Latest reviews

Rachel Dymott reviewed: Monthly Oil Painting Classes

"10/10 a brilliant introduction to oils. I booked this course for me and my friend as her birthday present. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent teaching and demonstrations. Great materials and ideas. A super space and lovely atmosphere will definitely come again ."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review, we are so pleased you and your friend enjoyed the course. We look forward to welcoming you here again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Chloé McMurray reviewed: Beginner Quilling for Cat Lovers - LIVE online

"Great evening learning a new skill in the comfort on my own home! Time flew by, and all the materials arrived in plenty of time :) "

Susan sykes reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"I really loved the day. Vicky is a very talented lady. I feel that I have learnt a new skill that I can use for life. Thank you for your hospitality and great lunch. Thank you so much."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Hi Sue, you'll certainly be able to use your planned workshop with confidence! Good luck with it all, Vicky"

Jo reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Bought this as a gift for my partner. He absolutely loved the day with Jake and came home having got so much out of the day. He is now keen to do more. "

Alison reviewed: Woven bag workshop workshop with Rachel Davies

"I had a fantastic morning learning a new skill and left with an almost complete bag, which I'm thrilled to bits with. I'll definitely have a go at making a larger one at home. Your teaching instructions were clear and nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to doing another class with you x"

Rachel Davies Studio responded:

"Hi Alison, Thankyou so much for the lovely review, I really appreciate it. Im so glad you enjoyed the morning. I will keep you posted on new workshops later this year.x"

Nick Bennett reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"This is a brilliant course led by Gavin and Tom, two fantastic tutors who truly understand their subject and effortlessly create a relaxed atmosphere. The time flew by but by the end everyone, no matter how little experience they had at the start of the weekend, finished with a beautiful bow and string. Highly recommend the experience and sense of achievement. "

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Nick - both for the review and taking the time to do it. So glad you enjoyed the weekend and we wish you many happy hours of shooting."

Jonathan Anderson reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This was a fantastic course; I've been interested in learning to weld for a while and this course covered everything one would need. I was primarily interested in MiG welding but Julian was extremely experienced and knowledgeable of the other varieties, and explained all their applications. The different welding techniques were covered with lots of hands on practice and examples of when it would be appropriate to use each one. I left wanting to do more at home!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Jonathan, Thankyou for your review. I am pleased you had a good day, and very happy with your new welding skill . Good luck with your projects, I'm sure you will manage just fine. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or just need a bit of help or advice. Best Regards, Julian"

Thomas Woolley reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"A wonderful weekend! The two tutors, Gav and Tom, were clear, helpful, humorous and always watching to ensure that no one was stuck for long. The resources, materials and equipment provided were all plentiful and of good quality. The timing is tight, but achievable and you are never felt rushed beyond your capabilities. I haven't used my bow yet, but even if I never do, the final product is beautiful and lovely to hold."

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Thomas. Great that you had a good weekend - so glad you enjoyed the workshop in all its aspects Enjoy your bow. "

Dawn reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Had a great weekend with Jo, Andy and my fellow sculptors. Jo is very welcoming, well organised and hospitable, gave clear demonstrations and lots of support, giving everyone the confidence to complete some genius works of art. Beautiful surroundings despite the slightly grey January weather. It was so exciting to see the wonderful armature first thing, a work of art in it's own right so I couldn't go wrong. Great value, inspiration and encouragement, thank you!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Dawn 😄 - I just loved your water spouting gargoyle, and keeping Andy's steel curved armature spine showing above the plasterwork was brilliant! I cannot wait to see a photo of it in-situ. Fabulous work in such a limited timeframe - well done. Jo xx"

Claire reviewed: Gemstone Stacking Rings: Silver Jewellery Making

"I had a great day with Nina making stacking rings. (She might just be the calmest, most patient teacher I've ever had!) I was really pleased and proud of the rings I made. "

Iasthai Original responded:

"What a lovely review, thank you Claire! It was so nice to meet you and have awesome chats with the group. Very well done on your beautiful rings! ✨"

Mel Baggott reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"My daughter and I had a fabulous morning making lampshades with Vanessa, her teaching style was relaxed, informative and clear. We came away with a very professional looking lampshade each and were both absolutely delighted! Thank you Vanessa."

ShedLight responded:

"I had a very enjoyable morning with you Mel and Rhiannon too! I am so happy you love your lampshades ….they are fabulous! Well done and thank you 😊 "

Adele reviewed: Junk Journal Workshop

"This course was absolutely brilliant! Carrie was an excellent host and we felt so at ease! Everything was step by step and I cannot believe how good the final product was! Amazing experience!"

Crafts for Wellbeing responded:

"Thank you Adele! It was a real pleasure to meet you both, and I'm so pleased you had such a great time on the workshop. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Have fun adding all those lovely memories to your journals! Hopefully see you again soon."

Gemma reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I could not recommend this more highly. My sister and I had a great day. Judith was extremely supportive but also gave you the space to be creative. The small group of 4 meant she had time with everyone. We started by sketching ideas, then tracing them and cutting the lino. Finally printing it with a variety of papers and colours. We took our own lunch but refreshments were provided all day. I would recommend coming with some clear ideas of what you want you picture to be. Otherwise that could take up a lot of your day just deciding what to draw. We had such a great day and were really proud of what we created."

print paper stitch experiences responded:

"Thank you Gemma, you and Suzie both created beautiful prints and really added to the buzzy atmosphere. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you both. Can't wait to see what you print next!"

