Latest reviews

Chris Wood reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Everything about this course was excellent. The tuition clear and helpful taking note of my previous lack of experience. The tutor was very helpful and ensured the safety of the pupil at all times. The venue was well looked after and well stocked with appropriate equipment. This was one of the most enjoyable days I have spent for a long time and I would return for a more advanced course if it were to be offered. Lunch and refreshments were provided throughout the day, and were much appreciated. The follow-up notes and photos were unexpected and well thought through. A thoroughly enjoyable experience."

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

"Hi Chris, Thank you for a lovely and honest review; we're really glad you enjoyed your experience and will hopefully be setting up a follow on course soon. Kind Regards, Simon & Louise"

Emma Reynolds reviewed: Beginner's Cupcake Decorating

"Booked this for my parents and daughter as a birthday present, they had a wonderful time, Jane and Paul were so welcoming and friendly and the cakes they brought home looked amazingly professional for a beginner's course. Plenty of yummy refreshments provided. Many thanks for the hospitality and a fabulous day."

Tara House Bakery responded:

"Thank you for this very positive feedback. I am so pleased that your parents and your daughter had a wonderful time. Your father was the first male participant that we have had on our Beginner's Cupcake Decorating course. Your daughter and your parents produced some lovely cupcakes, and were a pleasure to teach. So glad they had a 'fabulous day' and took home some beautifully cupcakes. I hope to see them at a future course."

John Rayner reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Excellent day had on the wood turning course. Both Simon & Louise made me feel most welcome on arrival. Very constructive morning and afternoon sessions with Simon. There to help you constantly and was most grateful for his advice. Nice to receive the follow up notes, photos and video reminding me of a memorable day. Highly recommend the course to anyone. Will certainly be going back! Thank you Louise for a lovely lunch by the way. Kind Regards John Rayner"

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

"Hi John, We're so glad you enjoyed your course and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind Regards, Simon & Louise"

Ross and Jen reviewed: Blacksmithing experience in Grassington (5 hours)

"excellent day completed the 5 hours 2 people workshop. Richard is a fantastic teacher, really patient, super friendly and talked through all the steps showing techniques to aid you in making your desired items. made the best use of time and let us be independent with what we wanted to make. highly recomend this and other sessions - will definatley go back again, we made an original fire poker, display hook and viking/pirate knife. loved every min even the blisters showing how hard we worked :) thank you again for the experiance Richard."

Rosie reviewed: Painting Masterclass - Tenby South Beach - all welcome in lovely Lawrenny

"I had a brilliant time and I learnt so much about the layering process. Louise was so helpful and welcoming and I really enjoyed meeting her and the other people at the workshop. Highly recommend her courses and I look forward to doing another in the future!"

Louise Burdett Artist responded:

"Thanks so much Rosie. It was a pleasure to have you on the workshop and I will look forward to seeing you again and following your own artistic journey. x"

Terry Emberson reviewed: Two-day woodcarving for beginners

"Being a total novice and not very creative, I was surprised at how easy Will made it for me to actually use the carving tool successfully! Will is a brilliant teacher - patient, understandable and vastly talented."

Jackie Chapman reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Huge thanks to Debbie, Adrian and Andy We had a fantastic day making flowers, with very clear instructions and help when needed. Enjoyed a scrumptious lunch and great flapjacks and coffee on arrival. Would strongly recommend this course to anyone."

Mona and Tim reviewed: One-day woodcarving for beginners

"We've had a one day course with Will on an off-grid retreat and it was so brilliant. We both never done anything like that before but Will was so good at putting us at ease, explaining the technique and making it so fun and lovely, letting us be creative!!! The few hours flew by and we had amazing little coasters, hand carved, by the end of it. We wish Will all the best in Devon and we can recommend his courses to anyone who's interested in wood carving or just want to try something new!"

Alison reviewed: Garment construction techniques - A beginners guide to sewing

"I really enjoyed this course, and learnt loads of techniques to make garments in a friendly supportive environment. I recommend anyone wanting to learn the basics of garment making that they attend this course to give them the know how and confidence to start making their own garments. Thanks for a great course."

Christine Such reviewed: 10 Week, 30 hour Silver Jewellery Day School, Thursday

"Really made welcome. Teresa is calm and her steadiness made it easier to start work as a beginner. I felt inspired and came away from the first class bursting with ideas. She respects and nurtures creatbity in her students. A really joyful occasion."

Creative Therapy Space responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Chris, it was such a pleasure to meet you and I can't wait to get to know you more... ooh the stories we shall share whilst creating beautiful treasures!"

Jonathan Court reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"I have been wood turning for only a few weeks and a day with a professional teacher is well worth it. I would recommend a course with Colin for anyone wishing to improve on whatever skills they have. In my case my skills were pretty basic, but Colin taught me a lot of quite impressive techniques that allowed me, with Colin's help, to turn a very nice bowl which is the first serious thing I have made. I then started on a egg-cup but didn't have enough time to finish it. I think it is worth putting in the effort to make one really satisfying piece and the egg-cup is still nice to look at. In helping me turn the bowl, Colin made it clear that he is a perfectionist and the slightest blemish on the wood has to be corrected. I was amazed when, as I was doing something wrong, with one finger Colin corrected the angle of the gouge without visibly doing anything. I must ask him again how he did this in the hope that I get the angle better next time."

