Latest reviews

Jane Marquis reviewed: Silver Jewellery - Ring Making

"Can’t praise this course enough, highly recommended. Really lovely welcome from Wendy and Jenny. Jenny explained and demonstrated everything really clearly and was very patient. Excellent at her craft and was very clear and thorough with her demonstrations. The end result is I have a really lovely ring that I’m proud to wear and everyone is full of compliments. Lots have asked details of the Little Craftery. Great supply of tea and biscuits too. Thank you so much"

michael hall reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"I shared this day with my brother in law Andy as it was his 50th birthday present from the family. It was a brilliant experience, Bob was a wealth of knowledge and there was plenty of cups of tea while we learnt! He had the patience of a saint while we worked and was very encouraging as we made our pieces. All in all it was a fantastic day with many thanks to Bob."

Karin Hessenberg reviewed: SCULPTURE UNLOCKED: The Portrait in Clay from Photographs

"I participated in Brooks’s online Sculpture Portrait from Photographs in April. I found it excellent. Brook had made very thorough preparation and provided us with useful preliminary exercises. By using the Padlet app, students were able to interact with one another as well as with Brook as our tutor. This was the best online substitute for a live studio experience. Brooks’s comments as we proceeded through the course were thoughtful, helpful and constructive. Her demonstrations of her making methods were illuminating. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt that I learned a lot from it. I can highly recommend Brooks’s online courses."

Studio 27A responded:

"Thank you for the time and care you took to provide such detailed and positive feedback, Karin. I'm very grateful - it helps enormously with planning future courses. It was a real pleasure to work with you and I wish you every success with your sensitive and accomplished work. Best wishes, Brook"

Ann, Jackie, Margaret & Norma reviewed: Fused glass Xmas decorations: morning workshop YOU MAKE YOUR OWN GROP UP

"My sisters arranged the workshop for my birthday in April 2020 and for various reasons have only been able to do the workshop last week. Julie was fantastic and a great teacher. Guiding us on our chosen designs without imposing her own ideas. We all did something different and are over the moon with the results. Would have liked to have done the Xmas decorations workshops but no suitable dates available as nearly all taken. Thankyou Julie, it was a long wait but worth it, we had a lovely morning."

Sara Hills reviewed: Introduction to candle making workshop Mother’s Day Special with afternoon tea

"A fantastic and extremely enjoyable course. I never knew there was so much to learn about candles! Lovely lunch all fresh and homemade provided by the leaders. The whole workshop was relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish."

Mel reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a fun day! I'd had no previous experience of sculpting and came home with a wonderful hare. Jo was great, very knowledgeable and was on hand throughout the day. Highly recommend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mel! Really glad you enjoyed the day and was so pleased with everyone's gorgeous hares ;-) Jo xx"

Alice reviewed: An introduction to wood turning with Gregory Moreton (2 Days)

"We really enjoyed our 2 day course with Gregor. He was an excellent teacher, very calm, patient and welcoming. As we were total novices we learnt so much in such a short time. We created a lovely table lamp and a bowl, both of which we are delighted with. We would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning how to use a lathe."

Eric Hopkins reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"Had a really great day spoon carving. Mark was a great teacher, learning how to use the various tools safely. Lunch was really nice, home made. Would really recommend for a day out with a difference. 5 stars"

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Glad to hear you had a great day Eric and thank you for review. All the best Mark and Cristina"

Molly reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners - West Sussex

"I would reccomend this workshop for anyone looking for a calm space to be creative and learn a new skill. My friend and I had fun and enjoyed the whole process of creating our Mosaics. Wendy has a lovely shop and was happy to guide us through the process and answer any questions we had. It was a great experience and we both said we would like to do another workshop at The Little Craftery again in the future."

Lisa Thompson reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston, Lancashire

"Had a brilliant day yesterday on the footstool making workshop in Preston. Jo was friendly, helpful and patient and I feel very proud to have made such a lovely little footstool. Fabulous afternoon tea too!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"You did a fantastic job of your footstool Lisa and you were a pleasure to teach. Thank you for your lovely comments. x"

Jayne Webster reviewed: You Choose Sewing days: One to One

"I had an absolutely super day with Becca on Wednesday. My dates had been changed umpteen times due to covid but I finally got there on Wednesday and it was definitely worth the wait. I was interested in learning about buttonholes and zips. Becca showed me how to use my buttonhole foot correctly and finally the mystery of my mistakes was solved. Next it was a step by step guide for me on zip insertion and looking at the different ways of inserting zips. This too was a game changer for me and I was so pleased and happy with my results. I had a super day and left very happy with the knowledge that I had achieved. I will be going back again for a lesson in making something for myself. Thankyou Becca and to all of you reading this review you too can have a super day with Becca just sign up for a lesson with her you wont be dissapointed."

BeccaLou Creates responded:

"Jayne, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you, and to see all of the amazing things you were already making. I'm so pleased that I was able to help you discover new, less complicated ways of achieving what you wanted. Am excited to see you lean in to your talents. Bx"

Andy Packer reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"I had a session bought for me as a birthday present and hadn’t touched a lathe since I left school 30+ years ago. Les is a great teacher who is very knowledgeable about his craft. He has an easy manner and explains everything in terms you can understand without getting overly technical. I had a great time and came away with a fantastic bowl & tree as well as some new skills. I’ll be booking another session with Les once I’ve got a lathe and some practice under my belt. Thanks for a great day Les."

