Latest reviews

Helen Bagnall reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Certainly one of the best craft courses I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been on lots. The teaching was perfectly pitched – you could work at your own pace but you never run out of things to do because there was so much available. It was a packed day with lots of colours and shapes and ideas. We came away having made several pieces of fused glass and absolutely delighted with what had achieved. "

Louise Diss reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"What an amazing day! We made some amazing pieces and toni was a brilliant teacher. Thank you "

CG Crafts responded:

"Aww thank you. It was lovely to teach you both. Happy silver making. Toni"

Ruth reviewed: Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

"This was a really enjoyable course to do. Judi is so experienced, knowledgeable and helpful and gave really clear instructions as we made our own sample blinds. I'll definitely be doing another course with Judi and would recommend this course 100%."

Pat W reviewed: Pottery Hand building Taster Heskin, Chorley

"Excellent course, made to feel welcome. I have never done anything like this before, tuition levelled just right for total beginner. Would recommend this course to all levels of expertise."

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review, was lovely having you join us in the studio. Sharon x"

Fiona shone reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"Kami is an excellent teacher, I had a great afternoon learning how to work with silver, kami gave me loads of clear instructions and did not take over. I came away with 2 rings and have now placed an order on eBay to continue trying!! Thank you Kami ?"

Mya Designs responded:

"Hey Fiona, thanks for a lovely review. It was great to see you already had some skills with jewellery making and showed me this with the beautiful details you added to your ring design. I'm so glad to hear that it has inspired you to continue being creative and can't wait to see what you make next! Wishing you all the best :) "

Barrie reviewed: Box making workshop

"I recently attended this workshop and had a fantastic day. It was a great experience to spend the day in a professional furniture making workshop and get to use the different machines, and with the expert guidance of Jake and Gaz, produce a very beautiful looking box. "

Samantha Kirkland reviewed: Loom weaving

"Julie provided a truly enjoyable workshop. She had taken the time to put kits together which made it so much easier and she took the time to support us individually where there were aspects we were struggling to understand. It was a really great atmosphere with a fabulous and supportive tutor and we would highly recommend any of Julie’s workshops. We are just thinking about which to do next ?"

Julie Hicks Textiles responded:

"Thank you Sam for such a lovely review !! Look forward to seeing you on another workshop x"

Gill Denney reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"What a wonderful course in an inspiring environment. Dawn’s workshop is full of gorgeous textile work. Really appreciated being able to take my own machine too. Dawn’s friendly & encouraging guidance was brilliant. Came away eager to develop my own skills in free motion machine embroidery. Thank you so much. "

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Hi Gill, So lovely to meet you at the workshop recently. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the day and are eager to develop your own skills using this great technique. Hope to see you again. Best wishes Dawn "

Claire reviewed: 1 Day bag making course - 10 design options

"A completely brilliant and rewarding day spent making a beautiful bag. Easier than I thought it would be - thanks to the excellent tuition and having all the materials to hand. Can't wait to go again!"

Richard Elsey reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"The beginners half day workshop was excellent. The tuition provided by Simon was first class and felt that I learnt so much in the afternoon, thank you. "

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

"Hi Richard, So glad you enjoyed the session and learned so much. If you do take up the craft, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help or advice. — Simon"

Sally reviewed: Log Bottomed Willow Basket

"This was a really enjoyable course. Rachael was very supportive and very knowledgeable. I liked being able to choose the weaving style and go home with a basket I am proud of. The venue was great and the wood fire and constant fire kettle brews added to the whole experience. "

Beki Murphy reviewed: Mosaic taster session @ White Stones Studios

"We had the best day with David guiding us step by step to create an amazing mosaic. I was so pleased with my finished piece. David has a wealth of knowledge and skills, and he is so encouraging. His workshop is incredible- like an Aladdin’s cave! Do this course - you won’t regret it! "

David Nicholls Art responded:

"Thanks for the great review Beki! So glad you enjoyed your day ?"

Leigh reviewed: Making Wax Wraps

"My mum and I really enjoyed this course, a great experience and got to go home with 4 wax wraps each (which are already in use!). Wendy is a very knowledgeable crafter, I highly recommend signing up, thank you!"

Chris Saunders reviewed: Birds on a wire - creating small sculptures in Derbyshire

"My overriding impression of the day was the expert and insightful teaching I received, so patient when clearly I was making heavy weather of things. So much so that in order for me to take home all 3 items Liz pre -prepared some stages i.e.”flat- pack” style. Thank you very much indeed "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Chris, Thank you for taking the time to let me know about your day. It was a lovely day and a pleasure working with you, helping you develop your skills and understanding. Time can be against us in a workshop situation and I didn’t want you to leave without exploring and making each of the pieces. I’m picturing you on a winter’s evening, with tools to hand, making more wire birds and hanging wreaths, knowing that you’ve mastered all those skills. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Charlie Poole reviewed: Natural dyeing - a taster day

"It was another wonderful day learning so much from Judy. It was a lot of information to take in but fascinating to discover what wonderful colours can be created from natural plants and it's given me a good basis to go ahead and start experimenting myself."

