Latest reviews

Rosie reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving- Beginners Cooking Spoon

""10/10 wood carve again" 🤩 Such a brilliant day spent carving this spoon with the wonderful, talented and generous Anita. As a beginner I learnt so many skills at the workshop, working with an axe and carving tools. The outdoor setting at Eccesal Woods was gorgeous too. Highly recommend to beginners, you are in safe hands 💚🌷"

Bryony reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Always a brilliant day- lots of support and ideas with your individual project as well as proper technique training. So enjoyable when you go home with a totally transformed piece of furniture! Thanks Lucy!"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Bryony thank you! That is so excellent to hear! As much as I am always delighted when beginners are tempted to try out upholstery, I’m doubly thrilled when people catch the ‘bug’ and return to the workshops! Especially when they bring such brilliant monkey fabric! Thank you! Lucy "

Fay reviewed: make your very own elephant teddy bear

"Yet again a really great and fun day with Jane. She is a lovely person who is very patient and helps us with our endeavours. Whatever your skills level she is the best. This is the third class I have done of Janes and I enjoy every time. I now have a bear, bunny and elephant. Squirrel next Jane, hey? X"

Amanda reviewed: It’s only natural - creating small wire sculpture in Derbyshire

"Brilliant workshop day in a relaxed setting...wanted to do something creative but apprehensive as no skills or former experience. Liz was very reassuring & helpful. So glad I did it! Liz was a great host, supplying plenty of refreshments throughout the day."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Amanda, It was good to meet and work with you and thank you for letting me know about your day here. This is a such a great workshop to attend, as it gradually builds your skills throughout the day. You created some lovely pieces and should be very proud of them. Now that you’ve taken the first step, there should be no holding you back. VBW Liz Wellby"

Judy Pullen reviewed: Needle felt workshop

"We had a wonderful time and look forward to another day towards Christmas to make some Robins"

Needle Felt Art responded:

"It was fun Judy, fantastic felting from you both, great chat. I look forward to felting some robins with you and your family in the festive season. Yvonne. "

Amy reviewed: Sterling silver stacking rings for complete beginners

"This was a brilliant course! Vivien was very knowledgeable and guided us through each part. The process and the end result was amazing! Would definitely recommend!"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much Amy! You and your mum Kay, were lovely company, I loved hearing about all the community work you both do. You make such a difference to the lives of so many youngsters, I am so pleased you decided to come over to make yourselves some beautiful silver rings, another story to add to the many in your collection 😊"

Caroline Armfield reviewed: Full day pottery experience, Heskin Chorley

"Went on the day pottery course yesterday with my best friend for her birthday. Really enjoyed the day and the fact that it was so relaxing. We were both amazed at how long we were tutored in the pottery wheel and spent a lovely afternoon painting. Very impressed! Thank you"

The Crafty potter responded:

"Thank you Caroline, you did amazing - your cups are in the kiln , getting all shiny ! kind regards sharon"

Edward Ryles reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Just completed my Leaded Stained Glass panel making 2 day workshop with Laura. What a brilliant experience, Laura is an excellent tutor, warm, friendly and extremely helpful, puts you at ease straight away. Takes you through each of the stages and explains what to do before letting you do it yourself. I took a couple of ideas and Laura indicated which was best suited and the final result was absolutely stunning, I’m really pleased and proud of what I’ve made. I would thoroughly recommend doing this workshop"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Edward, I'm still looking at the pictures I took of the angel panel. I'm so pleased you liked the workshop! Loved your design and colour choices, they really work together and this is something I will show other students in the future. Thank you very much for your review, I really appreciate it. Laura. "

Jill Curson reviewed: Fused Glass - Taster

"I had a lovely morning at this class. Julie was supportive always and explained all the principles I needed to know. I completed some pieces better than I knew I could do. Brilliant. Recommend this tutor. I have rebooked with her... "

Julies Handcrafted Glass responded:

"Thank you it was a pleasure helping you . "

Amanda reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"We really enjoyed learning how to work with willow in a peaceful woodland setting. Suz is a great instructor. She demonstrated each stage with calm, clear instructions and then gave individual help so everyone was able to make a plant support to be pleased with. A lovely birthday gift."

Gwyne reviewed: Willow Obelisk Plant Support - Woodland Course!

"An excellent course, 3 hours in a wood surrounded by bird song, Suz made us drinks heating water on a fire. All very rustic but special. The tuition was clear and very encouraging. We were all happy with our obelisk, and went away feeling very calm and refreshed. I would love to do another course with Suz "

Pat Squire reviewed: Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.

"Good day. Very informative and interesting. Ted is a good tutor. Everything was on a one to one, informal basis so there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions, try things for myself and discuss matters."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Good to meet you Pat and hope your woodwork improves in the future. I forgot to mention Paul Sellers on Youtube, he does lots of work by hand and has many years experience too. See you again on the Woodwork Day Course soon my friend Regards Ted "

Andrew & Julia reviewed: Raku - learn the exciting art of rapid Japanese glaze firing

"Absolutely fantastic course on getting us started and building confidence with the art of Raku. Richard you did us proud - well paced, super practical and overall a very friendly and highly informative course. Thank you very much and well done."

