Latest reviews

Stacey reviewed: Children's Craft Classes - Half Term & Holiday Sessions

"My daughter absolutely loved it. Highly recommend. She was happy and content. "

Ankarika Craft responded:

"Thank you Stacey for that feedback! It was a pleasure to meet Freya and work with her! She's made a lovely and unique background for plant pots today. We are waiting to see her tomorrow. :)"

Paula Lovatt reviewed: New for 2025 - Explore Intaglio Printing - Tetra Pak Printing in Derbyshire

"Liz welcomed us to the lovely Slipper Studio and we quickly settled into a busy day of creating prints from Tetra Pak. The pace of instruction was just right and challenging enough to keep us engaged and curious about the process. Liz is a great teacher and we thoroughly enjoyed the day and will re-visit this special place very soon."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Paula, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. You created some great pieces and I am very impressed with the intricacy of your work at such a small scale. You’ll be most welcome for a return visit to the studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Kathryn Winstanley reviewed: Introduction to Furniture Restoration at Craven Conservation

"A very informative day. I learnt so much that I could never have got from a textbook. Bill was an excellent teacher. Came away with lots of top tips. "

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

"Thank you Kathryn, firstly for attending but also for taking the time to do a review. That is much appreciated. I am so glad you enjoyed the day. Thank you. "

Margaret Draguisky reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"What a fabulous way to spend a cold, wet Saturday! I really enjoyed this workshop. I had not done anything like it before or used any of the tools. I learnt so much and was super chuffed to have created something so lovely that will get plenty of use - and hopefully be admired! Kate was delightful and explained everything fully at each stage. She was very helpful throughout, as was Laura. Thank you for a fantastic day! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"We're really glad you enjoyed the workshop, thank you for the review."

Phil & Vanessa reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We had a fantastic experience making our glass baubles. Steve and Angie were brilliant hosts and teachers, very patient whilst making you feel totally at ease. We were bowled over by the end products, a lovely keepsake to go with a great memory."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Regards Steve and Angie "

Emma reviewed: Beginners spoon carving

"I spent the day making a spoon with Nick. We had an amazing day, sitting in the garden, a we all succeeded in making a spoon. It was such a magical day, in beautiful setting, and Nick is a great teacher. We were all able to work at our own pace, and getting familiar with new equipment. Nick and his lovely wife looked after us all so well. I can't fault a single thing. I came away late in the afternoon, tired and so happy. If you want something that lets you clear your mind and feel connected to what you're doing in the moment, I can't sing its praises enough. I'll be coming back as soon as I can"

Gosman Spoon Co. responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it was great meeting you "

Sandra Roberts reviewed: Stained Glass Traditional Leading Workshop for Beginners

"The day course was really well organised, a full but fascinating experience. Mike went through every step of the procedures required to ensure all of us left with a professional piece of work. We were well looked after with regular breaks for refreshments and lunch, and they made sure I finished my lead panel even though it caused an overrun on time. Loved it. "

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Sandra - we're pleased you enjoyed thge workshop. It was a pleasure having you in the studio and we hope you're inspired to take stained glass up again at home. KR Mike"

Jackie Bennett reviewed: Weave an alpaca scarf in a day

"What a lovely activity to do on a cold rainy day in February! The welcome and the studio was lovely and warm. The lunch delicious and meeting the alpacas and seeing the mill room fascinating. After all that I have made a great scarf and learnt a new skill - enjoyed every minute. Thank you both so much !"

Clivewood Alpacas responded:

"Really pleased you enjoyed it and a lovely scarf "

Matt reviewed: Introduction to tapestry weaving

"I recently attended Sarah and Colin’s tapestry weaving course with my mum and dad, and we had a truly wonderful time. From start to finish, they made the experience enjoyable, informative, and engaging. Sarah and Colin are both incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their crafts, and their friendly, patient teaching style made it easy for us to learn. The course was well-structured, hands-on, and suitable for all skill levels, allowing us to create something we were really proud of. It was a fantastic way to spend the day together as a family, and I’d highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a creative and relaxing experience. Thank you, Sarah and Colin!"

