Latest reviews

Trudie Ball reviewed: Christmas Pudding - needle felting workshop with The Lady Moth

"I have admired Zenia's work ever since I started felting nearly four years ago and have always wanted to do one of her workshops. I enrolled on an Owl Workshop and I wasn't disappointed. Her teaching methods were easy to follow and her knowledge of felting is vast. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and we were all able to produce beautiful felted owls. One lady was a complete novice yet she still took away a lovely owl she could be proud of. I would have no hesitation in recommending her classes to anyone wishing to learn or progress in needle felting. I have travelled 2 hours by car to do so and I was not disappointed."

Hannah reviewed: Spinning rings workshop

"The spinning ring course was absolutely fabulous! We had the loveliest day with Kate. She is very knowledgeable and patient and so easy to spend time with. The day flew! The whole day was informative and fun, and we all have a beautiful spinning ring to take away. Kate also ensured we left with a lot of knowledge to make our own Jewellery in the future. There was copious amounts of chatting, tea, coffee and biscuits and a lovely lunch catering to some quite specific dietary requirements. I really cannot recommend Kate and her Jewellery Workshops enough!"

Jewellery Workshops responded:

"Thank you Hannah, it was a pleasure to meet you all, what a lovely day x"

Rebecca Glyn reviewed: Stone carving courses in central London

"I had a wonderful time. A wonderful team of knowledgeable, welcoming and skilled teachers and artists. Thanks for a great weekend Josh & Sam. Rebecca"

Lesley Anne reviewed: Green Man! 1 Day Sculpture Workshop Using Pal Tiya Premium

"Had a great day and good tuition. Pal Tiya Premium is an interesting medium and something I definitely want to have another go with. Love the idea you can build big and add!"

Steve reviewed: Contemporary bench making weekend course

"A very well organised weekend. Interesting and unusual tools, some of which I had not used before. A most enjoyable time and a nice bench to show for it."

Jill reviewed: Contemporary bench making weekend course

"Super weekend. I look at my bench and can’t believe I made it! A perfect setting, expert guidance, all the necessary tools and just the right amount of help made for a great experience and a lovely piece of furniture. Soup at lunch was excellent too. Many thanks to Aidan and Ambrose."

Sandra Burt reviewed: Mosaic pendants for beginners

"I thoroughly enjoyed this mosaic pendant workshop. Rachel is an excellent teacher and after her initial instructions, she gave helpful suggestions to each individual student on their designs, as well as practical help with cutting when it was a bit tricky for a beginner. Being surrounded by displays of her own beautiful work was very inspiring. I was intrigued by the small scale of the work and loved the detail of the tiny pieces of glass and slate, and with so many lovely materials on offer it was difficult to choose! It was also interesting to see what the other students produced. I would not hesitate to recommend Rachel's class."

Glenda Schilling reviewed: Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day

"Hannah was absolutely lovely. Happy to answer questions and really helpful. The day was well structured, but had a really laid back atmosphere as well. I really enjoyed the day. Thank you Hannah x"

Tread Softly responded:

"Thanks for the review Glenda ? It was so lovely to meet you. Glad you enjoyed the day!"

Mark reviewed: Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving

"Very enjoyable. Turned a wooden log into a spoon, with the help of Dave and the volunteers. Learnt a lot about wood, woodcraft, hand tools and techniques. The setting was great as was the coffee, biscuits and the conversations with the rest of the group. And, on this occasion, I was glad to be going home with the wooden spoon. Good fun and my thanks to all that were there."

Christina McQueen reviewed: One day beginners mosaic workshop

"Judy is a fantastic host and instructor...she is very friendly, helpful and patient. I was surprised at what I could do at my first attempt at mosaic thanks to the skills and techniques she taught. Her house and garden has lots of her own impressive mosaics in it...very inspiring! Judy's tray bake is amazing too! ?✨"

JudyJamJar Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Christina, is was a pleasure spending the day with you and your friend and as a group you all worked hard with amazing results"

Lewis Howe reviewed: Green Wood Kitchen Utensils at Ecclesall Woods

"Great course. I learnt a wide range of skills which I am keen to take further. Already made my own shave horse and looking at acquiring more tools. Dave and the team are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Covered a wide range of things and already looking forward to booking on the next one. I can't recommend the Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses highly enough and would suggest anybody looking for an introduction to Greenwood skills or to enhance those they already have, to look for a suitable course and get it booked."

Cecily Barton reviewed: Make your very own clutch bag/small tablet device case/sleeve

"I have now done two courses with Richard and I've made a lovely tote bag and a fabulous clutch bag. Both get great comments every time I use them. Having such great instructions throughout made both pieces seem easy to make. Richard gives a lot of background information about the leather, where it comes from and how it's made which is fascinating and helps give a better understanding of the product. I'd like to go weekly and make things all the time!!"

Dawn Evison reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I've just returned to Durham after spending 2 fascinating and informative days with Lucy at her workshop. Having explored the internet for silversmith/jewellery courses I decided on Lucy because she offers one to one tuition - and has a wealth of experience. I am so glad I made that choice - Lucy is an excellent tutor and and I have had an amazing an exciting introduction to the craft. I felt so comfortable and inspired in her workshop that I didn't want to leave. It was a long way to go but was well worth the journey and I am already planning a return visit."

