Latest reviews

5 Nov 17'

Lynn Kennedy reviewed: Fused glass Xmas decorations: morning workshop YOU MAKE YOUR OWN GROP UP

"A relaxing, enjoyable course for the three of us that attended. Hospitable and knowledgeable tutor, highly recommended for beginners."

5 Nov 17'

Geoff Hustwit reviewed: Willow Christmas reindeer

"I had already had a bit of experience with willow, but learnt so much more on the course. Thoroughly recommend this to beginners and non beginners alike. Victoria puts you at your ease and works to your ability. Must be good since my partner said “wow” when I brought the Rudolf in the door."

5 Nov 17'

Marilyn Edwards reviewed: Make silver jewellery using precious metal clay or silver clay

"Really enjoyed my day with Toni. Very friendly, knowledgeable teacher. Good to be in a group of only two for individual attention. Very pleased with pendant I made. Will be booking for other course I am sure!"

5 Nov 17'

Jeff Bowsher reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day - Anvil Forge

"What a fantastic day , John and Spencer are very welcoming and soooo full of knowledge and skill. The Viking knives all looked really different and all awesome and some made garden ornaments ( dragon flies ) which looked superb , seriously considering going back with my wife to do something like this as they turned out so well . Really can not recommend this enough , even if you've never worked with metal before ( I haven't since school about 30 yrs ago) the team a great at guiding you through everything . Plenty of tea & coffee and the lunch at the pub was delicious . Just a superb day out in every respect ."

5 Nov 17'

Simon Howard reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"My son and I attended Peter’s one day shavehorse course last weekend and we both thought it was a fantastic course. Peter was both knowledgeable and helpful and the workshop great. The surroundings were beautiful and the other participants both friendly and helpful. Many thanks Peter."

5 Nov 17'

Lesley Birkett reviewed: Willow Christmas reindeer

"What a wonderful day, great company, great teacher and a great skills learned! Plenty of drinks and laughs along the way too! Looking forward to future courses!"

5 Nov 17'

Roger Thomson reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Small numbers of students with group sessions and individual support, plus tool purchasing by Peter for students at cost price. Complete with complimentary tea, coffee and cake. A great day and much learned, with the offer of ongoing information and advice."

5 Nov 17'

Louisa Gidney reviewed: Wet felted picture workshop - Teesside

"I completed this fantastic workshop yesterday, with Hellen Edwards, who is inspiring and very skilled in this craft! The course was organised, well resourced and clearly presented. The lunch and refreshments were the best standard on any course/workshop I have been on! I even bought sone of her felt art work! Would highly recommend for beginners or those wishing to extend their basic skills."

5 Nov 17'

Nellie Heavisides reviewed: Willow Christmas reindeer

"What a superb day! I have seen beautiful willow sculptures around for a long time wanted to learn how to do this. Victoria has enabled me to create a “characterful” creature for my garden and given me the confidence to attempt more on my own. Victoria had other sculptures around the garden and which show that she has a real aeristic eye for shape and form. She used this to help us all produce a very recognisable reindeers to be proud of! Thank you Victoria. Your help, enthusiasm and skill was much appreciated. Nellie"

5 Nov 17'

JillBurgess reviewed: One day bangle/ring workshop

"A mother and daughter birthday present, this day course was just brilliant. Neither of us had any experience of jewellery making so we were not expecting to end the day with three bangles each! Our first two bangles, made out of copper, gave us the opportunity to experiment with ideas before we made our silver bangle. Jolene was an excellent teacher and so patient ( the chocolate brownies and banana cake were fab too!). We were both very proud of our finished bangles and would highly recommend this workshop. Thank you, Jolene, for such an enjoyable and creative day."

5 Nov 17'

Helen Griffiths reviewed: Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

"An amazing day. Under the instruction of the incredibly talented and creative Kate, I took willow sticks and throughout the course of the day learned how to craft and weave them into a lamb. Thank you Kate for such an enjoyable day."

4 Nov 17'

Rach,Anna & Mads reviewed: Pottery/Ceramics one day course at Hotwalls Studio

"Fantastic day spent with Fay in her studio. Fay is a calm, approachable teacher with a cracking taste in music. Nothing was too much trouble and clay was plentiful. Fay is a gifted teacher and clearly knows her craft inside out. We all had an amazing day and can't wait to see our fired and glazed pieces and will be booking again very soon. Book a course - you won't regret it! Thank you Fay R, A & M"

4 Nov 17'

Jane reviewed: Make a shave horse at Sallerton Wood

"I really enjoyed this course ..... I've done a good bit of green woodwork previously but it still had its challenges and I loved re-familiarising myself with the pole lathe in particular, proud of managing to create components for my shave horse in this way. Andy was very patient and allowed me to make my own design adjustments to add character to my horse. I look forward to using it regularly in the future!"

