Latest reviews

8 Aug 15'

Karen reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"I bought a beginners glass blowing course for my Daughter's 14th Birthday. Ricky is a brilliant teacher with a very calm attitude. My Daughter has made some fantastic pieces and is looking forward to doing another course with Ricky. This course has made a lovely present for my Daughter and I've already recommended it to my friends as it was such a good experience."

7 Aug 15'

S Longhurst reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"My husband had a fantastic day and came home having made something quite beautiful. Thank you"

7 Aug 15'

Steve reviewed: One to one, One day, blacksmith course

"I attended the one day course today and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Alex's blacksmithing skills are second to none and his ability to teach blacksmithing to someone with no prior experience is amazing. Just the right balance of tuition and time for hands on practice. The fact that the forge is within Amberley Museum only adds to the experience. I cannot thank Alex enough for his patience and encouragement and I wholeheartedly recommend the course to anyone."

7 Aug 15'

Helen Moses reviewed: Mindful Mosaic workshops with Dionne Ible - Bedfordshire

"I first came across Dionne work when i visited her website a couple of years ago and was blown away by her work. The explosion of colour, vibrancy and energy which transmits from every piece of her work is amazing. Her work should not only be hi-lighted for it's place in the Multi-Cultrual Arts but also for her wonderful contribution to the African Cultrual Arts. She produces the most spectacular pieces of Mosaic Art and the only expression i could use, when viewing her work, is "WOW". Even-though i had previously attended a few Mosaic courses before, i decided that it was time to attended one of Dionne's workshops, which i did this weekend and i must say that i extremely happy with my course. The environment was warm, friendly, relaxed and fun. I didn't have any idea what i wanted to make when i arrived but i was soon inspired by a piece of Dionne's work and that soon got me going! Dionne is a great teacher and although she encourages her students to think about the textures, shapes, colours and designs for themselves, she is always there to help when you need it. I learned to do some things differiently to the way i was previously taught and this opened up my mind and inspired me to approach my work in a better way. I left the workshop with lots of new ideas! I highly recommend Dionne's workshops to anyone who wants to give it a go or to build on their skills. A Fantastic Course.....A Fantastic Tutor!!"

7 Aug 15'

Imogen Waller reviewed: Jewellery Summer School

"This year was my sixth summer on the course, and remains the highlight of summer. I can't imagine not having it to look forward to! Jesa and Al are the best (and nicest!) teachers I have come across. Whilst they give the time and attention needed, what amazes me everytime that sometimes it only takes a few words or a few seconds to discover a new idea or skill. Awesome!"

6 Aug 15'

Cath Hughes reviewed: M

"What a fantastic day. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of it! Maddie was a great help. She was always on hand to give advice & give me confidence. Thank you. I will definitely be doing it again & will bring others along. I must also say I felt so relaxed when I got home, very therapeutic! Thank you"

6 Aug 15'

Julie smith reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Brilliant day! Ricky is an excellent teacher and I loved that us was so hands on. Can't wait to pick up my creations. I would love to do it all again."

6 Aug 15'

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

"A most enjoyable session . Inspirational use of wool tops which opens up a new world of texture and colour."

6 Aug 15'

Robert Cruickshank reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day, like being back at school doing metalwork, creating something. To be quite honest I wouldn't have dreamed of doing this day and it was chosen for me as a gift. I had a great time, there was great teaching and I was impressed that the teachers allowed us all to move at our different speeds, helping here and there and keeping the fires going, which must be tricky. I was glad of the leisurely progress, tea breaks, pleasant company and lunch break as it is quite hard work really. Highly recommended. "last mile" directions might have helped as our sat nav directed us to the village centre (about half a mile away) and then promptly lost signal."

6 Aug 15'

Moya and Sarah reviewed: Pembrokeshire Maddie Janes Mosaic

"Both my mother and I received vouchers for Christmas for a day in the studio and were really looking forward to spending the day there. It was everything we could have hoped for. Relaxed atmosphere, great tuition, lots of materials to choose from, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you to Maddie for a lovely day!"

5 Aug 15'

Rhiannon Davies reviewed: Pembrokeshire Maddie Janes Mosaic

"Fantastic day spent with Maddie and her friend Penny. My daughter and myself learnt a lot having no previous experience of mosaic before, we were taught how to cut tiles and glass, the difference between different surfaces, adhesives and grouting. As a result we both returned home with a lovely piece of work, pleased and relaxed after a great day. The workshop is in a beautiful rural retreat with a calming charm, just wish we lived a little closer to visit again. Don't forget to plug in the sat nav though ha ! Thank you for a lovely time you've inspired me ,I've been out to buy supplies already."

