Latest reviews

Greta Willett reviewed: Silver clay jewellery making

"Yolanda and John instantly provide a very warm and friendly atmosphere. Yolanda is an excellent teacher giving clear explanations, expert help and advice when needed and with full encouragement and support to try everything yourself. Everything was included, even the superb lunch and tea - and I went home with beautiful, unique silver pieces, hand crafted by me! A magical day!"

Verity Wake reviewed: Introduction to summer millinery - 1 day - Newcastle NE1

"I took part in this course with no previous experience. Margaret was really friendly and helpful, the course was very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone! I came away learning so much about millinery and appreciate all the skill and work that goes into each headpiece! Thanks Margaret x"

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery responded:

"Thank you Verity - it was a pleasure teaching you my “Introduction to Millinery” course, and your tonal headpiece with soft ivory & pale blush lillies and peach leaves is very pretty. I can’t wait to see the images of you wearing it later in the summer! I am so pleased you enjoyed our sessions and look forward to seeing you in the winter when we will move onto felt for a winter headpiece."

Toni Pincott reviewed: Conscious Interior Decor; For holistic living

"An excellent day of learning how to properly set out both floor and elevation plans and build them flexibly to test out ideas and layouts. Tuition was very hands on. I also benefited from working alongside other class attendees, hearing and seeing their ideas on both mine and their own layouts."

Lizzy Whitehead reviewed: Stained glass leading for beginners

"My 11 year old daughter and I had an amazing day with Jamal. He is an amazing artist and craftsman and was skilled in showing us the steps needed to create leaded glass. We were amazed at what we could create in one day. Huge thanks."

Melinda Smith reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"Well structured course, great teacher, well resourced - really enjoyable day."

Gloryletteringstudio responded:

"Thanks Melinda, glad it was a good day!"

Bobbie Rummery reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Back for another awesome day, had a brilliant time and learnt how to accomplish really unusual patterns on square bar and also ended up with a very nice poker along with a few patterned items. This is the second day of training with Mort and learnt even more than the first time. The training gives a good insight to the skill these guys have. To come away with hand forged items is amazing. Would not hesitate to recommend firebird forge and Mort to anyone who wants to start a great new hobby or profession, beware it’s addictive, you will want to go back time and again."

Karen Francis reviewed: Realistic and Adorable Needle Felt Animals & Pets

"It was an excellent workshop. Every stage of my creation was perfectly explained and Sophie was a very patient and informative tutor. She even sent out an emailed PDF to help on our felting journey. I will definitely be signing up for the two day dog course as soon as I have some free time. I highly recommend this workshop to everybody."

Polly reviewed: Felt art and wellbeing holiday / French Alps

"What a wonderful week we had in the Alps, Debra is very friendly and easy to get along with, the course is well structured with lots of felting, meditation if you wish, a couple of hours free time in the afternoon and delicious meals. We had a day out at the local market and surrounding area and we went out for a meal one night. The Nordic tub at sunrise and sunset was popular too!! A lovely holiday."

Jo Chilton reviewed: Conscious Interior Decor; For holistic living

"This is the second workshop I have attended run by Lucy. It was another interesting day during which I learnt a lot as well as picking up extra hints and tips from Lucy. I enjoyed the day and will put into practice what I learnt as I redecorate my home. Lucy is really helpful and puts you at ease so you feel able to ask questions and seek advice. Well worth attending."

Sue reviewed: Felt art and wellbeing holiday / French Alps

"A lovely venue high up in the Alps, good food, excellent tutor, and learned many new techniques. Debra had moved the contents of her studio to France for the holiday and we had a very good choice of wool, sari silk and other items to make unique items. The pace over the week was good with some free time every afternoon and trips out to see the surrounding countryside. The mindfulness sessions led by Debra for those who wished to attend each morning before breakfast were an added bonus."

Carolyne Miller reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"Had a lovely day with Sunita. The day was well thought out and easy to understand. Whilst modern calligraphy wasn't so easy for me to master, Sunita was always on hand to offer encouragement and advice. Would thoroughly recommend."

Gloryletteringstudio responded:

"Carolyne, lovely to meet you last week, thanks for the review"

Caroline Arthur reviewed: Paper craft and card making workshop

"A thoroughly enjoyable crafting workshop for everyone. I am a complete beginner to arts and crafts but was able to follow all the steps with guidance and support from Debbie in this small, friendly, local group. There was plenty of opportunity to explore my own ideas and to use those suggested by Debbie too. The various techniques were clearly demonstrated and the variety of materials and resources were easily accessible. The opportunity to make with others, at my own pace, was a real pleasure and I left with two beautiful, individually crafted cards. What a great sense of achievement and boost to my self-esteem!"

Anisha Christison reviewed: Beginners crochet workshop

"The course was brilliant and tailored to beginners. Jenny the tutor was very knowledgeable and patient and happy to answer all our questions. The course was a good pace. The lunch was lovely."