Alison Milford reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"Had a lovely and relaxing day with Alice, learning how to weave. It was very enjoyable and appreciated Alice's guidance and kind patience. I also really enjoyed learning about the weaving traditions in Japan, Korea and Europe - absolutely fascinating. Many thanks Alice."

Rachel Tyerman reviewed: 1-to-1 tailored course with one of the UK's leading glass artists Jennifer Barker, at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have just returned from a 1 to 1 course with Jennifer Barker at Cheshire School of Glass. I love working with fused glass and I wanted to take my skills up to the next level. I am so pleased that I have found this school, as the course was absolutely amazing. Jen's knowledge is extensive and her enthusiasm contagious. The course exceeded my expectations and I loved my day so much, that I wished I was there for the full week. I have learnt so much in one day and would say if you are thinking of a course in fused glass, this one is a must. I will definitely be booking another day with Jen and will be putting it on my Christmas list."

jo sherfield reviewed: Modern lampshade 1:1 workshop, with business start-up support in Hove, East Sussex

"What a great day! Moji was very welcoming, made each step of the way very clear and always encouraged questions. Lunch was great and I can't wait to get going :)"

Liz Taylor reviewed: Weekend upholstery class in Tarland, Aberdeenshire

"Just completed a weekend course with Michelle that exceeded my expectations. I am amazed at how much I learned in replacing a chair seat by traditional upholstery methods. Class of 4 was small, supportive and friendly and Michelle attended to everyone with clear instruction and demonstration. Everyone wanted the recipe for Michelle's home made fruit cake. I hope to take another class in future."

Kenyon-Roberts Upholstery responded:

"Thank you Liz. It was a great weekend & everyone worked so hard. Good luck with your next chair, if you get stuck, give me a shout & hope to see you again soon."

Martine reviewed: Wet felting with Virginia

"Three of us booked a workshop as a 50th birthday present - it was a great way to spend the morning. We nattered away, not believing that we would actually produce anything worth having on a wall in such a short time. How wrong we were! Thanks to Virginia's excellent teaching, patience and sense of humour, we all took home a wet felt picture we were glad to put on show. Thank you!"

Chris Horsburgh reviewed: Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

"This was my second course at Sallerton Wood, I attended the stool making course last year and was my first experience of working with green wood. This year I attended the 6 day chair making course. It was an excellent course. The new workshop is a big improvement, the tools were in superb condition. The tuition provided by Andy conveys his enthusiasm for working with green wood and his deep knowledge of the subject. It provides encouragement for course participants to improve their skills and believe that they can produce from what starts off as a log a great piece of furniture. One chair made, only 5 more to go for the dining room suite I have promised my daughter. I am eagerly awaiting the publication of next year's dates so I can book. In addition, I have now bought my own draw knife from Workaid based in Chesham which is a wonderful charity that reconditions old tools and sends them out to developing countries to support projects run by local people."

Sallerton Wood responded:

"Thanks very much indeed for your review, Chris. We're delighted that you've enjoyed both of the courses that you have attended, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a further course next season. The course dates for 2020 are on the Sallerton Wood website right now!"

Kelly Brown reviewed: Stone carving courses in central London

"A really lovely experience. The guys at London Stone Carving are so friendly, encouraging and patient. As a total beginner, I was so proud and pleased with the piece I carved, a lime stone oak leaf! I would certainly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about this wonderful craft."

London Stone Carving responded:

"Thank you Kelly, so glad you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure working with you! Tom B"

Steve Scott reviewed: Make you own fan bird

"Did a course with Steve making a wooden fan bird. Had a good time learning knew techniques. Tutor was great. Amazing to see the end product from a piece of wood. I'd definitely recommend it! Looking forward to the next course with Steve....Spoon making!"

Fran reviewed: Needle Felting Class

"I attended Yvonne's lesson as a total beginner, hadn't even looked up how to needle felt! I was greeted very friendly and felt right at home. The environment was relaxed and the time wizzed by. Yvonne explained and showed me what to do at a pase that suited me. We made a mouse and my little boy loves it! I left my class feeling like I had learnt a new skill and I am going to continue that skill at home. Thoroughly reccomend her classes!"

Louise Taylor reviewed: Dye Recycled Materials + Create Mixed Media Embellishments

"Wow! What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. Jess was very prepared and generous with resources and information regarding equipment. I would recommend her workshop to anyone wanting to expand their skills, for teaching or for their own practice. Thanks Jess"

Mary reviewed: Make your own ceramic garden ornaments

"I had a morning learning how to throw pots with Jayne. What a fabulous and fun experience. Jayne is a great teacher, breaking the process down into easy to remember steps. Jayne was really patient with me and I managed to achieve three decent pots. Highly recommended, I’ll definitely be back!"

The Studio at Clapham responded:

"Thank you Mary, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the experience!"

James Lawrence reviewed: Bladesmithing experience day

"Really enjoyed my day with Steve and learnt a lot with a brilliant teacher. He made it fun even when it required some hard work. To say I'm pleased with the knife we made would be an understatement, I'm chuffed with the result! Many thanks Steve for a great day at the forge. James"

White Tiger Knives responded:

"Hi James It was a pleasure, I'm chuffed that you enjoyed yourself so much and I know that your man blade will serve you well. Kind regards Steve"