Latest reviews

Jean reviewed: Silk Painting - An introduction

"Very enjoyable. Nice bunch of ladies. Helpful tutor."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Good afternoon. Many thanks for leaving a lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Nicky"

Tamsin reviewed: Stained glass one day course for beginners: one-to-one

"Excellent day, great pace. Lovely teacher. Thank you"

Martin, Dawn and Steph Clarke reviewed: 4h mosaic workshop for beginners

"We had a great afternoon with Marie-Paule and would highly recommend it. I, my wife and my daughter did it, we are enthusiastic but not natural artists but she was patient and encouraging in helping us pick a design or firm up an idea. It was only us 3 on the course this afternoon so she was on hand for prompts, observations and positive input. We each came out with something distinctly different that made the most of our individual talents and passions. As a measure of how it went I was so engrossed at one point that we had spent an hour and a half building the scenes and I hadn't noticed the time flying by."

mppmosaic responded:

"Martin, Dawn and Steph, thank you very much for your review. You were great fun to work with, and i thoroughly enjoyed teaching you. Happy birthday again! I wish you the very best with your future mosaic and artistic pursuits. Marie-Paule"

Emma Waite reviewed: Candlemaking for Beginners

"My partner and I really enjoyed our candle making workshop with Rob. He was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the different processes, wax types and had lots of things to show us. We had the opportunity to make a range of candles which allowed us to learn different techniques. The session had a lovely and relaxed feel and he was great to chat to! Would definitely book again! "

M reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Six months ago I have done this course as the 1st step to get some experience in working with epoxy. Richard was very engaging and got everyone excited about learning how to work with epoxy resin. "

Kelly Johnson reviewed: Copper leaf sculpture workshop with Gill Bridgestock

"Thank you Gill , I really enjoyed this workshop, I learned something new . Lovely cake and coffee and super relaxing atmosphere . I will be back . Kelly Johnson "

Gill Bridgestock Metal Artist responded:

"Thank you Kelly and for someone who had not foldformed before you made a stunning leaf Sculpture with gorgeous colours! I look forward to seeing you again;)"

Kate Buckle reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"I had a great day with Sandy at Athlestane Forge. He is a great teacher with endless patience and enthusiasm. He took time to show me different tools and equipment in the forge giving me confidence to use them myself. I would certainly recommend this course and hope to go back soon to try out my new skills."

AthelstaneForge responded:

"Thanks, Kate! It was a pleasure to teach you, we will get the candle holder finished up next time!"

Joan johns reviewed: Needle Felt a Blue Tit (with video instructions)

"The video instructions were faultless; very explicit and the wool worked exactly as Gwen the instructor was telling us and couldn’t be improved. The package of wool was very generous and I was able to make, as she said, four more. I would emphasise, as Gwen did, in taking your time when doing this work. Although this was my first needlefelt, I have worked with textiles; sewing machines; needles etc. So anyone who’s never picked up a needle before will be able to do this if they listen carefully about ‘use of the barbed needle’. Thoroughly enjoyed doing the work and will certainly be buying from Gwen again. "

Jayne Sutherland reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore working with enamel. As Lucy said using enamels is a bit like baking and it's possible to produce finished pieces relatively quickly. By the end of the day, I had several sets of earrings and pendants to take home. Lucy will show you how to choose and combine enamel colours and how to apply these to your pieces (I used a mixture of copper and silver blanks) All the pieces are fired on the day and ready to take away. A very enjoyable and rewarding day."

Helen reviewed: Half day glass fusing for beginners/intermediate

"Excellent instruction as if was my first attempt at Glass Fusion. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience "

Sharon Lucas reviewed: Traditional mohair teddies - 'Milo' - Beginner's 2-part workshop, York

"Did this course at ilkley. Very informative super hints and tips on how best to make teddy bears. Love my bear. Lovely tutor. "

Duttons for Buttons responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the class and tutor! Best wishes - Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops"

Jane Marsh reviewed: Inkle Loom Weaving with Fiona Nisbet

"Really enjoyed my day with Fiona and covered a whole raft of related subjects too. Very knowledgeable and patient tutor!! "

Shropshire Weavers responded:

"Thanks so much for your swift review, Jane. It was lovely to meet you. Good luck with your Spinning and Inkle Weaving. I look forward to helping you with your warping mill next and seeing the finished inkle braid/ribbon. Warm Wishes Fiona"

Pris M reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"I booked a 10 day course with Ed as I wanted to refine my mould making techniques. I gained invaluable knowledge and skills to help me with my journey in a professional and personal capacity. During my time, we critiqued drawings and discussed ideas, refining them into elegant forms. These discussions were extremely beneficial as I was able to resolve design issues with someone who has worked in industry. Ed is an incredible being. He is passionate, knowledgeable and talented. Everyday day was met with a smile and a positive attitude. Graceful and delicate in his approach to working, Ed’s manner put me at ease and filled the studio with a relaxing vibe. The workshop is amazing, the setup is smart, full of creativity and has a lovely atmosphere where you can immerse yourself in the creative process. Overall, it has been an unforgettable and invaluable experience. I would 100% recommend Ed for tuition!"