Margaret reviewed: Sew a fabric covered notebook

"My first time. An absolutely wonderful afternoon. A great deal of thought went in to this. Everything was covered with step by step instructions. Materials carefully arranged on display, giving ideas and easy access. A good supply of materials. It was paced well - with all taking home a completed book cover. Equally, the company was friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere relaxed. The course was inexpensive. I travelled a long way and it was worth it. I've booked 2 more courses, one with my young granddaughter. "

Craft Circle responded:

"Hi Margaret, thanks for your lovely review and for coming along to the workshop. It's always great to make something new, and we hope to see you and your granddaughter again soon. All the best..."

Ruth Knight reviewed: Fascinator Hat millinery workshop

"Excellent."

Andy reviewed: Make a Welsh stick chair

"A full on but really enjoyable week. Ben’s a great tutor always able to provide guidance and make sure that you finish the week with a good chair to take home. I feel that I left with enough knowledge to have a go at making stick furniture myself."

Deborah reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"What a fun and educational experience. I managed to complete my stool makeover with Sarah's step by step guidance and excellent advice. The day flew by with a steady stream of tea and biscuits and the company of lovely supportive fellow students. I have the bug and already booked further sessions for a bigger project. I had no prior knowledge and limited craft experience, but Sarah was very patient and encouraging. "

Caroline Birch reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a fab day with Jo at The Boho Shed on a furniture upcycling course. Learnt many techniques from how to prepare and paint furniture to applying crackle glaze, distressing techniques, waxing, highlighting and brushing. With a wealth of knowledge and experience and Jo’s friendly personality it was a fabulous day and I would highly recommend. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your very kind review and recommendation Caroline, I’m so pleased you got so much out of the day. It was great to meet you. X"

Sarah Rhodes reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Wow what a great day, I loved it!! Jo is really welcoming, knowledgeable and creative, I came away feeling inspired! She’s great at explaining and demonstrating different techniques and gave us all the confidence to just get stuck in. Such a lovely group of like-minded people too Thanks Jo! Was just what I needed, in lots of ways 😊. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh Sarah, what a great day we had. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it too. You made such a lovely job of your tray table. I loved it. Thank you for your lovely and very kind review. 🙏 x"

Fio Adamson reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"I really enjoyed the course. Peter has enormous patience with skilled woodworkers and those less experienced alike. He helped me to revise the design I had come with to be more practical and I came away with something lovely I could be proud of. There was help, support and guidance every step of the way but I still felt that I had contributed my own work and learnt a great deal from the process. Peter and his apprentice helped the participants to create a supportive atmosphere in the workshop."

Mark Leonard reviewed: Wood carving classes - 3days

"This is a wonderful three-day wood carving experience. Sebastian is an extremely helpful, highly knowledgeable and experienced tutor, with an in-depth knowledge of carving techniques and materials. His teaching style is relaxed, patient, and very supportive, which makes learning pleasurable and accessible to all skill levels, from complete beginners to those looking to improve. The class is very hands-on with a practical approach and plenty of guidance. Sebastian strikes a good balance between providing instruction and allowing students the freedom to explore their own ideas and create unique pieces. This course was very enjoyable, rewarding, and inspiring, creating a friendly atmosphere among all the students. I came away from this experience feeling more confident and knowledgeable about my new carving skills, plus surprise and pride at what I was able to achieve by the end of the course."

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Mark 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the class and you learned new techniques of wood carving. Keep carving Seb "

Su reviewed: Ecoprinted Lampshades

"What a wonderful day. We enjoyed the morning experimenting with different techniques with expert instruction from Fiona. The afternoon was spent creating and making our lampshades. We are so thrilled with how they turned out. They look amazing. Thanks again Fiona."

Earthwise Ecoprints responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Sue. So pleased you wanted to come back for more Ecoprinting, it was fabulous to see you and Jo again. Glad you were pleased with your lampshades they looked fabulous x"

Julie reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Myself and my daughters did the glass wave class Melanie Louise was very informative with her instructions and help it was in comfortable surroundings with tea and snacks as a added bonus would definitely be doing some more classes "

Olga reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"This stained glass flowers class was fun and creative! You have to let your imagination go a little wild. Had a lot of fun. Instructor was Kate- fabulous. She made the class enjoyable, fun and a great learning experience. I can’t wait to take another class here! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, we look forward to seeing you again the next time you visit the UK."

Olga reviewed: Make a Tiffany stained glass tea light

"Awesome! This class was Fantastic! I learned so much! Kate was a terrific instructor, patient. I can’t wait to take another class here! "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review."