Latest reviews

Jess reviewed: Pottery Wheel Taster Private Session

"My sister and I had a wonderful afternoon of pottery, Alison is a brilliant teacher and we had a great time. I booked this as a Christmas gift for my sister and when we were unable to go on the date I had booked, Alison was really good about it and we rearranged with no problems. Overall it was a great experience!"

Loveheart Workshops responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. It was a great pleasure to meet you both.. Glad you enjoyed it so much!"

Tony reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"One very good day spent with Mort in the Firebird forge. Ideal safety review to start the day. Mort was very open to ideas for the work project as well as been very knowledgeable on the methods to complete these tasks. Must also thank Mort for finishing off my task as I had started to run out of time."

Firebird Forge responded:

"Thanks Tony, much appreciated. Mort."

Alan Daly reviewed: Woodworking drop in workshop sessions - Tuesdays/Wednesday AM at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Welcoming bunch of people on the course, knowledgable go to experts watching ,assisting,supporting. Great atmosphere. Access to some great machinery. Amazing value for money."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Alan, its really good that you are enjoying the workshop. Rewards Alan"

Alison Hammond reviewed: Needle felt hares

"Lovely day creating a felt hare. Relaxing, creative, new skills, laughter and good company. What not to like?"

Karen reviewed: Pottery Hand building. Weekly Morning/Afternoon work shops. Studio experience.

"I have highly recommend this clay day with Di. It was my first time with clay and it was really relaxing and fun. I learnt so much and made some great things including 2 very funny grotesque plant pot holders. I am looking forward to seeing the glazed and fired. I have done other workshops with Di so I know she is a very good teacher. She works to your pace so you never feel rushed or stressed. You can take away as much or as little as you want from this day. K."

Art on the Edge responded:

"Glad you have a fun day. We did make some wonderful grotesques !! Di"

Karen reviewed: Giacometti style bronzed animal sculpture one day workshop Suffolk one-to-one or max 4 students

"Bought this as a gift for my friend as she loves animals. Well she was so excited with how well she did. She isnt normally very artistic ! She said it was such fun & very much enjoyed the day ! I have done it myself so I know how enjoyable this craft is. K."

Art on the Edge responded:

"Thanks Karen as always. A * student lol."

sharon Manville reviewed: Pottery taster course for two in the South Downs

"When can we come again ? Absolutely loved our taster and Rowena was just an amazing very patient teacher Thank you so much can’t wait to pick up our pots Sharon & Carole"

Eileen Mary Saunders reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I had a fabulous day with Christine creating a 3D picture, with a background, with 3D wet felted flowers, needle felted onto it. I love Christine's understanding of colour and how she helped me create in felt the piece I had imagined in my mind. It was great fun carding to blend colours and also to add texture and the way Christine helped the piece evolve as we played and experimented as we went along."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review. I really enjoyed working with you, and the challenge of trying to achieve the effect you wanted in the day. You created a lovely piece. I just wish we'd had twice as long to work on it! I've still got lots to do on mine- but as I said, I'll show you mine (when it's finish) if you'll show me yours! Maybe you can bring it along to my open studio in the summer?"

John reviewed: Box making for beginners

"This 1 day course was great, i cant believe Andrew managed to get me to make a box in one day, you do learn as you go along, great to learn all about how wood it cut and machined, i loved using the big machines, and hand tools. Will defo be back for more, chair making looks like a good course. thxs Andrew"

Kaz reviewed: Silver Stud Earring Duo Workshop with Lindsay Forbes of Laconic - Durham

"Lindsay was informative, friendly and helpful. I enjoyed learning new skills and surprised myself with the end results. I would however suggest that the course for a beginner, was about three quarters of an hour too short. It would have been easier for me if the we actually did each step just after Lindsay explained it as opposed to once she'd finished the whole procedure ."

Bench Box responded:

"Thanks so much for your review Karen, I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop and appreciate your feedback on this course!"