Carol reviewed: Weekend Beginners In-depth Workshops- Bobbin Lacemaking Workshops (Effingham, Surrey).

"This was a great two day course. Tina was well prepared for beginners and excellent at explaining the stitches. Stephen provided excellent tuition in spangling bobbins - now I know where I went wrong! Tina went above and beyond to help me and I left with a neat piece of lace and a determination to carry on learning."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Morning Carol Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a great pleasure to help you with your Ballerina plus the others you wish to make for all your granddaughters. I am also looking forward to extending your lace making knowledge at future sessions at Stoke D'Abernon. Along with giving you the confidence to carry on with this traditional craft. See you soon Regards Tina "

Matt Jones reviewed: Copper leaf sculpture workshop with Gill Bridgestock

"This is the second copper crafting experience with Gill and I loved it!!! Gill is so warm and welcoming, with a wealth of experience and knowledge, she leads you through each stage of the process to achieve your leaves. A great teacher, a great location and great cake! "

Gill Bridgestock Metal Artist responded:

"Haha glad you liked the cake Matt! Thanks for your lovely review, it was a joy to see you realise your beautiful leaves. "

Jude reviewed: Half day glass cutting for mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"I had a brilliant afternoon with Laura making a glass mosaic. She is a very talented artist and shares her skills really well as a teacher. She is patient and supportive and helps develop your own design ideas "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"I'm really pleased to hear from you! This course is a proper learning curve and you got to grips with it. My evening class students love your green Budgie. I hope to see you again when you're back visiting the area. Many thanks, Laura. "

Fraser Williams reviewed: Key skills for converting vans into campervans 2 day course

"Scott has a real passion for passing on knowledge about his craft, and over this weekend course, he delivered some very valuable hands-on knowledge about campervan electronics and plumbing. Thanks Scott!"

Black Paw upcycle project responded:

"Hi Fraser thanks for the lovely review, I'm so happy you found it useful Scott"

Diane Marshall reviewed: Willow Plant Supports (1 day) in the Peak District

"It was a very well run course. The hosts Alison and Peter were very welcoming and Eddie is an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed the experience "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou, Diane, Delighted you enjoyed this course and Eddie's excellent tuition. Hope to welcome you again sometime."

Gill reviewed: Wood crafts workshops - painted wooden miniature rustic houses with a two course lunch

"Really enjoyed the day. Fun craft, and good teacher. Location approprate for crafting with wood and paints."

Sue Coltman reviewed: A day on the tiles: one-day mosaic workshop

"A friend and I booked together and found the day to be excellent in every respect. We were really pleased with our creations and found Fiona helpful, patient and great company. Appreciated hot drinks and cake too. There’s plenty of resources and a lovely venue. 10/10 ? We are going to return with friends "

Jackie reviewed: Private workshop for Jackie W

"Thank you Wendy for a fantastic 'Team Build, Staff Day Out' We all had a wonderful time and can't wait to come back again and make new things. We would highly recommend doing this course with friends and work colleagues"

Amy reviewed: Fused Glass workshops at Bere Alston, near Tavistock, Devon

"We had a brilliant day with Wendy. A lovely studio, great teaching of some techniques and the opportunity to produce a piece of fused glass. I would love to do it again. "

Rachael reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Laura's workshop was fab! The studio is in a cool, old building and Laura herself was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. There was sufficient time to do what we needed in a relaxed, calm way under Laura's guidance and we created some lovely pieces. I was able to bring my 3 month old baby, which was a huge help too! Will definitely be looking to do more courses with Laura in the future. Thank you! "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Rachael, it was my pleasure to meet you all including baby! Your work was lovely and I think you learned a lot in a short time. Well done all of you and thank you for your review. You are welcome anytime. Laura "

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

"Myself & my husband did the fused glass workshop together with Vicky & thoroughly enjoyed it. Vicky was lovely & friendly, making us feel at ease straight away & is a great teacher. The glass pieces she has in the workshop are beautiful. We would love to go back & do some more & will definitely be recommending to friends & family too. Thank you! "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments, really appreciate it and hopefully see you again!"

Alison reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery making class at Sandra Kerns Jewellery studio, Little Sampford

"Fantastic course! Can't recommend enough. Bought a voucher for a friends birthday and went with her. Learnt a lot and was amazed at what we achieved during the session. Wonderful teacher, had a great time and will be booking more."