Latest reviews

Karina Holland reviewed: Bespoke hand stitched Roman blinds - 1-2-1 workshop - Ebberston, North Yorkshire

"This course was great – I was initially a little anxious taking on such a large project, however I had been on one of the lampshade courses Jacqueline has run in the past and she was so encouraging throughout that I thought I’d give it a try. She showed us step by step and was on hand to answer all our questions. I have left the weekend with a beautiful blind ready and confident to begin designing ones for our spare room!"

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Fantastic, you now have all the skills to tackle larger projects. I'm looking forward to seeing the new blind in your spare room. Please send me a picture when your project is complete."

Karina Holland reviewed: Lampshade making - Gathered & Pleated shades - 2 day Weekend Workshop Retreat, Rydal Lodge, Ambleside

"This course was fantastic! It was the first course of this type I had ever gone to so was a bit nervous– I was so surprised I completed day 2 with a beautiful shade gathered at the top and bottom. I loved it so much I decided to go back again to learn how to do box pleats at the top and gathered at the bottom. Jacqueline was so encouraging, allowing us to go at our own speed, ensuring that we were confident at each stage. I am now slowly going around our house getting creative, adding splashes of colour with unique lampshades to different rooms."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"You are a pleasure to teach Karina and your home looks beautiful with all the new soft furnishing, please keep sending me photos as I love to see my students shades in their forever homes."

Becki & Paulo reviewed: One to one pottery throwing class in Worksop

"We made a detour to come spend an afternoon with Harriet and we aren't the type that are normally into pottery...however. Harriet made it fun, interactive and just...well..pretty hilarious. We had a great afternoon with her and came out with more than we expected (We were expecting to only be capable of ashtrays) but we actually made some awesome pots with her tutelage! She's an amazing human being and teacher, I can't recommend her highly enough. She kept great communication before our session too, she's a real star. I promise if you book with her, you won't regret it!"

Amanda Johnson reviewed: Easel Weasel Wednesday Art workshops - Derbyshire Peak District

"Denise, I just wanted to thank you so much for yesterday. Now I'm looking at my painting with fresh eyes I'm really pleased with it. It's exactly how I saw it in my head, and I prefer it to the painting I showed you that I wasn't happy about. I'm going to finish it today and bring it with me next week for your critique. Thanks for all your advice, it's really helped me a lot."

Aly Warner reviewed: Improvers crochet workshop ~ crochet mandala frame with Made in Winchester

"I took part in this workshop to advance my novice crochet skills, Becca is a great tutor and has a lovely way of making everyone feel welcome while ensuring everyone gets great support when needed. I love taking Becca's classes and highly recommend them."

Made in Winchester responded:

"Thank you Aly, its lovely to know how much you enjoy the classes."

Rachel Dickens reviewed: Needle felt a sunshine fox

"I attended today (31.08) and had a really lovely time. My first time felting and I was taken through each stage of the process with encouragement and support. I intend to attend again."

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Thank you Rachel, I'm glad you enjoyed it!"

Joyce Usher reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Enjoyable morning. Kerryanne was very welcoming, very informative and answered all questons asked. Learned more than I thought I could about candle making. Would highly recommend."

Bob Stafford reviewed: One day slab-building clay workshop

"Had a wonderful day with a talented artist and teacher. Learnt a lot in one day about surface decoration that is going to feed into my ceramics work. Met lovely people with shared enthusiasm. Highly recommended! Cant wait to work with Louise again."

Sugi Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Bob for hosting the workshop. It was lovely to be at your workshop again and work with yourself, Joe and your lovely students. I feel really excited about how their surfaces will develop as a result! I look forward to hosting your Pal Tiya workshop in Suffolk soon. (Great cuppa tea!!)"

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

"Lovely introduction to candle making. Charlie is a sweetheart. Recommend. Brownies are amazing btw."

Mark Seymour reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"I booked a one on one with Nigel to learn the basics of making a leather sheath. I came away with lots of new skills and had a great day. Will definitely be booking a second day soon. Nigel is a great teacher and his new workshop is to die for. Thank you Mark"

Annette Harrison reviewed: Inspired to stitch - a two day fabric collage and handstitch course

"A lovely course in a beautiful setting. Amanda was very generous with her knowledge and experience and it was interesting to look at textiles from an art perspective through the many books Amanda made available, and how the two genres can inform each other. Using simple running stitch in different ways against a background of collage fabrics was relaxing and the results were pleasing. I have continued to work on the pieces I started during the course and now have the confidence to try more. Excellent."

Amanda Duke Artist responded:

"Thankyou for your review Annette. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the course and would love to see your final stitched pieces when they are complete. I hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, Amanda"

Ian Neale reviewed: Blacksmithing course with Longdog Smithy

"My son and I attended the Longdog Smithy course recently. Tom was gracious, welcoming, helped us feel at ease immediately. We chose what we wanted to make, he offered advice then walked us through the day - instructing and encouraging with the knowledge and experience he evidently has. He even helped us record the experience on camera! We loved it. People are amazed at the raw beauty of the knives we crafted out of a length of plain old metal bar. Thank you, Tom!"

Claire reviewed: Mosaics for Beginners - West Sussex

"Mosaic making is the second course I have thoroughly enjoyed with Wendy at The Little Craftery and I’m eager to try more! Wendy ensures everyone is happy and relaxed and comfortable with everything they need to do. Nothing is too much trouble and Wendy has thought of everything for you, from finished pieces and patterns for inspiration to drinks and biscuits. I wholeheartedly recommend any of Wendy’s courses - you won’t be disappointed!"

