Latest reviews

Barbara Ward reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A brilliant day, so enjoyable. Jonny and Becky are excellent teachers, very patient! I would definitely recommend the course. Thanks also for the lovely lunch, home made cake and general hospitality"

Daniel reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Richard was very insightful and informative, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend to a friend"

Charles Mylchreest reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"What a great weekend. A superb set-up and excellent tutoring made this a memorable few days. An excellent way to reacquaint yourself with handy work or to try something new. Arian was good fun and very knowledgeable."

Alice Brooks reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Really enjoyable day, with a really chilled atmosphere loads of help and a fantastic basket to bring home that will last forever. Definitely recommend it and choose the lunch as it’s fabulous, didn’t go hungry or thirsty all day."

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you Alice It was great to me you all and your baskets were fantastic!"

Alan Eardley reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I have just attended this course, and I am certain that I will be returning! During the course, I have turned a plank of wood into a beautiful box and learned so much from Mark. He is a great teacher and the workshop is a great place to make a box. I will be returning as I have confidence in Mark, the workshop and I am inspired to try something more challenging."

Helen Leigh-Rush reviewed: Large size Christmas wreath (#1) kit with warm white lights (Code 104)

"Abigail and Melody were very helpful and I cannot wait to hear what my friends and family think of their presents… so excited!!"

Inion responded:

"It was a pleasure to help you Helen and we also hope all your friends and family like their presents too. Send us some photos when they are finished!"

Angie page reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"I did the course with my Husband, Son and Daughter in Law. It was their treat to us and we had no idea what to expect. It was an amazing experience. Matthew has a wonderfully relaxed teaching style and made us believe we could achieve anything. We learned so much with plenty of laughs along the way. We produced some beautiful pots, and can't wait to pick them up once they are fired and ready for us. I really recommend this course for anyone who may have an interest in pottery, or even if you think you don't. You may surprise yourself. I certainly did."

Kate & Kiran Cheema reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Great I introduction to epoxy, suitable for complete beginners. Richard was patient, very informative, a great teacher all round! Put up with Kiran’s incessant questions and was generous with his expertise! Highly recommended."

Sean reviewed: Silver jewellery making workshop for 2 people

"Having no experience with jewellery making, Julie ensured we were choosing the design that we wanted. Even before the class started, we felt the warm welcome from Julie. The class itself was amazing and Julie took time for each one of us to progress with our design and offered advice on how each of our designs can effect the ring and the process. I definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to try something new. The facilities, tools, and the cake, was amazing. Thank you Julie for your time."

Jewellery By Julie responded:

"It was a very enjoyable and productive session. Thank you Sean for the kind words and for taking the time to write a review. I hope you both enjoy wearing your rings."

Jessica reviewed: Christmas Calligraphy Baubles with Laney's Lettering

"I did this course yesterday with the lovely Bonnie. It was such a great afternoon, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bonnie was great at explaining the different strokes and really encouraging. I’ve already some more baubles to make some more at home"

Laney's Lettering responded:

"Thank you so much for the kind review, Jessica. I'm so glad that you had a great time and that you are already using your new skills to add some more baubles to the collection. It was lovely to meet you."

Pete Hunter reviewed: Blacksmithing for two people North West UK

"Cannot speak highly enough about Bob, what a legend. Took my friend for his birthday and we both absolutely loved it, Bob is an incredibly knowledgeable and patient teacher and a good laugh too. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Brilliant."

Louise reviewed: Sterling Silver One Day Simple Ring Making Course (Merseyside)

"I love my ring and had a really good time making it, Thank you."

Rees reviewed: Wire Wrapping Jewellery Course (Merseyside)

"We attended the wire wrapping course as a group activity and had a really great time making some lovely pieces. Thank you for being so patient Carol ??"

Kathleen Warrender reviewed: Full day beginners silver clay- Woodland botanical pendants

"Myself and my 2 friends attended this workshop, I can honestly say we all really enjoyed it, Rebecca is a remarkable teacher and had a very relaxed and attentive nature to us all. We all went home with our lovely silver clay handmade jewellery feeling extremely happy with what we had archived with Rebecca’s professional teaching. 100% I would love to do more jewellery making with Rebecca and so would my friends. Highly recommend. Kathy."

Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure teaching you and seeing the amazing jewellery you made."

Louise Johnson reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"Having attended a couple of workshops for this skill, I was feeling very unskilled. I have learned more from Caryl in her one day course than I did from the others put together. Caryl shared her tips and methods openly and addressed all of the worries I had. A thoroughly enjoyable day during which I was able to produce a panel I feel very proud of. I would heartily recommend to anybody, beginner or not, as Caryl tailors to your own needs. Get booking!"

