Latest reviews

18 Nov 15'

Joan Ward reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"I attended Lenas Wet felting course to hopefully learn the basic techniques of wet felting. Lena is a very warm person and welcoming person who explained the basic techniques to the group in general and then went from person to person giving each one the individual attention they needed. I came away from Lenas course, with a beautiful felt image, and feeling confident that I could try wet felting at home. I am happy that I attended the course and met such a lovely person and had been part of a friendly group. I can highly recommend Lena and her course."

18 Nov 15'

Robin reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Glassblowing is something I had wanted to try for a few years, and the day spent at Creative Vibe certainly didn't disappoint! Ricky was a fantastic teacher, very easy to understand and great at explaining each new step in the process, allowing us to create more and more complex pieces throughout the day. The small class size (more time spent in front of the furnace!) and lovely location helped make this a fantastic day. Would definitely recommend to anyone!"

17 Nov 15'

Judith Shaw reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"My friend and I had a wonderful morning in in Elspeths's warm and welcoming kitchen. Good company, lovely tea and biscuits and a new craft learnt. Elspeth gave us clear and expert tuition in the different kinds of rag rugging and after a short practice provided all the materials needed to create a ragged masterpiece. We all made a good start on our chosen piece and Elspeth was happy to provide help if we hit problems finishing our item at home. thanks a lot for a lovely morning and a new craft."

17 Nov 15'

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

"We have just had a great day out with Adrian and Andy learning some of the skills of the Blacksmith. This was a surprise birthday present for myself and son in law George from my daughter Sarah. ( A bit like being contestants on the Generation Game). Adrian and Andy are masters of their craft and are also very good and patient tutors . I am currently in the process of negotiating with my wife were the dragon will be located . ( The garage is looking favourite at the moment . Some people just don't appreciate art ) Also special thanks to Debbie for feeding us hungry workmen. The lunch provided was really nice especially the crumble. Thanks to all, David Newton"

17 Nov 15'

Claire Cochrane reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Many thanks for a wonderful day Jason. Your workshop day is a fantastic experience for anyone who wants to learn to work with leather. I was completely inexperienced and by the end of the day, with thanks to Jason's encouragement and patience I managed to produce a lovely finished item of which I am very proud. Thanks again Jason for all your help. Hope to be back in the future for the 2 day workshop."

17 Nov 15'

Camilla Stewart reviewed: Pottery / ceramics wheel throwing full weekday

"I really enjoyed my day. I last experimented with clay when I was at primary school over thirty years ago so was a bit nervous but I had no need to be. Lorraine was a great teacher and explained things step by step very clearly. She is also clearly a skilful potter and was able to draw on her years of experience to help me turn even my bumpiest of pots into something beautiful! She really put me at ease. It's fair to say I was hooked by the end of day and am already wondering when I can go back again and do some more. Thank you!"

17 Nov 15'

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

"Following a warm friendly welcome and a cuppa, a brief health and safety talk, there was a quick demonstration of the first task, of making a key ring and the techniques to be used, it was down to hands on metal bashing. Adrian and Andy visited each person giving helpful hints and tips on a one to one basis. No one was rushed, everyone was able to work at their own pace. The morning and afternoon sessions were split by an excellent lunch provided by Debbie. At the end of the day everyone had produced a keyring and dragon coat rack. I had always fancied having a go at blacksmithing and did this as a birthday present to myself. Totally recommend anyone giving it a go. All I need now is to find time to fit in the next course."

16 Nov 15'

Ken Bromage reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days)

"This was the second course I have attended and both have been excellent. As a complete novice at green wood furniture making I confess to being apprehensive, my fears were unfounded and I cannot recommend Peter as a tutor and mentor highly enough. All round a great experience in an ideal location and enormous fun, the learning packed into the courses is enormous and leaves you wanting to try experimenting on your own. I constructed the Patio Table and my son the nest of tables. Make sure you take lunch the nearest shop is 5 miles away!"

16 Nov 15'

Charlotte reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"I can't think of a better way I could have spent that grey, rainy Saturday morning - Elspeth has a great passion for this craft and clearly knows her stuff, she was very generous with her knowledge, tips and advice and also tea, coffee and biscuits! I thought the course was very good value as all materials were included and you could take enough home with you to finish your chosen project. If you think rag rugging could be your thing, this is the best place to start."

16 Nov 15'

Ginny Kirsch reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"Bill is not only deeply knowledgeable (there must only be a handful of leather craftsmen in the UK with his depth of knowledge) but also a brilliant teacher. He can literally make anything from leather to the highest standard and is great at communicating / demonstrating processes. I don't think that you could find a better instructor if this is your field of interest. The course was interesting and fun, no going through notes. Bill teaches on an ad hoc basis in order to keep relevant to individual interest. I will be back to try to try and absorb more of his skill - sadly I acknowledge it would take years to learn his level of craftmanship, this coming from a fellow ex-Cordwainer! How I would love to learn everything he knows!!"

16 Nov 15'

Janis Young reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"As a novice craft worker I was slightly apprehensive about tackling rag rug making. But the moment I was welcomed by Elizabeth and the other students into her lovely home my fears disappeared . The 2.5 hours flew by with precise teaching and gentle guidance , lots of cups of tea and biscuits and good company. We were given a great range of options ,materials and ideas and so began our journey! A wonderful start to a new hobby ."

16 Nov 15'

Carole reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"Having just started to learn needle felting, I was looking forward to this course. I was not disappointed. Lena is a lovely, friendly person with an extraordinary talent. Her passion was clear as she shared her knowledge with us. Being a small group meant she was able to spend time helping us all individually. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with lovely people and managed to produce something that I would be proud to hang on my wall. Already booked up for the next one!"

