Latest reviews

Lydia Vernon reviewed: Blow a bauble at Chew Valley handmade glass

"We had an amazing time, great demonstration to start and supported you throughout. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and left with a lovely bauble each that day! Brilliant experience and would 100% recommend and go again - Thank you!!"

Chew Valley HandMade Glass responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Lydia. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Regards Angie Steve & Chris"

Heather reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima is a really good teacher, explaining techniques clearly step by step and providing plenty of encouragement. I look forward to the Zoom sessions, which provide some calm enjoyment after an often hectic day and feel I am learning and progressing with her help."

Barbera reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I have found my watercolour course to be a very good opportunity to improve my wet in wet techniques. The course was in a greater depth than my previous one had been. Purnima is a very patient teacher."

Izzy Sibley reviewed: Seaglass jewellery workshop at Sea & Solder, Dorset.

"I had a fantastic time at the Sea and Solder workshop. I got the chance to make a beautiful Seaglass ring, something I would never have thought I could do. Jules was a brilliant teacher and very patient. I would highly recommend her workshops! Thanks Jules!"

Eden reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making Kit on Eco-friendly Willow Bases

"Thank you for my wreath making kit, it was a very enjoyable experience. I loved personalizing it and decorated the wreath in my colour scheme, and received so many compliments from my flatmates when I hung it on the front door. It's great that I have learnt some new skills and can reuse the base to make another Christmas Wreath next year .?"

Jenni Wren Creative responded:

"Well done! It's lovely to have created something for other people to enjoy and admire. Also love the fact that you personalized it to your style and colour scheme. It is good to know that you're able to reuse the the base for next Christmas and I'm sure you will create another beautiful wreath, utilising the skills that you acquired this year."

Sara Beck reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself making a beautiful pair of felt slippers with Christine Waygood. She is very knowledgeable on all things felt and cooked us a delicious lunch as well. I will definitely be doing another course with her and would recommend her courses to everyone interested in fibre arts."

Susan Reid reviewed: Beginners Candle Making Course with Afternoon Tea

"This course goes beyond candle making. It teaches you all you need to know to become a competent candle maker. I was looking at courses for ages and so glad I found this one. Thank you Paula, you are a star!"

Stephanie Bride reviewed: Create your dream business from candle making - One to one session

"I spent the day with Jane in her studio she is a font of knowledge and I feel that I have taken a lot away from our day together. I have also booked her to be my mentor for the next 6 months. She has given me the confidence to start my business and not feel out of my depth. She has given great ideas that I will take forward into my new business. Thanks Jane for a really enjoyable day. Anyone wishing to learn about candle making book on this course it really does teach you everything you need to know."

The Candle Coach responded:

"Thank you Steph for your lovely review. It was such a pleasure to spend the day with you and I’m really looking forward to helping you further this next few months and watching your business grow."

Janet Robb reviewed: Glass fusing workshop - 1 day

"I just had a brill day - I came with zero expectations - just knew I was not at work - The day flew in. Jill and John are so kind and wait till I tell you about the chocolate cake.... boom best ever. Jill made me feel I could acheive what I wanted to - I dont dream too big but what I made looked flipping fantastic or so I thought - I made a big effort to get there from Belfast and it was worth it. A wonderful memory day . Thank you xx Janet"

Fired Glass responded:

"Thank you Janet for your review and thoughts about your time with us. We both thank you for your warmhearted review and are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us, especially as you both had such a long trip to get to us."

Jill Birch reviewed: Needle felted hares for two in Hebden Bridge

"Never having needle felted before I hadn’t appreciated what time it takes to produce all the marvellous creatures for sale in shops. Had a really enjoyable day learning a new skill and making a hare that I am very proud of. Jo was very patient and encouraging, really good Tutor . As only 2 of us on the course we really had 5 star tuition."

Carol H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Another visit to Lucy that was full of fun! Drawdown of large lengths of silver wire. So long, I had to leave the studio to continue pulling them through the drawplate. In the afternoon we set up a production line. Lucy prepared the jump rings for me, and then I soldered them, which quickened up the task, and by the end of the day we had finished quite a few. Thank you Lucy."

Linda reviewed: One day salt or pepper mill woodturning course one to one.

"Amazing day. Bill was brilliant, he explained things well with patients and offered help as needed, without taking over. With no experience and his guidance I came away with the most beautiful pepper mill. I’m so pleased with it. Bill’s workshop was light airy and warm. He served me wonderful fresh coffee and was pleasant to spend the day with. The workshop had all the facilities needed. I just took a packed lunch. It was easy to find and get parked. Thank you Bill."

Tony Young reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"It was a wonderful day at Blended Monkey. I was made to feel very welcome and the tutor, Simon, was excellent and put me at ease immediately. I would whole heartedly recommend this to anyone who may be interested."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Tony, So glad you had a good time. Please get in touch if you need any help with the craft in the future. -- Simon & Louise"

Bryony Braschi reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I really enjoyed learning how to lino print. The teaching was excellent and all the equipment, paints and sources of inspiration were all ready for us. I would highly recommend this class as a lovely creative way to learn a craft and am pleased I now know how to continue printing at home."

