Latest reviews

Mavis Farrell reviewed: Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman

"A warm welcome and a lovely day which flew over. Excellent tuition. Thank you."

Christine M reviewed: Explore your creativity in enamels- An introductory Morning of Enamelling for One ,Two or, Three People

"I spent a wonderful morning with Christine learning about every part of enamelling. Her patience was appreciated and her enthusiasm for the art was infectious. I really lost time when there! I was fully immersed in creating two lovely items that I will cherish and enjoy. I am looking forward to another workshop to build on what I learned. "

Original Kiln-fired Enamelled Jewellery responded:

"Thanks for the great review, Christine. It was lovely to see how absorbed you were by enamelling. You took to the craft very naturally. I’m really pleased that I could help you turn your ideas into the enamelled pieces you were so happy with & of course take them home to (as you put it so well) “cherish and enjoy”. I look forward to another creative session in the future."

Karen reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"I booked this for my friends birthday present. It was really interesting, memorable and very enjoyable, then we came away with a special piece of jewellery hand made by us. Thank you"

Mya Designs responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and you clearly had ideas for your designs, So glad you did the practice run with the thicker copper wire as it made working with silver easier. Sandra,. that was a great job you did with twisting the wire and using the rolling mill to get a domed effect on your hoop earrings. Great opportunity to reshape your wedding ring too! For first timers you guys smashed it! Thanks for a great review too! x"

Sharon Thomas reviewed: Complete Smartphone Photography Workshop

"I loved this workshop. Matt is a brilliant, inspiring and patient teacher. I’m one of those who gets frustrated that struggled to take the pictures I can see in my mind. Matt talked us through some key tools and approaches to help and when putting these into practice, he provided guidance, pointers and encouragement. Over the course of just one morning, I was able to see definite improvements in how I take photographs which made me very happy. The afternoon was my first attempt at editing photographs and it was so much fun! Matt explained the various options to give us some confidence and then encouraged us to play, offering opinions when useful. The range of pictures we created as a group was lovely to see. Matt answered lots of questions from us all and clearly knows his subject and really loves to share it with others. I came away with a lot of ideas and renewed energy around taking photographs and knowing how to practise the tools to create some really interesting images – lots of playtime ahead! Thanks Matt – I will definitely be back for more."

The World Of Matt Parker responded:

"Thank you, Sharon! It was great seeing how your vision developed over the day and the excellent images you created."

Pamela reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"The two-day stained glass panel course was fantastic. Laura is an excellent tutor who guided me through the process, explaining everything really well. I particularly enjoyed cutting the glass and also soldering, both of which were a first for me. And I am really happy with my piece. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Pamela... a lovely review, thank you. I hope you made it home to Scotland ok and have found a place for your beautiful work! Take care, Laura. "

Jill Curson reviewed: Glass Mosaic sun catcher

"We did the mosaic suncatcher workshop this week and it was really interesting. We were absolute beginners but still managed to leave at the end of the day with a creation we were proud of. I was grateful for Diane's support and all the equipment and resources she had for us. A lovely day and I would love to do another of her courses or even repeat that one. Thoroughly recommended."

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks Jill for your very positive review and thanks so much for choosing us. You did brilliantly and look forward to helping with your next creations x"

Hilary Porter reviewed: Powertex toadstool

"The course is a great introduction to using powertex and Jan has a lot of examples to give you inspiration. Jan is a very patient teacher who gives space for your own creativity so every piece comes out unique and personal. I would highly recommend . Thank you Jan"

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Hilary. It was a pleasure to meet you and to help you create your unique piece.. Welcome back anytime.xx"

Lorraine Farmer reviewed: Cobweb broom and woven brush workshop with Rosa Harradine

"Lovely course making cobweb broom. Nicely paced and good demonstrations. I learnt a lot and came home with several brushes and a big broom"

Nathan reviewed: Damascus Steel Knife forging

"Came here for a Father-Son forging experience. The guidance was immaculate, the final product was exactly what we wanted, and we still use the Knives we made every day. We'll be back again to forge some more!"

Rachel Shipsides reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Lantern Workshop in Lechlade- Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"I thoroughly enjoyed the copper foil stained glass course. It was a really relaxed environment but also gave me the confidence to work on a simple project that I had in mind."

Jane reviewed: Coiled Rope Coasters & Placemats - Half Day Class

"Very enjoyable. Elspeth was informative and encouraging and helped solve problems when they arose. The venue was delightful and welcoming. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Jane, you were a pleasure to teach :-) We hope to see you again sometime in the studio."

