Latest reviews

Lisa reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"What a fantastic experience! It was great fun & a wonderful opportunity to learn a new skill, Carl was profession made it fun & a generally great time was had by all, the location was prefect & the food was delicious, thanks again."

Emily reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend it to anyone. It was fun, informative and rewarding; our group definitely came away from it on a real high! The lunch and snacks provided were also delicious. Thanks so much Carl and Sharon!"

Cathy reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Cannot recommend this course highly enough. Carl is a very personable tutor who made everyone relax. Sharon provided a most excellent lunch and was very friendly. It was interesting to see how people worked together and we were all very proud of the wall we built, which Carl assured us will still be there in a 100 years. It is an excellent team-building opportunity or simply a chance to do something different, and learn a new skill. The countryside around Diggle is beautiful and the weather was kind. Will recommend to friends and family."

Issy S reviewed: Outdoor mosaic workshops - 1 day with Rachel Hyde at Creative with Nature studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

"Very well run and enjoyable outdoor mosiac workshop at Creative with Nature run by Rachel. A lot of fun designing, cutting tiles and grouting. I was really happy with my finished piece. Lots of teacher instruction and support in a gorgeous workshop/cafe/creative hub. Fully reccomend this course and Creative with Nature!"

L.Rai reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"Jo was amazing I loved every minute of the course. She is organised, knowledgeable and friendly. As a beginner I asked loads of very simple questions and she made me very comfortable to ask as much as I needed. It was a pleasure meeting Jo and the three hour drive to her and back was worthwhile I will most likely rebook when I'm ready to start my company, thank you Jo"

The White Candle Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review, it gave me a real boost this morning! So nice to have met you and I wish you every success going forward. x"

Shirly reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Course - (Reading)

"I attended the course with my friend and made 3 beautiful rings. A really fun wa6 to spend a few hours.."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review, I’m glad to hea4 you enjoyed the course."

Kate reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"I completed this course at the weekend with my work colleagues as a team building experience. Carl and Sharon make a great duo, keeping us all laughing and fantastically well fed all day. It was so lovely to look at our finished wall knowing that it will be there for many many many years to come. I can’t recommend the course enough, it was very educational, Carl is an excellent teacher. Lots of fun in the most stunning countryside. Thank you both so much for this experience.xx"

Mark reviewed: Silversmithing Taster Day - (Reading)

"Great way to spend a few hours making lovely jewellery. Thank you."

La Jade responded:

"I am glad you enjoyed the course. Thank you for your review.."

Michelle reviewed: Wire Wrapping Jewellery Making Course - (Reading)

"Great course I learnt so many new techniques."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review, I’m glad you enjoyed the class"

Jenna reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"I completed this course with a group of colleagues and I cannot recommend highly enough. The farm in Diggle has the most breathtaking views, simply stunning. Carl kept us all laughing and having fun from start to finish and Sharon's lunch of delicious local cheese, homemade soup and pork pie was perfection. We all felt immensely proud of our wall and our little contribution to England. A truly worthwhile experience."

Kristy reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"What a great way to spend a day! Richard is a great teacher and host, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable during the day, whatever skill level they are at. We came away with some amazing raku fired pots and an experience we'll never forget..would totally recommend!"

Potterydayz responded:

"Nice to see both of you at Potterydayz. Delighted you enjoyed your time here and many thanks for leaving a review. See you again sometime i hope."

Nicola Duffy reviewed: Stained glass sun-catcher workshop: Hampshire

"I booked a one day stained glass sun catcher workshop for my friend's birthday treat. The workshop was so inspiring and great fun... we'll be back! Thank you Rachel for such a great day."

Swanwick Studio responded:

"You are very welcome :-) It was a great Birthday prezzie for your friend's 'special' Birthday & you even bought cake!!! You can definitely come back lol xx"

Lydia reviewed: Pottery throwing experience with Ceramics at the Croft

"Such a lovely day in a beautiful place with an excellent teacher. We felt really relaxed right away and had such a great time. We felt like we both improved significantly and learned a lot and would love to do it again. Thanks for a lovely time!"