Jane Ratcliffe reviewed: Abstract & Mixed Media Painting

"My friend Michael and I sat with Margie for the afternoon doing abstract painting using different mediums and we really enjoyed ourselves. We both came away with a piece of art good enough to frame and hang! Margie was very welcoming and helpful, demonstrating and explaining clearly. Thank you Margie!"

Hampton Court Studio responded:

"I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed yourselves! I loved having you over and your paintings looked amazing! "

Vera Grey reviewed: Ceramic Garden Seed Head and flower Ornaments - Emma Godden Ceramics

"My daughter and I did this workshop last week and loved it ... very therapeutic. Emma is a friendly helpful tutor, very patient with novices and quick to respond to every question. The day flew by, and depending on our how pieces look after the firing (!!) I may well be back for another go."

Emma Godden Ceramics responded:

"I’m so glad you found the day therapeutic, I do think working with clay is pretty special! Your pieces are still drying at the moment and I will let you know as soon as they’ve been fired. I’m sure they will look lovely and you would be very welcome to come back again to make a selection of different seed heads or flowers!"

Jill Perry reviewed: I Love Ewe sewing decoration craft kit

"I Love Ewe sewing decoration Kit was beautiful, fabulously packaged and the recipient absolutely loved it, would recommend this as a gift"

Sheena D reviewed: Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press

"My friend and I arrived on an incredibly wet and windy Saturday into the warm and inviting stable block. We were lucky enough to be part of a very small group so we had lots of expert attention from Alison. She guided us through the process in an easy to understand way and as a complete beginner I was thankful the pace was slow. Once you start making your prints you are completely hooked, every print is a magical discovery and once you start using layers the excitement builds. I came away with 50 prints and I have so many more ideas just waiting to be explored. Alison guides you throughout and is equally enthusiastic about all art produced. We just used one 6x6 gel plate for this course and Alison had a big bucket of paints to borrow but we also took some of our own. Hot drinks were offered frequently and we had the best homemade brownies ever! This course is suitable for literally anyone and is so much fun the hours just shot by. You are given a goodie bag with most importantly well written instructions. I cannot wait to see where my next session of gel printing takes me. Thank you Alison, you may have guessed by now that I loved it. :)"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sheena, Thank you so much for your feedback, it was really great to meet you and Cathryn at last and it was a pleasure to spend the day teaching you both ! I think you both produced some lovely work and have lots to work with and develop at home now that you both have the basic skills . The great thing about Gel plate printing is you never know what you are going to get which is half the fun and what makes it so addictive. Keep up the good work! Happy printing ! Best wishes Alison"

Victoria reviewed: Blacksmithing Taster Experience

"A birthday gift for my 10 year old. He did the 3 hour experience ( 2nd year in a row) and once again loved it. The team are brilliant and what he made was amazing. It is a loud environment ( to be expected when lots of people are hitting metal with hammers) but felt safe and well organised. This will be on the wish list for future gifts. "

Alison Hampson reviewed: French Polishing workshop full day with Rob Cain

"Excellent informative and instructive hands on course- Rob is great at explaining and demonstrating techniques. He gives you confidence to continue on your own but is also happy to answer any questions. He is enthusiastic and instils that in the participants- so much so I’ve rushed out to buy the necessary stuff and have a project lined up! It was the best 4 hours I’ve spent on a mindful activity and the ambiance of the studio set at the back of his shop, the herbal tea and if you are lucky sticky gingerbread all helped to make it a thoroughly enriching experience! Thanks Rob"

The Old Polishing Shop responded:

"Thanks Alison , it was so great to spend the day with you , and I'm absolutely sure you will be ready to some great restoration jobs,seeing how you soaked up the experience and produced cracking results , here if you need me for any advise , all the very best for this year , speak soon Rob "

Jo reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Absolutely brilliant course! Clare is so welcoming, knowledgeable and a natural teacher. The course content was perfect as described, paced beautifully and totally enjoyable. I cannot recommend Clare and her courses enough. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you Jo! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop, it was a pleasure to meet you. Also, many thanks for sharing your prints on social media and the lovely recommendation. It really helps to build my little business. "

Rob reviewed: Terrarium Workshop with Glass Gardens London in Richmond

"Fantastic. Emily was super engaging and informative. We had a great time."

Glass Gardens London responded:

"Thank you so much Rob! It was a great pleasure to have you and your mum in :) You both made beautiful terrariums."

Fiona Dowling reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Brilliant day with Felix and Izzy who were really welcoming and helpful. Learned loads in a short time, with all the processes explained clearly and concisely, and quickly felt confident to work independently but also ask for support when required. I was really pleased with my finished piece and keen to go back to do more. Would highly recommend!"

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thanks Fiona! It was a fun day ☺️"

Steve Lanaway reviewed: Leather tooling course with Pip Davidson

"The 2 days were enjoyable and informative. Pip made me feel very welcome and she took me through my own project from finding patterns online, printing them off, adjusting them and also adapting a portrait I wanted to tool to fit the leather I was working with. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to learn how to tool leather."

Jessica Tunne reviewed: Winter Fused Glass Snowflake Workshop

"I had the best time creating a beautiful snowflake . A beautiful studio with the perfect teacher in Diane. Diane goes above and beyond with helping you if needed and making sure you have a lovely environment to work in. Not to mention some delicious cakes to eat infront of a log fire. Can’t recommend these classes enough. Thank you. "

Mary Bran reviewed: Winter Fused Glass Snowflake Workshop

"I have attended a couple of workshops at the Artist studio . Some on my own and others with friends and each and every I’ve fully enjoyed my experience. The place itself oozes creativity that you yourself can’t help but get wrapped up in. Diane is a friendly , helpful and very knowledgable host/artist . I can’t wait to book my next class with Diane. "