Latest reviews

21 Dec 16'

David reviewed: Woodcarving Afternoon Course (6 weeks) at Lincoln Castle

"Excellent course delivered by knowledgeable and experienced trainer."

21 Dec 16'

liam reviewed: Woodcarving Afternoon Course (6 weeks) at Lincoln Castle

"Tutor was helpful and inspiring. Brilliant course and excellent location to learn in. Would recommend to others."

21 Dec 16'

Newt reviewed: Repair and maintenance of traditional windows

"Found course to be very enjoyable and learnt a tremendous amount. Great delivery from Robert."

21 Dec 16'

Catherine reviewed: Repair and maintenance of traditional windows

"Well prepared and delivered. Exceeded my expectations."

21 Dec 16'

Nicola reviewed: Silversmithing at Lincoln Castle - evening course

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course, many thanks to Andrew."

21 Dec 16'

Anne reviewed: Silversmithing afternoon course at Lincoln Castle (6 weeks)

"Andrew is a brilliant tutor - we've all had fun and learnt a lot."

21 Dec 16'

Angie reviewed: Silversmithing afternoon course at Lincoln Castle (6 weeks)

"Very competent, friendly and patient trainer. Really enjoyed this course and would like to continue on for a few weeks more!"

21 Dec 16'

Tara reviewed: Introduction to Upholstery Evening Course at Lincoln Castle

"Great course, really enjoyed it and found it very satisfying."

21 Dec 16'

Le'anne reviewed: All bound up: Introduction to Unglued and Sown Binding - 2 days - Lincoln Castle

"Brilliant! Fabulous & good quality materials provided. Please let me know when the next binding sessions are - I can't wait!"

21 Dec 16'

Kevin reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Taster Day

"When I visited the Heritage Skills Centre earlier in the year it felt like a friendly place and I wasn't disappointed last Saturday. I commend you and your staff for creating such a warm and supportive environment, it was a real pleasure to spend the day there. If David was disappointed to only have two students he certainly didn't show it and I gained a lot from the course. I look forward to returning for the Lime Pointing course."

21 Dec 16'

Leslie reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Taster Day

"Excellent teacher! Loved it!"

21 Dec 16'

Ruth reviewed: All Bound Up: Repairing Paperbacks

"Really enjoyable! More please"

21 Dec 16'

Amy reviewed: All Bound Up: Repairing Paperbacks

"Thoroughly brilliant day. The techniques were fascinating and being able to use them and some very serious looking binding presses made for an interesting day. Repairing & recovering my book (which had been the initial reason why I wanted to do the course) became secondary to the experience; although I am thrilled with it's new lease of life."

21 Dec 16'

Sam reviewed: All Bound Up: Repairing Paperbacks

"FANTASTIC! Good fun, friendly, high quality inspiring day."

21 Dec 16'

Peter Bentley reviewed: Glass Art - two day course in stained glass (traditional leaded or copper foil "Tiffany" technique)

"My taster day in glass fusion was fantastic, I made a dish, earings, and pendent, and a plaque. ould no believe how much I learnt in one day, and when I collected my glass,wow so delighted cannot wait to go back to learn more, never to late to learn at 73."

21 Dec 16'

Huw Williams reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"I couldn't have wanted more from Mort's class and I can't recommend it highly enough. He is patient, highly knowledgeable and a great teacher. He balanced perfectly the task of instructing, guiding and ensuring we had productive tool-time - showing the various blacksmith skills, encouraging us to work with the metal and only stepping in to adjust our mistakes when it was essential. He is eloquent and informative making the theory easy to understand and remember. His deep knowledge of history and wide life experience means the day is also peppered with fascinating anecdotes and insights. Mort's course was by far my best birthday present since I was a kid - and that was a fair few years ago!"

