Latest reviews

JB reviewed: Container candlemaking course and wax melts with afternoon tea

"Great course. Very informative and came home with lots of stuff I made."

Ros Wood reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Thanks Theresa for a wonderful day yesterday. As a total beginner who had never even picked up a drop spindle before, it was very satisfying to go home with a skein of (somewhat quirky!) yarn. I appreciated your patience and encouragement, particularly as I was the only person in the group with zero experience. Thanks for letting me try a couple of different wheels. I’m raring to go now, and am going to look at an Ashford Traveller someone near me is selling. If it suits, I will be able to get practicing before I forget everything you taught us!"

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful review Ros. It was my absolute pleasure to teach you and I know that you will be a life long spinner from now onwards! I can't wait to hear all about your progress so do keep in touch. Best wishes Theresa"

Steve Chipps reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"The course with Kezia was fantastic. She gave excellent tuition in the skill of stone carving, and as you worked she walked around and gave advice. The best thing however she didn't interfere with your idea, she was interested to see how your carving developed, and how your vision, especially the 3D aspect, grew as you carved. I would recommend this course 100%. Thanks Kezia from myself and my wife Sarah for a great day. "

Pam Mellor reviewed: Weaving workshop with Naturally Textile

"Despite my being a hour late the tutor was excellent and I got so much out of the course, coming away with lots of ideas. It was everything I wanted."

Tresillian House responded:

"Dear Pam, thank you so much for your kind comments. Christina will be delighted. I hope you arrived home quicker!!! Now you can look forward to moving on and becoming a good loom weaver. So lovely to meet you and to see how much you achieved in the time. Best wishes Alison at Tresillian House"

Rachel Strudwick reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"I attended another lovely water colour workshop on Monday 10th March at Stanwick Lakes. It was an enjoyable and creative experience. We were taken through various techniques and stages of watercolour painting to achieve our finished results. The class was relaxed and friendly. Louise was a very approachable tutor. It was a pleasure to participate in such an instructive workshop. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the workshop and look forward to seeing you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

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

"Really enjoyed my welding day with Conan! Made some really cool stuff. An adjustable stool, skiing minion and a phone holder! Would highly recommend!"

Conan Sturdy, Blacksmith responded:

"Heh Dave- Good to hear you had an enjoyable day 🙌😀 "

Jon Grove reviewed: Stone Carving ' Portraits, shapes & Characters '

"A really enjoyable session - Kezia provided exactly the right blend of tuition and guidance (and cake!), together with letting us just get on with our projects. I felt my choice of subject was quite ambitious, but I came away with something I was very happy with. All in all, a brilliant (and very dusty) day!"

Mike Robinson reviewed: Hardwood table furniture-making course with Finbarr Lucas

"This was a well thought out course, with the right level of tuition, demonstrations, guidance and praise. This all contributed towards my growing confidence levels and pride in my work. All down to Finbarr. Excellent"

Kim Fowler-Crooks reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This was amazing!! It was a birthday treat for me from my wife and it was brilliant! Robert was very patient, knowledgeable and relaxed which made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. It was great to take my handmade spoon home with me and see it develop throughout the day. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn something new and develop their love for wood. "

Libby Fowler-Crooks reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This was a fabulous course which I would highly recommend. Robert was just so lovely, friendly and full of knowledge and enthusiasm. There was no sense of having to rush things, indeed the course ran over, but we took our time and finished our spoons. "

Karen H reviewed: Fluid Art-Acrylic Pouring

"What an amazing session with Lorraine. She was really patient, friendly and informative. I learned so much and would definitely recommend her for both beginners and those that have a limited amount of knowledge. Very good value. Thoroughly enjoyed it! "

Art By Lorraine Kim responded:

"Thanks for the great review, Karen. ❤️"

Ceri Jones reviewed: Fluid Art-Acrylic Pouring

"Lorraine was a great teacher - very patient & gave clear instructions. She made it a fun & relaxed experience too. I was delighted with the end results- love the the fact that each piece was unique although I chose to use the same colour palette. I am hooked! Will be back to do more courses with Lorraine I am sure! Excited to put my canvases up on the wall once they are dried. Thank you so much Lorraine. "

Art By Lorraine Kim responded:

"Ceri, thank you for the great review ❤️"

Anita Walmsley reviewed: Organic Skincare Workshop 2 Attendees £90 per person

"This week I attended the 1-1 Organic Skincare Workshop at Maid in the Meadow with Allison. The whole experience was a joy, Allison is a lovely person, an excellent instructor and has an amazing wealth of knowledge which she shared in an informative and enthusiastic way. I was taught how to make 4 products - Facial Oil, Balm, Moisturising Lotion and Toner, all of which I have been using for a few days now and I can definitely feel an improvement in the condition of my skin. I definitely recommend Allison and her course to anyone interested in learning more about organic products. I will definitely be returning for another course. "