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Thanks, Jon. Happy and safe turning and if I can help in the future, please get in touch. Colin"

Amy Wardell reviewed: Fused glass Xmas decorations: morning workshop YOU MAKE YOUR OWN GROP UP

"My mum and I came to Julie's house for a christmas decoration workshop. We loved it! Julie was very welcoming, friendly, warm and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble and it all felt very safe covid-wise too. We made 2 pretty decorations and can't wait to put them out this year."

Julies Handcrafted Glass responded:

"Thank you Amy , they are very pretty glad you received them in the post ok ."

Lesley reviewed: Week-day (Three Day) Bobbin Lace Making - Daytime Mixed Lace Workshops (Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey).

"Had a super time starting with lace making as a complete beginner. Just borrowed teacher’s equipment to start with. A kind patient teacher and a friendly supportive class. Great introduction to lace making."

Tina's Bobbin Lacemaking responded:

"Hi Lesley Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's always good to hear that you have enjoyed the experience and that students wish to carry on. Keep the basic stitches going and looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Tina"

Sarah reviewed: Fresh flower hand tied workshop with Cream & Browns Florist

"I absolutely loved this course. I’d never done anything like it before, so was a complete novice. Karen was so welcoming and gave everyone as much time and support as they needed. She was fab and I was so chuffed with my flowers at the end"

Cream & Browns Florist responded:

"Thanks Sarah see you in december for wreath making"

Carl G reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"This course used my idea of something to make as a basis for learning. Alex is a patient tutor, who helps you fulfil your ideas. It’s obvious he has a wealth of practical blacksmithing knowledge which helps your little creation come alive. Its fully hands on which is great."

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"Thanks Carl. Glad you're happy with the experience and what you made. Alex"

Julia Shailes reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I had a fantastic day with Jill. Learnt alot about various different styles and Jill demonstrated quickly and comprehensively so that i could create my own style. Jill and john were very welcoming and provided lunch, cake and drinks througout the day. I went away with a smile on my face, looking foward to seeing the results after my peices of art after being in the kiln."

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Julia, we are delighted you enjoyed your day with us and you felt we looked after you."

Amy Smith reviewed: Traditional Leather Workshop (small leather goods)

"Kingsley was a pleasure to spend a day with! Not only was he knowledgeable and generous with his craft but he was simply an interesting and wonderful person to spend time with. I thoroughly recommend the workshop to anyone hesitating and look forward to seeing what Kingsley achieves in the future as he deserves plenty of successs! Thank you Kingsley :-)"

Hannah Bailey reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Lovely workshop and Jason was really knowledgeable and helpful, very enthusiastic about his subject. Will be booking another course as I have now caught the bug."

Louise B reviewed: Christmas Table centerpiece flower workshop

"Karen Many thanks for running the hand-tie flowers' course on Sunday. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. No only that, I now have learned how to make lovely presents for family and friends. Keep me in touch about your other courses. Louise"

Cream & Browns Florist responded:

"Thank you Louise it was lovely to meet you we have 2 places left on our wreath making class on 5th december or 5 places left on our november 28th if you are interested"

Chrissy reviewed: Jewellery Making & Beading - Treasure Necklace

"We can not recommend Wendy and this course highly enough, with great tuition and a warm and relaxing atmosphere we came away with necklaces which we were very happy with and the knowledge to continue making more jewellery at home using this method. We are looking forward to doing other courses in the future with Wendy. Many thanks."

Mary Finan reviewed: Silk Paper Making

"My two friends and I really enjoyed this Silk Paper making course. Wendy is a very good instructor and very patient. This is our fourth course with her, and we are looking forward to booking more courses. She is such a lovely lady, very informative, very relaxed and it makes for an enjoyable two hours."

Sue Young reviewed: Glass Fusing with Enamels - Two Day Course

"Definitely one of the best courses I’ve done. Steve is very cheerful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Both days went so quickly (including two very enjoyable pub lunches) and I came away with so many pieces of glass art. Highly recommended!"

Sandra Thomas reviewed: Sketchbooking for artists, journals, keep sake books, coursework - 1 Day - One to One

"After attending the one day course, 'Sketch-booking for New Artists, Journals, Keep Sake Books and Coursework' I have no hesitation in recommending Rachel and any of the courses she offers. Prior to my visit I let her know exactly what I was trying to achieve in my own art book; areas I was finding difficult and techniques I'd like to experiment with. On my arrival everything had been well prepared in advance and things we would need carefully laid out. I found Rachel extremely knowledgable and a great teacher. Nothing was too much trouble, anything I asked for appeared and I felt totally indulged and spoilt. The day was fun, I learned loads and thoroughly enjoyed my day in the studio. Best wishes Sandra"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Wow. Such kind words. Thank you Sandra. So lovely to work with you. Well done on developing great techniques and styles. Rach"

Ben Wright reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"I got this course as a birthday present back in February and it was definitely worth the wait. Delicious flapjacks are provided at breakfast then we went on to make a key ring. With lots of help and guidance from the guys leading the course. After a wonderful large lunch of local produce (included) we went on to make a coat rack for the wall. We both had a great time and enjoyed it so much that we are looking at their other courses. Staff are friendly and know their stuff. The tuition is clear and broken down in to steps so it's easy to follow. Would recommend for anyone to give this a go."

Sarah Blackman reviewed: Macrame - Wall Art

"I went with my sister in law for her birthday. We really enjoyed the class. Wendy is a great teacher. We both loved the Macrame wall hangings we made. I gave mine to my Dad as a birthday present and he also loved it. Thanks Wendy , it was a very enjoyable experience. :-)"