Latest reviews

Marie Idziaczek reviewed: 'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Rucksack/ Backpack

"I have never received such a wonderful gift as this. Make a bag in a day. I spent a full day in George's purpose built workshop. There were so many leathers to choose from which ensures every bag is unique. Using a variety of tools, machinery and techniques. George is a friendly, experienced and knowledgeable tutor. Definitely will return another time."

A. Cooke reviewed: One on one gem cutting tuition: faceting an emerald cut

"Highly recommended. James is a very knowledgable instructor with years of experience and went through everything patiently. I now have the confidence to do faceting myself having been shown what to do. Great introduction to gem cutting."

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you very much! I had a great time with the tuition, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you. Best of luck with your adventures in lapidary! Regards, James :)"

Alison reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Fantastic day, couldn’t have been better. Jon and Becky are friendly and encouraging teachers. Lunch was fabulous. My finished basket received a surprised (good) reception when I got home. I highly recommend this course."

Vicki Wren reviewed: Introduction to glass fusion afternoon half day taster (beginners)

"Great afternoon. Really enjoyed it."

Gill reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Informative and fun. Richard is a patient, learner centred tutor. He gave us a basic understanding of how best to handle the materials and then practice the basics under his careful supervision. As a group we achieved some really satisfying results. I now feel inspired and equipped with the confidence to have a go at a bigger and more challenging project."

Daisy Carpenter reviewed: Half Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner Dorset, South West

"Great time with Joe, highly recommended! Came away with a gorgeous bowl"

Joe Creed-Kaile responded:

"Great to meet you, enjoy the bowl"

Simon reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"Just wonderful! Nadine's a delight, and so thoughtful and patient. True creative freedom! Gorgeous."

Nadine Mahoney responded:

"Thanks for the kind words. Hope the glass looks great in your home."

Lorraine (and Judy) reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"Me and my friend had a fabulous afternoon and both came away from our session having made two beautiful rings. Kami is a great teacher, very kind, helpful and encouraging. Nothing was too much bother for her. Thank you so much Kami, we would highly recommend you to anyone interested in having a go at silversmithing."

Mya Designs responded:

"Hi Lorraine, Thank you for a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning some of the techniques involved in making your ring. It's beautiful and suits you! You're most welcome to come and join me for other crafts you'd like to explore. Looking forward to meeting you again in the future. Take care Kami xx"

Stephanie reviewed: Glass marble making with borosilicate

"A highly enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours, creating your own marble with small student to teacher ratio meaning you can really plough on! Martin is very personable and creates a nice, friendly environment to work on your craft."

Deborah Picton reviewed: Personalised Bottle Light/Lantern and Hanging Plaque Workshop - One Day

"Really enjoyed this course with the lovely Jo. Beautiful environment in Arley hall gardens, but learnt a lot of different techniques, well worth going and I woukd highly recommend to anyone. Really great, interesting, informative day (with complimentary homemade scones and cakes to boot!!) what’s not to love! Thanks Jo x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely words Deb. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day, and the scones and cakes too! :-)"

Jo x reviewed: Silver metal clay taster course

"I had such a lovely time on this workshop. I was quite apprehensive beforehand as I’d never done anything like it before. However, Michelle took us slowly step by step through the stages so we were able to produce some lovely jewellery, and was always on hand to help when necessary. Thank you, such a great workshop that I would definitely recommend."

Buttercup Jewellery responded:

"Ah Jo, thanks for your lovely review! Your finished pieces were just fab AND you were the jump ring closing champion!! ?"

Carolyn reviewed: Crochet workshops in Leeds City Centre

"I had a great 1:1 session with Ann in the lovely surroundings of the Vintage Tearoom. After several previous attempts to get going with crochet I needed a refresher on the basics and a confidence boost. Unlike a group session, Ann could keep an eye on everything I did as I went along and was right there to assist when I was unsure. I would really recommend this to anyone interested in getting to grips with crochet."

Leeds Central Faith and Light responded:

"Thank you Carolyn, for this lovely review. I am pleased that you found the workshop helpful as a refresher for the basics of crochet. I hope you are now able to enjoy your new found confidence in this craft."

James reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"Anna is a friendly and helpful teacher. It is best to plan only one or two pieces. I made three but had to finish them off at home and was only able to make them in the time as Anna went over the booked time. Generous."

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"Hi James, thank you for the positive summary of my course. You turned out to be a gifted student who I enjoyed working with."

