Latest reviews

Kestrel Boyle reviewed: 1 day traditional silver jewellery making course for beginners

"I loved my day! Heidi was a brilliant teacher and it was great fun and very interesting to do my first bit of silver work. Thank you so much, bit late with the review I know. Better late than never, I say. x Kes"

cleo reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Jon is an excellent teacher bringing a fun and an engaging approach to teaching basket weaving. The location and workshop space is perfect. Really enjoyed all aspects of the day including Becky's homemade cakes. A lovely way to spend a Sunday and learn a brilliant new skill. Thanks Jon and Becky for your warm welcome."

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you for coming to make a basket Cleo. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day."

John Jones reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A really good day in a relaxed atmosphere with great tuition and help from Jon to make the basket. Lots of steps and different techniques to learn and use, and hopefully remember next time I want to make one on my own! The home made lunch provided was really good also and not to be missed. I would definitely go back again to learn how to make various other items that I see on display while there."

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"It was great to meet you John and your basket was quite amazing. It would be a pleasure to host you on another day. Thank you Jon"

Johanna reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I cannot recommend this course enough. I am a serial crafter/learner but I have never done anything as brilliant as this. My partner and I are total novices and were both excited and apprehensive about the course, having not done any woodwork since our school days. Richard and Mark completely put us at ease and were so patient and supportive throughout the course. I can't believe how much I learnt and it has certainly given us both the bug to do more. The boxes we made are so beautiful and unique. Absolutely loved it, no better way to spend a weekend!"

2 day leather skills course reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Excellent couple of days on this course. Jason is passionate about his subject and engaging and patient in his teaching. Beautiful workshop with a chilled peaceful atmosphere. Plus I came away with a very smart bag about which I can proudly say "I made this!"."

Chris W reviewed: Leather Possibles Pouch Workshop

"I'd highly recommend this course, absolutely fantastic. Both Wendy and Clive were super helpful and very patient with our onslaught of questions, which they always had an answer for! I've done craft work in the past and meddled with leather before but I still learned a vast amount of new skills and got an opportunity to try new tools I'd not be able to without investing in them myself. Worth every penny!"

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Thank you for the review. Great to hear you enjoyed the workshop and learnt new skills even having had some leatherwork experience before."

Katherine Jones reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Excellent day, such a lovely experience and fabulous teacher!"

Carol-Ann Craig reviewed: Hedgerow basketmaking holiday

"This is a fantastic course. I learnt so much and Jane is an excellent teacher. I really hope that I can attend another course - think she has got me hooked! Thank you."

Cath Mc Carthy reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Thanks very much for a fantastic day making a stained glass panel, excellent teacher!!! Cath x"

Steve Grey reviewed: Beginners 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Course

"Perfect day for a really memorable birthday experience! Many thanks Gill Steve"

Adele reviewed: First steps in crochet - Live online tuition with kit

"A lovely way to spend 3 hours on a Sunday afternoon. Throughly enjoyed the crochet course and learnt so much in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment. I would highly recommend this course, Lucy is an excellent tutor and provides a choice of delicious homemade delights to eat on the coffee/tea break. I’m looking forward to the next course ."

The Creators Hideaway responded:

"Thank you Adele, it was a pleasure to host you at the beginners course and thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you found it useful and would be delighted to welcome you to another course soon :)"

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"Instructor - clear, friendly, good humour and informative"

Anon reviewed: Christmas in a jar

"It was all excellent, the atmosphere, the recipes, fabulous day"

Chris reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"It's a great setup and I came away with lots of helpful tips and advice. The food was fantastic and I was made to feel welcome from the moment I arrived. Thanks again."

Chris hoare reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"As a community activist I hope this allows me to speak for the residents that live here. Some time ago I came up with the idea of a community mosaic. Jackie Nash was recommended to me by someone that had been to a workshop. What a surprise, nothing was to much trouble to Jackie for beginners like us; everything was explained, how the piece would work etc. It was without doubt the best workshop we have ever done. We as a community are now busy doing our own mosaic. Thank you so much Jackie."

Deborah Jones reviewed: One to one throwing sessions

"The lady who took the class was very welcoming, and was interested in what we needed from the course. I enjoyed the throwing session very much, and was also shown other techniques. There was good correspondence regarding how to get to the venue, where we could park and eat etc. I would definitely book another class. The environment where the studio was based is inspiring and in a comfortable setting."

