Latest reviews

31 Jan 15'

Stephanie Schneider reviewed: TUE 4TH – WED 5TH AUGUST: Artisan Bread Making

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and we learned to make a wide variety of breads and scones during the two days. The tutor was very experienced and she gave us several recipes and useful tips. I had made some bread before but, since the course, I have tried more adventurous recipes with great success."

30 Jan 15'

Sarah reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"The course exceeded my expectations and was really fun. Worth every penny and learnt so much and can't wait to get started with my candle business! Thank you."

30 Jan 15'

Sharon reviewed: One day introductory course to candle making

"Excellent. Covered so much. In-depth. Motivating. Feels like the beginning of something. Very practical. Not swamped with boring info. Loved it. Thank you so much. Very personal. Best Christmas present ever."

30 Jan 15'

Pauline Trimming reviewed: 2 day traditional silver jewellery making course

"I have attended 5 courses at Flux n Flame with 2 more booked this year. I have learnt so many silversmith techniques and made some lovely pieces . Jesa & Al are great supportive teachers. All rounded off with great lunches, cake, buckets of tea and lots of laughter."

30 Jan 15'

Zoe Edgar reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"An informative and practical based course that was well organised and run over the two days. Excellent fun with plenty of opportunity to practice new techniques and reflect on your achievements with enthusiastic and good humoured instructors. Excellent value for money and thoroughly recommended."

30 Jan 15'

Gill Winsley reviewed: Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

"Ed was my tutor on a 2 day course at Potsclay last summer & I remember thinking 'what am I doing here as such a novice'? How wrong was I. I came back with a great mould from a complex plastic Italan bowl which I love reproducing from, but also with happy memories of the great knowledge, fun and confidence Ed gave us all. I definitely plan to go again & tackle even bigger projects under his expert eye! A real privilege to be taught by him."

30 Jan 15'

charmian berry reviewed: 2 day traditional silver jewellery making course

"I have attended probably 4 weekends ( my treat to myself as like an annual holiday) making all sorts of lush jewellery with the help and guidance from Jesa & Al who are amazing! Lovely lunch provided good company loads of laughs and even an occasional ice cream van comes around!! Brilliant place to go and make gorgeous things!!!"

29 Jan 15'

Neil Beevor reviewed: Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

"After having wanting to learn the craft of drystone walling for many years I finally found time and enrolled on a course. From the initial booking to the completion of the course everything was first class, so much so I ended up joining the DSWA and have carried on practice with my local branch. The organisation of the course was carefully structured so that you understood the basic principles as you had hands on practice in constructing a wall which remains in place with a purpose. The small group numbers to instructors ensured you were well supervised but allowed to get on with the works. Would certainly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in this traditional skill. My advice is don't think about it just do it and book a course."

29 Jan 15'

kerrie andrews reviewed: Fused glass taster (afternoon)

"Gen is a real artist who enjoys sharing her knowledge I 1st did the taster course which is great value for money you make 3 pie4ce of glass and I have since been back several times to pay as you go lesson and the 2 day introduction to glass fusing both are fantastic I highly recommend Gen to anyone wanting to learn or have a fun day"

29 Jan 15'

James Hill reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"A really great course from Adrian and food from Debbie. We got to make some really interesting items using a range of different techniques in a friendly atmosphere. I can't recommend it enough, a great day out."

29 Jan 15'

John Woodward reviewed: MON 3RD – TUE 4TH AUG: Landscape Painting in Oil

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course as an oil artist of limited experience. Very well organised and Peter Keegan was an excellent teacher. - encouraging and not in the least intimidating. Parking,coffee,lunch all good. Very reasonably priced course and excellent value. Sadly I cannot book again for this year as otherwise commited but will definitely do so if the course is run again in 2016"

28 Jan 15'

Celia reviewed: " Day of the Dead" Silver Clay Workshop

"Because Sara is such an enthusiastic teacher, the class was Inspirational and good fun, I loved this new (to me) craft. Thank you."

28 Jan 15'

Kate Spencer reviewed: Felt a landscape

"I always thoroughly enjoy one of Sarah's courses, what an introduction to Nuno felting!! You can't go wrong booking yourself on to one of Sarah's felting day workshops."

