Latest reviews

Janine Timms reviewed: Powertex art journal/canvas workshop

"Had a fantastic day with Marie. Can't believe how easy she made it for us. So happy with my finished piece. Highly recommend Marie, she is welcoming, a great teacher and extremely talented."

Jane Abbey reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Had a lovely day learning a new skill and very pleased with my first attempt. It was a really friendly group and Barbara was very helpful and patient with us. Humbert the Hare is now in pride of place at home. Many thanks Barbara for a great experience - and a lovely lunch too!!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Jane. I so glad that your Humbert is taking pride of place, looking as handsome as ever lol!"

Audrey Reiss reviewed: Beginning spinning

"I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the day at Beechwood Crafts with Cath. I took my own wheel, wanting to learn with it. Cath is a very good teacher. I had felt nervous beforehand but she welcomed us with warmth and put everyone at ease. We learned about our wheels, and about different breeds of sheep and their wool qualities and we tried spinning with different types of fleece. I feel encouraged to follow a long held wish to learn to spin and to go on and do more courses. Thank you so much Cath. I recommend this course, highly. It was stimulating and very enjoyable."

Dave Colwell reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"A fantastic day learning the basics of blacksmithing. Mort is a very friendly chap and made me feel very welcome. I'd not done blacksmithing before but Mort's teaching techniques soon made me feel as though I could give it go. The end results were pretty good for a complete beginner. I would recommend this to anyone who has even a slight interest in blacksmithing."

Julia reviewed: Dye Recycled Materials + Create Mixed Media Embellishments

"Great workshop! I enrolled to learn Jess’s disperse dye techniques. I loved her ideas for spray painting washers and making handmade sequins out of plastics straws and bubble wrap. Jess was a generous and knowledgable teacher with loads of tips. I came home bubbling with inspiration, with a stash of hand-dyed and upcycled plastic embellishments. Well worth the trip from London to Leeds."

Jessica Grady embroidery artist responded:

"Thank you Julia - so pleased that you enjoyed the day!"

Melanie Smith reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Absolutely beautiful venue and an excellent course, building confidence and independence with lots of support (and I need plenty!) Totally recommend this course - a fabulous day with a great and patient teacher!"

Alison Knight reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A fabulous day - wonderful surroundings on the canal, set off by glorious weather, followed by great company. Excellent tuition and some lovely pieces of jewellery made by myself at the end of the day - A perfect Sunday!"

Liz Jubb reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Had a fantastic day and ended up with some lovely jewellery, with the satisfaction of having made it myself. Great fun."

Ann Stelling reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A really excellent workshop with clear and helpful instruction which built confidence and enabled me to make three items, a key ring, rings and a silver bangle which all turned out successfully. The venue was a tranquil canal boat with swans sailing by - and the cake was to die for. I would heartily recommend this workshop, and indeed will pass on information to my friends."

Susan Sanderson reviewed: Level 2 Advanced FURNITURE PAINTING Skills Workshop Intermediate/Advanced (1 Day) - Lancashire

"Completed both Level 1 and Level 2 courses in furniture painting techniques with Jo. Great to learn about different products and gain confidence in how to use them. Jo is a lovely teacher and encourages creativity and the desire to go home and paint everything using the skills learnt.!. The courses are fun, informative and friendly and I have already booked on the upholstery course. Highly recommend......plus the cakes are delicious x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so delighted you are enjoying the workshops Susan. Thank you for your lovely words and I look forward to teaching you how to upholster next week. x"

Hazel Gillott reviewed: Mosaic experience workshop for two with award winning artist Julie Vernon Nottinghamshire

"Amazing day. I booked the day for myself and a friend for her birthday and we had a fab time. Julie is a great teacher, the workshop was planned to perfection and on top of that lunch was lovely. I’ve already had some lovely comments about my work and I only made it yesterday. We are going back in a couple of months to make more advanced projects!"

Zoe H reviewed: Autumn eco printing (on paper) - abitmoreink workshop, Saltaire

"I attended this course in Leeds recently and thoroughly enjoyed it! Issy and Sue were friendly, helpful and informative, and I learnt a lot. The process is so enjoyable, and it's really fun to unwrap your prints and see how they've turned out!"

Pam reviewed: Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics at Ilkley Manor Studio

"Had an amazing time today making a hare, Richard was a great teacher and I managed to make a good sculpture that did look like a hare."

Caje Moniz reviewed: Stained Glass Weekend for Beginners

"From just an idea, to completion of a leaded stained glass panel was such an accomplishment for me, made possible by Jude's excellent patient guidance. The class was small and studio facilities excellent, enabling us to focus wholeheartedly to learning and trying out new techniques towards a pleasing piece and art form. Jude has a pleasing and professional approach, covering aspects of history of the art and craft form, gives excellent and patient guidance taking each one from scraps of coloured glass to a delightful art piece in 2 days. I thoroughly recommend the course as a taster with a view of developing it to more ambitious projects of leaded stained glass and fusion."

