Latest reviews

Chris reviewed: Box making weekend in Cumbria

"Enjoyed everything about this course - really enhanced my knowledge and learned new skills, in a great workshop, a nice place with good company. Very pleased with my box and looking forward to my next course (s)!"

Sue (Group Convenor for Wem Group of WIs) reviewed: Beginner Pewter casting - Bespoke Group - Susan W

"Rachel is a fantastic teacher! She gives clear instructions and is very supportive helping her students achieve pieces of pewter jewellery to be proud of. All 34 ladies enjoyed the sessions and were full of praise for their tutor. Well done Rachel (and Stu!)"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much Sue. So so kind of you. We had a brilliant day with you all. Such lovely and creative people. Beautiful pieces and lots of crafting fun. Thank you. All the very very best. Rach "

Kerry Lacy reviewed: Make Your Own Silver Ring Jewellery Beginners Class

"An absolutely wonderful morning spent with Sarah in her new studio at Harts Barn. I bought this class as a gift for my friends 50th birthday with the added bonus that I got to go with her. Sarah was patient, encouraging and ensured that we left with a ring that we were proud to wear. Copious amounts of tea and coffee and the freshly baked scones were fantastic!!! Thank you Sarah, I hope to see you again for another fabulous class."

Wye Creative responded:

"Thank you so much Kerry. I'm glad that you both had a great time celebrating and got to take home a beautiful silver ring each! I look forward to seeing you both again."

Nicola Mason reviewed: Mosaic Bird Bath Workshop

"My mother and I attended a birdbath mosaics course and we both had such a lovely, fun and inspiring time. We enjoyed ourselves very much and we cannot recommend this craft session enough; plus you will be supporting a small business as well!! "

Denise & Ron Barnatt reviewed: Introduction to small goods leather crafting

"Both my husband and I had a great day with Paul learning all about leather, techniques and then getting to make and take home our very own notebook holders. Paul is a great teacher, very congenial, relaxed and explains everything incredibly well. We can't recommend Paul and this class highly enough and we've now caught the leatherworking 'bug'. The venue is stunning and wonderfully peaceful. You won't be disappointed!"

Jane Wyatt reviewed: Mandala Creation Drawing Workshop in the Peak District

"Having attended Tamsin's Mandala workshop yesterday it has left me wanting to do another one with her. It was such an enjoyable and memorable experience. Tamsin is the consummate professional - offering guidance, expertise and morale boosting praise. The facilities are first class and the peaceful location second to none."

Tamdala responded:

"Thankyou so much Jane for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed everything about this experience and the journey of the mandala. I was also inspired by your brilliant mandala creation. It will be a pleasure to see you again on the dotting workshop. x"

Maz reviewed: Mosaic Bird Bath Workshop

"Bought to do with my other half, Sarah was really adaptable and he got to do a picture while I did the birdbath. We had a great time, great tuition, huge selection and lots of ideas and advice given. Really pleased with the outcome! "

Paul reviewed: Scottish Borders One Day Stone Carving

"Fabulous day learning new skills with a lovely bunch of people. Location and weather were perfect for trying out stone carving. Lots of friendly and constructive guidance from Natasha. Thanks Natasha for an inspiring day, with great homemade soup."

Ann reviewed: Make paper from wild and garden plants

"Really enjoyed the experience, very interesting and came away with lots of lovely sheets of handmade paper! Perfect."

Wild Plant Paper responded:

"Thanks Ann! I hope your plans for bespoke cards work out! Send me some photos. All the best Bryan"

Ian Farnfield reviewed: Thatching for beginners with South West Thatching

"Great hands on day. We all learnt a lot and enjoyed the process. Toby was very patient and helpful. (even with my knot tying...). Lovely location and cakes."

Ann reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Brilliant course. Husband and son thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We would recommend to all. "

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your five star review, we're really glad they enjoyed the course. Thank you so much for booking with us"

Andrew Hobkirk reviewed: Bladesmithing Weekend

"I bought this experience for my wife and I after watching several hundred episodes of Forged in Fire. Well worth it, excellent tuition, facilities and equipment. Many thanks to all the Clarkes for a great weekend. Cheers and see you again soon."

