Latest reviews

Jane and David Wheatley reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"A really enjoyable day learning a lot of new skills and enthusing us to want to do more to create useful and lovely, environmentally friendly things. Mike was really knowledgeable and charming, patient and kind about our achievements! He provided us with excellent tools and equipment in a really lovely setting.We both want to return and learn more."

ines benavent reviewed: 'Learn how to use a sewing machine' with Amanda Jane Ogden

"I had never used a sewing machine before but Amanda put me a ease very quickly. Her course is well structured with step by step demonstrations and practice and as it progresses, builds on confidence. All round an excellent course."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to teach you and to see you make such rapid progress. Amanda"

Andrew Wakefield reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"A great and fascinating experience. The whole process was very well explained and I'm chuffed to bits with my self made parachord handled knife. All thanks to Andrew An ideal dad and lad day out. Excellent."

Carine reviewed: One-to-one 5 day lampshade making masterclass with Moji Designs

"Spending 5 days with Moji in her studio was a real pleasure. No online tutorial or book can replace a real hands-on workshop with someone who knows the ins and outs of the lampshade. Moji provided me with the techniques I need to go on and experiment on my own with confidence. Moji is so welcoming, she made the whole experience truly enjoyable. It was like visiting a friend. From the playlists to the delicious food, her workshop is ideal. I will definitely be back for some more in the future. Thank you, Moji!"

Moji Designs responded:

"Dear Carine, Thank you so much for your kind words and leaving such an excellent review. I do appreciate you taking the time out to share your learning experience with me at the studio. I am here for you anytime, should you need any post-workshop support and so looking forward to having you back again for more courses. Best wishes, Moji"

John reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"I had a fantastic day with Dave at Hand Forged Yorkshire in Horbury. He is obviously passionate about his craft and explained every stage of the process very clearly. At the end of the day I went home with a lovely sharp knife which is a pleasure to use. It's a brilliant experience to take the basic raw materials and end up with something which looks good and is useful."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Many thanks indeed for leaving such a kind review John, very much appreciated. Was an absolute pleasure to meet you and have you in the forge, you did a cracking job with your knife. Kindest regards Dave"

Sammy reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"I recently completed the 1 day beginners stained glass workshop. The course was informal yet informative and Tejal was a great teacher! I definitley reccomend this course to anyone that is interested in beginning their journey into stained glass ?"

Kirsty reviewed: Paper Quilling Art Course

"This Quilling course was absolutely lovely the company was fabulous all age groups and abilities. Candice is very organised and gives clear simple instructions to follow my daughter and I was very pleased with our new found skill ? Thank you indaba hut were fabulous too with the cakes and drinks ?"

Candice Creations responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comment Kirsty. It was a joy to have you and your daughter on the course :-)"

Sef chambers reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"All i can say is a fabulous day was had by me, I learnt so much from les Couldn’t fault communication running up to the day Les himself is is a great teacher and makes you feel at home from the moment you get there, I learnt so much more in one day that i could possibly believe achievable Thank you Les"

Pren responded:

"You are very welcome, Sef. I enjoyed your company and you were a very receptive student. Thank you."

Rosemary Brosenbauer reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"Never before have we had such good tuition from such a knowledgeable person. Paul was a excellent in the way he taught us and made it a fantastic 2 day s. Natalie was so helpful when i had any queries she answered quickly and did her best to solve any problems. We both felt quite at home , so relaxed . We highly recommend this course."

Helen reviewed: Powertex Photo Album/Memory Book

"My friend and I had a wonderful time with Jan. We were taught well and encouraged to develop our own ideas which resulted in a two very impressive books which we are very proud of. We felt very comfortable, had a lot of fun and very much appreciated Jan's generosity and warmth. Powertex is fascinating stuff and we would definitely like to return to have another play. This is a brilliant course that was exceptionally good value. We would both highly recommend joining Jan for a creative and relaxing escape!"

John reviewed: Carve a spoon in a day

"Had a fantastic day learning the techniques to carve a spoon with an axe and knives. There was a group of 6 which worked perfectly allowing Mike to get round everyone offering help with technique were necessary. Just need to practice now! Thanks Mike"

Nishla Kander reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"A tick off my bucket list!!! Spent the most rewarding day with Tejal learning the art of stain glass. Returned home with an adorable suncatcher. A day well spent and a new craft learnt."

Mike reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"I did this course recently and I have to say the whole day was excellent and great fun. Nick is a great tutor, explaining things clearly and being patient while us newbies were trying not to hack our fingers off! I particularly enjoyed the fact that Nick and his wife Debbie obviously have a proper interest in nature and the outdoors and took the time to explain not only the process of spoon carving itself, but also some history around the tools and correct wood to use etc. I felt like I came away from the course with decent background knowledge, a new skill and a new spoon of course! Great fun and highly recommended."

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Mike. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me."

John reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"Marina is a patient teacher and it's a great to learn hands-on with a professional potter."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks John for your lovely comment. Much appreciated Regards Marina"

Martin Ryan reviewed: Half-day pottery with Marina -for two

"A superb experience. Marina was lovely. Really friendly and patient. A great way to get a taster of a new skill. Came away with a great sense of satisfaction and an appreciation of the skills required…….which I sadly don’t have! Lovely to come away with something actually resembling a half decent pot as a result of Marina’s efforts. I wasn’t expecting that! Thanks Marina."

Marina Randall Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Martin for your lovely review. I'm so pleased you felt satisfied with the experience! You both did really well! All the best Marina"

Rachel Freeman reviewed: Traditional and Contemporary - Fun Embroidery Workshop

"We were a family group of three with different levels of experience. Constance made us feel very welcome and shared her skill and knowledge of embroidery whilst encouraging our own individual creativity and style. It was lovely day and I'd recommend the course to beginners and improvers."

Crafts and kits responded:

"Thank you for your review Rachel. I certainly enjoyed watching all three of you produce such amazing pieces of embroidery. Three very different styles all beautifully done. Such neat work. Constance"

Marigold reviewed: Adding textures to fabric with hand stitch (workshop only)

"Absolutely loved it. Been putting ideas into action every since. Thankyou."

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Really great to hear - thank you for the feedback and hope you enjoy making the most out of the ideas from the workshop!"

Sarah reviewed: 1/2 day Introduction to Greenwood carving

"A lovely relaxing way to spend 1/2 day, and easier to do than I expected. George is a great teacher and I’d thoroughly recommend trying this workshop. The shave horse was easy to use and satisfying! The indoor/outdoor craft workshop next to the camp/open fire ? was a lovely setting."

Simon Goldberger reviewed: Introduction to woodcarving - Spoon Carving Experience

"If ever you thought, I'd like to make something for the kitchen, then this is the course for you. Master craftsman Adrian guided us through taking a piece of wood and made it into something resembling a wooden spoon, a great day of learning a new skill."

Cyra Carley reviewed: Introduction to woodcarving - Spoon Carving Experience

"I'd highly recommend the one-day spoon carving day - such as enjoyable, creative, mindful day in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Adrian was an excellent teacher, and Sarah made a delicious lunch that we had round the camp fire. A great day, and I was delighted to come away with an actual spoon I'd made out of a block of wood!"

Malcolm Johnstone reviewed: Beginners spoon carving workshop - Morning

"If you want to experience something completely different this is a great opportunity. My only note of caution is that the weather plays a big part and nature is sometimes difficult to predict, that said on the morning I was there it was a glorious spring day with continuous sunshine and sitting outside was a treat. The location was equally natural, I had never been there before and it was wonderfully wild part of Norfolk which I would not have found without a navigation aid. The course took you back to a time when life was very different, at the end of which you could say you could fashion a wooden spoon with an axe and knives from a section of a tree trunk you chose from the freshly cut wood store. Monica provided constant tuition during the course wandering among us and providing whatever guidance and tools were needed. She was supported by Mary and Steve who provided constant encouragement and conversation about the wilds of Norfolk. I had a truly memorable time, thank you."

par-avion responded:

"Hello Malcolm, Thank you for your very honest review. I am so glad you enjoyed your time with us at Alderfen Marshes. We are also very glad the weather cooperated and brought you out on a beautiful spring morning! Please feel free to come back and carve with us anytime! Best regards, Monica, Steve and Mary"

Saoirse Cassidy reviewed: Block printing on Fabric

"Lovely relaxed course. Great teacher. No pressure environment for complete beginners. Thoroughly enjoyed learning block printing with this teacher. Lovely, organised work environment with all tools provided. Lovely touch having home made brownies and tea ?"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Saoirse, thank you for your review and feedback. It was lovely to work with you yesterday. You produced some lovely designs which hopefully you will continue to develop at home. I wish you all the best. Happy printing! Best wishes Alison"

Vivien reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"The course with Simon was a birthday treat from my husband. The day slipped by quickly as Simon guided me through the course. Simon is a very good humoured and exceptionally knowledgeable teacher who is very patient and encouraging. A thoroughly enjoyable day that has left me pondering whether this craft is something I want to explore further. Many thanks for the lovely lunch Louise provided Throughly recommend the day."

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

"Hi Vivien, So glad you enjoyed the course and, if you decide to take the plunge, don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any help setting up. -- Simon"

Emma Crossman reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"I am delighted with the piece Jules enabled me to realise. I learnt a great deal through the experience. Jules helped at every stage, but did not interfere, advised when asked and ensured we had the appropriate level of supervision. The workbenches were exceptionally well equipped She helped me to achieve a high level of finish which I did not expect. Some patience is needed as her time is divided and you may not be able to work at your own pace. However, she worked above and beyond to ensure we all finished our pieces without any time pressure. Thank you Jules."

Trudy reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Such a beautiful location for Jo’s workshop. I had so much fun, relaxed and learnt so much throughout the day and now have an amazing hare sculpture to display in my garden. I came away with new skills and can now create my own sculptures starting with the kit I bought to make a seated yoga figure."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Trudy - really pleased you enjoyed the day and had time to relax. Enjoy making your yoga figure! Jo x"