Latest reviews

Nicola reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"I have just had a wonderful day creating a Tealight holder with Kate. She is an excellent teacher and never having done anything like this before she explained it all brilliantly. I am really pleased with what I have created and cannot wait to join another workshop soon. Thankyou so much. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, we hope to see you again for another workshop. "

Karen Jebbett reviewed: Mandala Creation Drawing Workshop in the Peak District

"This was a truly wonderful course delivered by the incredibly talented Tasmin whose inspirational creativety made the day so special. Her teaching method was very clear and concise and I really aligned with her understanding of Mandalas and their spiritual significance. With her expert guidance and immersed in a meditative space we all went on to create our own individual mandalas. I was so proud of my creation, I loved every minute of seeing it flow and evolve. I highly recommend this course! 🙏 "

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much for your lovely word Karen. Absolute pleasure to meet you and I am so happy you resonated with it all and enjoyed creating your beautiful mandala. I look forward to seeing you again xx"

Giovanna reviewed: Traditional Upholstery: 1-Day Introductory Course

"I really enjoyed the day. It was hard work but very rewarding. Laura, the instructor was excellent; she was knowledgeable, encouraging and approachable. Her course was structured effectively into manageable sections. She delivered the content with patience and good humour and demonstrated the techniques carefully and clearly. The materials supplied were of good quality and the venue clean and comfortable. I highly recommend the course and will be signing up for another. "

David Barnes reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"We had so much fun blowing our glass baubles with Chris. He made it so easy with his very patient guidance, and the baubles look so professional. This class was fantastic value, we'd recommend it to anyone. "

Janet Dodds reviewed: Rag Rug Workshop - Full Day - York

"I had a lovely day this Sunday at Viking Loom. It was heads down and straight to work on our various choice of pieces. I learned a great deal and our guide couldn’t have been more helpful. With sunshine, tea and biscuits aplenty. An all round success "

Ragged Life responded:

"Thank you Janet, we're so glad you enjoyed the day and learnt so much. You were a pleasure to teach :-)"

Suzie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Such an enjoyable and creative day. Liz was a great host and teacher. The workshop environment is beautiful and we were in a small group of 4 so were given a lot of attention and learnt a lot throughout the day. I loved it and have been inspired to continue with lino printing. I am also interested in other workshops Liz holds; we were surrounded by a lot of wonderful art work! Thank you for a very memorable day, it surpassed my expectations in every way. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Suzie, Thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - I am sat with a big smile on my face. It was lovely to meet and work with yesterday and I’m so pleased that you valued your time here and your creative experience; it was such a fun and positive day. I’m really pleased that you’re keen to carry on lino cutting and printing - you’re going to love exploring the process. It sounds as though you’ll be heading back to The Slipper Studio? What’s going to tempt you? Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Sarah reviewed: Glass Fusion - Garden Piece

"Sally is an excellent tutor - I'd recommend her glass courses to anyone who is interested in having a go."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for leaving a lovely review. We are happy that you enjoyed the course and shall let Sally know. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Susan reviewed: Powertex Dragon Wall Hung Garden Sculpture - by Inky Escapades

"I made a hanging dragon yesterday. I had a lovely day, Karen hit the teaching perfectly, leading me but never taking over. Her explanations were great and she demonstrated every step. I can highly recommend attending this course. I travelled from Buckinghamshire and it was well worth the journey. Also the course was great value for money."

Inky Escapades responded:

"Hi Susan Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you found the workshop a perfect fit and I thought your Dragon looked wonderful. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a review. Take Care Kind Regards Karen Hewitt Inky Escapades"

Mike Hammond reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Arian was the perfect host with all the answers you needed. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend it in a heartbeat, doesn’t matter what type of knife you choose to make, you will come away with a beautiful handmade piece of art. Hopefully will be returning to spend a weekend in the forge with Arian. "

Sue T reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"We had a lovely morning with Sara learning a new skill. I feel we achieved a lot in a short time and I was extremely happy with the fidget ring I made."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Sue, thank you so much for taking time to write me a review here. It was lovely to work with you both and hear about all the amazing things you have made at all your crafting workshops. Hopefully see you again some time."

Doro Maginnis reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"This is a fabulous course for any lino printing novice. You will be well taught to learn the necessary skills and be given great tips to achieve great results! Liz is clearly a very experienced teacher who can tap in to each learner's needs and guide them to produce very satisfying work. Her lovely studio and hospitality make the day very special. Liz goes above and beyond to share her knowledge and recommendations about the process and materials respectively. Her course will leave you confident to purchase resources should you want to pursue lino printing beyond the day. Highly recommended! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Doro, Thank you so much for your very kind words - I’m slightly overwhelmed! It was a very lovely day working with everyone. You were all so enthusiastic and keen to learn and it makes such a great teaching and learning experience. I hope you’ll have time to continue working with your lino block, as you’ll learn so much developing it into a 2, or even a 3 colour print; combine this with collage and exploring colour and you’ll be busy until Spring! Very best wishes Liz Wellby "

Sara reviewed: Scrap glass mosaic stepping stone one day workshop in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I thorough enjoyed the scrap mosaic day, learning and gaining in core skills, cutting and shaping glass. I was encouraged to enjoy the creative process by Kate, who is clearly an experienced teacher and technician. She was so pproacheable and supportive as needed. I shall definitely seek to join another workshop with McAssey glass. "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day."

