Latest reviews

Dave reviewed: Pottery throwing in Huddersfield

"Was bought this as a Christmas present and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. "

Earth Pig Pottery responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the session, Dave. Hope to see you again. "

Angela Cohen reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Adrian was a great teacher. The class size was kept small so there was lots of opportunity for individual attention. Would highly recomnend!"

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thank you Angela. So glad you had a good experience and well done on completing your 3 projects. Best regards, Arian"

Rain reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"This course was great day out and I’d highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn a new art skill. The teaching was pitched just right so I left with a piece that was all my own creation. The pace was just right, and cups of tea and chatter available all day. This day was definitely worth the time and money. "

Art on the Edge responded:

"Oh Rain thank you so much! I really enjoyed your company. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Di x"

Abbey Gersten reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"I can't recommend this course highly enough. Learnt so many new skills, all patiently taught by Lucy. Such a great design, recycled high quality materials, a delicious lunch, and a beautiful stool to put your feet on at the end. What's not to like!?"

Roundedby responded:

"Thanks so much Abbey - it was so good to have you on the course, I loved seeing your Pimpernel & Anthracite footstool come to life, you created a beautiful shape & worked so carefully - creating a beautiful footstool! Well done! Best - Lucy "

Galia Pike reviewed: Modern upholstered footstool workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"An absolutely perfect day, from the teacher and the delicious local food to the end result - the foot stool itself which I am SO PROUD of! We didn’t just learn how to make a footstool, we learnt so much about upholstery and furniture in general. I loved that everything was so carefully sourced - beautiful birch ply, coconut and rubber matting, rich coloured recycled wools and genuinely lovely, warm, patient and humourous teaching. I can’t wait to try my hand at another course by the excellent and very talented Lucy. Thank you!!"

Roundedby responded:

"Thank you so much for coming to the course and this lovely review - I LOVE your Willow stool - and your eagerness to engage with the process as well as the result - thank you so much and WELL DONE! Best, Lucy"

Rich Mears reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Great course, well paced over the day with a good mix of clear instruction and plenty of opportunity to try things for yourself. The added bonus is that you end up with a really practical and robust shave horse to carry on your green wood working adventures. Highly recommended. "

ALI WARREN reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"An excellent day where we all came away with something we can be proud of. Gill's support and advice was brilliant and she dealt with our varied requests with patience. Lunch was excellent too and a visit to the attached gallery a must"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Ali for your wonderful review, it was so lovely to meet you all and hope you enjoy your beautiful stained glass ‘Hare’. Hope to see you all again sometime in the near future! Best wishes, Gill x "

Julie Street reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston

"What a wonderful day at the Boho Shed upholstery session with Jo. I learnt so much from Jo who was so knowledgeable and had time for everyone who needed assistance, advice or any questions answered. There were plenty of tips to help me with my upholstery in the future. The location and setting was brilliant with a fabulous restaurant attached to the workshop selling homemade food that was delicious. Jo also provided tea and homemade yummy cakes. The rest of the group who attended were lovely with lots of lighthearted banter, laughs and fun. I would strongly recommend signing up for the upholstery course for the day with Jo at the Boho Shed, whether you’re just starting out with upholstery or curious to find out what it’s all about. I promise you you’ll get hooked and want to start on more projects of your own at home. Thanks Jo for your kindness, patience, outstanding knowledge and hosting a lovely day."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Aww Julie, thank you so very much for your gorgeous review. I'm delighted you enjoyed the workshop, the venue, the laughs and the cakes :-) I had a really great day with you all too. I look forward to seeing what you produce at home. Big hugs. x"

James reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"Arian was a great teacher and instructor. The level of instruction was just right and the day left you with some great practical experience and some self made mementos. Highly recommended."

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thanks for your feedback James . Really glad you were able to forge a knife out of carbon steel, and if you need any advice on hardening, tempering or anything else feel free to contact me. Great to meet you and hope to see you again at some point. Arian"

Lesley Hope reviewed: Adventures in book binding with Ali Reeve

"A good crafting day for my daughter and myself. Many ways of working learnt and almost 5 books made. Perhaps 4 books would have been enough leaving time to be more precise with the last one and possibly time to play on and consider the cover decoration. "

Stamps Away responded:

"It was lovely to see you and I appreciate we all work at different speeds and the last book was the “your choice” book and after yesterday’s conversations you can see choices on how to create your books can be endless, and you can get totally lost in the process. But hopefully book binding will be a new craft to enjoy at your leisure and these will be the first of many books. Hope to see you again soon. "

Mandy Strahan reviewed: One day silver jewellery designing and making workshop

"It was an incredibly enjoyable day with Bridget in her lovely studio. We both made lovely items (hammered cuff and spinner ring) and learnt so much about the jewelry process. Bridget is a very patient, knowledgeable and experienced tutor."

Bridget Bradshaw Designs responded:

"Hi Mandy, so kind of you to have left such a lovely review. It was a delight to teach you both yesterday and I hope to see you back in the Workshop being very creative again some day. "

Anita reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Just spent 2 blissful hours creating under the expert and patient guidance of Alice. Delighted with the end result! Adjusting to allow for everyone’s pace Alice facilitated the perfect creative space. Would highly recommend the workshop. "

Megan reviewed: Make a mosaic (for beginners).

