Latest reviews

Wendy reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Emma was an excellent teacher, she was informative, through, patient and generally excellent. The course was brilliant and the other group members gelled."

Debbie reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"Today has been brilliant - not only learned a new craft/skill but had a really fun day - everyone in group very friendly. Excellent tutor - very knowledgeable + friendly."

Fiona reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"So well explained and such a laugh as well. Impressed with everyones felt pots. Well structured and easy to follow, loved it!"

Clare reviewed: Glass blowing course - taster

"Excellent course, Steve and Angie struck the perfect balance between teaching technique and supporting with difficult bits, they have the session down to a fine art. Very enjoyable, great location and great price."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you for your review Clare, it was a pleasure to work with you today. So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

Michelle Mackenzie reviewed: Powertex Squirrel Sculpture - Fabric Sculpted - by Inky Escapades

"I had an absolutely amazing time making a squirrel with Karen. The instructions are explained simply and Karen herself is very helpful. The atmosphere is cosy and friendly, we have already booked again!! Would highly recommend "

Caroline Childs reviewed: Stacking Rings at Salt Way Silver

"Wow! What a fantastic morning! The stacking ring workshop was excellent and the teaching was clear and easy to follow. You were able to pick your own level of difficulty too. Would highly recommend and we will return!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Caroline and Beth. I really enjoyed helping you create your beautiful stacking rings in today's class. Well done with your new jewellery making skills! Jonathan"

Julie and Gail reviewed: Trees of Life: Wire Wrapping and Twisting

"My sister and I really enjoyed the workshop with Helga. We loved making the tree of life wire sculpture. The workshop experience was informative and fun and will definitely book another course with Helga at Colour buzz"

Colourbuzz responded:

"Thanks Julie and Gail It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with you making gorgeous Trees of Life Enjoy your creative journey Helga"

Mike Taylor reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"What a great way to spend 5 days. I felt relaxed throughout and have come away with something way better than I thought that I could produce. Fantastic sense of achievement. "

John Lennox reviewed: Introduction to woodturning: one to one

"Bill is a very thoughtful and pleasant man within the day he went through all aspects of wood turning sharpening of the tools we used how to do the basic shapes finishing in the afternoon with the turning of a bowl I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Bill Many thanks and kind regards John "

Katy Appelbee reviewed: Learn To Crochet with Lamb In The Loft

"Wonderful crotchet lesson for my daughter and I. We definitely crammed a lot into the 2 hours, my daughter came away confident and ready to use her new skills at home. Georgie was so lovely, patient and certainly knows her stuff!! Thankyou x "

SHEENA BROPHY reviewed: Learn How to Decoupage Workshop

"Had a lovely time today experiencing my first ever attempt at decoupage. Maxine, our tutor, was very friendly and welcoming and so helpful. She the took time to go through every step to enable us to create 3 projects, that when finished, we were allowed to take home. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with some lovely chats as well. Well worth a look in Maxine's shop for some wonderful gifts, cards and pebble art that can also be found on FB iluvpebblesshop. Would highly recommend Maxine's class if you want to give decoupage a go."

I Luv Pebbles responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review . Enjoy this new craft "

Joanne Todd reviewed: Whole day, wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt at the Hearth Horsley

"I’ve just done the wet felting course with Claire and absolutely loved it! She explained things so clearly, was super chilled and relaxed and let everyone do their own thing, but provided expert advice and guidance along the way. So pleased with what I managed to produce at the end. Definitely want to try and felt some more. Highly recommended!"

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Awww thank you for such a lovely review! I had such a good day and you created a beautiful felt picture to be proud of. Please keep in touch and show me what you make in the future. Xx"

Stephen reviewed: Five day woodwork course - tools

"Greatly enjoyed the 5 day course from the starting point of a complete novice. Patient and kind supervision throughout from the inspiring Mark and delighted with the table I made. I plan to return for course 2 later in the year."

