Latest reviews

21 Feb 17'

Darren Poole reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I was given the voucher as a present off my better half i looked on here to see what course i would like to do and after reading all the good comments left by other people i thought glass blowing that's the one. True to everyone's comments Ricky is one excellent teacher very good in the way he teaches you how to do it. If only i had teachers like him when i was at school i may have gone a bit more. On a serious note if you are thinking of doing glass blowing this is the course to do so. I will be back."

21 Feb 17'

Trudi reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Felt Hat, Bag, Laptop Case or Cushion cover in a Day

"My first visit to The Butterfly Art & Craft Studio. Delightful experience and lovely food, highly recommended. Trudi"

21 Feb 17'

Sally reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Felt Hat, Bag, Laptop Case or Cushion cover in a Day

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself on Friday, it was a fun day. Kris was a very nice person and a good tutor. It has made me think of joining her felt bag day in August. I’m looking forward to seeing you again in July Sally"

21 Feb 17'

Janet reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Traditional Sunburst Stained Glass Panel

"Thanks to Carole, Brian and Julie for a lovely day. Really pleased with my stained glass panel."

21 Feb 17'

Dian reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Felt Hat, Bag, Laptop Case or Cushion cover in a Day

"Great people, great venue, yummy food, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I did the felt making workshop wih Kris, which was fun and inspiring. Thanks to everyone. Dian"

21 Feb 17'

Christina Fahy reviewed: Introduction to candle-making as a business

"Jo is absolutely amazing and inspirational. A complete beginner to candle making but Jo taught me with ease. I attended a lesson with a view of candle making for both a hobby and to start a business, and I'm so excited to get started thank you to Jo. 100% recommendation!"

21 Feb 17'

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

"Attended this course with a friend as we had been wanting to learn how to use a spinning wheel for some time. Dunja proved to be an extremely patient knowledgeable and welcoming teacher. We had the opportunity to try out various types of spinning wheel, as well as learning about fleece selection and preparation, in the glorious surroundings of Pen y Caeau farm. I would recommend this course without hesitation to anyone wanting to learn about spinning. Thank you Dunja for a most enjoyable day!!"

21 Feb 17'

Rick Davidson reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"What a great day. I have a little experience in wood turning producing my own bowls and pens. Colin structured the day around my needs and ability and with the comprehensive course notes supplied I hope to retain most of the techniques. I learnt so much! Colin is a great teacher with loads of experience to be able to give practical demonstrations and techniques. He has various tools and examples of items to help clarify the most muddled of students. The advice received has saved me hundreds of pounds on buying unnecessary items so well worth the cost of the course which is very reasonable anyway. It is clear Colin enjoys teaching, he is patient and very helpful, the hours just flew by. I would not be able to recommend Colin enough whether you have never experience wood turning before and want to try something new or you want to consolidate and build on your experience. I will definitely be going back, there is so much more to learn!"

21 Feb 17'

Mobeen reviewed: Knitting workshops in Leeds City Centre

"A friend and I had a 2hr session with Ann not long ago, and we went into it thinking we were going to be utter failures! Ann told us she hadn't had a failure (yet!) , and was very patient with us as she taught us how to do single, double, and treble crochets, and read crochet patterns. I have since practiced and used these skills to make little crochet projects and learn new stitches. It's a lovely bonus that the money for the session contributes to charity. Thanks, Ann!"

21 Feb 17'

Susan huskie reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"Great fun. Really knowledgeable and patient. Made 'art wool'. Excellent achievement and really satisfying but exhausting. Would recommend it to anyone who is interested in this craft."

20 Feb 17'

Anke reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Copperfoiled Glass Heart Panel or Mirror

"Excellent and most enjoyable day. Great that classes are so small and personal. Anke's first work shop experience was fab."

20 Feb 17'

Angus Hammersley reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"An absolutely fantastic day. My fiancé bought me a day session with Chris for my birthday - turned up at 9 and was swinging a hammer about 10 minutes later. Chris supported and kept me challenged throughout the day. All in all we managed to finish 3 items - a key ring, knife and dragon head. Chris was patient, thoughtful and great company - he even gave me plenty of tips about how to set up my own forge. Thoroughly recommended!"

20 Feb 17'

Geoffrey Booth reviewed: Make a stained glass heart at Flatford Mill

"The course was very well prepared and my wife and I both succeeded in making very presentable stained glass hearts - with Carole's help and support. Approach to health and safety was exemplary. The day as a whole exceeded my expectations."

