Latest reviews

26 Aug 15'

Alexsis Seed reviewed: Crochet workshop - Benny Rens Creations

"Bethany is a fabulous tutor, with a clear concise style and excellent follow up handouts. She is also very accessible through social media so if you have a question you can ask! All around brilliant!"

26 Aug 15'

Jenny reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Really enjoyed this course. Very informative and answered all the questions I came with. Can't wait to go home and get started now."

26 Aug 15'

Henrietta reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"I found the experience enlightening and enjoyable. I would definitely attend a workshop in the future and recommend to a friend. I've learnt so much about how easy it is to make natural candles."

26 Aug 15'

Rebecca reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"An excellent course, lots of fun and I gained a lot of knowledge and insight in to the world of candle making. Will definitely be back!"

26 Aug 15'

Lucya reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"Enjoyable and informative."

25 Aug 15'

Hadrien Cortade reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Mort is an excellent blacksmith and a friendly person. I spent a whole day expecting to make only one item but ended up with three! Mort will teach you all you need to know about blacksmithing and make it enjoyable at the same time. I spent the day making cool stuff, having great conversations and watching a true master, don't regret a single moment and thoroughly enjoyed myself."

25 Aug 15'

Ken reviewed: Intermediary Glass fusing workshop with Laura Hart of Hart Glass

"Having had no experience of glass art, I found Laura's course very well worth the money. She introduces you to a number of techniques and certainly opens your eyes to the possibilities of design and the mixing of colours. So much so that you finish the introductory course with a sense of achievement and the desire to explore the art further. More than that, Laura is great company and a very capable tutor."

25 Aug 15'

Rosemarie reviewed: Mosaic one day workshop for adults with Caroline Jariwala, Birmingham

"I did this workshop a few weeks ago and loved it! Caroline has a warm, friendly approach and is eager to share her knowledge and skills. I had a lovely day, created work that I'm really pleased and can't wait to put what I've learned into practice. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop."

25 Aug 15'

Jo Walker reviewed: Powertex Fabric Sculpture workshop - Sheffield area Authorist Tutor

"Very good experience. Very small classes so plenty of individual attention and choices. New skill learned on a very enjoyable day and sculpture admired by all who see it"

24 Aug 15'

Ross Hayward reviewed: Whittling course

"Definitely worth going on this course. Very enjoyable and I learnt a lot of useful info about different knives, techniques and sharpening. Martin's an excellent teacher, clearly knows his stuff and happy to answer any questions you've got. The homemade lunch was great and Martin was kind enough to check if there was anything I didn't eat beforehand. All in all, a great day and highly recommended. Tip: if you do wear a jumper, make sure it's not one that absorbs wood chips!"

24 Aug 15'

Stewart Lye reviewed: Introduction to Spoon Carving

"I attended a days course with Chris in July 2015. It was an excellent day of one to one tuition learning to carve a wooden spoon. Chris is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about wood, wood working and bush craft and that comes across in his teaching. During the day Chris patiently helped me carve a spoon, showing me the techniques and especially the safety aspects when working with sharp tools. Throughout the day tea and coffee were available along with a lovely ploughman's for lunch and tasty cake in the afternoon. Would thoroughly recommend the day as a complete novice. I learnt lots and gave me the knowledge to go it alone. Thank you."

24 Aug 15'

Joseph Lee reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

""I learnt so much about your craft and also even more about myself. Life changing might sound a bit strong, but yes I do think that those two days, the beautiful messenger bag you helped me make, and those skills are something that will remain with me""

24 Aug 15'

Cheryl Kellett reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

""Thanks so much for the fantastic course. Very patient teaching and inspirational, together with fabulous hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere, it really was a first class course. I woke up on Monday morning feeling genuinely sorry that I wouldn't be spending the day working with leather in your wonderful workshop. I can't wait to apply my newly learned skills and get started on another project""

24 Aug 15'

Nathan Hurley reviewed: Two day leather work course - bag making

""A truly unforgettable day with Jason in his wonderful workshop. Myself and my family learnt everything we could ever wish to know about leather, tooling, dying and stitching in what was a day that flew by as we were having so much fun. The knowledge, patience and enthusiasm from Jason was inspiring and we'll definitely be going back.""

24 Aug 15'

Paula Bell reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

""Having recently attended the weekend 'Messenger bag' course I left feeling really inspired to do more leather work. The course was great; David and Jason were very patient, quality tools and materials were used, it was a small group so a nice pace and a relaxed easy going atmosphere. I would recommend this course to anyone who fancies a new challenge or hobby. Thank you Jason and David. I love my new bag and look forward to developing my skills at home ....plasters at the ready!""

24 Aug 15'

Cheryl Kellett reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

""Thanks so much for your fantastic course. Teaching was very patient and inspirational, and together with fabulous hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere, it really was a first class course. I woke up on Monday morning feeling genuinely sorry that I wouldn't be spending the day working with leather in your wonderful workshop. I can't wait to apply my newly learned skills and get started on another project""

24 Aug 15'

Martin Scriven reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Many many thanks for a fabulous experience. Great weekend, still smiling and haven't taken my bag off yet. Cannot fault the course: Venue, tuition, catering, atmosphere, pace and structure all spot on."

24 Aug 15'

FIona Ritchie reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

""The teaching was fantastic. David and Jason have the ability to teach a novice with such patience and enthusiasm, with endless ideas & tips. Location unique and wonderful coffee an added bonus.""

24 Aug 15'

Joseph Lee reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Thanks to you both for an amazing time over the last two days. I learnt so much about your craft and also even more about myself. Life changing might sound a bit strong, but yes I do think that those two days, the beautiful messenger bag you helped me make, and those skills are something that will remain with me."

24 Aug 15'

Adam L reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"Thanks for the course. It was really cool, and a good atmosphere up there as well!"

24 Aug 15'

Nathan Hurley reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

""A truly unforgettable day with Jason in his wonderful workshop. Myself and my family learn't everything we could ever wish to know about leather, tooling, dying and stitching in what was a day that flew by as we were having so much fun. The knowledge, patience and enthusiasm from Jason was inspiring and we'll definitely be going back.""

24 Aug 15'

Fred Winstanley reviewed: One day leather work course - small leather goods

"The course was great, I had played around with leatherwork before, but wanted to learn how to do it properly. I certainly learned that’d was really impressed with the professional way in which the skills were taught."

24 Aug 15'

Kim reviewed: Introduction to Leather Craft

"The weekend leather workshop for beginners was excellent. So much information was packed into two days and really gave me a feel for how to go forward working with leather. Bill was patient and informative and was happy and willing to go over any questions you had or discuss his experience in the industry. The two days flew by and were really enjoyable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in leather craft for business or fun!"

24 Aug 15'

Andrew Airey reviewed: Powertex Fabric Sculpture workshop - Sheffield area Authorist Tutor

"Thoroughly enjoyed the taster course.Materials are fairly easy to work with, all processes explained in detail and the end result very satisfactory."

24 Aug 15'

Oscar Gray reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Another fantastic day! Thankyou to Nigel again. Looking forward to coming back."