Sara Hunter reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"What an amazing experience, Andy was brilliant and very knowledgeable. The course was paced well and I throughly enjoyed myself!! I would recommend this course ?"

Henrietta Armstrong reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"I enjoyed the fused glass class so much. It was great learning all the techniques before being set free to play with all the beautiful glass. My inner magpie definitely came out. So happy with the results too, I love the bowl I made & the other is a gift for my partner for Christmas. Nadine is a wonderful teacher, friendly and fun. Would highly recommend!!"

Gabs reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"What a Glass Blast! I had such a fun time. 3 hours of pure flow experience! And you cannot go wrong, it will be a beautiful piece of your own art no matter what. I can only recommend!"

Jessica Bates reviewed: Beginners silversmithing workshop

"We had a really good time at the workshop with Kami. She was so welcoming. The workshop was interesting, Kami was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of opportunities to try out different techniques. We made some beautiful rings. I would definitely do the workshop again to make something different"

Mya Designs responded:

"Hi Jessica, thanks for a lovely review. So glad you both tried various techniques for your jewellery and they look awesome! :)"

Stephen Thomas reviewed: Hand Spinning For All - Norfolk

"My wife and I attended a days spinning course at the Spinning Barn. My wife attended a course several years ago but has not really used the wheel since. I thought I would give it a go during lock down last year. I got so far but the skeins I was producing were far from consistent and not really fit for crocheting or knitting. I knew I needed to do a face to face course. After reading the reviews for the spinning barn, we decided we would book a course. Upon arrival Theresa was very friendly and welcoming, and even Teddy (her lovely dog) made us feel at home. Teddy took up his place in front of the fire as Theresa looked over my lock down results and assessed my drum carded batts an spun skeins. Though she was very compliantly on my solo effort, she quickly spotted what I had done wrong and it was poor prep work and drafting technique. She started us on the hand carders whilst explaining how it should be done. We spent the next hour producing rolags, improving our technique which each one. When we had a basket full, we then started on the wheels. We started by just peddling the spinning wheels to get our tempo, then introduced a lead and practiced feeding. Once Theresa was happy with that we then got onto the actual spinning. The day was very well organised and Theresa worked at our pace. Making sure we understood each step before moving onto the next. We both produced a skein of wool and when compared to what I had produced before hand, it was a 1000% improvement and I think I will be able to make something from this skein. Overall an excellent day with first rate tuition. We had many questions, which Theresa answered thoroughly. Once we have mastered what we learnt today, we will definitely be looking at booking another course."

The Spinning Barn responded:

"Thank uou so much for such a wonderful review. It makes what i do so worthwhile when i hear how happy students are. Your spinning in lockdown obviously paid off and introduced you a whole new world of craft. I am always on hand to offer support and it would be great to see you for another course in the future. Keep up the good work. Theresa and Teddy!"

Karen Saunsbury reviewed: French Polishing & Woodcare - Beginners Course - 1 Day

"Learnt how to french polish my table Small group of 4 people in the workshop a very easy going atmosphere Ollie explained everything very clearly and checked each step as we worked A lot of advice about products and how to continue projects at home Would highly recommend"

Anthony Hilton reviewed: Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

"Gerald understands what he has to do to beginners like me, to have the confidence to give it a go. He really was excellent- humorous, on the ball, a really nice person. Lunch was good, too. I might even try it myself."

Rachel Sargeant reviewed: One Day Stained Glass Workshops For Beginners

"I had a great day and was lucky enough to have a one to one with Ruth. She is an excellent tutor and very patient (luckily for me)! She welcomed me into her home and is very easy to talk to. I would recommend this course to anyone who fancies giving stained lead glass a go!"

Ruth Mullan Stained Glass Artist responded:

"Hi Rachel, It was lovely to meet you on Saturday and to share my knowledge of the stained glass process. You should be very proud of your accomplishments! I loved the colour choices you made for your panel, it looks gorgeous!"

Liz reviewed: Introduction to Lino Printing in Cambridgeshire

"I went along to this Lino printing course with a friend and we had such a lovely day. Judith is so warm and welcoming and provided everything we needed for the printing, plus coffee and cakes! The teaching was great for beginner level and not particularly crafty people like myself and for more crafty folk. Judith explained and demonstrated the techniques clearly and the group produced some amazing prints! It was really fun and nice to take some time out and focus on something different for a day and to meet new people. I really didn’t think I’d be able to produce much, but I was surprised at what I was able to achieve. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to try lino printing."

Asma Khan reviewed: Luxury Craft Kit Advent Calendar

"I was amazed by the quality of the craft materials provided and the attention to detail in the instructions and on the envelopes! An indulgent treat for myself but well worth the money. I even gave a few kits away as Christmas gifts to friends."

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Asma. Really kind of you to take the time to do it and so pleased you like it. Have fun! All the very best. Rach"

Sophie Timson reviewed: Creative Fused Glass for beginners and improvers

"I bought the gift for me and my Mum to do together and it was perfect. The class was very relaxed in a great venue- it was summer and we were on the terrace next to the canal beautiful. Nadine was great, she struck the right balance of demonstrations, leaving us to experiment and offering assistance and creative input. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and would love to do it again myself!"