Caryl Hallett Stained Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your great feedback Louise- very much appreciated. Good luck with your future glass projects! Caryl x"

Lesley Turner reviewed: Paint pouring workshop with lunch - it's all about making flowers

"Excellent workshop. Anne and Sue were very welcoming and fun to be with Lots of information and help for complete novices. A great lunch and lovely venue. Would recommend this for anyone that loves art but also likes a different medium"

Interior Boost responded:

"Thank you so much Lesley for leaving us such a lovely review. We had a wonderful day. Sue & I cannot wait to have you visit us again for more fun. See you very soon. Anne"

Liz Meadows reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Hedgerow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden

"I so enjoyed Marianne's Basketry one day course last weekend. I had never done anything like this before and it has really made me see baskets in a whole new light as so much goes into the making, from the preparation of the willow, the varying colours and different types of weave. I admit I found it challenging at times and the process was different to how I had imagined but Marianne was so kind, calm and helpful that I amazed myself and managed to produce a terrific basket by the end of the day. The weaving action is very therapeutic and mindful and the sense of achievement is so rewarding. Thank you Marianne for giving us the opportunity to learn something new and generally for a super day."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Hello Liz, Thank you so much for your amazing review! I've never had such a stunning review like the one you gave me. So fantastic to hear that you've had such a great time. It was a pleasure to meet you and Helena. So wonderful to see her enthusiasm for the craft and to see her progressing so amazingly fast! It made it all great fun. I'll soon put the process of making the base on video, so Helena can make another basket, all on her own. Thank you again very much. Very best wishes, Marianne Crafty Basketry"

Debbie Saward reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"A great day with Kate and the other students. Kate provided great support and is very skilled in willow sculpture. I was delighted with the hare I made. The lunch was good too."

Sean Sullivan reviewed: Knife Making and Bladesmith Classes: Hand-Forged Viking Knife

"A Viking knife day was given to me as a 60th birthday present by my wife and two sons one of whom was able to join me for the day. Paul introduced us to the basics for the day ahead. We were then taken under Spencer's guidance in the production of our knife. Spencer encourages, advises and occasionally corrects (thank you). The end result is not to Spencer's exacting standard, his work is brilliant, but we were patiently guided through the stages to produce a crafted and sharp knife to be proud of. These guys are expert craftsmen who wish for you to succeed and leave with a smile on your face. We both did that. Spencer and Paul, you have our thanks. Our knives will be in the oven soon."

Richard Sullivan reviewed: Knife Making and Bladesmith Classes: Hand-Forged Viking Knife

"I had a fantastic day at Anvil Forge with Paul and Spencer. Paul would accept nothing less than perfection making a fire poker, but this was exactly what we needed to be able to learn the skills we needed to make a knife. Spencer’s enthusiasm was evident from the start, and he clearly wanted nothing more than for us to go home with a high-quality knife that not only we were pleased with, but that he was also pleased with. Spencer’s patience and advice made for a hugely enjoyable day and ensured we succeeded in making a knife."

Hari Vaudrey reviewed: Contemporary oil painting for beginners and improvers.

"Lovely day, great teaching, beautiful venue. Fab lunch. Highly recommended"

Ann Miller reviewed: 1-to-1 Beginners Leatherworking Workshop

"What a great time I had. Pippa is lovely and extremely knowledgeable. I never knew there are so many aspects to leather, dying and conditioning etc. she explained so much and offered tips on my projects, she obviously loves and has a passion for leather and what she does. Her booklet which accompanies the course is very helpful, I started purchasing leather and tools as soon as I got home. THANK YOU, Pippa"

Pamela Carter reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Hedgerow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden

"A very interesting course which I thoroughly enjoyed. Marianne gave just the right amount of instruction, help and advice. The small numbers made it very inclusive. Thank you, Marianne"

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Dear Pam, Thank you so much for your kind words! So wonderful to hear that you've had such a great time. It was a pleasure to meet you. I hope you'll have a lot of pleasure from your basket. You did a fantastic job! Thank you again very much. Very best wishes, Marianne Crafty Basketry"

Sharmila Parks reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Taster Workshop

"I went with a friend for a taster session and we would both definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to give it a go. Suzanne was an excellent and patient teacher. Neither of us are particularly "crafty" but both of us managed to make 3 lovely beads under her tuition. It was totally absorbing and mindful working with the glass. A truly memorable experience."

Suzanne Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for leaving a lovely review Sharmila. So pleased you both enjoyed your workshop. Suzanne x"

Linda Carter reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Hedgerow Basket Making for Beginners/Improvers - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden

"This was my first go at basket weaving and I really could not have found a better teacher in Marianne. She was so helpful in every way. Everything was considered from setting up to the finished article. We were promised we would make a basket and we did!!! Excellent course!!"

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Hello Linda, Thank you so much for your lovely review! So fantastic to hear that you've had such a great time. It was a pleasure to work on this together and make sure you all had a tremendous time. I thoroughly enjoyed the jokes and praises between you all. It was great fun. Looking forward to the next time we'll meet. Thank you again very much. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you and all your energy. Very best wishes, Marianne xx Crafty Basketry"