Latest reviews

Kathy McNeil reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Harrogate

"Thank you for a super day Anne. My scarf is all washed and dry, I'm so pleased with it. It was really interesting listening to how you set up the loom and I found your instructions throughout the day, very clear, everything made sense and the day progressed at a really good pace."

Sandra Eadie reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima is a fantastic teacher. I had not painted since I was at School (40+ years ago), she re-ignited a passion I had forgotten I had and has help me really develop a confidence in my painting. I have loved every minuet on the course and Purnima's warm & friendly approach has been wonderful."

Kim Bates reviewed: Stained glass one day course for beginners: for two people

"What a fab day my daughter and i spent with Emma at her workshop! Wonderful instruction stage by stage meant that we both finished the day with little mirrors that we were really proud of. We learnt so much across what was a very relaxing enjoyable day, topped up with tea and biscuits - i cant think of a better way to spend a day off !! Emma thank you so much for your patience! Your love of your craft if infectious and someone at our house is hooked and looking to continue learning more! Thoroughly recommended to anyone who has always fancied a dabble !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Tracey Surmon reviewed: Stained Glass Beginners Workshop

"The workshop was a Christmas gift for me with my 14 year old daughter also attending. David was very helpful throughout and extremely patient with both my daughter and myself whilst we got the hang of cutting and building up our stained glass panels. The workshop was informative, fun and an enjoyable day all round. Would definitely recommend it, thank you David."

David J Lilly responded:

"Hi Tracey Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am delighted that you both enjoyed it so much and you both made beautiful panels. It was lovely to meet you both and see you make beautiful stained glass. Best wishes David"

Nicola reviewed: Silver metal clay taster course

"Had such a great time. Michelle explains everything really clearly and is there to help if you need it. I love the jewellery I made and it is all the more special because of the memories I have of a lovely afternoon with my sister and sister in law. I would highly recommend and would love to do another workshop in the future. Thanks Michelle."

Buttercup Jewellery responded:

"Soooo pleased that you had a lovely time at the workshop. Your jewellery was fab too. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! xxx"

Sinead Ambrose reviewed: Full day beginners silver clay- Woodland botanical pendants

"Wonderful! Great excuse for a mother and daughter weekend way, worth the trip down! Brilliant quality of teaching and materials, lovely paced timing and relaxed environment. I can guarantee you can walk away with a beautiful jewellery outcome, something I and my mum will get to treasure forever and wearable daily reminder of the memory. Over the moon from this experience as this was my first time working with silver and has given me the inspiration for future project possibilities. Lovely, lovely time, thank you so much Rebecca! Don't be shocked if we come again :) Sinéad and Lucy x"

Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review. Both your pieces looked amazing and I am so glad I have inspired you to make more jewellery. It would be lovely to see you both you and your mum again and spend the day making more jewellery - I also offer private workshops if you wanted one for just the two of you. Wishing you the best. x"

Carole Williams reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"Thoroughly enjoyed learning drawing. So many different skills to learn. Just enrolled for next course. Purnima is a very good teacher."

Matilda reviewed: BYOB Pottery Experience

"This was a good introduction to wheel pottery and the tutor was clear, concise and had a good dry sense of humour. That said, it did feel like a bit of a production line as there were probably too many student sin the class (around 20), which meant there was some waiting and a limited amount of advice for each student. We did both enjoy the course and definitely learnt a new skill."

Sarah Dawson reviewed: Free machine embroidery with Sarah Sewell

"This was the second time I’ve completed a workshop with Sarah. I had a great morning and came away with a framed piece of work. I will definitely be back."

Created By Hand responded:

"Hi Sarah Thanks for the feedback and we are really pleased that you still have the passion to learn and create. We look forward to welcoming you back for another class soon Dave"

Mekaa reviewed: Introduction to Candlemaking

"This class was great. I really enjoyed it Wendy was brilliant, she made us feel welcome. It was a nice relaxing atmosphere. I’ll definitely be going back to do a few other classes."

Mari Jones reviewed: Watercolour techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I found your watercolour course excellent, the pace is just right for me, with clear explanations and the opportunity to ask questions that will help me. Thank you. Marks 5 out of 5"

Matt Jewitt reviewed: Kitchen Knife Course

"An absolutely excellent experience! Had a great day learning a new craft from stock material to finish. As other reviews also say, every step of the process is explained in detail which really helped my confidence when making the knife. Dave is a great teacher - patient, full of knowledge & enthusiasm for his craft. I've come away from this with a cracking piece of design but also with a whole wealth of information. I'd recommend this course to anyone, especially if you're a designer/maker/creative."

