Latest reviews

20 Oct 17'

Sally Goadsby reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"I had a wonderful time, Ria is very patient and encouraging. I enjoyed experimenting with different colours and designs and at the end you have a bespoke lampshade! Great fun. I’d definitely recommend the day."

20 Oct 17'

Jenny Wilks reviewed: Powertex fabric sculpture introduction session

"I really enjoyed this course. Despite arriving late Annette still guided me through the techniques required skilfully and I completed a dragonfly garden ornament during just a half day session. I was amazed at how it was possible to make something so presentable in such a short time and in a lovely purpose built room with lots of examples of Powertex creations for inspiration. I also came away with a basic Powertex kit for a reasonable price and am looking forward to make more outdoor ornaments. Thank you Annette."

20 Oct 17'

Deb Johnson reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"Ria is an excellent teacher - full of knowledge and encouragement. The day was informative, fun and relaxed. I would happily go again. The studio is in a beautiful setting too. So much to enjoy !"

20 Oct 17'

Lisa Tomlinson reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"What a fantastic day - Lucy was so helpful and experienced. The venue was perfect, she had loads of tips and tricks. She has lots of materials and extras that helped us shape and create our upholstery projects. I so wish I could post a before and after picture of my blanket box. Lucy made us a perfect home cooked lunch and she fuelled us with home made scones and tea coming out of our ears all day. The best thing was we all had different projects and different levels of experience - and Lucy adapted her style to all of us. She was patient, knowledgeable, creative and had loads of tip, tricks and work arounds. I highly recommend the whole experience and one I am going to repeat."

20 Oct 17'

Lucy Caldwell reviewed: Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

"I loved Ria’s lampshade making course. It was fun and informal and Ria was so helpful both with the practical side and also tapping into our ideas in order to bring them to life. I would thoroughly recommend this course. Fantastic value for money and my lampshade has pride of place in my lounge. Take your ideas and your colour scheme an do it!"

20 Oct 17'

Jack reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Exceptional - great fun, super teacher!"

20 Oct 17'

Jill reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Very fun - something new for us and easy to replicate. Thank you Sakeena."

20 Oct 17'

Barbora reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"I attended the platinum candle making workshop. Lovely candles. I had a good interesting and informative day. Thank you"

20 Oct 17'

susan glover reviewed: Full day leather craft workshop

"Very enjoyable and informative day. I was able to ask any questions I had about methods,tools etc. Friendly supportive environment without being over supervised. Rosanna obviously knows her stuff. I was surprised at how many useful pieces I made."

20 Oct 17'

Adrian Ede reviewed: Spray painting - furniture, doors, sculpture, metal, wood, masonry

"A good hands on course run in a well equipped workshop. David was very knowledgeable and able to describe plenty of practical examples of the different spraying techniques being addressed. He was happy to adapt the course content to meet my particular interests (HVLP) and was keen to understand exactly what I was looking to achieve from the course. I came away with a far better understanding of the subject and many tips on how to improve the quality of finishing on my home projects. I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone interested in spray finishing be they a beginner or someone who just wants to improve."

19 Oct 17'

J.B. reviewed: Wild pottery workshop - dig your own clay in the woods, bonfire/clamp kiln firings

"Being absorbed in such a beautiful activity in a beautiful place was very enriching and exactly what I needed. Thank you for making it so."

19 Oct 17'

Suzanne Gilchrist reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"Thank you Mathew for a most enjoyable day. Your hospitality, patience and teaching skills with a true beginner was amazing and I produced pots I never thought possible. The studio and surroundings are truly delightful. The course was a 70th birthday present from my children and I couldn't have enjoined anything more. Anyone wishing to try the art of throwing won't find a better teacher than Mathew and it certainly will be a day to remember."

19 Oct 17'

Liz warby reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was great fun and very helpful and attentive ! The whole experience was brilliant and we made a wonderful water feature together me and my husband ! Would definetley recommend a wonderful weekend Thanks Sebastian"

19 Oct 17'

Laura reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"What a lovely way to spend a few hours. Thoroughly enjoyed learning the art of candle making and the science behind it and enjoying making my own. Kerry welcomes you in to the heart of her home and is very passionate about what she does. If you are looking to get in to candle making or would just like to spend a few hours doing something for yourself I would absolutely recommend this. Plus - you get some homemade cake and a lovely candle to take home!"

