Latest reviews

3 Oct 17'

claire henderson reviewed: 100% Natural Beauty Product Making Workshop

"Hi Naz, Just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty products workshop this afternoon and a fab way to spend my Sunday!!! Thank you Claire (Henderson) x"

3 Oct 17'

Sarah Wilson reviewed: 100% Natural Beauty Product Making Workshop

"Hi Naz, Just been having a look at your website, looking great and lovely to see how you are growing. Really good to see especially as you can tell how much passion you have for what you are doing. I've not stopped using your stuff, they're great! The dry shampoo has got me out of a few interview scrapes :$ these last few months! Not sure if you have had a chance to see the email I sent last week (I appreciate that you are very busy) but I was hoping you could send me the recipe for the plumping lip balm we made in class? I absolutely love it and am running low... Didn't want to 'waste' it over the summer months but now the weather is beginning to change it has a permanent place in my handbag! Hope to hear from you soon and hope you are keeping well. Kind regards, Sarah Wilson"

3 Oct 17'

neamtu claudia reviewed: Candle Making And Decorating

"Hi Naz, Was a pleasure to take part in your workshop yesterday. I am looking forward to receive more information from you so I can make more candles. Yesterday, my email address was not on your list so just wanted to make sure you have it. Thank you and have a nice day, Claudia"

3 Oct 17'

Hannah Jones reviewed: Candle Making And Decorating

"Hi Naz Thank you for the class on Sunday! Please can you send through the supporting notes that you talked about. I have already forgotten many of the tricks! Thanks Naz Hannah Jones"

3 Oct 17'

Sharon Thomas reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"This was a brilliant introduction to weaving. Dunja is a very good teacher with an impressive knowledge of both weaving and spinning. She is very supportive and gently guides you along and I am amazed how much I achieved in just one day. It’s a great craft to try with all sorts of exciting possibilities for future development. Thank you Dunja."

3 Oct 17'

Suzie McDaniel reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"As a relative newbie to ceramics, I wanted to learn a new technique - so came to visit Ed as a complete beginner with no experience of mould making. Any worries I had disappeared as Ed explained everything I needed to know really clearly. I had a really fun and informative two days with Ed - he is brilliant company and 30 years experience means he knows his stuff! I can’t recommend Ed highly enough."

3 Oct 17'

Suzanne Koszyk reviewed: Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

"I loved the day and I can't believe we managed to learn how to do three different weaves. It was very helpful to start with drawing and then see it all come to life ... it is so generous to teach us as much as you offered today. I will highly recommend your teaching to others. It was really fantastic. Thank you so much!"

3 Oct 17'

G Foster reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Well run , after a brief introduction we quickly got down to creating our own pieces of sculpture which was great. The course tuition was clear and hands on. The willow was easy to use and I was surprised that we all achieved great sculptures in such a short time. The snacks, lunch and cakes to keet us going and were good as well. All in all had a very enjoyable and productive two days ."

2 Oct 17'

Chris Hoten reviewed: Silver Clay Workshop - Taster & Intermediate - Exeter Jewellery Studio

"Enjoyable and informative in relaxed surroundings with friendly , helpful staff and extra touches such as findings for our finished pieces. I would recommend this course to others."

2 Oct 17'

Georgie Meek reviewed: One day stained glass classes by Le Breton Traditional

"I attended the course as a total novice and was delighted with the results. Matt was patient and always on hand to step in with advice & assistance when needed but was encouraging in making the piece your own and letting you test yourself. The group was diverse and friendly and it was great to see other people working on different techniques. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone keen to have a go, never have 7 hours flown by so quickly."

2 Oct 17'

Katy Thomas reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making - Ely

"A really great introduction to jewellery making, the workshop far surpassed what I had imagined I would learn in one day. Jonathan made the day fun, informative and relaxed. I am very happy with the two pieces of jewellery I made. I have booked to return next month. This workshop is excellent value for money and the delicious home made lunch tops the day off perfectly."

2 Oct 17'

Sam Taylor reviewed: A fabulous introduction to fused glass - one day course

"If you're reading this, sign up and take this course - you will not be disappointed! Siobhan is an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher who will bring the best out in you and the day will fly by. Lunch was wonderful and I think I could do this day over and over again and never get bored. Wonderful. ?"

2 Oct 17'

Glenn Bence reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Had a fantastic and fun day with Lucille i would recommend you to book this course,Excellent teaching and made the course fun and enjoyable"

2 Oct 17'

Lesley reviewed: Introduction to Soft Pastels 10-week face-to-face art course in Kidderminster West Midlands

"A fantastic workshop! So clearly explained and well paced. Great advice given all through. It was so nice to have a finished item to be proud of to take home. I will definitely make another wool painting. Lesley"

2 Oct 17'

Heather Harris reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A truly lovely day in a beautiful peaceful environment- I just want to come and live in your beautiful studio! Thanks for your expert and friendly tuition- I love my sweet hares!"

2 Oct 17'

Gilly Reid Walker reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"A lovely, lovely day. The time just flies by! And a masterpiece at the end! Scrumptious cake too."

2 Oct 17'

Susan Leishman reviewed: Embroidered landscape with words, with Julie Brand at Tigley Textiles in Worcester

"My first attempt at hand embroidery. Lovely group, Julie was so inspirational with amazing ideas. I conquered french knots after 20 years of failed attempts with her help. Looking forward to my next visit."

