Latest reviews

Helen Davison reviewed: Stained Glass for Home and Garden

"I had a lovely day, Anna was a great tutor ,giving one to one attention when needed. I'm hooked, this was a Christmas gift from last year and now this years Christmas gifts will be all the tools to allow me to practice at home. Would highly recommend. "

Anna Conti Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Helen, So glad to hear that you had such a great time. if you have any questions about the tools or techniques, feel free to contact for advice. If you want to learn about working with lead, the next workshops are 25th/26th Jan 2025."

Lewis reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Great course, got to work on 2 different projects for woodturning and learnt a lot of new skills, Rick was really informative and explained techniques and concepts well and was really patient and helpful."

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you very much Lewis, I'm glad you enjoyed your day with me. Well done with your two projects, you should be proud of what you achieved. All the best - Rick"

Rachel reviewed: Wreath Making

"I always enjoy this wreath making event. The materials are available for you to choose yourself and staff are on hand to help and advise if needed."

Linda reviewed: Metal embossing foil DIY wreath kit

"Delivery good. It is a present so not made yet but all likes good from what I’ve seen in the box!"

Catherine reviewed: Introduction to DIY at home

"What a day! I am someone who could not even hold a drill properly & here I an so much more confident to put a shelf, fix a leaking tap myself, handle the drill correctly, cut on the saw machine, paint the right way & so much more. Tyler is an amazing instructor & he gave me that confidence that I could do so many things myself. I wish I could give more stars but 5 is the maximum I can give. All the best, Cath"

TM Woodcrafts responded:

"Hi Catherine, thank you for your lovely review! It was a fantastic day and I hope you took a lot of positive things from the class! 🙂"

Mark L reviewed: Festive Christmas Nordic Tomte - Gnome Workshop

"Heather was a great tutor, and the afternoon was a jolly affair, and kickstarted Christmas 2024 wonderfully."

Kevin Harriman reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Great Course, very informative hosts learnt so much and managed to actually produce some artwork by the end. ( not sure its going to win any prizes.) "

WTF Workshops responded:

"Thank you for the review Kevin :) Was great having you at the workshop and your project looked great, who needs prizes anyway when you have your own scrap metal sculpture! "

Kelly reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"I bought this as a surprise for my partner's birthday, and he absolutely loved it. Steve and Angie were both so lovely. Steve did an amazing job explaining everything we needed to do, and you could really feel his genuine passion for what we were creating. Angie made us feel welcome and talked me through everything. My partner enjoyed the bauble session so much that he can't wait to book the full taster session soon. Thank you so much for making the experience so enjoyable and memorable."

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Kelly, it was a pleasure working with you both. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Steve and Angie "

Fiona reviewed: Weave a Scarf in a Day - Rochdale

"I enjoyed every part of this course. From being able to choose yarn to setting up the loom and then weaving; I learnt so much! Anne clearly explained each step and gave lots of individual support . Thrilled with the end result - I have already booked onto the patterned scarf course."

Karen reviewed: Wreath Workshops - The Arkle Manor

"The tutor was lovely and helpful I was a bit disapointed about the amount of embelishments there was available to add to the foliage. It was a gift to someone else, so luckily I had some bits to add to brighten it up. It looked nothing like the photo! "

Matthew Harrison reviewed: Introduction to Loom Weaving

"Excellent Course + Instructor. Very much enjoyed it!"

Kendall Clarke responded:

"Thank you Matthew. So pleased you enjoyed the day. You’re a natural - carry on weaving! "

Claire Sumner reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"A great day with Mark learning new skills - not used green wood before & have limited woodwork experience. The day wasn’t rushed, plenty of guidance and instruction but also time to get stuck in myself. Well equipped workspace set in the woodland the wood is harvested from & lovely home cooked lunch. I’m going to do another course with Mark next year - the oval carved bowl. "

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Claire Thank you for joining us and for taking time to review your day. You achieved loads and produced a great bowl. All the best Mark"

Ella reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Had an absolutely amazing experience here a few weeks ago. Adrian and Andy were super friendly and patient, not only teaching us step by step but also very happy to talk about their ongoing projects! It's an incredible thing to create something from a simple piece of metal, and to do it in such a welcoming environment was an experience I won't soon forget. Not to mention the delicious homemade lunch and bakes provided, really icing on the cake! Thank you Adrian, Andy and Debbie - I can't wait to come back."