5 Aug 15'

Chris reviewed: Introduction to Spoon Carving

"I attended one of Chris's one day spoon carving courses and LOVED every second of it! The woodland setting is beautiful, the course is excellent, Chris is a genuinely lovely guy with a natural teaching ability and made the day informative, interesting and fun! At lunchtime there was a really lovely ploughman's lunch followed by cake later on. By the end of the day I left with a spoon that I had carved myself, my head was buzzing with hints and tips that Chris passed on and I was even able to buy the knife and spoon hook knife from Chris to start me off with my tool kit. Worth EVERY penny, don't hesitate just book! :)"

5 Aug 15'

Oscar Gray reviewed: Blacksmithing, bladesmithing and metal craft

"Absolutely FANTASTIC 2 days! Nigel is a brilliant teacher with really clear demonstration of techniques and leaves plenty of scope for you to put your own twist on things. Really looking forward to going back!"

5 Aug 15'

Joe Wright reviewed: Traditional English Longbow making outdoor course - a 2-day 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

"Great couple of days. Thanks to Tony's guidance started with ash tree section and came away with a long bow. Venue and food supplied by Annie also brilliant. Highly recommend."

5 Aug 15'

Josh Smith reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Highly recommend! I used to work in the wilkinson sword factory making knives and swords and I learnt loads with Mort, I found the forge well equiped and the day was brilliant fun, can't wait to go back."

4 Aug 15'

Tate reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"A great blacksmith at work in this forge and a great teacher. I would do it again this course showed me how fun and interesting blacksmithing is even if there is a bit of waiting"

4 Aug 15'

annette pettman reviewed: Glass fusing with artist Patricia Lee - as seen on BBC1 Home Is Where The Art Is

"My partner bought me a gift voucher as a birthday present for glass fusing. It was a great prezzie because I had just bought a kiln. Patricia is a very likable, friendly & patient tutor. The facilities are excellent, plenty of equipment and a varied choice of materials for everyone's needs. The home cooked food just added that extra special touch to a very pleasant and thoughly enjoyable day. I'm really pleased with my fused glass plate. I would highly recommended Patricia and her course. Excellent teacher - talented artist."

4 Aug 15'

Paulette Lappin reviewed: Glass fusing with artist Patricia Lee - as seen on BBC1 Home Is Where The Art Is

"A brilliant experience I would recommend this course to anyone. Creative , imaginative a joy to experience."

4 Aug 15'

Paula Cain reviewed: Glass fusing with artist Patricia Lee - as seen on BBC1 Home Is Where The Art Is

"Had a great day, I am really thrilled with the result of my glass fused plaque. The facilities were great- intimate but well equipped and we had a lovely lunch provided by Patricia and her family. I will definitely do another course with her she was a wonderful patient and inspirational teacher"

4 Aug 15'

Moi reviewed: Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

"In just a morning, I was taken through the art of making candles. A soy wax process that had me ‘candlefied’, and no questions deemed too trivial were clarified. I will definitely be on the look-out for more of your workshops. Sakeena, I thank you, for I have both learnt a lot about you art as well as appreciated your honest approach."

4 Aug 15'

Carly reviewed: Hand spinning for beginners at Cartmel Handspun

"An excellent course with a very friendly and helpful teacher! As a complete new comer to the world of spinning I had no idea if I would be able to do it or not. First we were taught on a drop spindle and for some reason, I just wasn't getting it, but Elaine was very patient with me and watched me and helped me to improve until it clicked. I was even able to improve and create my very first skein by the end of the day! Wonderful and would definitely recommend!"

4 Aug 15'

Joy Davies reviewed: Tapestry weaving workshop for beginners

"Jane' s course was a great introduction to tapestry weaving, & a thoroughly enjoyable day. She provided all of the equipment , a beautiful selection of yarns, & a very useful workbook. She's a skilled & patient teacher ,able to pitch her instructions & advice at just the right level for each member of the group. It was very satisfying to look at our completed tapestries at the end of the day. They were all individual interpretations thanks to Jane's encouragement."

3 Aug 15'

Mandy Ankers reviewed: Tapestry weaving workshop for beginners

"Jane travelled all the way down to Stoke-on-Trent to do a workshop with a small group of ladies. We booked a hall and Jane agreed to do the travelling. On the course was a lady who had never done any weaving to other people who had done different amounts. We all completed our very individual pieces even though we started from the same template. My sister in law was a little worried that she was going to be the class duffer as very new to weaving. This was never the case even though she didn't know some of the things been spoken about. The course was set at all levels and we all worked at our own speed. An excellent course and I would love to go up to Scotland to do further workshops with Jane. Lovely choice of materials a trully fab day."

3 Aug 15'

Dave Borthwick reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"We had a great day with Andy and Adrian with Debbie supply wonderful lunch and cakes. The day began with the safety brief then it was full on day of making our items boy was it hot . A thoroughly enjoyable day and it passed so quickly with great tuition by both of them . Thanks for a great day. Dave"

3 Aug 15'

Stephanie Foster reviewed: Rag Rug Half Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

"What a great morning I had learning the basics of rag rugging. Elspeth was friendly and helpful and an extremely good teacher. She explained and demonstrated clearly and carefully the different types of rag rugging. I left, after the morning's course, with a cushion cover started and the confidence to carry on at home. Elspeth is extremely talented and it was lovely to see some of her work displayed."