Latest reviews

Mike Barnes reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I came to this course with some historic school experience of wood turning. Jake was able to adapt to refreshing the skills needed whilst also adding new tips, ideas and skills. Great enjoyable day."

Susan Cordes reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"Yvonne is a great teacher - patient and friendly. I really enjoyed tge workshop and definitely learnt a new craft!"

Needle Felt Art responded:

"Thank you Susan, I am so pleased you enjoyed the workshop, you did so well, a great start to felting. Best of luck with your new craft, Yvonne. "

Seth reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"I enjoyed this thoroughly. Despite having no previous experience with blacksmithing I managed to produce stands for the two carvings I had made on a previous Craft Course."

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thank you for your feedback Seth, really impressed that you managed to complete 2 stands for your sculptures. You brought great enthusiasm and commitment and it showed! Arian"

Vincent C reviewed: Introduction to Wood Carving

"Amazing workshop - I really enjoyed it! Justina encouraged everyone to create something that they like, and I really appreciated being taught all of the skills I needed to make the specific item I was working on. Highly recommend!"

Kate Murphy reviewed: Candle making workshops for beginners - St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Anne was amazing So glad I tried this course"

Ann reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"Had a fantastic day, Kate was brilliant, it was my first time and I would definitely recommend."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the review, I'm really glad you enjoyed your day."

Jael reviewed: Make a colour paper weight

"A fantastic course resulting in a treasured piece I’m so proud of making. "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much Jael for your review, it was a pleasure to meet you and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

Kirsty reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Spent a very enjoyable day learning how to weave a willow basket. Instructors were very clear and helpful. Gained lots of helpful information and tips. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to make their own basket. Everyone in the class went away with a finished product that they were all very proud of."

David R Boden reviewed: Beautiful Bookbinding

"Fiona is absolutely brilliant . Very patient, helpful and ensures that you learn with ease. A really enjoyable day and would definitely do further courses "

Mrs Tessa Musgrave reviewed: Gilding on Glass

"We both very much enjoyed our day with Estitxu, learning the basics of Gilding on Glass. She was a hugely patient teacher and we are hoping this will be a great platform to build on (with lots of homework and practicing on our part!)."

Filigrana Design responded:

"It was such a pleasure teaching you Tessa and Kathyrine !! Thanks a lot for coming all the way from Newbury and had to stay the night in a hotel. Hope I will see you again very soon and keep practicing ! "

Sarah C reviewed: SAORI Weaving Taster session

"My friend and I did this course on January 2025. We had a great time. Amanda explained things well, the looks were easy to understand, and everyone has a good time being creative with lovely pieces finished at the end. "

Hazel reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Kezia and an introduction to stone carving in one day ...the time flew by too quickly! Kezia supplies everything you need, the skills, encouragement and coffee... we'd definitely recommend. "

Tee reviewed: Gel Printing for Beginners

"Thank-you Jayne A course definitely for beginners to follow, learn & inspire.......with generous refreshments. Jayne very kindly gives her time for free, hence the bargain price.....you really could charge more ! "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"That's such a nice review, thank you. It was a pleasure to have you in the room with me. I hope we might see you again. Do look out for our International Women's Day events. "

Jane reviewed: Fluid Art-Acrylic Pouring

"Thoroughly enjoyed my fluid art course. A small number meant we had Lorraine's undivided attention. She explained the different methods clearly and demonstrated them well. Was so pleased with my artwork, can't wait to pick them up. Thank you, Lorraine 😊"

Art By Lorraine Kim responded:

"Hi Jane, Thank you for you lovely feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Kind regards Lorraine x"

Nicky Derrick reviewed: Have a go at Blacksmithing (4hrs)

"What a fantastic morning!! Elliot gave clear instructions and guidance throughout the morning. I found the whole process fascinating and learnt so much about black smithing. I got to choose what to make and I'm now the proud owner of a beautiful cheese knife. I whole heartedly recommend this course if you are creative and would like to try something new. "

IAStudios responded:

