Latest reviews

15 Apr 18'

Brandon Robertson reviewed: Bladesmithing Experience Day

"Graham and David were amazing and seemed to take the whole day at the pace each person was working at. Had a lovely time doing all of the work on the blade myself, bar a few finishing touches, and would definitely recommend going to anyone. I will again in future."

15 Apr 18'

Brandon Robertson reviewed: ** SPECIAL OFFER ** 10% off - Bladesmithing Experience Day - Wiltshire

"Graham and David were amazing and seemed to take the whole day at the pace each person was working at. Had a lovely time doing all of the work on the blade myself, bar a few finishing touches, and would definitely recommend going to anyone. I will again in future."

15 Apr 18'

Katrina Willis reviewed: Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

"Cannot recommend this highly enough! I had the most amazing time yesterday and i've already got some more macrame on the go at home that i started when i got back. Alice was great and the studio is such a lovely place to visit and work. Book - you will love it!! :)"

15 Apr 18'

Beverley Chapman reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"Elaine is a patient and highly skilled teacher. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday."

15 Apr 18'

Liz Lewis reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"This is a great course for anyone (and I mean anyone!) who has a desire to make their own chair. There is absolutely no experience necessary to complete this course and come home with a unique piece of furniture. Peter has a great depth of knowledge which he is happy to share. He guides you along the process from log to chair in a very relaxed manner, offering advice all the way. I spent a lovely week in great company, with lots of laughter and a desire to make more chairs!! Everyone helped each other out and we all came home very pleased with our work. I cannot recommend this course enough. If you are unsure, my advice would to be just go for it!!"

15 Apr 18'

Emma Knowles reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I wanted to do something different for my mum for mother’s day. I looked up felting courses after she showed an interest in it at an art exhibition. I thought it would also be something nice we could do together ... and as complete novices, we arrived with no expectations but ended up having a fantastic day, learned so much and Christine made everything easy to follow. We travelled from Bolton encouraged by the great reviews and it was definitely worth the trip! We had lots of opportunity to experiment, try lots of different techniques and ask questions. We both came away super inspired and shared the day with some really lovely people! (And gorgeous little Fife the dog) Thankyou so much , Christine! Lunch was also fantastic and We hope to be able to come back again! Emma and Julie x"

15 Apr 18'

Claire Blood reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"The workshop was very enjoyable as well as being relaxing . My daughter and I came away with 2 lovely candles at the end , Kerry was very friendly and made a delicious cake for us to eat while we made our candles . I would definitely recommend ."

15 Apr 18'

Tony Baker reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"Have just returned home after a 6 day chair making course - and my chair is stunning. But so were the chairs of the other people on the course, and no two the same. The sense of camaraderie that Peter fostered on the course made the whole experience deeply satisfying. There were no tears, but much laughter - and to come home with a beautiful piece of hand made, unique, green wood furniture is deeply satisfying. I can thoroughly recommend the course to novices and experienced woodworkers, who will be taken on a journey from a log to a chair. Thanks again Peter for a great week."

15 Apr 18'

Scott reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"Always wanted to have a go at Blacksmithing and glad to say I had the chance on Chris's beginner course to do this. Had a fantastic if energising day at Chris's forge making keyings, hooks, metal poker and the like learning all aspects of blacksmithing. Chris's friendly tuition and guidance makes you feel totally at ease and he makes sure you are doing the work rather than him. You will not be disappointed."

15 Apr 18'

Dave Bunn reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"Many thanks to Alex, This was a very interesting day with plenty to absorb and practice on. This was a Christmas present from the family and to be honest, it couldn't have been better. For my very first time, it left me wanting more and still trying to work out how to transform my garage into a Forge ;) I am sure this will not be my first and last time at the Forge. Thanks for your patience. A good teacher."

15 Apr 18'

Claudia reviewed: 121 - An Introduction to Cold Process Soap Making

"My Colleague Joyce and I, were really pleased with the excellent 121 Soap Making Course session we attended on 14th April 2018. We have both attended other soap making courses. However, Emma's course is the best that we have attended !!! As soon as you enter the lovely Soap Studio you are made to feel welcome, the scent of the lovely essential oils, immediately puts you at ease. Emma, takes the time to provide a comprehensive introduction into Soap Making, which is really insightful. The amount of information provided during the course is invaluable. Emma's generosity is evident throughout the day, not only in terms of the excellent accompanying handout, including soap recipes, but also the range of soaps we were able to make. We thoroughly enjoyed the creative process of making soap it was a lot of fun. Emma's patience, her willingness to share her knowledge, and the quality of the content of the training we received, is what sets Soapology Studio, apart from other Soap Schools. Emma, has has a passion for soap, and a passion for people. The encouragement and support we received, just left me feeling very grateful. If you are looking for a creative day out, or have a desire to start a soap business - I would encourage you to attend a course with Emma. You will not be disappointed. We are look forward to working with Emma, as we take the next steps in our Soap Business journey. Final note :The lunch provided is delicious ........"

