Latest reviews

Chloe & Haydn reviewed: Cornish Blacksmithing Experience

"Booked the "Afternoon for 2" course for my boyfriend's birthday and we had a great time. Jeremy is a very good teacher and made us feel comfortable with the forge, tools and machines! Love the items we made and would happily return for another session!"

Jan reviewed: Mokume Gane - gift making, polymer clay

"A fantastic morning. I really enjoyed learning how to create the beautiful clay shapes. Helga was extremely kind and helpful. I would fully recommend this course."

Alison Alderson reviewed: Fused glass art for the garden

"Excellent friendly workshop. We wanted something special as a wedding present for our daughter. The final work was stunning even though I really thought it was not possible to achieve. Diana's advice and patience was very appreciated. We are very grateful for her help and range of materials available to create the effects we wanted."

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery and Craft workshops responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review. I hope they love it x"

Sally N reviewed: Stained glass taster day in Worcestershire

"We had the most fantastic day with Vicky, learned so much. The day was very much"hands on" and Vicky guided us every step of the way. I chose to use lead and my daughter copper foil, and we made very different things. Highly recommend this workshop. We are inspired to get the basic kit needed and explore more. Vicky more than happy to suggest supplies, tools and ideas so we can begin! Thanks"

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Dear Sally, did I mention this glass lark is addictive........? Great to hear that you are exploring ways of carrying on with your new found skills, you certainly know what you are doing, it's just practice and confidence remember. All the best, Vicky"

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

"Spending a day with Jo at the Boho Shed's furniture painting workshop was wonderfully relaxing and mindful experience. I arrived with a charity shop cheap and cheerful practice piece and came away with something that now takes pride of place in my home. Not to mention bursting with enthusiasm and ideas for allsorts of projects and armed with a whole range of techniques and the hands on experience of applying them. Thank you Jo for your kind and generous teaching, I hope to join you on one of your upholstery courses later in the year."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Jacqui, I'm over the moon you enjoyed the workshop so much. Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. I can't wait to see what you produce at home. Give me a shout if you need any further help. I look forward to seeing you later in the year for the upholstery workshop. x"

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

"Fantastic workshop and would happily do again. Melanie explained everything clearly and was very helpful. "

Tony Iles reviewed: Woodturning - Beginner's Platter and Bowl Turning

"An excellent day. Paul is a very skilled craftsman and explained clearly what we needed to do at each stage of the process. Very pleased with the bowl and the platter. I now feel conformable about learning more. Thank you to Paul's partner for lunch and mugs of tea. "

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks Tony, I'm glad you enjoyed the day and I hope you continue with your progress."

Sue reviewed: Fundamentals of Italian fencing - Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)

"Booked this course for my son and his friend. To say they had a great time was an understatement. Jude was an excellent teacher who had plenty of time and patience to go through the various moves. My son and his friend have both said they want to return for further tuition. "

The English Country House responded:

"Hi Sue, I thoroughly enjoyed working with the lads, they’re a great pair, fun and bright and absolute naturals at fencing! They’re welcome back anytime! Best wishes, Jude"

Izzy Skelton reviewed: Full day private jewellery tuition for 1-4 people

"We had a brilliant day with Sam on the silver jewellery day. Sam is a great teacher, super friendly and encouraging. We all made rings, he let us choose how we wanted to make it and allowed us to creative with what we made. It was a fun and creative day. Thanks Sam! "

Lindsay Staddon reviewed: Quilt in a Day, one-to-one course with Amanda Jane Ogden

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Quilt in a Day course with Amanda. It was extremely informative and covered all the basics of quilting step by step. I really liked the fact it was "hands on" and that Amanda got me to do each stage of the process myself. A lot of thought has clearly gone into this course to make sure it covers everything a beginner quilter needs to know. The fact it is one to one meant we covered a lot. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning how to quilt."

Amanda Jane Textiles responded:

"Thank you Lindsay, for your review. It was a pleasure to see your progress over the course of the day. Thank you for travelling such a long way to do the course. I think you are going to love quilt-making. Amanda"

Alex reviewed: Fused glass introduction 1/2 day at Kingcot, Worcestershire

"We had such a great time with Vicky learning about glasswork. We created 2 pieces of art in the studio with lots of support and tuition. It was a great space with so many materials to use I felt like a kid in a sweet shop. It has definitely given me the bug and I'd love to do more. Thank you for such a lovely experience "

Kingcot Gallery responded:

"Alex, thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated. It's always good to try something new and even better to hear that you'd like to carry it on! Fingers crossed we can find somewhere a bit closer.........! All the best Vicky"

Danielle reviewed: Powertex Green Man or Lady Wall Art Workshop - Fabric Sculpted- by Inky Escapades

"Exceptional course, and was a fabulous way to spend a day. I bought this as a gift for myself and mum and sister, great fun getting a little messy and expanding our creative boundaries. Karen was lovely to work with, very generous with her knowledge and loved all the stories and anecdotes throughout the day. I can highly recommend and will almost certainly be going back for more."

