The River Shop reviews

13 Jul 25'

Katie Koehler reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"The seascape resin workshop was fantastic. Just a small group of us and Richard explained things well and was happy to answer all our myriad questions very patiently! He explained things well and kept checking to ensure we had understood before moving on to the next thing. He was encouraging of our efforts and on hand if we needed any assistance. I can thoroughly recommend this course and am very happy with the items I made."

10 Jul 25'

Sue Meaden reviewed: Group Bookings : Flowers and Resin Tray or Wall Art

"Thank you for a great course! My daughter and I had a fantastic time and are really excited to receive our work. It was obvious that a huge amount of thought and prep had gone into the workshop and that great care had been taken to ensure everyone had a good experience. Highly recommended"

10 Jul 25'

dee reviewed: Epoxy Resin Flower Masterclass

"This course was great! So much fun and incredibly well organised. Richard created a lovely, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and was impressively knowledgeable but also able to make it simple for a beginner. The huge selection of dried flowers for us to work with meant people were really able to get creative and I loved seeing the different approaches people took. I'm really excited to receive my finished piece."

6 Jul 25'

Nicholas Fitzgerald reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Very well presented course by Richard and would highly recommend if you’re planning on taking on resin projects "

7 Apr 25'

Sophie Wood reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

"Many of us had already done the beginners' pouring class a month before and had come back to finish their item. I attended straight after the beginners' course in the am, so I finished a pre-made piece. I liked the emphasis on safety and the correct tools to ensure the work space remains safe to breathe in. Richard explained how to achieve a polished finish, but we practiced a smooth finish as this was more practical for daily use of the items we made."

7 Apr 25'

Sophie Wood reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"I had a great time at the resin pouring class, and learnt a hell of a lot. Richard was hugely knowledgeable and a great teacher. Make sure you take a note book and pen, you'll want to make the most of what you learn, and there are some technical bits well worth jotting down."

25 Feb 25'

Sam reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"Instructor was excellent. Incredibly knowedgable and gave a lot of positive reinforcement during the session. Feel far more confident with Power Tools as a result of my class here. Will definitely be back next month for another session!"

1 Feb 25'

Hannah Gelder reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"This course was brilliant. As a relative novice to DIY, I found it really reassuring that Richard was so informative and supportive in walking us through various different power tools. He took the time to find out all of our various needs and reasons for attending and then tailored his teaching and information to that. I left feeling super well informed and much more confident to take on more challenging projects at home. Thank you!"

29 Jan 25'

Clare reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"Brilliant course! Richard was really knowledgable and made it really interesting. We were able to get our hands on the tools and carried out practise exercises which will help me with my next diy project. I have recommended this course to friends and can see it being very popular! "

11 Jan 25'

Rebecca reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I’ve wanted to attend a workshop to learn how to make resin seascapes for ages and I’m so pleased I went to this one. The instructions were so clear and easy to follow and Richard is an encouraging teacher. I’m thrilled with the coasters we made - they are stunning. The course has given me the confidence to try at home as we were given lots of tips and tricks for achieving the best résultats. I’d highly recommend this thoroughly relaxing course in a beautiful location. "

13 Dec 24'

Asghar Karim reviewed: Epoxy Resin Flower Masterclass

"As a beginner, my experience with the resin course was truly amazing. The staff and fellow learners were incredibly supportive, which allowed me to learn everything I could about resin art. I highly recommend craft courses to anyone interested in learning resin art."

13 Dec 24'

M Karim reviewed: Epoxy Resin Flower Masterclass

"I had an excellent experience in a welcoming and friendly environment. The course tutor was highly knowledgeable, delivering information about resin art in a clear and efficient manner while addressing all questions thoroughly. I am extremely satisfied with the workshop, which was engaging and highly hands-on."

30 Nov 24'

Reg Sandhu reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

"Very enjoyable and fun. Learned the basics of handling woodworking tools and very pleased with the finished result of the coasters. Following the course have now been inspired to create items by myself. As a suggestion, it would be great if the course commenced earlier to enable people coming from afar to do the course and get home at a reasonable hour. Thanks very much indeed."

24 Nov 24'

Mark Gough reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"Really enjoyed the workshop and would highly recommend it. The tutor was patient, explained the steps clearly, and was on hand when things were not going as planned. Very happy with my new board and will definitely be doing another course. "

6 Nov 24'

Chris Roberts reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"I very much enjoyed the course. My first experience working with Resin. Small group which worked very well. Richard was a great tutor. Only thing I would change would be to know before adding the colours that colours merge in the resin and so discrete patterns can’t be achieved. I look forward to doing the second part in the future. "

5 Oct 24'

Chris F reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"A fantastic intro to epoxy resin pouring. Thanks to Richard for all his help and expert knowledge. The workshop is a great space to work with everything you’d need to start learn about resin pours."

5 Aug 24'

Nick Hawke reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Just did this last week. Great course and learned a lot. I had messed with epoxy before but great to get some proper tuition. There are also more advanced courses for those wanting to go further, which I will be looking into. "

5 Aug 24'

Katie Robinson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"There were only 3 of us on the course and it was well organised. Richard was very informative and I loved the course. I wish I had known there was part 2 in the afternoon as I definitely would have attended that. Well worth the travelling. I would recommend as an introduction to epoxy resin work."

4 Aug 24'

Jamila Pennycook reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I really enjoyed this course; it was relaxing and well-paced. The materials are all included in the price (which helps!), and the class is not overcrowded so you get a fair shot at asking the facilitator questions. There was a slight mishap with my communications (I was sent communication that stipulated the wrong time). I really wanted to attend the class so I stayed in the area for a few hours, which thankfully had some interesting spots to hangout (namely the Arts Cafe by the river). It was an awesome day weather-wise so certainly wasn’t wasted. Upon finding out the mishap, Richard (the facilitator) was very apologetic and as compensation allowed me to upgrade the course free of charge. It was certainly nice to have that customer care, and I really appreciated the opportunity. I would certainly attend another course. Fantastic workshop environment, well organised, and instructions were clear. "

31 Jul 24'

S Brown reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Took this course this evening as a follow up to Richard's part 1 & 2 beginners resin 18 months ago; wanted to expand my resin repertoire. Thoroughly enjoyed the content and the availability of being able to create optional additional items; would recommend to anyone wishing to try this technique. Looking forward to seeing how my projects turned out..... Thank you Richard, hope to see you again some time."

13 Jul 24'

Julie Gilby reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Brilliant course for those wanting to try resin. Really enjoyed this workshop; it’s an excellent venue, easy to find and park, and with great facilities. Richard, our tutor was lovely and very knowledgeable, it was easy to follow his instructions. A thoroughly enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. I would highly recommend. "

7 Jul 24'

Fred reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Interesting class with clear instructions, and definitely good for getting you hooked! 4 people was perfect - might feel a bit cramped with more as the space isn’t huge. Would recommend!"

12 Jun 24'

Karen Diane King reviewed: Epoxy Resin Flower Masterclass

"Such a relaxing couple of hours. A great workspace and a really beautiful selection of dried flowers and leaves to choose from. It made the decision making quite difficult. We also had the opportunity to use a flower press, which I've not done in years. Richard was a very pleasant and knowledgeable tutor. I will definitely try another course/workshop there in the future. I'm really excited to receive the coasters I made. "

3 Jun 24'

Samuel Warren reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"I am a complete amateur with epoxy resin but left this class feeling confident enough to start casting on my own. Very thorough and enjoyable class."

27 May 24'

James Adams reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"Fantastic instruction and great to get a chance to try out some proper power tools under safe guidance. Very pleased with the final product and look forward to using it for years to come!"