2 Oct 17'

Lesley Ellis reviewed: Creative self discovery

"The course has awakened my creative side - something that I didn't even realise I had ?. My first thought on that first session "I can't do that " - well thanks to Sandra's patience, easy style and understanding, I can now say and believe " I CAN do that". For anyone who has lost their confidence and belief in themselves - this is for you. Sandra will help you re-discover you, she will help you find your inner peace and calm. You will lose nothing - but gain a huge amount by taking this course. Thank you Sandra xxx"

2 Oct 17'

Alison Rhodes, Director of Art King's Ely reviewed: Introducing Macrame Knots and Intricate Designs

"I have just completed a superb course delivered by Mary Davies focusing on Macrame. Mary is a delight to work with and clearly has a huge depth of knowledge that she delivers with skill and enthusiasm. I would certainly highly recommend this course and look forward to working with Mary again in the next few weeks."

2 Oct 17'

Joanna Hill reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Peter Lanyon's "Introduction To Green Woodworking" course gives a great all round experience of using traditional hand tools, specialist furniture making tools and power tools to create a unique table or stool. There were 7 people on the course and it was really interesting to see people working with chestnut, sycamore, oak and cherry. They all turned out different. Peter takes you through everything step by step. It was great to split the green wood logs; shave the legs with their unique curves and knots; pick a dusty plank and see it transformed into a beautiful table top; and overcome my apprehension and fear of power tools. I made a beautiful side table and loved being in the workshop and spending the weekend by the sea. It was a fabulous weekend and I'm so pleased with my table. Thank you"

2 Oct 17'

Gabrielle Hall reviewed: Landscape painting in oil & cold wax medium in the Yorkshire Dales

"I recently attended the "Landscape Painting With Oils " workshop with Penny Hunt, in Horton in Ribblesdale, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was so interesting and inspiring to talk to Penny about her work and the techniques she uses and then put some of these techniques into action. . Though the weather was not great, we had an active day preparing materials before we left the studio and then getting outdoors to loosen up with sketches of the landscape in charcoal, chalk and ancient stone. We returned to the studio, having soaked up the atmosphere of the outdoors and with our sketches in mind, to paint with oils. Later in the day we took paint, boards and necessary materials outside to paint "en plein air" only returning for a little more work in the studio once the rain started again. I was excited by the workshop and can't wait to try out some of the ideas at home. I wanted to loosen up a little in my own painting and not be quite so bound by the actual. I wanted to explore a slightly more ethereal /abstract approach and I felt that Penny addressed what I wanted and gave me ideas. I would recommend this worksop and I am sure I will be returning for more in the future."

2 Oct 17'

Robert and Hima Knapp reviewed: Beginners Pottery Day Course

"This has to be one of the best courses I have been on. We travelled from London to do this course. I have always wanted to give pottery a try but concerned about my experience. Mathew put me at ease, he is a fantastic teacher with an easy-going but passionate attitude toward pottery. Both my husband and I are beginners, learnt at our own pace and felt incredibly confident by the end of the day. Mathew showed us techniques in bite size practical elements that we were able to replicate. By the end of the day we had created bowls, cylinderical forms and a cat bowl that were all good enough for us to use at home (the competition also grew between us to make more and more technical vessels haha). I wish I could post you pictures to see how far we'd come. We didn't want the day end. I have already recommended this course to friends and family that have asked about it following a social media post about our day. A BIG thumbs up from us for Dimbleby Ceramics."

2 Oct 17'

Trish Gilbert reviewed: Beginners Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom - at All in a Spin

"I knew from a previous course what a thorough and patient teacher Dunja was, she also is able to inspire confidence even in a beginner. This was the first weaving I have ever done and was amazed at what could be achieved in a day."

2 Oct 17'

Frankie Esposito reviewed: Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

"Recently, I was very fortunate to be able to participate in the two day animal willow weaving sculpture course at Zantium studios, needless to say I was awfully excited about the two days, with visions of coming away with a beautiful animal sculpture that I'd made myself. I can wholeheartedly say that my expectations were more than met, with the help of Caroline I made a beautiful dear that is now sitting proudly on my front lawn, walkers passing by and neighbours comment on it all the time, and I had a fair few "likes" on facebook also. The two days at zantium were brilliant, the studio was nice and cosy with plenty of space to work, the rest of the group were great fun and we all got on like a house on fire. Best of all were the delicious home made lunches by Alison, plenty of coffee and tea and certainly the homemade cake in the afternoon went down a treat. All in all, it was a brilliant couple of days, well worth it, and I can highly recommend the course. many thanks to all."

2 Oct 17'

Sam Warner reviewed: Creative self discovery

"I have to say I was skeptical at first - being a scientist at heart and having lost touch with my creativity and open-mindedness due to Corporate brainwashing for 20 years. I was so wrong to be skeptical. The course was well thought out, informative, thought provoking, enlightening and to be honest a complete breakthrough for me. It's obvious to me that Sandra has a lot of experience, expertise and teaching hours under her belt. I was able to get in touch with a part of my brain that was fast asleep! I had felt blocked, grey, and lacking in imagination - a dangerous place when you are starting your own business. Afterwards (after 7 weeks) I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. By tapping into different parts of my mind, beliefs, challenging my self-imposed limitations, Sandra was able to demonstrate to me (using the craft as a metaphor) that I have everything I need within myself and that I should give myself more time to be a creative thinker. More time to make mistakes and move through them and more time doing things for myself instead of just doing things for other people. Thanks Sandra!"