Latest reviews

Eleyna reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Excellent experience, bought as a group gift for a 30th birthday and we had a fabulous time!"

Jill Bowler reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"I would have rated this course as good but two things let it down. The group was too large (10) and it was difficult for Kate to get round everyone. The light lunch provided was of extremely poor quality."

Tresillian House responded:

"Dear Jill Thank you for taking the time to review the course. As I explained the normal number for a course is 8 but on this occasion I had taken a telephone booking direct and then received an online booking the same afternoon pre-paid and before I had time to register the course as full. The on-line payment system is new this autumn and perhaps I should review that again - although people tend to prefer to pay on line. I apologise that you felt the lunch was poor and not to your taste. Next time I will cook stew and dumplings and not experiment. Thank you for coming and I hope your sculpture has survived this week's rain!"

Hannah reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"My sister and I took my mum to Ria's lampshade making course recently for her 60th birthday. What can I say, we had the loveliest day end to end and that was entirely down to the enthusiasm, loveliness and talent of Ria. She was so patient and really got our creative juices flowing, supporting our crazy ideas and providing lots of inspiration. The setting of Ria's studio really adds to the experience, a beautiful building alongside the canal in rural Northamptonshire. Definitely go down the canal to have lunch in the canal boat! I would definitely recommend Ria's lampshade making course, a really fun and interesting day with a lovely lampshade to take away at the end."

Joanne Tinley reviewed: Relief print Christmas card workshop

"I've always wanted to try lino printing so decided to treat myself when I saw this course advertised. I loved it! Rachel was very patient and explained everything we needed very clearly. She had lots of ideas for us to use but I took along a snowflake design - a little ambitious for a beginner but with Rachel's guidance I did it and made lots of lovely cards. A great course, highly recommended!"

Rachel Reynolds responded:

"And a lovely Snowflake print it was too! Thanks for joining us Jo, it was great to have you on the course."

Adam Clementson reviewed: Woodworking - Beginner/Intermediate - four days

"Steve is an excellent instructor, he knows so much and passes that knowledge on very well. Years in the carpentry trade have made him a perfectionist and he also passes on that level of perfection, and if there are two things I take away from this course it's patience and accuracy. I never thought I would make such a beautiful item as the oak table, but it came together and I have an item I can rightly be proud of. Thanks Steve."

Dovetail Woodworking responded:

"Hi Adam, thanks very much for your review, it is much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed your time at Dovetail. Steve"

Ruth Blackford reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I had a great day with Judith. I learnt a lot in a comfortable and well equipped environment and was amazed at how much work I produced. Judith's teaching is paced and structured very well with easy to follow instructions and explanations. Highly recommended."

Heather reviewed: Tailored pottery workshops: handbuilding and throwing

"I recently spent a day with Jayne with 3 other friends on a workshop. It was quite simply amazing! Having had very little knowledge about Working with clay , I have come away feeling entirely capable and empowered to start making my own work, the techniques of it all now exciting rather than off-putting! I couldn't recommend Jayne as a teacher more; she's super knowledgable and great at explaining stuff, plus she's a lot of fun to hang out with, which makes for a lovely experience! If you're thinking about taking one of her workshops, just do it, you won't regret it!"

The Studio at Clapham responded:

"Thank you Heather x"

Catherine Stanley reviewed: Wheel throwing experience - half day course

"As a special treat for our Mum, my sister and I booked in for a wheel pottery session. Wow it was the most relaxing other worldly thing I have done in a long time. Under Jayne’s expert guidance we created 3 beautiful pots each which Jayne fired in her amazing kiln. Thank you Jayne!"

The Studio at Clapham responded:

"Thank you Catherine. I’m so pleased that I could make Mum’s treat extra special!"

Monique Gordon reviewed: Weekend pottery throwing workshop

"Cannot recommend pottery school enough, I attended Nina's six week pottery classes over the summer and now I can't put the clay down! As one of the more affordable pottery courses I was pleasantly shocked at the amount of time we got to spend wheel throwing, the amount of pieces I made and that I'm now able to make my own dinnerware! The pottery classes were in the evening so fit around my work schedule, in a short time i've learnt new skills and even sold some of my pieces; it definitely beat staying at home watching netflix!"

Sarah Newth reviewed: Silver stacking ring/bangle/pendant workshop

"This was a fun evening. The tuition was excellent and Faith is patient and encouraging. We all ended up with 3 lovely silver rings to wear."

Jo Payne reviewed: Craft Workshop: Learn to make silver art clay jewellery in a day (beginner)

"Absolutely loved the whole day! Sally was a great tutor and I can't wait to return for the follow on workshop. I was very impressed with the content of the workshop and found it great value for money as we all got to make beautiful pieces to take home with us. It's certainly inspired me to do more! Thank you!! ?"