Mary Lister reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"We’d booked this course as a group of friends for a good day out together and it was fab. We were all absolutely new to stained glass work but Caryl is a great teacher, giving us just the right amount of instruction and support to produce our own piece of stained glass at the end of the day. It was fun and relaxing and we had a lovely lunch thrown in too. Couldn’t have been better!"

Elaine Bent reviewed: Clay life modelling weekend with Karin Ort

"My daughter persuaded me to sign up for this course and I loved it. Last time I did anything arty was at school which was a long time ago. So feeling a bit anxious I turned up to a lovely group and a great teacher. Karin is so patient and encouraging. After not knowing if I would be able to create something iI wanted to take home, I am now waiting on it coming out of the kiln with great anticipation. A great way of taking your mind of everything apart from the clay and model. More fun than a meditation weekend."

The Phoenix Studio responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Elaine! You're right, sculpting is like meditation, only more fun! I am so glad you enjoyed your time here and we hope to see you again soon!"

Jackie reviewed: Willow piglet/ small pig workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"Hi Jacquie Thank you for a lovely day, i really enjoyed it and my pig has been much admired. I would like to do another workshop in the future."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Jackie thankyou you are most welcome I am glad that you enjoyed the workshop. If you would like me to add you to my mailing list of future workshops please let me know. I still have places available on the hare workshop in July in the New Forest and wading birds workshop in August at Southern Nature Arts Best wishes Jacquie"

Christine Dacombe reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"Really full and interesting course. Sunita is an excellent teacher and took us through everything well. Managed to complete a "project" with what I had learned on the day and it was good to see and try other media other than plain old ink. Need to find time to practice, practice, practice. I would thoroughly recommend the course and will look out for more courses to try."

Gloryletteringstudio responded:

"Thanks Christine, lovely review :)"

Sam Barnes reviewed: Silver Clay beginners workshop Todmorden West Yorkshire

"Tried this course as well, again loved it. Surprised at how I could make something so beautiful in silver, again a brilliant teacher Laura, learnt a lot."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Hi Sam, again thank you!! xxx"

Sam Barnes reviewed: Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"Time flies on these courses, loved it, seeing something amazing you have made yourself, with help from Joe, who is a brilliant teacher. Will definitely be doing more..."

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Thanks for the review Sam! Some excellent work you produced. Joe. xx"

Hazel & Peter Humphreys reviewed: Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

"My husband and I were given the 2.5 hours pottery throwing vouchers by our son as a surprise '0' birthday present each combined with a wedding anniversary present. We didn't know what to expect and the afternoon being a surprise, we had no advance expectations. Jack was very welcoming (with ample cups of tea and coffee and a plate of chocolate brownies he couldn't go wrong) and explained the various stages of making a pot which we promptly forgot, but we relaxed during the process of moulding the clay which we found very therapeutic. Jack then calmly took us through the process again as we made our first of three pots each which turned out better than we'd expected. Pot No.2 turned out better for me than the first so by the time I got to pot No. 3 I was feeling rather cocky and it was only Jack's miracle work proving what an expert he is, that saved it from disaster. He was very encouraging throughout, so although each of our pot shapes were completely unplanned, by the end of our session we'd had a great time and felt very pleased with ourselves."

Tony O’Reilly reviewed: Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

"A great days learning with an expert tutor, I’ve learnt so much in just one day. Lots of fabulous ideas to try too, an ideal course for anyone interested in writing with a calligraphy pen .... well recommended and so satisfying. Thank you Sunita. Tony."

Gloryletteringstudio responded:

"Thanks Tony, glad you had a good day!"

Paula Frizzle reviewed: Introduction to making mosaics (Beginner level)

"Thankyou Sally for an excellent day, making my first piece of mosaic art. I would highly recommend Sally's courses, a lovely small group and full of lots of ideas. Sally was so helpful and informative, all tools and materials are provided plus tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit. Lots of parking and disabled access. Will buy gift vouchers for birthday present etc. Sally also does other courses, which I will definitely try ."

David Booth reviewed: Wheel thrown mug workshop

"Arranged this for a surprise birthday present for my wife. She loved it and we both had a great time. Jack is suitably patient and the outcome from two complete novices was surprisingly good. Would thoroughly recommend."

Mrs Wrightson reviewed: Creative Spring /Christmas Gift Wrapping Workshop with Lunch

"Gift wrapping course held at Wortley Hall. Brilliant day, very informative, excellent food and good company"

Murray Allan reviewed: Sculptural green wood working

"I had a great day with Stephen and his workshop. We were taught about different woods for carving, Stephen explained about the different tools including mallets, and about sharpening. You just don't need an expensive and dangerous wheel for this. Its all much simpler than i thought. My one regret is I don't live closer! Thanks Stephen, all the very best to you Murray"