15 Nov 15'

Alison Starkey reviewed: Felted flowers workshop

"My second workshop with Lena and it was a great experience. Lena's passion for her work is so inspiring as is her amazing patience and encouragement. I had never done wet felting before. The instructions were explained thoroughly. A fun filled afternoon. Highly recommended."

15 Nov 15'

Gertie Graham reviewed: Felted flowers workshop

"It is a while back I did this course but it's the most memorable course I have ever done. I never worked with wool before and now I am addict working with wool. I was amazed what a beautiful flower I made in just a few hours. Lena is very patient, explaining how to use the wool. She is a fantastic teacher knowing exactly what she is doing and helping everybody when they need help. I highly recommend this course."

15 Nov 15'

Collette Malone reviewed: Encaustic Art - What do you want to learn?

"What could be a better way than to spend a Saturday with a friend and Mel and learn a fantastic new hobby. She takes you through all the basics ,techniques, and has brilliant ideas and encouragement for you to create a wonderful picture."

15 Nov 15'

Cathy McCall reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"Myself and a friend attended the beginners workshop on November 14th. We learnt how to deconstruct clothes to make the right sort of strips for ragging, how to select and prepare different grades of hessian backing, and then tried out two sorts of ragging - the looped kind and the shaggy kind. After that we had a bit of a practice and then had the run of wonderful boxes filled with all sorts of coloured materials to begin to create our own project. The hardest part was trying to decide what to make from a cushion cover, a Christmas wreath, a pot stand or a letter of the alphabet. We were supplied generously with various teas or coffee and biscuits whilst we worked and the atmosphere with a small group was really lovely. The two and a half hours just zipped past and we all left with the materials and knowledge to complete the work at home. Elspeth was a very enthusiastic teacher, very approachable and her home is a lovely place to spend a morning doing crafts. Thank you so much!"

15 Nov 15'

Sarah Weaver reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"Being registered Blind and love Art. now sight is fading textile art was worth trying. I suffer with Depression and severe Anxiety and new situations are a great challenge. Lena our tutor made us very welcome and put us all at ease. Lena explained every step in great detail and was happy to answer all questions. Her knowledge of this art is factual and explained in great detail. Very lovely lady would recommend this to anyone whom loves Art and crafting. Had a great session Thank you"

15 Nov 15'

Heather McWilliam reviewed: Stained Glass Nuno Felted Scarves Online Class

"I came along to Lena's course with absolutely no knowledge of felt making and left with something I am proud to have made. Lena is a great teacher, very passionate, patient and with lots of creative ideas. It was great to meet the other participants and watch them creating their own special works of art."

15 Nov 15'

Gerardo Gozzi & Gaetano Nenna reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"We can't but recommend Graham's course wholeheartedly! Since we have first contacted him he has been researching on what we needed for our peculiar purpose: making parts of musical instruments. Graham shaped the course in order to cover the principal skills and focus thereafter on all the steps required to achieve our goal. He has been friendly and dedicated for all the course's long day, explaining everything with clarity and patience, and making it a very enjoyable experience. We definitely left his workshop with a clearer idea of what woodturning is and with a lot of enthusiasm in starting working on our products. Is also very important all the assistance via email, before and after the course, that he offer for any doubt you might have or advice you'd need. Last but not least, he welcomed us with all the comforts: coffee, tea and an amazing lunch prepared by his lovely wife (highly appreciated even by two Italians!!!). Thanks you Graham for all your help and the wonderful experience. We are looking forward to seeing you again, to complete our training and become.... Jedi masters!"

14 Nov 15'

Beth Wright reviewed: Green Man Ceramic wall sculpture

"Had so much fun at the workshop today! Linda is a great teacher and her house is full of alsorts of weird and wonderful things keeping you entertained and inspired :) Linda even went through the trouble of making a dairy/egg free cake because she knew I was coming which was so kind.. It was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back :)"

14 Nov 15'

Jackie reviewed: Leathercraft Workshop Belt Making Skills 1 Day Saturday 26th November 2016 Make Your Own Belt Or Dog Collar LAST CRAFT DAY OF THIS YEAR

"Brilliant day, I have always wanted to learn leather craft and this course was so informative, hands on and great fun. Dave is a genuine craftsman"

14 Nov 15'

Julie Langham reviewed: Beginner's Spinning in Newcastle

"Just had a day of beginner's spinning with Cathy and Jean at Knit Wise and it was wonderful! I was given the workshop as a gift - must be one of the best ever birthday presents. At the start of the session I couldn't quite believe I would be able to produce anything useable, but with patient help from both Cathy and Jean, I left with 4 skeins of beautiful yarn that I intend to dye, then knit. All that, with homemade flapjack as a bonus!"

14 Nov 15'

Jackie reviewed: Leathercraft Workshop Belt Making Skills 1 Day Saturday 26th November 2016 Make Your Own Belt Or Dog Collar LAST CRAFT DAY OF THIS YEAR

"Brilliant day, I have always wanted to learn leather craft and this course was so informative, hands on and great fun. Dave is a genuine craftsman"

14 Nov 15'

Julie Langham reviewed: Beginner's Spinning in Newcastle

14 Nov 15'

Jeremy reviewed: Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

"This was an excellent course. I have worked with wood for many years, but never with green wood, I think I am probably now hooked. Peter's teaching was very clear, he was always on hand to help, and every single member of the course left there with a beautifully constructed chair. I very much hope to attend another of his courses one day."