Latest reviews

26 Jul 18'

Helen reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"I was bought this course as a Christmas present and what a fantastic gift it was! Jolene explained the techniques, tools and safety very clearly. I felt really relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed being creative. I made three bangles for myself and a pendant for my daughter. My friend who had bought me the present joined me for the day and made two pairs of gorgeous ear-rings. After hearing about what a great time I had, My 13 year old daughter is now desperate to do the course. I’ll be booking us both in soon to enjoy something we can do together."

26 Jul 18'

caroline bruce reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"My friend and i did a day course with Ollie and learnt to french polish. Between us we managed to revive three pieces of furniture which we brought with us and the course was well organised, interesting and fun. We both felt we'd learnt a lot and enjoyed our day!"

26 Jul 18'

Maxine George reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Alice is so accommodating, super friendly and patient. Loved the ambience of her studio and the course all round. 5stars! xxx"

25 Jul 18'

Ryan holroyd reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Had an amazing day with Andy great guy enjoyed from start to finish very helpful and makes you feel very comfortable will definitely be doing another ASAP"

25 Jul 18'

Marlene Fisher reviewed: 1-to-1 tailored course with one of the UK's leading glass artists Jennifer Barker, at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have recently attended a one to one with cheshire school of glass for two days. I came with a specific goal in mind and left with much more! Fantastic experience with a highly knowlegable person. Good value for money."

25 Jul 18'

Geraldine reviewed: Ash Splint Basket Weaving

"A really interesting and fun course. I learned a lot about making ash splint baskets, and the food, including home-made biscuits and cakes, was wonderful."

25 Jul 18'

Hayley Lawrence reviewed: Stained glass for all at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I have done this course at Cheshire School of Glass with Stephanie. It was brilliant. We made large panels that I would never have realised I could do. Thoroughly enjoyable. I would recommend this course to anyone."

25 Jul 18'

Rachel Swash reviewed: Jewellery making at the Cheshire School of Glass

"Great course! Thank you, it was great value for money too."

25 Jul 18'

Amy Williams reviewed: Jewellery making at the Cheshire School of Glass

"What a great day! A friend and I booked this. We live in stockport, so it was close enough for us to drive over to Frodsham for the day. The workshop was really lovely. We had lots of materials to use in every colour needed and lots of dicroich glass to play with! We learnt to programme the kiln, not that I could remember how to do it again! Jenny gave us firing temperature notes though! Jenny also introduced us to Microwave kilns . I had never heard of them, so i and Lucy may buy on between us. Jenny gave us loads of jewellery findings to put our pieces on. Two very happy customers!"

25 Jul 18'

jennifer barker reviewed: Intermediate glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"The course was so full of information and really excellent! I had heard of Jenny's reputation through the glass company Pearsons Glass and the fact she teaches at a University, I knew she really knew her stuff. But she was modest and so approachable. I have a kiln and I am beyond the initial fusing stage so I wasn't sure what I could be taught. How wrong could I be? Jenny is inspirational. I recommend this course. I personally think you could do this course as a beginner as well as experienced. The other 3 ladies and myself had mixed ability and Jenny catered for all our levels."

25 Jul 18'

Mark Head reviewed: Woodturning courses ( beginners and intermediates) in Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset

"I had inherited a lathe from my father who gave me a 2 hour lesson about 10 years ago. The lathe has been in bits in my garage ever since. I took a 2 day course with Andy in order to give me the impetus and the confidence to attempt assembly of the lathe and to get on turning. Andy has achieved this with his great experience but more importatntly with his very friendly and flexible approach to his client's needs. We sharpened correctly turning tools which I had taken with me and then proceeded to turn firstly a small rolling pin and then a beautiful bowl. The whole experience was uplifting from the beautiful rural location to the treasure chest of tools and machinery of Andy's workshop and the excellent lunches!!"

25 Jul 18'

David Neale reviewed: Rake Making Workshop Using Traditional Green Woodworking Skills

"An truly excellent course which I thoroughly enjoyed. Pete certainly knows his stuff and, while he taught in an informal manner, his knowledge of green woodworking was exemplary. All of the tools were in very good condition and the cutting edges were impressively sharp. Copious tea and biscuits were conjured up at regular intervals. It was quite a hard day's work, but very rewarding and I ended up with a most impressive rake to take home. I would thoroughly recommend this course and fully intend to do another course with Pete and Jackie in the future."

25 Jul 18'

Natasha White reviewed: Make and decorate a ceramic bowl in one session

"Josie is the best kind of teacher - a huge wealth of experience and skill combined with an open mind and encouraging approach that enables you to create your own unique piece. I learnt so much in this morning session and yet the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Josie guides you gently while you are hand building your ceramics, never imposing her ideas but offering suggestions and ideas for shape and decoration that will inspire you to make your best work. Once made, the pieces are fired in her kiln for you to collect later. Her studio is a wonder: full of her own lovely work, it is the ideal creative environment. A great course and helped me create a lovely bowl that I am proud to own. For beginners and the more experienced, this is one of the best ceramic events I have been to. I would definitely sign up again. I am delighted to give it five stars!"