Rik Horton reviewed: Axe / Hammer Forging Day

"After being subjected to me watching many episodes of Forged in Fire, my girlfriend purchased a days course in beginners knife making for my Christmas present. Which turned out to be one of the best presents ever. The 7-8 hour course seemed like 7-8 minutes, Alex was an excellent teacher, friendly, intelligent, informative and somehow aware of what all 5 of the students were doing simultaneously. He kept us safe, helped when needed, was encouraging and had a huge repertoire of corny jokes. The day left me happy, and wanting to do more, the axe making course is already on my birthday present list. "

Paul reviewed: Willow Hedgehog workshop with Dovecote Willow

"Really could not fault. An enjoyable 4 hours"

Dovecote Willow responded:

"Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it, you were a talented bunch! Vicky "

Ian Kenna reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Clare is a very talented and helpful teacher who is well-organised and -resourced. I thoroughly enjoyed this course as a raw beginner, and would gladly recommend it. I am now going to buy a Gelli Plate and get cracking!"

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Have great fun Gelli printing with your new plate!"

Gary Beharrell reviewed: Mosaic day workshop with Professional Artist Coralie Turpin- Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

"We had a great day, had good fun, and learned a great deal. Those running the course were lovely and it was great to learn in a small group. Lots of tea and coffee throughout the day helped the session go smoothly. For anyone who is thinking of this - DO IT! "

Coralie Turpin Artist responded:

"That’s fantastic! Thank you Gary 😊"

Laura reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"We had a fabulous time with vicky. She is so encouraging and easy going. Great course, would highly recommend."

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Laura, thank you for your review, it is appreciated. It was great to help with your pieces, especially when they have a meaning! Easy going is always a good thing to be on a Sunday morning..... All the best Vicky"

Josie Aldridge reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Foiling Method Course

"I had a lovely day with Cheryl on the stained glass foiling class. It was hard to choose a design from the huge selection, but once we got started, Cheryl was always on hand to help, if needed. There were only four in the group, so we didn’t have to wait long for help. I was very happy with my creation and would definitely recommend this class very highly. "

Cheryl Powling Glass responded:

"Hey Josie So lovely having you here .. you are a star ! ⭐️ x "

Christine Roworth-Gaunt reviewed: Book Paper Roses (private workshop at your own venue)

"A lovely course to do with friends. Easy to follow and everyone ( even the creatively challenged) felt they had made something beautiful. Thank you Laura, a great afternoon. ❤️❤️"

L & S Crafts responded:

"Thank you Christine. I am glad you all liked the workshop. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your celebrations."

Lesley Cottingham reviewed: Scrap glass mosaic stepping stone one day workshop in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Another brilliant course at Martin's workshop led by Kate. It was well organsied and led and the atmosphere was relaxed, encouraging and so rewarding. I love the fact that no matter what your creative ability you can make something can keep and be proud of. The best therapy there is. Thank you! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Vivien reviewed: Half day mosaic workshop in the morning

"Great course. Lots of support to suit your level of experience and encouragement were needed. Large choice of materials and inspiration . This craft will become addictive."

ClaireH reviewed: Macrame Kit, Coiled Baskets, Nude

"The basket weaving kits are great. Everything you need was in the box along with some really detailed and easy to follow instructions. A group of us made them together, we each had a kit. Kids and adults all had a great afternoon."

Bergin & Bath responded:

"Hi Claire thank you for your lovely review, I'm glad you all had a great crafty afternoon!"

Julie reviewed: Willow Hedgehog workshop with Dovecote Willow

"Excellent course, great venue which allows it to be very sociable with other attendees. Vicky was lovely and patient teacher. Highly recommend"

Dovecote Willow responded:

"Thank you so much Julie, you were a pleasure to teach. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Vicky "

Catherine R reviewed: Half day willow bird feeder/hanging basket course with Joe Gregory

"Another brilliant course - we were all really pleased with our finished plants/bird feeders and Joe was an excellent tutor. Thanks so much :)"

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Really happy you had a good day Catherine: ) thanks for coming and enjoy your new hanging baskets. Joe Gregory. xx"

george reviewed: Make your own Coffee Table

"Had a great day working on the table with Jake, and definitely feel more confident tackling projects by myself moving forward. The table is nice too! :D"