Latest reviews

23 May 19'

Anon reviewed: Peg loom and stick weaving - one day course

"Learning a new skill, well organised tutor, clear instructions"

23 May 19'

Dilbar Suleymanova reviewed: Introduction to Furniture Restoration at Craven Conservation

"A very useful course, it can be suitable for complete beginner or someone, who is more experienced. - step by step explanation - key areas have been shown and taught in detail - friendly and easy-going approach I brought my old side table to upcycle for use in the garden. With extra information, I can now have a matching with the rest of my garden furniture, and durable addition. I have also received valuable information on materials, finishes, types, techniques, which I can now use on my further projects. Thanks again and I shall be back to change the upholstery on my old armchair."

23 May 19'

Cathy Stacey reviewed: Full day mosaic workshop for beginners - Meriden, West Midlands

"The best craft workshop I have ever attended...and I’ve been to a lot! It was a relaxing, enjoyable and therapeutic day creating a mosaic piece to take home. Anne is a wonderful tutor with plenty of great ideas and guidance and very generous with her materials. The setting is wonderful and the homemade lunch that Anne provided was delicious. I will 100% be booking another workshop with her very soon!"

23 May 19'

keith maslin reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"What a fantastic day with Mark. An excellent tutor who gave me the basic skills and confidence to make a superb bowl (my wife was stunned) and spark my interest in woodturning. Thoroughly recommend to anyone as Mark has total skills to adapt to whatever skill level or nervousness you have."

23 May 19'

Lorna reviewed: Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

"I thoroughly enjoyed my taster pottery session with Jack. It was really relaxing and thanks to his calm teaching I was really chuffed with the three pots that I made. Very much looking forward to starting the 10 week course!"

23 May 19'

shelly olson reviewed: Willow piglet/ small pig workshop Burley New Forest

"I had a fantastic day first time doing something on my own, I was made very welcome. Food good. Great teacher. People can't believe I made the piglet myself (they said I must of bought it). I also loved that everything was provided, it was so much easier."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Im glad that you had a lovely time , thankyou for sharing Best wishes Jacquie"

23 May 19'

Rasa reviewed: Introductory pottery wheel throwing taster sessions

"Very enjoyable and informative - was a great experience. Very satisfied"

22 May 19'

Ingrid reviewed: One day silver jewellery designing and making workshop

"I’ve just spent a really lovely day with Bridget, excellent hands on teaching and explanations, happy to recommend to others and will be returning."

22 May 19'

Sue Naismith reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"An excellent one day course with plenty of time to work on a small piece of furniture with an end result to be proud of. Ollie spends lots of one-to-one time with each student as well as explaining each process to the whole class. Very detailed notes which then enable students to go home with the confidence to work alone."

22 May 19'

Miranda reviewed: Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"Informed tutor that knows all the technical details about her subject and delivered with a calm and inspiring manor."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"thanks Miranda, lovely to spend a couple of days with you and thank you so much for the willow bark cord!!! Joe. xxx"

22 May 19'

Elena Giovas reviewed: 101 A Furniture Painting Beginners Workshop in SEVENOAKS

"Excellent workshop, very informative. Elaine was lovely, very helpful and so sweet. We highly recommend it."

22 May 19'

Fiona Hamill reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"I attended the Business Course, having previously taken the candle making workshop. This is a really comprehensive course and covers everything from practical candle making tips to the legal and technical requirements of making candles as a business. Kerry's enthusiasm and willingness to share her experience and knowledge was fantastic. To do Kerry justice, I think you must be prepared to do a bit of homework after this course and the fact that Kerry is willing to provide further support via email is an absolute bonus. Can't recommend highly enough."

22 May 19'

Amanda Fyson reviewed: Felt Pictures-Painting with fibres - intro to 2D wet felting/felt making

"This workshop was a really good introduction to 2D felt making and Heather is an excellent teacher who has a lot of experience which she is happy to share with others who are just beginning on their felt making journey. Working with wool is lovely and Heather has a rainbow collection of coloured wool tops to choose from. With Heather's guidance I was amazed at the way we were able to produce such good felting pieces to take home. I love Heather's animal pictures using felt and I'd like to have a go at this next time but feel I'll need to put in some practice before that. Lots of delicious cake, flapjacks and a variety of teas were provided and all in all it was a very enjoyable afternoon spent with great company."

22 May 19'

Daire Townend reviewed: Bespoke Interlined Curtains

"I spent the day with Janet, to learn to make interlined curtains. The course was truly excellent. I learnt so much - making a curtain from start to finish over the course of the day - and had such a very pleasant time throughout, that I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone else who wants to learn to make beautiful curtains. Janet really knows her stuff, and not only teaches you the right way to do things, but very helpfully points out the potential pit-falls to be avoided!"

22 May 19'

Richard Pride reviewed: Spoon carving with Bobby Spooner at Cambridge Art Makers

"Fantastic day! Olly was very knowledgeable, and very patient with everyone. Would thoroughly recommend."

22 May 19'

Kevin McHale reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"A wonderful day given to me, as a birthday present, by my wife. Mark’s skilful instruction and infinite patience enabled us to come away with a beautiful hand-turned bowl. This was not the only product of the day, however. We both felt we had given our brains a good ‘work out’, learned new skills and enjoyed much fun. Fully recommend this course. It really was a great birthday gift."

22 May 19'

Jon Townsin reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"A really enjoyable day's course which has given me the impetus to restore an old table. Ollie, is a friendly and knowledgeable teacher who explains the process well and helps out when needed. The links to materials and course notes make the next steps easy. An excellent introduction to french polishing and furniture restoration. Thanks Ollie."

22 May 19'

Tim Guile reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Very informative and enjoyable day, easy paced with time to discuss things"

22 May 19'

Tim Guile reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Very informative and enjoyable day, easy paced with time to discuss things"

22 May 19'

Jamie Mould reviewed: Wood turning courses

"After mentioning to my wife I’d like to try woodturning, she very kindly gave me a birthday present of a day’s experience with George. She couldn’t have chosen better. My day with George started with a cup of tea (made by the delightful Sue), a nice chat and then straight into the workshop. George is a very patient, informative and knowledgeable teacher. He takes you through step by step of what is required to turn your first bowl and by the end of the day (after more tea and a delicious lunch) you walk away with a bowl that looks very professionally turned. As a consequence of this day’s experience I am now a proud owner of my own lathe and spend rather a lot of time in my shed now!!!"

21 May 19'

Fiona reviewed: Oil painting for the scared - 8 week course

"Inspiring tuition, great friendly encouraging environment. I highly recommend."

21 May 19'

Christine Fairfull reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Excellent course, made very welcome and very interesting to hear all about various types of candles"

21 May 19'

David Hartley reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I was interested in taking up woodturning as a hobby but thought it would be a good idea to try a course first. I was very nervous but Mark quickly put me at ease. I would recommend the course without reservation except to say be prepared to work hard. You certainly get your money's worth and I came away with a finished bowl and masses of information to get me started with my own lathe. Excellent course."

21 May 19'

Oliver Marshall reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"Mark was a fantastic teacher. I spent a whole day in his wonderful workshop learning basic wood turning skills. Highly recommended."

21 May 19'

Elizabeth Thomas reviewed: Make a set of stacking rings silversmithing workshop

"My daughter wanted to do a jewellery making course with her friends for her 14th birthday, and after looking around we chose this one. We had an excellent time, each making 2 stacking rings. Andrew was a great tutor and took us through the process step by step. There were plenty of tools to go around and he guided us calmly through the process. We all ended up with beautiful, professional looking rings."

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