Latest reviews

1 Feb 17'

Emma Chatterton reviewed: Fused glass, crushed glass dish workshop, Stourbridge

"Excellent course!"

1 Feb 17'

Emma reviewed: Fused Glass Bird Workshop, Stourbridge

"Excellent course!"

1 Feb 17'

Emma reviewed: Fused Glass and Metals Workshop, Stourbridge

"This course was really enjoyable and informative. Jane is a great and patient teacher we all had lots of fun and I was really pleased with my finished piece."

1 Feb 17'

Liz huband reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

"Fantastic course - can't rate highly enough. Lovely setting, good pace, top quality materials and great tuition. I cannot imagine how this could have been better! good for beginners and more experienced crafters alike - so a great experience all round - thank you"

1 Feb 17'

Chris Henry reviewed: Ceramic Studio Experience - Sunday Clay Day - Full Day Tutor Interactive Workshop

"Attended my first pottery workshop on Sunday as a complete beginner and loved every minute of it. The atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxed, the whole course was very well thought out, prepared and presented to give us maximum experience in the time we had. Very informative with lots of practice using different clays and techniques including throwing a pot on the wheel! Willing help if needed but not intrusive. An excellent introduction for any beginner and will wet the appetite for more!"

31 Jan 17'

Tanya reviewed: Fused Glass One Day Workshop : Fun, Creativity and Relaxation

"Had a brilliant time - so good I did it twice! - Joy is an excellent teacher, the course is well resourced and Joy is so good at helping you take your ideas from an initial thought to beautiful handcrafted final piece."

31 Jan 17'

Ann reviewed: Making a stained glass leaded panel

"Great day making a stained glass panel. Excellent tuition from Caryl in a small group. Lovely lunch. Wide range of designs and glass to choose from."

31 Jan 17'

Eleanor Brown reviewed: Fused Glass Christmas Decorations One Day Workshop : Fun, Creativity and Relaxation

"So good I did it twice! Really good and you get an attractive piece of art you have created at the end of it. Christmas decoration making was great. I hope to return and do a half day course. Highly recommended."

31 Jan 17'

Helen reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I had a lovely creative day and Dawn was able to help me embroider using my "vintage" machine. It was great to have a choice of materials and expert tuition. Thank you."

31 Jan 17'

Dan Dunham reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"I learnt a lot, John gave very specific instructions about how putting each stone in the correct place helped to create a kind of chain reaction. Thanks John, I'm proud of my wall it looks great and really enjoyed working with you over the Summer"

31 Jan 17'

Nick White reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This course was a birthday present from my family. This is my excuse for not looking at course information in any detail before the weekend and why I had little idea of what to expect. I therefore went with the flow, perhaps taking on a more ambitious project than I might otherwise have done - to be fair Peter gave me some early hints that I would have my work cut out. However Peter breaks down the process into clear steps, demonstrating one technique at a time...just as you feel you have mastered one, he moves you on to the next....and the next...a real organic experience! There is plenty of supervision and reassurance, interspersed by drinks, biscuits and mid afternoon cake to boost flagging limbs. It is hard and challenging but the reward of almost professional items of furniture is massive....everyone walked away proud if not a little smug. My wife's reaction was WOW! Then again she did very well - sent me away for 2 days to make her a bench ...and it was my present!"

31 Jan 17'

Sarah Helsby reviewed: Half day leather clutch bag / ipad case

"I completed the half day clutch bag/ipad course, there were five of us in total and the workshop was plenty big enough for all. Great teacher, good space, great choice of materials, not overloaded with students. I am thrilled with my finished clutch bag and I am now looking forward to moving onto one of Sarah's two day courses to make a bigger bag. One of the best courses I have done in every sense (and I have done a lot!) I would highly recommend Sarah's leather workshops to everyone."

31 Jan 17'

Samantha Perrott reviewed: Two day leather bag making course

"I attended the two day group leather bag making course. I learnt so much more than I had expected to in just one weekend and was really surprised by the complexity of the products which we had all made by the end of the weekend. The workshop setting was beautiful and the workshop was well equipped with all the tools and materials needed. I had a really enjoyable and informative weekend. I am now eager to learn more and do another one of Sarah's workshops."

