Latest reviews

joshua Robinson reviewed: Wood turning - Two day course

"I really enjoyed the 2 day wood turning course with Anna. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patient and was able to guide me through all the processes and techniques to complete a beautiful cherry wood stool. In addition to the use of the lathe and various chisels you also get the opportunity to use other tools (including a bandsaw, chop saw, drill press and sander). I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys woodwork and would like to try their hand at turning wood."

Mia reviewed: Saturday morning Pottery sessions for children 6 to 11 yrs.

"Geri and Kim ran such a wonderful, varied and inclusive session for my 6 year old daughter and 3 of her friends. They all came away excited and enthusiastic, keen for another session! We're looking forward to picking up their finished products"

Geraldine Francis Ceramics responded:

"Hi, So Pleased they all enjoyed the session. I will be in touch as soon as their work is ready for collection. Geri"

Di reviewed: Kingfisher wire workshop

"King fisher work shop as a Xmas gift. Good value for money and expert ,patient tuition. Would recommend "

Lynne Littler Sculpture responded:

"Hi Di thank you - it was lovely meeting you and your Kingfisher was amazing - hope to see you again soon. Lynne"

Gemma reviewed: Seat caning for beginners

"Great course. I started the day having never done any caning before and by the end day I felt confident to work on projects alone. Really informative, relaxed session. Would highly recommend "

Jill Taylor reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"Fabulous! Both my father and I loved it, we thoroughly enjoyed the morning and are looking forward to seeing our finished products! Nadine was so lovely and accommodating and we got to "create" in a very relaxed atmosphere, we can't wait to go again. "

Oliver Hill reviewed: Blacksmithing course - spend a day in the forge

"Had a fantastic day blacksmithing with Richard. The course was very open ended and he was more than happy to share his experience to help with any project or skill we were looking to improve. Facilities were brilliant. All in all a great day learning. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn or improve their blacksmithing "

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you for your comments Oliver, it was good to meet you and know you really enjoyed the experience. I am keen to impart my knowledge so others can enjoy the process and outcomes of their forging day. Richard "

Kirsty reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"I had a great day! Jo was very informative and engaging. I knew nothing about DIY prior to the class but I definitely feel confident enough to put all my new skills into practice now. Thank you so much 🙂"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kirsty. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and that it gave you the confidence to get stuck in. Give me a shout with any questions. 🙏💕"

Baz & Yvie reviewed: Spoon Carving Beginners Workshop

"Me and mum went to go spoon carving and absolutely loved it! Pete & Jacqui were so accommodating and were a joy to spend time with. I had to arrive late to the workshop from forgetting to leave the spare key out and they were amazing at getting me up to speed with everything else. Thanks so much to you both for a lovely day!"

Charmain reviewed: Winter Robin in Pastels - evening

"Throughly enjoyed this workshop of a Robin in pastels. First time at this venue. Easy to find. Ample parking. Welcomed at the venue. Good space for the activity. I was using pastels for the first time. Warm and friendly tutor was excellent and took us through the process step-by-step. Everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and clarify. Tutor gave lots of advice and tips. The workshop was at a good pace allowing for people to catch up when needed. My only suggestion for improvement is to make sure that everybody has a set of the materials needed as we did have to wait whilst we shared some of the materials. I think it is fair to say we were all impressed at the results from our efforts. I highly recommend this class. "

Rachael reviewed: Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making class

"Had a lovely day with lovely people. Ian and Michael are wonderful hosts. Class was fantastic, we came away with some lovely bread and lunch was delightful. Would definitely recommend and we are looking for what class to sign up to next"

StagHill Bakes responded:

"Thank you so much for the great review Rachel. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day and hopefully will see you at another class. Best wishes, Ian"

Julie Turner reviewed: Sea Glass Creative Workshop - create your own framed picture

"Just come back from a very enjoyable few hours making a sea glass picture. There were 8 in the class and it was very relaxed and friendly. Lovely studio in her garden, refreshments and cake provided. The choice of sea glass and other materials was excellent. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back again. "

Shore things by Karen responded:

"Thank you Julie for that lovely review - so nice to meet you today and your pictures were fab. Look forward to seeing you again Karen "

Dawn & Ben reviewed: Identifying Trees in Winter

"We attended the, 'Identifying trees in winter' workshop. The site is a wonderful wildlife haven. The classroom-based introduction and field work were both informative and fun. We feel better prepared to ID winter trees and with more practise may retain the skills you imparted. Thank you for sharing your huge talent and passion for nature. "

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. We will pass this onto Ryan. Hope to see you again soon. Mara"

Stephanie Rampton reviewed: Introduction to Loom Weaving

"I really enjoyed this introductory course to loom weaving. Kendall is a great teacher and I quickly felt able to explore my creativity. The process is tactile and satisfying, and the hours flew by. I have a beautiful piece of fabric now that I wove myself and it sits proudly on a chest of drawers at home. I am hoping to do a follow-on course with Kendall where I can learn more about setting up the loom from scratch. For this introductory course, Kendall sets up the loom for you, so you really can’t go wrong! I would recommend this course to anyone interested in textiles and weaving. It was a therapeutic and enjoyable experience."