Karen Dawn Curtis responded:

"Hi Debs, Thank you so much for the review and so very glad you enjoyed the day!! It was a pleasure to teach you and Louise. Your work is drying nicely and I look forward to firing it. Kind regards Karen"

Tiago reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"The day goes by fast and by the end of it I was holding in my hand something that resembled a soup spoon. I went from looking dumbfounded by the log of green wood and axe in front of me to confidently (maybe a bit too confidently) slicing the back of the spoon bowl with the guided-pull knife grasp. Alan teaches by providing the learner with the essential types of knife cut one can do with a straight knife and a hook knife in order to get nice spoons. Towards the end he also showed us a bit of chip carving. Food is provided along the day. Alan also follows up the course by sending you some PDF files with how to finish your spoons and where to take your newly learnt craft to higher places. I was impressed by the course. Highly recommended!"

Lynn Laynton reviewed: Introduction to throwing | One-day

"This was my first introduction to throwing pottery and it was a pleasure. Deiniol is a knowledgable, patient and kind instructor and his tutoring was very accurate and precise. He encourages creativity and his experience in throwing ensures you enjoy the process. I can highly recommend the day course, including the lunch, which gives you the opportunity to chat to other students. Thank you Deiniol."

Deiniol Williams Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Lynn, really glad you enjoyed yourself!"

Karina Holland reviewed: Making Scrumptious Scatter Cushions - Small Group - 2 day Workshop - York

"I have been on a number of Jacqueline’s courses and loved every one so thought I’d give this one a go too! It was perfect - I got to be very creative in using left over bits of material from previous course I had attended. I love how my pillows now match my lampshades. Jacqueline was great at finding a way of using all my little bits and bobs of fabric and trims in the best way possible! Thank you so much Jac - yet again a fabulous weekend!"

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Ahh yes Karina, we don't throw anything away. All the scraps from window treatments and lampshades are fabulously important as they can bring a whole room scheme together with a few scatter cushions. Your cushions are gorgeous, well done you!"

Wendy reviewed: Fused Glass Lantern Workshops

"A great course! I really enjoyed experimenting with the glass and producing my own unique creations. Looking forward to attending another session soon. Thank you Tracey for your guidance and support!"

Olivia reviewed: Make nipple tassels & bubbly in Brighton

"The nipple tassel workshop was great fun! Charlie was a wonderful host and had an array of wonderful sequins and tassels to choose from. I would highly recommend the workshop!"

Jayne Towndrow reviewed: Japanese book making

"So having previously completed a leather journal workshop with Lynne I have now done Japanese stab binding. This is endlessly fascinating to me. I came home with three completed, absolutely beautiful books. I find this an absolutely stunning result. Lynne is a great teacher, patience without limit, which frankly is a requirement with me in a classroom. I don't know how she does it. I learned exactly what I wanted to learn so it was terrific. Because she is as she is, one feels able to have another go, at home or another workshop. I felt I could be myself and ask questions. Over and over. And I met Angie who I just loved straight away. One of the most wonderful things was the range of choice for one's books. So many papers and colours and threads. It's like no two books need ever be the same."

Bev Jamieson reviewed: Abstract floral painting course

"Had a lovely day at our Abstract Painting day. Our teacher Natasha was really nice. Very helpful.....and patient!! Spent the first part of the day doing a few short drawing exercises which helped when we started painting our canvases. The painting was really good fun. Hadn’t done anything like this before so very suitable for beginners. The lunch that was provided was very tasty too. Lovely cosy location. Would definitely recommend the course. Love my finished canvas. Thanks Natasha!!"

Janette Page reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"My sister and I spent a wonderful day at Ria's new studio adjacent to the canal. Lovely studio with so much space. We were kept topped up with tea and coffees and Ria's relaxed and friendly coaching helped us both design and make our lampshades. We were both very pleased with what we achieved and this was our second visit. No doubt we will be back to make something else. We highly recommend her workshops"

Penny White reviewed: Shibori and indigo dyeing in North Devon

"Had a great time. Learnt a lot. Thank you."

Art's Majic responded:

"Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it"