Latest reviews

7 Jul 17'

Claire reviewed: Fused Glass Half Day

"I have done a couple of days course for fused glass in the past and wanted to brush up on what I had learnt and gain more confidence. Julie was excellent and passed on some great tips and is very nice and friendly!"

7 Jul 17'

Maria reviewed: Machine patchwork courses with Green Man Quilts

"Thank you Sheena for a fantastic year. I have gained an enormous amount of confidence not only on how to use my sewing machine, but to tackle the different technicks of patchwork and quilting, from a very unsure beginner to someone who can't wait for next September.....bring on the " pinwheels ""

7 Jul 17'

Tunisian crochet reviewed: Intro to Tunisian crochet

"Very clearly explained by gaelle. Very impressed with the result of Tunisian crochet. Could almost be mistaken for knitting. Look forward to another session with gaelle."

7 Jul 17'

Georgina Aitken reviewed: Encaustic Art - What do you want to learn?

"Spent the day with Mel on a recent holiday to Wales. As a mixed media artist with a little experience with encaustic techniques I was looking forward to spending the day playing. Mel was great, she was able to pitch the course to the level of my experience and my interests to ensure that I came away having enjoyed the day and having gained a lot of techniques and ideas to use in my own art. Thanks Mel for a great day"

7 Jul 17'

DAWN HAMMOND reviewed: Feltmaking OOH the choices!

"I have been on two of Barbara Meeks courses.....what an inspirational teacher/instructor. I have learned so much from Barbara and she has given me the confidence to work with and experiment with my own dogs Husky Wool using Wet Felting and Needle Felting techniques. I designed (with Barbaras help) a Nuno Scarf using my Husky Wool from each of my 12 Dogs.....just love it!!!!! I could not have achieved this without Barbaras clear teaching and instruction......EXCELLENT!!!!!! Will certainly be attending more!!"

7 Jul 17'

Lesley Strong reviewed: Stool making course at Sallerton Wood

"Absolutely brilliant 6 days in a fabulous woodland setting! Would highly recommend this course. Andy is an excellent tutor and I'm delighted with my chair."

7 Jul 17'

Ben Clay reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The "hack away at a practice stone" was a great way to start without feeling concerned about diving straight into the creation of the (ahem) masterpiece to take home. One piece of advice: go with some idea(s) of what you want to create. Make sketches. I went with a complex idea for a sculpture in my head - far too ambitious! "What's your name and where are you from?" session could have been a little shorter. Not a serious problem and there is no button for 4.9 stars. It was a great two days switching off."

7 Jul 17'

Chris Bussell reviewed: Angie Hughes Workshop - make a mixed media/textiles bookwrap

"Angie was an excellent tutor, very generous with sharing her ideas and materials. Would do another course with her any time. Good to find a new venue within reasonable distance although classroom was a little cramped and the course a bit more expensive than usual. An inspiring day."

7 Jul 17'

Tony Meadley reviewed: Woodturning Course in North Yorkshire with Philip Greenwood RPT

"Very knowledgeable instructor and excellent tuition. Gave good advice on choosing equipment & setting up workshop. Thank you Wendy for lunch & refreshments, really enjoyed them. Great day all round"

7 Jul 17'

Helen McArdell reviewed: Natural soap and skincare workshop

"I want to say a huge thank you to Nichola and Boo Cottage Botanicles for such an fabulous day. We learnt such a lot about natural skincare got to make an huge amount of products including soap, lip balm, bath truffles and body scrub and had so many laughs along the way. Nichola was a brilliant teacher and her love of soap making is infectious."

7 Jul 17'

Agnes Pritchard reviewed: Glass Art: Tiffany Stained Glass

"Lovely teacher takes time with you very helpful bit bossy lol"

6 Jul 17'

Carole C reviewed: Glass fusing and slumping (warm glass) in the beautiful Kent Downs near Canterbury

"Fantastic course! Really recommend it. Mattt is a great teacher - we had a great day - and learned a huge amount. Have just signed up for a 6 week course -really inspiring!"

6 Jul 17'

Maria reviewed: Machine patchwork courses with Green Man Quilts

6 Jul 17'

Sue Shilling reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"A fabulous afternoon creating my very first felted picture. Lena is very informative, friendly and helpful. So good I immediately booked another course. The apple cake was also a winner! Thanks Lena."

