Latest reviews

Diane & Jimmy reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"The 3 hour experience was a birthday gift for hubby and I decided to join him. I must admit I was a bit nervous beforehand as it is out of my comfort zone however from the moment I met Richard he put me at ease. He is very helpful, and encouraging. We made a boot scraper with a tall handle and a decorative piece on the side too. We’re very proud of it! Thank you Richard "

Chris Jones reviewed: Traditional Hedge-Laying

"Well I thought at my age I had learn't enough to lay a hedge having worked on eco tasks for many years. However with Peter's guidance I have come home with a proper understanding of the process and my skill level has improved considerably. It shows you can teach an old dog new tricks. The long journey was well worth it."

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre responded:

"Fantastic Chris, thank you for making the effort to join us for this course. Hope you can use your new skills back at home. Best wishes. Mara"

Amanda Bennett reviewed: Planner Journal to Start On Any Day Of The Year

"Excellent service from Rachel beautiful journal thank you. "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to review and your lovely comments. Such a lovely customer too. Thank you. All the very best. Rach "

Liz Hollman reviewed: Watercolour Wonders: A Hands-On Workshop for All Levels

"I really enjoyed the workshop last Tuesday, very relaxed and friendly as always. It is nice to be with like-minded people. Learnt a new way to paint holly leaves and the way the painting techniques are demonstrated means there is always something new to learn. A lovely way to spend a few hours and the village hall venue is very nice, light and warm!"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for your review pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop. Will see you in the next workshop very soon "

Joan reviewed: Copper Foil Stained Glass Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border

"The copper foil stained glass course was excellent. I had never worked with glass before, but the tutor Sharon explained everything clearly and was always available to help which gives you confidence. The course was extremely well organised, there was lots of choice of materials and everyone was able to finish pieces. I enjoyed the day, and took home two finished items."

Lechlade Craft Barn responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed your day and hope you feel inspired to make more."

Linda Kelsey reviewed: Mosaic Making in the Cotswolds - a fun day out

"It was such an enjoyable and informative workshop; A lovely relaxed atmosphere with plenty of support and encouragement, amazing resources and individual attention. Good company around the table and we all benefited from the process and producing pieces to be proud of."

Jolly Super Things responded:

"Thank you Linda. It was a lovely day. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Jennie"

Annie reviewed: Mosaics for the home and garden

"What a fabulous day! We did the whole day mosaic course and thoroughly enjoyed every single minute. It was a great combination of instruction and being allowed to get on ourselves. Also a good balance of being allowed to be creative and having a supply of templates to choose from alongside the experience of Frances when required for advice. We worked with other novice mosaicers as well as repeat offenders. I would definitely recommend this course to others. It’s quite possible that we will be going back for another day. PS. Fabulous supply of quality biscuits too. "

Mosaic Mania responded:

"Hi Annie. Thank you so much for this. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course and it was lovely to have you bot. Your mosaics look lovely! I'll let you know when they are grouted. Thanks again. Frances."

Pete Gathercole reviewed: Yorkshire Rose stone carving class

"I've always admired the art of stone carving but I never thought I'd be able to have a go. Helen is a remarkable tutor. She gives you the confidence that you can carve something; in my case, a Yorkshire Rose. The biggest boost for me was that she made me feel that any mistakes I made could, with her advice and expertise, be corrected!! It was a really enjoyable and enlightening day. I'll be back."

The West Riding Stonecarving Association responded:

"Thank you for your great review. It's very much appreciated. Best wishes Helen"

Marg reviewed: Needle felt hare or other...or create a picture

"Barbara is a excellent tutor and l had a thoroughly enjoyable day.. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone. I was a complete beginner at needle felting but managed to achieve a very respectable hare by the end of the day. Thank you Barbara. I will certainly co side more if your courses."

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you so much Marg, loved your hare and you did a great job on creating his unique character 😃. I will look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes "

Ivan Grove reviewed: Fearless Drawing. Learn to draw in a fun way.

"I am a complete novice so the fearless drawing title got my attention. This is not a 'how to draw shapes' course' , it's a get the pencils out try these different approaches course. It was a good friendly atmosphere, in a small group, with encouragement and positive comments. I have not become an artist overnight but I now feel confident to try and not be worried about the result, practice will improve my work and the techniques will help me as I progress."

Laura Donaldson responded:

"Thanks so much for the review Ivan. It was lovely to welcome you to the studio and I'm so pleased that you feel you have the confidence to move forward creatively. I saw your style really shine through on the day and I'm sure that the more you embrace it, the stronger your work will get. I particularly liked your tree drawing! Cheers Laura"

June C reviewed: Handmade cards in Hampshire

"Had a wonderful day with my daughter, trying out new techniques. We both managed to make two cards and we were both really proud of them. June is a wonderful host and puts you instantly at ease. I would highly recommend for a fun, creative day out."

