Latest reviews

Martine reviewed: Make a leather belt in a day - Craft it Yourself Practical Leather Course

"Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and delighted with my completed belt. Thanks to Georgie’s expert tuition, my belt had a professional finish to it. Heartily recommend! "

Nicola Waite reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"Words cannot express what a wonderfully creative, happy day I spent in Emma's studio yesterday. Emma was welcoming and enthusiastic, encouraging us all to be creative and produce pieces which were so exciting to see emerge from a lump of clay! I found it a truly immersive experience and cannot wait to see how my pieces turn out! Thanks so much Emma - I will be back x"

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"Wow thanks for such amazing feedback! I means so much to know that people get so much enjoyment from the day. My love of clay has clearly rubbed off on you! I will let you know when my plans for a new type of workshop materialise!! "

Kate reviewed: Daytime glass fusing workshop with Paula Andrews

"My friend and I had a great time! Paula is very friendly and knowledgeable and her studio is fab. I could have spent all day there, and I hope to go back! Fantastic value too! "

Steve Hamlett reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Excellent day spent with Simon providing just the right amount of help, guidance and intervention. I could not have wished for a better tutor. He clearly has great levels of skill, not just in the craft but also in communication. It is a rare thing to have someone answer the questions you asked rather than just delivering an agenda. Highly recommended."

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

"Thank you, Steve, for a great review and I’m so glad you enjoyed the session. I hope your turning goes from strength to strength with your new sharpening skills; do get in touch if you need more assistance. Happy turning! — Simon "

Wendy reviewed: Pleated Lampshade Making at Shedlight

"Lovely day with Vanessa. One to one tuition. Very clear and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend! "

John Sherwood reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Many thanks for the five star quality course expertly run by Paul. It was a great two day experience which rekindled my interest in lead lights. I have a background in glass cutting over many years but now in retirement my wife suggested and booked the weekend course for me. Paul ran through the basics of leaded light design and construction with his relaxed style, which I feel would suit anybody who wants to learn the skills required for this form of art. The regular cups of tea and great lunches included on the course were gratefully received. Altogether an enjoyable weekend course I would fully recommend. Thanks again Paul. Kind regards John "

Magbos reviewed: Mosaic Craft Kit - Rainbow Heart - suitable for beginners or intermediate - no cutting required

"My lovely rainbow mosaic heart arrived very quickly and was beautifully packaged with absolutely everything you need to make it, including suggested designs. I haven't had chance to make my heart yet but am so looking forward to creating it very soon. Thank you for a great idea. "

Boxclever responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review - we hope you enjoy making your heart."

James Taylor reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"Had a fantastic time copper bowl making. Emily was so knowledgeable, kind and fun. My Dad and I really enjoyed the experience and very happy with the product we came away with. I will definitely be coming back again the another course in the future. Thank you"

The Metalsmith responded:

"Thank you so much for the kind review, James! It was lovely to meet you both and I’m so pleased to hear you’re both happy with what you made! Let me know what you’d like to learn next; I’d be delighted to help!"

Maria G reviewed: 5-week Hand-building Pottery Courses

"A fabulously fun and educational time in the studio. Julie is a great teacher and it’s been a lovely way to spend Wednesday evenings. "

Marilyn reviewed: Tree of Life Wirework and Bead Workshop

"I had a lovely session making a Tree of Life and other beaded wirework. All the materials and equipment required for the lesson were well packaged and delivered in good time. Melanie explained and demonstrated everything clearly and tailored the pace of work to our level of ability. Melanie is a very talented lady, with infectious enthusiasm. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Metallix responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, Marilyn. You both managed perfectly...and your wirework pieces were awesome. Hopefully I'll see you on another of my workshops in the future. Mel x"

Jason & Martin reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"An excellent, fun day and we each completed two projects! Simon is a very knowledgeable tutor, ensuring we got the most out of the day and helped out two novice wood turners as little or as much as we needed. We highly recommend this day - whatever your experience level. A big thanks to Louise for providing a lunch that matched up with some rather specific dietary requirements - it was greatly appreciated!"

Elspeth reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Judith was an excellent tutor. I was worried I might be too slow and not be able to complete a print but she was very reassuring and we each received lots of direction and encouragement and I was thrilled with the pieces I produced. It was a friendly, fun and productive day"

Laura Kirby reviewed: Stitched + Embellished Hearts - (includes material pack UK only)

"The tutor was really helpful and inspiring, very clear instructions and happy to answer questions as we went along. I really enjoyed making the embellished heart project, and finishing it afterwards using the notes and video recording provided. I'm really happy with the end result. I have been doing a lot of crafts workshops the past year and this was one of the best ones!"

