Latest reviews

Gary Baxter reviewed: Kitchen knife course

"What a fantastic experience! Spent a great day learning a number of processes and techniques, and ended up with a highly personalised kitchen knife that will last a lifetime. Dave and Andy were great, clearly explaining each step, ensuring you understood the process without hovering over your shoulder all day. Would highly recommend this course, and will be checking out the etsy shop in the future too!"

Nash Aline reviewed: Plein air/Urban/Travel sketching - FULL

"Spent a lovely day with Liz. She is an excellent teacher and whilst encouraging also encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone. As a result I learnt a great deal and found the day a wonderful time to experiment with loads of personal tuition. I shall certainly try to come in another course I. The future. Thank you Liz!"

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Thank you so much Aline. You were a pleasure to have on the course - full of ideas and enthusiasm. I learnt lots from you too, so can't wait to try out my new mini palette! Hope you are happy with your tree when you've finished it. Looking forward to seeing you again. Lx"

Rakam reviewed: Beginners Soap Making Course

"I booked my soap making course with Paula .I didn’t have any idea what is soap making but Paula made it so easy everything the time arrived and until I left venue . I have enjoyed every single mins in course and all of the candidate made beautiful soaps bar that we allowed to take home .Tea and refreshment was available through out the day and sandwich and yummy scones was served as lunch .Highly recommended and I am going for candle making course with Paula again .Can’t wait"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Hi Rakam. So lovely to meet you at the course and I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Take care. Paula"

Paul Garrison reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"My son Karl (14) and I both had a great day with Matthew. The course was very enjoyable and at a relaxed pace, but we also felt like we learnt a lot, and produced eight pieces of pottery each to boot. Matt demonstrated & talked us through all the stages and techniques in such a good way that we achieved more than we imagined beforehand, and are very proud of the pieces we produced. We are really looking forward to seeing them after they have been fired & glazed. Would definitely recommend to anyone who fancies having a go."

Dimbleby Ceramics - Studio Pottery Courses responded:

"Hi Paul, thank for taking the time to write a review about the course. I had a great day teaching both of you and the pots produced were excellent. It will be great to see them once they are glazed and out if the kiln. Best wishes Mathew"

Steve Johnson reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I have just done my second box making weekend and can’t recommend them enough. Without repeating the comments on my previous review which can be seen below I can confirm that the variety of potential options regards box designs means that these courses aren’t just a one off weekend session, the box I made this weekend was completely different to my first one. The other advantage of a second visit is that you can ask Mark all the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask until you start experimenting with your woodworking at home. Once again the two days were extremely enjoyable with Mark who has a very relaxed style of teaching but also my fellow students who were great company once again."

Deb & Jill reviewed: Bristol Bronze Club - 2 day lost wax bronze casting workshop

"Dave’s bronze casting workshop exceeded all expectations! He encouraged us to develop our creative ideas and explained brilliantly the lost wax method of bronze making. We were actively involved in each stage of the process and it was exciting to see the alchemy of this ancient art unfold in Dave’s expert hands. Fantastic venue, wonderful lunches and even the weather was superb!"

Ore and Ingot responded:

"Thanks for your kind words :)"

Jill McEvoy reviewed: Plein air/Urban/Travel sketching - FULL

"Having experienced a great number of craft/painting courses over the years, Liz Chaderton is in a class of her own. Her knowledge, experience, preparation and presentation using an intelligent development of different skills/techniques, is exceptional. I have gained so much from her cheerful tutoring sessions."

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Jill - you are always a joy to have in a class and it has been a privilege to see your art develop and blossom. I love your enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning. So pleased you could join me. See you soon!"

sam ivil reviewed: Bespoke Contemporary Fine Art Encaustic Wax Workshop.

"Had a fantastic day with Lyn learning different techniques in Encaustic Wax. A full on day but Lyn kept it to my leisurely pace, but covered so much. I explained that I didn't want to create a masterpiece....today... but wanted to learn the fundamentals of this new medium to me. I took photos and kept notes throughout the day. Lyn also provided an excellent 'suggested starter kit' which I'm currently going through and cant wait to start creating. Not only was the tutoring excellent, the setting of the workshop and Lyn's hospitality with her home made cakes and endless cups of tea, have to say the best workshop I've ever been on. Thanks Lyn."