The Wiggly Path Company responded:

"Thank you Matt. You and your family were a joy to teach and spend time with. It felt like you took to weaving like a duck to water. Lovely choice of colours, great tension and nice graphic designs to your frame loom tapestries. Now you know how to warp up and weave I hope you will enjoy doing more tapestries in the future together as a family. Take care very best wishes Sarah and Colin"

Ray Chaffe reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"We spent a brilliant day with Jill. Jill is a fantastic person to learn all about the process of stained glass. With Jill's guidance we made a beautiful leaded stained glass hanging that we will see always treasure. Thanks Jill "

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Ray for your wonderful review and it was so great to meet you all, especially sweet adorable Lexi 🐶💕. Enjoy displaying your beautiful stained glass panel, it looked absolutely stunning and hope to see you all again sometime in the near future!👍😊"

Heather Croft reviewed: Wire wrapped jewellery taster class

"Lovely couple of hours learning about wire jewellery. Laid back and relaxing and some lovely achievements. Will be looking at other courses that Chrissy does. Just a little bit far for me to so on a regular basis. "

Sue reviewed: Loom Weaving Taster Workshop

"I loved this course. It was all explained so well and I was thrilled at the fabric I made. Superb value, too."

Lou Woo Designs responded:

"Hello Sue, I'm so glad you enjoyed the course and your weaving was beautiful. "

Emma reviewed: Kiln-Fired Enamelling

"What a wonderful way to spend the day. Katie was great at explaining how to do various enamelling techniques and I had time to create 4 finished pieces to take home. I can see how this could become an addictive hobby!"

Flora Harrap reviewed: Introduction to MIG welding and metal fabrication for artists, Diy'ers and furniture makers

"I really enjoyed my day with Conan in his workshop. The hands on approach to the day is brilliant to build up one’s confidence in MIG welding. Conan was really helpful offering his guidance and advice. He even lit the forge so that we could hand forge some of our pieces before welding them together. I made a jellyfish and am very proud of my finished piece! A truly impressive and creative day which made me very happy! I am going to buy a welder now and before I left Conan talked me through how to set it all up by myself and which welder I should go for. He is a true enthusiast and I would highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to build their confidence in MIG welding. "

Conan Sturdy, Blacksmith responded:

"Thanks Flora. I was very impressed by your creativity in making the swimming jellyfish- very nice .... Good luck with your creative metalworking in the future. "

Sadie Loveitt reviewed: Tree Stump Planter Workshop - Sculpture Workshop Using Pal Tiya Premium

"The most ambient and enjoyable course I have ever experienced. Bob is a lovely instructor and Pal Tiya is such a great medium to work with. The sort of day that will gladden your heart."

Angela reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking

"Bill was absolutely brilliant. He was very patient and thorough throughout the day, even waiting an hour for some of us to finish our work and helped us double check our measurements. He is a wealth of knowledge; you can really tell he has a passion for what he does and enjoys sharing that passion with others."

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for coming Angela. I am so glad you enjoyed the day and really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Thank you. Top sawing by the way. 👊🏻 Bill "

Mereta reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"This is my second lampshade making course with Emma, and this one has been just as fab! Excellent precise, skilled instructions by Emma and our finished shades are beautiful. Thank you!"

Rhian reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Brilliant!. Very clear instructions, friendly and fun. A great few days, Thank you!"

Anne reviewed: Felt Lampshades

"Positive experience. Pleased with flexibility to change size and class size enabled good level of support."

Jane Glover reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"I bought this experience for my daughter in law who loved the whole day. She said everything was thoroughly explained by Kate and she was very helpful and supportive. She was delighted with her finished tea light holder and would be delighted to repeat the experience. Thank you for giving her a day to remember! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Glad you enjoyed your day."

Nancy Raynsford reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"Excellent course. Kate explained everything really well and was incredibly informative and supportive throughout the day. The venue is well thought out and has everything needed to make the day both accessible and productive. I really enjoyed the feeling of pride when I took home my completed piece."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."

Christine reviewed: Easter Island head carving workshop, with JAK'sArt

"Great course, started with a breeze block finished with a head! Jak was great. Very organised, clear and easy to follow instructions. Suitable for all, even those who think they have no sculpting talent!!"

Emma reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"Great day with Jon glassblowing. Never did anything like it before but learnt a lot and really was enjoyable. Came away with 4 items and a desire to try it again! "

Betty Bates reviewed: Beginners Enamelling Workshop

"This was an incredible course. The well equipped studio with the amazing equipment was a sight to behold. I thoroughly enjoyed my day at Fox studios. The staff were patient and attentive. We were supplied with as much coffee and tea we wanted and treated to cake too. Sophie was an oracle of all things enamel.The staff were fabulous at preempting potential errors and on the odd occasion where we went wrong offered advice as to how to improve. We were all mega impressed by our finished pieces. A fabulous day led by a fabulous team!"

Deirdre McQuade reviewed: Introduction to Wood Carving

"Completed this course today. It was a great introduction to whittling, relief work and carving. A super array of tools used and lovely to spend time using my hands and making something. I might never use my little butter knife but I am proud that I made it. Thanks so much…great day. "