Latest reviews

1 Apr 16'

Julie reviewed: Silver Clay Taster Session

"This was the first of Helen's courses I attended, and it was thoroughly enjoyable."

1 Apr 16'

Julie reviewed: Animal Sculpture Workshops

"I made a deer and found the day interesting and relaxing. Leila is calm and makes it easy to follow her instructions. Friends have been impressed by my creation, I would like to do more."

1 Apr 16'

Julie reviewed: Long Draw Spinning for beginners

"A truly inspiring lesson in Pams lovely studio. Pam is a very patient and encouraging teacher, and with her knowledge and love of spinning, I soon picked up the principles. Now I have a whole month to practice on the wheel she has lent me."

1 Apr 16'

Anna Howell reviewed: Moulded leather rucksack

"What an amazing course, spent three whole days make a beautiful two tone leather rucksack bag (green and tan) an amazing three days, very informative and very interesting information, I will be coming back in the future. Lovely tutor Thanks Gaynor, Elizabeth and Sian for a lovely three day course"

1 Apr 16'

Jan reviewed: Private Workshop - Make a Pair of Beautiful Fused Glass Coasters with Gemma Truman & Michelle Keeling - Manchester Craft and Design Centre

"We had a great time creating our unique coasters under the fun & expert guidance of Gemma and Michelle. Our coasters sit proudly on our coffee table and always prove to be an inspiration and conversational topic with friends and family :). The perfect gift for someone you love, no previous experience necessary, as Gemma & Michelle will explain everything :)"

31 Mar 16'

Andrew Stracey reviewed: A Practical Dry Stone Walling Workshop Central London

"John Holt provides a hugely enjoyable and educational day. Great on heritage, theory, and the practical art of crafting a wall from scratch - selecting, positioning, sequencing, and shaping the stones. You'll have a really good time!"

31 Mar 16'

Carole Lloyd reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"What a fantastic course. We had a full day with hands on from the moment we arrived until we left. Elaine made the day fun and relaxing and we could ask as many questions as we liked. I had not experience of spinning prior to this day and came away with my first spun yarn. I can highly recommend this course and look forward to being able to join in more in the future. Thank you so much for your instructions and book I have come away with."

31 Mar 16'

Megan reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"I have wanted to build a shave horse for over a year and finally have a beauty to work on! Was a really good course, Peter was very patient and guides you through new techniques. Can't lie it was hard work but at the end of the day you have a cracking contraption that fits in your boot and you can take with you to workshops to whittle and carve where ever you fancy."

31 Mar 16'

Graeme morrison reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Great day from start to finish, so many new skills to practise and improve. Can highly recommend."

30 Mar 16'

Steve reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"I really enjoyed this course. Mark was friendly and helpful and guided us in making the boxes rather than being overly prescriptive. At the start of the course you are shown samples of the boxes that Mark sells and you can choose the one you want to make (or design your own using elements from a number of styles if you prefer). You are then instructed in how to safely use the various tools/ machines needed to make the box and given the space to learn the required techniques at your own pace (in my case that meant making a lot of mistakes and wasting a lot of wood). I was also impressed with the quality of timber we were given to use, I expected to be using standard timbers but we given beautiful pieces of furniture grade oak to work with. All in I had a fantastic weekend."

30 Mar 16'

Rebecca Sharp reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Me and my boyfriend decided on a wood turning experience for our Christmas present. We couldn't have picked a better choice than this. Graham is a lovely person who is very knowledgeable of the activity, a great teacher and has an all round fun personality. The activity was really fun and makes me want to do it as a future hobby. We cannot recommend the course highly enough and will most likely return on a future date."

30 Mar 16'

Lucy reviewed: Willow Hare workshop with Phil Bradley at Skelton Grange

"Fantastic day, totally absorbing, my hare has had pride of place in the garden ever since."

30 Mar 16'

Katherine Caldwell reviewed: Willow basket workshops

"Had a fantastic day making a deer, would highly recommend, loved it."