Jackie Everett reviewed: Linocut one day workshop: one to one

"My daughter, husband and I spent the day learning how to lino cut with Annette. We had a fantastic time. Annette is a brilliant teacher (patient, kind, and great at giving just the right advice) and very skilled in lino cutting which means you learn fast and can create a successful plate and great prints all in a day. The venue is great too. I couldn't recommend this course highly enough. Thank you for a lovely day."

Brian Preston reviewed: Blacksmithing one-to-one North West UK

"Had a brilliant day with Bob on the Hammering Course, would recommend to anybody. Bob is a master of the art, a truly skilled craftsman."

Liza Smith reviewed: Weekly morning stone carving sessions in Somerset with Sculptor Kate Semple

"Having never done any stone carving before Kate was brilliant at teaching me so I finished the course with a carving I'm so proud of. After completing the first course I couldn't stop myself signing up for more. Really good fun, a great way to meet new people."

Shelley Morgan reviewed: One day Traditional Lead Stained Glass Course

"Cheryl is wonderful. She has made some beautiful stained glass windows for my porch doors and a fabulous window above with our house number. She was incredibly patient and gave great advice on the design and made sure that the finished piece fitted with the age and style of the house. I am absolutely delighted with the end result."

Mary McNeil reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"I don’t view myself as particularly creative so it was with a bit of trepidation I signed up for one of Jo’s classes. I shouldn’t have worried! Jo was so warm and welcoming and set before us the most beautiful array of coloured wool. She explained the process clearly and we all set to work creating our own feltings. We all had a great time, chatting and felting. There was a lovely warm atmosphere and I ended my session feeling relaxed and rather pleased with what I had made. Which Jo framed for me, it looked really professional."

Anne reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"A most inspiring introductory course to pyrography. The 2 hour session made me feel confident that I would like to continue and develop this new hobby. I am now looking forward to getting my own pyrography pen and practising my new found skills at home. It was a very pleasant afternoon in a very pleasant environment and Jane is a very friendly and helpful instructor. The tea and cake was also much appreciated. Thank you very much Jane."

Anna Hayne reviewed: Improvers crochet workshop ~ crochet mandala frame with Made in Winchester

"Excellent course. Becca was very patient and gave clear and concise instructions at all times. She moved around the class and gave one to one guidance when needed. I had done some crochet before and was able to produce a mandala - and have gone on to do two more! Would highly recommend."

Made in Winchester responded:

"Thank you Anna, great to hear you are making more Mandalas!"

Anona Williams reviewed: Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

"I could not rate Kate’s courses more highly. The first one I did was a day course where I made the most wonderful ‘Green Man’ out of stone. My mum still has it in her garden and it receives many compliments! What I love about Kate’s tuition style is that she adapts to suit what you need to develop whilst providing more or less input depending on your ability and confidence level. My second course with Kate was a 3 day workshop and wow was that time well spent! I made a glorious stone shell that also sits in the garden and over time, the sculpture has only become more attractive and alive. These lessons were extremely supportive, inspiring and also fun! Kate creates a really relaxed atmosphere and the other attendees were also really lovely. Making something out of a piece of stone is extremely rewarding and it taught me a lot, as well as giving time for reflection. Funnily enough when you’re engrossed in a task, it’s as though there are less of life’s silly worries to bother you! I’ll definitely be coming back!"

The Stone Carving Studio responded:

"Thank you Anona, it was a pleasure to teach you!"

Geraldine Duffy reviewed: Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence and/or zoom courses with Gaynor Goffe

"I enjoyed an excellent day’s tuition from Gaynor. She is a highly skilled teacher and demonstrator which made learning calligraphy from scratch very accessible for me as a beginner."

Peter H reviewed: Pyrography Delites

"I spent 2 hours with Jane this week, never having touched a pyrography pen before. I consider myself to have very little artistic ability but came away from Jane's course having done some work that I really liked. Jane was very friendly, helpful and supportive and, in 2 hours, raised my confidence in my ability to use a pyrography machine/pen. I had a thoroughly pleasant two hours and gained the confidence to believe that I could get much better with practice. Jane gave me advice on different pyrography tools and, having considered that advice and done my own research, I am going out to buy a pyrography set tomorrow. Jane said that pyrography is addictive and she is right; I can't wait to have another go! For anyone who, like me, doubts their own ability, Jane is the ideal tutor. Many thanks for a fun and instructive afternoon."

Myriam Kniveton reviewed: Weekly morning stone carving sessions in Somerset with Sculptor Kate Semple

"I strongly recommend Kate's courses to anyone who wants to try something new, learn new techniques and create something to be proud of. An amazing way to let off steam, relax (yes relax!) and make new friends. Kate is an experienced and fantastic teacher and she has the best biscuits ever!"

The Stone Carving Studio responded:

"Thanks Myriam. Any class with you in it is good fun!"

Marj Neson reviewed: Silver ring making - at your house!

"Really excellent afternoon workshop at my home for 7 of us. Tracey was professional, so pleasant and patient, that each of us achieved lovely silver rings to cherish. We were also able to purchase extra rings to stack, and commission pieces too. That's Christmas sorted! I would thoroughly recommend this as something different for a group of friends to do together, safe in the knowledge you will leave with a customised ring under Tracey's watchful eye."