Latest reviews

Annesofie Andersson reviewed: Saturday jewellery tuition - choose your project!

"Sam is an amazing jewellery maker and artist and a lovely teacher. His workshop is a great learning environment. Beautiful and inspiring! Sam holds so much knowledge about jewellery making. I’ve learnt a whole lot from doing just two different project under his supervision. As a maker myself I especially like that he lets me experiment with challenging designs."

Sandra Pallister reviewed: Monday Stained Glass (Daytime)

"Had a wonderful session , learned so much from wonderful yolanda , she is such a great teacher. Not only that was good meeting other enthusiastic people all doing lovely things. Made lots of Christmas decorations , can't wait for next week."

Debra French reviewed: Fabulous felt picture 2 day masterclass near York

"A very enjoyable two days. Bridgette was very helpful to everyone. Would recommend it."

Lisa reviewed: Casting in pewter - making jewellery, decorations & keyrings: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Ella is a fantastic teacher. She knows how to set you at your ease, tells you just enough without overwhelming you in details, and then proceeds to check in with everyone individually to make sure you're ok. She makes the whole pewter process seem so easy and highly rewarding. I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again. Quirky Workshops is a great location, too. Annie ensures everyone feels welcome with a generous supply of coffee, tea, home made cordials, and of course biscuits and cake! Such is always the best and Annie is a great host. We've been to a few workshops at Quirky now, and are never disappointed."

Zara reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"The willow weaving course was a gift for my birthday and what a great gift it turned out to be. The course is held at Kate's home, the perfect setting to get creative sat by the warmth of the log burner and taking in the views of the garden. In preparation for us arriving Kate had gathered examples of animal sculptures she had done so we had visuals to reference to throughout the day. Kate is very knowledgable, patient and was great at getting round to each of us individually to support and advise. Kate's husband was busy preparing a fresh homecooked lunch for us which was greatly received after a morning of crafting. I am surprised with myself at what I achieved, I made a boxing hare for our soon to be arriving babies nursery and I am so proud of it. With regards value for money Kate's course is a steal..... especially based on the size of the hare I came home with and the price you see willow sculptures at local garden centres. Thank you again.... I would consider booking again even if just to make a different animal... but feel confident enough to maybe have a little go at home!"

Caro Hogan reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This was my second time with Lucy. We spent 2 days crafting a gem set ring that started out as a very simple two dimensional idea that turned into a complex three dimensional object. Lucy was incredibly knowledgable and encouraging throughout the whole process, letting me know of different techniques and their application. She was happy to answer any questions I had about construction, gems, or jewellery in general and I have come away with a wealth of knowledge and the confidence to design more pieces. I can’t recommend this class enough if you have an interest in silver craft."

mathew Gurunlian reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Tilford, Surrey

"I had a really great day blacksmithing with Neil. He was a great instructor and informative about techniques used as well as the blacksmithing process. Anyone looking to try blacksmithing should definitely look into doing this course."

Elizabeth Cooke reviewed: Mosaic Workshop for Beginners, Broadstairs

"What a fabulous day! Lynda is a wonderful teacher, so friendly and welcoming. Great value for money - everything is provided to produce a lovely piece of unique art, and Lynda helps all the way with ideas, inspiration and encouragement. The day rushed by as we worked and chatted! Lovely studio full of supplies - and an opportunity to buy some bits to continue my new hobby at home! Thank you Lynda - this was my first foray into mosaic but I will definitely be back! X"

Creating Mosaics responded:

"Thank you Elizabeth for your lovely comments. I loved your enthusiasm and you were so receptive and produced fantastic results. Well done. I hope to see you again soon."

Jessica Makins reviewed: Spoon carving course - from log to spoon with Jeffrey Hart

"Learning to carve with Jeffrey was just a brilliant experience from start to finish. His own spoons are beautiful and his knowledge extensive. There were four of us learning together and Jeffrey taught at a pace that was supportive of the slowest, but also personalised his approach to push on those who had a bit more experience. His passion for carving, natural materials and design is infectious and we all went home with a spoon to be proud of. I'm a spoon convert!!!"

Julie Wallace reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"This course was brilliant! Richard is very knowledgeable about leatherwork and he was a great teacher. We were able to choose from a range of leathers and a variety of bag styles. He then took us through each step, including cutting the leather, burnishing the edges, fixing the hardware, and saddle stitching. I learned a lot over the course of the day and I came away with an amazing bag that I will use for years to come. As the leather and hardware are included in the price, it is excellent value for money. I highly recommend this course with Richard."

Julie Slocombe reviewed: Fabulous felt picture 2 day masterclass near York

"An enjoyable two days with great results. Bridget is very generous with her time and input. There was so much to see by watching other people’s pictures as well as your own. I wish there had been time to learn more about the finishing off process by needle felting but maybe that’s for the next course!"

James reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Sheffield

"Had a great day at Abbeydale Hamlet learning the basics of Blacksmithing with Dave! We were able to learn techinques in the morning that allowed us to make what we wanted in the afternoon. David was really friendly and helpful - had a brilliant day! Would definitely recommend to everyone."

