Latest reviews

Kathryn F reviewed: Metal clay jewellery workshop

"Just home from a fabulous afternoon of beginner’s introduction to silver clay. Jo is a knowledgeable, patient and fascinating tutor who quickly equipped me with the skills to make something I’m really proud of! I would highly recommend the class, especially to those who enjoy leaving a class with a real sense of satisfaction. Looking forward to one of the follow on classes :o)"

Rockpool Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Kathryn! I am so glad you enjoyed the course. It was the first course I have held at Earsdon but I will definitely be holding more in the future as it is a great space for the workshops. The next workshop I will be arranging will be textured/moulds and/or embed fable gemstone setting. If there is anything else in particular that you would like to learn let me know - I arrange different types of classes if there is enough demand. Hope to see you at one of the next workshops! Jo"

Jeremy Mitchard reviewed: Weekly morning stone carving sessions in Somerset with Sculptor Kate Semple

"Kate is an awesome teacher, super lovely person and suitable to teach all levels of ability and she will happily help you create and carve any ideas you might have, bringing them to life .... it’s a great class, all my friends have been amazed at what I’ve made ... quite a therapeutic hobby, you soon get in the zone and the time goes too quickly."

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

"I had a fantastic time making my first ever lamp shade. Jacqueline is an excellent teacher,she made sure that everyone had a successful time. The course was well organised and good fun. I am dead chuffed with my lampshade. Thank you Jacqueline."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Thank you Alison, you should be chuffed, your lampshade was really lovely and I'm glad you stayed with your original trimming choice."

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

"I had a fantastic time making my first ever lamp shade. Jacqueline is an excellent teacher, she made sure that everyone had a successful time. The course was well organised and good fun. I am dead chuffed with my lampshade. Thank you Jacqueline."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Thanks for your lovely feedback Alison, you should be chuffed, your lampshade was really lovely and I'm glad you stayed with your original trimming choice."

Linda Valachovicova reviewed: Personalised Christmas shadow box workshop

"I am very new to mixed media and I found Dina's way of teaching very easy to understand and follow. She showed us the whole process step by step, she knew the techniques and materials well and also suggested other alternative products. I really enjoyed the workshop and I am really pleased with the baubles I made! The venue was very good, with free parking."

Kathy Hutchings reviewed: Relax, stretch, and release tension with a small group, in the woods

"A wonderful and deeply nourishing day away from the busy world, it was such a gift to experience the beauty of all that nature holds, to be guided in really seeing, smelling and feeling so much more than I ever have before and I spend a great deal of time in nature. I came away with an even greater appreciation of all that nature offers us and a deeply profound sense of stillness within. Thank you."

Kelly watson reviewed: Introduction to silver jewellery making workshop with Diane Lee

"I have been to the course a couple of times. I find the course very enjoyable, Diane the tutor is very helpful and informative. The course is value for money, set in beautiful scenery and parking available on site. Coffee /tea/herbal tea and biscuits are available. You have a good working space and choice of silver to suit your budget. Diane is a fantastic teacher and has helped me make some lovely pieces of jewellery. I've met some lovely people in the class and I'd recommend this class to anyone."

Liz Jenks reviewed: Autumn eco printing (on paper) - abitmoreink workshop, Saltaire

"A really interesting process which gives pleasing results to a complete newcomer. Very well taught and great fun."

Sarah reviewed: Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping

"I attended this workshop yesterday and had a thoroughly enjoyable morning. Ken and Clive are incredibly knowledgeable on beekeeping. It was a very relaxed morning and is a fantastic introduction to what is required to become a beekeeper. The workshop also covered wearing the gowns and inspecting an actual hive, which was fascinating. We finished the morning off with a lovely lunch. Highly recommended."

Oakdale Bees responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Sarah. We are so thrilled you enjoyed it and hope to see you again sometime!"

Clémence Legrand reviewed: A journey to the centre of the hive

"Your workshop was a pleasure, Agnès! You shared your passion very easily and thoroughly; and getting introduced to the bees themselves while looking through the observation hive was amazing. You took us through the whole journey, and from theory to practice. I really enjoyed the interactivity, for the attendants to be able to move, touch, smell, and taste. Thank you!"

Angie reviewed: Glass Fusing for beginners

"My friend & I went on a copperfoil workshop & totall loved it all. Gigha was a really excellent tutor, her demonstrations were clear & easy to understand. She gave individual demonstrations if you needed extra guidance. We had never done any glass cutting before & it is so pleasing once you get the hang of it. We would thoroughly recommend Gigha's workshops. There were plenty of patterns & loads of glass & embellishments to choose from or you could choose to make your own design. We could help ourselves to tea, coffee & biscuits all day long & were given a lovely lunch of baked potatoes with cheese/ham/baked beans & salad, plus cakes and fruit to follow. Can't wait to try some leaded panels ;-)"

Caroline reviewed: Book binding Workshop - We come to you!

"I had enormous fun doing this course recently. Lorna is an absolute delight and explained the process of book making very well. I am astonished by how professional my book looks - it doesn’t even look handmade :) I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn this craft."