Louise Goss reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Very knowledgeable and friendly tutor with a lovely relaxed manner. Really enjoyable time."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Louise, it was lovely to meet you :-)"

Lynn burrow reviewed: One day atmospheric landscape oil painting course aboard the narrowboat Peewit with Melanie Max

"As a complete beginner, I spent a fabulous day with Melanie on her beautiful floating studio. After a short boat ride onto the fens with views of kingfisher, egret, coots and moorhens, Melanie gave a good introduction to the day, explaining about paints and how to mix them, even teaching me how to use the palette and various brushes, then demonstrating creating a gradient before cutting in and adding colour to create a wonderful landscape. When it was time for me to have a go she was extraordinarily patient, providing advice about how to create perspective and create light and using tone and colour to create interest. She provided rescue remedies when things went wrong and I was amazed at the artwork I created by the end of the day and delighted to go home with Melanie’s demonstration piece. It was an absolutely amazing experience with a wonderful instructor which I will remember forever. I would highly recommend it."

Jackie reviewed: Paint pouring with tea & cake

"Thoroughly enjoyable day. Perfect for someone like me who has no artistic abilities. Lovely setting and lovely teachers. I would highly recommend."

Sue Pell reviewed: Relax, stretch, and release tension with a small group, in the woods

"The day was much more relaxing and calming than I had expected. An experience for all the senses. Walking through the woods. Noticing the small things you never usually see...the raindrops sparkling on the leaves. The sounds and smells of the forest. The touch of soft moss on the trees. This was my first experience of outdoor yoga. Under the trees dappled in sunlight through the trees. By the river, and in an open field with only trees around you. A beautiful experience."

Stephen Fallowfield reviewed: Introduction to beekeeping near Bishops Waltham

"Having completed Louise’s course in December 2018 we established our first colony in April 2019. The structure and content of the course along with Louise’s enthusiasm for beekeeping and willingness to share her own experiences enabled us to prepare well and go ahead successfully. Louise took us through all the crucial first practical steps of beekeeping and the essential underpinning information relating to the practical basis of beekeeping, colony life and health; the use of the “virtual” hives allowed us to put theory into practice and become more confident. Would recommend Louise’s course to anyone who has already decided to start beekeeping or for those who are yet to decide whether it is for them."

Louise's Apiary responded:

"Thank you Steve. Glad it has allowed you to get started and progress your beekeeping."

Helen Bond reviewed: Fused Glass workshops at Bere Alston, near Tavistock, Devon

"Wendy was wonderful, patient and inspirational. We had a great introduction into techniques and plenty of practise cutting glass. I really enjoyed the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I'm so pleased with what I achieved and loved the whole experience. I can't wait to see it on my wall at home. Thank you so much Wendy! Helen"

Hazel Stephens reviewed: Lampshade making - Traditional Tailored shades - Residential Weekend Workshop Retreat, High Force Hotel, Co Durham

"I had a great time on this course and was so pleased with the amazing shade I managed to produce. I was a little apprehensive to start but Jacqueline soon put us all at ease with warmth, humour and hospitality. Step by step instructions and good advice helped us all achieve the best results for our chosen frames - I am definitely hooked and can't wait to get going on more shades! Thank you for giving me the confidence to do it!"

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Thanks Hazel you are a natural and bring a special sparkle to our classes."

Katie Milne reviewed: Dandelion seed heads. welded, brazing workshop for Ray

"This was a great course, Roger is very patient and takes the time to ensure everyone knows what they are doing whatever their skill level. As a complete novice I learnt so much in one day and took home a beautiful dragonfly that I made! Highly recommended."

Hazel Stephens reviewed: Lampshade Making - Traditional Tailored shades - Small Group - 2 day Workshop - Ebberston, North Yorkshire

"I had a great time on this course and was so pleased with the amazing shade I managed to produce. I was a little apprehensive to start but Jacqueline soon put us all at ease with warmth, humour and hospitality. Step by step instructions and good advice helped us all achieve the best results for our chosen frames - I am definitely hooked and can't wait to get going on more shades! Thank you for giving me the confidence to do it!"

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Thanks Hazel you are a pleasure to work with and l am very impressed with your pattern matching, beautiful lampshade, l’m looking forward to seeing the base you choose."

Christine Garrity reviewed: Footstool making workshop - weekend

"This was a fabulous course and I learned a tremendous amount over the two days. The tutor was excellent, offering individual help and advice throughout the process whilst allowing us to work at out own pace. I am absolutely delighted with my footstool and I am eager to have a go at making another one. Thank you Christine"

Julie King reviewed: Level 2 Advanced FURNITURE PAINTING Skills Workshop Intermediate/Advanced (1 Day) - Lancashire

"I have just attended Level 2 furniture painting workshop and had another amazing day learning new techniques to add to my Level 1 skills. In level 1 I learned one colour distressed look, two colour distress with waxing, two colours with crackled effect (my fave) and stencilling and dry brushing. If that's not enough I'm now adding glazing, raised stencilling, image transfer, decoupage (amazing technique) blending, dry brushing and metallic foiling. Can't believe how much I have learned, and again Jo you are an amazing teacher and so passionate and patient. I would recommend these two courses, you will love them."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words Julie, but it takes two to tango :-) You did a lovely job on both workshops. Hope to see you again soon."