Phil Hockham reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The Tutors were both professional and friendly. I would recommend the course to anyone who was interested in Art/craft welding techniques. Many thanks for an enjoyable day"

Mike reviewed: An Introduction to Pyrography Wood Art with Ruth Wheeler

"Loved it. Great atmosphere and learnt a lot"

Maisie reviewed: Sea Glass Bezel Ring or Charm Course - (Reading)

"I attended the course to improve my bezel making skills. At the end of the course I had made a beautiful bezel set pendent and feel I can replicate my skills at home. Thank you Carol for your help."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review maisie, I am glad you enjoyed the course."

Lorna reviewed: Sterling Silver Jewellery Making Earring Course (Merseyside)

"I attended the course and with the help of Carol the tutor managed to make 2 pairs of gorgeous earrings. One dangly and the other pair studs. I had such a great time, I will be booking another course soon. ??"

La Jade responded:

"Thank you foor your lovely review Lorna, I am glad you enjoyed the course."

Milly reviewed: Sterling Silver 5 Week Stone Setting Course (Merseyside)

"I attended the course to improve my stone setting skills and hopefully learn some new ones. The course delivered above my expectations, and I feel very confident with the new skills I have learnt and can now implement them within my jewellery making. Carol is great and very helpful and the busy units were lovely.. Thank you.."

La Jade responded:

"I am glad you enjoyed the class Milly and are hapoy with the new skills you learnt. Tha k you Carol."

Lulu reviewed: Sea Glass Bezel Charm Setting Course (Merseyside)

"Wow what a great experience to attend the course and make my very own sea glass ring."

La Jade responded:

"Thank yolu for your review, I am happy you enjoyed the cours"

Michelle reviewed: Silversmithing Taster Day - (Reading)

"I attended. The course with my sister who purchased it for my birthday. The course was really enjoyable and are both surprised that we managed to make several lovely rings."

La Jade responded:

"Thank you for your review Michelle, I am glad you and your sister enjoyed the course."

Sunny Gill reviewed: (NOW FULL) Watercolour 2022 painting workshop at Back Room Art Stourbridge

"The watercolour class run by Heather Wilson at the Back Room Art Studio was a lovely and enjoyable experience. For someone who hasn’t painted in a long time I was made to feel welcome and the tips and techniques were very helpful. The class was run very smoothly and well organised and had a nice, cosy, relaxed setting. All materials were provided as well as lots of great advice from Heather. I will definitely be coming again to any future classes."

AC J reviewed: Quilt in a day course FOR TWO people with Amanda Jane Ogden

"From the moment we made the booking to the second we left Amanda's studio yesterday, we felt utterly looked after. The one-day workshop was perfect. We learned so many techniques in a day, we left buzzing and full of anticipation for this whole new world that had opened up to us. Amanda is a super kind and patient teacher and makes sure you understand every step of the way. I would highly recommend this course. We were absolute beginners and left feeling confident to embark on our own quilt-making journey."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you for this review A-C. Such a pleasure to meet you and Emely and to see your two very different quilts develop over the course of the day. Amanda"

Toni reviewed: Introduction to ceramics - 8 week course

"This has been a very enjoyable course. So much so that I have booked another one. Bob and Joe are friendly, patient and explain techniques really clearly. The facilities are great and I have been able to improve my skills. Every week I was warmly welcomed and encouraged. I highly recommend giving it a go."

Lindsey reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"Great course. We were welding within 30 minutes and by the end of the day we'd tried several types and I think I now have an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each. Roger's very passionate about what he does which made it a fun day."

Laura reviewed: Throwing & hand-building pottery workshops £64 per person for 2 hour workshop

"Had a fantastic time throwing and hand building with Catherine, an incredibly patient teacher. Much harder than expected but Catherine was encouraging and by the end we had managed to each throw a couple of pots."

Tor Inge Dolve reviewed: Two-day woodcarving for beginners

"William Barsley is a very competent wood carver. He is a good instructor and supportive in the learning process. I would definitely recommend this course to others."

Julie reviewed: Wet felting workshop - Making a bag

"I had a very enjoyable day, I learnt a lot about wet felting and I was very pleased with the bag I made. Our tutor Tunde was very friendly and taught us a lot and made the day very enjoyable. I would be very happy to do another course with Tunde in the future."

N White reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"Had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. Was told a could rebook at any time as no refund was offered. Spoke to Ted on messenger and seems like a nice enough bloke."