Campbell reviewed: Make a Welsh stick chair

"I cannot recommend both this course and Ben highly enough. Somehow Ben managed to make the week relaxing, informative, great fun and educational all at once. The venue is spectacular, set in the beautiful Redwood Valley woodland, and Ben could not be a better teacher - patient, phenomenally knowledgeable, good humoured and a decent chef too! I came back home after the week refreshed, more confident in my woodworking, and with a beautiful Welsh stick chair to cherish for many years. Thanks a million, Ben!"

Jane Hudson reviewed: Dorset weekly pottery classes

"I love Rachel's pottery classes. The group is lively and fun and very supportive, and I would love to do it every day if I had the time. Even though I am a real novice to the Art she never makes me feel I have nothing to contribute and I have been very pleased with the pieces I have produced. I look forward to learning more and hopefully getting more proficient!"

Rachel Fooks Ceramics responded:

"Thank Jane... you are already very proficient! Looking forward to the new term."

jan reviewed: Introduction to Kintsugi

"Pippa's Kintsugi course was very interesting and informative about this ancient craft. The materials provided were plentiful. Pippa's enthusiasm and passion for the art was infectious and she was so helpful in allowing us to get the most out of the session. Follow up by email on access to materials to continue at home was very welcome, The delicious home baked cakes made by Pippa for break time were an added bonus. Thank you."

Pippa Pixley responded:

"Hi Jan, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Pippa xx"

Marion reviewed: A journey to the centre of the hive

"Great workshop! I was impressed by the honey tasting. I am more used to wine tasting and did not know all the 'honey layers' you can discover in honey. I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and learnt a lot from Agnes. Looking forward to more workshop and maybe a honey and cheese pairing :)"

Andrea reviewed: Introduction to Kintsugi

"A superb course with such a simple yet profound philosophy of mending something broken in a beautiful delicate way. I loved that we had the opportunity to continue the theme in different ways - pottery, paper, thread... Pippa is so enthusiastic and a great teacher. Thoughtful extras like envelopes for cards, the little sewing kit, a bag, tissue paper... Would love to do a follow on course"

Pippa Pixley responded:

"Hi Andrea, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Pippa xx"

Alison reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"A really enjoyable morning. Rebecca was relaxed and well prepared. I found her instructions easy to follow, she answered all my questions clearly. It was a very productive training session. As any leftie knows there are things you invariably have to work around with practical learning but this was not the case with weaving. I intend to learn more."

James M reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Very easy to book, no issues at all. The course was fantastic, great instructors, great facility, really great training. I can't wait for the TIG course. A brilliant day, thank you very much."

Reece N reviewed: One day MMA/MIG welding course

"Perfect! An excellent mix of practical, oral, and theory. Dave and Joe were superb and very knowledgeable."

Susan Lyons reviewed: Improvers crochet workshop ~ crochet mandala frame with Made in Winchester

""The Crochet Mandala Frame class led by Becca Miles of Made In Winchester was a delightful afternoon of creative fun and camaraderie. All the materials to create a beautiful Mandala were provided, and Becca's expert tuition guided us successfully through the process... a bit of basic crochet competence was necessary, but the stitches were not hard to learn, and we were able to work at our own pace. The class was held in a lovely, light filled space, with plenty of elbow room for us all, and Becca's delicious cake and tea break was a rejuvenating boost halfway through the 3-hour class. It was particularly gratifying to be able to complete a beautiful piece of work within a relatively short time. I can highly recommend this class!”"

Made in Winchester responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Sue. It was great having you at the workshop and seeing how much you enjoyed too."

Annie French-Boynton reviewed: Introduction to throwing | One-day

"I had the pleasure of participating in one of Deniol's courses for throwing recently, and can thoroughly recommend it to anyone wishing to learn the art of throwing pots. He is a very patient teacher with a knack for explaining clearly and concisely all that you need to know to learn to throw. A definite "must" for anyone wanting to make a start in ceramics"

Deiniol Williams Ceramics responded:

"Thank you so much Annie for your review of my course - really glad you enjoyed it. All the best with your future foray into pottery throwing!"

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

"Thoroughly enjoyed level one, looking forward to level two. Just nipping out to buy some chalk paint, that's how motivated I am!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"That's fantastic news Barbara. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday for level 2 creative techniques. :-)"

Rebecca Knowles reviewed: 3 Day beginners Fused Glass crash course - Silver Zebra studio Cheshire - Est 2004 by one of the UKs leading glass artists

"I attended the 3 day course after my first visit to the studio to attend the amazing Silver Zebra Christmas one day course, Deborah is so knowledgeable and supports you through each project encouraging creativity and embedding the necessary technical knowledge for each piece. You go home bitten by the glass bug and can't wait to collect your finished projects; always amazing, you learn such a lot each time you visit. I will be booking on the Christmas course our 3rd) with my friends, I can't wait, and those lunches are absolutely delicious! Thanks Deborah!"

Christian Payne reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"I arrived knowing nothing about stained glass or leaded lights and Jamal delivered a fantastic day of hands-on learning so that I left with new knowledge, new skills and a beautiful object to take home! Thank you!"