"Thank you Nicky. I'm so happy you enjoyed the course and would recommend the class to others. Hopefully we might see you in the future on one of our other course. "

Sue Richardson reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"Best craft course that I have done. Came away with a beautiful teardrop. Relaxing and informative. Thank you"

Jane Fitch reviewed: Explore drawing, print and collage

"Loved the course. Alison was a great teacher and allowed everyone to work at their own pace. A vast array of materials are there for everyone to use. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Jane, It was great to meet you and so pleased you enjoyed the day . I hope it has inspired you to continue the lovely work at home . All the best, Alison"

Chris Lunnon reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners Day

"A gift given to me for Christmas from my wife . Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Professional setup. Alex was very helpful knew what he was doing and great twa her which made it easier to learn some techniques. The day flew by. Would love you so again. "

Alex Nutley reviewed: Blacksmithing taster days (half day)

"Fantastic experience and very insightful, perfect for those with an intrest in blacksmithing as you learn important things and safty tips that online videos dont say or show. Hightly recommended as i want to come back and do all the other days Also side note, it is a hot forge but in winter it is not a hot room."

Claire reviewed: Pottery wheel & glass fusing private half-day

"Hi I had a lovely time making fused glass items with Sarah and I particularly enjoyed my pottery experience with Chris, making 3 slip wear bowls. Will definitely look to book again. Thank you both"

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thanks very much - it was lovely to meet you."

Helenna reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We had such a lovely time blowing our own baubles together. Angie and Steve were so welcoming and excellent, patient teachers. They totally put us at ease and gave us plenty of time to learn, choose colours, ask questions, and make something unique to us. It was truly a pleasure to meet them both and create a special keepsake 🤍"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us Helenna, it was a pleasure to meet you both. Kind regards Steve and Angie "

Carolyn reviewed: Resin and Wood Beginner Class

"We attended this course to learn more about deep resin pouring before we start a larger project. Alex gave very clear instructions for us to make a mould for the wood to sit in prior to pouring the resin and how to calculate how much resin to use - particularly useful for us since this was the first time for us and the process held some surprises. The room can only take 4 people really so that was a good thing since Alex had the time to look at and check our efforts before the crucial pour. Only downside comment would be that the beginners basic board is small - A4 size whereas the larger size (which requires an extra payment) was much better - closer to 30 cm by 40 cm but costs £60 more which is quite a lot. We are very excited to see how our boards turned out. Hopefully we'll be getting them sometime this week after Alex has finished them off by sanding down edges/resin overflows etc. "

Blueprint Woodcraft responded:

"Dear Carolyn Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the board-making class! I appreciate your comments about the beginners class and understand that the size of the board may not have met your expectations. We aim to provide clear and detailed information about all our class options on our website. Based on your review, we’ve updated the descriptions to ensure they are even more transparent and easy to understand. I’m sorry to hear that the cost of the upgrade felt significant. Our goal is to offer high-quality experiences across a range of price points, and we encourage clients to review the details thoroughly to make an informed choice. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts; they help us improve. If you have any further suggestions or if there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to reach out. Thank you once again for your feedback! Best regards, Alex Blueprint Woodcraft "

Tiggy reviewed: Blacksmithing experience day

"My son had such a good time. Came away relaxed and proud of his achievements. Thank you so much. "

Arian's Forge responded:

"Thanks Tiggy, really good to meet your son, who despite being the youngest in the group held his own and kept at it so well. Delighted he enjoyed his experience. Arian"

Liz reviewed: Mosaic Jewellery Pendant

"Lisa Marie was very welcoming and provided everything we needed for our session. Thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring. Thank you."

Creative Avenue York responded:

"Thank you Liz. I would love to see a photo of the grouted masterpieces. It would be lovely to see you again for another workshop sometime, was a lovely afternoon. Kind regards, Lisa-marie"

Kim Peto reviewed: Glass Fusion - Holey Moley Bowl making

"Thoroughly Enjoyable even for a complete beginner, able to make an extra bowl and a suncatcher too. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the course and hope to see you here again soon at Stanwick Lakes. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."