Pren responded:

"Thanks for the review, Andy, I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day.... there's a woodturning club which used to meet at bangor, but now meets at Star, near Gaerwen, on Anglesey. If you're interested, let me know and I'll find some further details for you."

Jennifer Corney reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A well planned course Johnny and Becky were attentive to all in the class and our reward was taking home our self made basket. I would like to learn more about the willow industry maybe on further courses that you do"

Christopher Patten reviewed: Sword Making Workshop in Grassington for 2 People

"Just returned from a two-day sword-making workshop with my 17-year old. We both had a great time and were well looked after by the unflappable Richard who combined a relaxed and steady manner with some excellent tuition and master crafts skills. What I liked best was the balance of being taught, trusted and monitored so we felt pushed but never out of our depth (well perhaps once when our point needed rescuing). My 17-year old has a great talking-piece to make pineapples and water melons tremble and I have gotten over my fear of angle grinders. Got some amazing photos of the process. Cannot recommend highly enough."

Jim Milner reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"What a fantastic day with the perfect hosts. Fantastic instruction from years of basketry experience. From start to finish the art of basket making is made clear and all the methods we used were expertly demonstated, often with one to one tuition ensuring that all who attend meet their objectives and leave at the end of the day with a quality basket. 100% highly recommended. Got on a course....you'll love it."

Mark Collins reviewed: Blacksmithing experience in Grassington (5 hours)

"Did a 5 hour workshop with Richard. 100% recommended. Had a great day. Richard is talented blacksmith and great teacher. Thank you ?"

Jules reviewed: Experience the Japanese art of raku using fire and flame

"A thoroughly enjoyable day that exceeded expectations. Held in a wonderful setting, this is great introduction to Raku and no previous pottery experience is required! Suzanne and Janet are extremely knowledgeable and skilled. I highly recommend the day, it made for a fantastic birthday treat. Thank you Suzanne, Janet & Alan."

Gone To Pot Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Jules - so glad you enjoyed the day. It was lovely to meet you both and glad you went home with some lovely pots. Regards from the team."

Helen Blizzard reviewed: One Day Copper Foil Workshop For Beginners

"what a fab day! I have really enjoyed this course and would recommend to anyone . Ruth is lovely, very patient and a good listener."

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Thank you so much Helen. It was a pleasure to meet and teach you today and to share my knowledge with you in the craft of copper foiling. I hope you were pleased with what you made and that you are proud of your achievements."

Karen/ Becky reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"We've had a fabulous day, made a keyring, rings and a bracelet. Jonathan was very patient, and explained everything extremely well. He was happy for us to try our thoughts out. And the cake was fabulous! Would love to return and do it all again!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"I always like to see students develop and realise their own ideas - so well done for sticking to your plan - and you are always welcome back! Jonathan"

Liz Bretherton reviewed: Silver jewellery making class for beginners

"Jonathan explained the basics very clearly - helped us to practise in copper and sorted out the problems as they arose. None of us had ever tried jewellery making before and all of us left with something we were happy to take home."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Liz. It was a pleasure to help you with your jewellery making skills. Jonathan"

Liz and Dan Wilson reviewed: Introductory soap making workshop

"Had a great morning! My husband and I really enjoyed this informative, interesting and importantly fun soap making course. So friendly and helpful and the results were amazing!! Would definitely recommend this course, really loved it."

Boo Cottage Botanicals responded:

"Thanks so much Liz and Dan for your lovely review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the morning, it was my pleasure. Many thanks for sending your photos, the soaps look fantastic! Nic"

Marie Lockett reviewed: Beginner's Traditional Stained Glass 2 Day Course

"Gill is a wonderful human being and an excellent teacher! She is fantastic at sharing her knowledge and helped me feel so at ease and comfortable. The two day course has left me inspired, confident and eager to do more stained glass at home, and I can’t wait! Thank you Gill for the most amazing experience!"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Thank you so much for your fabulous review and lovely comments Marie, I had such a fun time and it was such a pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family. So thrilled you enjoyed the course and your leaded panel, flower and heart looked absolutely stunning, well done you! Hope to see you again sometime in the near future. All my very best wishes Gill x"

Richard Gadsdon reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"This was the second day of my birthday present, and I couldn't have enjoyed the day more. Colin is a great teacher, who explains things patiently and well. Again, I was allowed to work independently and make my own mistakes, and then correct them with Colin's guidance. I made a couple of things, including a decorative flesh fork, which will get a lot of use. Can't wait to be able to have another go at this, and can't recommend the day enough."

Richard Gadsdon reviewed: Blacksmithing - one to one - Hammer Skills

"This was the first day of my birthday present and something I have wanted to try out for ages. Bob was a fantastic teacher, always encouraging and helpful, but also let me do things for myself. Bob answered all my many questions in a straightforward way. I made several items, including a pair of smith's tongs, all of which I will treasure. I am already planning when I can go back and extend my knowledge. Can't recommend this enough."

Adam Browne reviewed: Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

"The spoon carving workshop was given as a birthday gift. It was awesome to meet Jack and hear about his passion for woodcraft, which definitely came through during the course with his teaching and advice. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was proud to take home my finished spoon. All the tools and resources were of great quality and the location was lovely too. I would definitely recommend Jack and Fazey Woodcraft to anyone interested in doing something different or learning a new skill. Thank you ?"

Fazey Woodcraft responded:

"Thanks Adam!"