Judy P. dye - print - weave responded:

"Thanks Charlie, it was a pleasure to have you and your mom. would love to see your results when you have time to practice at home. Judy "

Rachel Britton reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"I had a great morning online making a drum lampshade with Vanessa. I had never made one before but Vanessa made it a really enjoyable experience. I also really enjoyed being in my own home yet able to do something new and very creative (with expert help and advice). Not having to travel made it ideal for me. There was a great selection of fabric to choose from for my lampshade and all the equipment arrived packaged well and complete. Vanessa is so experienced and calm and the whole session was relaxed and fun. She passed on tips and tricks and what products to use for future lampshade making projects. The finished product is excellent and I completed it during one morning session."

ShedLight responded:

"So happy you enjoyed your course Rachel and it was a delight to teach you! Thank you for the lovely review ?"

D.Banistet reviewed: Border Collie needle felting kit

"There was lots of material in the kit. Even dogs eyes in the right size. Not easy to gind. Unfortunately the copies were not very clear and I had problems using them and one whole page was missing. It was one l needed most. This was noty first felting Project so I could manage but not sure about beginners. I would have been very happy if this all had been of s better quality. 3 stars this time. "

Bruceartandcrafts responded:

"Thanks for your review I can only apologise for the quality of the copies "

Jon Avetoomyan reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"I cannot recommend the course highly enough, both Gavin and Tom were excellent in their delivery and the way they managed the class. The course is well thought out, proceeds at a pace everyone can follow even if you have little or no woodworking skills. Everything you need is provided, and you leave with a functioning longbow of a weight you can draw. You also leave with a set of skills that will mean you could easily make another bow should you wish. Excellent course, excellent value for money, would pay to do it again. "

Nailsworth Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Jon, Im so glad you had a good weekend and the Gavin and Tom delivered! Thank you for taking the time to give us your review and I hope you enjoy your bow. Best wishes Pam"

Vanessa reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Cannot recommend this blacksmithing taster day enough!! If you are curious about it, definitely try it out with Adrian and his amazing team. Everyone was so lovely and helpful, and even though I was there alone, I felt instantly welcomed by the whole team. Be prepared for some of the tastiest homemade/local food, which will help energise you for your day of hammering. I am so glad that I did it, and would recommend it to anyone else without hesitation. "

Collette Sutcliffe reviewed: Resin Art Workshop

"Excellent day, small group, very therapeutic, Sophie is a lovely teacher so easy going and helpful. Cant wait for my next one!"

Unusual Girl Art responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm delighted you had such an enjoyable introduction to resin. Your pieces look stunning and I'm looking forward to seeing what you create next! "

Delyth reviewed: Lantern Making with Fused Glass

"A really lovely experience. Wendy is an excellent course host, full of encouragement and inspirational ideas. Would definitely recommend."

Ali reviewed: Silversmithing - Rings & Bangles (1 day) in the Peak District

"A lovely friendy course , Kate was a great tutor and we had an amazing time making our rings and bangles and were very pleased with the end results. Also we had a warm welcome from the owners of the studio and they were lovely hosts of the course , with packed lunches , homemade cakes and drinks throughout the day. Would highly recommend to anyone and if we were on our holidays again in Derbyshire we would book another course. Thank you "

Zantium Studios Ltd responded:

"Thankyou Ali, for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you both on our Silversmithing Course last weekend and we're delighted you enjoyed the day so much. Top marks for creating such beautiful pieces. Enjoy showing off your new-found skills and handcrafted treasure!"

Liz reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"I booked my husband onto the spoon carving course as a birthday gift. He thoroughly enjoyed it! Nick and Debbie were very helpful and friendly. Everything, including the setup and tools to use, were really good. Highly recommended. "

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you so much Liz for your kind words. We’re so glad that Richard enjoyed his day and that you had a great day at Bressingham! If Richard or you would like more information on greenwood carving or tools, etc., please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes Nick & Debbie"

Dee reviewed: Paint pouring workshop with lunch - it's all about making flowers

"Hi Thanks Anne Absolutely enjoyed the one day course on Acrylic paint pouring. Extremely grateful for your lovely teaching. got lots of tips from your experience which would definitely be useful in my future project. learnt a completely new technique"

Interior Boost responded:

"Hello Dee, I am so glad that you enjoyed the course. Sue & I really try hard to make sure everybody goes home happy and motivated to have a go at home. Thank you so much for making the trip down from Birmingham. I really hope that we will see you for more fun, until then, happy paint pouring! Kind Regards, Anne"

Jaynie Hollister reviewed: Faux Calligraphy Workshop

"The course was well planned and engaging, all of the materials were there that we needed. Steph clearly know what she is doing and did really well to keep us on track! I will be back "

South West Art Courses Ltd responded:

"Thank you for this feedback Jaynie! I'm so pleased you came and enjoyed yourself and look forward to having you back! Steph"