6 Jul 17'

Mary Rees reviewed: Machine patchwork courses with Green Man Quilts

"Just completed another term working with Sheena. Brilliant teacher, always encouraging and never makes you feel anything less than wonderful, even when you have made a bit of a dog's breakfast. Looking forward to next term already."

6 Jul 17'

Rusti Wells reviewed: Throwing & hand-building pottery workshops £64 per person for 2 hour workshop

"Had an awesome time. Such a lovely teacher and everything was perfectly explained. I felt really accomplished at the end of the session."

6 Jul 17'

Helen Grist reviewed: Angie Hughes Workshop - make a mixed media/textiles bookwrap

"I always enjoy Textile Exploration workshops, Becca picks such excellent tutors and the venue is easy to find and has a good cafe for lunch. The Angie Hughes Daisy wrap workshop was no exception, Angie was brilliant. I learnt a lot, got inspiration for other projects I am contemplating and met some lovely like minded people. A great day all round. Really looking forward to the next Textile Exploration workshop!"

6 Jul 17'

Annie James reviewed: Machine embroidery - stitch doodling with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"Fabulous day with Julie who really does inspire you to produce beautiful work, I can't believe I actually made what I did in a day! This is my 2nd workshop with Tigley Textiles and I would recommend everyone to try a day in her wonderful studio. Thanks again Julie, Annie x"

6 Jul 17'

Annie James reviewed: Angie Hughes Workshop - make a mixed media/textiles bookwrap

"The venue was easy to find and well set out for the day. The course was excellent from start to finish and Angie was very inspiring when talking about her work. Looking forward to seeing what else is offered at this venue."

6 Jul 17'

Liz Regan reviewed: Pottery / ceramics wheel throwing, full day

"This day was totally brilliant! I had no experience of ceramics and pottery before going however, I felt like a champion by the time I left. Lorraine's teaching is outstanding. As part of a small group, she encouraged us all, helped change wonky pots into masterpieces and by the end of the day, I had 6 pots - 4 that I had thrown on a pottery wheel and 2 that had been created via molds, and all of them I would be proud to put on my dining room table. I would recommend this day without reservation. I felt so totally relaxed by the end - it was like a creative therapy - an amazing mental, emotional and creative boost!"

6 Jul 17'

Judith Harper reviewed: Screenprinting weekend with Liam Biswell

"Hello Liam, Thank you so very much for delivering such a wonderful printing course on the 10th and 11th June at The Phoenix Studio.You introduced so many printing options and explained the techniques thoroughly, with useful ideas on how to set up at home without incurring too much expense. It was very much a "hands on " experience with a practical emphasis.The group all achieved so much which was thanks to your leadership yet your manner was relaxed and informal.The Phoenix Studio also offers a great venue.I certainly learnt a great deal and, although I cannot attend your course in July, please keep me posted. Kind regards Judith Harper"

6 Jul 17'

Anne Gullick reviewed: Enhanced Colour for Artists and Printmakers

"The classes led by Chris Carter provide excellent, informative teaching ,using interesting and varied practical hands on approaches to developing one's skills in understanding and mixing colours. Chris gives the student demonstrations throughout the course and stimulates each person's creativity ."

5 Jul 17'

Fiona Illingworth reviewed: Throwing & hand-building pottery workshops £64 per person for 2 hour workshop

"I wanted to have a go at both throwing and hand building pottery but I live a hectic life and cannot always commit to a class on a set day and time every week. I love the flexibility that I enjoy with Catherine. She fits me when I can come along and her easy going approach suits me perfectly. I felt immediately at home in her studio. I love the fact that every piece doesn't have to be perfect. I learn as I go but it doesn't matter if it goes wrong. It is a lot of fun! I have so much to learn but feel I can learn in a cosy and safe environment, at my own pace and in my own time. I never want the sessions to end."

5 Jul 17'

Tom reviewed: Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

"The course was very well organised,with plenty of assistance from others, as well as from Peat. The items we made were well selected to demonstrate a wide variety of techniques, and the instructions and instructor were both very clear and simple. Peat provided plenty of background information on the subject, as well as expert advice on perfecting your technique. He was so enthusiastic about his work, and always keen to share his experiences in the art. I enjoyed the course so much, I bought myself a forge and anvil within a month of completing it!"

5 Jul 17'

Geoffrey Phillips reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Andy's workshop is well equipped and is in a very peaceful rural location. I very much recommend this course."