Jackie Clement reviewed: Seasonal Decorations - All Things Willow

"Really good enjoyable course. Lots of information,practical demonstration and help throughout the course and friendly atmosphere."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the course! Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Julia Smithson reviewed: Wood & resin serving board workshop class

"My husband come home raving about this course, he loved the hands on experience and highly rated Alex who was very knowledgeable and passed on lots of excellent tips for a budding home enthusiast."

Sarah reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"What an excellent experience! Steve and Angie are kind, warm and fun hosts and Steve’s teaching filled us with confidence and knowledge. Highly recommend!! "

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Sarah, it was lovely to meet you and your family. Regards Steve and Angie "

Allison reviewed: Adventures in book binding with Ali Reeve

"Fab course, Bookbinding was new to me, loved it! Ali was so organised with everything set up perfectly. This meant she could check and assist everyone easily. The day flew by, looking forward to trying other courses by Ali."

Stamps Away responded:

"Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it, and can’t wait for you to visit again."

Sarah Craven reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"An excellent and fun time spent with Chris blowing a Christmas bauble. Excellent tuition and guidance and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend"

Janice Wilson reviewed: Wreath Making

"This was my first time if wreath making at this venue. It was a just get on with it course, and if I wasn't a relatively artistic person I would have struggled. People were around to ask,but I thought it was a demonstrated course. I did make a lovely wreath,which I am pleased with but it was expensive."

Susan Busby reviewed: Fused glass Xmas trees

"I support an adult with learning difficulties and this was a lovely little workshop for her to do. Although simple it's something within her capabilities so my support is very minimalistic. This was a great confidence booster for her as she has effectively done most of it herself. It also opened up a social situation so she could engage with people within the community. She has now been booked to do pottery painting as her next venture coming up shortly; a Gingerbread house. I personally found this workshop very relaxing and intend participating myself at some point. That's how good I consider this to be. It helps people with learning difficulties integrate in the community but it also helps with our own mental health. That I got from simply watching this lady I support."

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

"Thanks for the lovely honest review. It is great to know we are helping people as well as spreading our passion xx"

Jo reviewed: Explore your creativity in enamels- An introductory Morning of Enamelling for One ,Two or, Three People

"Brilliant course ran by the lovely Christine. I bought my mum the course her birthday and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended "

Original Kiln-fired Enamelled Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Jo, I was a pleasure to run the workshop for the three of you. I love to see students create something truly one off to suit their style. You all made lovely jewellery and I’m sure your Mum’s pendant will receive much admiration and complement her dress brilliantly on your special occasion. Thanks so much for coming to my enamelling session. I appreciate that you took the time to review my course and for the recommendation. "

Laura reviewed: Wreath Making

"I booked this session as I had attended and enjoyed it last year. Unfortunately, this year’s experience was much different. It was not run by Rachel, as advertised, and there was a lot less guidance and instruction - more just a case of get on with it. Firstly, the willow rings were pre-made, which was a fun skill to try out last year. I managed to make a fairly decent wreath but only by remembering the instructions I was given last year. The quality of decorations was also significantly lower. The branches were very prickly, rather than the usual Norman fir branches, and there were no cinnamon sticks, lotus flowers or dried fruit to add colour, and no nice fabric ribbons to decorate with. Finally, the lovely hot drinks were missing and it was lacking in festive atmosphere. Next year I will be looking for a course actually run by Rachel Hutton."

Annette reviewed: Seasonal Decorations - All Things Willow

"Excellent introduction to Willow weaving. The tutor was excellent combining demonstrations with just enough practical help when needed. A number of simple techniques were introduced. I left the course with 3 decorations that will be used at home this Christmas. "

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the course! Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Mary Lu reviewed: Luxury soy candle making kit

"Really good communication with seller, item looks fab although it's a Christmas present so I haven't tried it yet. Very excited about gifting this as it looks wonderful!"

Hiltingbury Holistics responded:

"Ahhh so lovely to hear! Thanks ever so. x"

Jane mcpherson reviewed: Fused glass picture curve

"Brilliant afternoon course. Really enjoyed it. Definitely would recommend and will do one again in the new year. Jane ad her colleagues were really knowledgeable and helpful."