Alison reviewed: Stained Glass Mosaic Garden Sun Catcher Class (frame optional)

"I really enjoyed my afternoon making a stained glass mosaic sun catcher! Chrissy is an excellent tutor; she clearly explained the techniques for cutting the glass, grouting etc and was on hand to give advice and help whenever needed. She has a lovely studio and the time flew by. Happy to recommend her classes."

Emma reviewed: Fused glass workshop at The Butterfly Effect Studio near Halford

"I had a wonderful day on this course, which was a birthday present. Helen had even laid on birthday decorations and a cake! I’m not particularly artistic but was able to draw a lot of inspiration from Helen’s work and the pieces that the other attendees were creating. I learnt loads and managed to produce coasters and sun catchers that I’m really proud of. Helen’s a great teacher and has some really good advice."

Butterfly Effect Studio responded:

"Hi Emma, I appreciate you taking the time to review the workshop and am pleased you enjoyed your day, especially as it was a birthday gift. It was great meeting you and I’m so impressed with the creations on which you worked so diligently. Firings are nearly done and so far so good??so I really hope you are happy with your finished pieces."

Steph reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Really great experience. Practical experience as well as technical knowledge to get me started with spinning."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Steph. It was lovely to meet you and your mum and to help you on your spinning journey. Keep up the good work! Theresa"

Alison Cotterill reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"Many thanks, Dave, for a fascinating and productive day. We came away with 2 hand made knives which will last a lifetime and experienced almost every stage of the knife making process. Just what we hoped for. Dave is a clear and patient teacher and I would recommend his course without hesitation."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed Alison for your very kind review. I’m really glad you enjoyed the day and you’re happy with your knife. Kindest regards Dave"

Sonia Lofthouse reviewed: A relaxing day of clay making

"I had a lovely day with Trisha and thorough enjoyed learning the processes. She’s a great host and lunch was delicious"

Helen reviewed: Glass Enamelling on Copper for Jewellery - kiln enamelling

"Eleanor is a very good teacher and passionate about getting the best for her students. Enamelling is fun."

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Ah thank you Helen, it was lovely to have you on my course, your enamelled pendants and little bowl worked very well! Thank you for coming, hope to see you again! "

Frances reviewed: Carve your own picture-relief, with experienced woodcarving teacher in Devon

"Fabulous course! I feel I learnt so much and in just one day. The teacher was really knowledgeable and very receptive to my particular learning style and needs. I feel very privileged that she shared her extensive knowledge with me. It was lovely to spend such a relaxed and informative day working with wood. I would definitely highly recommend this course and this tutor."

Jackie reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I had a fantastic day with Mark learning some of the techniques involved in making silver jewellery. He is a very good teacher taking you through each process and explaining what it does and what it is for. We started off making a ring and then moved on to more complex pieces. I came away with 3 pieces of jewellery which I love and will wear regularly. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning about this craft and am still amazed at what I achieved under Mark’s careful tuition."

Carole Paterson reviewed: Gemstone Stacking Rings: Silver Jewellery Making

"I absolutely loved the course. I'd never done anything like it before, so it was a brand new experience. Nina had loads of knowledge and tonnes of patience. I'm now the proud owner of two gorgeous rings. They're not perfect, because it was my first go, but they're all the more precious because I can say I made them myself!"

Sue and Simon Atkinson reviewed: Glass Experience Day: Try fused glass, stained glass and enamelling in 1 course!

"What a fantastic birthday present! We had a really fun day of glass fusion and enamelling, including a gorgeous homemade lunch too . Sarah was a brilliant instructor and very patient! Our finished pieces arrived in the post last week . I’ve already worn one of my enamel necklaces and our glass is on display at home ! Thank you Sarah and Chris ."

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"I had great fun teaching you these 3 very different glassy crafts and you made fabulous creations! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! Happy Birthday!"

Anita Cunningham reviewed: Natural dyeing course in Pembrokeshire

"I did the course with my sister and it was so much fun we both loved it. Susan is a brilliant teacher and we learnt so much. It was a different experience, great to be in nature and totally memorable. I highly recommend Susan and the course!"

Rosemary reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"A very enjoyable and informative course. Lovely environment and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of 1:1 tuition plus time to experiment and practice skills learnt. Thank you, Elaine."