Haydn Jones reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Excellent course, very informative Tony is very helpful friendly with very impressive skills. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn mig welding. All round great guy"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Haydn, thank you for the review it is very much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed the course and left with the confidence to carry on welding at home. If you require any further advice get in contact.. Regards Tony "

doreen reviewed: Silk painting workshops

"very good day Bridget was very helpful and I learnt a lot, thank you"

Bridget Arnold responded:

"I am looking forward to seeing the new lacework you produce with Silk Painted backgrounds "

Graham & Lucas Freestone reviewed: Forge a Knife- Blacksmithing and Knifemaking Experience Day

"A great day knife-making for my 15yo son with me ‘assisting’ . Jon and Ryan were very informative and helpful. Highly recommended! 5 stars. "

Wendy Pitman reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Last Saturday I attended the 1/2 day Blacksmith Course, which was bought for me by my husband. What an amazing experience. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Dan is an amazing instructor with incredible patience and with his help I was able to make something to take home. Also a shout out to the Welsh cakes and coffee, much appreciated. Would recommend this course. "

Sam Putt reviewed: Cornish Blacksmithing Experience

"My husband and I went on this course to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. What a fantastic experience it was. Jeremy was super welcoming, put us at ease immediately and was extremely patient and understanding. His knowledge and stories plus the historical information on the old smithy made our time fly by and in a blink of an eye we had created to lovely items that we are very proud of which now sit by our fireside to remind us always of this wonderful experience. Thank Jeremy for everything - it was a pleasure to have met you."

Claire reviewed: Two days traditional wood carving

"I have attended several woodcarving courses with seb. He is an extremely talented and skilled woodcarver who teaches in a clear and supportive manner enabling you to learn and develop the appropriate skills to make your own masterpiece. I would recommend anyone who wants to try this craft to book a course with seb as you will not find a better teacher and the courses are great value for money as everything is included. "

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Claire. I'm glad you are enjoying classes with me. Keep carving."

Diana reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"I attended a full day session. Rosanna was very good with her instructions and we had a number of options of items we wanted to make. I have managed to get my husband to put his glasses in a case - by making a lovely case for them! I also made a few other colourful items which was great to do in a day."

Dan reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"A fantastic afternoon spent with Emily rekindling my joy of hands-on metal work. Excellent clear instructions, sensible pace, safe space and lovely tea and biscuits! Thanks again Emily :) "

Anita Bower reviewed: Glass Artist's Studio Experience - Full Day Fusing (Private Booking)

"Really enjoyed this 6 hour private session. Dawn was knowledgeable and enthusiastic all day. She talked us through the process of glass fusion and supplied a comprehensive information pack to take away. Dawn was able to make suggestions and give assistance with the actual cutting and making of our pieces. Can't wait to see what they turn out like. Really enjoyable day."

Dawn Turner Designs responded:

"Hi Anita, it was a pleasure to welcome your band of three to the studio - even if you did like to set me a challenge or two :-) haha. You were all open and friendly, and it was very enjoyable day. Your pieces are all fired, I just need to check the edges, they'll be ready for collection soon, and they look great, well done to everybody! Thank you for your lovely feedback. "

Deborah Todd reviewed: Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making class

"I absolutely loved this course. Great vibe and really helpful. It was lovely to see Ian's beautiful home and get to make bread in such a relaxed and informative atmosphere. Bonding as a group came easily as Ian was such a helpful and charismatic teacher. On top of this I made great tasting bread (verified by my family) and feel I have the skills to continue doing so. "

StagHill Bakes responded:

"What a fantastic review Deborah, I’m delighted that you enjoyed our day together and that your family enjoyed your breads too. Happy baking, Ian"

Sarah and Cory reviewed: Powertex Fabric Cat Sculpture Workshop - by Inky Escapades

"We very much enjoyed this course. Karen was a great tutor, clearly very experienced in her craft and in delivering training. We chose to make cats and are very pleased with how they have turned out. Karen was clear in her instructions, helpful and patient. We took longer than we should have, but this was due to Karen allowing us to take the time we needed to achieve our goals for which we are extremely grateful. I would highly recommend having a go at powertex sculpting, we travelled a long way to attend and are very glad we did. "

Inky Escapades responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to leave me a review of my Cat Sculpture course. I am very glad you are both pleased with your cats, I look forward to seeing you both again for the final part of the course the colouring on Sunday Kind Regards Karen Hewitt Inky Escapades"

Matt reviewed: Cigar Box Guitar making day

"A great day spent building a cigar box guitar with Ted. His enthusiasm for music, guitars and woodworking is truly infectious. A great value course with excellent one-to-one tuition and a straight forward approach to explaining and demonstrating the necessary techniques. Really good fun all round and great to have another guitar to add to my collection at the end of the day! Highly recommended!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Cheers Matt, The cigar box is a nice build and not too complex. Good to take a day with you to we did chat a fair bit. I hope it lasts you many years and please come back on another course soon , I do rotate different courses so worth a look at the website every 2 months or so. KEEP ON STRUMMING regards Ted "