Karen reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners in Exeter

"Anna was patient, generous with her knowledge and helpful. She provided all the materials and equipment we needed. Came away with 3 pieces of jewellery that I love! A thoroughly enjoyable day."

Silver Jewellery Art responded:

"Hallo Karen, thank you very much for such nice opinion. You are a very talented person and I just helped you prove yourself in a new field."

Janice reviewed: Photography Days

"I have recently returned from a thoroughly enjoyable individually tailored two day workshop with Richard and Sue. Both are enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming hosts who are extremely helpful and knowledgable putting you at ease when guiding you through the seemingly array of dials and program sequences on my new DSLR camera whilst demonstrating the photographic benefits. This helped my confidence to take the camera off automatic mode. Opening up freedom of artistic interpretation of the view infant of the lens rather than the preprogrammed automatic - Thank you."

Esther reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Had a really great day and even made some prints that I would be happy to put on the wall! Judith was an excellent teacher and I learnt a lot. Would definitely recommend."

Lynne Tedford reviewed: Winter Felted Landscapes

"Easily the best workshop that I have ever experienced. The welcome, the venue, the workspace, the ambience, Camilla and her friendly staff, the wonderful food, Melanie our lovely tutor and the superb range and quality of the provided materials were all exceptional. I have attended many workshops across the UK and this is the only one that I have found to be totally faultless. Absolute perfection. The cherry on the cake is that I now have a felted landscape, of which I am very proud, thanks to Melanie's friendly, patient and expert guidance. Thank you all for an amazing day, I will be back. Lynne"

@:Toolerstone responded:

"Thank you so much for your fabulous review Lynne! We are so pleased you enjoyed your day with us. We really hope you come and see us again very soon! From the @:Toolerstone team x"

Jenny reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Highly recommend this day course learning how to wood turn with Jake. He’s a very patient and encouraging teacher and I was delighted with how quickly I picked up the process. I learnt so much and am so pleased with the bowl I made, it looks so professional. I’ll definitely be looking to develop this skill more in the future. Thank you!"

Tara Barrington reviewed: Beginners Ring Wax Carving Workshop

"I attended the workshop with my boyfriend and had such a lovely time! Emily made it a truly special experience, talking us through the workshop step by step. I would thoroughly recommend for an amazing day out! Thank you Emily!"

The Metalsmith responded:

"Thank you so much, Tara! I'm so pleased that you had such a lovely time!! Can't wait to see the finished rings! You're most welcome!"

Caralyn reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"What a lovely way to spend the day! Judith was so welcoming, everything was so well organised and she was very supportive and helpful. Nothing seemed too much trouble for her and I think we all came away feeling confident in our ability to carry on with making more prints. I would highly recommend Judith and this course."

Paul reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Two fantastic days doing something new, learning new skills from a passionate and talented maker, supported by a great assistant (who also has access to wonderful cakes!). And I left with a stool I'm very proud of."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Ah yes, the cakes are good. All credit to Toby's nan. Thanks for talking the time to review - hopefully see you again one day."

Judy Rathbone reviewed: Silversmithing workshop

"Kami is a patient and encouraging teacher and we were able to try out a range of different silver smithing techniques. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience with the added bonus of a lovely piece of jewellery to take away! I would fully recommend"

Mya Designs responded:

"Hiya Judy, Thanks for the lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning some techniques such as making silver balls as well as hammering, texturing and polishing your ring using a range of tools. Your ring is awesome and so well made and hope it makes for some happy memories for you and your friend. You're most welcome anytime and it's been a pleasure to meet you too. x"

Diana Horrocks reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"We had a very enjoyable day with Kate who helped us make our beautiful heron and hare. Excellent refreshments and a purpose built workshop made this a very good experience"

Cath Coolican Smith reviewed: Fabric books and journals

"I had a lovely day. Jen was very friendly and helpful and I felt so much more confident at the end of the course"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Cath, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing you later in the month for your next course ?"

Chris Johnstone reviewed: 'Pick & Stick' China Mosaic Workshop

"Well organised course and Pat was an excellent teacher. All equipment was provided and I ended up with my first handcrafted mosaic coaster! Thanks for a lovely morning."

Blue Jelly Moon responded:

"It was lovely to meet you this morning and thank you for your review! So glad you liked your mosaiced coaster and hopefully will be proudly displayed and used on a regular basis x"