25 Jul 18'

Donna Martin reviewed: Stained glass weekly classes in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

"Excellent course with good support and guidance from Martin who is a great teacher. He is always happy to help with your ideas and share his knowledge/tips . Very enjoyable and returning for a third course."

24 Jul 18'

Cerys Evans reviewed: Mosaic applique with the Cheshire School of Glass

"With the help of Jenny I made a fantastic Owl on a slate back which is going on the wall outside my kitchen outside. I'm chuffed to bits with it!"

24 Jul 18'

Stacey Shepley reviewed: Mosaic applique with the Cheshire School of Glass

"Brilliant course! I'm totally shattered, but loved every minute of this 2 day course. Jenny is a lovely teacher. I will be back."

24 Jul 18'

Tina wheeler reviewed: Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"I am so excited to see the results tomorrow. Ive had a great day and feel like a kid again. Jenny was so inspiring and helpful. Jodie thank you for your kindness and input as well. I will definitely be coming back. My family will be getting lots of Glass presents from now on, unless I like them too much to give away."

24 Jul 18'

sian owen reviewed: Surface Techniques in Glass with the Cheshire School of Glass

"I didn't want to go home. What can I say? The course went too quickly. I have wanted to work with glass for such a long time, now I have found Jenny , I/m going to come back and do the rest of hers and Steph's courses at The Cheshire School of Glass. We all got on so wee as a group and I think we will all stay in touch, which is a bonus. Thank you for a fabulous time and the scones!"

24 Jul 18'

Anne Marie and Gary ledger reviewed: Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass

"This has been a really brilliant experience. Jenny was so generous in every way. Please keep us on your books for other courses. I'm particularly interested if you do a pate de verre course as we discussed."

24 Jul 18'

Peter Hoare reviewed: Build a Bowl Lathe & Learn to Turn

"I had a great five days with one to one tuition. The first day was spent forging two bowl hooks, a new and very satisfying experience. The next three days were spent constructing a very sturdy bowl lathe, the bed and poppets being of kiln dried three inch thick ash. The tenons for the legs and uprights were shaped with 1 3/4 and 1 1/2 Veritas tenon formers in a cordless drill, another new experience for me. The matching round mortices were drilled with hand augers, strenuous exercise. The last day was particularly satisfying, turning a bowl with the newly constructed lathe and the newly forged bowl hooks. The work was sustained with deliceous lunches and cake for tea. The instruction was excellent."

24 Jul 18'

Carol Bladon reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Enjoyed a wonderful day learning some of the basics of forging and came away having learnt a larger variety of skills than I might have expected. Chris explained each step of the process before demonstrating and then advising my attempts, as necessary. With such expert tuition it was then very satisfying to know that I had completed all the work myself. Thank you very much, Chris for your time and patience and a very enjoyable day."

24 Jul 18'

Sandra reviewed: Silver clay beginners course - Lori Ridgway

"Such a lovely morning! Lori is so friendly and generous with her time, expertise and tea and biscuits! I loved every minute, so inspiring."

24 Jul 18'

Graham Urquhart reviewed: Learn to carve wooden spoons, beginners and improvers

"Great guidance managed to produce a reasonable spoon and no injuries! Amazed at the fine detail possible with an axe and hard to stop trying to improve the effect even when we were really finished. A fantastic introduction to spoon carving, or to hand carving in general. Great guidance on tools and their maintenance too."

24 Jul 18'

Harry Gwatkin reviewed: Three day blacksmithing course

"In September this year I will be going to study Blacksmithing and metal work in Holme Lacy College. A tutor from the course reccomended Pete Smith to me, Ive done 3 three day courses with Pete. Throughtout the days I was with him I learnt so much more from what I knew from the beginning. He is an amazing person, very understandable, but also an excellent teacher, I am really grateful of how he's helped me on my journey to become a blacksmith a little easier, and that I recognize the differences of metal, or certain temperatures for certain bends etc."

24 Jul 18'

hazel mackenzie reviewed: Hand-Spinning & Natural Dyeing Retreat, Highlands, Scotland

"What a fantastic week we had on the dye to spin course with the amazing Rosie. Great company, great surroundings as well as learning new skills The week was made by Rosie. She is really an exceptionally gifted facilitator who worked so well with the group and made it fun...even the hard bits It is the fourth course I have done with her ....fortunately I am not a gifted crafter and so no doubt will come back again to sample the special magic that Rosie weaves!!"