Kendall Clarke responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Steph. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you soon. "

Jenny P reviewed: Beginners Spinning

"What a fabulous day learning to spin on this beginner’s spinning course! Cathy was so knowledgeable and kind. A great teacher and very supportive and enthusiastic. I came away having learnt more than I’d expected and having spun my very own skein from a batch of texel fleece. I’ve hired a wheel from her now so I can continue to practise. "

Lindy Ruston reviewed: Mixed Media Painting Workshop

"Super session with Louise Berril at Stanwick Lakes……. Collage and acrylic landscape. Loved it…. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and shall let Louise know. We do hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Gillian Hillier reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's watercolour painting course. Very friendly group with lots of help and encouragement from the tutor Louise ."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Angela reviewed: Half day on the Pottery wheel

"It was a really fun day, with expert tuition. I left with a real sense of achievement and am looking forward to seeing the final result when I pock up my fired pot. "

RACHEL BYASS CERAMICS responded:

"thankyou Im so glad you enjoyed it"

Allen reviewed: Traditional upholstery assessment before starting a course.

"Peter was a great inspiration and I can't wait to enroll on the course "

Helen Lovett reviewed: Teacup Floristry Crafternoon with Debbie Bryan | Nottingham City Centre

"I took my Nana to do a teacup flower arrangement craft workshop and it was wonderful. The staff were extremely helpful with my Nana's accessibility needs, and everything was explained very well (my Nana was really nervous she wouldn't be able to do the crafts and she was so proud when she made a really beautiful arrangement). It meant so much to me to be able to do this so thank you so much for all your help and helping to make such a nice afternoon for us :)"

Sylvie reviewed: Gilding on Glass

"I had an excellent day at Estitxu's Gilding on Glass course and highly recommend it. In her studio I was surrounded by beautiful examples of her gilded glass art. With her extensive experience in gilding and teaching, it was a great pleasure to work and learn from her. Estitxu is very inspiring and patiently introduced me to the world of this beautiful craft with a wide range of techniques and creative applications. I am thrilled with the results; I created several pieces to take home. It was wonderful meeting you, Estitxu. I feel truly lucky that I found your course! "

Nigel Pitt reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Thank you for your guidance on my very challenging project. I learnt an amazing amount, and you were so patient with me. I would highly recommend the course and the leaders were so helpful in solving weird welding issues. The lamp I came back with is now in pride of place and has had compliments from all those who have seen it. The course has given me confidence to tackle a few more bits of the junk I seem to collect with aspirations.... "

WTF Workshops responded:

"It was a pleasure having you in the workshop Nigel! So glad your lamp is taking pride of place at home, it is a beauty! Thank you for the lovely review :)"

Molly reviewed: Beginners crochet - learn the basic stitches which you need to do basic crochet.

"Fantastic course! Learnt more in 3 hours than I did weeks trying to learn by myself. Would definitely recommend for anyone starting out with crochet!! Has made all the difference and given a big head start. I’m now halfway through making my first blanket! She was very patient and I was sent away with wool and lots of crochet hooks. "

Circular Sock Machine school responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comments. Please send me a picture of your blanket when you have finished it. "

Stephen Jones reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I received a warm welcome from Tony when I arrived and we got straight into the basics of Mig welding. I was shown how the Mig I was using was set up and best ways to hold the torch correctly . We had a good chat about best technique to use whilst having a go at welding . Plenty of different joints in different positions which kept me busy and the time flew bye. Overall a very enjoyable experience and one I can highly recommend. Thank you Tony for a great. day ."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Stephen for your review it is very much appreciated. I am happy that you enjoyed the course and will continue to weld back home in your workshop. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any further advice. Regards Tony."

Bev reviewed: Come Fly a Kite....Make this from. 2" squares.

"What a fantastic day. Small group and lots of support by Tricia. So much fabric to chose from, I was like a kid in a sweet shop. Excellent tuition, cake and tea! I will be booking back on her other course "Fabric Weaving Cushion". "

SewNouveau responded:

"Thank you Bev, it was a pleasure to have you in the class. Look forward to seeing you again."

Bev reviewed: Fabric Weaving Cushion

"Fantastic course. Small group and lots of help if you need it. Tricia is an amazing teacher. So much patience and knowledge of her craft. I would highly recommend attending all the courses she teaches."

SewNouveau responded:

"Thank you Bev, what a lovely day we had and a pleasure to teach you. Look forward to seeing you again soon."