Latest reviews

Isabel M. reviewed: Mosaic/chat/create! with award winning mosaicist Emma Abel

"What I enjoyed the most is that you provide the right amount of support. Not too much so I still feel I did it by myself but you were there with brilliant ideas when I got stuck."

abelmosaics responded:

"Your sunflower worked very well as a mosaic Isabel, thanks so much for the Review."

Emma A. reviewed: Mosaic/chat/create! with award winning mosaicist Emma Abel

"- Emma was fantastic at adapting the workshop to meet the needs of the learner I support. She was excellent at helping us plan in advance so we could make the most of our time together in her beautiful workshop. Emma’s instructions were clear and concise, and we were really happy with what we created. A wonderfully creative new experience and such a fun and relaxing way to spend a morning. Thank you again Emma for all of your flexibility, excellent teaching and wonderful workshop space. We hope we will be able to come back again soon."

abelmosaics responded:

"Thank you very much for your comments Emma. It was a pleasure to give a private workshop to you and your Learner, and her Monty dog worked very well as a mosaic. We had fun and I'm so glad your client enjoyed the experience."

Sue M. reviewed: Mosaic/chat/create! with award winning mosaicist Emma Abel

"I attended a workshop with Emma and it was a thoroughly enjoyable day. Her teaching was clear, encouraging and thoughtful. We started with the design and learnt about different styles depending on how we wanted the final piece to look. We also learnt about cutting and placement. As the day progressed Emma helped us as we worked on our projects and we went home with a finished project. I will definitely book another course with Emma. Her own designs are on view in the workshop space and I’ve never seen any mosaic work like hers, it’s brilliant!"

abelmosaics responded:

"Sue, your Swift flying in front of the moon is beautiful - well done and thank you for your lovely comments."

Amy Barradas-Lingard reviewed: Wet and Needle Felting Christmas Tree Decorations at Cartlands Tearooms

"Had a lovely time on this course! Penny was really friendly and knowledgeable and created a nice and relaxed environment for everyone. Would certainly book with her again!"

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"Thank you Amy, It was lovely to meet you and watch you make your lovely creations! "

Kevin Brindle reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"Attending the beginners course on wood turning with my neighbour. We had a great time. Simon is an excellent teacher and I learnt a lot. I can thoroughly recommend the course."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Kevin, Thanks for the review and glad you had a good session. I look forward to seeing you again soon. — Simon"

Gill Lingard reviewed: Wet and Needle Felting Christmas Tree Decorations at Cartlands Tearooms

"...another fantastic course delivered by Penny! She is super-organised with a calm, friendly manner which means everyone can work at their own pace, irrespective of previous experience. I always feel proud of what I have created in Penny's sessions. The venue was perfect with delicious, home-cooked refreshments and plenty of parking spaces. I'm keeping an eye on what's coming up next! "

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"A pleasure to have you there. Gill! Your creative flair and relaxed attitude is always welcome :)"

Philippa reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"Well organised and enjoyable morning. Barbara really lead the workshop well and guided us through all the necessary steps to ensure we were happy with the small animals we created. I love the robin I made. Good fun!"

Anita reviewed: Chocolate making workshop - Bean to Bar

"Excellent workshop. Really enjoyed making the chocolate bars and learning about the history of chocolate."

The Chocolate School responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Anita We're really pleased that you enjoyed the bean to bar workshop. We loved having you in the kitchen. I'm sure that your bars are delicious - they certainly looked amazing."

Lindsey Savage reviewed: Indian Block Printing

"Excellent workshop in an inspiring art centre."

Rowena reviewed: Wet and Needle Felting Christmas Tree Decorations at Cartlands Tearooms

"Had a lovely time, my new favourite thing to do. Venue is very good and we had a delicious cream tea."

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"Thanks Rowena! Your friendliness and lovely sense of colour really added to the group session 😊"

Lilac reviewed: Mend and Meet - Prince George, Brighton

"Lovely teacher, lovely chilled out atmosphere, really enjoyed myself, thanks! :)"

Lars reviewed: Mend and Meet - Prince George, Brighton

"Nice and chilled, supportive instructor and environment. I might go back to hang out and craft with Saskia again!"

Mend House responded:

"Thanks so much Lars! It was great to meet you! Hopefully see you again. "

ani colville reviewed: Goldfinch – introduction to botanical coloured pencil drawing at The Old Kennels

"Really good teaching, Linda is an excellent teacher and I have enjoyed doing the Goldfinches, the Rose and the Jolly penguins, I had never used coloured pencils before, so I feel I have another whole world to explore, thank you so much, ani"

The Old Kennels responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your course!"