4 Nov 17'

Michaela reviewed: Try Enamel workshop - suitable for all abilities

"I went today and had great fun it was a brilliant course and you were made to feel so welcome. The final product was amazing. I enjoyed it so much I booked to go back there and then. I can't wait ? Definitely recommend it!!!"

4 Nov 17'

Jan Gault reviewed: Pottery Course in Orpington, Kent

"I found The Clay Room on line by chance. I attended pottery classes many years ago and was thrilled to find a local studio near Orpington where I could pick up again. Sophie is an extremely talented and skilled teacher. She runs several classes for beginners and for the experienced clay workers. She has also attended and won several accolades of her own'work. This is the best pottery class I have ever attended. Thank you Sophie."

4 Nov 17'

Linda reviewed: Fused glass day course - beginners/intermediate

"We had such a lovely day. So relaxing with a lovely patient tutor. I am so pleased with my pieces of glass. From knowing nothing about glass fusion to producing our works of art was so much fun. Can't wait to go again."

4 Nov 17'

Trish reviewed: KF Creative Mosaics Workshop with Karen Frosdick – Make a beautiful 30cms mosaic bowl

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day, it was well run and the teacher was very helpful, informative, patient and very enthusiastic (inspiring might also be a good word here !) Initially I thought it was quite expensive but now I feel it was good value. Venue was good although we had difficulty finding the building, not realising it was down the side passage behind the shop. I think it would have been a good idea to ask everyone to bring a little hairdryer as we had to fight over the one provided ! All in all a super day and I have now bought several beginner kits to get me started in this very enjoyable craft."

4 Nov 17'

Jane reviewed: KF Creative Mosaics Workshop with Karen Frosdick – Make a beautiful 30cms mosaic bowl

"The mosaic bowl class was brilliant & I’m really pleased with the bowl that I made. I’m hoping to be able to do another workshop with Karen in the future."

4 Nov 17'

Lorna Graham reviewed: Make a footstool workshop

"Really enjoyed the course. It was interesting to learn how to bring colour together in one room and a great help for my next project! Love the relaxed atmosphere, great teacher and I hope to attend another course in the New Year!"

4 Nov 17'

Judith Aldous reviewed: Absolute Beginners Crochet

"My crochet course with Emma was excellent. I had a one to one course. I really enjoyed the course and Emma is such a brilliant teacher, and such a nice person. I came away from the course knowing how to crochet. I would definitely recommend doing a course as you will learn so much."

4 Nov 17'

Joe & Pat O'Driscoll reviewed: A Practical Introduction to Woodland Restoration and Management

"What a great day we had with Phil on this coppicing course. It was both informative and enjoyable. We were hoping to gain some knowledge on how to maintain our woodland and Phil certainly helped point us in the right direction. We would highly recommend this course for those with no experience or some, suitable for everyone! We will definitely be in touch with Phil for further advice on our woodland in the future."

3 Nov 17'

Pat Abbott reviewed: Fabulous felt picture 2 day masterclass near York

"This was an excellent course - Bridget's teaching was very good and individually tailored to our needs. I learnt new skills in felt painting which I will use all the time from now on. The location was very good and convenient for the motorway network. I would also recommend staying in Bridget's Air BnB Lodge in the village. I will look forward to coming back for another visit."

3 Nov 17'

Marion reviewed: Bespoke jewellery class - design and make your own ring, unique to your style

"I have just been on a course with Genna Delaney at Genna Design in Dundee. It was the most amazing day during which I made a statement piece of jewellery I shall treasure for my lifetime. Genna is a natural teacher, patient and gentle who encourages her student to uses their own design. i have no hesitation in commending her class to anyone."

3 Nov 17'

phil turcsi reviewed: Knife Making and Bladesmith Classes: Hand-Forged Viking Knife

"loved the Day made a knife in a spartan flare that I am having chromed it's just a very good hands-on experience on Par with forged in fire, as at the end of the day "it will cut" Solid five stars Bad bits the postcode, not the best flew past and missed the sign (needs to be painted white) suggest also to eat before you arrive being out in the middle of nowhere with no shops for miles around but did find a Londis after foraging for food the very good bit the pub grub was lovely and the guys at the forge know there stuff hopefully next year they're going to make axes and a tomahawk would be great to have one."

3 Nov 17'

Jean reviewed: Two day felting and embroidery workshop with textile artist Karen Lane making a yellow poppies wall hanging

"Today was hard work but enjoyable and worthwhile!"