30 Mar 16'

Louise Dixon reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"It began with a beginners day course and now I'm hooked. Working in Frances's studio in the garden by the river, it's the perfect way to create your own mosaic designs. Her tuition is excellent and helps point you in the right direction with her vast experience."

30 Mar 16'

Patricia Bragg reviewed: Introduction to silk painting - workshop at The Mulberry Shed

"I really enjoyed taking part in this silk painting course with Sheila. She is a very talented artist, and a patient, excellent teacher. I love my beautiful long scarf which Sheila steamed, ironed and posted on to me in a beautifully wrapped parcel a few days later. I would definitely like to do another workshop so I can make another one! Sheila's workshop is fantastically set up and very comfortable to work in. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to everyone. It was an amazingly fun day"

29 Mar 16'

Doug Narding reviewed: 1 day introduction to silver jewellery making

"Was given a gift voucher for one of Jonathan's course as a Christmas present, to be honest was a bit skeptical at first as it was well out of my comfort zone...but, wow, what a day, have now totally been bitten by the silver bug. Jonathan's straight forward explanation of how to do things made me feel comfortable from the beginning, we worked through the basics and his support and mentoring was invaluable. Can't recommend it enough, whether you are a complete novice like me or someone with some idea about jewellery making."

29 Mar 16'

Caroline Crossley reviewed: Skelton Rangers Summer Playscheme (for 8-12 yrs)

"My daughter took part in this playscheme, and it was brilliant, a real contrast to some of the more commercial playschemes she has attended before. The staff really looked after her, and she learnt loads of skills about bushcraft and nature, played loads of games and spent pretty much the whole week outdoors. She slept well too....! Thoroughly recommended."

29 Mar 16'

Caroline Crossley reviewed: Making Goat's cheese and butter at Skelton Grange!

"I have attended three of Craig Worrall's foraging courses now, that's how brilliant they are! The goat's cheese making course was really informative, and it was a bonus to go foraging for herbs and wild garlic to personalise my cheese. I now know how to make it at home too!"

29 Mar 16'

Caroline Crossley reviewed: Small Wire Birds sculpture workshop with Chris Moss

"Chris Moss is a wonderful tutor, and she supported me and the others in the class to make a beautiful wire goose, which I treasure. Other people in the class made ducks and chickens, and they looked great as a flock at the end! Do look up Chris Moss and her work, it really is brilliant."

29 Mar 16'

Gwyneth Wright reviewed: Organza Flowers

"What better way to spend an early spring day than driving through the lovely Somerset countryside followed by an afternoon learning how to make several different styles of gorgeous organza flowers in good company. Yvonne doesn't just take you through the process, she passes on lots of options and tips along the way, and willingly shares information to make your continuing flower-making experience a happy one."

29 Mar 16'

John Wheeler reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"My wife and I had a very enjoyable day. Luckily Ricky is an extremely patient and friendly instructor and from the photos we can see that our 'creations' worked out very well. We would thoroughly recommend the course."

29 Mar 16'

Stephanie Talliss-Foster reviewed: Needle felting course with FURZIE at Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Ledbury, Herefordshire

"A well-organised class in a great location. The pace of the learning was great and because of the smaller group numbers, everyone could progress at their own comfort level. Really pleased with not only what I made on the day, but the skills I learned. The cost represents excellent value for money - I'd highly recommend going with a few friends as the laughs are as good as the course :)"

29 Mar 16'

Heather Wagstaff reviewed: Small Wire Birds sculpture workshop with Chris Moss

"I loved Chris workshop. It's great fun and my chicken has pride of place at home. I made a duck as well after learning the techniques. Great class."

29 Mar 16'

Heather Wagstaff reviewed: Willow Hare workshop with Phil Bradley at Skelton Grange

"Had a great time and came out with a great work of art. Well worth it."

29 Mar 16'

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

"Really enjoyable course, great location too. The day was filled with laughter and lots of felting!"