Cardinal Cards responded:

"Thank you June. I enjoyed you and your daughter being here and you both made such lovely cards too. Look forward to seeing you again in November. June"

Trace B reviewed: Embroidery for beginners

"Great day spent with Rosemary. I've done bits of embroidery in the past, but only dabbled not knowing what I am doing. Rosemary was so patient. As I was the only student that day, I definitely had Rosemary's attention. Would definitely recommend this to any beginner. "

Heritage Embroidery responded:

"Hi Tracey. Thank you so much for your kind review. I enjoyed our day spent stitching together and hope that you now feel confident enough to finish the project we started. Best wishes Rosemary x "

Harriet reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Basket Weaving for Beginners - Day Course in Winchelsea

"I did the one day basket course at King John's Nursery and couldn't have been happier. Despite the weather, we had an absolutely fantastic day in the barn, making our baskets. The class size was small, there was plenty of room for us all to manoeuvre, and I came away with something that I really love and am very proud of! I particularly appreciated how Marianne supported our creativity by allowing us to choose our own style of basket, try out different weaving structures and incorporate some hedgerow materials too. There was a really great choice of different willow to work with, and very clear explanations and information about how to source and prepare our own materials so that we can carry on making baskets after the course. She even followed up with written information, so I feel confident to have a go on my own now, but I will definitely be back for another course in the near future. Highly recommend! "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Hello Harriet, Over the moon with your review and recommendation! What can I say. Oh, I know! You were the easiest student to teach, as you picked up the techniques so quickly. Must be your knitting and math expert background. I hope you'll have lots more fun, weaving baskets, if not at another course, then just following my written notes and perhaps one day I can tempt you with new challenges / techniques. All the best for now, Marianne "

Grace reviewed: Small needle felted animals or pictures

"A birthday present, and our first foray into the world of felting! Barbara was welcoming and knowledgeable about the art form, and helped us to make our felt creations (one adorable penguin, and a rather overweight cat). Thank you for a lovely morning!"

Feltworld - Creative Arts responded:

"Thank you Grace and Rachel, I am pleased that you and both had a lovely morning creating your fabulous quirky cat and penguin. I hope that you are inspired to continue to the next level of needle felting, if you need any help just DM me! "

Warren Barber reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking

"Absolutely brilliant, Bill is a great teacher who makes learning fun & informative. Definitely going back to do more woodwork."

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

"Thank you Warren, much appreciated and I look forward to welcoming you back. "

Jola reviewed: DIY Leather zip pouch kit to make at home

"Very well designed kit! The instructions, both on the sheet included in the pack and online, were easy to follow - I enjoyed making the leather pouch!"

Linda reviewed: Stained Glass Leaded Panel

"Fantastic course. Great tutor with additional support in the afternoon so plenty of help available. Max 4 students. Excellent lunch and afternoon tea. 5 plus stars. Plan to do more in the future. "

Sue reviewed: Pyrography (wood burning Art) Workshop

"Perfect for the novice but with support for those with more experience. Very relaxed and enjoyable day."

Karen reviewed: 3ft Willow Christmas Tree and Star

"3ft Willow Christmas Tree and Star - AfternooN This course was amazing, thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Our tutor Victoria was so lovely and helpful. I’ll definitely be booking more willow craft courses Thank you "

Sarah reviewed: Fused glass chimes or coasters class

"Great course really enjoyed it and the tutor was welcoming and helpful"

Chrissy Webster Mosaic & Craft responded:

"Thank you for offering such a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it Sarah."

Emily H reviewed: 1-2-1 digital photography for beginners in Oxfordshire

"Aimee is so knowledgeable. She teaches photography and so has a real understanding of all the functions of a camera and how they relate to the image you then take. She makes her explanations easy to understand and then allows you time to put them into practice to embed the learning. Not only that but Aimee is a really lovely person who is very easy to get on with. We had a fabulous day in Oxford, I learnt loads and had a real laugh as well. I’d thoroughly recommend this to anyone who either doesn’t have a clue how to use a D-SLR camera (like me) or anyone looking to develop their skills. "

David reviewed: Watercolour Wonders: A Hands-On Workshop for All Levels

"Excellent"

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank you for attending David, glad you enjoyed the workshop I will see you in the next course."

Geoff Bullen reviewed: Dog collar & lead course

"Having really enjoyed the full day leather workshop with Rosanna in 2023, I recently attended the dog lead and collar course. Rosanna is an excellent tutor and her new workshop is a lovely place to learn. I not only learned new skills and picked up more great ideas but also left with a lovely new lead and collar for my cocker spaniel. Would highly recommend. "

Allison T reviewed: Watercolour Wonders: A Hands-On Workshop for All Levels

"Helpful teaching to take you through step by step with a demonstration first. "

Art By Purnima responded:

"Hello Allison Thank you for attending you have made a great start to your watercolour journey. keep up the good work."

Deb Hope reviewed: Watercolour Wonders: A Hands-On Workshop for All Levels

"Another excellent work shop where I learnt more techniques on how to use water colour. I would recommend anyone thinking of taking up water colour to attend one of Purnima's classes, as she really does help you understand how the medium works and how to control it."

Art By Purnima responded:

"Thank-you Deb for attending and for your amazing feedback, I look forward to teaching you more techniques in the next watercolour course."