Latest reviews

3 Jun 17'

Steve reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Went to a beginner blacksmith's 1 day course today and had a excellent time. Nigel is a fantastic teacher and a master of his craft. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in learning. Thank you."

3 Jun 17'

Jude reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely fantastic time doing this course today. Never thought it could be so addictive!! The whole team where very professional and friendly. I would definitely do another course, it was awesome. (The food was also amazing!!"

3 Jun 17'

Eleanor Wynn reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Great day, great ring and bangle and great cake! Thank you!"

3 Jun 17'

Tracey Wynn reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Perfect teaching, perfect cake and coffee, perfect setting and now a perfect bangle! Highly recommended for a personal and relaxed course. Many thanks Jonathan."

3 Jun 17'

Marion Gilchrist reviewed: Build your own furniture up-cycle business

"This course was fun, informative and very useful for future projects. Tori and Michelle are relaxed, friendly, encouraging and motivational. The environment is great as you are surrounded by lovely stock as well as the equipment needed to facilitate a great workshop! Excellent value for money. Highly recommended!"

3 Jun 17'

Sue Murray reviewed: Build your own furniture up-cycle business

"Excellent course"

3 Jun 17'

Tony Burn reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"What an excellent course. What could be better, a well equipped workshop, superb location, and above all outstanding tuition, guidance and encouragement. This was my first experience with green wood working and to come away after a week with a finished garden seat exceeded my expectation. The seat has been promoted to the inside of the house as a piece of furniture. The course took us from the use of green woodworking tools through cleaving, shaving and then to jointing and assembling the furniture, all using traditional skills and techniques. I look forward to working with Peter on the Table making course."

2 Jun 17'

Leila Scorwill reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"What a great way of painting with wool fibres. I never knew that wool could be used to create pictures. Such a unique technique and so addictive. I LOVE IT. I found the workshop very therapeutic and inspirational. I recommend it to anyone. Will definitely come back to learn more wool painting techniques. THANK YOU"

2 Jun 17'

Carl Hedley reviewed: Knapping Flint - Learn the ancient art of making prehistoric knives

"An absolute beginner but no worries here - 2 days makes it much easier as you have loads of time. Made a knife and an arrowhead. Stuart is a great teacher. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Roger Paul reviewed: Knapping Flint - Learn the ancient art of making prehistoric knives

"A knife and an arrowhead in 2 days. Very therapeutic and great to see the end products emerge from the pieces of flint. Loved it. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Paul Longsmith reviewed: Knapping Flint - Learn the ancient art of making prehistoric knives

"An excellent 2 days - had done a bit of knapping before so was able to hone my skills and made a knife and arrowhead. Great fun - highly recomended. Great teacher."

2 Jun 17'

Harry Long reviewed: Knapping Flint - Learn the ancient art of making prehistoric knives

"Was not sure how I would do but did not have to worry - Stuart is very patient and very encouraging. A knife emerged slowly but surely. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

John Rook reviewed: Knapping Flint - Learn the ancient art of making prehistoric knives

"Great fun time - lovely knife and arrowhead emerge from a piece of flint - stone age techniques applied so a bit of history in the making! Course ran over 2 days. Loved it. Highly recommended"

2 Jun 17'

Robert Newton reviewed: Knife making Courses Forged Blacksmith Knife

"A raw beginner but Stuart is a great teacher - very encouraging and I saw a raw piece of metal turn into a knife as I worked it. Blacksmithing and silversmithing techniques used - great fun. A real stress buster too lol. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Connor Hurley reviewed: Knife making Courses Forged Blacksmith Knife

"I already had some basic blacksmithing skills so Stuart was able to pass on some more advanced skills and the knife was transformed - awesome! Brilliant day. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Henry Moore reviewed: Knife making Courses Forged Blacksmith Knife

"A raw beginner but Stuart is very patient and attentive and gives you loads of encouragement. Loved seeing the knife emerge and using silversmith techniques to add the finishing touches. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Joe Mills reviewed: Knife making Courses Forged Blacksmith Knife

"From a novice to much more advanced by the end of the day - great fun and my own knife! Combines blacksmithing and silversmithing techniques. Brill. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Joe Smith reviewed: Knife making Courses Forged Blacksmith Knife

"Got the hang of it as the day progressed - a knife from a piece of metal - awesome! Highly recommended. Best birthday present I have ever had."

2 Jun 17'

Paul Hancock reviewed: Bronze Age Swordcasting Workshop

"Great day making my own spoon. From a lump of green wood to a practical spoon. Better than plusnet anyday lol. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Roger Bowen reviewed: Bronze Age Swordcasting Workshop

"A bit tricky initially but once you get the shape - very satisfying seeing the end product emerge! Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Ralph Emerson reviewed: Bronze Age Swordcasting Workshop

"Great fun day - eventually a spoon emerges from a lump of greenwood. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Karen Holdsworthy reviewed: one to one Leathercraft/ courses - spend the day learning to make a leather bag/knife sheath or axe sheath leather water bottle

"Have been wanting to make my own leather bag - great to see the pieces fit together but a lot of work - took 2 days to complete but well worth the effort. Stuart is patient and encouraging and showed me more techniques which I had not learned on previous courses. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Robin Wood reviewed: one to one Leathercraft/ courses - spend the day learning to make a leather bag/knife sheath or axe sheath leather water bottle

"Handmade knife sheath for my favourite blade - quite intricate but got the hang of it with practice on the stitching. Great day, ace tutor. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Mary Myatt reviewed: one to one Leathercraft/ courses - spend the day learning to make a leather bag/knife sheath or axe sheath leather water bottle

"Wonderful to be able to put the pieces together and make such a fab product. Great tutor, brilliant day. Highly recommended."

2 Jun 17'

Edmund Hill reviewed: one to one Leathercraft/ courses - spend the day learning to make a leather bag/knife sheath or axe sheath leather water bottle

"A lot more work than I imagined - especially the stitching! However practice makes perfect and it all came together eventually - great result. Highly recommended."