Maid in the Meadow responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Anita. It really was a fun day and a great pleasure to meet you too. Looking forward to your return in the summer, for the body products workshop. Don't forget if you need any more info about any of the products don't hesitate to contact me. Allison"

Lewis reviewed: Punch needle using chunky wool and Monks cloth

"Gwen was a great teacher. I did this course with my girlfriend and two friends. We had a great time and have ended up with 4 lovely coasters. Gwen was so patient and welcoming. She even made my girlfriend a birthday cake to celebrate. Highly recommend. "

Punch Needle and Mindful Moments responded:

"It was a great pleasure, such good students. X"

Lorna reviewed: An Introduction to Nuno Felting - Sampling Day

"Fsntastic, fun & inspiring. Such a lot learnt in one day."

Janet Hyatt reviewed: Beginners Wet Felting with Sarah Holloway

"I had wanted to try wet felting for a long time and was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I am very pleased with the felt wall hanging I produced. Sarah demonstrated the techniques very clearly and has whetted my appetite to do more felting and I may try needle felting next. I have no hesitation in recommending this course."

Starflower Arts responded:

"Thank you Janet, it was a pleasure having you in the workshop. I loved seeing the piece of felt that you made, with such expressive texture and colour. Happy felting! "

Gail Wrigg reviewed: Needle Felting Into Fabric (Optional Free-motion Machine Embroidery) BEVERLEY

"Excellent Tutor. Thoroughly enjoyed the course, can recommend."

Ellie Buckton reviewed: Pottery throwing sessions on the potter's wheel in Norfolk

"Really enjoyed this course. Pat was very patient with me and explained things in layman's terms. It was great having the one to one option, more time to learn things properly. I made several bowls and I could see my progression at the end of the 2 hours. Would definitely recommend this course."

Pat Southwood responded:

"Hi Ellie, it was a pleasure having you in the studio, good luck in your future pottery making. "

Rosie reviewed: Design & make your own wall clock!

"My son and husband did this course together and really enjoyed it. They made a beautiful clock - very small groups, personalised course, brilliant tools and materials and they said Bertram was lovely! A great day and they are definitely keen to do another."

Bertram Whitford Furniture responded:

"Hi Rosie, thank you for your lovely review. They both made great clocks; I'm glad they found it an enjoyable day! Bertie "

Sue reviewed: Beginners Mosaics Workshops near Exeter, Devon

"Three of us visited Denny to spend the day together and celebrate a special birthday, We were all mosaic novices and Denny expertly guided us towards our final creations which were remarkably beautiful! A great day, and the cake provision was phenomenal! "

MosaicXandMe responded:

"Thanks Sue for your kind review - and the use of the word phenomenal for my cakes!!! So glad you all enjoyed the day and were delighted with the results. I look forward to seeing you all again soon. Best wishes Denny"

Michael Williams reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had a great day with Tony. I'm a complete novice when it comes to welding and this was the perfect course for me. Tony talked about the equipment, health & safety and very soon I was having my first go at mig welding. Tony is a great teacher - patient, informative, and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn a new skill."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Mike it was a pleasure spending the day with you Mig welding. I hope you will purchase your own welding equipment and continue developing your skills. If I can be any help in the future please feel free to get in contact . Regards Tony "

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

"Did the course on 8th March. Melanie gave us all the instructions needed and a demo before letting us release our own creative sides. Didn’t matter if you were unsure re a design as lots of templates and finished pieces around to inspire. Melanie was helpful and always approachable. It was a lovely afternoon, relaxed and social within the small group. Looking forward to seeing my results when fired! "

Phil& Wendy Lockyer reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Wow what a great day , 3 pots made , never touched pottery before . Mathew makes it so easy with clear confident instruction, in a great atmosphere of humour . Thoroughly recommend "

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Thank you, I had a fantastic day teaching both of you . The work that you both produced was of a very high standard too. It was a lovely group, lots of laughs and very relaxed. Best wishes Mat"

Sarah Cashman reviewed: Silk Painting a Scarf or Chinese fan: all welcome

"You’re in for a treat if you book this course ☺️. Stephanie hosts it in her tastefully characterful home, where you can relax, but also feel creatively inspired. Her enthusiasm for the subject captivated us all and we were well looked after, receiving personalising teaching input to suit our individual needs and projects. The refreshments were a nice touch too 😋 thank you ☺️ "

Rachel L reviewed: Get to know your vintage sewing machine

"Highly recommend this course in getting to know your vintage sewing machine (after a gap of many many years). It was lovely to dust it off and get it moving again and have a go with some of its old accessories. Great location which is easy to find and a bright work room which is well appointed."