Latest reviews

Grace Simpson reviewed: Wreath Making with Amanda Thirlby

"Fantastic day! Amanda was a great tutor and provided us with a nice variety of options. We even had time to make a second piece! Would definitely recommend!"

Sue Williams reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"I had a fantastic day with Elaine , being a beginner Elaine was very patient and easy to understand her instruction , I would recommend these courses to anyone . I have now bought my own wheel and fleece to start at home after one days tuition . I have made a friend as well ."

Sally Gray reviewed: 💜 The Suffolk Silk Scarf Painting Workshops 💜 For FOUR People at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk ~ Fabulously Creative

"What a wonderful day. Set in a beautiful home in the Suffolk countryside, Ruth shows you lots of different techniques to enable you to make a beautiful silk scarf. The range of colours and effects is wonderful and everyone produced a lovely scarf to take home."

Michelle reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

"My daughter and i really enjoyed this course. Learnt how to do it properly. I highly recomend."

Caroline Morris reviewed: Felting Christmas party with 2 Inspire You

"A fantastic day! Rachel was a wonderful teacher and so welcoming. My friend and I had a great time and even as absolute beginners created some lovely decorations. It was so therapeutic and enjoyable. I would highly recommend. Thanks so much? x"

2 Inspire You responded:

"Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed yourself so much and you certainly had a productive day! I hope that you have had as much success at home with the supplies you bought at the end of the day! Hope to see you again in the new year. Rach"

Lynda Gibbs reviewed: Intermediate glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"The two days went so quickly doing this course. I learnt so much in such a short space of time. I would highly recommend doing this course to anyone before considering getting a kiln of their own. I have done both the basic fusing and intermediate ( with a discount of 10% after completion of one course). Great facilities and a brilliant teacher."

Karen Brooke reviewed: Copper foiling at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I had a wonderful day with Steph at The Cheshire school of Glass. This course was excellent and Steph is a great teacher. She is very encouraging and patient. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. The studio has a lovely barn conversion warmth about it, which was a pleasure to work in."

David Heppell reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"A box making course! What do you have at the end? A box of course. But I wouldn't have expected to make a beautiful oak box (with dovetail joints) and with an elm lid (with lovely graining) supported on hidden pin hinges. Mark and Richard were excellent as they supported and guided each of us in making a box of our choice. Maybe this should be called an introduction to cabinet making for absolute beginners. Excellent!"

Denise reviewed: Introduction to creative floorloom weaving

"This was an excellent course, well taught and rewarding"

Silvia Siret reviewed: Peaceful Buddha sculpture - Powertex craft workshop

"I was thrilled when I found out about the Powertex Buddha Workshop. Not only had I seen Vicky's own creation (and I was ready to buy it from her), but also excited about learning another arty skill. I love Vicky's guidance and how she holds space, her creativity and inspiration. Within only 4 hours I made my own Buddha, and I totally love it. It's actually not too difficult, just quite work-intensive and sometimes a little fiddly, but no accuracy or skill is required, really. We were a lovely little group of 5, including a 10-year old who created an extraordinarily beautiful Buddha. Loved it, and will definitely come back."

Sue Owen reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"I really enjoy coming to the course. Martin is a very good teacher and is always really helpful with whatever projects we are working on."

Laura Mitchell reviewed: Sewing lessons

"I came in to learn how to fix my t-shirt, but ended up learning so much that I came back for the craft sessions. Ive customised and upcycled loads of things from my wardrobe! Really fun and welcoming space :)"

Lee Hannam reviewed: Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern at SAOG Studios

"Thank you so much for last week's course, a truly wonderful weeks journey of shared knowledge and wisdom. The space was held gently and openly as we co-created our pigments and paint and put compass to paper. I feel re-enlivened to colour and to art. Every time I stir my morning coffee I am reminded - clockwise, clockwise!"