Joanne Bostan reviewed: Craft Workshop: Learn to make silver art clay jewellery in a day (beginner)

"What a wonderful day! I definitely recommend this beginners course. Sally is a great teacher, very helpful with lots of tips to help you leave with your own unique piece of silver jewellery."

Olivia reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I returned to see Lucy again for a two-day session where we continued to work together on a large necklace. Without Lucy's experience and expert knowledge, I would have been unable to progress and develop the ideas by myself. Her knowledge and advice is unbounded and I always leave feeling so inspired! She also ensures that you really make a lot of progress on your work and really absorb the techniques. She always goes the extra mile and has given me continued support throughout the years to explore my ideas to the absolute fullest. Another very successful few days of tuition!"

Mehibe Etgart reviewed: Fascinator millinery workshop

"I really enjoyed the workshop and learnt so much. I had a one to one day and was able to ask Elena questions without feeling I was taking other people's time. I loved my hat and would recommend the workshop to anyone whom has a interest in hats."

Sarah reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course

"I have been wanting to do a candle making course for a while and found this course in Bexley with Paula as the host. She was very friendly and welcoming, as the course is at her home. I have learnt so much from this course and feel much more confident knowing how to make a good and safe candle. Paula gave us a pack to take home which included information for selling candles as well as suppliers lists and how to make the candles we had made on the course. I had a great day and it was nice to meet new people as well. The afternoon tea was lovely and Paula was more than happy to keep making us all tea, coffees etc through out the course. I will definitely recommend this course to anyone who wanted to learn about candles. I am looking forward to starting my journey in candle making. :)"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you so much Sarah, so happy you enjoyed it. Xx"

Jane reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Having attended the Level 1 Furniture painting course earlier in the year & thoroughly enjoyed it, I was keen to get booked on the Level 2. Jo is extremely knowledgeable, patient and makes the whole day great fun. I would highly recommend attending Jo’s workshops & will be returning for the footstool upholstery workshop in the new year."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely words Jane, I'm so pleased you got as much out of the level 2 painting course and I look forward to seeing you for some upholstering in 2020! :-)"

Lynne Edwards reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"A really stimulating day. Sunita welcomed everyone on arrival and paced the day just right. A nice touch that she had made a named bookmark for everyone. Would thoroughly recommend this course."

Karen Booth reviewed: All Things with Ink - a drawing workshop in Derbyshire

"This was a delightful day from beginning to end. Liz had a lovely warm welcome and a helpful approach, encouraging us to experiment with ink drawing, in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We learned how to use and experiment with different processes to create unique artwork. Plenty of materials and examples were available for us to use, and to find inspiration. The studio is a beautiful venue, and working in a small group was fantastic, a very enjoyable learning experience. I highly recommend Liz’s workshops, and I look forward to learning something new on another one."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Really pleased that you had such a positive experience at The Slipper Studio and I look forward to seeing you here again soon. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Tace Heuston reviewed: Private or private group silver jewellery making / silversmithing workshop half-day at Silver Designed Personally

"Fantastic day making a silver cuff. Sara is a great teacher, very passionate about her craft and made me feel so welcome. Would definitely recommend."

Silver Designed Personally responded:

"Tace, thanks you so much for your kind review, I really enjoyed our day and you did a great job too ! Looking forward to seeing you again."

Rachel S reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"This was a perfect day - I loved it even more than I expected to! It went so quickly as we learnt so much and progressed so far. It was so satisfying to make some beautiful pieces to take home, as well as taking away the pen, ink and instructions to carry on practising. Sunita is a brilliant teacher, it was well structured, she explained and demonstrated things very clearly, and had lots of ideas and suggestions to inspire us. It was a lovely atmosphere. I'm hooked on calligraphy now, having never really done it before!"

Linda Harding reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"Sunita was a really excellent tutor I really enjoyed the day and the way the teaching flowed throughout the day. Everything was planned and set up for us a relaxed fun day ."

Linda Clark reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"Thoroughly enjoyable. Sunita proved to be a very welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful tutor. Excellent teaching skills."

Mary Bevan reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"This is an excellent one-day workshop. Sunita runs it in a friendly, informal manner but at the same time manages to give a comprehensive introduction to Modern Calligraphy with an emphasis on practice. It has really got me interested and determined to get proficient at this kind of writing as it looks so elegant. Thank you for a great day, Sunita."

Dave Moore reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"I had a very enjoyable and educational day blacksmithing with Mort at Firebird forge. It was good to learn new [to me] ways of welding and working metals under Mort's guidance. He has the right balance of teaching, leaving you to 'have a go' and helping out when you struggle with more technical aspects, usually making it look easy when he does it. The small groups of two or three people keep it friendly and personal. Many thanks for a great day. Dave Moore"

Madeleine Hughes reviewed: Christmas Decorations Berkhamsted HP4

"A wonderful afternoon. A really fun and engaging course....we all made such beautiful wreaths!"

Helen Reeley Gardens responded:

"You always make such a beautiful wreath Mads; willow or moss this year? Let me know :-)"