Latest reviews

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a cob oven

"The course was very good from start to finish."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a cob oven

"Best bit was the knowledge and experience of tutor, hands on approach in a friendly forum. Great lunch too!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Print 'n stitch - one day course

"Excellent tutor. Good lunch and company. A really lovely day."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Print 'n stitch - one day course

"Well organised and very enjoyable."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Working with Heavy Horses - one day course

"I wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time on Saturday! Simon and Jak are great teachers and Charlie and Joe are such beautiful and well-behaved horses. I learned a lot and had a fantastic time."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Working with Heavy Horses - one day course

"Best bits of the course was all of it. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. Both Simon and Jac were informative, helpful and patient which made the day an excellent experience."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Poultry keeping - half day course

"Another great course, well run and organised. Wonderful staff. Thank you."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: One day introduction to blacksmithing

"Well paced and great fun!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: One day introduction to blacksmithing

"The tutor Frazer was brilliant - very informative, patient and good gentle teaching manner. It was also great to take something home that we had made."

5 Apr 16'

paul edwards reviewed: Beginners 10 week woodworking course NO LONGER RUNNING

"just finished the 10 week beginners course and learned a lot not only about sawing, planing and chiselling safely but completed a hand made display stand. Perhaps as importantly I also now know how to maintain and restore some of my old woodworking tools. Ciaran is an excellent teacher and an easy going instructor. I enjoyed the course so much i am now enrolling on two more!!"

5 Apr 16'

Gail reviewed: Animal Sculpture Workshops

"Attended a willow pig course earlier this year. Everybody really enjoyed the course. Leilah is very patient & helpful. Everybody went home with a successful project. The deer looks brilliant too. Looking forward to that in the future."

5 Apr 16'

Sue Creeper reviewed: Introduction to Glass Fusing with Enamels - Full Day Workshop

"An inspiring day with Steve Robinson....a small group with and just the right balance of support and encouragement. Delighted with both my smaller practice piece and the large panel and excited to see the results when returning the following day for the kiln opening. It has prompted me to buy some enamels and start to experiment in my workshop!"

4 Apr 16'

Gaynor and Louise reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"A super day! Lots of lovely creative ideas, clear demonstrations and instructions from Raya. Suitable for beginners! A picture to take home, framed and ready to hang. Thank you."

4 Apr 16'

Sarah reviewed: ‘Winter dream ' wool painting face-to-face textile art course in Worcestershire

"The day has been wonderful. We were made to feel so welcome! The workshop and instructions were so clear and so helpful that you finished with a product you could feel really proud of!"

4 Apr 16'

Mark Hillman reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"I had a fantastic day at the forge and would recomend it to anyone . Adrian, Debbie and Andy, Adrian's able assistant, made everyone feel welcome from the word go. Whether your a beginner or have some experiance the level of instruction is pitched just right, with you soon hammering the hot metal into shape. The day simply flew by with lots of tea or coffee and at lunch time Debbie provided an outstanding meal to keep us going for the remainder of the day. The day is so relaxing, you just don't realise that you are working so hard to form that amazing finished article you eventualy leave for home with. The whole experience has left me hungry to learn more and I know I will be back at the forge in the not to distant future. If like me you have looked at many different websites about blacksmithing wondering who to choose from, take my advice and book your course with Adrian. you wont regret it."

4 Apr 16'

Jenny Holmes reviewed: Willow Deer Workshop at Skelton Grange with Phil Bradley

"This was a fantastic course that I was really glad to have taken part in! The instructor was friendly and approachable and led the course so that even a complete beginner like myself could follow the instructions and keep up with the more experienced participants. I didn't imagine I could have made anything like the willow deer that Phil had on display, but I finished the day with a lovely deer structure that I was immensely proud of. Thank you so much for the experience."

4 Apr 16'

Susan Frost reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"I liked the techniques side of using the machines, eg what joints you could make and how."

4 Apr 16'

David Benwell reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"Well structured and comprehensively covered the subjects.Time well used with sensitive feel for the needs of the participants. I can't imagine how it could be bettered within the time frame allowed."

4 Apr 16'

Peter Marshall reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"John is incredibly knowledgeable, but also made it easy to understand - plus he came across a decent guy. Cakes, biscuits and sense that this was a family venture without super-tight time keeping made this very enjoyable and refreshingly uncorporate. I picked up lots of tips and found it easy to ask questions. I also discovered that what I want is a good bandsaw rather than a good table saw and that in itself will have saved me the course fee!"

4 Apr 16'

Llewelyn Fernandes reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"I got exactly what I wanted - advice on what to look for in machine tools, which tools are more useful than others, as well as lots of tips and tricks."

4 Apr 16'

Ian Davies reviewed: 'Art of Stained Glass' - Oldbury, Birmingham

"A fantastic day again with Jamal, learnt a lot about the art of stained glass in his great little workshop. Jamal puts you at ease and explains everything, I would recommend to any one and will visit again Jamal thanks."

4 Apr 16'

Sean Foley reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"I would just like to say a big thank you for the fantastic course that you ran last week, i can honestly say i haven't learnt that much in years and along with that had such fun. You truly have an exceptional environment to learn and the camaraderie is second to none. Again many, many thanks and hopefully i will get myself along to the long course in the not to distant future."

4 Apr 16'

William Finnie reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"I was given a one day course as a birthday present and greatly enjoyed it! I made the rams head poker, which allowed me to learn all sorts of techniques. Alex was a great teacher, and even as a complete novice beforehand I felt like I knew what I was doing! Came away with a great piece, an amazing experience (and quite a few aches!). Would recommend to anyone interested in giving it a go."

4 Apr 16'

Iren reviewed: The Natural Skin Care Workshop

"I had a really good time. Very informative. Thank you."

4 Apr 16'

Julie reviewed: The Natural Skin Care Workshop

"Very interesting and informative. Pleased with all the items I have made - looking forward to trying it all out! Thank you."