Latest reviews

Maurene West reviewed: Stained Glass Garden Mosaic with Sue Smith

"Sue was an inspiration throughout the day and both my friend and myself wished we had chosen the 2day course as we enjoyed it so much and learned a variety of skills.Thankyou Sue for being such a great teacher and making the whole experience so memorable.We are already looking to book more later in the year."

Rosie Anstice reviewed: Beginners DIY day course archive

"I was delighted to attend the Home DIY course as it threw light on so many different areas that I need help in! We covered so much in one day. There were lots of ‘oh.. that’s how you do it’ and ‘I’ve always wondered how you do that’ and ‘I had no idea you could do that (electric drill) as well as lots of asides about pipe isolators and lots on which screw to use for what, how to put up heavy mirrors on plasterboard walls, how to fix endless things and a fair bit on not drilling through cables and other lifesaving info like checking the RCD (residual current device?). Such a very useful day. I’d highly recommend it."

Anna reviewed: Beginners Soap Making Course

"Paula has created an excellent workshop: informative, well taught, practical and great fun. I enjoyed it hugely and headed home feeling thoroughly inspired; I would highly recommended the experience. Thank you Paula."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you for your review Anna. It was lovely to meet you!. Paula"

Joanne reviewed: Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

"Another fabulous workshop with Judi making roman blinds, learnt a lot and really enjoyed it!"

Georgina reviewed: Lined Curtains - Soft Furnishings Workshop

"Loved the courses (curtains, blinds, lampshades and doorstops). Great tuition by Judi, and step by step really made it easy to follow - I'll be going back to Judi for more courses! Thank you!"

Trudy reviewed: Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

"Judi was very patient and understanding with me not having sewn in a long time, even helping me set up my new machine. Thoroughly enjoyed making the blind and doorstop and would definitely recommend."

Pen Jones reviewed: Lined Curtains - Soft Furnishings Workshop

"Loved the whole weekend of workshops. Judi is a talented teacher who managed to keep the group well on track. Everything we made was well designed and hopefully easy to replicate at home. Thank you"

Heather reviewed: Make beautiful snowflakes in stained glass with Caron King

"Very enjoyable Caron and Matt make the class really accessible for all abilities."

John Ingle reviewed: Intermediate woodworking course

"Great course & great teacher in Ciaran"

Tim Watling reviewed: A Dry Stone Walling Workshop Bedfordshire

"Had a very good day. Learnt I can’t keep a straight course, with thin pieces of stone. Got better with the hammer chipping bits off to reshape. Leant some terms, batter the angle of the wall, jumper - evening up a course. Would take on doing a wall at home."

Jody Taylor reviewed: Business candle making workshop - one to one

"The business course is the second course I’ve done with Kerry and I thoroughly enjoyed it yet again, learning in a nice relaxed environment and Kerry is so knowledgeable- would definitely recommend"

james reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"Excellent day of making even if it did mean I ended up making my own birthday present! Richard is a great teacher and covered lots of techniques in the workshop. It meant I produced something with sufficient quality and complexity to make me feel I could take those skills and use them in future projects - in my case I'm inspired to make custom luggage for my motorcycle. If I get out of my depth I can always go back to Richard for further guidance."

Abi reviewed: Glass Fusing for beginners

"A really enjoyable and relaxed day. Best of all, no artistic bent required but a lovely thing to take home at the end!"

Yuliya Surnina reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"My husband and I had a fantastic time with Catherine, learning how to make soap. The information provided was in depth and thorough. We have left the workshop with two kilos of soap and a confidence to make more by ourselves in the future. The hardest bit is now though, having to wait for our creations to cure before we can use them [impatient foot tapping sounds]."

VMc reviewed: One day introduction to woodworking

"This is a great introduction into woodworking. Ciarain was very informative and professional. He encouraged questions, and as a result I learnt a lot. I would highly recommend if you are a beginner. I thoroughly enjoyed the day."