Lesley Dennis reviewed: Weekly Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"I really enjoy the Wednesday art class, you get plenty of help advice and the chance to try different media. The class is not too big and we are all at different levels and have different ideas which makes it interesting and fun."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Lesley. I really enjoy our classes, and love to try different ideas with you all. A lovely moment in my week!"

Lisa Green reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Kerry was such a great host, very knowledgeable. Such a lovely atmosphere to learn how to make a candle. Kerry even made a delicious apple crumble. I found out lost from her workshop and would definitely recommend it."

Becky reviewed: Blacksmith experience day in Sheffield

"We had a really good day with David in AbbeyDale Hamlet, amazing setting for a great course! Able to make 2 projects during the day and learn lots of different techniques. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun and different activity with friends/family. We loved it. Thanks David!"

Gillian Reid-Walker reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Fabulous day! i love my rings - thanks for your patience with us novices, and yummy cake too. Highly recommended! Gillian"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Cake always wins! Well done with your jewellery making. Thank you. Jonathan"

Catherine Fewster reviewed: Powertex Medium Standing Angel

"We had a lovely afternoon making our angels. Our tutor,Bev,was great. She was very knowledgeable about the products we used and gave us lots of hints and tips for the angels and any future projects. She gave us a balance of tuition and our own creativity and was very helpful when we needed it. We returned home with our unique pieces and a starter kit to make some more The only cloud to the afternoon was that I managed to lose the brush and glitters from my kit on the way home?! I will have to source some replacements from the website- can’t wait to make some more. I would highly recommend this course- I don’t think anyone could be disappointed. Many thanks for a lovely ? afternoon Bev"

Heather Harris reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A most enjoyable day. Jonathan is very knowledgeable and helpfully attentive at all times. Would have no hesitation in recommending this new experience. Heather"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done Heather. Thank you for your kind words. Jonathan"

Heather Harris reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A most enjoyable day. Jonathan is very knowledgeable and helpfully attentive at all times. Would have no hesitation in recommending this new experience."

Karen Wallace reviewed: Introduction to fused glass (1 day) in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

"I attended an introduction to fused glass workshop run by Martin. Not having attended a workshop before I was a bit unsure of what to expect but I needn't have worried. The workshop is held in a beautiful location and the facilities in the room were fantastic. Each person has an individual work-bench with all the tools required in the glass fusing process so no having to share and wait for people to finish. Martin has a huge amount of experience in working with glass and was an excellent tutor - clear instructions and on hand to help. There was no pressure to complete a certain amount so everyone could go at their own pace. Overall I absolutely loved it and will definitely be booking another workshop."

Daniel Jennings reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"I received a Craft Courses voucher for my birthday with an aim to attend a glass-blowing course. I chose Jon's course partly because of the sheer number of outstanding reviews he has received. Reading through them again, they're not wrong, having now attended his course. Jon is a friendly, encouraging and relaxed teacher, who demonstrates a keen passion for his art. The course took two complete novices (at crafts as well as glass-blowing) and enabled us to make a number of very special items, working with the glass right from the beginning. The setting is very nice, and the pizza lunch was a very nice tough. If you are looking to try glass-blowing for the first time, I could not recommend this course to you highly enough."

Samantha Lonergan reviewed: Couture millinery courses / Introduction to millinery

"I thoroughly enjoyed my tuition and Tracy was great and very patient as I’m a complete (couldn’t be anymore of a) novice. I was able to remember most of what I learned when I came away and would have liked to have taken pictures of my journey but it was a lot to take in in 2 days. Thank you Tracy for sharing your amazing skills and materials with me. I am in progress with my first hat still and would like to keep in touch."

Tracy Wells Designer Millinery responded:

"Thank you Sam, it was a pleasure to teach you x Despite nursing your son and an ill husband, you achieved a lot x Well done x You know I'm accessible for any help or questions for your future in millinery x"

James Thompson reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"Amazing course and teacher. Nice relaxed atmosphere, plenty of equipment and I learnt a great deal. This has encouraged me to persue my interest further in leather craft."

Anne-Marie reviewed: Group Soap-making Workshop - Soapology Studio - Nottinghamshire

"I had a lovely day making soap with Emma and a small group. It was very informative yet concise with plenty of backup information to refer to in the future. It would have been nice to have made 3 batches of soap in the afternoon but there wouldn't have been enough time. It was nice to see everyone else's creations being made too. I also got the kit to bring home and make more soaps and I am really looking forward to experimenting. I would love to come back and do another course with Emma, it was a very relaxed day and we were well looked after. I am definitely going to be recommending to everyone I know"

John Rowley reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"I thoroughly enjoyed last weekend's 2 day course for beginners. Gerald is clearly a very talented man who can help you realise any hidden potential you may have. Excellent practical advice delivered with fun to a small group of novices in a well equipped workshop. Copious supplies of biscuits, beverages and excellent lunches kept our energy levels high. I was surprised by how quickly time passed whilst working on our various projects, interspersed by practical demonstrations. I look forward to a returner's course in the future and would be delighted to repeat the 3 hour trip to Norfolk for more experience."