Contemporary Encaustic Wax Workshop with Lyn Kirkland responded:

"Dear Sam, so pleased that the day met with your expectations, it was great to meet you and share this special medium. Let me know if there is anything you are unsure about once you gather all your equipment and start your own encaustic studio! Good luck ?"

Melissa Mitchell reviewed: Fused Glass Sun Catcher Workshop with Natalie Bullock

"I had the most fantastic time today with Natalie, who is incredibly talented and inspiring. I would give this 6 stars instead of 5 if I could! The setting, the guidance, the whole experience is second to none. I almost want to keep this course as a secret as it is such a fantastic find, but genuinely this wonderful workshop should be shared. I also got to see the kits that you can make at home and was blown away by the content, care and attention to detail. They will make beautiful gifts for anyone, or even just to treat yourself to something. I literally cannot recommend this enough. Thank you to Natalie, and your beautiful family, for making today a truly fabulous day!"

Natalie Bullock Art responded:

"Hello Melissa ? Thank you for such a fantastic review - you’re so sweet and you’ve made my day! ? I really enjoyed having you and Alina on the course, you’re both such lovely people! Like I said on the day - if you’re ever in the area please stop by and have a cuppa and a chat with us, you’d both be very welcome ☕️? Thank you again! Natalie xx"

Lucy Logan reviewed: OLD Silver clay jewellery taster with Anna Campbell

"My mum and I really enjoyed our morning making earings, charms and pendants. Thank you Anna and Lynne"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Lucy Thank you so much for leaving a review. I'm so glad you both enjoyed your day so much. You and your mum made some beautiful pieces! It's such a wonderful material to work with, and lovely to see all the different things people create from the same piece of metal clay. Hope to welcome you both back again one day. With best wishes Lynn"

Phoebe Cox reviewed: Willow in the woods (morning)

"I enjoyed the day very much in this beautifully peaceful woodland setting creating completely new things from nature's resources. Lorraine is an excellent teacher with patience and guidance sharing her experience in a friendly manner which puts you at ease. I am so pleased with my willow creations which will always remind me of this special day. Thank you!"

Hedges & Hurdles responded:

"Hi Pheobe, I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Willow In The Woods workshop, I agree it really is a lovely setting and we hope to welcome you back again in the near future, thank you for your review. Lorraine ?"

Paul Cody reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"What a fantastic course and a brilliant weekend. Mark was so calm, patient and knowledgeable. A first-class instructor. I never thought that I would have been able to make such a high quality piece of Joinery. If you’re thinking about booking a course just do it. There are no bad sides, everything is first class."

Lisa Wright reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a fabulous morning with Barbara and the lovely ladies on the course! Made a hedgehog which I was so pleased with! So relaxing and is something I just might take up and do some more! So much fun."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you, it was a really lovely morning and your hedgehog is super cute. You must keep it up, you have the technique right ?x"

Sylvia French reviewed: Line and wash

"I really enjoyed my day. I learnt a lot of new techniques and inspired tondo more pen and wash. I liked trying the different pens and thought the idea of doing small sample drawings was very useful. I will book again"

Liz Chaderton Artist responded:

"Hi Sylvia, so glad you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing your lovely bridge. Thank you for the review and I hope to see you again soon. Lizx"

Elizabeth Hollyhead reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"Thank you Jamal, for an amazing day on the leading workshop. Jamal is a brilliant tutor, he so talented and passionate about his craft. He creates a relaxed atmosphere, is very supportive and gives plenty of guidance and support. It was so interesting also to learn about the history of stained glass and Jamal's own personal journey. I would highly recommend this course for anyone no matter what ability, I will definitely be going back again I thoroughly enjoyed the day."

Stained Glassic responded:

"Thank you very much Elizabeth for your review."

Phil Bird reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Had a wonderful day with Liz and the other people on the course. It was a really enjoyable and instructive day, and I feel comfortable enough with the process now to make some attempts at linocut printing on my own. I came away with at least 10 different versions of my design, which I was really pleased with. Liz and her studio were wonderful. The class was informative but relaxed in beautiful surroundings and everything was very Covid friendly. I could not be more pleased, thank you, Liz"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Phil, Thanks for taking the time to review your day - it’s really appreciated. It was lovely to work with you and see your skills and understanding develop over the day. You should be rightly pleased with your prints. So glad that you were finally able to enjoy your gift and happy cutting. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Jane allen reviewed: Creative metalwork and welding, scrap metal sculpture.

