Workshops in the Woods reviews

Rosie reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving- Beginners Cooking Spoon

""10/10 wood carve again" 🤩 Such a brilliant day spent carving this spoon with the wonderful, talented and generous Anita. As a beginner I learnt so many skills at the workshop, working with an axe and carving tools. The outdoor setting at Eccesal Woods was gorgeous too. Highly recommend to beginners, you are in safe hands 💚🌷"

ann reviewed: Willow Hare Sculpture

"A well run course with a friendly and skilled tutor. I enjoyed the day. Thanks"

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Was lovely to see you, Anne, and you made an awesome hare look forward to hopefully seeing you again sometime kind regards, Rache"

Claire reviewed: Willow Hare Sculpture

"I did the willow hare course yesterday, it was excellent. Brilliant teacher, explained things clearly, really enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her craft. Great venue-amazing to be out in nature weaving all day. I love my hare!! I’ll definitely be booking on another course."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad you had a good time, Claire. Your hare was awesome! Would be lovely to see you again in future kind regards, Rachel"

Sue Gray reviewed: Pole lathe course - Make a Mallet

"I bought this course as a Christmas present for my difficult to buy for husband! He thoroughly enjoyed his day and is extremely proud of the mallet he made. He said the he said he would be more than happy to have a go at another course and I think I might join him. "

Charlotte reviewed: Willow handbag / shoulder bag

"I originally booked myself and my husband onto this course as part of his Christmas present. We are both professional creatives, but willow weaving is something niether of us had done before. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Rachel was incredibly welcoming, patient and knowledgeable. Keeping a close eye on everyone in the class and offering assistance when things inevitably got muddled. The day was nicely paced, and it was great to have some choice over the type of weave you could do so that everyone's baskets were truly unique. We will definitely be looking to go back and have a go at something more ambitious in the future. "

Nigel Williams reviewed: Carved hiking / walking stick

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day excellent tuition and good conversation with other course members. Very relaxed day and came away with a treasured hiking stick. Very pleasing and a great Christmas present."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad you had a good day Nigel more importantly did the son in law to be get tour approval!! Lovely to meet you kind regards Dave and Rachel "

Anabel reviewed: Woodland beauty taster- Creams, Balms, Body Butters

"Excellent course. I learn so many things. Well organised, nice atmosphere, very friendly tutor and a lot of fun.. Thank you Rachel!!!"

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad you had a good time, Anabel! Lovely to meet you. Hope to see you on future courses and enjoy your products. Kind regards, Rachel."

Ruth Murphy reviewed: Woodland coppicing

"An excellent course, delivered with care and attention. It was fun. Thankyou."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Glad you had a good day- lovely to meet you both- keep practicing those flowers!! We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future kind regards Rachel and Dave"

Jayne reviewed: Wreath Making

"great very hands on. Helpful and friendly staff "

Sarah reviewed: Wreath Making

"Lovely session, great start to the festive season, creating in the woods with helpers on hand to guide. Thank you "

Helen reviewed: Wreath Making

"Really enjoyable wreath making session. Well organised with plenty of helpful staff available to give you a helping hand, if you need it. Thank you!"

Anna reviewed: Wreath Making

"I do this course every year! Natural resources from the woods, plenty of guidance should you need it and a very festive atmosphere with drinks on hand from the woodland coffee stop :) j "

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."

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."

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."

Jill Johnson reviewed: Wreath Making

"Yes ,fab as usual with lots of help and support. Thank you "

Sally Phipps reviewed: Mini Course-Candles, Wax Melts, Firestarters & Room Scenters

"An excellent morning course. Great fun, good company and made loads of stuff. Will definitely be booking more courses with Rachel"

Anj Snowden reviewed: Willow Woven Stars

"I absolutely loved this course. We had clear instructions, with encouragement!! And great results!"

Jessica reviewed: Tool sharpening

"I did this course a few days ago, I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to learn how to sharpen anything. Whether its clipper blades or knives or axes. The teacher Dave is extremely knowledgeable, lovely and very welcoming 😊"

Sue Carrott reviewed: Willow Hare Sculpture

"Thank you it was a lovely day, felt I accomplished something and it was a much needed distraction for me personally. "

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Brilliant sue -huge thanks for coming was a pleasure to meet you both and good to see you again in the future x"

Tanya reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving- Beginners Eating Spoon

"I had a really great experience on this course and came away with a new wealth of knowledge in green wood spoon carving. The lesson had a really good pace and I felt I was able to progress myself along without having to wait or feel like I was holding anyone up! Everyone was so nice and the whole day had a really calm and relaxed atmosphere to it. By the end I had a lovely spoon and the confidence to go out and have a go by myself. Cannot recommend enough. "

Eliot reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Amazing course - first time doing this kind of thing and Dave was a great instructor, with Kay providing excellent support! Very happy with my stool and very tempted to do something more advanced in the future!"

Tracey Guymer reviewed: Tool sharpening

"On Sunday I was lucky enough to do a tool-sharpening workshop in Ecclesall Woods with tutor Dave. & being an outdoor class it was an extra bonus that it was actually a rare warm and sunny day! I enjoyed every minute of the workshop as Dave taught me how to sharpen my big choppy tools. It was like being on an episode of 'the repair shop' only better!! As Dave, the expert, was actually teaching and showing me how to restore my dad's beautiful old axe and mum's beautiful old billhook ... myself!! Dave was a really great tutor and immensely knowledgeable so I learned lots of interesting related facts along the way. He was also very kind and we didn't just sharpen my tools, we fixed them properly, restored them to their former glory and gave them a brand new lease of life! And now I can't wait to spend time fixing up, restoring and sharpening all my other old tools!!"

Jane reviewed: Woodland Botanical Cold Process Soap- Winter

"I really enjoyed this course and would highly recommend, thank you Rachel. "

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Thank you for the review Jane really appreciated, lovely to see you again and I wish you all the best on your future soaping escapades!! I’ll send you over those recipes on Wednesday kind regards, Rachel"

Martin Mullen reviewed: Tool sharpening

"A lovely day outside (under shelter). The course was led by Dave and he gave all of us (5 participants) a thorough yet comprehensive walkthrough on sharpening tools from axes to planes to hook knives. Do ensure you follow the course advice and wear appropriate clothing & wrap up warm."

Workshops in the Woods responded:

"Thanks for the great review Martin. Glad you had a good day !"