ANN reviewed: Glass blowing experience, blow your own Christmas bauble

"Did this class yesterday and the only word I can use is "awesome". Charlotte is very enthusiastic and is great at explaining what to do, and why. I would definitely recommend this class."

Holly Tofield reviewed: Wreath Making with Amanda Thirlby

"Fantastic course - really well explained and lovely quality foliage to create our beautiful wreathes. Amanda was a very friendly and the studio was a perfect space to create our wreaths - I'll definitely be re-boking next year!"

Gavin reviewed: Make a Windsor chair

"I absolutely loved this course, Ben is a great teacher, if you’re thinking about making something with your own hands (completely hand-made) then you’ll be choosing the right place. Ben is on hand at all times to show you how to do each part of the piece of furniture, you don’t need any previous experience as every detail is explained beautifully. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course and furthermore will be going back to make something else! Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Gavin - (chair making course autumn 2018)"

Pam Sangster reviewed: Clay life modelling weekend with Karin Ort

"Just spent a Fab couple of days at the Phoenix studio which is a lovely purpose built facility in peaceful surroundings. Karin is an excellent tutor, very patient and knowledgeable with a good eye for detail. Highly recommended."

The Phoenix Studio responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review and for coming for yet another course with us Pam, sorry to have missed you this time. Hope you have a lovely Christmas! James x"

Michele Etherton reviewed: Silver clay jewellery making

"Really good day spent learning a new skill, excellent lunch included as well as all materials. Leave the day with a nice unique silver piece you have made yourself what could be nicer."

Barb P reviewed: Monday Stained Glass (Daytime)

"Love Yolanda's enthusiasm and energy! She creates a relaxed and friendly but highly creative atmosphere in her workshops."

Mike Dustan reviewed: Wood turning courses in the Midlands

"I was given vouchers for a 2 day course, Mark was brilliant, I had not touched wood since school (45 yrs) he was so patient, and explained everything in a way that I could understand. Mark is a passionate bloke regarding wood turning and a bit of the passion rubs off. I would highly recommend any one of any experience level to have Mark as an instructor. Thanks Mark"

Deb Mills reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I wanted to make something special for my late husband’s ashes. It was a rollercoaster of emotions for me doing this and to be honest my head was like treacle but with a lot of help and encouragement from Mark & Richard I’ve made the most beautiful box and I think he’d be proud of me. It was a lovely weekend and they give me a lot of support, the other 3 people doing the course were great too! I’d really recommend anyone to have a go, if I can do it anybody can. I wish I could post a picture of my fabulous box!"

Pammy reviewed: Cyanotype workshop (half day)

"Absolutely loved this course ? learnt a lot. Fun & friendly atmosphere. Have taken this up now as a hobby"

Alison Ryland reviewed: Surface Techniques in Glass with the Cheshire School of Glass

"Two days of excellent teaching pushed all of us beyond expectations: individual advice was very helpful and thorough. I have never learnt to do something to such a professional level before. Jenny taught us all some brilliant tricks to create incredible work. Our results were phenomenal."

Caroline Fleming reviewed: Clay life modelling weekend with Karin Ort

"What a lovely weekend we have all had!! Karen's teaching was excellent, the studio was cheery and well organised and there were even home made flapjacks. It's a great opportunity to focus on something for several ours and feel great about the outcome whatever its like. Time whizzes by and the other students are always lovely. It's surprisingly relaxing. I would think that everyone who attended wanted to come back again. I would thoroughly recommend it."

The Phoenix Studio responded:

"Ahhh thanks for your lovely words Caroline and your continued loyalty to the studio! Have a great Christmas xx"

Judith ross reviewed: Weekend upholstery class in Tarland, Aberdeenshire

"A custom made space with excellent tuition for all levels. Regardless of where you are on your upholstery journey Michelle will teach you new skills in a fun friendly environment. Highly recommended"

Kenyon-Roberts Upholstery responded:

"Thank you Judith, it's made so much easier by having such lovely students to teach."