Katy reviewed: Learn to rag quilt

"This was a great cause. Tanya and Emma were very informative, professional and fun. We had a lovely time and have learnt a new great skill. This was a really well organised course and amazing value for money. We do not hesitate to recommend this course to everyone and are looking forward to attending some of their other courses in the future. "

Craft Circle responded:

"Thanks very much Katy, it was lovely to meet you, and we look forward to see how your rag quilt turns out! All the best, Tanya"

Sue, Dawn & Sharon reviewed: Candle Making Course at Butterfly Barn Studio - Private Workshop for up to 4

"We came as a surprise for my sister's 60th birthday. We were welcomed by Kathy who was very friendly and made us feel at ease straight away. We had a wonderful afternoon. All 3 of us really enjoyed ourselves as none of us had made candles before. The class was very interesting, informative and all the smells were to die for. Will definitely be back!!! "

Georgia reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I had such a fabulous day making stained glass with Cheryl, she was such a patient and helpful teacher! Lots of choice in terms of the colours of glass, and whether you wanted to use a template or make your own design. Would 100% recommend to anyone interested in trying stained glass. Thank you Cheryl!"

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Hey Georgia .. you did such a great job making your fabulous stained glass creation.. lovely to meet you x "

Kevin Rollings reviewed: Spring beginner Watercolour Art Retreat Day

"An excellent course and Tutor. A fabulous day which has given me confidence to explore the world of watercolour."

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Awww Kevin, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and I’m so pleased you had such a lovely time and ready to carry on your watercolour journey :)"

Catherine reviewed: Copper Creatures/Silver Shapes with Beads: Wire Wrapping and Wire Forming

"Helga was an amazing host and very attentive to all participants. The experience with the other ladies was so much fun, in a very relaxed atmosphere. I have ordered more items to make at home. Very impressed."

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thank you Catherine. So lovely to hear you had a great time"

Melissa Hookway reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A most excellent way to spend a weekend. The rural location is delightful, and Sebastian’s beautiful sculptures are within the grounds for inspiration and admiration. I had a most wonderful time being creative, working on a lovely block of Bath stone. With the encouragement and advice of Sebastian I gained more confidence as the weekend progressed. Naturally stone carving is a messy business, so my best gardening clothes were the order of the day! With regard to thoughts about what shape to try and create, I found it very helpful to make a very rough mock up of the shape in papier mache at home beforehand, as I aimed to create a Three D piece. (While there is the option of making a clay model of your shape on the first day of the course to help when it comes to working on the stone itself, I thought I would gain more time if I arrived with the papier mache alternative at the start) Highly recommended! "

Adam F reviewed: 3 Day Damascus Knife or Axe Making Class

"Really enjoyed the 3 day Damascus course. Had help all the way through and advice on how to keep getting better with parts I found difficult. Have got a finished product that'll last forever."

Lucy Skinner reviewed: Creating Art in Nature- A new monthly creative group based in natural surroundings!

"I recently took part in this creative therapeutic art course. Louise and Jenna were brilliant facilitators, offering a safe, non-judgmental, and open space for attendees to stretch their creativity, and delve deeper into their art work. I came away each week feeling a little lighter having enjoyed spending some time doing art (with a whole host of materials and supplies!) as well as learning more about myself in the process. Would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested! Thank you Louise and Jenna :)"

Sarah Garratt reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Really enjoyed my day of Lino cutting. I found the modern alternative to the craft set that I battled with as a child so much easier to work with! Judith had a great range of resources and materials to inspire us and we were able to play with plenty of colour options with our completed design. The venue was ideal with a shop and cafe into the bargain. "

TM reviewed: Introduction to Traditional Leaded Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"A really enjoyable course delivered at exactly the right pace by a dedicated, patient and highly-skilled tutor. Very good value for money at an ideal venue."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the course here at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Shani Sedgwick reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I’ve just attended a spoon carving workshop run by Robert Andrew and it was a thoroughly enjoyable day and one that I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about this craft. We were a small group, all working on different styles of spoons and yet Robert was able to give each of us the one to one help we needed, all in a relaxed, friendly and safety conscious way. His respect for the integrity of his medium, trees and their wood was at the heart of his practice and that shone through the day. Thank you for a great day! "

Rosalind reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"A fabulous experience. Matt was really knowledgeable and generous with his time. A lovely location. We had a fantastic morning and would definitely recommend."

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Rosalind, thank you for the lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the workshop, hope to see you at Manor Wood again soon. Matt"

Dan reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Excellent course with mark. Was fun from start to finish and would definitely do it again. Didn’t imagine I’d make a box as good as I and the rest of the guys on my course did. "

Claire Rowse reviewed: Fused Glass Candle Curve

"Wendy is amazing!! I cannot recommend her enough. I hadn't done fused glass before but Wendy was so knowledgeable and very patient. She showed us photos for inspiration, told us how to do everything safely and is very attentive. I absolutely loved making my fused glass piece and will definitely be recommending her to friends and family. I could have stayed there all day! "