CraftCourses helps people experience the joy and satisfaction of making and doing all across the UK, and beyond.

Supporting crafts since 2011

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CraftCourses will help you connect with thousands of craftspeople & artists all across the UK, who teach their wondrous skills!

We have a massive choice of creative in-person workshops, handmade art & craft kits,  classes available live online, downloadable online tutorials and a handcrafted shop offered by our 6,000 + strong community of independent UK makers & creative organisations.

Our mission is to make that connection between UK artisans and those of us keen to experience the joy of practical and creative arts. There is great satisfaction in being creative; making and doing things with our heads, hands & hearts - it's so good for us on many levels.

We have collected 44,750 reviews so far from happy customers, with a whopping 98.9% of them rating their experience as "excellent". 

Established in 2011 in Pembrokeshire, we are a family run business and the UK’s largest creative experience site; from glassblowing to blacksmithing, printmaking to pottery, sculpture to photography, oil painting to digital illustration, there is something for everyone!

Our gift vouchers and cards make a unique and memorable present, redeemable against anything on the CraftCourses site.


Who we are?


Made in Wales, we are a certified B corps™ and a member of the Good Business Charter as well as winners of the 'Creative Entrepreneur of the Year' at the GBEA awards 2022. 

We are a small team of engineering, customer services & marketing professionals. For 12 years now we have been dedicated to supporting artisans, craftspeople, arts centres & colleges across the UK, with our excellent customer services, marketing & bespoke software.

We have a yen to do some good in this world by shining a light on the many wonderful benefits of being creative and learning hands-on, practical skills. We are passionate about getting more people making and all having some fun in the process!




Do you teach or make?


For our large community of over 6,000 UK based artisan makers & tutors, we offer an effective and friendly way to share your fascinating skills with the world, book & sell your courses, kits & 'makes' and earn yourself significant additional income.

Teach with us - join the CraftCourses Makers Community! 

We are free to join, with no listing fees, we take a modest commission (the cheapest comparable rate we believe you will find) only when we deliver a fully paid up customer to you.

In return we offer a highly effective marketplace for your craft & art courses & kits, a very secure booking platform, full refund & cancellation handling, bespoke cancellation policies, safety & protection for both Makers & Customers , excellent customer services (real live friendly & polite people answering our phone calls and emails!) and fun & engaging marketing via our social channels, newsletters & our solid search engine rankings. 

What our tutors & makers say about us

Join the CraftCourses community, you will be among friends and very welcome !



Contact


We love to hear from you!

You can contact us between 9.30 a.m. and 3 p.m weekdays.

With over 45,000 reviews we needed a way to give our star Makers & Tutors the recognition they deserve. Browse the UK's most popular creative tutors & makers from the award-winners below

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Recent reviews

27 Apr 24'

Jo reviewed: Needle felted Seascapes with 2 Inspire You

"My mum and I spend a wonderful relaxing few hours making our needle felted seascapes. Neither of us has done needle felting before but, thanks to Rachel’s expert guidance, we came away with projects that we are proud of. Highly recommended. "

27 Apr 24'

Ann Dawkins reviewed: Introduction to simple Ink Drawings

"Had a very relaxed few hours learning how to use inks with gradual mixing with water to adjust the tint intensity. Using different papers, inks and using permanent ink pens to give accent and detail. I was a complete novice and found that even I could end up with something worthy of a frame. Lovely relaxed time with Niña encouraging us all to give it a go and learn to play again. Loved the paper journals using "scrap" materials which are somehow less intimidating than pristine blank white sheets. Give it a go you will enjoy! "

27 Apr 24'

Caroline P reviewed: Silver jewellery taster

"I spent a very creative morning using silver clay. Relaxed and thorough tuition resulting in some wearable treasures. Highly recommended."

Louise Anne designs responded:

"Thank you Caroline- glad you enjoyed your day ! "

27 Apr 24'

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

"Fantastic day making my hare sculpture. Jo is amazing and very patient. Great facility and will definitely return to do another day. I’m not particularly arty and didnt think I could manage to produce such a great garden ornament."

27 Apr 24'

Rachel reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Support (Obelisk or Cloche) at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden - Morning Course

"Lovely course making a willow obelisk in a beautiful setting. Marianne is keeping this this craft alive and sharing her passion. I loved my obelisk ! "

27 Apr 24'

Alison reviewed: Lino Printing onto Paper Pocklington

"Holly was very knowledgable and experienced. She gave lots of excellent tips in how to make Lino printing easier and develop confidence in giving things a try. Relaxed and yet also absorbing , the time just flew by. Thoroughly recommend. "

27 Apr 24'

Alison reviewed: Introduction to Indian Block Printing- York

"Enjoyable fun. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Sharon is knowledgable, helpful and very organised. She is encouraging ,whatever your experience, and offers options from lots of different blocks and various items to print. Certainly recommend. 😊"

27 Apr 24'

Sally reviewed: Enamelled jewellery for beginners and improvers - fired glass jewellery techniques

"Thoroughly enjoyed my day with Toni - will definitely return to try my hand at some different types of enamelling. Highly recommended."

27 Apr 24'

Lindsay reviewed: Knife making in the bladesmith's forge

"This was one of the best things I've ever done! Spent a day heating, hammering, grinding and finishing a lump of steel into a workable forest knife. Excellent tutors. Have already booked another course with them!"

27 Apr 24'

Carole reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing - Experimenting with Image transfer with Clare Cosens

"Excellent course; Clare is an extremely knowledgeable, patient and inspiring tutor. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be attending another soon!"

27 Apr 24'

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

"Jo is a talented and patient teacher who is generous with her knowledge and time. I had a super day making a medium sized hare - I learnt lots and it was good fun too. Thank you Jo"

27 Apr 24'

Andy Upson reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Great welcome by a great bloke. Made to feel very comfortable. Workshop is a safe and easy place to work in. We did the one day knife making course. Loads of hands on work by us. Very happy a proud of the final product. Did I mention Steve is a top bloke. Thanks for a great day."

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Hi Andy Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to host yourself and John in the shop yesterday. You both worked extremely hard and threw yourselves into each task with skill and well measured control. I hope you use your knives and you should take great pleasure and satisfaction from the hard work that created them. Kind regards Steve"

27 Apr 24'

Sapana reviewed: Linocut Printmaking Workshop for beginners and improvers

"Thoroughly enjoyed the class leaning a new technique, Aprille is a lovely lady and answered all my questions. Thank you for this experience 😊"

27 Apr 24'

Pauline reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

"Blind embossing course with Liz Welby Excellent course as ever. Fantastic workshop and location Liz provided a clear instruction sheet that can be taken home and studied an inspiration to carry on in future . All requirements for the day Can highly recommend any course by Liz"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Pauline, Always lovely to work with and thank you for letting me know about your time at the studio. Blind embossing is such an interesting process, with lots of potential for mixed media and print work. It’s speed and adaptability are a real bonus, and it’s good fun. Hope to see some of your new work in the near future. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

27 Apr 24'

Rachel reviewed: Glass Fusing for Beginners - Flowers or Meadows Curved Art Half-day Class

"Jenny is a fantastic teacher. A lovely environment with expertise and guidance every step of the way. A great immersive experience. Thank you! "

Vitreus Art responded:

"Hi Rachel, Thank you for your wonderful review, it was great working with you. All the best, Vitreus Art"

27 Apr 24'

Madeline reviewed: Crochet - Beginners - Wednesdays

"Great course in friendly company. Bryony is very patient, gives clear instructions and works through the basics of crochet at a gentle pace. Suitable for complete beginners or those returning to the craft and needing a refresher."

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