20 Feb 17'

Magda reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"We had such a wonderful day with Mort!! As a complete beginner I had no idea what to expect but Mort was wonderful at guiding our ideas and helped us produce an incredible fireguard which is now a real centrepiece in our living room! I am so chuffed with it - never thought we'd be able to do it (even with help!). Mort was great - patient and helpful and interesting. Thank you for such a brilliant day!"

20 Feb 17'

Morag reviewed: Make a stained glass heart at Flatford Mill

"With the help of Carole who is a really good and patient tutor, I was able to make a beautiful heart shaped stained glass with a mirror in the centre. I am thrilled with what I managed to achieve. The venue is exceptional, and I feel really privileged to have been able to do the course there."

20 Feb 17'

Martine Finlay reviewed: Highland Cow needle-felting workshop

"I've never tried any kind of felting before - a complete beginner in every sense of the word. The workshop was brilliant, so much choice of materials in incredible colours, the day was extremely well thought out, accommodating beginners like me, yet providing a setting where more experienced felters could also get the most from it. Emma managed to find that perfect balance of offering tuition, guidance and help, or letting us guide ourselves when we needed/wanted to. It was a very relaxing and creative day, fab venue and a nice group of people; allowing everyone to have some 1-1 time with Emma as well. Lunch was homemade and drinks were available all day, it was very informal, allowing you to take a break when needed and take in the stunning views of the surrounding area. I loved the workshop and was so proud of what I managed to achieve with my day, definitely worth it and would highly recommend Emma as a teacher and artist."

20 Feb 17'

Barbara Bull reviewed: Stained glass for beginners

"My second time attending the Stained Glass Course at FSC Flatford Mill. The location is absolutely delightful & the staff can't do enough for you & make you feel very welcome ☺The accommodation though basic is 5* basic, clean & excelent for what you need. It's a full on, enjoyable course so you don't get to, nor do you want to, spend time languishing in your room. Sharon, the teacher is friendly, good fun, helpful & very encouraging. I've met lots of nice people of different abilities and all with interesting backgrounds. Whether we've believed we're "arty" or not at the beginning, under Sharon's guidance, we've all gone home with an absolute gem of stained glass."

20 Feb 17'

Gaynor reviewed: Create a mosaic in a day in Yorkshire with professional mosaic artist Sue Kershaw

"Hi Sue Just wanted to thank you for a fabulous day today. ...I learnt so much and you've inspired me all over again! I am so envious of your fabulously stocked work room....hope to work with you again..."

20 Feb 17'

Charis Hindhaugh reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"The whole day was amazing! It was hard work as expected but once you get going it's hard to stop! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested because it's just an all round fun day of work with amazing products to be proud of at the end."

20 Feb 17'

Peter Heywood reviewed: Needle Felting in Cornwall, 'QUACKERS' the duck.

"Lou's a great teacher. She has a lot of experience of felting and is happy to pass on her knowledge. She gets the balance right on getting you to do stuff yourself while stepping in if you need help. She's good at making you feel at home."

20 Feb 17'

Julie reviewed: Crafty Occasions

"We had a fantastic time making wedding favors for my best friend's wedding. Wonderful course,great value for money."

20 Feb 17'

Julie Waterworth reviewed: Landscapes in Fleece

"I attended the Willow Weaving course on Sunday 19th February with my daughter. The course was beyond our expectations. The size of the group was perfect and the level of the teaching was easy to understand and very friendly. The refreshments provided were above and beyond! We were both inspired and motivated by what we saw on the workshop. I don't think you could improve on what was offered. We were rank beginners and yet we came home with a beautiful Spring wreath which is so impressive and professional looking. I would love to attend another course and considered it excellent value for money. Thank you."

20 Feb 17'

Jennifer reviewed: Tuesday evening life drawing classes with Jo Harris: beginners & intermediate level (a 10 week course), at the Henley School of Art

"Excellent course, very well organised, brilliant models and a relaxing and informal atmosphere."

20 Feb 17'

paul chapman reviewed: Stained glass for beginners

"An excellent and enjoyable week-end. I started as an absolute beginner and was guided by the tutor on every step. I surprised myself and came away with my own "work of art"!"

20 Feb 17'

Liz Davies reviewed: Felt Pod Vessels

"A terrific morning. I was delighted with my creation. I hadn't done felting before so tried not to have great expectations. However my pod exceeded my suppressed hopes. I was greatly stimulated by the examples we were shown, and was able to craft my own simple but effective version. We had a rich variety of materials to work with, and very personalised guidance and tuition. I particularly appreciated the physicality of the task....so tactile and energetic. Like a good workout but with a gift at the end of it! I would love to do more......small bags, glasses cases, table mats.....all spring to mind. Please keep me in touch."