Latest reviews

Ben reviewed: "2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience

"We very much enjoyed our day with Simon and Louise. Two very different crafts but we had a chance to get to grips with them both sufficiently to come away feeling that we’d acquired some new skills and would be happy to try either or both crafts again. I would happily recommend this unique course. "

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

"Simon and I are really pleased that you enjoyed your 2 Crafts in 1 Day. It was lovely to meet you both and teach you some basic woodturning and pottery skills. You created some very strong pieces :-). "

Sara from Liverpool reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington

"Jo is a great teacher, clear, kind & encouraging. I had a really relaxing day making my footstool. Environment was perfect, food and cakes were brilliant. Thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting a bit of grown-up time learning a new skill, and having fun at the same time. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much Sarah for your very kind words. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day and everything about it. Hope to see you again. X"

Kate reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

"Fabulous course. Good teaching, great materials. A really attractive and quality bag as a result. A nice lunch was included Kate"

Hands of Tym responded:

"Thanks Kate, it was such a pleasure to have you all in the workshop making yesterday! Enjoy your bags. I will send you an email next week with all the pics. Best wishes, Georgie "

Eliot Kingsley reviewed: "2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience

"Brilliant day out learning new skills at both wood turning and pottery. My son and I did a 'two in one' day during which we made a honey dipper in the wood turning class and several clay vessels and dishes in the pottery class under the expert personal tuition of Simon and then Louise. Both sessions were thoroughly enjoyable and it was very satisfying to actually produce something looking quite good at the end! Highly recommended"

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

"It was a delight having you and Ben in our woodturning and pottery studios. We're very pleased that you enjoyed your 2 Crafts in 1 Day experience. It's immersive and creative and you guys both produced some beautiful pieces."

Angela Cohen reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"Loved the course. David was very knowledgeable and Caroline was very supportive and encouraging. "

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much Angela. I do hope the day inspired you to buy a carving knife and continue whittling"

Linda Willis reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"Thank you so much David and Caroline for a fantastic day. You explained, demonstrated and taught the principles of spoon carving superbly. I came away armed with the knowledge to choose some wood, prepare it, carve it and finish it beautifully to create a unique spoon. I’m now looking forward to starting the search for the perfect log for my next piece. Thanks again for a wonderful, totally new experience, which was thoroughly enjoyable. "

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Hi Linda, thanks for being such an enthusiastic participant, and thanks weather gods for allowing the sun to shine! Good luck with that lumber search!"

Katarina Bjurstedt reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"I had a lovely day at Hill End and enjoyed the course enormously. It's a great venue where you can work indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. David is very knowledgeable, and a great teacher. His enthusiasm is infectious! There was a good balance between activity, teaching and demonstrations during the day. I would definitely join one of David's courses again"

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much Katarina. I look forward to seeing your finished items! "

Snezana Floyer reviewed: Crafty Basketry's basket weaving for beginners - Day course, Groombridge

"I thoroughly enjoyed Marianne’s basket weaving course yesterday. Marianne is a very talented and comprehensive tutor. She explains everything very well and is both conscientious and thorough. She is also extremely helpful and keen to ensure that we are all well looked after and encouraged for our efforts. The day sped by in a most idyllic and comfortable setting. I look forward to attending more of Marianne’s courses. They are outstanding and can be thoroughly recommended. "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much, Snezana, for your super review and recommendation. It means the world to me that you and anyone taking part has the best experience, so it's just wonderful to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed it. Look forward to having you again soon for, perhaps, a wreath-making course?"

Graham Stanley reviewed: Introduction to spooncarving at Hill End

"Thoroughly enjoyed the well organised day. "

David Knight Woodland Crafts responded:

"Thanks so much Graham. I glad you enjoyed the day. It is always a pleasure to meet new course participants and learn from them as well"

Nikki reviewed: Full day mosaic workshop for beginners - Meriden, West Midlands

"Really fabulous fun and creative day with Anne. Beautiful setting and Anne is so lovely and made us feel so at home. Nothing was too much trouble and she was extremely patient with us. Definitely recommend the mosaic day and can’t wait to go back and have another go! "

Candie G reviewed: Fused glass workshops for all

"Had a wonderful time at this workshop with Karen. As a beginner I found she explained everything in simple terms and we were very soon ‘hands on’ making our own items. I was very impressed with the materials and equipment available for our use, so much different glass to choose from, all colours of frits and stringers and paints, and I learned how to use the grinder. I was delighted with the pieces I made - we made two smaller pieces in the morning and then we were free to make a larger piece in the afternoon of our choice - I can’t wait to see them finished after firing. I would happily do this workshop every weekend if I could, and have no hesitation in recommending Karen - excellent teacher and very friendly and hospitable. "

Penny reviewed: Wire Autumn Leaf Jewellery Workshop | Durham

"Great course - Lindsay is so knowledgeable and keen to help. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Well organised in a lovely venue, and the finished product is awesome!"

