Latest reviews

Neale Baines reviewed: French Polishing workshop full day with Rob Cain

"Simply brilliant I really enjoyed myself Rob was very friendly and helpful "

The Old Polishing Shop responded:

"Thanks Neale , it was a pleasure and you picked up these new skills with ease .. speak soon Rob "

Dawn reviewed: Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"Excellent day - I learnt a lot in congenial surroundings, Dave is an approachable knowledgeable teacher. The house is beautiful and lunch excellent. I will be booking again. Thank you to the whole team. "

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you so much Dawn. It was an absolute pleasure to share the day with you and I very much look forward to seeing you again."

Alda and Terri reviewed: Beginners/improvers glass fusing workshops in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire

"My daughter and I had a lovely day making Christmas based projects. Carole was amazingly helpful - nothing was too much. I would thoroughly recommend trying it ."

Gore Tree Studio responded:

"I so glad you enjoyed you day :)"

Freddie reviewed: Axe Making Class

"Awesome fun! Great teacher who is patient and super knowledgeable. Very well run course where you get really stuck in! Couldn't recommend any higher"

June Copleston reviewed: Stained Glass Sun Catchers. One day class. Beginners welcome.

"What an amazing day, really enjoyed it all! Clare was very patient, knowledgeable and supportive, managed to create 2 beautiful suncatchers, definitely going to book more courses. Thank you again"

Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your day with me. I hope to see you again soon. Clare "

Gill reviewed: Heron - Willow Sculpture Course with Willowtwisters

"I loved this day of willow sculpting and Sara was extremely patient and excellent at explaining the process. We were all thrilled with our herons so I would thoroughly recommend this course. Lovely home made lunch too!"

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you Gill! youre very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the day and are pleased with your fabulous herons! "

John and Janine reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Fabulous day with Liz on the Lino printing course. We achieved more than we expected. Beautiful studio in a lovely location, we will be booking more. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi John & Janine, Really appreciate you taking time to let me know about your day. It was lovely meeting and working with you both, seeing your skills, confidence and enthusiasm grow over the day. You both produced some great pieces of work, so should feel justly proud of your achievements. I hope that Christmas morning brings you both a great range of lino cutting and printing kit. Hurry back! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Kieron reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Very enjoyable, I had never done anything like it before but Ged was very helpful and knowledgeable."

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Kieron. That was a fine stool you and Dani made! Ged "

Dani reviewed: Log to Stool with Gedwood

"Great course and a welcoming, knowledgeable tutor. I learnt some great new skills in a relaxed, scenic environment. I will definitely be back to try out some of the other classes. "

Gedwood responded:

"Thanks Dani. Glad you enjoyed the workshop😊"

Hannah reviewed: Upholstery/cushion making

"Had a wonderful experience. Not only did I learn a lot and at a pace and shown relevant to my learning technique but Jo had to put up with me being a bit disorganised trying to find a suitable chair and asking a lot of questions before even entering the classroom. It is small groups so was suitable to cater for anybody with anxiety. It is all very relaxed and homely. I am now confident to try all the skills on a new project. Thank you Jo x"

What Jo did next responded:

"Hi Hannah What a lovely review. Believe me - you are not the only person to ask a lot of questions before the course :) and questions are very welcome! You and your Mum did really well with your projects, great work, especially with the springs - super quick! x"

Nilu Fraser reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"I’ve done a half day course with my son on school holidays and we had an amazing time. Louise accommodated our requirements & requests, was very patient throughout and we learned a lot about pottery. She suggested us to do few creations to cover basics and we also had a go with the pottery wheel which we thoroughly enjoyed. We can’t wait to go back and collect our pottery once they are ready after been in the kiln. Thank you Blended Monkey X "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review :-). It was fun having you guys in the studio and I'm glad Seth found the handbuilding and throwing elements equally enjoyable. You both made some lovely pieces and I'll let you know as soon as they are ready. "

Roger Line reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Alex was simply excellent. I turned up with a very specific agenda in relation to replicating 15th items and he showed me exactly how to achieve this. Thank you "

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Hi Roger, thanks very much for your great review, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you achieved what you set out to achieve for your 15th century building. All the best with your project, I hope it is a big success. Alex "

Suzanne Fensom reviewed: Needlefelted Tomte/Gonk/Gnome

"Jo was very welcoming and gave great instructions. Lovely atmosphere, and amazed at how quickly the time flew by!! Lots of lovely colours to chose from. Everyone's gnome looked so different. My daughter and I created a Halloween and Christmas gnome! Would recommend to anyone. A lovely gift or just for yourself!"

