Latest reviews

Penny White reviewed: Batik painting in North Devon

"A great time, learnt a lot. Thank you"

Art's Majic responded:

"Thank you Penny, glad you enjoyed the course"

Marie Shahin reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"My friend and I visited Anglesey in September but our visit didn’t coincide with any of Anita’s planned beginners workshops. I emailed to see if she could do one just for the 2 of us and Anita obliged us by arranging this. We had great fun and learned a lot, including the correct way to burn a candle, thank you Anita. The workshop was good value for money and we each left with a box of the different candles we had made. A bonus is that Anita provides refreshments free of charge for people doing a workshop :). I was also able to do some Christmas shopping from the items Anita has available in the studio. A great experience and one I would repeat."

Jacqui Ready reviewed: Silver earrings workshop

"Jo is a fabulous teacher with the patience of a saint! I attended a silver earrings workshop following a Summer School with her and although had the basics I needed to perfect my soldering skills. I went home with four pairs of earrings which I admit only one found it’s way to my sister as a Christmas present ?"

Joanne Tinley Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Jacqui. The earrings you made during the workshop were really lovely, I'm not surprised you kept most of them but I hope your sister liked hers!"

Hannah reviewed: Sgraffito Printed Fused Glass (1.30pm)

"Friendly session with good guidance and materials. Only thing that could have made it better was a cup of tea at the garden centre :)"

Jackie reviewed: Sgraffito Printed Fused Glass (1.30pm)

"One of the best courses I've done. Great teacher. Super supply of materials needed. Will definitely go on another course. Thank you :)"

Andrew reviewed: Sgraffito Printed Fused Glass (1.30pm)

"Great atmosphere, friendly presentation."

C. Bennett reviewed: Sgraffito Printed Fused Glass (1.30pm)

"Really good but rushed towards end. Good tutoring."

Elaine reviewed: Sgraffito Printed Fused Glass (1.30pm)

"Thoroughly enjoyable, relaxed. Good instructions. Like the venue. Thank you."

Sian reviewed: Sgraffito Printed Fused Glass (1.30pm)

"Very much enjoyed the experience. Learnt new techniques and very creative."

Helen reviewed: Private jewellery tuition with Joanne Tinley Jewellery

"I contacted Jo for private tuition as I wanted to learn stone setting and I am so glad I did. Jo is the most wonderful, patient teacher who seems to know everything, and is great at quick mistake-fixing! I'll be coming back to learn some more techniques as I am so so happy with the output from my day."

Joanne Tinley Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Helen. The stone set pendant you made was gorgeous! You're welcome back any time!"

Sharon Love reviewed: Hessian Floristry workshop

"I really enjoyed attending Annabelle's course; she was extremely organised and made it a very friendly non-threatening atmosphere. As someone who is not very creative at all, I was amazed at what she got out of me! I would definitely recommend one of her courses."

Hessian Creations responded:

"Hi Sharon I am so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. I like to limit numbers on my workshops to enable me to help participants as much as possible. The flowers you produced were amazing, you clearly have a talent for flower making!"

Cheryl Marshman reviewed: Hessian Floristry workshop

"What a fantastic course. Annabelle was so welcoming & nothing too much trouble! All materials were ready for us & step by step instructions that we needed. Can't wait to do another course. Thanks again for such a great day Cheryl"

Hessian Creations responded:

"Hi Cheryl I am so pleased you enjoyed the course. I am gradually adding more flowers now, so I may be introducing mini workshops next year for a new flower range for anyone who would enjoy another session trying something new."

Diana Hewitson reviewed: Keum Boo: the art of adding 24k gold to silver jewellery

"I really enjoyed this class with Joanne. The Sorting Office studios are a great venue with plenty of room for everyone. Joanne is an excellent teacher who gave clear explanations and demonstrated what was required at each stage of the process. I made a pair of earrings and 2 pendants. The other people taking part ranged from complete novices to those with lots of experience. Everyone left with 2 or 3 pieces of jewellery. I have continued to use the technique at home using an electric hot plate and 24 carat gold leaf. Keum boo is a great, inexpensive way to add a touch of luxe to your jewellery."

Joanne Tinley Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Diana! It was lovely having you in the studio, especially considering the distance you had travelled. Great to hear that you're continuing to use the skills you learnt in the class!"

Ruth Chew reviewed: Throwing taster session

"Deiniol is an excellent teacher - very patient (he needed to be with me) and extremely encouraging. The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable and I am looking forward to picking up my creations!! I would wholeheartedly recommend this course."

Deiniol Williams Ceramics responded:

"Thank you Ruth! Really glad you enjoyed the course."

Nicky Gordon reviewed: Basket making in Norfolk

"Thank you Julie and Rob for your patience, expert knowledge and thorough teaching skills. The group were all guided through techniques at their own pace, enabling everyone to weave a beautiful fruit basket. The day does not require you to have any previous basketry skills, although I would say you need to be able to follow direction. All in all a great day, and don't hesitate to book, you'll have fun."