28 Jan 15'

M. Coe reviewed: MON 3RD – TUE 4TH AUG: Landscape Painting in Oil

"I signed up as Peter is a very enthusiastic and talented artist and tutor although the venue was unknown to me. However, it was very good. Parking, help with finding everything, coffee available on arrival, excellent buffet lunches at very reasonable rates. Will be booking again this year for Summer School and possibly Autumn as well.5"

27 Jan 15'

Elizabeth reviewed: WED 5TH – FRI 7TH AUG: Portrait Painting in Oil, a three day course

"I was a complete beginner - I had never painted before but found the course excellent. The class had a range of ability and experience but the small class size and individual attention ensured this was not an issue. Tutor was excellent and make the subject accessible to all. The event overall was well staged and very friendly. Strongly recommended."

27 Jan 15'

Sandra Roberts reviewed: MON 3RD AUGUST: ‘Cutting the Curd’ Cheese Making

"An excellent course with an excellent tutor and a lovely atmosphere as everyone was enjoying themselves! Not only did we take our produce home, we were also given a booklet outlining the recipes and other hints and tips. If you would like to make your own cheese, go for it!"

27 Jan 15'

Rena George reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"This course is brilliant. James is so inspirational and patient. He is able to rescue any potential disasters with such ease that everyone completes the weekend with amazing pieces. We so enjoyed the weekend that my friend and I booked ourselves on the next available course as soon as we got home."

27 Jan 15'

Sue Caunt reviewed: 6TH AUG: Needle Felting with Gretel Parker – Beginners

"This is one of the best courses I have done in a long time. Gretel is not only a very friendly, approachable person, but she is also highly skilled at her craft and at passing this knowledge on to mere beginners. She made the course enormous fun and we all went home with lovely things we had made under her guidance. After completing the beginners and intermediate courses with her, I was greatly inspired to return home and continue developing my felting."

27 Jan 15'

Caroline Crisp reviewed: 6TH AUG: Needle Felting with Gretel Parker – Beginners

"Gretel is a great teacher & an accomplished needle felter & designer. I have learnt so much from her - she is so generous with her knowledge & makes everything very easy & straightforward to follow. I recommend these courses to anyone with an interest in needle felting whether they have done it before or not."

27 Jan 15'

Carolyn reviewed: WED 5TH – FRI 7TH AUG: Portrait Painting in Oil, a three day course

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was the first time I had attended a portrait painting course and found Peter to be an excellent tutor, talking us through in well explained steps, with plenty of demos. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and the food at the centre was exceptionally good."

27 Jan 15'

Clare Butler reviewed: MON 3RD AUGUST: ‘Cutting the Curd’ Cheese Making

"A really enjoyable and informative day with a tutor brimming with enthusiasm and knowledge. And delicious products to take home at the end of it - what's not to like?"

27 Jan 15'

Sheena Bond reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"I have attended two workshop days with Lucille and on both occasions have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Working with red hot steel, shaping and encouraging it to the form you want is an amazing experience. Lucille's teaching style is fun, professional and inspiring. Her enthusiasm for her medium shines through; it is a real passion and very infectious!"

27 Jan 15'

Sue reviewed: WED 5TH – FRI 7TH AUG: Portrait Painting in Oil, a three day course

"An absolutely brilliant all round experience. Peter is an excellent tutor: friendly and well-organised as well as brimming with enthusiasm and talent. He is brilliant at breaking down the difficult task of portrait painting into small manageable steps. We had the chance to draw and paint both from patient sitters and excellent photos. Very inspiring. Not only did Peter make it look easy, he actually made it seem easy! It was great to have materials provided, too, at a small cost. And as for the lunches!!! Complete yum. I have already booked again for this year."

27 Jan 15'

Valerie Powell reviewed: Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

"James Ort`s clay sculpture course was the most attentive art course I`ve ever been on. His original and innovative away of working with clay was put across with boundless patience in the most comprehensive and patient way. I`ve never known a teacher work so hard to give so much. Everyone in the group produced lovely objects. Marvelous!! Thanks James, Val Powell."

26 Jan 15'

Lynda Clark reviewed: Beginners Hand spinning - 'From fleece to fibre’ - at All in a Spin

"This was a fabulous day. Very patient teacher and beautiful setting. I have booked another 2 courses as I enjoyed the day so much."