"Tracey is an exceptional teacher who engages worth the class inspiring every person to do something personal to them. I can’t recommend this class highly enough and will definitely book to do another one in the future. "

Tracey Cartledge Artist responded:

"Megan, thank you for this wonderful review, it is much appreciated. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop and the process of mosaic making. You worked with confidence and exuberance to produce a work of art that was bold and impactful whilst conveying sensitivity to the delicate nature of the subject using a carefully considered palette of colours, textures and materials. Well done and I'll look forward to seeing you in the studio again next time!"

J Star reviewed: Fibre Fusion /Wool painting Masterclasses

"This course was amazing - learnt all I needed to know to feel confidant about wet felting on my own. Had the most lovely, relaxing time, with a gorgeous lunch and lots of tea and cake. The whole experience was a total treat and I would thoroughly recommend it"

Mariner's Studio responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback and I am glad to hear you throughly enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing a photo of your finished piece. It was a pleasure meeting you. Kind regards Jane "

Anita reviewed: SOLD OUT! Needle Felting with Jo Munroe - Landscapes with Embellishments

"Had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon yesterday at Landscape Felting with Jo. It was a lovely fun group and with appropriate direction and instruction from Jo, I feel we all went home quite proud of our artwork! ....Look forward to seeing what's next!"

James Pryor reviewed: Beginners DIY and Home Maintenance day course

"Highly, HIGHLY recommend. David is a true gent! A really nice guy who is there to add value to you and he really uses his knowledge to make sure you get what you want out of a group. Much more theory based and conversationally and tbh he taught me this is exactly what you need. Really laid back and I have to say I have come away with a new level of understanding and confidence. "

Dave reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"It's hard to overstate how enjoyable this course is. Chris, Alison and Steve are excellent teachers and are knowledgeable, lovely people. My partner and I learned so much and felt privileged to experience a fraction of the beautiful art of glass. Thanks! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards The team at chew valley handmade glass "

Tyne reviewed: Machine sewing for beginners.

"Really enjoyable class! It was easy to follow and the team were extremely helpful and encouraging! I met a lovely group of women who are beginners at sewing and we can’t wait for the next class! I highly recommend!"

Handmade Workshops Ltd responded:

"Hi Tyne It was lovely to meet you and your mum at the workshop and thank you for your very kind review. You did so well with your sewing I really hope you keep at it. Please do send us a photo of the next thing you make and hope we get to see you again soon! Thanks Ann"

Lucy reviewed: Upholstery Workshops Bring Your Own Project - Full Day

"This course absolutely brilliant. I've booked to go to another. Graham and Jody were awesome, they really take their time with you. "

Charlotte Mason reviewed: Spinner Ring Workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne

"Lovely cosy studio, with great tutoring and great end product....make sure you make your ring a little smaller than needed though as they do get bigger during the process!"

Silverkupe Jewellery responded:

"Many thanks for your review Charlotte. See you in May. Best Wishes Emine"

Debbie reviewed: Adventures in book binding with Ali Reeve

"A really enjoyable day. Excellent value for money. Thank you"

Stamps Away responded:

"It was lovely to see you and hope to see you again soon"

Sonia reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Thanks Dave for a thoroughly enjoyable morning. Would absolutely recommend this 3 hour intro. Dave was a great teacher with the right balance of guidance and letting you find your way with the woodworking tools. Go, make a spoon, enjoy the process!"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Hi Sonia, So glad you enjoyed the session, it was lovely to meet you both. Cheers."

Al Cunningham reviewed: Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners

"I had a great day yesterday with the BlackPaw Upcycling project on their introduction to Upcycling with pallets course. It is a relaxed course with opportunities to try different techniques from dismantling pallets to making our project. Best of all is that it is a small group course (4) so Scott had lots of time to talk us through different tools and techniques and for us all to practice them. Only downside is that I now need to buy more tools! Definitely will book on other courses."

Genna Tuckett reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Fantastic course. Peter is a great teacher. I am so pleased to have made my own shave horse, I know it will feel totally different when I am doing green wood work sat on something I have made myself, very rewarding, thank you Peter. I also learnt lots of skills that I am sure I will apply in other woodwork as I continue on this journey. I highly recommend this course. I arrived 30mins early and went down to mothecombe beach, it was a fantastic way to start the day! "

Laurie reviewed: Enter the world of Pyrography with Bob Neill

"What a fantastic experience I had with my friend on this course! Bob and his wife made us feel so welcome! Not to mention the AMAZING homemade food his lovely wife made for us! I walked away full of knowledge and would highly recommend Bob if you are exploring Pyrography! Thankyou both for a wonderful experience! "

Burnt Offerings responded:

"Hi Laurie Good to hear that You and Tracy enjoyed the day with us..Having artistic skills i think this could be your next small business If you need to explore developing colouring your pyrography do come and spend another day sometime...using coloured pencils, adding texture with the Dremel Equipment and gold foil etc All the best Bob and Del"