31 Jan 17'

Amy Jenkins reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"I attended the two taster leather course and would give it a 10 out of 10! Sarah was really patient and taught us at the right pace for everyone. I couldn't think of anyway in which this course could be improved. I had a wonderful morning and feel like I have found my "thing". Thank You!"

31 Jan 17'

Loise Shenstone reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Had a lovely day. Learnt lots and got lost in my own thoughts. Inspirational. Thank you."

31 Jan 17'

Gemma Beves reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I'm a complete novice! Such a lovely day, will definitely come back for more."

31 Jan 17'

Joy Rosser reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Fab day-relaxing but inspiring. Made a lovely picture I will turn into a laptop cover."

31 Jan 17'

Furzie needle felting reviewed: Needle felting course with FURZIE at Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Ledbury, Herefordshire

"I really enjoyed the course, Michelle was an excellent tutor - very encouraging and explained clearly, and showed us how to realise the ideas we had in this new material and technique. The venue was lovely (lunch was great!) and overall I thought this was good value for money with the time, personnel attention and materials we had."

31 Jan 17'

Jim White reviewed: Dry stone walling course Lancashire/Yorkshire/Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield/North West

"Brilliant day on the hillside. Superb mentoring and coaching. Not just on how to build a wall (I'm hoping the one I finished is still standing) but also how to get mindful while doing so."

31 Jan 17'

Jean Allan reviewed: Beginner's Spinning in Newcastle

"Went on the spinning workshop on Monday 30th January 2017 . Through the Stanhill Village Heritage project. What a fantastic day I had there was 5 of us never done spinning before, Cathy and her Mum were great lots of patience and encouragement. I was very pleased with the end product. Thanks for a great day ."

31 Jan 17'

Fen Tyler reviewed: Needle-felting course with FURZIE - Forge Mill Needle Museum, Redditch

"An excellent course that worked for beginners like me and those more experienced. Michelle was wonderfully encouraging and patient. I was delighted with what I achieved in a day, made even better by the nice mix of people, the lovely venue and excellent food. Thank You!"

31 Jan 17'

Rebecca Kennedy reviewed: Blacksmith forgework Learning Experience Day

"What an amazing day! i bought this experience day for my partners birthday and could not have been more pleased with the day. I attended as a spectator and i am glad i did, set in beautiful surroundings with the most extraordinary views we were impressed before we'd even started. you start with a cup of tea and a chat to discuss the pieces you'd like to make, then it's onto the projects! half way through the day you're provided with lunch, the most delicious Tuscan stew i've ever tasted (vegetarian)! All the techniques were fully explained and demonstrated throughout which really gave you an understanding of the craft and how it works before you attempt the next step of your project. my partner produced 2 beautiful bottle openers in this time on the course whilst i took photographs of the most impressive anvil collection, kept warm in the kitchen next to the fire or popping in to see what was happening! Also you get to spend the day with 3 of the most friendliest and welcoming people i've ever had the pleasure to meet. could not recommend this more!"

30 Jan 17'

Stephen cobb reviewed: One Day Small Leather Goods Workshop

"I completed this one day course and was amazed by the cufflink box which i had made by the end of the day. The workshop surrondings were lovely. Sarah was a great teacher, very patient and explained each stage clearly. I would highly recommend any of sarahs workshops"

30 Jan 17'

Lyndsey pearson reviewed: One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop

"I did a dog collar and lead course with 2 friends as a birthday treat for them both. It was during art week. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to do more of Sarah's courses in the future."

30 Jan 17'

Carol Morris reviewed: Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

"Absolutely loved my day with Lucy. I spent the day transforming an old coffee table with decoupage and a paint effect. Lucy is extremely knowledgeable about all sorts of techniques and I learned loads from listening to the other ladies on the course as well as my own project. Lovely lunch and homemade cakes too!"