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

Supporting crafts since 2011

Hands forming a vessel on pottery wheel
CraftCourses is the UK's largest art & craft courses booking platform, connecting you with thousands of independent craftspeople, makers & artists who share their skills.

We have a massive choice of real life in-person workshops and courses to offer you an unforgettable experience, as well as a chance to develop satisfying and useful hobbies.

Our huge community of independent UK makers also offer you an unrivalled selection of handmade art & craft kits,  classes available live online, downloadable online tutorials and a handcrafted shop.

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 48,000 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, organically grown UK business - and the 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™ company (a global movement committed to using business as a force for good) and members of the Good Business Charter and Fintech Wales. Our founder Kate Dewmartin won 'Creative Entrepreneur of the Year' at the GBEA awards 2022. 

We are a small team of engineering, editorial, customer service & marketing professionals. For 13 years now we have been dedicated to supporting artisans, craftspeople, arts centres & colleges across the UK, with our excellent and good value services, marketing & bespoke software.

Our mission is to shine a light on the many wonderful benefits of being creative and learning hands-on, practical skills. We are passionate about getting more of us making and doing things, meeting likeminded people and having some fun in the process!




Do you teach or make?


For our large community of over 6,400+ 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.

CraftCourses in the media

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2 Sep 2024
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6 Oct 2023
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6 Mar 2023
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29 Dec 2022
Kate Dewmartin is named Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2022
22 Nov 2022
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17 Aug 2021
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20 Jun 2021
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29 May 2021
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19 Dec 2020
Half term at home? Time to get creative
17 Oct 2020
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9 Jan 2020
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8 Jan 2020
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12 Dec 2019
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11 Dec 2017
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28 Sep 2015
The Joys of Whittling
11 Jan 2013

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

29 Nov 24'

Nicole reviewed: Make a Portrait in Mosaic Course

"Recently completed (with my mum) a 5 session mosaics course with Debra. Both of us loved it. Debra catered to both our levels of experience. She is incredibly patient with huge amounts of creativity. Great fun and learning."

29 Nov 24'

Dawn reviewed: 1-2-1 Practical Leather Tuition & Consultancy with Georgie Tym

"I had another amazing day with Georgie creating another bag with some subtle changes to the pattern. The finished result is my best bag so far. I can't wait to book another one! Thank you Georgie. x"

29 Nov 24'

Bo reviewed: Personalised Bookbinding Press / Flower Press

"Oh my goodness! What a beautiful package - the book press is fabulous and the logo looks wonderful but all the little extras and the lovely way it was all presented - just made my day to receive it all packaged with such care. Thank you so much ❤️"

29 Nov 24'

Max and AK reviewed: Introduction to Linocut Bespoke workshop for two people

"We had the most amazing all day workshop experience with Gerry! Gerry is a fantastic teacher and catered to our individual art approaches. We had so much fun and plenty of time to explore lots of the different options of cutting and printing. We have done a few art workshops in the past and this was by far the best one we ever attended. Thank you so much, Gerry, for the amazing day! "

Gerry Coles Prints responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I know you had a good time at the workshop, Great to see such wonderful prints made too, Best wishes Gerry"

29 Nov 24'

gwyneth surey reviewed: Monthly Pottery Classes

"Although my husband and I arrived over 20 minutes late due to traffic issues we were welcomed by Louise and the group. Most members were in the process of creating a clay Christmas tree. My husband. Bob & I were given instructions by Louise on what to do and off we went! I think I enjoyed the processes a little more than Bob but we both managed to complete our unique versions of a Festive tree. The atmosphere was lovely and calm with a group of very friendly group of women, Bob was the only male participant! I really enjoyed my time at the beautiful setting of Sandwick Lakes, the fun was shining and the Discovery room was filled with light! Our only issue was the venue was a little too far from where we live, so sadly we will not book another course at this present time. But a Massive Thank You to Louise we delivered a wonder session "

29 Nov 24'

Eric Boon reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"It was fab told me everything I wanted to now "

29 Nov 24'

Ailsa reviewed: Glass Fusing Workshop, half day

"Wow - I really enjoyed this course! Everything was clearly explained but not laboured and I felt well supported, throughout. The workshop was well clean and well organised, with equipment and materials readily available. My pieces were available within a few days and communication was excellent. Penny is an excellent tutor and I would highly recommend this course. "

Through the Arch - Fused Glass responded:

"Thank you Ailsa for your kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop and your finished pieces. I’m sure your sons will love their gifts. "

29 Nov 24'

Tommy reviewed: Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

"A fantastic course, which was definitely worth the money. Lots of hospitality shown and skills learned, would recommend 👍 "

29 Nov 24'

Bill Samuel reviewed: Beautiful Bookbinding

"Excellent course, well structured and run. I learnt a lot and had an enjoyable day. "

29 Nov 24'

Amy Mason reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Brilliant day with a lovely piece to take home at the end of it"

Gill Rogers responded:

"Many thanks Amy and it was so great to meet you and your lovely family! Have a wonderful Xmas and hope to see you all again sometime in the near future! Best wishes, Gill x"

29 Nov 24'

James H reviewed: 2 Day Woodturning Course for Beginners

"An excellent course run by Mick, who was passionate about sharing knowledge and ensuring we enjoyed ourselves. 2 projects completed each day with the opportunity to try a number of different tools and skills. Thoroughly enjoyable 2 days and hugely recommended."

Cheshire Woodturning and Workshop Training Limited responded:

"Hi James Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course. You worked really hard, even managing to overcome a bowl blank that decided to split, and ended up with some beautiful finished projects!"

29 Nov 24'

Tom and Lizzie reviewed: Stained Glass course

"Absolutely brilliant. Loved it. Keith is an excellent teacher, a natural, knows exactly when to help or let us plod on. Really enjoyed the day, love the pieces we made. If you're thinking of giving this a go, definitely do it! A big thumbs up from me, and a wonky one from Lizzie 😉"

Antique and Period Glassworks responded:

"Thanks Tom and Lizzie, it was a fun day 👍😂"

28 Nov 24'

Anne Hegarty reviewed: Fused glass Christmas decorations (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"Brilliant course and excellent tuition and guidance from Martin throughout the day, totally absorbing and enjoyable and great to finish the day having completed a good collection of Christmas tree decorations "

Martin McAssey Glass responded:

"I'm really glad you enjoyed the workshop, I hope to see you again,"

28 Nov 24'

Tom S reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"A fantastic experience from start to finish. Day was full of learning and laughter and was so impressed with what I was able to make during the day. Would recommend to anyone. Looking forward to doing one of the other courses at Blended Monkey"

28 Nov 24'

John Cranston reviewed: Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

"I had a great day with Jake yesterday. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and made me very welcome. I'm a total novice with power tools but was keen to get some experience. He didn't disappoint. He showed me how to use his impressive kit, safely and with plenty of guidance. I can highly recommend Jake."

28 Nov 24'

Nicola reviewed: Fused glass day course - beginners/intermediate

"We booked a class for 3 as a combined birthday gift. Great tuition and support throughout the day. We all really enjoyed our day!"

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