Bench Box responded:

"Glad you enjoyed this course Penny, thanks for the lovely feedback. The necklace you made was truly gorgeous, had such a lovely movement to it!"

John Adkins reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking at Sallerton Wood

"Great surroundings Andy was great at explaining what we needed to do and very patient (he needed to be with me). Really enjoyable day and walked away with a smashing mallet and a dibber "

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thank you very much, John, for your kind review. We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed the course, its tuition, and its surroundings. We hope to see you back at Sallerton Wood for another course one day."

Jayne McConkey reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"A great day - with the right amount of instruction to get us started, but then complete freedom to play and be creative on our own projects, but with constant presence / support for when we needed it. So much fun to play, and in a studio full of resources and inspiration in every nook. And there was homemade cake!"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Hi Jayne, Thanks for your review. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the workshop, it was lovely to see you at the studio again. Best wishes Dawn "

Alice Walker reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"Couldn’t recommend this course more! Had the best day making my dream sea glass ring, it’s perfect and just how I imagined. Julia is a great teacher who guided me through exactly what to do. The hosting and workshop cannot be faulted, I can’t wait to come back and make another! Thank you so much, Alice. "

Rachel Morgan reviewed: Lino printing landscapes

"Lee was a fantastic tutor and it was a really absorbing day in his studio in the beautiful Usk valley. And such a thrill to produce such an amazing print. Highly recommended."

Lee Wright Artist responded:

"I’m glad that you got so much from the workshop Rachel. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. Hope to see you again soon. Lee"

Jessica Mooney reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop

"We had a fabulous time at our half day woodturning course. Louise and Simon made us so welcome and we loved how hands on the course was. We learned some really fun techniques and Simon was an excellent teacher; really clear, patient and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back to learn more! Could not recommend Blended Monkey highly enough! Thank you again guys, you made Tom's birthday really special ❤️ "

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

"Hi Jessica, So glad you loved the course - you’re welcome back any time! ? —Simon"

Ebony Hayes reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"What a truly wonderful day. Jules is a wonderful, patient teacher. Highly recommend! Thank you ?"

Helen reviewed: Christmas Wreath - 2-day Stained Glass Workshop

"The workshop was brilliant. I was SO pleased with my final piece. The tuition was excellent. There was a lot to take on and it definitely was all day"

Catrin Hanks-Doyle reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"I so enjoyed this course, useful, practical, inspiring, empowering. Annie and Felix bent over backwards to make my vision a reality and they were so chilled and easy going with it, even at the end when I had to ramp up the pace to get my project finished in time, they had such a can-do attitude. I’ve gone away not only with something fantastic I can use for years and years but also planning when I will come again. There is the opportunity to use so many different techniques and materials that I could do this course 10 times and still learn something new. Thank you so much! "

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you Catrin! You also have an amazing can-do attitude, and we can’t wait to have you back! ☺️"

Lisa, Jim & Sam reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"We are sat having a lovely lunch in the neighbouring Café having had the most amazing morning making glass with Chris and Steve. These amazingly patient and skilled craftsmen guided us through making some wonderful glass pieces which we can't wait to take home. Thank you for this unique experience, a well received birthday treat for Lisa, I'm sure we will be back. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means so much to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. It was lovely to meet you all. Kind regards the team at chew valley handmade glass "

Jane reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Jo, What a brilliant day yesterday, thank you for sharing your expertise with us. I have made a great hare sculpture which I can’t wait to pose in the garden here. Thanks again "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Jane ? - a very enjoyable few hours with you and your colleagues! Fabulous hares created ? Jo x"

Lavinia Asquith reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"This workshop was a really good introduction to silversmithing techniques. Jules is a brilliant teacher, she’s carefully broken the process down into easily manageable steps with clear explanations and was able to help everyone with further advice as needed. Her workshop is well set up and it was a really enjoyable day. I came away with a gorgeous necklace which far exceeded my expectations of what might be possible for a first attempt. Highly recommended. "

Anne reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"I absolutely loved this course. We learnt everything from choosing a good fleece, how to prepare and wash it and how to spin it. It was very ‘hands on’, separating useable wool from the not so good bits. The class is small and relaxed, we had a spinning wheel each and tried different kinds of wool so we could see the difference. Elaine is exceedingly knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. I cannot recommend this course enough. "

Cartmel Handspun Spinning School responded:

"Thanks Anne It was a pleasure to work with you. "

Silke Arnold-de Simine reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We had a thoroughly enjoyable two days with Sebastian whose relaxed and easy going attitude definitely took the pressure out of our worries around producing something 'decent'. We surprised ourselves with the sculptures we managed to get done in the two days and the small group setting helped to get regular advice from Sebastian. The set-up is very atmospheric and I loved being in the middle of fields and sheep and just letting my creativity run free! "