Samantha Q reviewed: Natural Vegan Cold Process Soap Making

"Loved the course. Learnt everything one needs to know about making beautiful vegan soap, including all the do's and don'ts, the correct measurements and temperatures needed for each element, all of the different herbs, flowers, oils, fragrances etc that you can put into soaps, how to keep safe whilst preparing the lye, how to mix and pour correctly, how long to mix for in regards to getting different desired textures of the finished soap, how to store the finished soap and how long to leave it for curing. There were cakes and tea/coffee in the morning and a lovely lunch. There was also the opportunity to buy a kit of ingredients needed to make more batches of soap at home. There were six of us in the class and we worked in pairs which was great because you got to bounce ideas off each other. Having six in the class was a nice small number because we were able to ask the tutor for help when we needed it. The tutor Lily was wonderful, very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, patient and encouraging."

David Henton reviewed: Intermediate woodworking course

"Excellent course. Ciaran led us through the various works needed in an easy to understand method and was always there to help you if you were having any problems. Friendly and sociable atmosphere. Above all it has given me confidence to go off to design and make my own items of furniture"

Gina Brondel reviewed: Frame Baskets, 2 days with Phil Bradley in the Yorkshire Dales

"I have just spent the last two days at Broadrake on a frame basket workshop led by Basketmaker Phil Bradley. What a wonderful couple of days in the most stunning setting. The workshop was great fun, extremely informative and I’m delighted with the basket I made! Rachel is an expert when it comes to hospitality and the constant flow of home baked goods really went down a treat. The accommodation in the newly renovated bunk barn is spotlessly clean and extremely reasonable for a stop over or longer break. I cannot recommend Broadrake highly enough!"

Angela Montgomery reviewed: Frame Baskets, 2 days with Phil Bradley in the Yorkshire Dales

"I have just enjoyed 2 great days on a frame basket workshop with Phil Bradley at Broadrake Farm. It was a very relaxed course with excellent tuition from a master basket maker, who always had another trick up his sleeve for the times when we came across difficulties. Everyone finished a lovely basket to take home, and some of us caught the bug and bought more materials to carry on with another at home! Phil's portfolio encompasses all possible uses of willow; from baskets, garden features, children's dens to sculptures in willow as he is tutor to several courses at Broadrake. The setting is a beautiful farmhouse within sight of the Ribblehead viaduct, the food provided was excellent, healthy and homemade. I enjoyed it so much I can't wait to go back and try something else."

Sunny Choi reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Me and my friend went to the 8th June workshop and it was one of the best craft workshops I've been to. The location was fantastic and the workshop itself was very informative and full of fun. Catherine is really friendly and helpful. At the workshop, Catherine will demonstrate how to make a batch first and you will have opportunities to make two different batches of soap. I can't wait to cut my soaps this weekend!"

Suzanne Sheldon reviewed: Stained glass beginners workshop, Cardiff, Wales

"It was a really enjoyable day. The instructor was extremely patient and helpful throughout sharing ideas and providing advice. Lunch was included which was lovely and by the end of the day we took home our own panels. I’m now looking at doing the fused glass day too"

Gina Allen reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"A rare day out for me which didn't disappoint. Catherine was so knowledgeable, whilst being calm and friendly. On the day she had both complete novices and medical herbalists to deal with, which she did with ease and professionalism. We came away armed with a huge amount of knowledge and 2 boxes of our own hand made soap. Pure joy! I will definitely book again ?."

Hannah Bennett reviewed: Natural Vegan Cold Process Soap Making

"Really enjoyed the soap making course - exceeded expectations. Lily was really knowledgable and we came home with lots of soap and ideas for trying again at home. Would definitely recommend."

Kimberley Murriera reviewed: Art and craft of labyrinth

"Just wonderful! Thank you so much Daniel!"

Dan Emmerson reviewed: Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

"What a great experience! Mark was a very attentive and patient teacher, we came away from the course having gained many transferable craft techniques. The 'king' provided was absolutely delicious, with lots of fresh produce and a cake! Would highly highly recommend to anyone! 10/10"

Walderchain Wood responded:

"Dan, thank you for the review. The day was a blast, I had a wonderful time. You all made great spoons. Long live the king ;)"