21 Dec 16'

Lynn reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Willow Basket in a Day

"Make a Willow Basket in a Day – 11th July 2016 Spent today learning how to make a willow basket in wonderful surroundings. Great tutor, good company & exceptional homemade lunch, cakes and pastries. Already booked another day on 29th July. Highly recommend x Lynn"

21 Dec 16'

Mary reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Make a Willow Basket in a Day

"Willow Basket Making – 21st April 2015 We spent a very interesting day on Tuesday weaving our willow baskets to take home! Julie and Brian were perfect hosts and we were treated to an excellent home-cooked lunch and home made cakes with tea. Deb was our instructor and we all enjoyed our day which went far too quickly. Mary"

21 Dec 16'

Jane reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Beginners Furniture Painting Workshop with Autentico Chalk Paints

"Beginners Furniture Painting Autentico Chalk Paint – 25 April 2016 Thank you so much for a lovely day today Brian and Julie. You looked after us so well and took so much trouble to make everything perfect for us. My husband was very impressed with my up cycled piece so it has been a thoroughly great day! Thank you again – it was brilliant Jane"

21 Dec 16'

Tracey reviewed: Art & Craft Days - Beginners Furniture Painting Workshop with Autentico Chalk Paints

"Beginners Furniture Painting Workshop with Autentico Chalk Paints – 12th September 2016 I wanted to thank you for an enjoyable day. Such a well facilitated workshop with The added bonus of a great lunch and wonderful cakes – thank you. Tracey"

20 Dec 16'

Tub making reviewed: Making a Handmade Leather Wallet with Nigel Armitage

"Patient, extremely informative and well worth every penny. Can't recommend Nigel enough. He has been at the end of an email with advice ever since. Book now with confidence, you will come away with a mind boggling amount of knowledge and not regret time we'll spent. Make a meen cup of coffee too......."

20 Dec 16'

Introduction to Leatherwork with Nigel Armitage reviewed: Introduction to leatherwork with Armitage Leather

"I had never worked with leather and my experience of using a needle was when I occasionally sewed holes in clothes. Suddenly at the age of 38 I find myself feeling like a school boy because I have no idea what I should be doing and to be honest it was a pleasant change to feel out of my comfort zone. Nigel showed me the basics and within an hour and a half I had learnt something totally new and I had created something small but beautiful a leather key ring with a brass ring. In the space of an hour and a half I became hooked with the thought that I might actually be able to to more. Nigel is an excellent tutor in leather work and put me at ease when I wasn't sure what I was doing and explained in simple ways about various tools and methods for crafting and working the leather. I'm now looking forward to owning my own tools and working with Nige again soon to create something new. I would definitely recommend Nige to anybody who fancies a new challenge or is interested in leather work."

20 Dec 16'

Robert reviewed: Blacksmithing for Beginners - Full Day Forging for One

"What a terrific day! We enjoyed ourselves and learnt so much. Chris is a great teacher - patient, practical and inspirational and very much recommended for anyone who has even thought of trying blacksmithing. Chris takes you through step-by-step with no pressure and we are delighted with our beginners' efforts. We are definitely booking again.5"

20 Dec 16'

Hondo Sinclair reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"Day three of my week with Nigel involved this course. I had an absolute grand time making the I am currently wearing and will wear for years. Nigel explained everything before we began, and his keen eye observed me at every step to facilitate a quality leather item that I can proudly show off and also use as an example. Nigel is truly in a class of his own! Everyone want to take a leather course need not look further than Armitage Leather."

20 Dec 16'

Hondo Sinclair reviewed: Introduction to leatherwork with Armitage Leather

"During my recent week with Nigel, day one not only included correct my stitching technique, but we also discussed measuring, cutting and marking leather. It was in awe of what I encountered and learned in one day with Nigel. His approach ensures the student takes the skills home to be continued! One never feels his instruction will be forgotten the following day. His style of teaching is done in such a manner that information seeps in to remain. I cannot recommend enough the need to spend time with this incredible mentor."