19 Oct 17'

Angeletia reviewed: Make a Necklace at the Lincoln School of Jewellery

"what a fantastic course, a few hours making your own bespoke piece of jewellery which I decided to use as an opportunity to start of the family air loom by making a butterfly pendant and necklace for my daughter which I will give to her for Christmas. Thank you Martin you are a blessed teacher who is patient, helpful and clear in instructions. I would defiantly reccomend and would take part in more classes in the future."

19 Oct 17'

Daniel Ramsey reviewed: Make a Silver Ring at the Lincoln School of Jewellery

"A great introduction to working with jewellery. Took us through the basics with patience and we finished with a ring of our own. A lot of fun!"

19 Oct 17'

VJN reviewed: Weekend upholstery courses - Oxfordshire & Berkshire Borders

"Philip is a great tutor, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He was very encouraging and inspirational. We were a group of ten with varying experience, all with very different pieces of furniture, covering a wide variety of upholstery techniques. There was ample opportunity to observe Philip helping each of us with our projects and hence we could learn about springs, webbing, pleating, button-making etc, regardless of whether our own project required it. Throughout the weekend, Philip expertly demonstrated and patiently explained the 'whys and why nots' and answered all the questions we could throw at him. He supplied all the tools needed and explained their functionality and safe use. It was a fun yet very informative and useful course, in a casual and friendly environment. Great value and a brilliant way to spend a weekend - go on one of these courses and you will leave feeling like you have a new Super Power!"

19 Oct 17'

Olivia Marsha reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"As a complete beginner to ceramics, I was lucky to find Ed here at Craft Courses. He's the loveliest tutor I've ever met and so knowledgeable in plaster works, his experience speaks for themselves during the two-day class. Can't wait to try my moulds back home! Would definitely recommend!"

19 Oct 17'

Jennifer Walton reviewed: Beginners stained glass workshops using copper foil.

"This was a great course and would highly recommend it if you are interested in Stained Glass. Jo knows her stuff and in a relaxed atmosphere one comes away more knowledgeable. Great fun, thank you."

19 Oct 17'

Craige reviewed: Skills - Ultimate power tools

"A self-taught do-it-yourselfer, I needed a course that made a step-change in my ability to use power tools accurately, safely and productively. The Great British Woodshop's Power Tools course did exactly this. David Free combines years of furniture building professional knowledge and skills with an ability to provide constructive feedback; he strikes an ideal balance between explanation and providing opportunity for hands-on experience with a range of power tools. Attending the course is akin to working with an old friend who offers advice on projects and with whom you chat about varying topics that range from tennis to skiing over a sandwich at lunch."

19 Oct 17'

Justine and Maureen reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"This course is excellent and I would definitely recommend whether you are looking for a morning of fun or to learn a new skill! My mum and I had a wonderful Saturday morning...the workshop was so informative, yet full of fun and the home baking was an added bonus and not to mention the warm delivery!"

19 Oct 17'

Bob and Pam Salmon reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"THe two of us decided we wanted to try some blacksmithing......we were greeted by Mort and his two lovely spaniels and spent time being shown 'how to do it'. Then it's down to you!!! MOrt is always there to take over and put right the mess you've got yourself in.....It's a lot of fun and you soon appreciate how challenging this art work is !! You come away appreciating the fine metalwork we see around us. ITs a great day and you come away with some very basic skills and some examples of work that you have made....( sometimes with a little help from Mort) THanks Mort...really enjoyable day."

19 Oct 17'

Jo Nilsson reviewed: Make a Necklace at the Lincoln School of Jewellery

"I attended the 'make a necklace course' and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've never made anything at a craft course before, but I found the instruction and processes to make my beautiful flower necklace (that everybody comments on) really easy to follow. The workshop is perfect for learning in and Martin was very patient and helpful. I also met some lovely new people."

19 Oct 17'

Ann Kirk reviewed: Felt making for beginners - learn how to make a beautiful piece of wet felted fabric

"I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. I learnt a new skill in a relaxed but instructive environment. A lovely group of people who interacted with each other.. Kat is an excellent teacher, organised, informative, supportive and friendly. Thank you"

18 Oct 17'

Sooz Gilson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a lovely way to spend a day and what a venue. Very clever place to have a cosy workshop. Started off with simple chain making skills and then some copper work. Lunch was spent in the sun on canal side before getting on with making our bangles. I'm wearing mine with great pride! Several mugs of tea and luscious cake thrown in for good measure. Thank you Jonathan, you are a great teacher with magnificent patience, luckily for us!! Would recommend this course time and time again and have done."