

Lorna Cootes reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Brilliant day with excellent teaching, heartily recommend. Will go again."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lorna! Fabulous day and so glad you enjoyed yourself. Hope to see you again, Jo x"

Sally reviewed: Make a Needle Felted Animal at Cartlands Tearooms

"I really enjoyed my course last week. It was friendly, fun and informative. "

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"Thanks Sally, join us again anytime!! Penny"

maxi brown reviewed: Natural soap & cosmetic products workshop

"it was a fabulous day, very informative, and excellent choice of colour and frageance options. The afternoon tea was also brilliant as were our tutor and her lavely assistant. I would fully recommend!"

Frances reviewed: Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making class

"I recently had the pleasure of attending a breadmaking course run by Ian and Michael, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I arrived at their beautiful home, I knew I was in for a treat. The setting alone made the experience so special—an inviting, cosy atmosphere that made you feel right at home. They are both incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about baking and we were through every step of the process with ease, explaining the science behind the ingredients and techniques. An absolute highlight of the day was lunch! Not only did we get to enjoy a spread of freshly baked bread, but they had prepared a feast that perfectly complemented the bread and had me going back for seconds and thirds! Ian and Michael were incredible hosts, and their love for baking truly shone through. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned baker, this course is a fantastic way to learn and enjoy the craft of baking. Oh, and don’t forget to give their dogs some love—they’re as wonderful as the bread!"

StagHill Bakes responded:

"What a wonderful review Frances! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Lotti and Spencer say thank you too 😀"

Karen reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop, half day

"A wonderful morning that flew by. We got to learn so much from Penny and had unlimited help and guidance. The session was relaxed but incredibly productive and Penny was a fabulous host. Looking forward to seeing the end results once they come out of the kiln. Will definitely be back again !"

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. Your work is out of the kiln and is lovely. You are both talented artists. "

Clodagh Barker reviewed: Spoon Carving - Sloyd Workshop

"I really enjoyed the day. We learned how to make a wooden spoon from a block of green wood, using an axe and a sculpting knife. Requiring lots of different skills all of which were taught with clarity and patience by Max. He also cooked a delicious lunch for us all on the open fire. I would thoroughly recommend the day. Thank you Max. "

Max Sconyers III responded:

"You’re so welcome Clodagh. It was great to have you. Beautiful spoon! Thanks for the kind words."

Helen M reviewed: One Day Stained Glass

"What a wonderful day spent learning the art of stain glass making with our fabulous teacher, Roland. Our lovely group each came away with a piece of individually designed stain glass…..would highly recommend and will definately be back😊"

Tracy reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Great days workshop, my second one,Lucy is an expert teacher and great fun. I've learnt alot, the group were great and we did learn from other projects. Thank you again,Tracy "

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks Tracy - delighted to have you back - your adjustable footstool was. lovely project, and interesting to solve how to work around those hinges! Well done! And what’s next? Lucy "

Meher Khan reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (Levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Cheadle Gr Manchester

"I attended the furniture painting workshop in Cheadle. It was a lovely workshop! Jo was thorough, touched on key techniques and, had boards for practicing and testing techniques which was one of the most helpful things for me! She’s a gem a of person, always there to guide and was very supportive when we got round to painting our piece of furniture! There was also lots of tea and cake which tied in so well with the beautiful day. I look forward to attending again and learning other techniques and also attending the diy workshop! So glad my hubby booked this for me because I might never have gotten round it otherwise!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Maher, thank you so much for your amazing review and very kind words. What a lovely day we had and I'm delighted you enjoyed it so much. I look forward to seeing you again for the DIY day. x P.S. I'll pas on your compliments to the chef (Mum) :-)"

Ruth Murphy reviewed: Woodland coppicing

"An excellent course, delivered with care and attention. It was fun. Thankyou."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad you had a good day- lovely to meet you both- keep practicing those flowers!! We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future kind regards Rachel and Dave"

Zoe reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"We had a fantastic (and surprisingly exhausting!) day reupholstering our chair - Lucy was a great teacher. Everybody had brought along quite different projects, and that meant that as a group we had the opportunity to learn about a wide range of upholstery techniques. We came away feeling empowered to do more!"

Roundedby responded:

"You were absolute stars! Not phased by the scale of the project, you'd done some prep, you had a keen eye and ear for what could be achieved, you absolutely wrangled and bossed the springs - WELL DONE - thanks for booking, and I hope you have gotten the upholstery bug and finish what is a truly lovely chair - thanks guys, send me a photo when its finished! Lucy "

Julie and Martin Strudwick reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"We have just had the most wonderful enjoyable and relaxing day with Louise on a pairs days pottery course. Louise and Simon were both so welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, though the time flew by so quickly. My favourite things were the hand built items - the pinch pots, coiled pots and slab built pots but I was also excited to be able to try throwing a pot on the potters wheel. Throwing on the wheel was not my forte certainly much harder than I thought it would be but I was pleased to have tried. My husband did so much better at throwing on the wheel than I did! We were kept fuelled with cups of tea and biscuits and a delicious lunch in their lovely warm kitchen. I cannot wait to see our pots when they have been glazed and fired - hope the kiln gods are kind. Looking forward to returning to try something else. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"What a lovely review guys - thank you so much! It was great having you both in the studio for the day and just wonderful that you enjoyed it so much. It's often the way that one person takes to the wheel quicker than the other, but I'd say you really found your niche with the beautiful slab work Julie :-). Thank you again for the lovely review and I'll be in touch when your creations have been glazed and fired."

Vicky reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"I really didn't know what to expect from this and don't consider myself a creative person at all but we had an amazing day. I was so proud of what we made and we had so much fun learning and relaxing and creating. "

Marie reviewed: An Introduction to Weaving with a Table Loom, Oxford

"Excellent teaching in an inspiring environment. We created a beautiful sample cloth of a wide variety of patterns. Jeremy’s teaching is well paced & planned, with plenty of resources and weaving examples to share with students. "

Jeremy Uden Designer/Handweaver responded:

"Thanks Marie. I'm glad you enjoyed the course. Jem"

Mike Hammond reviewed: Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop with April Pebble

"I had a most enjoyable day with April, the whole day was well organised and well equipped. The end product has taken pride of place in the main window, it looks amazing with the light shining through. "

April Pebble responded:

"Great to hear your colourful cubed mosaic has now been positioned in the main window! Thanks for coming along Mike, it was a really enjoyable day with you all :)"

Rebecca Simon reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"Andy delivered a magical course! My daughter 16 and I attended and left with a beautiful puppet each having learnt so much along the way. Highly recommend. "