Latest reviews

8 Feb 17'

Issy Short reviewed: Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Full Day Workshop

"What a wonderful day spent with Steve on his glass fusion class, very full on but so rewarding, delighted with the pieces I took home. Certainly intend to book another course later in the year. Thank you for your guidance and patience."

8 Feb 17'

Margaret reviewed: Glass fusing class - powders and enamels

"A really lovely day with Sarah at her glassmaking course - I made a wall hanging as well as several practice pieces, all of which turned out amazingly well. I learnt lots of new techniques, and the whole day was just so interesting and fun. I will definitely be returning again for another course, especially at Christmas. Lovely brownies too! Thank you Sarah."

8 Feb 17'

Sean Hale reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"What a fantastic day! Ricky is a really inspiring tutor and before I knew it I found myself practicing a skill I had only admired others doing before. The pace of the course is just right and by the end of the day I was so pleased to have made 4 pieces that I could keep as mementos of a very special day. Ricky kept things simple to start off with but soon had us blowing glass objects, adding pigments and learning how to use a whole range of tools and techniques. I can't wait to have another go!"

8 Feb 17'

Vanessa reviewed: One day upholstery with Mick Sheridan in West Wales

"Really enjoyed the day, learned a lot and thrilled with my finished stool."

8 Feb 17'

Diane reviewed: Needle Felting - Half Day - Feather Felts

"At the weekend I did the 3 hour needle felting course, what a lovely way to spend a morning. Its something I have been wanting to try for a while now and I wasn't disappointed, it gave me a knowledge of the basics which I can now practice & develop at home."

8 Feb 17'

Andrea Flowers reviewed: Felt Surface Techniques: Sampling Day

"I loved the Felt Manipulation day workshop with Emma. We did four different techniques using prefelt and fabric, sparked lots of ideas. Emma is a very generous and motivated tutor, encouraging the what if? to get the creative thought process moving. Yes I slept well that night but couldn't wait to finish off the samples next day."

8 Feb 17'

Reg and Jackie Manser reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"We had a thoroughly enjoyable day with Graham, who is an excellent teacher with lots of patience. Despite our inexperience and initial apprehension we produced two bowls we were very proud of. I think we may now be hooked on wood turning, and hope to return for a second course. Graham's own work is also very impressive and provides some great designs to aspire to. We bought three of the items and just need to find some space in our house for more. Thank you for a great experience! Reg & Jackie Manser"

8 Feb 17'

Sara Marconi Di Maio reviewed: Felt Flowers - Mothers Day Special with Lunch!

"Fun creative and well explained class. Emma is always happy and very professional to answer any questions and to enrich the experience with useful tips and techniques to improve the finished result. I would recommend to friends for a great creative experience."

7 Feb 17'

Margaret reviewed: Make 2 fused glass summer flower plaques 7” x 4” to decorate your home

"Thanks Matt, we had a lovely time. They all turned out really well. We'll definitely have another go asap x"

7 Feb 17'

Hjørdis Leigh reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day spinning course for beginners. I have done some spinning before, but had become rather disheartened as things didn't seem to work out. I am amazed how much I learned on this course and am now definitely getting back to spinning! The course was set up very logically so everything flowed along well and it was very easy to see the logic of the various stages and how they fitted together."

7 Feb 17'

Anita Bailey reviewed: From fleece to fibre 2-day spinning workshop

"What a wonderful weekend, Ruth is an excellent teacher, friendly, knowledgeable, patient and above all clear. The course covered everything it promised and more, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The location is stunning. I came away with so much knowledge, lots of great memories, laughs and met new friends. Ruth shared a lot of tips that will be used for years To come.thank you"

7 Feb 17'

Richard reviewed: Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

"Spent yesterday woodturning for the first time. Chris is an excellent tutor. The day is very well organised and structured with full guidance and support throughout. Also it is great fun! Highly recommended."

7 Feb 17'

Sabine reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"What a wonderful day! We explored the different spinning techniques, yarns and blending. Since visiting Dunja for the first time in February 2016 I am hooked on spinning. Thank you so much."

7 Feb 17'

Maggie R reviewed: Craft days, embroidery, sewing, silk painting etc

"An excellent course, taken in easy steps, in a comfortable setting. Highly recommended."