Abbotts View Alpacas responded:

"Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a wonderful few hours. I enjoyed helping you all create your individual little gnomes/Tomtes. What fun we had! Jo x"

Sandra Wainwright reviewed: Machine made lined curtains

"What a lovely, amazing lady/teacher. I was quite nervous arriving as a complete novice and worried I was going to make a complete show of myself! I had no need to worry. Janet put me at ease as soon as I arrived. She felt like an old friend. She was so patient and explained everything in a way I understood. She provided all the equipment required and because I took my new sewing machine she checked it over and explained everything. Today she has sent me the instructions from the day together with an essential equipment list, which is invaluabIe. I learnt so much and Janet has given me the confidence to just have a go. Thank you for the most incredible day. If anyone is thinking of doing this - DO IT - it is well worth the money. Thank you Janet. Can't wait to get started!"

Caroline T reviewed: Saddlery and leather craft workshop day, with Cazzy a qualified saddler and Harness maker

"I had a most enjoyable time with Cazzy. Excellent, patient tuition, from an expert in her field. Cazzy was generous with her time and allowed me to make the item I wanted (leather headcollar). Highly recommended!"

Jenny Nelson reviewed: Beginner's Traditional Stained Glass 2 Day Course

"A great couple of days learning the techniques of stained glass making. I'm so pleased with the panel I was able to make in memory of my mum and my friend was chuffed with her glass panel and copper foil decorations too. Gill really helped us through each stage of the process and her knowledge and encouragement was outstanding. Many thanks for all your support Gill - I will treasure the panel forever."

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Jenny for your wonderful review, it was such a great pleasure to meet you and Lisa and so thrilled to hear you both enjoyed the course. I had such a lovely time with you both too and we’ll done you, your tulip glass panel looked so beautiful. Hope to see you and Lisa again sometime in the near future! All my very best wishes, Gill x"

Rachel Davies reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop with Clare Cosens

"Ive just made a really proffessional lampshade! Cant believe it! And I used an cross stitched embroidered table cloth that was my Grandmothers , so its a vintage piece now with real meaning. I would never have tried this on my own. Started with tea and biscuits in Clares pretty white studio, and looked at previously created lampshades and we considered the pattern and how to keep it straight! More tea and biscuits while we worked through the process with music on and chatting to each other. There were tips Clare knew that would not have been in kit instructions, as she's made hundreds of lampshades. Im now very proud of my new shade and its on the landing! Thankyou Clare."

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop Rachel. Your lampshade is beautiful. I would never of thought of using a vintage embroidered table cloth, such a great idea and lovely sentiment."

Stephanie reviewed: October half term willow lantern making workshop (afternoon sessions)

"Great thing to do with the kids. The twins loved it and the staff were wonderful"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy that you all enjoyed it!"

June Goh reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"I wanted to try basket weaving and this course was perfect! Brian explained the steps clearly which made it easy and nothing can go wrong with his calm guidance which instilled confidence and a sense of achievement when it all came together with the finished basket. I highly recommend this course and will be coming back for their other exciting projects with willow. BTW the workshop is set within the forest and it was a lovely and peaceful getaway day too!"

Ruby reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"Such a great course and learnt so much in one day! Perfect balance of hands on practical experience and learning. Loved it and would highly recommend. Richard is such an engaging tutor, which makes it even more fun and easy to digest, no matter what your level of experience is! Will definitely be booking on one of the other classes. "

Hannah reviewed: Mini-Maker sessions - woodworking for kids at Ash & Co. Workshops

"My six year old loved it and can’t wait to come back. Thank you "

Ash & Co. Workshops responded:

"Hi Hannah, thank you for your lovely review that's great :-) We hope to see you again soon!"

Katy Brockbank reviewed: Fused Glass Lantern Workshop - New Design

"This workshop was brilliant and very enjoyable. Teacher was very knowledgeable and patient and was attentive . Cant wait to see my fused glass lantern when the panels have been fired in the kiln and it's all put together . Will definitely be booking more workshops. Thank you."

Sharon Jones reviewed: One-day woodcarving for beginners

"An excellent course, Will is really helpful & let’s you go at your own pace. I learnt what tools to use for what & came away with a carving I never thought I could do and I was very impressed with. Thank you, definitely recommend "

William Barsley responded:

"Thank you Sharon. It was a fun days carving and a pleasure to meet you. "

Catherine Muirhead reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"A wonderful course that was good for the soul. The experts were helpful, informative and fun, and all but left us to it, which made it feel all the more like ‘our wall’. My co-attendees were a great bunch, with no antagonism despite there being 20 of us. Everyone just got on, which I think might be a first in a group of that size. Everyone did their bit and contributed to what we all thought was an awesome piece of wall. This is a stand out experience in my life. Also special mention to Sharon and the lovely homemade soup each lunchtime. "

Rachel reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Best anniversary present ever! Simon is a fabulous teacher, explaining the tools and techniques and my husband Chris and I enjoyed every minute of the day. We each made a honey dipper and bowl and these now take pride of place at home, despite intending to gift one. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Rachel (and Chris), Thanks for leaving a review - really appreciated! And so glad you enjoyed the day so much. Do get in touch if you intend to pursue the craft and I'll help in any way I can. -- Simon "