Hand forged Yorkshire responded:

"Fantastic to hear you enjoyed the day Matt, it was great having you in the forge you did a brilliant job with your knife well done. many thanks indeed for your kind review it’s hugely appreciated. Best wishes Dave"

Jaya reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"The best workshop to attend, highly recommend to all! Jolene was so welcoming, an incredible teacher and super patient! Made our first time for jewellery making incredible and fun, a really beautiful experience (especially as a gift to someone special). We personalised our pieces with Jolene's guidance, and we can't wait to wear our new rings and bangles. Truly can't wait to be back for a future workshop. Thanks so much Jolene! Jaya xx"

Harriet Murray reviewed: Stained Glass Beginners Workshop

"I bought this workshop as a christmas present for my boyfriend and we had such a fantastic day. We learnt so much and really felt like it was a day well spent! I would definitely go back again. There are template options for all abilities so no matter how easy/hard you find it, you will always go home with something special. David was very helpful and kind and it was a nice small group of six which was well managed. Thank you!"

David J Lilly responded:

"Hi Harriet Thank you for your lovely review. It was an absolute delight to have you and Elliot there in the workshop and you both were an inspiration and rays of joy for the other participants. I hope to see you in another or this workshop again sometime. Best wishes David"

Gregory Z reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs woodturning workshop

"Great experience! We've learned a lot. Simon's a good teacher"

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Greg & Monika, Thanks for your review and great to meet you both! — Simon"

A “beltingly” good day! reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"Had a lovely day with three other ‘students’. We all got on really well and Richard is a great tutor. I shall take my learning further and already have new projects planned. Highly recommended day with a really nice guy. My belt is now gping to get some real wear!"

Mary Mewett reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"My husband and sons had a great day and Sandy couldn’t have been friendlier. They made some really gorgeous and useful tools."

AthelstaneForge responded:

"Thanks for your review! It was a great day, they all picked it up like naturals! Hopefully see them again for a more advanced project!"

Suzanne reviewed: Silver metal clay taster course

"Had a fabulous, fun afternoon at Michelle’s silver clay workshop. It was a really relaxed but well organised session. Michelle explained everything brilliantly and was very patient and helpful. Perfect for beginners and wonderful to come away with some lovely pieces of jewellery."

Buttercup Jewellery responded:

"Ah thanks for the fab review Suzanne. It was lovely to meet you and well done on making so many beautiful pieces of jewellery! ?"

Alexine Jonval reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Spend the whole day discovering a new craft and both my boyfriend and I got so intensely lost in our own bubble of creativity and it was amazing! Both Felix and Annie were available for help any time and even went out of their way to help us finish our projects on time, which we are both very thankful for! We went home with those super fun lamps! Really highly recommended!"

Danni reviewed: 'Art your way' with Jill Jones FRSA- TWO HOURS

"A really enjoyable spent with Jill. As an art novice I came away amazed at what I was able to achieve. It was a lovely way to spend a morning with friends and work on our very own masterpiece! Diolch Jill"

Nicola Paxton reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"From the moment we walked up the drive we felt welcomed. The day was well paced and well organised. The studio is in a ideal location, one couldn't help but feel relaxed and inspired by the beautiful surroundings. Liz's obvious passion for sharing her skills and knowledge enabled, even a complete beginner like myself, to produce a piece of art that I was proud of. Since returning home I have ordered some essential materials and am looking forward to creating more designs - thank you Liz for giving me a great basis of understanding from which I can continue my journey of discovery in this art form. I would definitely recommend this workshop and can't wait to return."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Nicola, So pleased that you enjoyed your day with me and Bert and thank you for taking the time to review your day; I have a big smile on my face. You all produced such lovely outcomes and showed determination and an openness to try something new. It was lovely working with you all and I really appreciate the distances that we’re travelled to get here. Very best wishes and already looking forward to welcoming you back. Liz and a sleeping Bert"

Emma Collins reviewed: Design a room in your home with weekly one to one consultations

"I would just like to say thank you to Nikki for her brilliant online interiors course! With Nikki's guidance you work through the course modules and homeworks, which all come together to help you discover your personal style so that your finished design is exactly what you want and love. Nikki is very supportive and full of industry knowledge and ideas to guide you to create your ideal scheme. I found the weekly phone calls reassuring as Nikki helped me refine the ideas that I was creating, adding in design tips or suggesting simple changes that I hadn't thought of, then sending me links to explore my ideas further. Week by week everything fell into place to create my finished scheme. With Nikki's guidance I have changed my lounge from a room that "never felt right"to a room that I truly love. I now have the modules and design process ready to use for the next room in our house. Thank you so much Nikki for such a great course!"

Angela Schwarz reviewed: Fused Glass Jewellery

"We did the glass jewellery, silver clay jewellery and zentangle. We had a fabulous day - Alison was very patient and explained everything really well. We have already booked another course!"

The Craft Loft responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review"

Rona reviewed: Fused Glass Panel

"This was an opportunity to learn something new and different. Good variety of materials to use. Claire was super helpful, encouraging and knowledgable. She made me feel welcome and comfortable as the youngest in the class."

Corrinna Toop reviewed: Animal clay sculpture workshops- one day

"A really fun day . I learned so much and was thrilled with the result. Connie is a patient and approachable teacher. I will definitely be doing another one."

Connie Fielder Ceramics and Crafts responded:

"Good Evening Corrinna Thank you so much for your review. I am so please that you and your friend enjoyed the sculpture workshop. It was my pleasure. Both your Fox and Hare look great. Hope to see you soon. Connie"