7 Feb 17'

Shiela reviewed: Goldwork Embroidery 2 day Workshop

"Great workshop already booked another workshop, I'm hooked on goldwork now"

7 Feb 17'

Rosie reviewed: Goldwork Embroidery 2 day Workshop

"Wow, cant believe I've created such a stunning piece of work. Thank you for such a warm welcome and fun 2 days."

7 Feb 17'

Jill Barker reviewed: Improvers Hand Spinning - Next Steps in Hand Spinning - at All in a Spin

"I had done the beginners course the day before and this was an excellent second day. I learnt about ratios and different types of fibre which was fascinating. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to try combing, flick combing and other techniques and to have a 'play' with all the wonderful fibres that Dunia has available. She is a wonderfully patient teacher and ensures that her focus is on what you want to learn.. Highly recommended!!"

7 Feb 17'

Afonso Passos reviewed: Steam-Bending Courses in Cumbria

"As a keen and enthusiastic drumbuilder I had been looking all around Europe and beyond for steambending workshops and courses and that's when I found a video on Charlie Whinney's course. From what I saw I knew straight away I had to take the first chance to do his course. Charlie provides a thorough and vibrant practice into most aspects concerning steambending. It's an intensive 3 day course of pure steambending. From going out to the woods in beautifull Beckhead in Cumbria to learn how to source wood suitable for steambending to testing, steam chamber building, jig and chair making. He also cleverly provides a comprehensive handbook concerning all aspects adressed during the course and beyond. This allows you to simply concentrate on practice, it's perfect. Charlie is a very down to earth and thoughtfull guy. Time before starting the course he asks if there is any specific technique or purpose you want to adress, he was fully commited to try and build jigs I had showed him previously. There was never a question or doubt he didn't answer or tackle and even coming down the next day with further info on it. So completely commited and interested in his students. Not to mention the fact he is an extraordinary artist with a type of work that is simply fascinanting and inspiring. This is the type of course that gets you in touch with the real deal. An artist at the forefront of his practice. It's simply the best detour you can take to set you up for the fastest and most solid progression into this ancient artform. Up to now I havn't found anything that comes close. To top it up we were extremely well hosted by him and his family in beautifull Cumbria. Accomodation and food was superb. It was worth every penny and I came all the way from Portugal. Afonso Passos from Portugal"

7 Feb 17'

Jill B reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Dunja. This is a fantastic course and takes you right from the beginning of what to look for in selecting your fleece , how to wash your fleece and how to hand card and begin to spin. It covered everything in the prospectus and Dunja was so patient and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to begin spinning."

7 Feb 17'

Cheryl reviewed: One day upholstery with Mick Sheridan in West Wales

"This was a fabulous course, with the opportunity to walk away with a fully completed item at the end of the day. I am in love with this stool!"

7 Feb 17'

Ella Sibley Sparling reviewed: Half day leather clutch bag / ipad case

"This course was brilliant. Really informative and well led with every stage of the process explained clearly. Good use of tools and materials. I learnt a lot and had a very enjoyable morning. I would highly recommended it to others!! Thank you :)"

7 Feb 17'

Jane Keogh reviewed: Crochet Lessons and Workshops in Surrey

"Vicky is a great teacher, she's very patient and we had a right old laugh as well as crocheting ! I can now do squares very neatly, and she's going to teach me how to do a simple scarf with rows next. I love all the different colours and textures of wool she has in the shop too. Fabulous !"

7 Feb 17'

Emma Hall reviewed: Glass fusing class - powders and enamels

"A wonderful day! I learnt so much, going to collect my finished pieces today. Sarah was accommodating and so patient with all of us learning. Great value for money I made so many pieces and really felt I got a lot from the day. Will be going back for more classes with Sarah!"

7 Feb 17'

Sally Hunt reviewed: Necklaces, handmade beads, ancient fresco-style, papiermache recipe

"Clear instructions Lovely paint colours Good bead selection Useful to have plenty of examples to look at for inspiration Friendly environment"

7 Feb 17'

Charlotte reviewed: Glass fusing class - powders and enamels

"I was given the course as a birthday present and what a wonderful day! The time flew by and we didn't just get to make our main piece - we had lots of smaller practice pieces as well that get fired and we can keep. It was lovely to try out all the different techniques and Sarah was great. Thank you :)"