15 Apr 18'

Imogene reviewed: One Day Small Leather Goods Workshop

"I did the 1 day saddle bag course. It was great! As a complete novice Sarah talked us through each step clearly and by the end of the day we had all made a unique item that we could be proud of. Thanks Sarah. I would definitely recommend any course with you."

15 Apr 18'

Michael kendall reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We had a fantastic two days. Sebastian is very knowledgeable but allows and encourages you to just play with the stone in a very unprescibed way which we really enjoyed and were delighted with the results. He is always there to advise when required but nicely relaxed and always encouraging. I have already recommended the course to many friends and hope to be back."

15 Apr 18'

Sonia reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"We had a fabulous and very interesting morning making candles and learning about all the different elements of candle making. The studio where it all happens is a fabulous place full of natural light and with a lovely atmosphere. Anita is a very knowledgeable and friendly teacher and you can also buy her artisan gift candles at the studio. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough - thank you Anita, we will be back to do more workshops."

15 Apr 18'

Rachel Heys reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"We had a lovely morning making a scented tea cup candle, cup cake candles and tea lights. Anita explained in detail the candle making process, how to colour and scent our candles. We had a fabulous time and came away with some beautiful candles. Thank you Anita for making it such an enjoyable experience, we will be back to do another workshop next time we are in Anglesey"

15 Apr 18'

Jane Eaton reviewed: Beginners Candlemaking for Two - Anglesey, Wales

"Had a fabulous morning with Anita making cup cake candles, tea lights and a tea cup candle. My friend and I will definitely return to do another workshop. Thank you Anita for a very lovely morning."

15 Apr 18'

Sam Cole reviewed: Needle Felting - 3D Cats

"I had a great time creating my felt cat - lovely company with lots of laughter - this is my second course with Wendy and I plan to be back again soon. Looking forward to learning more skills."

14 Apr 18'

Sue Garland reviewed: Introduction to Block Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course! It was held in a beautiful light and airy building situated in an idyllic location. Judith began by showing us lots of inspirational examples of prints demonstrating the techniques we could use in our own work. The day was busy but fun and we were treated to lots of coffee, tea and biscuits. Judith was very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend it!"

14 Apr 18'

Teresa Trangmar reviewed: Introduction to Block Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Fantastic day with Judith at the Old Rectory - the lino cut and printing course was very well structured and Judith is an excellent guide and teacher. I have learned so much today and am delighted with the results I achieved as a complete beginner! Judith has a way of getting the best out of you. The coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes were fantastic too! I thoroughly recommend the course, the quality of the materials provided and the space and setting in which we were able to work."

14 Apr 18'

Sarah B reviewed: Introduction to Block Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"Wow, what a fabulous day. Hard work, busy and intensive, but so worth it. Judith is a great teacher, a perfect balance of teaching techniques and practical activity. Judith is really supportive and encouraging, she is extremely approachable and friendly. The six hours went so quickly and I came away with thirteen A4 prints of my original lino cut in different colours and on different backgrounds. The workshop location was easy to find, minutes off the A1 and in a beautifully converted building with easy parking. Real coffee, tea, yummy biscuits and cake too. Highly recommended."

14 Apr 18'

Roland Askquith-Ellis reviewed: Introduction to traditional green wood turning course

"A thoroughly enjoyable day. Perfect setting, a good brew or two from the wood fired kettle and more importantly some brilliant tuition on the craft of green wood working. Simon is a great teacher with a vast amount knowledge that he has a passion for sharing. I'll be going back."

14 Apr 18'

Darrall Wilson reviewed: Aromatherapy workshop

"What a great way to spend a day. Our host, Catherine was patient and encouraging in equal measure, she allowed us to explore our ideas and helped develop them into wonderful finished items that at the start of the day I would not have thought I was capable of producing. I would recommend to anybody of any age or skill level, experience is not required. Interesting topical chat and plenty of tea on tap all held in a wonderful old mill."

14 Apr 18'

Jo and Richard reviewed: Two leather long stitch journals in a day

"My husband and I had a fun day learning to make leather journals with Lynne The whole day was really well structured; allowing progress at our own pace, plenty of timely advice and suggestions and a pause for tea and cake. Lynne's tuition ensured we each completed two different journals during the course, with lots of lovely options to ensure each was truly individual and special. A lovely day, at a gentle pace that delivered both completed projects and the knowledge to try it again at home. A great course!"

14 Apr 18'

Ridereau reviewed: Make your very own clutch bag/small tablet device case/sleeve

"The workshop was really interesting. You learned a lot about the leather. Richard is really nice. He shown a lot of technique. You go back home with your own creation. It was a real pleasure to do this workshop. Louise"

14 Apr 18'

lynn chapman reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"My friend and I really enjoyed a creative day with very good teaching. Small friendly group atmosphere, very good lunch, we both came away with good stained glass panels and a sense of achievement. Would thoroughly recommend."

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