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Thanks so much Laura for the lovely feedback, and so pleased you enjoyed the class! Jess "

Jenny Carter reviewed: 5-week Hand-building Pottery Courses

"I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 week hand building course with Julie. I found myself looking forward all week to my Wednesday evenings where I could relax and be creative (great for your mental health!!) . It was a perfect group size and a relaxed environment. Julie was extremely supportive and encouraged us to have fun and love any imperfections. She is a brilliant teacher. The projects covered various hand building techniques/decorating and glazing methods. I made a mug, pen pot, money bank and tray. I will be returning! "

The Corner Pottery Workshop responded:

"Thank you Jenny, You have such a great sense of humour and it was fun having you in the group. Hope you can come again soon."

Ryan reviewed: Durham soap making workshop

"Lovely experience for beginners. Host was very welcoming, soap making was fun and the lunch was delicious."

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"So pleased you both had a good time. Enjoy your travels and wish you the best in your business. Claire"

Carmen reviewed: Durham soap making workshop

"We spent a lovely afternoon making soap. Waiting for the soap to cool down while having afternoon tea was just the perfect plan. Just the views from the house are already worth it! "

Creative Path Crafts responded:

"Glad everyone enjoyed it. It was interesting learning about your work and also how different weddings are in different countries! Good luck in your dress quest 😊"

Warren Cole reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"Highly recommended, nothing but positives to feedback "

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Thank you Warren , it was so nice to meet you and your family. I am so pleased you enjoyed it, do come again for some fun felting. "

Julie Winnard reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"Excellent course covering everything from yarn selection and warping the mini looms to weaving techniques, ending the day with a usable scarf to take home and wear! Anne is an excellent teacher, and Yarn Etc (Harrogate) a great venue to do this course in. Highly Recommended"

jocelyne and mike reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"Really enjoyable session - Carolyn was a great teacher. "

Jaquie reviewed: 5-week Hand-building Pottery Courses

"I’ve just finished my first course with Julie and already thinking about my next! Julie is an amazing teacher and it was fascinating watching everyone’s creations take shape under her watchful eye ( she has unlimited patience!) I really can’t wait for my next course . "

The Corner Pottery Workshop responded:

"Thank you Jaquie!"

Ally & Grace reviewed: Learn to Crochet Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"This course gave us a great introduction to crochet. We came away fully inspired to start our first crochet projects. Karen is a fantastic (and very patient) tutor."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Enjoy those future projects."

Mary-clare reviewed: Costumed Life drawing with live model : tutored

"Excellent session. Model was very good and adapted well to our requirements as well as providing a wealth of information about the vikings. He also brought a range of viking items...helmet, spear, axe, sword and sharpener. We finished with a final sketch of a viking funeral! A great and informative morning. Ann , our tutor was as usual very supportive while encouraging us to learn by doing and learning from our mistakes. I've now signed up for another 6 sessions!"

Haddenham Arts Centre C.I.C. responded:

"Thank you Mary-Clare for your review. So glad you had a great session drawing our visiting Viking! We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. "

Diane Tierney reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

" My daughter and I had a fab day with Salt Way Silver Droitwich. Many thanks to Jonathan for teaching us new skills and 🍰☕️. We loved every minute of it and can't wait to have another day of fun. No previous experience needed, I had never used a vice , drill or done any soldering before. Just go and have fun with copper and silver. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Diane and Lucy. Well done with your new skills. You are always welcome back - I'm glad that you enjoyed your day at Salt Way Silver. Jonathan"

Ann reviewed: Fused glass items at Bonds with Helen from The Butterfly Effect Studio

"Had a lovely day with Helen great tuition in a relaxed atmosphere with lots of options to be creative "

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Good morning Ann, great to meet you the other week and I’m delighted you enjoyed the day. Your use of colours and textures was stunning and I was impressed with the pieces once fired. I do appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Thanks again.🦋"

Sara reviewed: Botanical Clay Plaster Casting Workshop

"Fantastic day with Helen in a great venue. Clear, patient tuition and help with techniques meant that I was able to take home something that was much more than I’d hoped to achieve. Thank you!"

The Art Doctor UK 2022 responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure having you. I hope to see you again on a different workshop in the future. Kindest wishes "