Tristan reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"A really enjoyable afternoon! Dave was an excellent and intuitive teacher and took time to walk us through each step of the spoon making process whilst still being hands off, so it was nice to come away with a spoon I felt was really mine. All in all a very well thought out course that would be thoroughly enjoyed by anyone with an interest in learning a new skill."

Julie Brook reviewed: Drum Lampshade making at ShedLight

"As a complete beginner I came away from this half day course on drum lampshade making absolutely delighted with the lovely lampshade I had made under Vanessa's tuition. She guided us through all steps of the process and calmly helped to correct a mistake I had made so it was invisible on the finished product. Vanessa also advised me on how to recreate a shade for a lamp I retrieved when clearing my late father's house. It will be much treasured. Thank you!"

ShedLight responded:

"Thank you Julie I am so pleased you enjoyed your lampshade course and left with a beautiful completed product. It was also a pleasure to advise you on your late fathers lamp and I hope it all goes to plan - you have my email address if you get stuck. Vanessa"

Luke Johnston-Smith reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"The day was fantastic and the team were brilliant. I have not only gone out and bought my own axe and bits but have treated my brothers to the same fun. Wonderfully relaxing and a great environment. Thanks to all the team."

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Luke Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed the day and have caught the bug... Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labours... ATB Mark, Cristina and Jill"

Di Sheppard reviewed: Mosaic workshop at Jackie Nash Art

"I had the best day ever! Jackie was a brilliant tutor and I came away totally buzzing, exhausted and inspired. She is obviously very talented herself but she explained everything simply and succinctly. She was very understanding as I was a complete beginner. I can thoroughly recommend Jackie’s course and will definitely return in the future for more amazing inspirations. I also thought it was great value for money. Thank you Jackie I had a fantastic day. Di Sheppard"

Jackie Nash Art responded:

"Hi Di Thank you for your review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your day and I look forward to seeing your work and welcoming you back in the workshop very soon. Jackie"

Emma reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners with Green Fox Wild Crafts

"Had such an amazing day - I would recommend this course to anyone. Nadine was an excellent teacher and patiently helped whenever I was stuck with a technique. Nadine broke up the process into methodical stages, whilst teaching us about wood properties, sharpening and wood sourcing along the way. I have learnt so much and feel thoroughly inspired to learn more! I've put 'carving axe' on my Christmas list and I can't wait to expand my knowledge of green woodworking."

Nicky Lewis reviewed: Necklaces, handmade beads, ancient fresco-style, papiermache recipe

"A very enjoyable day, and by the end I created a perfectly wearable necklace - I'm amazed. It all starts with boiling up eggboxes, transforming them into beads and decorating in any colour, on their own, or combined with metal/glass/plastic beads to give that extra dimension to a necklace/bracelet. It was so satisfying to learn a technique in one day and be able to carry on at home with simple kit and materials. We worked on Eleanor's kitchen table in a small friendly group which was fun and supportive. All the materials were provided, as was a delicious homemade lunch. Eleanor creates lovely beads and shares her knowledge in easy to follow steps. It was one of the best craft days I have attended, and I highly recommend it."

Eleanor Allitt Handmade beads responded:

"Hello Nicky, Thankyou so much for that glowing review, it was lovely to meet you. You might like to consider the beads plus day on 18 January. I have been trying to email everybody about it but my computer has found some objection. Regards Eleanor"

Emma Bloor reviewed: Jewellery making with silver clay - one day beginners workshop

"This workshop surpassed all expectations for myself and my friends. We had a fabulous day with Charlotte and she was an excellent teacher. She explained things extremely well and supported us to do what we wanted to do, helping us develop our creativity. We all felt a great sense of achievement with our finished item, and came away feeling very pleased with our lovely pendants."

Felix & Reuben Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Emma, Thank you for your lovely review :) Well done to you all for making such gorgeous pieces of jewellery! It was a pleasure to teach you :) Charlotte"

Rob Rowell reviewed: Make a leather phone pouch using veg tan leather

"I’ve completed a number of courses with Mark in his workshop. Mark is a patient teacher, generous with his time and knowledge and is happy to share his skills. My own confidence in leatherwork has developed considerably and his latest workshop is no exception."

Michelle Edmunds reviewed: Make a leather phone pouch using veg tan leather

"Mark is a great teacher; very patient and explains things well. You will learn a variety of leather working skills that you can carry forward to other projects and leave with a lovely pouch that you've made yourself!"

Fiona Tunley reviewed: Beginners crochet course - in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"Lynn managed to teach me to crochet from nothing in an afternoon, she was patient, excellent at explaining and showing what to do when I got stuck or wasn't sure, and there was cake! I went home proudly with my granny square and have now made a number more. Very highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet. Thank you Lynn."

Get Hooked with Lynn responded:

"So pleased you have made many more squares. Looking forward to a photo of your finished project. Welcome back anytime. Keep Hooking!"