Clarke Knives responded:

"Hi Andy, It was a good weekend and most enjoyable for us too. So glad you both enjoyed the experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Graham Clarke"

Julie reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"I have throughly enjoyed the whole day. Never really appreciated what's involved. Emma is a wonderful teacher and I felt completely at ease - 5 stars!"

Becky reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"A comprehensive workshop - clear explanation and careful guidance through each stage of the process. Made a sample and a picture, now I feel confident to have a go again myself. Thank you, really enjoyed it and feel inspired."

Hayley reviewed: Learn to Felt - An Introduction to Felt Making in Birmingham

"Excellent session. Very good guidance and support throughout."

Lesley Johnson reviewed: Stained Glass Panel Workshop with April Pebble

"This was a really great day course. I learned so much from it and thoroughly enjoyed the day. April was clear in her instructions and demonstrations and gave good advice from start to finish. It is a course I would certainly recommend. Everything is provided and you come home with a lovely stained glass piece. A postivie achievement! Thanks April!"

April Pebble responded:

"Thanks so much Lesley! It was a pleasure to meet you and really happy it was a positive day out for you! I hope you now have your panel somewhere catching the light- warmest wishes, April "

Gabbi Ferretti reviewed: Design a handbag collection - Bespoke private session 16-17th May

"The course was excellent. I truly recommend it. I had a good time and learned a lot of new skills from Sara. Grazie Mille. I will certainly do another course soon. "

The London Leather Workshop responded:

"Hi Gabbi, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was lovely having you, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the course and are happy with what you learnt. We look forward to seeing you on another course soon. Grazie Mille e a presto! "

Sue Broadest reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"The venue is lovely and very comfortable and fit for purpose. It’s surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. Alison was friendly and relaxed. She explained the tasks well and had displayed some inspirational examples of work. It was great to try out a variety of different techniques and materials experimenting with inks, pastels mark making and composition. Thank you for a lovely day !!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sue, Thank you for your comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the day experimenting with new techniques and ideas and I hope it has given you some inspiration to continue your creative journey at home . Happy painting! Best wishes Alison "

Ceri Dunn reviewed: Marbling & Book Binding at Kirkstall Forge

"Super fun. Really relaxing and lovely tutoring. "

Darn It! Workshops responded:

"Thank you so much Ceri!"

Vanessa reviewed: Mitsuro Hikime Wax Kit 30g

"I bought this and the wax itself is great. I don’t agree with the instructions though. I found it impossible to warm the wax enough to make it malleable through body heat alone, as the instructions say. Instead I melted a small piece of the wax in an old spoon over a tea light."

Debbie reviewed: Craft Your Own Carving Bench or Chopping Block

"My husband and I spent an amazing day doing woodwork with Matt. We are absolute beginners and Matt explained all the tools and basics to us. We came away with great work benches and the confidence to continue practicing at home. "

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Debbie, thanks for the lovely review! Glad you enjoyed the day, hope to have you at Manor Wood again soon. Matt"

Amanda reviewed: Dry Stone Walling Taster weekend (2 days) - Abergavenny

"An excellent weekend spent learning how to dismantle and build a dry stone wall in situ. All hands on learning with incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutors who not only teach you the ideal but the realistic. Very enjoyable. Many thanks to all involved. I am now eyeing up all the stone walls I come across with a new appreciation and hoping to find some in disrepair that I'll be allowed to practice my new found knowledge on! "

Martin & Joanne Weller reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Trowbridge

"Fantastic course, great instruction and generosity in sharing knowledge and passion for soap making. Cat is a great teacher, clear instruction and demonstration followed up with patience when we all went crazy with batch two 🙄. Came away with two boxes of soap and a car that smells lovely with a mix of essential oils. Highly recommended"

Laurence Scott reviewed: Two day wood carving course at Snowshill Manor

"Great course, really expert tuition, loads of tools, well paced instruction and achievable projects. Lovely location too. Thoroughly recommended."

Paul Slater reviewed: Beginners one day basket weaving course

"Highly recommended. A joyful experience where we set our own pace, and still finished a beautiful basket. "