Inky Escapades responded:

"Good Afternoon Danielle Thank you so much for leaving such kind words it is a lovely review I really enjoyed meeting you both and helping you to create your Green Man / Mother Nature Garden plaques. It would be lovely to see you all back again for more Powertex Fun Thanks so much Kind Regards Karen Hewitt @ Inky Escapades "

Sue Percy reviewed: Lampshade Making Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"Had an absolutely brilliant time making a lampshade on this course. Karen is a brilliant teacher So pleased with my finished shade. Definitely recommend "

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"It was lovely to meet you, Sue. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop, hope to see you another time. Karen"

Tara reviewed: Leaded Stained Glass Workshop, Northampton

"Will was patience and calm teaching us all how to achieve a stain glass piece. Giving us all time. Premises lovely too."

Heather reviewed: Latch Hook Wall Hanging Workshop

"Great tutor. Clear instruction, good venue. Inexpensive way to learn a new skill. Have signed up for another course. "

Jane Bensley reviewed: Stained Glass using the Copper Foil Technique

"I had a wonderful day with Elaine, she was so patient with me and a really good teacher. I’m back with her for more next month. It’s all booked and looking forward to making more stained glass. Fantastic thank you. Jane x"

Stained Glass by Elaine Alexandra responded:

"Hi Jane Thank you for your kind review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your workshop and I look forward to seeing you again next month. Elaine "

Sue Gray reviewed: Pole lathe course - Make a Mallet

"I bought this course as a Christmas present for my difficult to buy for husband! He thoroughly enjoyed his day and is extremely proud of the mallet he made. He said the he said he would be more than happy to have a go at another course and I think I might join him. "

Kim and Andrew Shorley reviewed: Green man book box

"A wonderful time, learning new skills and being playful with a really helpful and encouraging tutor and crafter."

Feline Fixins Powertex Fun responded:

"Hi Kim & Andrew, thank you for your review. It was lovely to meet you both, and to help you create your excellent projects. I hope you have had lots of compliments. Best wishes Jan"

Charlotte J reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"An outstanding class. Clare’s studio is a haven of calm with lots of her inspirational work on display. The course was well-paced, covering a good range of techniques and then giving us free rein to try them out. With only 4 students in the class, we had lots of desk space and plenty of individual attention. Clare is a generous and enthusiastic teacher who provided thoughtful guidance and loads of materials and supplies, and encouraged us to explore our own creativity. I feel really inspired. "

Clare Cosens Designs responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Charlotte. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the workshop!"

Sue reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Bought as a gift for my husband who thoroughly enjoyed his day. "

WTF Workshops responded:

"So glad he enjoyed his day and thanks for your booking Sue! "

Rose Barlow reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Lou is brilliant the course is very enjoyable and she is so supportive and helpful. I do as many as I can and learn something new each time. I highly recommend it for anyone. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy you enjoyed the workshop and shall pass your feedback onto the course tutor. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Charlotte reviewed: Willow handbag / shoulder bag

"I originally booked myself and my husband onto this course as part of his Christmas present. We are both professional creatives, but willow weaving is something niether of us had done before. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Rachel was incredibly welcoming, patient and knowledgeable. Keeping a close eye on everyone in the class and offering assistance when things inevitably got muddled. The day was nicely paced, and it was great to have some choice over the type of weave you could do so that everyone's baskets were truly unique. We will definitely be looking to go back and have a go at something more ambitious in the future. "

Christine Robinson reviewed: Tiffany stained glass wild flowers workshop

"This Tiffany flower workshop was worth the 2 hr drive - great venue, lovely cafe attached to the workshop, the whole day was a crafty person's perfect day out. Exceptional tutors in Kate and Laura, lots of tips and tricks to create beautiful Tiffany flowers. I'll be booking again. Thank you."

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"We look forward to seeing you again, thank you for the lovely review. "

Anna reviewed: Stained glass suncatcher workshop - Full Day

"Had such a lovely time learning how to make the suncatcher! Jo is very knowledgable and she teachs with genuine enthusiasm and love for the craft. The class was in-depth and well explained and I felt acomplished at the end of day leaving with my new stained glass piece! Thank you Jo :)"

Seaview Studio responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Anna. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day. We had a lovely group and it was a please to teach you. I hope your suncatcher will be catching the sun now Spring is here :)"

Jan Murray reviewed: Full Day Adult Mosaic Workshop

"Excellent workshop Friendly welcoming and very informative instruction ! All material and equipment provided of a high standard and the help and tuition led to very successful outcomes from EVERYONE taking part. I would unreservedly recommend this course👍😃"

The Art Doctor UK 2022 responded:

"Thank you so much, it was brilliant to have you. Really appreciate your kind words and feedback! Hope to see you again at a future workshop. Kindest, Helen"