"Really enjoyed the warm support and enthusiasm that Felix and Issey exuded. Clever, artistic and great fun. Loved it"

WTF Workshops responded:

"Likewise Jane! Thank you. I hope you're enjoying your incredible lamp."

Lisa Fawcett reviewed: Marvellous Mosaic one day workshop

"This course was an excellent introduction to mosaic, but would also provide inspiration and techniques for those who are not beginners. Lindsey has a lovely teaching style and provided a wide range of interesting materials for us to work with. The studio is in a fascinating historic part of Shrewsbury. I will definitely visit again on one of Lindsey’s studio open days."

Lindsey Kennedy Portfolio responded:

"Thank you Lisa, for the lovely review. I’m just so pleased you enjoyed the experience having waited SUCH a long time given recent restrictions."

Emily Miller reviewed: 💜 The Suffolk Silk Scarf Painting Workshops 💜 at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk ~Fabulously Creative

"What a great course, we all thoroughly enjoyed it and created some amazing silks with Ruth's fantastic tuition, support and guidance. We would definitely recommend this course. Thank you."

The Arty Silkworm responded:

"Hi Emily, I am so glad that you enjoyed your course. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you all, and your scarves were just beautiful; I hope you get many compliments! Best Wishes Ruth - The Arty Silkworm ?"

Peter Bennett reviewed: 1 day Leather craft course beg/int

"Tricia & I were treated to a great day's experience and came away with leather crafted items which will remain treasures for time to come. We really didn't know what to expect but together with his skills ,tools and knowledge Slim Ross brought out in us a remarkable achievement not to mention his very interesting stories of his life time experiences which made his company during the day very endearing. So we thank you Ross for having the " Patience of Jobe " with our efforts displayed during the day. We wish you well and hope you find your chosen new home in the Scotland with your wife and family and if ever we have to opportunity for a further day of learning further skills we won't hesitate to be in touch. With best wishes to you Slim and thanks Peter & Tricia Bennett"

Lorraine Tilsley reviewed: Craft Workshop: Learn to make silver art clay jewellery in a day (beginner)

"An excellent introduction to silver clay jewellery. Sally helped us to design and create our silver pendants. She guided us through the process with humour and patience! Considering that we had no previous experience we came away with very wearable and unique pieces. Thank you Sally."

Craft Workshops responded:

"Thank you Lorraine - it was great to meet you both. Thank you for making the day so enjoyable. It was great to see your finished pieces at the end of the workshop - you both really worked hard to make some unique, fantastic pendants which I hope you will both wear and treasure. Sally"

Emily Miller reviewed: Multi Colour Lino printing course

"My son and I had a great time on the course with Evelyn. With fantastic tuition, support and help throughout the day we managed to produce some wonderful prints and learned new skills. We would definitely recommend this course, it was a lovely experience to share and very worthwhile."

Printmaking with Evelyn Polk responded:

"Thank you for leaving a review. It was lovely to meet you both and you did so well. Warm wishes Evelyn."

Rachel Andrews reviewed: Sterling silver necklace with real flowers mushrooms miniature scene

"This craft course was amazing, I was engrossed and the time flew by so quickly. Trudi was very informative, friendly and put me at ease from the start, she had a wide range of materials. Lots of lovely touches. Highly recommend this course. Thank you Trudi for a great day."

Horsepetkeepsakes responded:

"Hi Rachel thank you so much for you lovely review I’m so glad you enjoyed making your jewellery and lovely to have you on my course thanks so much"

Stacey Court-Martin reviewed: One day stained glass workshop London for beginners and enthusiasts

"Thank you Tejal for such a wonderful day and for sharing your wealth of knowledge and expertise with me. The whole day was so relaxing and it was great to be able to go at my own speed and really absorb how to get familiar with the techniques. I’m over the moon with my sun catcher and I will always look at it with fondness and with memories of such a great teacher. I can’t wait to start exploring some of the other ideas and techniques we talked about."

GlassSeasons responded:

"Thanks appreciate your valuable feedback"

Diane reviewed: Silver Bangles workshop

"Really enjoyed the day. Made 2 bangles and gained a lot of knowledge as eell as skills. Have worked with silver clay but this is very different. Quite a workout using a hammer! Would recommend for anyone looking to learn and gain new skills and confidence."

Joanne Tinley Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Diane! It was lovely to have you in the studio!"