Judith French reviewed: The Ultimate Botanical Casting Experience

"Hi Janet. Thanks so much for making our day! Your course was amazing and so informative and fun. You really showed us some excellent techniques and we both thoroughly enjoyed the day. We will definitely book again and would recommend this experience to anyone. Thanks so much. 😊👍"

Step in the Picture responded:

"Thank you so much Judith! It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you and Brian to the workshop. I am really pleased to hear you enjoyed it and I hope you are both really pleased with your beautiful casts. I would love to see you both again in another workshop 💚🌿"

Dawn Austin/Darren Holmes reviewed: Blacksmithing experience in Grassington (5 hours)

"Got my partner a Blacksmithing Experience (5 hours) for his birthday and he loved it! He said it was great to try something so different and create a fire poker from scratch. Richard was very helpful and shared his skills with enthusiasm. "

Teresa Threadgold reviewed: Monthly Watercolour Classes

"Excellent course. Very supportive and friendly. Highly recommended."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed the workshop and hope to see you here at Stanwick Lakes again soon! Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team. "

Carol reviewed: Beginners stained glass Tiffany style copper foiling

"What a fantastic and enjoyable day. Learnt so many new skills on the Tiffany style stained glass day. Caron was a great tutor; patient, skilled and encouraging. A wonderful host. Would definitely recommend this course....and tutor. "

Mayfly Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Carol for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the day 🙂 "

Elizabeth reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"This was a wonderful five star course - we learned a lot, had a lot of fun and came away with stained glass panels we are very proud of to display at home. Laura was an incredibly encouraging and patient teacher - she made us feel very welcome and relaxed and able to ask even the slightest question. Thank you Laura!"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello! This class certainly highlighted resilience in all of us. I loved the difference in designs and I'm so glad you have a reminder of the home you live in. You all showed great interest in the craft and it was a privilege to work with you. "

Phil Holland reviewed: 1 Person Pen Making Experience. Make & take home the pen of your choice.

"I was fortunate enough to have been gifted this course by my wife. An excellent present and a very rewarding experience in crafting my own “very special” pen! Duncan was an excellent tutor who guided me through the possible designs, the wood turning process , the finishing of the wood surface and then the final assembly. All in all a thoroughly great experience. Thank you Duncan"

Duncs Wood Turning responded:

"Phil, I thank you very much, I enjoyed your company. you made a beautiful pen that should last and give you pleasure for many years. Rgds, Duncs."

Katherine reviewed: Lampworking Workshop: Taster Workshop

"We really enjoyed doing the taster course. Suzanne is a very patient teacher and took us through different techniques to produce our glass beads which arrived in the post a few days later. Definitely recommend."

Chris Young reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Had a fantastic day @ChalkPitForge with Alex really enjoyed myself and definitely recommended you try a day's experience @ChalkPitForge , made a great candlestick which is now pride of place next to my fireplace "

Chalk Pit Forge responded:

"That's great to hear you enjoyed your day in the forge and have a nice candlestick holder to show for it. I hope it lights many lovely evenings. Thanks for your review. All the best Alex The Smith "

Sandra reviewed: More Wet and Needle Felting Christmas Tree Decorations at Cartlands Tearooms

"Felt Christmas Bauble Decorations & Kings Heath Tearooms 12/11/24 A really enjoyable course which included a hot drink/cake of your choice all well presented from the Tearooms. Our tutor Penny was very warm and welcoming, explaining/showing us every step in detail. Would highly recommend this this course to anyone. "

Penny Jane Designs responded:

"Thanks Sandra! Your enthusiasm and friendliness definitely contributed to the group too. Hope to see you again :) Penny"

Sarah reviewed: Pottery wheel throwing & glass fusing 1-day course

"My husband and I went to do a day learning how to throw pots and getting to grips so the fused glass. Sarah and Chris were both fantastic. Encouraging, knowledgeable and really made the day special. Sarah did the fused glass with us first. She shows us the basics, and then let us work our way from a basic piece to something a little more adventurous. I think there will be some beautiful pieces out of the session. Chris showed us how to throw pots. He started with the basics, giving real clear and helpful instructions and guidance. I love that he was able to guide us so easily but didn’t once stop us being able to put ourselves right and learn from his years of experience. I loved being able to choose how we slip glazed the pots too - a really lovely element of this particular course. The lunch was delicious and the drinks flowed throughout the day. No complaints on that front at all and a lovely added extra to the day. I cannot wait to see the end results. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something a bit different where you really get some focussed tuition and a chance to learn from their skills and years or expertise. "

Sarah Greening Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for leaving such a great and detailed review - I'm sure that is helpful to others wondering about doing our course! Thanks very much"

Christopher Faiers reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"The course was really good fun, I was a bit nervous it was going to be too complicated for my experience level but Andy made it really easy to understand and I throughly enjoyed it!"

Natalie W reviewed: Latex Puppet Making Workshop

"I have wanted to try puppet making for so long and this was even better than I expected. A great balance between learning techniques and having fun with the creative side. A friendly and inspiring workshop that I would love to attend again!"